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Mareeba Community Centre
Mareeba Community Centre Inc. supports people and families across the Tablelands with practical, local help. We offer community support and referrals, food and financial assistance, financial resilience and education, family support, and wellbeing services. Our head office is based in Mareeba, on the traditional lands of the Muluridji people, with staff in Malanda and Ravenshoe and outreach services across the region.
The MCC motto, “small pieces, big picture” reflects the organisation’s commitment to working in collaboration with and as part of a larger community service network; having a holistic viewpoint, taking into account the numerous ‘pieces’ of a ‘puzzle’ and recognising and celebrating the significance of ‘small steps’ towards recovery
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🐱 Saturday 8 August – International Cat Day 🐱 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY! Whether they're playful, curious, cuddly or completely in charge of the household, cats have a special way of stealing our hearts. Today is the perfect excuse to spoil your feline friend with a few extra pats, treats or a sunny spot by the window. 📸 We'd love to see your cats! Share a photo of your furry supervisor in the comments below. 😸 #InternationalCatDay #CatLovers #CommunityConnection #MareebaCommunityCentre
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🐦 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🐦 😄 Did you know? Kookaburras don't just laugh for fun! That iconic "laugh" you hear isn't actually laughter at all—it's a way for kookaburras to claim their territory and communicate with their family group. Their loud chorus helps let other birds know the area is already occupied and strengthens the bond between family members. Found across much of Australia, kookaburras are one of our most recognisable native birds and are famous for greeting the day with their distinctive call. 💬 Have you ever been woken up by a kookaburra's laugh? Tell us where you spotted
The centre offers a variety of services including: Information, Advice and Referral; Self help and Social groups; Computer and Internet access; Photocopying Services; Access to visiting services.
The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) enables community members living on a low income to access interest free loans up to $2000.
Community Transport provides point to point transport with care and can include trips for shopping, attending our local library and medical appointments.
Emergency Relief aims to support individuals and families to navigate financial crises and build financial wellbeing, capability and resilience by helping people address immediate needs in times of financial crisis.
Community Pantry
A low-cost food pantry providing affordable groceries to help community members manage rising living costs and access everyday essentials.
Our Financial Capability Worker provides free, confidential support to community members who may be experiencing financial stress or hardship. The role focuses on building financial capability and supporting people to strengthen their financial wellbeing through practical assistance, information, and referrals.
Social Prescribing
Helping families improve their wellbeing by connecting them with community activities, services, and supports that reduce isolation and strengthen community connection.
The Intensive Family Support programs works intensively with families who have multiple and/or complex need that impact on their parenting, family functioning and children’s safety.
Secondary Family Support works with families to reduce harm or risk of harm to children and young people, to prevent crises or problems within families from arising or escalating and to stabilise or maintain family wellbeing.
