Supporting Defence Families, Strengthening Community

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Together We Grow, Together We Belong

Simpson Barracks Community Centre (SBCC) is a not-for-profit organisation, established for the support of individuals, partners and families living a Defence lifestyle, by offering the development of support networks, friendships, and sharing of knowledge.

Our primary source of funding comes from the Community Support Coordination Program (CSCP), provided by the Department of Defence through the Community Engagement team. Their aim is to provide financial and holistic support to our Defence Community Group

SBCC provide a range of programs and services to assist members to settle and feel a part of the Greater Melbourne community. Some of these programs include Little Buddies baby sessions, Barracks Buddies Play group, Coffee Catch-ups, Community Events, Craft Groups, Book Group and Social Activities. 

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A community we can work on together

A place where Defence families feel seen, supported, and connected - where small moments of movement, friendship, creativity, and care weave into something bigger than any one of us. It’s a shared effort to create belonging, lift each other up, and make this village stronger

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Building Connection, Growing Strength

Support Us and Make a Positive Impact

Our Proud Sponsors

  • Watsonia RSL Sponsor
  • The bearded pig sponsor
  • San Churro Sponsor
  • Open Arms Sponsor
  • Ministry of Chocolate Sponsor
  • Hoyts Greensborough Sponsor
  • Logo of the Ministry of Chocolate featuring a stylized cocoa pod inside a circle with text.
  • A stylized illustration of a pig's face with a beard inside a triangle with the text "The Bearded Pig" below.
  • Logo for San Churro Chocolateria in an orange circle with white text.
  • Bunnings Warehouse logo with blue background, white and red text.
  • Black background with white text reading "Est. 1993 Beraldo Coffee" in stylized font.
  • Logo of Australian Veterans Coffee Co, featuring a black and white coffee bean with a cane and a hook, encircled by a red ring with the company name in white letters.