Turning 40 is a piece of cake

Tatura Community House is known for bringing community members together. But on its 40th anniversary, it was time for the house’s nearest and dearest to gather in celebration.

Bustling through the community house on Thursday, November 17 were more than 70 excited guests consisting of former and current staff, committee members, representatives from Tatura organisations and Tatura residents.

Among the food, drinks and chitchat, guests were greeted with beautiful displays of history creative posters of activities and user groups, lists of current and previous staff and committee members, and a 40-year timeline.

Many regional organisations have come and gone in that time, making one question why places like Tatura Community House not only survive, but thrive.

Tatura Community House co-manager Nadine Pichler said the answer lay in their accessibility and necessity to people.

“It always comes back to cultural and social inclusion, and being open to everyone and every new idea,” Nadine said.

“We really listen to what people tell us and we don’t send anyone away without at least addressing their issues.

“We many not be able to help everyone, but we work with a range of activities and services that we can connect people with.”

The Cubby House is one of the many growing assistance programs the community house has offered since its inception.