About Us
“So much under one roof - something for all!”
We are a community resource that strives to provide a place where people in the area find new friendships, new interests and new links within their community. Burwood Neighbourhood Community House is run by a committee of volunteers.
Volunteers are required in areas of admin, gardening, computer tutoring, support catering, or social groups. If you would like to volunteer our details can be found on the Volunteers page.
Burwood Neighbourhood House is a vital resource that connects and strengthens the community.
Our objective is to improve community strength and provide interesting and supportive activities.
We are very greatful to the City of Whitehorse who provides our venue and some of our funding. We also thank the Department of Human Services and all those who donate to us to keep our community house running.
Cheryl Webster
Manager of Burwood Neighbourhood Community House.
*Throughout the years, Cheryl Webster has received many notable awards for her work, including:
Senior Victorian of the Year (COTA award) in 2018,
State HESTA Community Sector Awards - Organisation Award, 2014
Federal Chisholm Volunteers Award, 2017
Rotary Paul Harris Award Com Service, 2017
City Of Whitehorse Business of Excellence Finalist, 2018
Whitehorse Business of Excellence Runner up, in Community services, 2018.
America’s Outstanding Professionals Honours, in 2020.
Our People
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Cheryl Webster
MANAGER
Originally from country Victoria and still a country girl at heart, Cheryl is the eldest of seven children, a proud mother of four as well as Nanna to her three grandchildren. She has worked in Community Services for thirty years, including at Burwood Neighbourhood House where she has been a Community Services Manager for 22 years. She is a three-time breast cancer survivor, and in 2013 became the President of Knitted Knockers, a group she founded to support women who have had a mastectomy. Cheryl has worked tirelessly since her recovery from cancer, and has achieved much recognition and won awards for her efforts, as mentioned above.
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Lorraine Morrissey
PRESIDENT
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Annie Rutter
SECRETARY
I had to retire early due to chronic ill health, after a 25 year nursing career. Volunteering at Burwood Neighbourhood House as a committee member has been an interesting and rewarding way to participate in my local community.
Making jams and preserves to support fundraising and facilitating a weekly playgroup has also kept me active and connected. There are many other ways to be involved and I would recommend it to everyone.
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Kirsten Scott
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/ WALKING GROUP LEADER
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Karen Nield
ART TUTOR
After a long career in the health industry in 2011 I decided to explore my interest in more creative areas. I started with interior design but quickly decided my long term passion for visual arts. It’s very rewarding for me as an art tutor when students are able to explore and develop their own artistic style. I have a strong emphasis on drawing as a foundation for learning all art techniques and my experience in tutoring includes watercolour, oil and acrylic painting.
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Lynette Ng
ZUMBA TEACHER
Hi, I'm Lynnette! I live in Melbourne and was born in Singapore. I've been a ZIN™ Member since September 2013 and I absolutely LOVE Zumba! The reason is simple: every class feels like a party! I am licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba® Toning, Zumba Gold®, Zumba® Kids & Kids Jr.. I love how Zumba is “exercise in disguise” - it’s such a fun full-body workout - the hour just flies by! Come and join me - I guarantee you will have a blast! Got questions? Don't hesitate to drop me a message!
In 1981 a group of interested women decided to look at some past community efforts taken to set up a community centre. They visited the Nunawading Community House and felt that a Community House such as the one they visited was needed for the Burwood area. Appreciation should be expressed at this stage for the great support received from the Burwood Sub-Branch RSL, and in particular the then President, Mr Charles Poulton. The use of the Branch premises enabled a start to be made with the activities of a neighbourhood house. A public meeting was held on 4 July 1984, and it was established that the committee would pursue the establishment of a permanent Neighbourhood House.
