A Welcoming Space for the Red Cliffs Community

Building a stronger community through connection, learning, and belonging.

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About Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre

Red Cliffs Community Resource Centre is a proud member of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and a registered Learn Local provider.
 As the heart of the Red Cliffs community, we exist to bring people together — to build connections, create social inclusion, empower through adult education, and share skills and resources.

We are a not-for-profit neighbourhood house governed by a Committee of Management and supported by local partners, volunteers, and state government funding.

See our 2025 Annual Report

Our Mission

Providing resources and facilities for a vibrant, sustainable community. 

How we achieve our mission:

Sharing Skills & Resources

Encouraging generosity, knowledge-sharing, and access to local support.

Building Community Connections

Creating opportunities for people to come together, collaborate, and support one another.

Creating Social Inclusion

Ensuring everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to participate fully in community life.

Empowering Through Adult Education

Supporting lifelong learning to build skills, confidence, and independence.

Transforming a Vibrant, Sustainable Community

Working toward a strong, connected and resilient future for Red Cliffs.

Our Story

Our centre was formed through years of collaboration with local residents, community groups, and service providers who identified a shared need: a space for people to connect, learn and grow. The building has a colourful history: Built in 1925 as The Diggers Rest Café Later renamed The Steak and Hoist, known for hoisting meals to the upstairs veranda It’s since been home to a leadlighting shop, deli (which produced Horeground Ginger Beer), a hairdresser, and a boarding house In 1991, Mallee Family Care purchased the building and, after renovations, opened it as a community centre in May 1992. By 2007, the centre became independent under its own Committee of Management, where it continues to operate for the benefit of the Red Cliffs community.

Our People

Joanne Farrell

Executive Officer

Monica

Admin Assistant

Vashti Aratangi

Adult Education Tutor & Receptionist

James Jarvis

IT and Administration Volunteer

Committee of Management 2025 - 2026

Chairperson
Joanne Balog

Vice Chairperson
Carolyn Kowski

Treasurer
Leanne Jarvis

Secretary / Public Officer
Amber Byrnes

Committee Members
David Lloyd
Mel Van Reymersdael
Rohan Morris