Strong community

Community clubs, neighbourhood houses and local organisations are the backbone of Northcote, where culture is passed on, neighbours connect, and residents stay active, supported and involved. As your MP, I’m proud to work alongside these groups to back the vital work they do every day. That means investing in neighbourhood houses, community facilities and local services, and working with the Victorian Labor Government to make sure our community continues to thrive.

In recent years, my team and I have worked to fund and deliver major community projects in the Northcote Electorate.

Alphington Community Centre upgrades supporting workshops, arts and crafts, and early-years play programs
Jika Jika Community Centre upgrades supporting local services, learning and community wellbeing
Major Food Relief Grants for Alex Makes Meals, DIVRS, Alphington Community Centre, Jika Jika & Bridge Darebin
Family violence prevention services & women’s safety programs through Women’s Health in the North (WHIN)
Our Lady of Lebanon Church upgrades in Thornbury
Islamic Museum of Australia delivering education, community engagement & the Beyond the Classroom interactive museum experience
Securing the future of Greek language program at Northcote High School for Year 7 in 2026 and Year 8 in 2027
Support for 24 local seniors’ clubs through the Multicultural Seniors Support Program
Support for 18 multicultural organisations to deliver events that strengthen cohesion and belonging
Support for 11 local artists through the Uncovering Talent program
Support for 4 Music Venues, 24 Moons, Cactus Room, Piano on High & Wesley Anne, to deliver more live gigs
Multi- year funding for 5 creative organisations: Circus Nexus, Gertrude Contemporary, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Speak Percussion & Arts Project Australia

⬇️ Explore the community programs and services we’re supporting!⬇️

My office regularly supports our local clubs to access state government grants.
If you have a club that needs support, just get in touch!