About
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc (MVNS) was established in 1979 as the Wingham Information Centre. MVNS has provided the Greater Taree City Council local government area (and surrounds) with information, referral, community development and support services since then – by community for community. We are a vibrant organisation providing services to the Manning Valley and based in Wingham.
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Who We Are/Our Purpose and Objectives:
The Association is a public, non-profit, welfare, charitable and benevolent organisation whose objects shall be to provide aid and assistance to relieve the conditions of suffering and helplessness of the socially and economically disadvantaged people residing, volunteering, and working in the Manning Valley and surrounding LGA’s. We aim for a fair and inclusive society with reduced poverty and inequality.- Promote public knowledge of government and non-government community services, needs and resources, and advance human and civil rights for the disadvantaged in our community.
- Provide support services and relief to those community members suffering poverty and misfortune via material assistance, case work and direct service programs
- Provide social, recreational, educational and support services/activities specifically designed to address identified community needs through direct service programs and support groups.
- Initiate and participate in research and identify and develop programs with practical application that improve the quality of life for those mentioned above.
- Promote the capacity of marginalised members of our community to access resources that will enable them to participate equally in community life.
- Resource and empower individuals, groups and the community to address issues that affect them.
- Develop and maintain networks, support and liaise with government and non-government agencies, to ensure effective and efficient service provision and community development.
Our Programs & Services
MVNS runs a number of community focused projects and support services including:- Neighbourhood Centre and associated activities
- Information and Referral Services
- Community Education
- Social and Community Groups
- Support and assistance for migrants and refugees
- Avenues to improve legal outcomes for economically and socially disadvantaged people
- Programs and assistance for people in financial crisis
- Tax return assistance for low-income earners
- Community garden activities
- Child, Youth and Family Engagement Program
MVNS is managed by a voluntary committee of management who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Manager and staff of the MVNS report to the Committee of Management.