COMMUNITY HUB / HOUSE GROUP
meetings at the Pop In Hub!
It was wonderful to have 34 people attend the Community Hub / House meeting for stakeholders, volunteers and any interested people recently on the 5th of July.
The diverse group of people was made up of experienced community group and campaign leaders as well as volunteers and new people to the area, all interested in creating a vibrant community house for Balnarring and surrounding areas.
The group discussed two key topics: the big picture vision, and how to transition from the temporary Pop In Hub to a permanent Community House.
Red Hill Ward Councillor David Gill attended the meeting and provided an overview of where things are from Council’s point of view. He encouraged a dedicated Community Hub / House Group to form.
The group’s discussion highlighted the importance of identifying a location for the new Community House / Hub site, creating a strategic plan (setting a vision, core intentions, goals and timelines etc), how to be financially stable, how to meet community needs, as well as fairness, accessibility and programming for everyone.
Other values mentioned were a grassroots organization responding to community needs, the involvement of the whole community, compassion for the vulnerable, community consultation, an open door approach, education and resource sharing.
At the time of print, the group was excited about the next meeting on the 26th of July! All are welcome to come along to future meetings. To find out details for the next meeting, contact info@bridgemag.com.au or check www.bridgemag.com.au
