About Us

St Helens Neighbourhood House was established in the early 1980s and is a non-government, non-for-profit organisation offering a range of activities designed to meet community needs. We are governed by a dedicated Volunteer Board.

Our services and activities include:

  • Community Garden
  • Eating with Friends
  • Community  Shed
  • Shed Shop
  • School mentoring program
  • Loaves & Fishes
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Mental health support services

We have a strong commitment to provide access to educational opportunities, socialisation opportunities and support services. The services provided for at the House cover a substantial amount of essential and non-essential community services and you can read more about them under our Weekly Programs and Upcoming Events and Workshops.

Office hours are 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Photo courtesy of Kanita Molina
photo courtesy of Kanita Molina

Our Vision

Everyone is welcome to a safe, well-resourced place of mutual support, collaboration, and connection.

Our Mission

Growing together, we support the needs and opportunities of our community through consultation, collaboration, and reflection.

Our Core Values

Empathy

We strive to be conscious of everyone's experience.

Integrity

We are open, honest and accountable.

Community 

We are led by, and work with our community.

Belonging

Everyone is welcome.

Equality

Everyone has opportunities to participate and contribute.

 

Key Objectives

Connect Community

Support People

Create Opportunity and

Local Leadership

St Helens

The St Helens Neighbourhood House is funded by the Crown through the Department of Premier and Cabinet Tasmania