Cobram Community House

What Cobram Community House does

Cobram Community House Inc. is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3708) headquartered at 43-45 Punt Road, Cobram, Victoria, Australia. The organization delivers nationally recognized vocational qualifications, Learn Local endorsed short courses, and community services to adult learners, seniors, learners with disabilities, and community members experiencing vulnerability in the Cobram region. Its vocational portfolio spans Certificate III and Diploma qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA), Certificate I in Transition Education, and Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Short course offerings cover barista, cooking, Canva, computers for beginners, photography, AI tools, food safety, and First Aid (delivered under Allen's Training's RTO auspices). The business model is anchored in three revenue streams: Skills First Programme government funding for subsidized training places, fee-for-service course tuition with concession pricing, and largely free community programs including the Food Relief Program and the Be Connected digital literacy initiative for seniors aged 50+.

The underlying operational technology is modest: a Learn Local endorsed training delivery framework, a Mailchimp-based email newsletter, social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and a student login portal hosted at ccheducation.trainingvc.com.au. Course administration is face-to-face at the Cobram facility, supported by on-site training rooms, a kitchen, computer lab, and community garden. The organization employs 13 staff and publishes annual reports covering the 2020-21 through 2024-25 periods, operating as an incorporated association under ABN 44 233 569 937. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the organization has no identified parent company, subsidiaries, or external ownership.

Distribution is exclusively through the single Cobram site, complemented by referral partnerships with Services Australia and Beyond Housing that channel community members into training pathways, and work placement partnerships with local childcare centers for the Early Childhood Education courses. First Aid certification relies on a partnership with Allen's Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909) as the issuing RTO. The organization's strategic positioning is that of a regional community hub combining accredited training with wraparound social services, generating value through subsidized education delivery and government-funded community programming rather than commercial scale.

Name

Cobram Community House

Legal name

Cobram Community House Inc.

Website

https://cch.vic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cobram Community House Inc. is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3708) in Cobram, Victoria delivering vocational qualifications, Learn Local short courses, and community services to adult learners, seniors, and vulnerable community members through Skills First government funding and fee-for-service tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusion, Special Needs & Early Intervention Training (IEPs/IFSPs, Neurodiversity) (EDACAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) & Progress Monitoring Services (EDAKADAI)

Keywords

• Community education
• Vocational training
• Registered training organisation
• Adult learning
• Learn local courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Cobram

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training: Revenue from Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding programs including Skills First Programme for subsidized vocational training places.
2. Course Fees: Fee-for-service training for various short courses including computing, barista, cooking classes, and accredited qualifications. Concession pricing available for eligible learners.
3. Community Services: Free and low-cost community programs including food relief, social activities, and digital literacy support for seniors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cobram Community House is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3708) delivering nationally recognized vocational qualifications (Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, CGEA Certificates I–III, Transition Education, Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy) alongside Learn Local endorsed short courses (Canva, barista, cooking, photography, AI tools) and First Aid training. It also operates community programs including food relief, Be Connected digital literacy for seniors, and social inclusion activities. Course delivery is primarily face-to-face at its Cobram, Victoria facility, supplemented by work placement partnerships.

Product overview

Cobram Community House is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3708) providing vocational education and community services in Cobram, Victoria. The organization operates as a multi-product education provider offering nationally recognized qualifications (Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, CGEA certificates, Transition Education, Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy) alongside short courses (Learn Local endorsed programs in digital skills, creative tools like Canva, hospitality training, first aid), community services (food relief, digital literacy for seniors), and social inclusion activities. The vocational qualifications form the core accredited offerings, while short courses and community activities serve as complementary programs supporting adult learning and social connection.

