The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre has a significant impact on the well-being of the Maleny community. It provides essential services and support to those in need, fosters social connections, and promotes community engagement. The centre is a vital part of the fabric of Maleny and the Hinterland, contributing to making it a thriving and inclusive community.
History
The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre began in 1990 when a group of concerned Maleny residents recognised the need to develop a response to the growing needs of families, young people and vulnerable members of the community. The organisation was incorporated in 1994 and became the first community association in Maleny that had a specific purpose to address poverty and social disadvantage in the area.
Today the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre is a welcoming multifunctional community space in the heart of Maleny that provides for those in need and opportunities for community connection and wellbeing.
Mission Statement
To achieve this vision we will continue to:
- Build MNC as a vibrant, dynamic, ethical, sustainable and effective organisation that is driven by the local community.
- Work with local organisations and agencies to meet our community’s needs
- Respect, care for and support our members, staff and volunteers;
- Work collaboratively with community groups and individuals;
- Develop partnerships based on mutual respect;
- Create innovative responses to poverty and disadvantage;
- Identify community needs;
- Organise and deliver projects with community members;
- Advocate to local, state and commonwealth governments to improve services to our area;
- Share our resources with the wider community, particularly those who are marginalised and disadvantaged;
- Make our facilities available to other groups in a spirit of cooperation;
- Provide a safe space for new groups to emerge;
- Provide the role of auspice for new and emerging groups;
- Support our volunteers with training and rewards to enhance their participation with our programs;
- Celebrate diversity;
- Encourage participation;
- Provide access to services.
In doing this we will:
Meet the Team
The Maleny Neighborhood Center is governed by a volunteer management committee, ensuring that decisions and policies are made with the input and dedication of community members who are committed to serving the needs of the local area.
The 2024 Management Committee
Ian Demack – President
Tracie Ramsdale – Vice President
Merilyn Milton – Secretary
Brian Kennedy – Treasurer
General committee members
Corey Skipper
Anne Robinson
Roger Wescott
Staff
Centre Coordinator – Madonna
Admin & Finance – Sue
Volunteer Support – Alena
Community Development – Bronwyn