Publications

Jeff Elliott says finding a room at the boarding house helped him get his life back on track after years of sleeping rough. (ABC News: Warwick Ford)​

NNC in the news

Final residents of Paddington boarding house face eviction, ahead of redevelopment
June 30th 2025, ABC 

Calls for NSW government to step up as elderly boarding house residents face eviction and displacement
Nov 6th 2024, ABC 

How Sydney's boarding houses evict residents in favour of students, 'millionaires' or those able to pay more
Sep 17th 2024, ABC 

Vulnerable people living in Sydney boarding houses face eviction to make way for luxury apartments
Aug 8th 2024, ABC 

Boarding houses closing across Sydney after crackdown on fire safety
Sep 6th 2023, ABC

Newtown NC’s new digs
May 2nd 2023, South Sydney Herald

‘A disaster waiting to happen’: Residents raised concerns about boarding house before deadly blaze
​March 15th, 2022, Sydney Morning Herald

Media Releases

Older and Connected

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) is part of the Sydney Community Collaborative—a partnership with Inner Sydney Voice (ISV), Canterbury City Community Centre (4Cs), Ethnic Community Services (ECS) and The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC)—working together to address social isolation and loneliness among older people in Sydney.

Today, the Collaborative has released Older and Connected, a report by Michael Fine and Bob Davidson that examines the growing impacts of social isolation and loneliness on older people. The report finds that:
  • Older people remain a major and distinct group at risk of social isolation and loneliness.
  • The growth of isolation has significant effects on health, wellbeing, social cohesion and government expenditure.
  • Improving local social connections can delay or reduce the need for costly aged care and health services.
  • Action is needed on two fronts — for those supported through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and for the 70% of older people who are not in the formal aged care system.
  • Local community organisations are central to building neighbourhood-level systems of support.
The report calls for coordinated action from all levels of government to strengthen local responses and invest in community-led solutions.

Download the report here

Reconciliation Action Plan: Innovate

As the Board of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC), we are proud to endorse the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that reflects our commitment to justice, equity, and inclusivity. Located on Gadigal land, NNC is a vibrant part of the Newtown community, which has long been a place where diverse voices and cultures come together. Justice, belonging, and social equity are cornerstones of our work.
 
Our endorsement of this RAP is a pledge to act with intention and purpose, recognising the enduring impact of past injustices on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the disproportionate challenges faced by these communities in areas such as homelessness, incarceration, and health, and we are committed to addressing these inequalities through meaningful actions.
 
The RAP is more than a document; it is a call to action. It challenges us to continue fostering a community where everyone belongs, free from racism and discrimination, and where reconciliation is not just an aspiration, but a lived reality.
 
As we move forward, we commit to working together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a future that honours our shared history, celebrates our diversity, and creates a just and inclusive community for all.
* If you are using Internet Explorer and cannot see the form above, try refreshing or using a different browser.
** Learn about how we collect and protect your detail by reading our privacy statement.​​
 © Newtown Neighbourhood Centre | Privacy | Feedback & Complaints | Contact Us
We acknowledge the Gadigal-Wangal People who are the traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. 
  •