About us Strategic direction Strategic direction Strategic Direction 2023-2026 Neighbourhood Houses Victoria’s strategic direction is an adaptive strategy; it will respond to changes in the environment, new opportunities and new information. If the past three years taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. VISION: Connecting thriving Victorian communities MISSION: To lead and support all members to be innovative, sustainable and influential STRATEGIC THEMES: Strategic leadership Sector advocacy Value proposition to members Governance excellence Financially sustainable houses KEY STREAMS: ‘Own’ connection: Build the profile of neighbourhood houses as places of connection both informally and formally as part of funded social prescribing programs. Support wellbeing: Develop a sector wellbeing strategy and support individual managers’ wellbeing through locum manager model and other supports. Diversify funding and revenue: Advocate for sustainable models for existing funding and diversify funding through partnerships, tenders and service expansion. Evolve governance: Evolve NHVic entity structure, purpose and board composition for sustainable growth and possibly DGR status.