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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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📢 FREE JCU TAX CLINIC – MAREEBA 📢
Need help with your tax return or tax-related questions? The James Cook University (JCU) Tax Clinic is coming to Mareeba and offering free, confidential tax assistance to eligible community members.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Location: Mareeba Community Centre
✅ Free service
✅ Confidential advice
✅ Appointments available
📲 Bookings are essential. Secure your appointment here:
www.jcu.edu.au/college-of-business-law-and-governance/tax-clinic/jcu-tax-clinic-application-form
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JCU Tax Clinic Application Form
From time-to-time we may consider matters which do not meet the standard eligibility criteria, subject to the discretion of JCU Tax Clinic Director.
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💙 Friday 24 July – International Self-Care Day 💙 INTERNATIONAL SELF-CARE DAY Self-care doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Sometimes it's as simple as: ☕ Enjoying a quiet cuppa 🚶 Going for a walk 📖 Reading a good book 🌿 Spending time outdoors 💜 Talking with someone you trust 😴 Getting enough rest Remember—you can't pour from an empty cup. Take a little time today to care for yourself. Your wellbeing matters. #InternationalSelfCareDay #Wellbeing #MareebaCommunityCentre
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🎉 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🎉 🌳 Did you know? Australia's largest butterfly is found right here in Far North Queensland! The Cairns Birdwing Butterfly can have a wingspan of up to 20 centimetres, making it one of the biggest and most spectacular butterflies in Australia. 🦋 These beautiful butterflies play an important role in pollinating native plants and are only found in the rainforests of Far North Queensland. Their favourite food plant as caterpillars is the native Birdwing Vine, which helps keep their population thriving. 💚 Next time you're out enjoying our beautiful region, keep an eye out—you might be
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.
