Newsletter - Winter 2024

Did you know?

• Neutral Bay Community Centre (NBCC) is a not-for-profit. Premises are owned by North Sydney Council who also provides funding for staff salaries.
• The Board (7 members) drives strategy and future direction of NBCC. Board members are locally-based volunteers with full time jobs.
• NBCC is also supported by paid service providers e.g. fitness instructors and volunteers to provide various activities which are listed on NBCC website.
• At the heart of NBCC lies our Constitution, a guiding document outlining our shared values and principles. Our constitution serves as foundation for our programs, activities and decision-making processes. You can find out more information here:  https://www.nbaycommunity.com.au/_files/ugd/e9935d_d4965db4f43e44be9c52f3b82bfdbeef.pdf
• Council is currently working on the Social Inclusion Strategy which centres on providing inclusive services across the entire community. As such, you may have already seen some small changes where we are trying to remove some of the administration tasks to allow our staff to focus on value add activities and to broaden NBCC activities.

Meet the team

Stephanie, NBCC Office Manager

Over 20 years of professional experience, including small business and volunteering, passionate about community and making things better. Enjoys benefits of living in this area and giving back to the community.

Gill, assistant NBCC Centre Manager

Originally from the UK but has made Australia home. Gill has worked at NBCC for several years and contributed greatly to the growth of NBCC as well as making many social connections. She has however decided to leave NBCC, with her last day being Wednesday 14 August. We’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Gill for all her work and wish her all the best in her next chapter.

Ros, NBCC staff member

A career in large retail/wholesale businesses, extensive travel for business and now pleasure, volunteering for various causes including local charities.

Have your say

• NBCC recently launched a project to gain deeper insights into our local community. We’re reviewing our activities and services to better align with needs of our community including 2021 Census data, see below: NBCC Community Insights Presentation, As part of this initiative, we’re actively seeking input from NBCC Members and the broader community. If you haven’t already shared your thoughts, we encourage you to participate, survey closes 30 Aug: NBCC Community Survey
• If you have any additional feedback, please let us know:
  • In person with our staff
  • Online via the Contact Us form
• Feedback will be reviewed and if required discussed with the Board

We look forward to sharing information on new initiatives and changes on a regular basis with our community