About
Our Story
Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House is an entirely independent, community-run, non-profit organisation intended to serve, support and foster the community of Newport and surrounding areas. We commenced our services in 1973, operating from a hall and garage in Newport known as “The Fun Factory,” offering out-of-school-hour programs to the community.
The need to become more established led to the acquisition of 43 Mason Street in 1975. To meet increasing demand, two extensions to the facilities were made in 1996 and 2011, as well as ongoing technological and aesthetic upgrades.
For over five decades, Outlets Co-op has survived and grown with the community and maintained itself within the social economic environment. We continue to be a local centre of social connection and support, neighbourhood information, education, community development and social services.
Our Values
At Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House, we are dedicated to nurturing a community where diversity, education, and environmental stewardship form the core of our values and goals. We commit ourselves to offer a broad spectrum of programs and services designed to uplift the disadvantaged, foster community development, and provide educational growth tailored to meet local needs.
By providing emotional support, affordable childcare, and promoting pathways for education and career advancement, we strive to alleviate poverty and empower all community members. Our efforts are further exemplified through our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices, ensuring we build a welcoming, informed, and resilient community.
Download our statement of purpose here.
Our Team
Therese McKenney OAM
CEO / Director
- Diploma of Business Management
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate of Assessment of Informal Learning
Keiken Munzner
Administrator / Adult Education Facilitator
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Duyen Thi Nhi Ngo
Childcare Educator
- Diploma in Children’s Services
Sharmeen Naeem
Childcare Educator
- Diploma in Children’s Services
Melissa Prout
Childcare Educator
- Diploma in Children’s Services
Jeremy Driver
Adult Education Facilitator / Childcare Assistant
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate II in Community Development
- Certificate III in Children’s Service
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge and thank the government departments, community organisations, businesses and individuals that support our neighbourhood house with essential funding, donations and/or assistance.
Official & Legal Status
Outlets Co-op Neighbourhood House Ltd (a.k.a. Newport Community Education Centre) is:
- A registered Australian Business (ABN 34 587 164 944; BNR B1960437K)
- A registered co-operative society (Certificate of Incorporation G0001614N – Co-operation Act 1996)
Endorsed as an income tax-exempt charity entity (as of 1 July 2000) - Registered as a charity organisation with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
- Registered with the Adult, Community and Further Education Board (TOID 6411)
- An approved childcare provider and service under the Children’s Services Act 1996 (Vic) (Provider approval PR-00008995; Service approval SE-00015784)
- An approved provider of the Child Care Subsidy (Service ID 190019817K) under the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training
Resources
Business & Charity Statement
Code of Practice
Annual Report
Term Newsletter
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