What are we up to?
We're being built in the open.
We’re taking practical, community-led steps to bring NNEST to life — and we’re doing it in the open. That means sharing progress as it happens, being clear about how decisions are made and funds are managed, and inviting people who live here to shape what comes next. We’ll keep showing our working, learning from what doesn’t work, and following through on what we say — so the trust we build now becomes something that lasts.
Progress update
Where we are
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Milestone | Status |
Over 18 months of community engagement | ✅ Complete |
Working group formed | ✅ Complete |
Inaugural meeting held & committee elected | ✅ 30 April 2026 |
Model Rules adopted as our constitution | ✅ Complete |
Incorporation paperwork lodged with CAV | ✅ Complete |
First funding applications | ✅ Complete |
Letters of support | ✅ Complete |
New town website build | 🎉 Almost complete |
Former school site activation | 📋 Site evaluations planned |
First events and programs delivered | 🔮 Planning now |
Library site (Stage 1) activation | 🌱 Long-term aspiration |
What We're Working On Right Now
Former School Site
Progressing preliminary access, inspections and assessments to understand the condition, compliance requirements, costs, risks and opportunities associated with possible community use of the former Noojee Primary School.
Digital Infrastructure
Continuing development of the Noojee community website and discovery platform, including information about local businesses, attractions, services, community groups and visitor resources.
Community Connections Mapping
Identifying businesses, services, organisations, skills and resources already supporting the community and exploring where stronger connections or partnerships may help fill gaps.
Partnerships
Building relationships with local and regional businesses, educators, environmental organisations, training providers, services and potential project partners.
Programs
Developing and testing workshops, practical learning opportunities and community activities through existing and partner locations while longer term site planning continues.
Noojee Library
NNEST has previously explored options for reactivating the long closed Noojee Library.
Significant structural and tenure challenges currently limit the viability of this proposal, however NNEST remains supportive of future opportunities to return underused community assets to productive community use where sustainable arrangements can be achieved.
Community Support
Thankyou to our business supporters
Community Involvement
Why this stage matters most
The moment before a community hub opens its doors is the moment its character is set.
The people who show up now — as members, as letter-writers, as volunteers, as practitioners, as critical friends — shape what NNEST becomes. Once programs are running, patterns are hard to change. Right now, everything is still shapeable.
If there's something you want NNEST to be, now is the time to help make it that.