Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre in Kuranda, Queensland | Community organisation

Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Kuranda, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4093 8933

Address: 6 Rob Veivers Dr 4881 Kuranda, QLD, Australia

Website: https://kurandanc.com

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25.01.2022 Story time. https://www.facebook.com/WuchopperenHealthService/videos/1091061574598119/

23.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our fearless leader Marg Yandell Her leadership and compassion is one of the main reason KNC is the amazing organisation that it is. We hope you are having an awesome day.

22.01.2022 If you are in crisis, or if you know of a family or youth in crisis, assistance with food and medicine is available through the Youth Assistance Fund - just go to https://www.fnqyaf.org.au/covid/apply

21.01.2022 Posts made to the KNC Facebook page are moderated by Admin. KNC promotes dignity, diversity and respect for all community members and posts will need to reflect these values. If your post does not appear, however you would like to discuss something, please call Marg or Heidi on 40938933

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17.01.2022 We wanted to share some good news stories: TRACQS staff used their swear jar money to buy food and hygiene items to stock the Street Pantry at KNC - very genero...us - Thanks Sali and team A local small shop owner donated some money and goods from her shop. The 'pay it forward' donation has been paid to the Kuranda Foodworks to help people who have lost work and are still waiting for a Centrelink payment - pls phone 40938933 for a referral Mon-Fri 9-5 while the credit lasts (this is not government money but straight from the local community). If you are in a position to donate towards this 'pay it forward' model, please contact us or Kuranda Foodworks - thanks for the kindness and generosity of those who can afford it Cairns Computer Support have been really great at supporting our Centre for the past 4 years and helped us this week with a seamless transition to a phone and work from home set up. The advice given to install proactive programs, software and equipment in the past 2 years has really put us on the front foot to manage this challenging situation. This has all been done on reduced charging as a way to support our not for profit organisation and the Kuranda community - Thanks Tom and team Nathan Sutherland has been providing a much needed service delivering food and meals - so great to see people helping people Linda Snart and her husband have been volunteering to deliver grocery orders to those who cannot/should not leave their homes If there are other good news stories please post them as they are a great way demonstrate the strengths and kindnesses that are happening

15.01.2022 Please come along and share your ideas

11.01.2022 The Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre will re-open it’s doors as a public space from 9am Monday 25th May 2020. This is following the announcement of stage 1 easing of restrictions. There will be strict social distancing and hygiene protocols in place that are detailed in the KNC COVID19 Re-opening Plan (available on request). Please be patient with volunteers and staff while we implement the necessary actions. We will be open Monday and Tuesday 9-1 and Wednesday and Thursday 9-5. ...We remain closed on Fridays. This will be reviewed in two weeks by the 8th of June. 3 people can access the public spaces (2 computers and 1 phone) at any one time with a separate entry through the ramp at the front and exit through the rear side door. Special access needs for disability or prams will be accommodated. Please use the social distancing crosses marked and follow volunteer and staff direction. KNC aims to provide fair and equitable access to services. If you have any questions please ring 40938933 or email: [email protected] See more

10.01.2022 Need a new roof? A new garage door? Or even some safe widow screens? QLD funding available for people in cyclone areas. Click on the link to see if you are eligible. ://www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/financial-help-concessions/household-resilience-program

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09.01.2022 A groundswell Kuranda Community Essentials project has been launched for those in the District who have lost or have had reduced hours from their jobs due to the Coronavirus and are still waiting for income support. If this has affected you, please contact the Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre on 40938933 Mon-Fri 9-5 or email [email protected] or [email protected] A needs assessment and referral process is available to provide essential food and medicine as... well as referral and assistance to access other available supports/information. This is not the existing emergency relief programs currently available. These services are already in place, however may not be adequate at this time due to the large number of people suddenly without an income. The project is locally funded through donations from community members directly, a GoFundMe campaign called The Kuranda Community Fund, The Kuranda Paper, St Saviours Anglican Church, Kuranda Pharmacy, Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre, the Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre and supported by the Kuranda Foodworks. The funds donated will be distributed fairly and transparently in modest provisions on an as needs basis, generally through a $50 package or electronic voucher to the Kuranda Foodworks or a specific cost amount at the Kuranda Pharmacy for essential medication. Please be patient with the staff at the Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre as we work through referrals. Provision of this essentials program will depend on funds continuing to come in via local donations. Please note, this is not from Government funding as yet and so we are relying on continuing local support. Sincere gratitude and thanks to anyone who is giving what they can at this time for those who are suffering through loss of income. This is a time for understanding, compassion and kindness. We ask that anyone wishing to donate, do so via the GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/1ymtur8yk0"

06.01.2022 Hi Everyone If anyone has a small working washing machine they are willing to donate - I know a local woman in desperate need. Please contact KNC 40938933. Thanks!!

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06.01.2022 The Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre will close it’s doors as a public space this afternoon at 5pm. This is following the announcement that stage 2 shutdowns including community and neighbourhood centres. We will transition from 9am tomorrow to a phone/email/whatsapp/zoom service. Our landline will divert to two mobile phones and all support will be provided in the best way that meets individual and family need. We are inviting anyone who can download zoom and whatsapp to do so t...o enable some virtual connection. The KNC wifi hotspot is available from our veranda and carpark for people to attend to access internet/data. No password or voucher is required. We will conduct our existing services which include family support, personal support, information and referral, etc in the best way we can still utilising our client database and existing service networks. The KNC website is a platform for information on services available locally and other information, resources, links etc. https://kurandanc.com/ See more

05.01.2022 Got some questions about Coronavirus or COVID-19? Wuchopperen have updated their website with questions and answer, and will update this every day when new information is available. https://bit.ly/Wuchopperencovid19

05.01.2022 From the Black Dog Insitute myCompass is a free online self-help program for people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. It’s also appropriate for people who simply want to build good mental health. https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au//self-help/mycompass

03.01.2022 The Kuranda Community Essentials Fund is available for food and medical assistance if you have lost income during this Coronavirus Pandemic. Please contact the Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre on 40938933 or [email protected] for a referral