Welcome to Ararat Neighbourhood House 

Ararat Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing a friendly, welcoming environment for members of the local community and surrounds.

Operating since 1979, Ararat Neighbourhood House has been here for you.  Proudly designing and providing innovative programs, services and activities which directly address the ever-changing, identified needs of our local community.

We partner with local service providers to give access to affordable, diverse programs that meet the needs of personal, social and professional development.

Ararat Neighbourhood House celebrated it’s 40th Anniversary on 4 July this year, with a week of celebrations held during the week of 1-6 July 2019.

Approximately 120 people from across the state came together to join us in celebration of all that Ararat Neighbourhood House has provided for our local community over the last four decades.

Shared stories, memories, laughter and way too much food, made for a great day had by all. 

 Lou Makin, Mikhiia Sewastenko & Natasha Hughes

Visit our About Us page to find out more.  

Learn more about what we do at ANH:

Courses

A variety of courses are available to enrol in at Ararat Neighbourhood House, including Computer, Photography, Arts & Crafts, Accredited Short Courses and more.

Click here to learn more about the courses we offer.

Social Groups

Come along and join one of the social groups meeting weekly or monthly at Ararat Neighbourhood House, including our Knitters Group, Art & Craft groups and Book Chat.

Click here to find out more about our Social Groups.

Second Bite   

Second Bite is a program specifically set up to assist Community Groups / Charitable Organisations / Schools who are providing food to those in need, the most vulnerable members of society and individuals accessing Emergency Relief.

Click here to find out more.

ANH Membership 

Thinking of giving back to your local community?  Would you be interested in becoming a member of Ararat Neighbourhood House?

Membership is open to all residents of the Ararat Rural City's LGA and costs $5.00 pa ($2.50 pa concessional).  

Click the link to download a membership application form.

Now available

Ararat Neighbourhood House
Course & Activity guide: Terms 3 & 4, 2019

Click here to download pdf

Computer Courses

Photography Courses

Arts & Crafts Courses