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Values in Action Award 🥳 Worker of the Month 🥳

Values in Action Award 🥳 Worker of the Month 🥳

  • “Graham’s dedication to volunteering is remarkable, he shows up every week without fail, always willing to give his time and energy to support the community. His love of cooking and the care he puts into every meal creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that lifts people the moment they walk in. The smell of something baking always brings smiles and starts conversations, it draws the community together and makes the space feel like home. His food doesn’t just feed people; it connects them.”

    “Friendly and welcoming, always willing to help and share.”

  • “I’m nominating Janice for the Values in Action award this month because she always puts her best foot forward and I love how much care she takes in growing and tending the gardens to get the best produce for the community.”

    “Janice constantly goes above and beyond - she is our garden leader and also volunteers her time to make sure our community garden is well cared for.  Janice also makes up our Care Packs for community members, takes Recycle Rewards donations to the depot, helps in the kitchen and anything else she can do to help.  Janice is a great team player - nothing is too much trouble.”

  • May 2026 - Cathrine

    April 2026 - June

    March 2026 - Rick

    February 2026 - Nikki B.

    January 2026 - Ann

    December 2025 - Hayley

    November 2025 — Kerrie-Anne

    October 2025 — Taylor
A colorful strategic plan diagram for Starting Point Neighbourhood House outlining mission statement, values, goals, and core principles for 2025-2030.

Meet the

SPNH Board

SPNH History

Starting Point Neighbourhood House Inc (formerly Ravenswood Neighbourhood House Inc) commenced supporting the community in 1979 as a result of a needs analysis conducted within the Ravenswood community in Whiltshire Place.

Initially, we provided craft activities, a social meeting point for the community and formal day care.

In 1996, we moved from Whiltshire Place to our current location at 6 Prossers Forrest Road where we can be more central and accessible to people and offer more services to the community with a larger premise.

In 2016, we changed our name from Ravenswood Neighbourhood House Inc to Starting Point Neighbourhood House Inc to be more inclusive of the wider community in surrounding suburbs.

Exterior view of Ravenswood Neighbourhood Centre building with glass entrance door, windows on the side, and signs indicating the centre's name.
  • Smiling elderly woman with short hair wearing glasses, a light blue sweater, pendant necklace, and earrings, against a blue background.

    Cynthia Clements

    Chair

  • A smiling man with short hair in a navy sweater and white collared shirt against a blue background.

    Andrew Palmer

    Board Member

  • An elderly woman with short gray hair wearing a red zip-up sweater and white earrings, smiling against a purple background.

    Maxine Butwell

    Board Member

  • An elderly woman with curly hair wearing glasses and a light blue sweatshirt that says 'State League Champions' on it, against a plain purple background.

    Cynthia Mansfield

    Board Member

  • A portrait of an elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing a dark blue zip-up jacket, standing in front of a plain light purple background.

    Carolyn Banks

    Board Member

  • Portrait of an elderly man with white hair and a mustache, wearing a blue zip-up jacket and a black shirt, against a plain blue background.

    Robert Petty

    Board Member

  • Portrait of a man wearing a black City Mission cap, smiling outdoors with cloudy skies and trees in the background.

    Ray Green

    Board Member

  • Kyle Toth

    Board Member

  • Mikaela Carroll

    Board Member

  • Eric Buechner

    Board Member

Meet the SPNH Team

  • Carmen Gumley

    CEO

  • Julie Moy

    House Coordinator

  • Rick Mansfield

    Wheels 4 Work - Outreach

  • Taylor Bouvy

    Future Ready Coordinator

  • Hayley Shaw

    Future Ready Facilitator

  • Sally Coker

    Wheels 4 Work - Launceston

  • Nikki De Wit

    Digital Ready for Daily Life

  • Janice Parker

    Garden Leader

  • Angela Gale

    Reception and Community Support Coordinator

Join as a SPNH Member

SPNH Association Membership SPNH Association Membership
SPNH Association Membership
$5.00

Become a member of Starting Point Neighbourhood House (incl MACS – Men’s and Community Shed).

You are required to pay a $5.00 membership fee per financial year. Memberships expire on 30th June each year. If you join within 3 months of this date, your membership will not expire until the following year.

Example: member joins on 1st April 2027, expiry will be 30th June 2028.

If you subscribe, your next renewal will automatically be updated to 1st July as appropriate, so it lines up with the new financial year.

AGM Reports

SPNH holds an Annual General Meeting yearly.

SPNH 2025 - 2026 AGM Report
SPNH 2024 - 2025 AGM Report
Audited Financial Statement and Report 2025
SPNH Constitution GOV-HBK003
SPNH DGR Status
SPNH ACNC Status

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