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Contact We would love to hear from you! Contact Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) today. ​ Contact: Jarrah Kelly, Project Support Specialist Email: jarrah@anhca.org Mobile: 0428 964 817

Privacy Policy Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication (ANHCA) is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Assoication does not collect personally identifiable information about individuals except when such individuals specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis. For example, such personally identifiable information may be gathered from the registration process for subscription or services and in connection with content submissions, community postings (e.g., forums), suggestions and transactional areas. Personally identifiable information on individual users will not be sold or otherwise transferred to unaffiliated third parties without the approval of the user at the time of collection. At such points of collection, the user will have the opportunity to indicate whether he or she would like to "opt out" of receiving promotional and/or marketing information about other products, services and offerings and/or any third parties. Further, notwithstanding any opt out of promotional information by the user, we reserve the right to contact a subscriber regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement and other matters relevant to the underlying service and/or the information collected. We do reserve the right to perform statistical analyses of user behaviour and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the site and to inform advertisers of such information as well as the number of users that have been exposed to or clicked on their advertising banners. Upon request, we will allow any user to "opt out" of further promotional contacts at any time. Additionally upon request, we will use reasonable efforts to allow users to update/correct personal information previously submitted which the user states is erroneous to the extent such activities will not compromise privacy or security interests. Also, upon a user's request, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to functionally delete the user and his or her personal information from its database; however, it may be impossible to delete a user's entry without some residual information because of backups and records of deletions. Access to the database containing personal information is restricted to Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association staff members with direct responsibility for customer service or management of the website. Authorised staff members are not allowed to pass on information about members to non-authorised staff without the express permission of the Managing Director. Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association reserves the right to change this policy at any time by notifying users of the existence of a new privacy statement. This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party. Your data may also be available to our website provider to enable us and them to deliver their service to us, carry out analysis and research on demographics, interests and behaviour of our users and supporters to help us gain a better understanding of them to enable us to improve our services. This may include connecting data we receive from you on the website to data available from other sources. Your personally identifiable data will only be used where it is necessary for the analysis required, and where your interests for privacy are not deemed to outweigh their legitimate interests in developing new services for us. In the case of this activity the following will apply: Your data will be made available to our website provider The data that may be available to them include any of the data we collect as described in this policy. Our website provider will not transfer your data to any other third party, or transfer your data outside of the EEA. They will store your data for a maximum of 7 years. This processing does not affect your rights as detailed in this privacy policy. Choice/Opt-Out Our site provides users the opportunity to opt-out of receiving communications. This site gives users the following options for removing their information from our database to not receive future communications or to no longer receive our service: 1. You can send email to emma@anhca.org 2. You can call the following telephone number: (03) 9602 1228 If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this website, you can contact : Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association Shop B41, Level 4 744 Bourke Street Docklands VIC 3008 Telephone: (03) 9602 1228 Email: emma@anhca.org ​ ​ ​ ​

Director ID FAQ The following information to here to assist you in identifying whether your organisation is required to obtain a Director ID. ​ ​ Most Incorporated Associations are not required to obtain a Director ID. However, it will be required to obtain a Director ID if your organisation has an ARBN which permits interstate dealings. Members on the border (and Public Companies Limited by Guarantee) may need to get one. What is a Director ID? ​A director identification number (director ID) is a unique identifier you will keep forever. It will help to prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities. ​ Who needs a director ID? You need a director ID if you’re an eligible officer of: a company, registered Australian body, or registered foreign company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act). An eligible officer is a person who is appointed as either: a director an alternate director who is acting in that capacity. You will only ever need one director ID. You don’t have to apply for another one if you become a director of other companies. You must apply for your own director ID to verify your identity. ​ People who do not need a director ID You don't need a director ID if you're either: a company secretary but not a director acting as an external administrator of a company running a business as a sole trader or partnership referred to as a ‘director’ in your job title but have not been appointed as a director under the Corporations Act or the CATSI Act a director of a registered charity with an organisation type that is not registered with ASIC or ORIC to operate throughout Australia an officer of an unincorporated association, cooperative or incorporated association established under state or territory legislation, unless the organisation is also a registered Australian body. State Based Incorporated Associations do not need a director ID unless they have an ARBN (this is not an ABN) or if they are a Public Company Limited by Guarantee or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation (registered under the CATSI Act). ​ Do you have or do you need a Australian Registerable Body Number (ARBN)? ​ Some organisations, like associations, can only conduct business in their ‘home’ state or territory, these include associations formed under these Act’s: Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) Associations Incorporation Act 1985 (SA) Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (QLD) Associations Incorporations Act 1964 (TAS) Associations Act 2003 (NT) Associations Incorporations Act 1991 (ACT) In order to business across the border these organisations must become Australian Registrable Bodies and be issued an Australian Registrable Body Number (ARBN) by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). If you deal interstate and do not have one you need to register. If you register for an ARBN, your board members need to also apply for a Director Identification Number. Apply for your director ID You can apply for a director ID now. When you need to apply is determined by when you were first appointed, and under which Act. If you plan to become a director, you can apply before you’re appointed. Apply now Find out more information here ​ If you are unsure if you have a ARBN you can check here If you would like more details on the ARBN you can see it here You can apply for an ARBN through Form 401 here ​ ​

Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund In response to the floods in October 2022, Rochester Community House established a flood recovery bank account to collect donation funds to be distributed to the flood-affected residents of their community. To assist with the distribution of these funds, Rochester Community House has partnered with the Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association (ANHCA) . With additional funding from Commun ity Bank Elmore, Lockington and Rochester , ANHCA has established the 'Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund' . We aim to ensure that these funds are readily available for local community members of Rochester and surrounding residents. Who can rece ive funding? Residents of Rochester (3561) and surrounding localities impacted by the October 2022 flood event . This funding is only available for your primary residence. This includes people who are renting or are homeowners. This excludes rental properties that are rented or owned but are used as a secondary residence (e.g., holiday homes). Rental properties will be addressed on an individual basis. This funding is only available for individu als and not for businesses. ​ Funding Available: Apply for up to $500 of financial support payments. From the generosity of Commun ity Bank Elmore, Lockington and Rochester, Bendigo Bank applicants can receive a $200 Bonus on top of the $500 payment ($700 total). Read more here . Round One: Open 20 July 2023, max $500 per household. Close date is to be confirmed. ​ Assessment Process: Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Funding will be transferred after assessment to community members who are deemed eligible. The administrator’s decision is final. Feedback for unsuccessful applications may not be provided. Other s upport available for flood relief Financial support available for people impacted by the Victorian floods and Bogong landslip Business Groups Flood Recovery Grants Register for a structural assessment Good Shepherd's No Interest Loans (NILs) Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee Salvation Army Disasters Assistance Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Disaster Relief Grants ​ If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please contact: Jarrah Kelly, Project Support Specialist jarrah@anhca.org ​ Open 20 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES APPLY ONLINE If you are having difficulty with the online application you can alternatively fill out the paper application form and email a scanned copy to jarrah@anhca.org DOWNLOAD PAPER FORM

Other Helpful Resources Disability Support Pension - DSP DSP is a Centrelink payment for people who have a medical or psycho-social condition, or intellectual disability, that limits their ability to work. This document contains details on eligibility, application submission requirements and more. Disability Support Pension FACTSHEET ​ NFP Bookkeepers and Accountants The purpose of this e-book is to assist bookkeepers and accountants new to NFPs in preparing accurate accounting records. It will also ensure that your accounts will be audit ready with the minimum amount of effort. Tips from the Auditor for NFP Bookkeepers and Accountants

Training for Grant Applications Emily, the ANHCA Grants officer has put together two videos that discuss eligibility factors and the assessment criteria that the panel consider when reading grant applications. Watch these videos to improve your application. Eligibility Factors Assessment Criteria

ANHCA Members There are over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses and Centres across Australia, represented by six state peak bodies that make up the membership of ANHCA. ​ The shared vital elements of all houses and centres is that they provide a diverse and constantly evolving range of positive social, health, educational and economic outcomes for individuals, families and communities, particularly for those experiencing disadvantage. Community Centres South Australia (08) 8371 4622 info@communitycentressa.asn.au www.communitycentressa.asn.au ​ Linkwest (WA) (08) 6164 9823 office@linkwest.asn.au www.linkwest.asn.au ​ Local Community Services Association (NSW) (02) 9660 2044 admin@lcsansw.org.au www.lcsansw.org.au ​ Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania (03) 6228 6515 nht@nht.org.au www.nht.org.au ​ Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (03) 9602 1228 info@nhvic.org.au www.nhvic.org.au ​ ​ Neighbourhood Centres Queensland info@ncq.org.au www.ncq.org.au

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal Goal 12 aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns to reduce environmental degradation. If we do not act to change our consumption and production patterns, we will cause irreversible dam-age to our environment. There are many aspects of consumption that with simple changes can have a big impact on society as a whole. For example, about one third of the food produced for human consumption each year is lost or wasted. Not only with responsible consumption and production can we reduce our environmental impact but we can divert wasted resources to where they are needed most. By recycling and donating clothing we reduce the amount of water used to make garments and stop them going to landfill while simultaneously reducing poverty. About Why it Matters 3 planets In 2050, almost 3 planets are required to sustain current lifestyles. $1 trillion worth of food ends up in bins - one third of all food produced 0.5% of the worlds water is accessible and drinkable for people What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work towards promoting responsible consumption and product through partnering with food saving companies such as Second Bite, to redistribute perfectly good food that would have gone to landfill to families in need. Some houses and centres also offer fix it services, where people can take broken items to be fixed by members of the House/ Centre, instead of buying a new item. By promoting responsible consumption and production we also minimise poverty within the community. Our Targets Targes What Why

