This strategic directive aims to build the capacity for social connections and civic participation in the community to ensure Yarra's neighbourhood houses respond to their users needs.

Its objectives are:


1. Build Community and Capacity 

Responsibility

1.1

Connect with community members whose needs have emerged or become more complex.

Neighbourhood houses

1.2

Increase digital access and improve digital literacy for the community.

Neighbourhood houses

1.3

Work with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria to make best use of research into the impact of neighbourhood houses’ programs, events and services and gain deeper understanding of social impact and community need.

Shared

1.4

Extend reach to target demographics who are underrepresented in program participation by accessing and utilising demographic data and other social statistics. 

Shared

1.5

Educate and empower the community about sustainability and encourage action in areas such as the climate emergency and the circular economy. 

Neighbourhood houses

1.6

Share information between houses and Council to inform the community of local issues and resources, and to increase civic engagement. 

Shared