About Us

We are a not-for-profit community organisation- that means, all money raised goes directly back into programs for our community; all programs are developed to meet community need and to strengthen our community.

We are run by local people who have a strong commitment to make our neighbourhood a better place for all.
The House is run by a community-based Committee of Management, drawn from the local area and has a permanent and part-time staff.

OUR VISION FOR WEST FOOTSCRAY

A strong, vibrant and just community that embraces its diversity, empowers all to achieve their potential and supports those in need.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Show your support! Join our network of neighbors… Become a member!

or …Come along and volunteer for one of our projects or House activities
or …BE BOLD!… nominate for the Management Committee!

BECOME A MEMBER!

The wfnh is all about community.
We are an Incorporated Association which means we are community-owned and run.
Please show your support by becoming a member. The more people we have, the more connected we are and the stronger we are!
Its an annual membership and its $2 – more a token of support.
Join anytime.
From our membership we nominate our Committee of Management. There are 10 positions for members (8 have voting rights and 2 are community reps with no voting rights).
The Annual General Meeting is always in April- keep your eyes fixed on our website for the date.

Located @ 539 Barkly Street,
West Footscray, VIC, 3012

Reception opening hours : Mon-Thurs 9.00am-4.00pm.
Closed for four weeks over the Christmas/New Year period each year.

For enquires outside of office hours please leave a message on the answering machine, or leave us a message through the website, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Our Philosophy

The West Footscray Neighbourhood House Inc. believes in the power of the community development approach to transform and empower individuals and communities. It values:

  • active community participation, ownership and self determination;
  • diversity, where people of diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities are respected and included;
  • social justice, to ensure fair and equitable access to services, life opportunities, skills, knowledge and challenge barriers to empowerment;
  • cooperation and collaboration to achieve its aims;
  • organisational accountability and evaluation to ensure a safe, responsive and quality service.

The ways in which we work

  • Provide information, referral, advocacy and support;
  • Facilitate recreational and educational courses and activities;
  • Assist in the establishment of self help and support groups;
  • Provide low cost meeting place for community groups;
  • Provide affordable childcare and children’s services in order to allow access to people with young children, and
  • Assist in the development of new programs and activities to respond to the needs of the local community.