Purpose, Vision and Mission
In January 2020, The Macedon Community House Inc. was registered as a Not for Profit Incorporated Association and a volunteer Committee of Management was formed for the purpose of securing the Council owned property at 47 Victoria St, Macedon, for ongoing use as a community facility. An MOU was signed with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to lease the building, subsequent to a jointly funded Building Renewal Project being undertaken. The property will commence operating as the Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House early in 2022.
It is envisaged that the Community House will serve as an all abilities access community connection hub. A safe and inclusive place, where people of all ages can meet, get to know each other, share skills, knowledge and mutual support. It will serve as a centralized place of recreation, creativity, learning and working, honouring the history of the land on which it stands. The Community House will be a place where community members collaborate to develop a program of activities, events and new initiatives that are not currently locally accessible. In turn, it is intended that by working with the community for the community, Macedon Community House Inc., will contribute to developing the social, cultural and economic capital of our local communities and their collective wellbeing.
The Committee of Management’s mission is to:
It is envisaged that the Community House will serve as an all abilities access community connection hub. A safe and inclusive place, where people of all ages can meet, get to know each other, share skills, knowledge and mutual support. It will serve as a centralized place of recreation, creativity, learning and working, honouring the history of the land on which it stands. The Community House will be a place where community members collaborate to develop a program of activities, events and new initiatives that are not currently locally accessible. In turn, it is intended that by working with the community for the community, Macedon Community House Inc., will contribute to developing the social, cultural and economic capital of our local communities and their collective wellbeing.
The Committee of Management’s mission is to:
- Ensure that the Community House is user ready by providing essential start-up fittings, furnishings and equipment.
- Plan for building & land use developments at the Community House that will meet the evolving uses and requirements of user groups
- Provide equitable access for user groups seeking to hire space at the Community House.
- Auspice the development of a Community House program of activities, events and initiatives in partnership with interested local community residents, groups or organizations
- Build the Association’s capacity to fulfil organizational requirements and comply with financial and legal obligations