Kununurra Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community organisation based in Kununurra, Western Australia. We are committed to providing emotional and practical support within our community and preventing social isolation by connecting and supporting people in a safe and welcoming environment.
We aim to achieve this through the development of programs, support groups, networks, education and information available to individuals and families. Kununurra Neighbourhood House provides a friendly, informal place where community members meet for a variety of activities at minimal cost.
Our support falls under three main categories:
- Safe and welcoming venue
- Programs
- Connecting people
Our Vision
“A nurturing environment for the whole community to connect, share, dream, be inspired, grow and laugh”
Our Mission
“Growing together with friendship and support”
Kununurra Neighbourhood House is an established not-for-profit organisation embracing and empowering all people to form connections within the community in a safe and welcoming environment.
Our Values
Inclusion
We embrace all members of the community and do not discriminate.
Respect
We believe all people should be treated with respect.
Support
Everyone in the community should feel supported and nurtured, particularly in times of hardship.
Innovation
We adapt our services, activities and programs in response to the needs of the community.
Sustainability
We build the capacity of individuals, families and the community, to enrich and increase the resilience of our community.
Our Goals and Objectives
Connecting and Supporting People and their Families
- Promote the wellbeing and care of families and individuals.
- Promote and develop activities and programs and enable access to the Service to ensure all people within our community have equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, gender and colour.
- Establish programs in response to community needs.
Sustainability of KNH into the Future
- Seek to provide and maintain suitable grounds, buildings and equipment for such purposes.
- Raise aid or contribute in the raising of funds for the use and benefit of the Service for any purpose considered advantageous to these objectives.
Maintain and develop new partnerships
- Support community groups in developing self-help activities.
- Connect people with local organisations and agencies.
More About Us
As is the case for many north west towns, the population of Kununurra is transient, making KNH’s role in the community an important one: reducing isolation by assisting individuals and families as they adjust to the Kimberley lifestyle without their normal support networks.
What is a Neighbourhood House?
A Neighbourhood House is a friendly, informal place where community members meet for a variety of activities at minimal cost. They can also be called Neighbourhood Centres, Family Centres, Community Centres, Community Resource Centres (CRCs) and Learning Centres.
Neighbourhood Houses reflect the needs and aspirations of their own community and provide activities in response to community input.