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Products and services

• CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care A nationally recognized vocational qualification preparing adult learners for work in early childhood education settings. Includes classroom delivery and a work placement component facilitated through local childcare centres and early learning services.
• CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care An advanced diploma designed for educators pursuing leadership roles in early childhood education, focusing on creating inclusive programs and managing early learning environments. Includes classroom delivery and work placement components.
• CGEA Program (Certificates in General Education for Adults) A skill development program in reading, writing, and numeracy that assists adult learners with study preparation, including Certificate I, II, and III in General Education for Adults. Targeted at adults with foundational skill gaps seeking to enter further training or employment.
• Certificate I in Transition Education (22705VIC) A specialized course supporting learners with intellectual disabilities to develop skills for community involvement, employment, volunteer work, or further study. Delivered at the Cobram facility with funded/concession pricing.
• Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22694VIC) A foundation course developing literacy, numeracy, and communication skills for adult learners with intellectual disabilities. Available with funded/concession pricing.
• Learn Local Short Courses Endorsed pre-accredited Learn Local training courses including Canva (beginner and intermediate), iPhone photography, cooking, barista, computers for beginners, and AI tools for everyday life. Short-duration courses delivered face-to-face at the Cobram facility.
• First Aid Training Nationally recognized first aid training delivered in partnership with Allen's Training Pty Ltd (RTO No. 90909), including HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in education and care setting, and HLTAID009 CPR. Statements of Attainment are issued by Allen's Training.
• Food Relief Program A community food relief initiative providing practical support to individuals and families experiencing genuine financial hardship or food insecurity through services designed to meet immediate needs and foster community connection.
• Community Activities Program Social inclusion activities including sewing group ($5/session), soft pastel art ($5/week), card making ($7/class), ukulele lessons ($20 for 6 weeks), Chatty Cafe, community lunches, walking groups (free), and similar community-building activities.
• Be Connected Program A free digital literacy program helping people aged 50+ to learn to use digital technology safely, addressing digital exclusion among older adults in the Cobram region.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Allen's Training Pty Ltd (RTO No. 90909)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for First Aid training delivery. Allen's Training is the issuing Registered Training Organisation for nationally recognized First Aid qualifications. Darren Shreck provides training under their auspices, with Statements of Attainment issued by Allen's Training.
• Services AustraliaminorOthersFederal government services agency referenced as a partner organization, providing referral pathways for community members seeking employment services and government support.
• Beyond HousingminorOthersHousing and support services organization operating as a community partner, providing referral pathways for community members experiencing housing vulnerability or financial hardship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Smith Family: Australian community organisation running education and learning programs for children and adults experiencing disadvantage. Comparable as a not-for-profit education provider with a similar community-focused, social inclusion value proposition and dependency on government and donor funding.
• Brotherhood of St Laurence: Large Australian community organisation delivering education, training and community services for disadvantaged cohorts. Comparable as a not-for-profit combining vocational training with wraparound community services, sharing a social-mission orientation and similar learner segments.

Others

• Adult Community Education (ACE) / Learn Local peak network: Victorian government-endorsed network of adult community education providers delivering pre-accredited short courses. Comparable network of which Cobram Community House is a member under its Learn Local endorsement for short course delivery.
• Neighbourhood Houses Victoria: Peak body for Victoria's network of neighbourhood and community houses. Directly relevant as the sector association of which Cobram Community House is a member, and as the coordinating network through which Learn Local endorsement and community education policy flows.

Broad incumbents

• Box Hill Institute: Major Victorian TAFE offering a wide range of vocational qualifications and short courses. Comparable as an established, broader-scope VET provider competing for adult learner enrolments and government Skills First funding across the same Victorian market.
• Melbourne Polytechnic: Major metropolitan Victorian TAFE delivering a broad catalogue of vocational qualifications including early childhood education and care. Comparable as a larger-scale, government-funded VET provider offering overlapping accredited programs at greater scale than Cobram Community House.
• Chisholm Institute: Large Victorian TAFE delivering vocational qualifications across multiple campuses. Comparable incumbent offering overlapping ECEC, adult literacy and short course programs with significantly broader geographic reach and marketing capacity.

Regional players

• Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (GO TAFE): Regional Victorian TAFE serving the Goulburn and Ovens regions including areas adjacent to Cobram. Directly comparable as another publicly-funded vocational provider competing for similar adult learner and community education enrolments in northern Victoria.
• Wodonga TAFE: Regional Victorian TAFE located in Wodonga delivering accredited vocational qualifications and short courses. Comparable as a regional vocational training provider with overlapping government funding streams and adult learner segments in north-east Victoria.
• Sunraysia Institute of TAFE: Regional Victorian TAFE based in Mildura delivering vocational qualifications and short courses across north-western Victoria. Closest geographic peer to Cobram Community House, sharing a regional/rural learner base and overlapping VET product categories including community services training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CobramCommunityHouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/cobramcommunityhouse.rto.3708
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cobram-community-house

Compliance2 records

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