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Welcome to our March newsletter
International Women's Day will be held on Sunday 8 March and MNC will be holding a special lunch to celebrate on Thursday 5th. The aim of the movement is to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions and celebrate women's achievements. We invite you to wear something purple and bring a friend or friends – any gender!
And MNC has received a very welcome grant from the Qld Government's Dignity First Fund which will further enable the Centre to support women transitting from homelessness in our Women's House project. (More below).
– Karen Sheiles and Wendy Oakley, editors
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Correction to February newsletter
The MNC Committee would like it noted that the correct reason for Nooreen Harris’s resignation was: ‘To enable her to focus on her personal well being’.
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Thursday 5 March, 12.30–1.30 pm
We invite you to attend our celebration of International Women's Day. We ask that everyone wears something purple, and we are offering complimentary hand massages for all ladies. Come along and help us acknowledge International Women's Week – bring a friend along!
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Be Connected digital cafe for over 50s
Wednesday 11 March 9.30-11.30am
Wednesday 25 March 9.30-11.30am
Need some help with the internet or a computer program/app? Or just out of practice? At this free drop in session there will be a mentor to guide you. Bring your own device fully charged with access, user names and passwords (e.g. apple ID). More info phone 5499 9345.
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Energy, wellbeing & dowsing afternoon
Saturday 28 March, 12–4.30pm
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Jim & Nev will be conducting this workshop at MNC. Registration and introduction to your dowsing rods and pendulum will take place between 12.05 and 12.50pm. Presentations start at 1pm and conclude at 4.30pm.
Attendees will be introduced to their energy fields, then be shown how to locate items with the dowsing rods and use the pendulum to increase internal energy.
Afternoon tea will be provided along with your own set of dowsing rods and pendulum to take home.
Cost $25, numbers limited to 20. Please contact Jim on 5494 3229 or at zrowaste@gmail.com to register for the course or for more information. |
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Magic Mandala Retreat
18 April OR 30 May
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Discover painting from true imagination, learn easy painting techniques and create your own Magic Mandala representing a dream or intention for your life! This will be a fun and inspiring day! No painting experience required.
Investment $175 (incl. all art materials / morning and afternoon tea), To book your spot, call Asaya 0431 063 003 www.dreamintobeing.com
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Fashionistas Fundraiser
Saturday 2 May, 9am - 12pm
All stalls $10 each. Quality clothes and labels that you may have worn just once to a wedding and that you know that you will not wear again. Ladies, men's and children's clothes. Sell, swap or give away. Clothes for sale must be hanging and priced. Other clothes may be on a table. Accessories too! Phone Deborah Swain on 0417 626 167 for more info or to book your stall.
View the poster. |
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MALENY TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
In August 2019 MNC submitted an application for Round 4 of the Qld Government’s Dignity First Fund. The Government sought proposals that aimed to support people transition from homelessness, with lasting dignity. In December 2019 MNC was advised that their application had been successful.
Funding started in January and will finish in December, and will support tenants of the Maleny Temporary Accommodation for Women and Children (Women’s House) to move into more permanent housing, by assisting them with the purchase of essential items such as beds and linen, white goods and kitchen and cleaning appliances.
From the start of this project in late 2018, MNC has supported 14 women and 11 children with accommodation who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. 12 women and 8 children have been able to make other housing arrangements, with 2 women and 3 children currently living at the women’s house.
Tenants are assisted to link with services that will support them both emotionally and physically and that will help them to secure suitable housing. Unfortunately, although many of the tenants would like to stay in the Maleny area there are limited affordable housing opportunities here.
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The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) and StepUP
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Every Tuesday, 9am– 12 noon
Loans officer Cossette Thompson from St Vincent De Paul is available fortnightly to assist people with the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) and StepUP loans.
StepUP is a low interest loan for people on low incomes who have difficulty accessing credit from a bank. Applicants can borrow from $800–$3,000 with up to three years to repay. There are no fees. Cossette also specialises with both financial literacy and assisting Indigenous communities. Please allow 1.5 hours for your appointment.
Phone 5499 9345 to book an appointment.
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Volunteer of
the month –
Jim Straker
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Currently MNC vice president and coordinator of both Fixit Cafe and the MNC garden, Jim has been at the Centre for about 5 years. He helps anywhere it may be needed.
Jim is an environmental and civil engineer and has worked in at least 10 different countries, mainly in the field of waste management. Kim and Jim (married for 52 years) live on an acre block in Reesville – koalas, echidnas and many different birds visit this green wilderness.
On many Friday afternoons Jim provides JP services at Maleny Library. He has been a JP for 27 years and enjoys being able to help people in this way. Dowsing, native bees and fixing things are also some of Jim’s other passions.
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Our last Fixit was a good day with some bicycles being refurbished and secateurs and garden tools sharpened.
We have a great team who undertake the tasks but everyone would like to have a backup person for holiday or other personal times when they can not attend Fixit. We therefore seek the following additional helpers:
– Sewer for minor rips and tears
– Bicycle repairs
– Wood worker for small furniture items
If you are interested, please contact Jim on 5494 3229 or at zrowaste@gmail.com
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We need you! Volunteers wanted for 2020
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If you would like to join our volunteer crew and are open to having an informal chat with Nancy our Volunteer Support Worker, you can book through our website HERE, drop into the Centre to make an appointment, or phone 5499 9345. |
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OFFICE SPACE available at MNC
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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• Maleny Anglican Church
• Maleny IGA • Maleny Credit Union
• Habitat Support • Gary Stipanov
• Eugenie Schwartz
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PANTRY:
1 litre UHT full cream and soy milk, tea bags, tins of baked beans and spaghetti.
EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM:
$20 fuel vouchers & IGA vouchers always needed!
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Community lunch
Every Thursday, 12.30pm,
$5 donation if possible or help in the kitchen.
Join us for a delicious lunch and meet other community members.
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Drop In NDIS Support: Maleny
First Wednesday of the month, 10am–12 noon
Free informal sessions If you'd like some personal support. View the flyer |
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EPICC Maleny
Support for people with disabilities. Fridays 9.30am-3.30pm
View the poster here
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Maleny Fix It Cafe
Thursday 12 March, 9.00 am –2.30pm. Alterations, furniture and bike repairs. Items need to be brought in on the day for initial assessment. More info 5499 9345.
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W2M Refugee Support Group
Meets first Thursday of the month.
All welcome.
Visit our Facebook page
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Next LETS fortnightly office – 12 March
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Next LETS market: 14 March
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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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The Sound of Soul
HU chant & spiritual conversation with a spiritual theme on the 2nd Wednesday 6 - 7:30 pm
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Qi Gong
Tuesdays from 2 – 3 pm.
Public $5.00, volunteers free. Phone 5429 6208 for more info.
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Knitfest
Tuesdays 10 am–12 pm. Learn to knit/crochet or work on items for the July festival 2020. More info
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Maleny Young Women's Program
Fortnightly on Friday, 3.30-6.30 pm. 6 Mar 20
More info |
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Be Connected Digital Cafe
Fortnightly on Wednesday, 9.30-11.30am
For over 50s.
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