About us
CHNS is one of 16 Networks in Victoria. In general, Neighbourhood House Networks provide Management and Operational assistance and resources to their members. They also provide direct support to committees/boards of Governance, Management, staff and volunteers.
As a result of their extensive knowledge of Houses and Centres in their regions they also play a strategic consultative role. All the Networks meet regularly and with NHVIC, work collaboratively on developmental strategies for the whole Sector.
OUR VISION:
Our Communities are Connected and Strong
OUR AIMS:
Connecting Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres by supporting Best Practice, Building Capacity, Strengthening Connections and providing Resources and Training.
OUR MISSION:
We empower our Members by providing Support, Training and Advocacy.
OUR UNDERPINNING PRINCIPLES:
We are People Focused, Innovative, Proactive and recognise Diversity and Contribution.
CHNS operates within a social justice framework underpinned by 10 Community Development principles as defined by the DHHS Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP) funding, as do all Houses and Centres. They are:
Community Ownership Community Participation
Empowerment Access and Equity
Life-Long Learning Inclusion
Networking Advocacy
Self-help Social Action
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
Our members are all NHCP funded Houses and Centres within our Regional boundary.
Our Southern Region encompasses two DHHS Regions and 10 Local Government Authorities. In the past we were the two Regions of Southern and Westernport, which were amalgamated to form what is now the largest Network in the State with 72 members. The organisations within the 72 Houses range from huge services through to very small traditional Neighbourhood Houses. The term ‘Neighbourhood House’ is used in regard to any organisation in receipt of the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding despite them being a Learning Centre, Community Centre etc.
HOW ARE WE FUNDED?
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides core funding for Network activity through the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP). Below is the link to the details of the NHCP funding.
Further to our funding our Members pay an annual membership fee.
As a result of their extensive knowledge of Houses and Centres in their regions they also play a strategic consultative role. All the Networks meet regularly and with NHVIC, work collaboratively on developmental strategies for the whole Sector.
OUR VISION:
Our Communities are Connected and Strong
OUR AIMS:
Connecting Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres by supporting Best Practice, Building Capacity, Strengthening Connections and providing Resources and Training.
OUR MISSION:
We empower our Members by providing Support, Training and Advocacy.
OUR UNDERPINNING PRINCIPLES:
We are People Focused, Innovative, Proactive and recognise Diversity and Contribution.
CHNS operates within a social justice framework underpinned by 10 Community Development principles as defined by the DHHS Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP) funding, as do all Houses and Centres. They are:
Community Ownership Community Participation
Empowerment Access and Equity
Life-Long Learning Inclusion
Networking Advocacy
Self-help Social Action
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
Our members are all NHCP funded Houses and Centres within our Regional boundary.
Our Southern Region encompasses two DHHS Regions and 10 Local Government Authorities. In the past we were the two Regions of Southern and Westernport, which were amalgamated to form what is now the largest Network in the State with 72 members. The organisations within the 72 Houses range from huge services through to very small traditional Neighbourhood Houses. The term ‘Neighbourhood House’ is used in regard to any organisation in receipt of the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding despite them being a Learning Centre, Community Centre etc.
HOW ARE WE FUNDED?
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides core funding for Network activity through the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP). Below is the link to the details of the NHCP funding.
Further to our funding our Members pay an annual membership fee.
Committee of Governance 2020-2021
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Angela Stathopoulos - Chairperson Principle Executive Officer-Prahran Community Learning Centre Gateway to the South Cluster (Stonnington, Port Phillip & Glen Eira) Robyn Coslovich - Vice Chairperson Noble Park Community Centre Greater Dandenong Cluster Arna O'Connell - Secretary Manager - Cheltenham Community Centre Kingston Cluster Samantha Neeman- Treasurer Manager - Langwarrin Community Centre Frankston Cluster Melanie Tighe- General Committee Manager of both Highett Neighbourhood Community Centre & Hampton Community Centre Bayside Cluster Jan Gilchrist- General Committee CEO - Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Casey Cluster Miriam Cadwallader - General Committee Manager - Living Learning Pakenham Cardinia Cluster Becca Smith - General Committee Manager - Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House Mornington Peninsula Cluster Kelly Cooper - General Committee Manager - Dandenong North Neighbourhood House Greater Dandenong Cluster Staff - Network ManagersCatherine DarcyHours: Tuesday to Friday
Tel: 0407 897 389 Email: cath@chn.net.au Wendy HiamHours: Monday to Thursday
Tel: 0450 784 051 Email: wendy@chn.net.au |
CHN Southern is funded by The Department of Health & Human Services
under the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program |
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