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The Centre

History

The Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc (the Centre) was founded in 1978 at the initiative of local residents and was registered as an Incorporated Association in 1996. The Centre is located at 157 Union Road and an adjoining property at 1 Bedford Avenue. All our facilities are leased from the City of Boroondara.

The Centre is a community managed and operated organisation supported by funding from the City of Boroondara and the Department of Planning and Community Development. The remainder of the Centre’s income is generated by fees for its programs and activities and the hire of its rooms.

Mission Statement

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Inc. provides an inclusive, supportive and caring environment which promotes lifelong learning, personal development and well-being.

Guiding aims

  • Services: to provide a rich range of programs and activities that meet community needs and interests and provide opportunities for individuals and groups to connect with others in the community and promote social cohesion
  • Community learning: to be an organisation which promotes life-long learning, personal development and well-being in a culturally diverse community
  • Process: to be a trusted and transparent organisation operating in a responsive and collaborative manner.

Committee of Management

The Committee of Management is drawn from a wide cross section of the community. We are committed to the principle of community enrichment through life-long learning as stated in our Mission Statement and Guiding Aims.

Committee of Management for 2011-2012
Chairperson: Thais Keech
Treasurer: Walter Scharley
Members:
Philip Dews
Choon Fah Low
Irene Poon
Ruth Scharley
Karen Walmsley
 

Meetings

The Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Maitland Room of the Cottage at 1 Bedford Road Surrey Hills from February to December.  Meetings are open to all members of the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Association.