Advocacy 2022 Federal Election - the issues that matter to our communities ​ For the Federal election, climate change was the leading issue for people who participate, work or volunteer at Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across Australia, according to a poll we conducted throughout March 2022. We asked people to choose their top 5 priorities from a list of national issues. In the two weeks the survey was conducted, the poll received 1,388 responses. This included participants across 470 postcodes and impressively, includes representation of 122 of the 151 federal electorates. ​ The top 5 issues were consistent across every state. These were, in order of priority: Climate Change Housing and Homelessness Cost of Living Health Services and Infrastructure Loneliness, Social Isolation and Mental Health ​ ​ Advocating for DGR status The Federal Government is proposing a new deductible gift recipient (DGR) for Men’s and Women’s Shed. While we absolutely support this, we see no reason why Neighbourhood Houses/Centres should not receive the same recognition. We have lodged a submission to the treasury on behalf of our members to extend the Draft Bill to include ANHCA, its peak body members and neighbourhood houses and centres across Australia. Similar to Men’s and Women’s Sheds, our houses/ centres provide: mental health support to the community prevention of or relief from social isolation a physical location for the community to support individuals undertaking activities and projects ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adequacy of Newstart and other welfare payments In response to a Senate Inquiry, in September 3019, we submitted our calls for: ​ an immediate $75 per week income to the single rate of allowances including Newstart an immediate 30% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance the establishment of an independent expert panel to set future rates for pensions and allowances the inclusion of a wage-based component in determining future indexation the regular review of rates by the independent expert panel replacing Family Tax Benefit part B for single parents with a supplement that increases as children grow Read our Submission Read the report Read our Submission

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets Abou About the Goal The goal is to take urgent and necessary action to tackle climate change and its impacts. As greenhouse gas levels continue to climb, climate change is occurring at much higher rates than anticipated, and its effects are evident worldwide. By addressing climate change, we can build a sustain-able world for everyone. We need to act now. We are already seeing how climate change can exacerbate storms and disasters, and threats such as food and water scarcity. In Australia, we are seeing the impact of climate change, with longer droughts, worse fire seasons, and coral bleaching. Australians are extremely dependent on the climate for our economic growth, from tourism to farming and agricultural. If climate change goes unchecked it will have devastating implications for not only us but the rest of the world. Why it Matters Australia is experiencing longer and more extreme droughts Australia has one of the highest per capita of carbon dioxide in the world 30% of the Great Barrier Reef is dead after 2016 bleaching Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Neighbourhood Houses and Centres work to tackle climate action through incorporating sustainable practices into their everyday operations. ​ Many of our houses and centres are the main community organisation operating in natural disasters, strengthening community resilience and providing much needed support. For example in the 2019/2020 fires, Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood House held regular community meetings to keep the people informed and offer support for those who had lost loved ones and homes. ​ At a local, state and national level, to build community resilience for the recent fires, many houses and centres held a community morning tea or lunch to raise funds for the impacted houses/ centres. Together we raised over $10,000. What Our Targets Targets

Why it matters What we are doing About the goal Our targets About the Goal About To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages is important to building prosperous societies. Concerted efforts are required to achieve universal health coverage and sustainable financing for health; address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, tackle antimicrobial resistance and environmental factors contributing to ill health. Why it Matters 4 million are facing food insecurity each year Key to other goals Achieving Zero Hunger is the first step to reaching other goals 60% of people on Youth Allowance live below the poverty line Why What Neighbourhood Houses & Centres are doing Tackling hunger is at the core of many Neighbourhood houses and centres do, with many working hard within their communities to alleviate food insecurity. ​ Across our houses you will typically see food parcels being available to members of the community, cheap healthy and nutritious lunches that bring the community together, and community gardens that teaches how to grow sustainable and healthy food. To ensure that our programs are accessible to everyone many of Houses/ Centres will deliver food parcels to vulnerable people. ​ ​ Targets What Localising the SDGs Zero Hunger Speakers David McNamara; CEO of Foodbank Victoria Mitchell Bowden; Manager of Engagement and Impact at Child, Family Community Australia ​ Houses/ centres Sussan Kin; (Manager) at Frank Konecny Community Centre Sarah Smith (Manager);The Murray Bridge Community Centre in Michael Higgins (Manager); Geeveston Community Centre in Tasmania Debra Crompton (CEO); Mount Gravatt Community Centre Greg Thompson (Manager); Philip Island Community and Learning Centre Tracey Zani (Manager); Westside Community Centre Our Targets