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22 Acknowledgements
FROM THE ADCH COORDINATOR
A sincere thank you to the many people who contributed to this edition of NewsAngle. The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Community House.
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ALEX LEKNIUS—ADCH COORDINATOR One of our major projects in 2012 was to undertake a “Community Needs Analysis”. We have been busy talking to community groups, individuals and businesses in Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Bellbrae about the role of the Community House and how we can better serve the needs of people in our local communities. Thank you to everyone who participated in the study and for your valuable feedback. The major findings of the study were:
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Provision of a wider range of activities for toddlers. More courses available locally, specifically to meet business needs. Increase community house opening hours.
computers into the Community House and has been assisting us ever since!
At our AGM in October, Colin Clutterbuck was awarded a Life Membership of the Community House. Colin has volunteered for over 20 years overseeing our computer services. Colin was there to install the first second-hand
happy holiday season and a prosperous 2013.
There are many people who are not aware that we exist, who we serve and what we do. Raising the profile of the Community House is a priority. Many people raised the difficulty they had in locating the Community House. Of the people who used the Community House, the majority were satisfied with the services offered. The major services mentioned included childcare, office services (photocopying, printing), courses and recreational activities such as yoga, craft groups, cooking, and computer classes. NewsAngle is an important communication tool but is not published often enough. More childcare places and extension of hours were needed.
Technology has changed rapidly over the years and Colin has been able to respond to the changing needs of the community by installing the latest software We can implement some of and advising on equipment the feedback easily but with purchases. The Community others we need to consult House congratulates Colin with and have further and greatly appreciates all of discussions with the relevant the time and expertise he has authorities. As a result of the given to us. feedback we are currently Each year we elect a working on a comprehensive committee of Management at marketing and our AGM in October. We have communications plan, we a very talented and have talked to the Surf Coast committed group consisting Shire about better signage of: and introduced some more activities for toddlers. Gary Robinson (Chairperson) We are seeking advice from Annette Dwyer (Secretary/ business about their specific Public Officer) training needs and will offer Jan Morris (Treasurer) courses locally to meet those Pamela Sandlant (Minutes needs. We will review the objectives of NewsAngle and Secretary) the viability of producing it Paul Weight, Martin Coker, more frequently, or in an Marguerite Chamberlain and online format. Sarah Bolus (Committee We have started dialogue Members). with the Surf Coast Shire The Community House will be about childcare. The Community House is not able open Monday-Friday during January between 10.00 am – to expand its childcare 1.00 pm. These opening services due to license hours will commence on restrictions imposed by the January 3 and cease on Department of Early January 25. Normal opening Childhood Education. hours will resume on Tuesday The Community House January 29. receives its major funding Courses will recommence in from the Department of February, 2013. Visit our Human Services which web site at provides funding for www.anglesea.org.au to see operating the Community what’s on in 2013. House and for opening it for 20 hours per week. We I’d like to thank everyone currently open 25 hours per associated with the week but without more Community House for volunteers or increased funding the hours will remain your support. I wish at the current level. everyone a safe and
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Alex Leknius Coordinator