Hopetoun & District Neighbourhood House is a volunteer-governed, not-for-profit incorporated association supporting the Hopetoun district and surrounding Mallee communities. Elected locals steer the direction; paid staff and volunteers bring it to life every day.
Established
2000
Incorporated
2008
Governance
7 Mmembers
Location
Hopetoun, VIC
“
A welcoming place where locals come to connect, learn, and find support — whoever you are.
— HDNH Guiding Principle
Our Committee of Management
Who we are
Guided by a volunteer Committee of Management and delivered by staff and volunteers, we provide programs, services and opportunities that strengthen community connection and wellbeing.
HDNH is a member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHVic) and receives funding through the Victorian Government's Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) under the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP).
01
Providing a welcoming physical space where people can undertake activities, work on projects, and connect with others in the community.
02
Providing pathways for people with disabilities to develop adult literacy skills and improve their community participation.
03
Improving mental health and wellbeing by creating opportunities for connection and reducing social isolation across the district.
Community-led
Local people identify what matters — then make it happen, together.
Rooted in place
Serving Hopetoun and the surrounding Mallee for 24+ years.
All ages, all welcome
Young and old, men and women — our doors are open to everyone.
Our history
2000
Beginnings
HDNH is established, auspiced by Gateway BEET. Operations begin from the former Hopetoun Public School.
2008
Incorporated
HDNH becomes an incorporated association. New partnerships form with the Men's Shed and Community Gym.
2000–24
Public School Era
For over two decades, HDNH operates from the former Hopetoun Public School — a trusted meeting place for the district.
2024
A New Home
HDNH transitions into the Gateway BEET premises at 75 Lascelles Street, integrating Gateway BEET services.
What we do
We deliver a diverse range of programs and activities — and actively encourage community members to start and run their own.
Access point
Find what you need, without leaving town.
HDNH hosts a range of government and community services so locals can get help close to home.
Our people
HDNH is run by a small, dedicated staff and guided by a volunteer Committee of Management drawn from our local community.
3 Members
Erin Paech
Manager
Laura Moore
Customer Services
Natalie McDonald
Customer Services
Tim Carr
Landcare Facilitator
Andrew Baker
Grounds Maintenance
Madison Coote-Roberts
Cleaner
Volunteer Board
Chris Shadbolt
President
Chris Lehmann
Vice President
Jacqui James
Secretary
General Members
Allen Fenech
Wilf Webster
Sri Kasaram
Susan Pearse
Drop in to 75 Lascelles Street for a class, a quiet corner, a service, or a way to give back — whatever brings you through the door, there's a place for you at HDNH.
