Incorporated Association with Consumer Affairs Victoria

On 17 June 2019, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House was incorporated under the Associations incorporation Reform Act 2012, Section 8. Registration Number: A0106788N.BENH Certificate of Incorporation 17 June 2019

Registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission

On 16 July 2021, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House was registered as a Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

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Updates to our Rules of Association

The Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Rules of Association were updated and passed by the Committee of Management on:

  • 12 May 2021 - Update to Part 1 (2) Purpose and Part 7 (75) - Winding Up and Cancellation
  • 20 December 2022 - Update to Part 1 (4) - Definitions, Part 3 (8) & (10) - Membership and Part 7 (75) - Winding Up and Cancellation

A copy of the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House Rules of Association can be found on the ACNC website.

Australian Business Number

Our ABN is 55 169 624 154

2025 Responsible People

The Committee of Management of the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House are:

ACNC BENH Responsible People 12 FEB 2025

2024 Annual Information Statement to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (due 30 June 2025)

2024 Summary of Activities

In 2024, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House worked with our local community to meet our purpose of advancing mental health and preventing social isolation by providing a physical location where we support individuals to undertake activities, or work on projects, in the company of others.

We provided opportunities for social connection through a range of regular, low-cost activities and groups, various volunteering roles, adult education, training opportunities, community group support and more.

During 2024, we ran a range of activities supporting social connection, including:

Community Connection: Chatty Wednesdays, Newsletter Delivery, Let's Talk Rubbish Social Group, Climate Cafe, Book Group, Crafternoon, Community Auslan Practice Group and Community Auslan "Voice Off" Practice Group, Waterwatch Victoria engagement and Playgroup with the Ballarat Toy Library.

Art and Craft: Watercolour, Drawing Group, Sewing, Winter Woollies

Movement: Gentle Yoga, Alexander Technique, Hypnotherapy-Meditation and Walking Group

Adult Education: Community Auslan, Digital Literacy Skills, Writing Skills and Road Safety.

Our team also supported members of the local community during 2024, though free programs such as supporting local Community Groups with skills to improve how they run their organisations (in partnership with the City of Ballarat).

2024 Financial Overview

Due 30 June 2025

2023 Annual Information Statement to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission

2023 Summary of Activities

In 2023, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House worked with our local community to meet our purpose of advancing mental health and preventing social isolation by providing a physical location where we support individuals to undertake activities, or work on projects, in the company of others.

We provided opportunities for social connection through a range of regular, low-cost activities and groups, various volunteering roles, adult education, training opportunities and more.

During 2023, we ran a range of activities supporting social connection, including:

Community Connection: Chatty Wednesdays, Newsletter Delivery and Playgroup with the Ballarat Toy Library

Art and Craft: Watercolour, Drawing Group and Winter Woollies

Movement: Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, Hypnotherapy-Meditation and Walking Group

Adult Education: Waste-Free Lifestyle, Auslan, Digital Literacy Skills, Writing Skills and Road Safety.

Our team also supported members of the local community during 2023, though free programs such as help with applying for the Power Saving Bonus and free car-seat fitting with the Safe Seats Safe Kids program.

2023 Financial Overview

2023 Financial Report

ACNC BENH AIS 2023 Revenue

ACNC BENH AIS 2023 Expenses

 

2022 Annual Information Statement to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission

2022 Summary of Activities

In 2022, the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House worked with our local community to meet our purpose of advancing mental health and preventing social isolation by providing a physical location where we support individuals to undertake activities, or work on projects, in the company of others.

We provided opportunities for social connection through a range of regular, low-cost activities and groups, various volunteering roles, adult education, training opportunities and more.

During 2022, we ran a range of activities supporting social connection, including:

Community Connection: Chatty Wednesdays, Ballarat Buddies, Newsletter Delivery and Playgroup with the Ballarat Toy Library

Art and Craft: Watercolour, Mindfulness in Nature with Art, Drawing Group, Art for Relaxation, Winter Woollies and Creative Kids' Club

Movement: Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique, Hypnotherapy-Meditation and Walking Group

Adult Education: Auslan, Digital Literacy Skills, Reading and Writing, Road Safety and Adaptable Cooking

Our team also supported members of the local community during 2022, though free programs such as help with applying for the Power Saving Bonus and free car-seat fitting with the Safe Seats Safe Kids program.

2022 Financial Overview

2022 Treasurer's Report and Financial Report

ACNC BENH Financial Overview 2022 CROP