Permanent community house
for Balnarring on its way!
After a successful trial run, Balnarring community can anticipate a permanent community house led by the newly developed Balnarring Community Hub Incorporated.
What is a community house?
Community houses are the heart of communities. They bring people together to connect, learn and contribute to their local community through social, educational, recreational and support activities. During its trial run, the Balnarring Community Hub (or Pop In Hub) brought the community together via play groups, percussion circles, yoga classes, salsa dancing, meditation, and more.
Where is the hub now?
Community members from Balnarring and the surrounding suburbs have expressed support for the Hub to become a permanent fixture of the community. The hub needed to move out of its premises behind Richies and is now temporarily operating out of the Balnarring Hall. In order to move forward in securing a permanent home, a committee had to be formed to become an incorporated organisation.
Since becoming incorporated, the Balnarring Community Hub Inc is now eligible to apply for funding and start the journey in developing a permanent community house. The committee is exploring options on the Village Common Land and existing buildings within the Balnarring catchment.
How can I help?
While the committee works towards identifying a permanent dwelling, the Hub urgently requires temporary venues to continue hosting community activities. Several regular activities currently face scheduling conflicts at the Balnarring Hall and are at risk of postponement.
The committee also has opportunities for volunteers to become involved in events such as fundraising. If you would like to be updated on opportunities, committee meeting minutes, or if you have specific skills you’d like to share, please contact balnarringhub@gmail.com.
