Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
Creating a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. One Roof FREE Community Dinner.

We provide compassionate support and practical assistance to individuals and families in the Maroochydore and surrounding communities. Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit organisation where people are able to come and access a wide variety of services in a friendly, accessible, respectful and just environment. The values and principles under which we operate are:Empowerment and parti

cipation of all members of the community.Respect for people as individuals, regardless of background.Equality and Equity Access to services and information that adequately meet needs within the community.Public health and safety. Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre is a link between individual needs, and community resources, within the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland. Services provided by the Centre are:COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Assisting individuals and communities reach their potential and create connections. Programs include: Community Garden- consisting of raised garden beds which members of the community can rent and grow their own produce for a nominal fee. Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre in partnership with Oz Harvest Food Rescue are providing sit down free meal to members of the community who are homeless, or struggling to feed their family on a regular basis every Tuesday night from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Come and enjoy a freshly prepared meal and a chat. All meals are prepared in our own licensed kitchen. Entry is via back of the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre.Urban Farm, Community Seedling Nursery: Selling Seedlings and fresh Herbs direct to the public. All produce is grown using certified organic seeds, organic principles in an open air, pesticide & herbicide free environment FAMILY SUPPORT; assisting families experiencing difficulties to connect with their community, and strengthen familial bonds. The Family Support Program provides practical and/or emotional support to local families experiencing difficulties and to help parents feel more confident and connect them successfully with their community. We provide many other services at Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre including TAX HELP ROOM HIRES- for workshops/events etc And so much more!! Pop in and see us if you would like any further information on any of our services and programs

As temperatures continue to fall across the Sunshine Coast, the need for safe, warm places to sleep becomes even more im...
08/06/2026

As temperatures continue to fall across the Sunshine Coast, the need for safe, warm places to sleep becomes even more important. This weekend, the Sunny Coast Sleeper provided 29 safe sleeps for people experiencing homelessness, with 24 guests accessing the service in Maroochydore and 5 in Nambour. For those on board, it was more than just a bed for the night; it's an opportunity to get the restorative sleep that so many of us take for granted.

A huge thank you to our volunteers who make this service possible each week. From our bus drivers, drivers' drivers, caretakers, night volunteers, housekeeping crew, and behind-the-scenes coordinator, your commitment ensures that people experiencing homelessness have somewhere safe and welcoming to sleep.

We would also like to thank https://www.facebook.com/Sunshinebenches/, who came to the rescue this week by helping us charge our battery system after our regular outdoor power supply blew a fuse. Your support meant the Sleeper could continue operating overnight without interruption. Thank you also to CDC for quickly repairing the power supply and getting everything back up and running.

To our funders, donors, community partners, and supporters, thank you for your ongoing generosity and belief in the service. Your support allows the Sunny Coast Sleeper to continue operating week after week, providing a practical and compassionate response to homelessness on the Sunshine Coast.

And finally, thank you to our wider community. Whether you donate, advocate, share our posts, or simply help raise awareness, you are part of making this service possible.

Every safe sleep matters. Together, we are providing more than a place to sleep; we are offering dignity and connection to people sleeping rough.

We are super STOKED to partner with Nomads Golf Sunshine Coast for their 2026 Charity Golf Day! šŸŒļøā€ā™€ļøAre you a GOLF LOVE...
08/06/2026

We are super STOKED to partner with Nomads Golf Sunshine Coast for their 2026 Charity Golf Day! šŸŒļøā€ā™€ļø

Are you a GOLF LOVER (even amateurs like me are allowed) or a LOCAL BUSINESS who wants to play or support the day? ā˜€ļø

Find more details in the flyers or comment below. šŸ™‚

Nomads have donated over $285,000 to local organisations like MNC, and this year it's our turn. Get behind the 2026 Golf Day on Friday September 4, and lets make it a HIT! šŸ†

Thank you, Nomads Golf Sunshine Coast!

It was a magic day with sunshine, blue skies, and 56 people enjoying a melt-in-your-mouth beef stir-fry with fried rice,...
04/06/2026

It was a magic day with sunshine, blue skies, and 56 people enjoying a melt-in-your-mouth beef stir-fry with fried rice, followed by banana and passionfruit upside-down cake with fresh cream for dessert.

Thanks, Fran, Margie, Sue, Ned and Coral for consistently preparing quality meals for our community.

Orange Sky Laundry had another busy afternoon, completing 7 loads of washing in 2 hours.

Thank you OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie for the fresh produce delivered each week, and to Fruit Lovers Market Maroochydore for donating the box of quality vegetables and 2 dozen eggs.

A great afternoon all round.

A huge thank you to the Mooloolaba Lions Club and Buderim Uniting Church for your generous donations to Maroochy Neighbo...
03/06/2026

A huge thank you to the Mooloolaba Lions Club and Buderim Uniting Church for your generous donations to Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre.

Your ongoing generosity makes a real difference to the many people who access our centre each week. Support from community organisations like yours helps us continue providing practical assistance, connection, meals, and safe sleeps for people experiencing homelessness and families in hardship across the Sunshine Coast.

We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support of the work we do within our community.šŸ‘

The chilly nights meant warmer sleeps on the Sunny Coast Sleeper this weekend, with 21 people accessing safe sleeps and ...
02/06/2026

The chilly nights meant warmer sleeps on the Sunny Coast Sleeper this weekend, with 21 people accessing safe sleeps and support over the weekend, with 15 in Maroochydore and 6 in Nambour.

