To provide adult education and community development by offering accredited and other courses within the framework of social support, by providing opportunity for people to reach their potential. The House operates as a not for profit organisation with a commitment to the principles of equity, access, participation and the rights of the individual.

Our vision is to be recognised as a centre of excellence in adult education, supporting the community, business and growth of the individual.

Centrelink Access Point for Waranga Region

Passport and ID photo production service

Design and production of calendars, books, pamphlets, etc. for individuals, businesses, community service providers and local government

Training in office skills for individuals and local businesses

Office services such as photocopying, printing and faxing

Internet training

Accredited courses, either stand-alone, or in conjunction with related service providers in nearby population centres

Sky tours in conjunction with the Rushworth Observatory

Assisting people to establish and manage special interest groups that can continue to be auspiced through the Community House

• Developing and maintaining a Volunteer Driver Transport Program that conveys frail, elderly and/or diabled people from Rushworth to medical and dental appointments in surrounding major cities and towns. This client-centred service is delivered efficiently and at low cost to users. We are currently seeking an on-going sponsor to ensure the continuity of the service

• Expanding and enhancing services to both persons receiving unemployment benefits and people receiving a government pension

• Fostering a community wide interest in astronomy by the introduction of both classroom sessions at the House and evening sessions at the high-tech Rushworth Astronomical Observatory

• Providing guided access to high-speed internet facilities and encouraging people of all ages and IT skill levels to participate in this exciting new field

• Providing specialist photographic, publishing and imaging editing services to the local community to encourage preservation and recording of local history and regional heritage

Computer Training

Advanced Broadband for Seniors site

Bushwalking groups

Several types of self-help and support groups

Art training and craft training

Art Gallery

Photo restoration

Classic Film Society