The Mountains Community Resource Network is the local peak organisation for the community services sector in the Blue Mountains.
Our goal is to lead and support a sustainable local community sector.
Due to COVID-19 the MCRN Office and the MCRN Meeting Room are closed until further notice.
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.
Hire the MCRN Meeting Room
Our Meeting Room is available for hire.
Our Members
Our members include over 50 organisations and individuals who provide services to the Blue Mountains community.
How to Join
New members are always welcome!
Our Community
COVID-19 Info & Updates
Info for Community
Restrictions, Rules, Cases, Testing, Vacciination, Legal Issues, Info in Other Languages, Apps
Financial Support
Support with Food
Mental Health
Face Masks
Domestic Violence
Local Service Arrangements
and
Info for Service Providers
Community News & Events
Our Blue Mountains 4 U facebook page provides community news and events.
Emergencies
Learn how to prepare for an emergency &/or get help with recovery.
Support Groups
A number of support groups run regularly at various locations in the Blue Mountains.
Fresh Food
Food cupboards, community gardens, meals on wheels and other supports operate across the Blue Mountains.
Service Directories
Download a directory for services available in the Blue Mountains.
Facts & Figures
Fact sheets are available about our vibrant and diverse community.
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
Grants and Funding
Current Opportunities
Emergency Relief Support Grants, up to $800K for providing emergency relief to vulnerable temporary visa holders not eligible for Commonwealth Gov support and affected by COVID-19.
Applications close Fri 27 May
ICDA Scholarship for Women, $1K towards completing the Diploma of Governance. Applications close 30 Jun.
Children & Young People Recovery Initiative - Large Grants for Storm & Flood Impacted Regions, $10K-$50K for projects to build resilience, improve wellbeing and strengthen community connections for regional children and youth living in storm and flood affected areas of regional NSW (including the Blue Mountains.)
Applications close Sat 31 Dec or earlier if funds fully expended.
Children & Young People Recovery Initiative - Small Grants Program, up to $10K to deliver projects to promote social inclusion and build community connections for regional children and youth aged 0-24 years in areas that were declared flood & storm impacted in 2021.
Applications close Fri 31 Mar or earlier if funds fully expended.
Grants and Funding Websites
Community Connective - Funding
Funding Centre - Our Community
Community Grants - BMCC
NSW Governemnt eTendering
GrantConnect - Australian GovernmentAustralian Government
Philanthropic Grants & Trusts
Last updated in March 2020! (2 x A3 sheets)
Or click here to download the larger print version (4 x A3 sheets)
MCRN IS HIRING!
Four positions for the
'Resilient Villages' pilot project (2022-25) funded by Preparing Australian Communities grant.
Applications close cob Fri 10 Jun.
Download the Employment Pack and the Detailed Project Plan.
Child Youth Mental Health Clinician, Penrith Community Health Centre, Penrith.
Applications close Wed 18 May.
Team Leader - Mental Health Team, Penrith Community Health Care, Penrith.
Applications close Wed 18 May.
Multiple Complex Needs Worker, We Help Ourselves, Penrith.
Applications close Fri 20 May.
Manager - Return & Earn, St Vincent de Paul Society, Unanderra / Penrith.
Applications close Mon 23 May.
Peer Support Coordinator - headspace Functional Recovery Team, Uniting, Mount Druitt.
Applications close Mon 23 May.
Senior Aboriginal Health Education Officer - Violence, Abuse & Neglect, Western Sydney Local Health District, Mount Druitt.
Applications close Tues 24 May.
Peer Worker (Supported Transfer of Care) - Plains Access Mental Health Team, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood.
Applications close Wed 25 May.
Peer Worker - Homelessness Mental Health Team, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood.
Applications close Wed 25 May.
Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer, Nepean Hospital, Kingswood.
Applications close Wed 25 May.
Clinician, Wesley Mission, Penrith.
Applications close Thurs 26 May.
| 18 May 2022 RRP - Recovery, Resilience & Preparedness Group 12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| 26 May 2022 BM Community Care Forum 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| 31 May 2022 BMCI - Blue Mountains Community Interagency 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 01 Jun 2022 YMISA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 14 Jun 2022 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 23 Jun 2022 BM Community Care Forum 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| 28 Jun 2022 BMCI - Blue Mountains Community Interagency 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 29 Jun 2022 RRP - Recovery, Resilience & Preparedness Group 12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| 12 Jul 2022 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 26 Jul 2022 BMCI - Blue Mountains Community Interagency 09:30AM - 11:30AM |