About Us

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

In doing this we will:

  • 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.

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
Brian Kennedy – Vice President
Tracie Ramsdale – Secretary
Anne Robinson – Treasurer
General committee members
Merilyn Milton
Colin Harding
Ted Gardner
Leanne Dod
Claudia McKay 

Policies

Currently there are 22 Policy documents guiding our work at Maleny Neighbourhood Centre. All volunteers, staff, centre visitors, clients and contractors should be aware of these Policies. The first step is to have a read. The policies are:

  1. Conflict Resolution Policy Download Conflict Resolution Policy here
  2. Volunteer Management Policy Download Volunteer Management Policy here
  3. Workplace Health and Safety Policy Download Health & Safety Policy here
  4. Privacy & Confidentiality Policy Download Privacy & Confidentiality Policy here
  5. Ethics Policy Download Ethics Policy here
  6. Code of Conduct Policy  Download Code of Conduct Policy here
  7. Disciplinary & Dismissal Policy Download Disciplinary & Dismissal Policy here
  8. Bullying & Cyber bullying Policy Download Bullying & Cyber bullying Policy here
  9. MNC Recruitment Policy Download MNC Recruitment Policy here
  10. Social Media Policy Download Social Media Policy here
  11. MNC Feedback & Complaints Policy Download Feedback & Complaints here
  12. Management Committee Confidentiality Policy Download Management Committee Confidentiality Policy here
  13. Emergency Relief Policy Download Emergency Relief Policy here
  14. Management Committee Code of Conduct Policy Download Management Committee Code of Conduct Policy here
  15. MNC Purchasing Policy Download MNC Purchasing Policy here
  16. Risk Management Policy Download Risk Management Policy here
  17. Child Protection Policy Download Child Protection Policy here
  18. Financial Management & Delegations Policy Download Financial Management & Delegations Policy here
  19. Auspicing Policy Download Auspicing Policy here
  20. Conflict of Interest Policy Download Conflict of Interest Policy here
  21. Continuous Quality Improvement policy Download Continuous Quality Improvement police here
  22. Diversity and Inclusion policy Download Diversity and Inclusion Policy here