The Carer Friendly Places project was a collaboration between Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Carers Victoria and the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Supported by the Victorian Government, it trained 49 councils and 210 Neighbourhood houses to create inclusive environments for people caring for people with a chronic illness, disability, mental illness or addiction. The program ceased in 2023, however Carers Victoria continues to support local government and the community sector with relevant and informative professional learning.
You can view the participants of the Carer Friendly Program in the table below. If your organisation, council, or program would like training relating to understanding carers, Carers Victoria offers regular education called ‘Becoming Carer Aware’, free and regular online sessions are available. To view our calendar click here.
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is the peak body for Neighbourhood Houses. For information regarding Carer Friendly Neighbourhood Houses and the range of supports for carers in local Victorian Neighbourhood and Community Houses and Centres, visit here or contact Neighbourhood Houses Victoria at carers@nhvic.org.au or (03) 9602 1228.
The following Councils and Neighbourhood Houses have completed the Carer Friendly Place training.
Alpine
Ararat
- Ararat Neighbourhood House
Ballarat
Banyule
- Watsonia Neighbourhood House
Bass Coast
- Corinella and District Community Centre
- Phillip Island Community & Learning Centre
Baw Baw
Bayside
- Hampton Community Centre
- Highett Neighbourhood Community House
- Sandybeach Centre
Benalla
- Waminda Community House
Bendigo
- Eaglehawk Community House
- Heathcote Community House
- Long Gully Neighbourhood House
- Marong Neighbourhood House
Boroondara
- Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre
- Ashburton Community Centre
- Balwyn Community Centre
- Bowen Street Community Centre
- Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
- Craig Family Centre
- Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Brimbank
- Community Unity Plus Services
- Delahey Community Centre
- Duke Street Community House
- Hunt Club Community Arts Centre
- Sydenham Neighbourhood House
- West Sunshine Community Centre
- Westvale Community Centre
Buloke
- Charlton Neighbourhood House Inc.
- Donald Community Centre
- Wycheproof Community Resource Centre
Campaspe
- Echuca Neighbourhood House
- Girgarre Community Cottage
- Rushworth Community House Inc.
- Tongala Community Activities Centre
Cardinia
- Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre
- Bunyip and District Community House
- Cockatoo Community House
- Living and Learning Pakenham
- Outlook Community Centre
Casey
- Balla Balla Community Centre
- Berwick Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
- Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House
- Cranbourne Community House
- Doveton Neighbourhood Learning Centre
- Foundation Learning Centre (Narre Warren)
- Hallam Community Learning Centre
- Hampton Park Community House
- Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre
- Outlook Australia (Berwick)
Central Goldfields
- Dunolly and District Neighbourhood Centre Hospital House
- Maryborough Community House
Colac Otway
Corangamite
- Simpson & District Community Centre Inc.
Darebin
- Jika Jika Community Centre
- Span Community House Inc (Thornbury)
East Gippsland
- Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House
- Buchan Neighbourhood House
- Cann River Community Centre
- Lakes Entrance Neighbourhood House
- Orbost Neighbourhood House
- Swifts Creek Community Centre
- Tubbut Neighbourhood House
Frankston
- Belvedere Community Centre (Seaford)
- Ebdale Community Hub
- Frankston North Community Centre
- Karingal Place Neighbourhood Centre
- Langwarrin Community Centre
- Lyrebird Community Centre
- Orwil Street Community House
Gannawarra
Glen Eira
- Godfrey Street Community House
- Moongala Women’s Community House
- Caulfield South Community House
Glenelg
- Old Courthouse Community Centre
Golden Plains
Greater Dandenong
Greater Dandenong City Council
- Dandenong Community and Learning Centre
- Springvale Neighbourhood House
- Wellsprings for Women
Greater Geelong
- Bellarine Living and Learning Centre
- Bellarine Training and Community Hub
- Cloverdale Community Centre
- Leopold Community & Learning Centre
- Rosewall Community Centre
- Vines Road Community Centre
Hepburn
Hindmarsh
Hobsons Bay
- South Kingsville Community Centre Inc.
