Village Well Community Centre Inc

Overview

The Village Well Community Centre Inc is a nonprofit organisation located in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia. It operates under the initiative of the Box Hill Baptist Church and is committed to fostering community connections and supporting social needs.

Mission

The mission of the Village Well Community Centre is to provide a range of community activities designed to help individuals acquire new skills, build connections across diverse communities, and reduce the risk of social isolation. The centre adopts a strengths-based approach, recognizing the unique strengths of all members of the community and encouraging their use to enhance community life.

Activities

• Community Engagement: The centre organises various activities to promote learning and social interaction.
• Social Support: It offers practical support, including a free weekly meal, to address the needs of vulnerable populations such as the aged.
• Inclusivity: The Village Well Community Centre is affirming of all cultures, faiths, languages, abilities, genders, and sexualities, aiming to create an inclusive environment for everyone.

Cultural Acknowledgement

The centre acknowledges that it operates on the land of the Wurund-jeri people of the Kulin nation. It honours their ancestors and acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the Wurrund-jeri Elders in caring for the land, committing to work towards greater justice for Indigenous people.

Purpose

The organisation addresses several charitable purposes, including the relief of poverty, sickness, and the needs of the aged, as well as the advancement of education.

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