Outlets Co-Operative Neighbourhood House

25/08/2026

How exciting the STAR WEEKLY has been delivered to our verandah this MORNING, we have missed you Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly!!
Newport community... pop in and grab yourself the latest 26Aug26 copy.

18/08/2026

Essentials Oils FREE workshop TODAY at 11am!
Delight your 'Curiousity' about natural, low-tox alternatives for our home and everyday life? This FREE workshop is happening TODAY - Wednesday 26th August, 11am!

Register here: https://linktr.ee/wholelistichealthandhealing?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafzS96UGtKmXVDJbalvIk6vPsQ-zw_MzOp4La1Yx_WhG_5UMUwkbXbnyCLSwg_aem_OsCh2eGdCSgvMVCDD5r4zg

Free essential oils workshop - Wednesday 26th August, 11am

Curious about essential oils and how they can be incorporated into everyday life? Join a FREE information session and discover simple, practical ways to explore essential oils for your home, personal care, sleep, energy and wellbeing.

- Ask questions
- Learn about natural alternatives
- Get practical tips and ideas
- No pressure, no obligation to buy

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:30pm
📍 Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House, 43 Mason St, Newport

Come along, have a chat and see what essential oils are all about. Everyone is welcome!

13/08/2026

12/08/2026

Free essential oils workshop - Wednesday 26th August, 11am

Curious about essential oils and how they can be incorporated into everyday life? Join a FREE information session and discover simple, practical ways to explore essential oils for your home, personal care, sleep, energy and wellbeing.

- Ask questions
- Learn about natural alternatives
- Get practical tips and ideas
- No pressure, no obligation to buy

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 11:00am–12:30pm
📍 Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House, 43 Mason St, Newport

Come along, have a chat and see what essential oils are all about. Everyone is welcome!

10/08/2026

We warmly invite all house members, participants and friends to join us for our 51st 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝗚𝗠) of Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House Ltd.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝘁? Join us and have a voice in the future of our Neighbourhood House! As a House Member, you can help shape our programs, resources, community connections and the way we support local families and participants. Contact us to find out more.

𝟱𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
📆 Tuesday, 15th September 2026
⏰ 10am
📍 43 Mason Street, Newport, 3015

Join us in reviewing and celebrating the past year. Please RSVP by 4th September to [email protected]

05/08/2026

Today we warmed up from the winter chill for Loneliness Awareness Week with a free community lunch at Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House.

Prepared with care by our Director and a wonderful volunteer, the delicious soup brought everyone together for a warm meal, friendly conversation and connection. It was lovely to see a full room of patrons sharing a chat, a laugh and a sense of community.

05/08/2026

The State Government’s neighbourhood house funding program was designed to cover the cost of a manager and operational costs. The funding has not kept up with inflation, and now fails to cover the cost of employing a Manager for the mandatory opening hours, let alone the additional costs.

92% of these funded positions are filled by women, who are now under extreme pressure to cut corners or volunteer their time in the workplace. They are doing unpaid labour to cover the lack of funding for this essential community service.

We don't want programs to end, but we can't allow the stress of this to fall on the women doing the work for our communities. There is a simple solution - Increase NHCP funding by 25%.

Sign our petition to KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

30/07/2026

THANK YOU for 2000 signatures in one week supporting our Neighbourhood Houses and the incredible social connection they provide for communities.

Can we double it in the next week? Please sign and share:
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

24/07/2026

SIGN THE PETITION TO KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN

https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

Years of underfunding mean too many Houses are operating with limited staff and stretched resources — despite growing demand and a rise in complex safety issues, including mental health crises and instances of violence. Houses are being forced to cut open hours, reduce programs, or fundraise just to turn on the lights.

Unless government acts, more doors will close — and communities will lose trusted, safe and inclusive spaces they rely on every day.

This petition urgently calls for the Victorian Government to:
💙Restore funding in real terms for Neighbourhood Houses through a 25% increase
💛Fund the 25 Neighbourhood Houses that do not currently receive any ongoing funding
💗Develop a fund for the establishment of 20 additional Neighbourhood Houses in growth areas

Sign here: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/get-involved/petitions/neighbourhood-houses-funding/

21/07/2026