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Research publications

We develop research reports and publications on issues and topics of relevance to the neighbourhood house sector. For our largest piece of research which analyses over 46,000 neighbourhood house participants, see the Connecting A Diverse Victoria Report.

Neighbourhood houses and disaster recovery

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Year released: 2020

Summary: This research report was written by Laura Schieh during an internship with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. Victoria’s neighbourhood houses, particularly those in rural and regional communities most often affected by natural disasters, often take on the work of community disaster response but do so with little structural support or adequate resourcing in the short-term response or the long-term recovery process.

This report analyses four scenarios:

  • Black Saturday 2009 (Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House)
  • St Patrick’s Day Fires in Corangamite Area 2018 (Camperdown Community House)
  • East Gippsland Fires 2019-20 (Buchan Neighbourhood House) 
  • Floods 2011 (Rochester Community House)

Published: 4th September, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Social isolation and loneliness - a neighbourhood house perspective

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Year released: 2020

Summary: This report focuses on the human, social and economic costs of loneliness and social isolation, the risk factors and barriers to connection, and the impact neighborhood houses have on participants sense of belonging and connection.

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Digital literacy in neighbourhood houses

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Year released: 2019

Summary: The aim of this research, funded by Australia Post, was to gain a deeper understanding of the types of digital literacy offered in neighbourhood houses in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. It includes data relating to timing, costs, funding, target groups, barriers and more.

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Published: 5th May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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The inclusion of people with disability in volunteering

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Year released: 2019

Summary: This literature review was conducted as part of the Victoria Alive project, and is intended to provide an overview of the current state of volunteering for people with disability primarily from an organisational point of view but also taking into account the experiences of people with disability.

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Where are all the men?

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Year released: 2019

Summary: The report looks at men's participation within neighbourhood houses in Victoria. The aim of the research is to explore and understand how men currently engage with neighbourhood houses, identify potential barriers to participation, and to seek the views from neighbourhood house managers and staff on how to encourage men’s involvement in the sector. It was conducted by two Melbourne University students, Erin Tidswell and Yongyi Lin, on behalf of Sussex Neighbourhood House and in collaboration with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria.

Published: 3rd May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Local government support for neighbourhood houses in Victoria

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Year released: 2016

Summary: The report looks into the scope and significant variations in the nature of the support and collaboration between local government and the neighbourhood house sectors, based on data provided by 377 Victorian neighbourhood houses. 

Published: 2nd May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Community careers counselling

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Year released: 2015

Summary: What are the enablers of effective career guidance and learning choice for people with a disability? Which enablers are the most effective for educators? This report examines challenges and enablers and provides practical guidance for practitioners. This Adult and Community Further Education (ACFE) funded research was conducted as partnership between Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and the ACE DisAbility Network.  

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Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 28th September, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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