MCRN
About Us
MCRN represents and advocates on behalf of our member organisations, builds community sector capacity through networking, collaboration and partnership development and delivers a central infomation hub for our members and information to support out community.
Our Community
Facts & Figures
Fact sheets are available about our vibrant and diverse community.
Support Groups
A number of support groups run regularly at various locations in the Blue Mountains.
Our Blue Mountains 4 U facebook page provides community news and events.
Service Directories
Download a directory for services available in the Blue Mountains.
(2 x A3 sheets)
Or click here to download the larger print version (4 x A3 sheets)
Emergencies
Emergency Resources
Learn how to prepare for an emergency &/or get help with recovery.
Our Projects
Our Sector
About Our Sector
The Blue Mountains Community Sector is a rich and diverse sector delivering a range of programs and services that strengthen our community. The Sector convenes through a range of interagency groups to facilitate a coordinated approach across the region.
Resources for Our Sector
08 Jun 2023 MMI 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
13 Jun 2023 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
21 Jun 2023 Recovery, Resilience & Preparedness Working Group 02:00PM - 04:00PM |
22 Jun 2023 Community Care Forum 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
27 Jun 2023 BMCI Meeting 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
11 Jul 2023 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
HR Business Partner, Connect Child & Family Services, Hazelbrook.
Applications close Thurs 1 Jun.
Get Ready/Preparedness Coordinator, Mountains Community Resource Network, Lawson.
Applications close Fri 2 Jun.
People, Culture Manager, Lithgow Information & Neighbourhood Centre, Lithgow.
Applications close Fri 2 Jun.
Youth Worker, Wesley Mission, Penrith.
Applications close Fri 2 Jun.
Project Officer: PirruThangkuray Cultural Engagement & Goal Setting, ...
Grants and Funding
Current Opportunities
IMB Bank Communtiy Foundation, $1K to $30K to support projects that help build stronger, more connected communities and provide local support where it is needed
Applications close Fri 16 Jun.
Mental Health Month Grants, small grants to community groups and organisations across NSW to help get your Mental Health Month project or event off the ground.
Applications close Fri 30 Jun.
Homelessness NSW & Domestic Violence NSW Grants, up to $20K to provide added support for organisations to build capacity to tender for Core and Cluster funded projects. Grants are open to all organisations applying for Core and Cluster funding; however, priority will be given to Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, regional based projects and smaller organisations with less than $5 million in revenue each year.
Applications close Wed 5 Jul.
Not-for-Profit Women's Leadership Scholarship, up to $25K to cover the cost of tuition fees (and a travel allowance if required) to pursue a leadership skills based course that starts within 18 months.
Applications close Fri 23 Jul.
Ingar Rice Foundation Grants, up to $5K for early intervention programs, family support programs, specific resources for programs or specific training required for implementation of programs.
No closing date.
National Indigenous Australians Agency, grants for proposals that address a need for ATSI people.
No closing date.
Grants and Funding Websites
Community Connective - Funding
Funding Centre - Our Community
Community Grants - BMCC
NSW Governemnt eTendering
GrantConnect - Australian GovernmentAustralian Government
Philanthropic Grants & Trusts