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16 May, 2026

Neighbourhood house fears grow after budget disappointment

STAWELL Neighbourhood House coordinator Louise Hewitt says community organisations like hers are being pushed to the limit, with rising demand, staffing pressure and stagnant funding creating fears services may eventually need to be reduced.

By Henry Dalkin

Stawell Neighbourhood House coordinator Louise Hewitt (centre), alongside volunteers Evelyn Henderson and Kim Hatzi, says neighbourhood houses across Victoria are facing growing pressure as demand for services rises amid ongoing funding concerns.
Stawell Neighbourhood House coordinator Louise Hewitt (centre), alongside volunteers Evelyn Henderson and Kim Hatzi, says neighbourhood houses across Victoria are facing growing pressure as demand for services rises amid ongoing funding concerns.

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