The innovative Greenbrook Community House in Epping is designed to meet the social needs of people with a disability. Council’s Access Planner, Angela Armstrong-Wright, said the community house provides community space, leisure and recreation opportunities and a place for social interaction.
“Uniquely it is both run and managed by people with a disability,” she said. “This is just one example of the wide range of initiatives supported by Council, and is a vital component of the City of Whittlesea’s Access and Equity Strategy. The house was originally established for people who acquired a disability through a stroke, MS or an accident.
“It now caters for 100 to 120 people each week and has been a highly successful project for people aged 16 to 65 years who were not being adequately catered for through other resources.”
Jenny Wallis, from Neurological Disability Support, said the Greenbrook Community House is an important facility.
“It’s an example of Council responding to the needs of people with disabilities by providing a facility with a warm, welcoming environment where social, recreational and self help groups can get together,” she said. Several programs operate from the house and more are about to begin. These include supported dance programs, music workshops, art and mosaic classes.
Angela Armstrong-Wright said the house welcomes people who live in the surrounding areas and is always looking for volunteers to assist with activities.
