A $750,000 renovation of the Epping Community Services Hub will allow residents to continue accessing a range of vital support services.
City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Craig Lloyd was joined by Member for Thomastown Bronwyn Halfpenny on August 8 to mark the completion of the hub.
The City of Whittlesea contributed $375,000 towards the refurbishment which was matched by $375,000 from the State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
The work included construction of three additional consulting rooms, two breakout rooms for partner organisations to use, and an expanded office space catering for 10 new workstations.
There is also a new private waiting area, upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, and a refresh of existing consultation rooms.
The hub, located at 713 High Street, Epping, was set up in 2016 for partner organisations to provide services to residents of all ages, and was recognised at the LGPro Awards for Excellence for its work in helping residents navigate the complex health service system.
Currently, 13 organisations provide services such as employment, disability, financial, mental health, and domestic and family violence support, as well as emergency relief and family counselling.
The renovations will provide additional space for new and existing partner organisations to provide face-to-face and online support.
Mr Lloyd said the renovated hub would support residents in accessing services when they need it most.
“Rapid population growth and cost-of-living pressures have increased demand for many of the important services that are offered from the hub,” he said.
“These renovations will allow existing service providers to operate in purpose-built spaces that cater to the diverse needs of the community.
“It is essential that residents can access support in a safe and welcoming environment, and I thank the Victorian Government for its support in making this project happen.”
