Madeleine Ogilvie, Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs
The 2026-27 Tasmanian Budget will deliver almost $55 million to continue supporting our much-loved Neighbourhood Houses, that provide a place-based approach for the delivery of specialised programs and services.
Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Madeleine Ogilvie, said the Neighbourhood House network provided important support for their communities at a time when Tasmanians are feeling increasing cost of living pressures.
"Tasmania's Neighbourhood Houses play an important role in the lives of Tasmanians and are very much the heart of our communities," Minister Ogilvie said.
"They are pillars of healthy, supportive and inclusive communities, and support Tasmanians with cost-of-living and social matters.
"The Budget will be a tough one - it recognises our nation, and the world, are facing turbulent times.
"It prioritises frontline services, while making the savings needed to return to a balanced budget sooner.
"The 2026-27 Budget will invest $46.7 million in 34 Neighbourhood Houses, as well as $6 million for the Neighbourhood Houses Capital Improvement Program and $1.98 million for the peak Neighbourhood Houses Tasmania Inc over the Forward Estimates.
"The Budget also includes funding for HATCH - the Health Action Team Central Highlands at Ouse – which will be recognised with House status and funding for the first time.
"This is a clear demonstration of our investment into delivering for Tasmania – into getting on with the job and building a strong economy and a caring economy.
"Houses support people to reach their potential, foster strong and supportive families, encourage safe, inclusive and resilient communities, and improve health and wellbeing.
"This will be a tough Budget, but one that sets Tasmania up for the future by tackling debt, keeping the economy strong, and delivering the services and infrastructure we need."
Neighbourhood House - Investment over Forward Estimates
Beaconsfield House Inc. - $1.3 million
Bucaan Community House Inc. - $1.3 million
Burnie Community House Inc. - $1.4 million
Central Highlands Neighbourhood House - $1.0 million
Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - $1.4 million
Deloraine House Inc. - $1.3 million
Derwent Valley Community House Inc. - $1.4 million
Devonport Community House Inc. - $1.4 million
Dorset Community Association Inc. - $1.3 million
Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc. - $1.4 million
Eastern Shore Community Connections Inc. - $1.4 million
Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House - $1.3 million
Geeveston Community Centre Inc. - $1.4 million
George Town Neighbourhood House Inc. - $1.4 million
Goodwood Community Centre Inc. - $1.3 million
Jordan River Service Inc. - $2.6 million
Karadi Aboriginal Corporation - $1.3 million
Kingston Neighbourhood House - $1.3 million
Midway Point Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - $1.3 million
Northern Suburbs Community Centre Inc. - $2.6 million
Okines Community House Inc. - $1.3 million
Phoenix Community House Inc. - $1.0 million
Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - $1.4 million
Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - $1.4 million
Rosebery Neighbourhood House Inc. - $1.3 million
St Helens Neighbourhood House Association Inc. - $1.4 million
Starting Point Neighbourhood House Inc. - $1.4 million
Tresca Community Centre Committee Inc. - $1.3 million
Ulverstone Neighbourhood House Inc. - $1.4 million
Warrane Mornington Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - $1.4 million
West Moonah Community Action Group Inc. - $1.4 million
West Winds Community Centre Association Inc. - $1.3 million
Zeehan Neighbourhood Centre - $1.3 million
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