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We love meeting new people at the Neighbourhood Centre and new volunteers are always welcomed with open arms! Come in for a chat if volunteering at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre fits into your week!
The Centre's AGM will be held on Thursday 30 August this year and we encourage all members to participate. Nominations are also sought for the MNC committee.
– Karen Sheiles & Wendy Oakley, editors
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by Nooreen Harris, Centre Coordinator
Over the last 5 years the Neighbourhood Centre has hosted a number of community conversations about housing and homelessness in and around Maleny, which have lead to the establishment of a number of initiatives including CHASM and Smart Living Society.
These discussions and subsequent research have highlighted the plight of women and women with children who are suffering housing stress. MNC has worked with a number of individuals, churches and organisations to place some of these women and children into transition accommodation and to work with other housing providers to secure ongoing appropriate housing but... Full article
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Maleny Wellbeing Group – seeking members
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Next meeting, Wednesday 11 July, 10am
The Maleny Wellbeing Group began in 2016 following a research project which looked at ways of reducing the risk of suicide, as well as build resilient communities. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month and is always looking for more members. The group’s aim is to identify ways to assist the local Hinterland community in suicide prevention and building resilient communities.
More info: Nooreen Harris, ph: 5499 9345
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WANTED: Green/reusable
shopping bags for our Emergency Relief clients
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Gifts from the Credit Union
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MNC has so far been rewarded with $2,200 from the Maleny Credit Union's Club Loans Reward Program since it started. 34 clubs and organisations have benefited from over $9,000 put back into local communities so far. On behalf of these clubs and organisations we would like to say “thank you” if you have used Maleny Credit Union for your lending needs. Every new loan drawn down at MCU will benefit a club of your choice. Find out more
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Born in a Welsh mining village, Ray James joined the Royal Navy as a youngster. He has travelled the world over to approximately 46 countries for both pleasure and work. Ray and his wife moved to Maleny in 2016 and he has been a volunteer for most of that time, including serving as a MNC Committee member. He enjoys reading and touring the countryside.
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Catering for your next event
The Neighbourhood Centre offers catered dinners or breakfasts for community organisations and service clubs, which also helps provide fundraising for much needed services at MNC. We offer a delicious 2 course meal, main with dessert including tea and coffee. From $20 per person. Private function catering also available.Please contact Admin, phone 5499 9345
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Maleny Floral Art classes
9am, second Thursday of each month, with Meryl
Learn how to turn the flowers in your garden into pretty arrangements for your living room. Meryl will demonstrate how easy this is to do! In preparation for each workshop, Meryl creates an arrangement and she photographs each stage of the process. Prior to the next workshop, she emails the participants this information.
For more information, phone or call into the Centre. Next workshop 10 July, 9am-12.There is a $5 cost.
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MNC current projects update
The Share House Project has been busy seeking financial donations to start the project. Policy framework is finalised and the next meeting will look towards establishing a premises.
The Maleny Innovative Housing Project is commencing Stage 3, which will look at financial aspects of ageing in place or retrofitting your home, including costs and impact on factors such as Centrelink and Aged Pension.
For more information or to be involved with any of these projects please email Centre Coordinator
Nooreen Harris or phone (07) 5499 9345.
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Office space available at MNC
We have two great community-based office spaces available for rent at community rates. The Centre receives up to 10,000 participant visits per year offering a strong potential client base in a respected community facility... more info
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To Secrets on the Lake for raffle proceeds of $1020 and to the residents of Sunstone Gardens who donated three bags of food.
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DONATIONS NEEDED THIS MONTH...
PANTRY: Tins of lentils, shampoo and conditioner
EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM:
Blankets. $20 fuel vouchers & IGA vouchers still urgently needed
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Suicide prevention workshop
Saturday 4 August, 10am, Mapleton Community Hall
A 3 hour training workshop to increase suicide alertness, available to anyone above 17 years of age. Participants need to book beforehand – phone 5499 9345 or email the MNC coordinator. Cost: $15 to be paid on the day.
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Thursday 30 August 2018, 4pm
MNC wishes to advise that our AGM will be held next month. We would also like to call for nominations to the committee. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
More information: email Nooreen, (07) 5499 9345.
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Friday 14 September, 3.30–9pm
Back in 2018, transforming the Centre into a magical gypsy encampment with music, food, stalls and workshops. Hosted by the Maleny Flexi School.
More info: Sammalen, Maleny Flexi School, 5429 6958
View the poster.
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Community lunch
Every Thursday, 12.30pm,
$5 donation if possible or help in the kitchen and contribute to the lunch.
Join us for a delicious lunch and meet other community members.
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Maleny Rapid Fix
(previously FixIt Cafe)
Thursday 12 and 26 July, 9am – 2.30pm
Items need to be brought in on the day for initial assessment. Contact 5499 9345 for more info.
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EPICC Maleny
Support for people with disabilities. Fridays 9.30am-3.30pm
View the poster here
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Be Connected Cafe
Every second Friday, 9.30am–12.30pm, next session 20 July. For people aged 50+. Guidance developing IT skills. Contact 5499 9345.
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W2M Refugee Support Group
Meets first Monday of the month.
All welcome.
Visit our Facebook page
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Next LETS weekly office – 5 July
Every Thursday from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Next LETS market
14 July
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Community Legal Outreach Service
Provides family and general law advice and referral services. (07) 5443 7827.
Read more...
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CBC number 43356
Just quote the CBC number above when making your groceries purchase, and proceeds will be donated to MNC.
More details
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Compassionate Housing Affordability Solutions Maleny
Working to increase the supply of affordable housing
More info
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Eckankar: HU chant and spiritual discussion theme
The Sound of Soul
As Soul, you have the God-knowledge within.
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm
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