Ivanhoe Baptist Church is a partner in the Mosaic ministry network along with West Preston, Rosanna and Regent Baptist Churches.

Through active partnership Mosaic encourages our individual churches to flourish, impacting our local communities with the message and presence of God’s Kingdom. issues and challenges, by working collaboratively, rather than overlapping or competing on ministry opportunities.

Banyule Churches Together is a fellowship of Churches who are united in their common commitment to Christ and the coming of his Kingdom, who have committed themselves to serve one another in both word and deed, who seek ways to strengthen their witness, service and worship, and search for fresh ways to express their unity in Christ so as to grow more united.

The network comprises Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, and Uniting churches from Ivanhoe, East Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Heidelberg West, and Rosanna.

Baptcare is a faith-based not-for-profit organisation that provides residential and community care for older people, support to children, families and people living with a disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Livingstone Community Centre is a member of the North East Neighbourhood House Network, a network of 35 vibrant neighbourhood houses across the North East Melbourne that share resources and work collaboratively on common priorities.

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria is the peak body for the neighbourhood house sector in Victoria. They support neighbourhood houses in the ongoing development of vibrant, inclusive and connected communities through effective community development.

Banyule City Council partners with Livingstone Community Centre to provide community services to the Banyule community. The City of Banyule is located northeast of the Melbourne CBD covering 62.5 sq km with a population approaching 127,400 people. 

We partner with the State Government through their Neighbourhood House Coordination Program auspiced by the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing

A neighbourhood house is where people can become involved in community events, find out about other services or activities in the area, join a class or support group or take up an activity for fun and enjoyment.

The Livingstone Community Centre is a member of Playgroup Victoria, a not-for-profit, incorporated association committed to helping all Victorian families discover the benefits of playgroup. It advocates for the benefits of play in a child’s early years of learning and act as support base for communities and families wanting to start and successfully run a playgroup.

The Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court supports the Livingstone Community Centre in providing food and material aid to those in need.

SecondBite is a supporter of our FoodBank program.

SecondBite is one of Australia’s largest food rescue organisations. They work with food growers, manufacturers and retailers to rescue surplus and unsold edible food that would otherwise be wasted in landfill and distribute it to local charities and non-profits around Australia.

We partner with Australia’s largest food relief organisation to provide food support through our own FoodBank.

Foodbank Victoria, is a pantry to the charity sector providing access to good quality food for the everyday Australians who are going without.