It has been a decade of profound connections, shared experiences, and ongoing learning for Brimbank Community Hubs.
The 10 year milestone was celebrated on November 22, and marks the vital contributions of community members, partners, and volunteers.
Over the past ten years, these hubs have been the heart of community engagement, aiming to support culturally diverse families, particularly mothers with young children, to connect, share, and learn.
There are five community hubs based in schools across Brimbank, each designed to bridge the gap between families and the wider community, connecting women with schools, each other, and with organisations that can provide health, education, and support.
St Albans Primary School Community Hub leader Hang Bui has been part of the program since its inception 10 years ago.
Over the 10 year history of the hubs, Ms Bui said each year has been a transformation, building on from the years before.
“We are very proud of what we have achieved. The 10 year celebration is about how much we’ve learnt and how many parents have benefited. We have also learned through them, it’s a collaboration of involving parents in the process that leads to good outcomes,” she said.
“Schools and teachers can be very busy and so we like to offer a place for parents to come talk about their personal life and the difficulties they are going through.
Ms Bui said the hubs have served as the nexus for community engagement, and have been integral in creating spaces where families connect and learn.
“Many afternoons I leave work and I think to myself I have been able to make someone smile, sometimes not by doing much but just being there and listening to people,” she said.
Hannah Hammoud
