Mid-Year Update 2026

During the first six months of 2026, our community hubs provided vital access and support to families. So far this year, hubs have:

  • engaged with 9,899 families
  • delivered 3,480 early childhood activities 
  • supported 1,137 participants regularly attending English classes
  • made 5,082 referrals to external support services
  • partnered with 468 organisations to deliver activities, programs and support
  • provided 1,005 participants with volunteering opportunities and,
  • helped participants secure 229 jobs as a direct result of their connection to a hub.

Previous Reports

Hub Census 2025 – Key findings
The Hub Census 2025 highlights the significant role community hubs play in building belonging, strengthening early learning, and supporting pathways to participation and employment.
2025 in Review
This report highlights key outcomes, participation and impact from across the national community hubs network in 2025, reflecting progress at a national level and the ongoing support hubs provide to families through schools and local communities.
Mid-Year Update 2025
At the six-month mark of 2025, we look back on some of the stories of impact from our hubs network. The first half of 2025 has brought encouraging momentum – from sustaining a strong national footprint of 98 hubs to continuing the vital support hubs provide to families throughout the school year.
Executive summary: Social return on investment evaluation of the National Community Hubs Program, 2023
This report aims to highlight the impact of the National Community Hubs Program on local communities throughout Australia by estimating the social return on investment of the program in 2023.
Social return on investment evaluation of the National Community Hubs Program 2023
The SROI evaluation concluded that a staggering $65.7 million of social benefits were derived through participation in the community hub network in 2023 – generating a return of $3.50 for every dollar invested.
2024 in Review
In 2024, schools welcomed 13,790 new and existing families into their hubs. The 2024 in Review tells the stories of how our national network of hubs helped their communities connect, share and learn.