Community Connect Network

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Nillumbik’s Community Connect Network brings together a range of passionate community groups from across the Shire.

Members build capacity and connections within the local area through monthly online or face-to-face meetings, information sharing and networking opportunities.

The network was established in 2020 in response to COVID-19, as a way to keep community connected. It has since grown into a large community network driven by local community groups and leaders.

The network provides an opportunity to share information and collaborate on projects and initiatives, aimed at strengthening the health and wellbeing of the Nillumbik community.

Network meetings

The Community Connect Network is facilitated by Council’s Community Development team and meetings are scheduled monthly.

Meeting minutes are taken and shared with the wider network, including all of the promotional material that is submitted from the participating community groups.

Based on the feedback received via the 2024 CCN end of year survey, the meetings will be held monthly at 10am for 1.5 hours, alternating between Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a mix of online and in-person sessions to accommodate everyone.

2025 monthly meeting schedule

  • Wednesday 19 February – In person
  • Tuesday 18 March – Online
  • Wednesday 16 April – In person  
  • Tuesday 20 May – Online
  • Wednesday 18 June – In person
  • Tuesday 15 July – Online
  • Wednesday 20 August – In person
  • Tuesday 16 September – Online
  • Wednesday 22 October – In person
  • Tuesday 18 November – Online
  • Wednesday 17 December – In person (end of year celebration)

Network members

There are over 90 community groups registered on the network, including but not limited to:

  • A Fitting Connection
  • Community and Volunteers of Eltham (CAVE)
  • Diamond Creek Men's Shed
  • Diamond Valley Lions
  • Eltham District Historical Society
  • Eltham Lions
  • Eltham Men's Shed
  • Eltham Rotary
  • Imagine Re-Evolution
  • LinC - Eltham & District Church Service Network
  • North of the Yarra Quilters
  • Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) Diamond Valley
  • St Margaret's Anglican Church Eltham
  • U3A Nillumbik

...and many more.

Looking for a particular group or service? Try the Community and Services Directory or the Rotary Club of Eltham list of community organisations.

If you are interested in joining the network, you can register online.

Join the network

For more information

Contact our Community Development Officer on 9433 3111 or email community@nillumbik.vic.gov.au.

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