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About WNC

Wendouree
Neighbourhood Centre

For over 40 years the Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre has been bringing people together to connect, learn, and contribute to their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

Our purpose is to ‘enrich our community by providing opportunities to connect, participate and learn’.  We offer an inclusive and supportive environment that values those with diverse backgrounds and varying abilities focused on empowering individuals and our community.

Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre is a place where people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages can come to:

  • Develop new skills
  • Transition to work and further study
  • Volunteer
  • Become involved in community events
  • Find out about other services or activities in the area
  • Join a class or support group
  • Take up an activity for fun and enjoyment
  • Find out about other services & supports available in the community

Other services & activities

We also offer a variety of other services & activities to community members including:

  • The Wendouree Men’s Shed & Community Shed
  • Social activities
  • Low-cost printing and admin services
  • Free computer and internet access
  • Volunteering, placement, work experience and other community involvement opportunities

Pre-Accredited Learning Programs

As a Learn Local Organisation we are funded by the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board on behalf of the Victorian Government to meet the needs of vulnerable learners.  Our Pre-accredited Courses are designed to develop learners’ confidence and the fundamental skills that can lead to accredited education (such as TAFE or University) or increased employment opportunities.

The flexible nature of our Learn Local funding allows us to deliver a calendar of learning programs that meet the specific needs of our community offered at low or no cost to the learner.  While our qualified trainers are focused on supporting individual learners to achieve successful outcomes towards their goals within a friendly and welcoming environment.

House Membership

As a member of the Community House, you are entitled to voting rights at our General Meetings and we welcome input from all our members for the future direction and activities at the Community House.

You will also receive invitations to attend ‘Members Only’ luncheons and other functions/events etc. during the year.

House Membership is FREE!

If you wish to become a House Member, please complete the Membership form and submit or visit us to collect a form.

MISSION STATEMENT

We enrich our community by providing opportunities to connect, participate and learn.

VISION STATEMENT

To provide a diverse range of programs and services in Wendouree that strengthens the lives of the people in our community.