Join us in celebrating Neighbourhood House Week.

We will have a screening of our filmed community-led play called The Bridge.
Co-written by David Kerrigan and Kera de Hoog, The bridge tells the story of Henry Hurst’s encounter with bushranger, Robert Burke, that defines not only Allwood House, but the Hurstbridge township and reflects on the bridges between human beings that are formed in communities across the world.

This project was a celebration of 100 years of Hurstbridge township in 2024 and was proudly supported by funding from Nillumbik Council and Bendigo Bank.

The screening runs for just on 1 hour and will be followed by a light lunch and history tour around Allwood.

Neighbourhood House Week, happening across Australia in the second full week of May each year, is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the role of over 1,000 Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres. In New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, it is referred to as Neighbourhood Centre Week, and in South Australia it is referred to as Community Centre Week.
This year, from 12 to 18 May 2025, we’re making waves with the theme "Ripples of Change"!

This year, each Neighbourhood House in Nillumbik will host an event or activity on a separate day of the week - giving you a chance to tour all the Houses over the course of the week.

Every action, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect — spreading kindness, sparking ideas, and strengthening communities. At Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres (NCHCs) across Australia, we see it happen every day! A friendly smile, a shared story, a new skill — these small moments add up to something big, sending waves of meaningful change that extends far beyond our local neighbourhoods.

From community projects to everyday conversations, these ripples of change build momentum, shaping stronger, more connected communities. Whether it’s volunteering, learning something new, or simply reaching out to someone in need, every action helps build a stronger, more connected community.

This Neighbourhood House Week, join us in celebrating the power of small actions that lead to big impacts. Get involved — have a chat, lend a hand, try a new class, or be part of a local event. Share your stories on the theme 'From small ripples grow big waves of change!' Whether it's a moment of kindness, a new connection, or a community initiative, every story inspires others to take action. Together, let’s turn little ripples into big waves of change!