The National Community Hubs Program is a place-based initiative that supports families from culturally diverse backgrounds, particularly women with pre-school aged children.

Based in primary schools, hubs create welcoming spaces where families can connect, learn and access support from the early years.

Hubs are grounded in a proven, people-centred model and are tailored to the needs of local families. Each hub reflects its community, providing a safe and inclusive environment where participants can build confidence, develop skills and experience a strong sense of belonging.

Participation in the program is opt-in. School principals choose to host a hub, recognising the value of creating a welcoming space for families within their school community.

Each hub is led by a hub leader, employed by the school, who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the hub. Hub leaders design activities, foster relationships and build partnerships that respond to the needs and interests of families attending the hub.

Hubs are supported by local support agencies, who work alongside schools to connect hubs with services and organisations in their local area. These agencies provide guidance and help broker partnerships that strengthen each hub’s capacity to support families.

Strong collaboration between school leaders, hub leaders and support agencies underpins the success of the program. As families build confidence and connection, many also begin to contribute – to the hub, the school and the broader community. Together, we’re building stronger communities, one relationship, one conversation and one act of inclusion at a time.