Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania

11/06/2026

Tell us about how you interact with your local Neighbourhood House in our community survey.

Your input will help the Tasmanian Government better understand the demands on Neighbourhood Houses and identify the long-term sustainability needs of the network.

The survey is linked below in the comments and closes Monday 22 June.

Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania

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10/06/2026

✨ Neighbourhood Houses Conference 2026 tickets on sale now! ✨

Come and join us in Pataway/Burnie from 16-18 September for another 2.5 days of connecting, learning, and celebrating, centered around our theme "Be the Change: We Are Better Together".

Co-hosted by the wonderful crew at Burnie Community House, this year is set to be creative, thought-provoking, and lots of fun.

We have an early bird special going until 31 July or until sold out - get in quick to make the most of the discount.

We can't wait to see you there!

More info and tickets here 👇
https://www.nht.org.au/events/nht-conference-2026

04/06/2026

*UPDATE: Survey closing date extended until 22 June*

Last November, the State Government announced an independent Needs Analysis of the Neighbourhood House Network, recognising increasing demand on Houses and the need for long-term sustainability.

Neighbourhood Houses are a vital part of Tasmania's broader service system. Through their community development approach, they provide welcoming, trusted and accessible places where people can connect, find support, build skills and strengthen their communities.

Houses are increasingly responding to growing and complex needs, and many are stretched. This survey is part of the statewide Needs Analysis, and your input will help shape what’s needed to support communities into the future.

The survey is open to everyone - whether you have volunteered, worked, or accessed a Neighbourhood House, or work for an organisation that partners with Houses, all responses are vital. Even if you have never been to a Neighbourhood House but care about the future of Tasmanian communities, this survey is for you.

The survey closes on 22 June (previously 15 June). Please share with your networks, and thanks for your support!

Complete the survey here 👇
https://views-id.typeform.com/NHsurvey

01/06/2026

Neighbourhood Houses in Tassie joined the largest community-led lunch this May for Neighbourhood House Week!

Across Australia, more than 12,000 people came together to connect over a shared meal, recognising the vital role Houses play in bringing people together and reducing social isolation.

One week. 245 events across all six states. 12,000+ people through the door. 7,310 meals shared.

That was Neighbourhood Community House and Centre (NCHC) Week 2026. 'Your Place to Connect' came to life right across Australia, bringing people together through events, activities, shared meals, and community connection.

The media noticed too, with 41 stories reaching an audience of over 642,000 Australians, including coverage on Channel 10, 7News, WIN News, and ABC Radio nationally.

27/05/2026

This week (27 May - 3 June) is Reconciliation Week.

The theme this year is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme reminds us that advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

NHT stands with the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, the Palawa, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the struggle for truth, treaty, and justice.

This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land 🖤💛❤️

18/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 🤩

There are hundreds of volunteers in Neighbourhood Houses giving thousands of hours each week. THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers in our network for your dedication, passion, and commitment to supporting your communities - we couldn't do it without you!

Volunteering Tasmania are collecting stories from volunteers - share yours and help build a picture of volunteering in Australia!

Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week! We are excited!

Every volunteer has a story. Share yours and help build a picture of volunteering in Tasmania...and Australia!

Find out how you can be involved - volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/share-your-story



Volunteering Australia

14/05/2026

It's Neighbourhood House Week, and Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre's community lunch was in the news last night! Great work Jennifer, Nalini, and Toula🤩

This week, over 11,000 Australians will join in hundreds of lunches like this one, bringing communities together, connecting people, and reducing social isolation. 🧡💙

There's still a few days left of Neighbourhood House Week - check out events happening near you and get involved with your local community: https://www.nht.org.au/events/neighbourhood-house-week-2026

Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association

11/05/2026

The team at Kingston Neighbourhood House kicking off Neighbourhood House Week with a smile!

There are 40+ events happening across Tassie this week - visit your local Neighbourhood House to get involved with the celebrations and connect with your community 🥰🏡

Full list of events on our website 👇
https://www.nht.org.au/events/neighbourhood-house-week-2026

Happy Neighbourhood House Week! Here are some of the team at Kingston Neighbourhood House celebrating the job we love! From Left To right:
- Sanae, our amazing Admin Officer
- Freya, our superstar Assistant Manager
- Samara - our caring Community Connector and
-David - the best Manager you could ask for!
Pop in and say hi! We can't wait to meet you 😃
PS - Missing in action is our Fitness Friend Bec and our Driving Guru Mandi 🥰

06/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined our picnic on parliament lawns on Tuesday, where we shared thousands of messages from Tasmanian communities about why they love their Neighbourhood House.

As one community member put it, Neighbourhood Houses are the 'glue holding the community together.' And we'll be celebrating that all next week! 🏠

Don't forget to check out Neighbourhood House Week events happening near you 🫶https://www.nht.org.au/events/neighbourhood-house-week-2026

06/05/2026

"Neighbourhood Houses help people reconnect and remember they are part of a “we”, not just a collection of individuals."

Our CEO Simone Zell was in The Mercury yesterday ahead of Neighbourhood House Week, talking about why we should keep backing the quiet work Neighbourhood Houses do that transforms communities.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.nht.org.au/news/its-time-build-our-community-neighbourhood-houses-do-quiet-work-transforms-communities-opinion

✨ And check out Neighbourhood House Week events happening near you! https://www.nht.org.au/events/neighbourhood-house-week-2026