Welcome!
The clock has finally struck February 1st and 50% of staff are now allowed to return to their workplaces. After the year that was 2020, the team at Our Community House weren’t sure if anyone would actually come back. With the trepidation that came before my sixth birthday, we waited by the front door in metaphorical party hats. And you showed up! It has been a truly wonderful week welcoming over 100 people back into the space. I’m glad all returning members remembered where the coffee machine is and I’m excited to introduce you to the new members that have joined us this year.
So many new faces!
It is a great pleasure to welcome a number of new faces into the building. We are very proud of the member organisations that work here and so we have to tell you who they are.
The Centre for Public Impact supports citizens, public servants, and other changemakers that are shaping a new future for government – one where power is shared and government is effective and trusted to work for everyone. We’re very pleased to welcome Thea & David into the space.
With collaboration at their core, Nick, Paul and Sally at Everyhow create the conditions for people to think critically and creatively, together.
Food Frontier is the independent think tank and expert advisor on alternative proteins in Australia & New Zealand. Make sure to welcome Thomas, Sam, Hannah, Jennifer, Karen and Klara when you see them around.
The Satellite Foundation seeks to contribute to futures of hope and possibility for children and young people where a parent has a mental illness or mental health challenge. Welcome Rose and the team at Satellite.
Suicide Prevention Australia is the national peak body for the suicide prevention sector. We are very excited to have Verity, Michaela and Ingrid here!
Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering, focusing on advocacy, sector development and the promotion of volunteering. Welcome Scott, Dominic, Sara, Gillian and Liz to OC House!
Founder and CEO of Emergent, Holly helps leaders and teams formulate the questions to find their disruption strategy. As a keynote speaker, Holly’s secret weapon is simplifying the complex to make the difficult doable. Welcome Holly!
In Other News
We are a little tentative to get a full program of events up and running before you’ve had a chance to settle in and figure out what the year will look like. We will, however, host our first Friday Wine Down of the year on February 26th.
OC House Book Club is also up and running and will begin again with 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante. The next meeting is Friday, February 25 from 5pm. Speak to reception for more details.
Can we help?
If you aren’t a member of Our Community House and are in need of a space to work, a mailing address or just want to be part of a wonderful community of people and organisations, email us hello@ochouse.com.au and we can take you for a tour of our beautiful space. Come for a free trial day to see if Our Community House is the place for you