Research helps QNH plan for the future

THE Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House (QNH) is carrying out research that will help it plan for a strong inclusive community that welcomes people from all walks of life.

For the past 30 years, the QNH has been a point of contact for people in the local community to share interests, build knowledge and skills and have fun in a supportive friendly environment.

During this time, the activities and the actual site of the house has changed to reflect the growing needs of the local community.

At this time of further growth and change in Queenscliff Borough and surrounds, the QNH Committee of Management have initiated a Community Needs Assessment and enlisted Rose Ott to co-ordinate the project work.

Since early November, Rose has been working on a range of strategies that will give people opportunities to provide feedback and suggestions about their experiences and access to the programs and facilities offered at the house.

QNH is never short of volunteers and a group of very experienced people have come forward to assist with this project.

Over January and February, the group will be facilitating kitchen table conferences and focus groups to hear from people covering all age groups.

An online survey has also been developed so that feedback is received from people who currently use the facility and those who may wish to do so in the future.

The survey also offers people who own holiday homes in Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale, a way to put forward their comments and suggestions for the house.

A final report will be collated from the surveys that will help the house along with other organisations to plan for a strong inclusive community that welcomes people from all walks of life.

You are invited to complete the survey by heading to surveymonkey.com/r/SCLH8XH or surveymonkey.com/r/SVL2XGJ.