Community House a hub for support

EAGLEHAWK Community House can see between five and six hundred local residents each week and partakes regularly in multicultural events. 

Centre manager Tracey Moss is also the president of the Regional Association of Neighbourhood and Community Houses, and manager of the Kangaroo Flat Community House, said the Eaglehawk centre is home to the Indian Community of Bendigo. 

“We regularly partner for activities such as the Children Diwali Mela, held on Saturday 4 November, Holi Festival, Eaglehawk Children’s Festival with much more to come,” she said. 

“The Eaglehawk Community House recently hosted a dinner and meeting for the Victorian Multicultural Commission earlier this year.” 

Other programs the hub runs include community lunches, art and craft classes, meditation and
tai chi, basic computers skills, community gardens, and food assistance. 

“We have plenty of opportunities for volunteering in our gardens, growing fresh produce for our community meals and for visitors to take home, working in our kitchen, food and pantry areas preparing lunches and pre-made packaged meals for at risk people to take home,” said Ms Moss.    

“We also have hospitality and cafe barista workshops each term for people to join and learn basic skills.” 

Like many like services, Eaglehawk Community House is able to operate with funding from a range of Local and State Government sources. 

“We also require additional funding through grants, sponsorships and other fundraising activities throughout the year to keep us sustainable,” said Ms Moss. 

“There is always a need for financial donations to cover our food assistance and emergency food relief programs.  

“Each house will cost up to $10,000 this year, but we view this as a vital need to continue to support our community, so at the moment we are continuing to provide this.  

“Additionally, we do not receive enough to cover all operating costs. Eaglehawk requires a new photocopier, ovens, and dishwasher for our kitchens. Some computers need updating.”