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The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre

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the bowen neighbourhood centre

ABOUT US

 

Mission Statement.

We will provide an innovative, accessible range of services to educate, support and assist people and communities, particularly those most vulnerable.


Vision Statement.

We contribute towards the dignity, well-being and quality of life of the communities we support.


Our objectives.

The objectives of the Bowen Community Council shall be to seek the advancement and improvement in the community and social welfare sector by any or all of the following means:

  • To seek the advancement and improvement of the Bowen Community by continually creating and strengthening our ties within the communities we work with.
  •  To respect, listen and value the importance of the people who seek our support, resources, and referrals 
  • To actively  seek partnerships with like-minded organisations and community groups for  the benefit of our community.
  • To encourage community participation by providing spaces for meetings and activities.
  • To provide a  safe and supportive workplace environment for staff and volunteers, with equal opportunity, diversity, and training options.
  • To closely align our core values with the Declaration of Human Rights and the 30 articles contained within the declaration.
  • To provide  assistance for those experiencing financial distress, destitution, suffering, misfortune, helplessness, homelessness, family domestic violence, or experiencing poor literacy.
  • To do all  things as may be incidental or ancillary to the attainment of these      objects.


What are our principles?

The Bowen Community Council Inc operates within a community development framework and has adopted the social justice principles of participation, rights, access and equity. The organisation aims to ensure that all who come in contact with us experience the culture that flows from these values.

  • A physically safe, healthy and non-threatening environment
  • Maximum participation in decision making
  • Transparent information about rights and responsibilities
  • Personal privacy and confidentiality
  • Access to available services, support or referrals
  • Equal opportunities to participate in activities and programs
  • Affirmative action with disadvantaged groups
  • Support and respect for diversity



Privacy Policy 

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre collects personal information to provide you with assistance, your personal information may be disclosed to partner agencies, service providers, local governments and non-government organisations that may be able to help you with support services. Unless authorised or required by law, your personal information will not otherwise be disclosed to any other third party without your consent. The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre adheres to The Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), The Australian Privacy Principles and is guided by in our policies and procedures the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Meet our team

Staff

Board members

Board members

Stephanie - BNC Executive Officer 

Lauren - BNC Community Connect Worker 

Lauren - BNC Reception 

Jacintha -BNC Administration 

Tahkeya - BNC Community Support Worker/No Interest Loans


Xena – Cooinda Coordinator 

Linda – Cooinda Support Worker/Community Engagement Office

Jade – Cooinda Support Worker 

Board members

Board members

Board members

Christine 

Jill B 

Greg

John

Penny

Sue 

Faileen

Starr


Volunteers

Board members

Volunteers

Heather 

Diane 

Chris

Greg

Sue

Joe

Carmen 

Lydie 

Bill 

Paul

Siena 

Dee

Veronica


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