Neighbourhood House Week 2026
Neighbourhood House Week celebrates the incredible work happening in local communities across Australia. Every week, more than 400,000 people walk through the doors of a Neighbourhood House to access support, connection, and opportunity.
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This year the theme is 'Your Place to Connect', highlighting how over 1,000 Neighbourhood Houses]s across the country provide welcoming spaces where everyone can come together, share experiences, learn, and support one another. From volunteering and community projects to casual conversations and learning new skills, these placed-based community hubs are the cornerstone of community development in Australia.​
Australia's Largest Community-Led Lunch
As part of Neighbourhood Centre Week, we are attempting Australia's record for the 'Largest Community Led Lunch'.
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Throughout the week, Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across Australia will host local lunches that bring people together to connect and celebrate community. Each participating NCHC will register the number of lunches they hold, contributing to a national total.
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Together, we will showcase the scale and impact of community led connection across Australia and celebrate the vital role Neighbourhood Houses play in strengthening local communities.
Resources
To support your involvement in Neighbourhood House Week and the World’s Largest Community-Led Lunch Initiative, ANHCA has developed a suite of ready-to-use templates and promotional resources.
Each pack includes co-branded logos, social media tiles, and editable materials to help you promote your events with ease and consistency. ​