Your Place to Connect 2026

Neighbourhood House Week celebrates the incredible work happening in local communities across Australia.

In Australia there are over 1000 Neighbourhood Houses, with over 400 in Victoria alone. These houses form a tight network of community-led organisations which focus on nurturing people and place. In an average week, over 600 people will visit our Neighbourhood House for help, a class or to meet freinds. 

While Neighbourhood Houses across the country all look very different, the basic principles underpinning how a House works with its community are the same. Each House starts with the assumption communities have existing strengths and assets which make them part of the solution – and then together, they work from there. 

​This year the theme is 'Your Place to Connect', highlighting how over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses]s across the country provide welcoming spaces where everyone can come together, share experiences, learn, and support one another. From volunteering and community projects to casual conversations and learning new skills, these placed-based community hubs are the cornerstone of community development in Australia.​

To read how our work changes lives and how we do this, then read the amazing stories our clients have shared with us here.