Horsham
- Horsham Community House
Hume
- Craigieburn Education and Community Centre
- Tullamarine Community House and Mens Shed
Indigo
- Quercus Beechworth
Kingston
- Aspendale Gardens Community Service
- Chelsea Heights Neighbourhood House
- Cheltenham Community Centre
- Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre
- Longbeach Place Inc.
- Mordialloc Community Centre
- Patterson Lakes Community Centre
- Sundowner Community Centre
Knox
- Coonara Community House Inc.
- Mountain District Learning Centre
- Orana Neighbourhood House
- Rowville Community Learning Centre
- The Basin Community House
La Trobe
Loddon
Macedon
- Kyneton Community House
- Lancefield Neighbourhood House
- Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House
- Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre
- Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House
- Romsey Neighbourhood House
- Woodend Neighbourhood House
Manningham
Mansfield
Maribyrnong
- Braybrook & Maidstone Neighbourhood House
- West Footscray Neighbourhood House
- Yarraville Community Centre
Maroondah
- Arrabri Community House
- Central Ringwood Community Centre
- Glen Park Community Centre
- North Ringwood Community House
- Yarrunga Community Centre
Melbourne
- Kensington Neighbourhood House
- North Melbourne Language and Learning
- The Centre (North Melbourne)
Melton
- Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
- Fraser Rise Children’s and Community Centre
- Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre
Merri-bek
- Glenroy Neighbourhood House
- Reynard Street Neighbourhood House
- Sussex Neighbourhood House
Mildura
Mitchell
Moira
- Cobram Community House
- Numurkah Community Learning Centre
- Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc.
Monash
- Kerrie Road Neighbourhood House
- Mackie Road Neighbourhood House
- Mount Street Neighbourhood House
- Notting Hill Neighbourhood House
- Power Neighbourhood House
Moonee Valley
Moorabool
- Darley Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre
- Laurels Education and Training
Mornington Peninsula
- Benton’s Square Community Centre
- Crib Point Community House
- Good Shepherd Community House @Wallaroo Community Centre
- Mornington Community House
- Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House
- Mount Martha House
- Rye Community House
- Somerville Community House Inc.
Mount Alexander
Moyne
Murrindindi
- Alexandra Community Hub
- Toolangi Castella District Community House
- Yea Community House
Nillumbik
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Diamond Creek
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Eltham
- Living and Learning Nillumbik – Panton Hill
Northern Grampians
Port Phillip
- Alma Road Community House
- Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
- South Port Community Centre
- Port Phillip Community Group
Pyranees
Queenscliffe
Shepparton
- Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre
- Murchison Neighbourhood House
- North Shepparton Community & Learning Centre
- South Shepparton Community Centre
South Gippsland
- Manna Gum Community House
Southern Grampians
Stonnington
Strathbogie
Surf Coast
Swan Hill
- Swan Hill Neighbourhood House
Towong
Wangaratta
- Open Door Neighbourhood House
Warrnambool
- West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House
Wellington
- Briagolong Community House
- Loch Sport Community House
- Sale Neighbourhood House
West Wimmera
Whitehorse
- Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House
- Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House
- Koonung Cottage Community House
- Vermont South Neighbourhood House
Whittlesea
- Mernda Community House
- Mill Park Community House
Wodonga
Wyndham
- The Grange Community Centre
- Iramoo Community Centre
- Jamieson Way Community Centre Inc.
- Quantin Binnah Community Centre
- Wyndham Community and Education Centre
- Wyndham Park Community Centre
Yarra
Yarra Ranges
- Healesville Living and Learning Centre
- Japara Neighbourhood House
- Lilydale Community House
- Seville Community House
Yarriambiack
- Murtoa Neighbourhood House