SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

English And Literacy Mentoring

Note: To be eligible to participate in all ACEP programs, participants must be at least 18 years of age.  

• English Mentoring provides an opportunity for newly arrived and settled migrants to learn basic conversational English from a volunteer tutor. The program also offers mentoring for advance grammar and writing practice.  Pre-assessment is conducted to assess the appropriateness of the program to the need of the participant. The delivery of this community program depends highly on the availability of a volunteer tutor. Contact centre reception for more information.  ​

• Basic Computer Mentoring, is offered to members of the community who are absolute beginners, for a minimal fee to cover some administrative costs. The mentoring will provide participants with the necessary knowledge to start learning and be confident with the use of simple technology for everyday use. Schedule of classes is decided when the number of participants for a class is reached. The delivery of this community program depends highly on the availability of a volunteer tutor. Contact centre reception to express your  interest and for more information.

• ​Literacy Mentoring is provided on a case to case basis, flexible entry and exit and depends largely on the availability of a volunteer tutor. The centre will make an effort to match a client with a volunteer tutor to provide one on one support. Pre-assessment is conducted to assess client need vis-à-vis the resources available & ability of the volunteer tutor to provide the required support. 

Note: Programs listed here are current at the time of printing, call the centre for an update

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• Dance to Fitness: This dance program is designed for women. Dance to fitness with a modern twist, learn line dancing, freestyle dancing and low impact Zumba moves. Dance workshops may be offered from time to time. For an update or for more information and to register for the program, please contact centre reception. Dance routines are also available online, visit www.maryboroughneighbourhoodcentre.org. 

BOOKINGs ARE NOW REQUIRED FOR EVERY ATTENDANCE, PLEASE SECURE YOUR PLACE BY CALLING ON A THURSDAY FOR A FRIDAY SESSION!

For more information, contact centre reception on 4121 2141 or email programs@maryboroughnc.org

• Sewing, Arts & crafts Program: The program is delivered in a classroom setting for Beginners and Intermediate. Information on schedule of classes & other details are promoted through the centre's Facebook page & website & distributed through the community services network. Classes start when required participant number is reached & depending on the availability of the instructor/facilitator. Alternatively, online lessons for sewing (intermediate) can be accessed on our website, check out www.maryboroughneighbourhoodcentre.org & find out what lessons are available. 

• Cancer Support Program (CSP): The program which started in 2019 provides a venue for friendship, support, activities & information through invited guest speakers & health professionals. Run by a team of volunteers, CSP is a support group that meets on a regular basis & welcomes everyone who has survived or currently going through any form of cancer, their families & carers. In addition, under this program there is also the Social Phone Call Initiative where a member of the CSP team calls participants every fortnight for a social chat & to provide an update on centre programs & services, & to remind them about the next CSP session. This initiative also services those who are not quite ready to attend a support group, & may want to start connecting through a social phone call. To find out more, call centre reception.

• CSP also run fund raising activities through the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT) event & the 'Walk for Women's Cancer' for Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ). To register for the program & to find out more, contact centre reception. 

MEETING DATES FOR 2024: 12 February     11 March     8 April     13 May     10 June     8 July

12 August     9 September     14 October     11 November     December TBA

• Youth Achievement Awards: The program started with the Maryborough Youth Community Association (MYCA). It was through MYCA that the first youth achievement awards was organised and implemented in 2001. A team of young volunteers who were members of this youth group worked very hard to start the awards ceremony that is now known as the Fraser Coast Youth Achievement Awards. Through the guidance of a Youth Coordinator, the first awards night was such a success that it has become a yearly project for MYCA. This youth achievement awards continue to grow through the support of schools, business sponsors, council and other community organisation. Check out our website or call centre reception to find out more.  

Note: Please contact the centre to check if the list below is still current.

• Justice of the Peace: By appointment. This service can certify simple documents such as sighting of signatures & original of photocopies. For other documents relating to properties, EPAs & AHDs, etc. Please contact the Justice of the Peace Branch.

• Form Assist: This service is available by appointment & depending on availability of staff or volunteer. Assistance will be in the form of supporting clients in comprehending legal, government, bank forms or others. There is no guarantee that support can be provided on complicated documents. Every effort will be made to support or refer the client to the appropriate service available if any.  

• Word Processing & Assistance with resume & cover letter: Depending on staff availability & for a small fee, the Centre may be able to assist with word processing & basic resume & cover letter. 

• From time to time the centre will be in partnership with other community organisations and relevant agencies to deliver certain types of services and programs for members of the community. This can be a financial counselling service, community legal, family relationship to name a few. To find out what is currently on offer, please give us a call.  

• The centre regularly support  significant initiatives to create community awareness, highlight an issue & provide community education. We implement community events such as International Women's Day, Seniors Week Celebration, Harmony Day, Mental Health Week & Australia Day to name a few. Depending on available resources & base on need, we also organise & implement community projects to support an issue or create a support network for a particular community concern. Check us out to know if there is an upcoming community event or project you might be interested to attend or participate in.

• The centre continuously apply for other funding opportunities in order to implement services that will be beneficial for the Maryborough Community. Information about these are promoted through our Facebook page, MNC website & through the community network.