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Our team is made up of community development professionals who live and breathe neighbourhood houses and are committed to supporting and strengthening our members.

Chief Executive Officer - Nicole Battle

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Nicole became Chief Executive Officer of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria in May 2018. She is responsible for overseeing the overall strategic operations of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and providing effective leadership for the sector. This includes ensuring a strong culture of governance and accountability, and advocating to government and other external stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the neighbourhood house sector now and into the future.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Victoria University, as well as a Master of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne.

She has over ten years experience working in local government, holding senior roles within Community Development, Youth Services, Emergency Management and Governance. She has also held a number of positions within the not-for-profit sector, as well as teaching politics and gender studies at Melbourne University.

Nicole is passionate about social justice and is particularly interested in gender equality and Indigenous rights. She regularly attends classes at her local community centre, and has been a longtime supporter of neighbourhood houses and the important role that they play within local communities. As of 2019 she is the current President of the federal peak body, the Australian Neighbourhood House and Centres Association (ANHCA).

Published: 27th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Chief Finance Officer - Cameron MacRae

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Cameron is responsible for NHVic's financial performance, strategic partnerships, high-level project management, and supporting member's financial management capabilities through professional development and individualised support.

Published: 20th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Business Support Specialist - Victoria Larsson

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Victoria is responsible for supporting the operational functions of the organisation.

Published: 15th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Communications Manager - Petro Tsalikis

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Petro is responsible for NHVic's strategic communications and marketing, including our social media channels, website, weekly member e-bulletin and annual conference.

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Human Resources Manager - Jennie Huxley

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Jennie is responsible for expanding human resources knowledge, skills and services across the sector.

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Policy and Research Manager - David Perry

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David is responsible for conducting research and data analysis within the sector and monitoring, analysing and communicating policy developments in areas that impact on neighbourhood houses such as adult community education, skills reform, childcare and mental health. 

Published: 6th May, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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Project Manager - Melinda Spiteri

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Melinda is responsible for the Safe Seats, Safe Kids program and other project management and business support functions.

Published: 22nd April, 2020

Updated: 22nd December, 2020

Author: Petro Tsalikis

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    Food relief programs given much-needed boost

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    We are partnering with Carers Victoria to extend support for carers to be healthy, active and connected through greater engagement with neighbourhood houses.

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    Virtual awards celebrate adult community education excellence

    Eight neighbourhood houses are celebrating wins for the 2020 Learn Local Awards, which were presented as a virtual gala series across two weeks.

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  • Virtual awards celebrate adult community education excellence

    Virtual awards celebrate adult community education excellence

    Eight neighbourhood houses are celebrating wins for the 2020 Learn Local Awards, which were presented as a virtual gala series across two weeks.

  • Food relief programs given much-needed boost

    Food relief programs given much-needed boost

    More than 25 neighbourhood houses will be able to expand their food relief services to ensure Victorians most in need have access to fresh, healthy food.

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    Member satisfaction at all-time high

    The new Annual Report, launched at Neighbourhood Houses Victoria's very first virtual AGM, reveals pleasing results for the sector peak body.

  • Nicole joins Volunteer Strategy Taskforce

    Nicole joins Volunteer Strategy Taskforce

    Our CEO Nicole Battle has been appointed to the Victorian Government’s Volunteer Strategy Taskforce which will aim to support and enhance volunteering in Victoria.

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    Key statistics about the neighbourhood house sector.

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    Jennifer is the Manager at Milpara Community House.

  • New website provides improved user experience

    New website provides improved user experience

    We are excited to launch a brand new website that positively reflects the work of NHVic and the sector.

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