A massive thank you to our caretakers, bus drivers, driversā€™ drivers, housekeeping crew and night volunteers who rugged up in the cold and helped make sure everyone on board felt safe, warm and cared for throughout the night.

We also want to thank our funders, supporters and community partners. Without your ongoing support, the Sunny Coast Sleeper simply wouldnā€™t operate.

With demand continuing to grow, we are now looking at extending the Nambour service to two nights a week. To help make this happen, we are currently seeking community members to volunteer in the roles of bus drivers, caretakers, night service volunteers, driversā€™ drivers and housekeeping.

Every one of these volunteer roles helps provide rough sleepers with something many people take for granted: a safe nightā€™s sleep. Restorative sleep plays a huge role in both physical and mental wellbeing. It helps improve memory, concentration and problem-solving, strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, and gives the body and mind a chance to recover.

The Sunny Coast Sleeper isnā€™t just a bus. Itā€™s a circuit breaker. Sometimes the first step forward isnā€™t a housing application or a job interview, itā€™s simply getting enough sleep to think clearly again.

If you would like to volunteer for the Sunny Coast Sleeper and help provide a safe place for people to rest, please email [email protected] and we can send you out a volunteer information package. If you are waiting on a reply, please check your spam or junk folder.

The price of one large Big Mac meal can help improve someoneā€™s physical and mental wellbeing while helping keep the wheels turning and the doors open for those who need it most.
To donate, click the link www.givenow.com.au/sunnycoastsleeper

MNC is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) and holds Deductible Gift Recipient Status (DGR)

This means any donation you make over $2.00 is tax-deductible.

Together, we can create a community where no one is left out in the cold.

A chilly, clear-sky start to the day didnā€™t slow our One Roof crew down, with Fran, Ned, Janita and Zai in the kitchen c...
02/06/2026

A chilly, clear-sky start to the day didnā€™t slow our One Roof crew down, with Fran, Ned, Janita and Zai in the kitchen cooking up a delicious lunch for 70 community members.

Todayā€™s menu was Mexican meatballs served on Mexican rice with a rich homemade tomato sauce, cheesy garlic bread, followed by peach upside-down cake and custard for dessert.

Orange Sky Australia also had a cracker of a day, completing 8 loads of washing for people doing it tough in the cold weather.

A big thank you to OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie for the fresh produce and ongoing support, and to North Coast Food for the generous donation of two cartons of butter. Support like this helps make these community meals possible.

Our next community lunch is this Thursday from 12.00pmā€“1.30pm. Please note we ask for a gold coin donation, which helps cover the cost of takeaway containers.

With no let up in the rain, our One Roof kitchen crew still turned up with smiles and a positive attitude. Today, 48 enj...
28/05/2026

With no let up in the rain, our One Roof kitchen crew still turned up with smiles and a positive attitude. Today, 48 enjoyed pasta carbonara bake, followed by warm baked pear crumble and custard for dessert.

A huge thank you to Fran, Margie, Ned, Sue, and Coral for showing up week after week to feed some of our most vulnerable community members.

Thank you, OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie, for your continued support and weekly donations of fresh produce, pantry items and meat. Thank you, Lee, from Coles Kawana, for delivering pantry items kindly donated by the community

Thank you also to Orange Sky Laundry for being on hand to wash and dry wet clothing during this ongoing weather.

And a special thank you to Josh for collecting and delivering the fresh produce generously donated by Fruit Lovers Market Maroochydore.

Thank you to Mick of Mick's Meat Barn, Warana, for generously adding extra meat to our order this week.

Community support like this ensures nobody misses out on a warm meal or clean clothing

Thank you to the staff at Sunshine Plaza Commonwealth Bank for your generous donation of pantry and hygiene items for ou...
27/05/2026

Thank you to the staff at Sunshine Plaza Commonwealth Bank for your generous donation of pantry and hygiene items for our community.

Support like this helps us continue providing assistance to individuals and families doing it tough across the Sunshine Coast. From basic food supplies to everyday hygiene essentials, these donations will make a real difference to people accessing our services.

We appreciate your generosity and community spirit. Thank you for helping us support some of our most vulnerable community members.

Another busy One Roof Community Meal today with 66 delicious roast chicken and veggie mains served, followed by chocolat...
27/05/2026

Another busy One Roof Community Meal today with 66 delicious roast chicken and veggie mains served, followed by chocolate mousse with macerated strawberries and cream for dessert.

Thank you to Fran, Zai, Coral, Sue, and Ned for your teamwork, creativity, and the effort you continue to put into the meals each week. The meal not only looked amazing but tasted just as good.

Orange Sky Laundry also had a very busy day, completing 9 loads of washing due to the ongoing rain and many rough sleepers arriving with wet clothing and bedding. Access to clean, dry clothes makes a real difference, especially during this weather.

Thank you also to OzHarvest Sunshine Coast and Gympie for the fresh produce donated throughout the week. Your ongoing support helps make these meals possible for so many people doing it tough in our community.

Shout out to Jo, who is recovering from hip surgery and John, who is collecting the pantry items from the trolleys out the front of Coles supermarkets every week. Thank you.

Address

2 Fifth Avenue
Maroochydore, QLD
4558

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61754436696

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