In 2016, the Cardinia Shire Council decided to replace an existing bus shelter outside the Emerald Community House (ECH) - this shelter had been decorated with mosaics - with a bus shelter compliant with the current safety regulations. This caused a strong protest by people who did not wish to lose their loved bus shelter. Protesters, supported by the ECH, completed all-night vigils and garnered considerable publicity. Eventually, the Council agreed that, although the planned bus shelter would go ahead, the mosaics from the original shelter would be saved and a shelter approximating the original would be built close to the ECH. This outcome was accepted by the protesters. The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH including this photograph.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Colour photograph of Emerald Community House (ECH) group of sixteen supporters and staff in front of newly installed shelter decorated with original mosaics following the resolution of a dispute with Cardinia Shire Council which had decided to demolish the shelter and replace it with a new bus shelter which would meet community safety and disability compliance standards.photographs, emerald community house, bus shelter, protest movement, 2016

Article by Katy Ashley-Griffiths on relocation of the Mitcham Community House.neighbourhood houses, mitcham community house inc.

Article on 20th anniversary of Vermont South Community House, with photo of Margaret Banks, house coordinator and Jenni Bramhan.neighbourhood houses, vermont south community house, banks, margaret, bramhan, jenni

Contains 3 items: 1/‘Caulfield South Community House – Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 18 October 2007’, (two pages) together with ‘Agenda of Annual General Meeting, 16 October 2008’ (one page). The ‘Agenda’ notes that the Guest Speaker at the AGM will be Felicitie Campbell of the Glen Eira Historical Society. 2/‘Caulfield South Community House – Annual Report 2008’, a ten page booklet. Includes Financial Report for 2007-2008 and Manager’s Report. 3/‘Caulfield South Community House – Program Information, Semester 2, 2009’ Brochure (double sided) describing its programs, including Computer Classes, English as a Second Language and Health and Wellbeing classes.caulfield south, community house, caulfield south, community houses, community organisations, community groups, community services, gibson barbara, campbell felicitie, glen eira historical society, mironova marina, kooyong road, classes

Sue Curlis and Pat Bryant have been involved with Mitcham Community House since its inception 40 years ago.Sue Curlis and Pat Bryant have been involved with Mitcham Community House since its inception 40 years ago.mitcham community house, curlis, sue, bryant, pat

Vermont South Community House : celebrating 20 years involvement in the local community, 1976 - 1996. Includes a brief history of Vermont South including information about the Fankhauser, Smith and Stevens Families who owned land in the area.Vermont South Community House : celebrating 20 years involvement in the local community, 1976 - 1996. vermont south community house, vermont south, fankhauser family, stevens family, smith family, vermont south community association

At a Nunawading Community Child Care Association meeting in August 1975, Mountview Uniting Church offered the use of 'Mountview House' for community activities.At a Nunawading Community Child Care Association meeting in August 1975, Mountview Uniting Church offered the use of 'Mountview House' for community activities.city of nunawading, nunawading community child care association, community services, mountview uniting church, mitcham, bucci, paul, mason, lynn, mitcham community house inc.

A collection of files created during the first several years of Selby Community House's existence by the house's first co-ordinator, Jocelyn Aytan.

150p.This book is a collection of memoirs on life in the Municipality over the past century. Various aspects include home life, work, social activities, schooling and community involvement.world war - 1945 -, whitehorse, interviews, history, social conditions, hannam> andy, howarth> christine, burgess> danielle, yeek hoon tjia, kerr> norman, barnett> susan, grandy> ian, warren> frances, williams> jessie, nethercote> joan, kotze> joyce, morgan> bill, pawsey> john, bawden> greg, hughes> hope, osborn> thelma, sharp> margaret, forrest> merle, gration> nancye, tonkin> arthur, o'rourke> ted, gordon> judy, ellis> george, barnes> jessie, roberts> mary, broadstock> howard, broadstock> valda, sutherland> nellie, johnson> jean, beanland> kathleen, walker> evan, beanland> graham, jenkins> catherine, roberts> joan, nitz> pat, standfield> ray, braaf> plaatjies, farrugia> kath, whitaker> noelene, wood> margaret, johnson> phyllis, stubbs> marie, pearson> eilleen, o'sullivan> jennifer, edwards> joy, burns> virginia, thompson> walter, buckingham> mae, johns> susan, crummy> joan, crummy> patrick, stevens> rene, stevens> albert, cameron> tara, reminiscences

Lime green front cover, black writing. Black plastic spine.tatura community house

Stories and histories gathered at the 40th Birthday Celebration - August 2015.Stories and histories gathered at the 40th Birthday Celebration - August 2015.mitcham community house, curlis, sue, bryant, pat

Jan. 2013 issue of Vermont South Community News featuring classes during Term 1.Jan. 2013 issue of Vermont South Community News featuring classes during Term 1.vermont south community house, classes

A men's group for those aged 35 to 55 has been operating since April 2016 at the Koonung Cottage Community House.A men's group for those aged 35 to 55. koonung cottage community house, blackburn north

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH): as part of the 2022 Learn Local Awards. The ECH was a finalist in 'Adult Literacy for Adults with a Disability'.certificate, emerald community house, adult literacy for adults with a disability, learn local awards, 2022

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH): Premier's Sustainability Award 2022, Finalist in Sustainable Places and Destinations - Community Champion.certificate, emerald community house, premier's sustainability award, 2022

Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of community houses in the Dandenong Ranges. Contents:-/article, "Community House - a place to make some new friends...", Free Press, 15 Feb 1979selby community house, kallista community house, coonara community house

Article on the five community houses in Nunawading with programs for 1993.neighbourhood houses, mitcham community house inc., koonung cottage, eley park community centre, the avenue neighbourhood house, vermont south community house, lewis, janice, roberts, mary

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its 47-year-long history including this certificate. Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH). This was part of the 2021 Neighbourhood House Victoria Awards and was awarded to the ECH for being a 'Social Enterprise Finalist'.certificate, emerald community house, social enterprise finalist, 2021

The Victorian Neighbourhood House movement was born in the early 1970s during the Whitlam era of significant social change. It grew out of local community need, particularly the isolation of women in the community, with a vision to bring people together and enhance the opportunities of people and communities. Another initial emphasis was to provide an informal, non-threatening and nurturing environment that supported individualised learning. The Emerald Community House (ECH) began in 1974 - one of the oldest continuously running incorporated community houses in Victoria. The State Government changed service providers for the ECH in 2025. The previous service providers have donated records of the ECH during its long history including this certificate.Like the other neighbourhood houses, the ECH began its life mainly relying on volunteers with just a small amount of government funding until 1986 when the Victorian government began the provision of secure, recurrent funding to neighbourhood houses.The Emerald Community House has been a significant and valued contributor to community life since its inception in 1974.Certificate awarded to the Emerald Community House (ECH). This was part of the 2015 Victorian Learn Local Awards and was awarded to the ECH for being a finalist in the 'Outstanding Pathways Program - Permaculture Design Course'.certificate, emerald community house, permaculture design course