Vermont South Community House is a community based, community governed, not for profit organisation, incorporated under the provisions of the Associations Act. The House was established in 1976 as a direct result of the need to provide community facilities in the then newly developed area of Vermont South. Since that time the House has been a focal point of local community activity and has developed a growing range of programs and services to meet many of the needs of both local residents and those from further afield.

The Community House was first located at 557 Burwood Highway and by early 1985 it was evident that these premises would no longer be suitable. The new House located at Karobran Drive and funded by the then Nunawading Council, was opened in June 1987. Since relocating to Karobran Drive in 1987  the Community House has undergone a number of extensions and renovations, including the building of two large rooms (the Banks Room and the Studio), a well equipped computer lab and children’s toilets, increasing the size of the child care room and the office and converting the garage into the Workshop.

Since it's establishment Vermont South Community House has been an excellent model of the way in which people can work together to enrich the lives of individuals and build social capital in the community. In November 2006 and June 2007 two community mosaic projects were unveiled (“The Four Seasons” and “The Joy of Life”), which were facilitated by the Community House and involved residents of the local aged hostel, students from local primary schools and members of the community. Other community building projects have included the construction of a “Fairy Garden” for the Creche children and the mural for the Workshop, which was completed by the children in the after school art class. The Community House has also produced and distributed (by volunteers) a monthly newsletter to the 4,000 homes in Vermont South since 1976.  Vermont South Community News is an invaluable community resource that has connected people to the Community House and to their community in general.