Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House
For almost 40 years Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House in Box Hill has connected with and supported the local community.
Our programs include Adult Education, Leisure, Wellbeing and Social activities. We also have spaces that can be hired for meetings, classes, workshops, or community networking. We also offer activities in Chinese language.
All people, regardless of age, ethnicity, ability, needs or financial status are welcome to participate in our activities.
Our Mission
We create opportunities for you to connect with your community and engage in activities that promote self development.
Our Values
Responsiveness
Quality
Diversity and inclusiveness
Honesty
Open heartedness
Our Purpose and Aims
To connect and strengthen our community through delivery programs and opportunities that encourage community participation at all levels.
To increase community connectedness and socialisation to support improved health, wellbeing and resilience.
To collaboratively partner with other community organisations to offer quality community programs.
To promote the sharing and learning of skills within the community.
To empower the community through knowledge, support, and advocacy.
Our Community
Clota Cottage offers inclusive programs to suit all community members. People of all ages and backgrounds participate in our programs and social activities.
We also offer support, guidance and referrals for those who may be facing additional challenges, and food relief (subject to availability).
Our Funding
Neighbourhood House Coordination Program funding, our primary source of operational funding, is provided by DFFH (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing).
We also receive program specific funding from all three levels of government. Ongoing funded programs include Learn Local skills training and My Aged Care Social Group activities.
Further funding may support other programs such as Be Connected, Multicultural Activities, Disability Social Group, Volunteering activities, Carers Support, and more.
We are also grateful for additional one-off grants that enable us to add further value to our programs.
Working With Community
Clota Cottage is one of 10 Whitehorse Community Houses in the City of Whitehorse that collaborate and partner to provide a comprehensive program of activities and community support.
We are also part of MACV, four Neighbourhood Houses that collaborate to offer pre-accredited skills training.
We are a member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, the peak body for neighbourhood houses, and also NIECH (Network of Inner East Community Houses).
We also work collaboratively many local services and businesses. We also offer customised training programs.
Acknowledgements:
Clota Cottage wishes to acknowledge the continued support of DFFH (Department of Families, Fairness and Housing), City of Whitehorse, ACFE Board/DJSIR(Adult, Community & Further Education).
Clota Cottage acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to their Elders past, present and future.
