Boambee East
Community Centre



WELCOME TO THE BOAMBEE EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE

 

NEWS

 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A SUBDIVISION IMPACTING COMMUNITY LAND AND KOALA HABITAT

A development application has been submitted for 647, 679A and 679B Pacific Highway, Boambee East (0493/23A).  The development includes plans for the construction of a road to access the proposed subdivision that would traverse existing community land and will impact significantly on the safety and enjoyment of the land surrounding the community garden and community centre.  Boambee East Community Centre has submitted an objection to the existing proposal.  You can find further details of the development proposal and our objection here.

  Boambee East Community Centre is a not-for-profit organisation providing information, support and services to our local community. 

We offer a relaxing and safe space for community connections, growth and well-being, built on our commitment to a practice that is non-judgemental, respectful, inclusive and meaningful. 

Our aim:  To work with our local community, to build a strong, resilient, resourceful and creative community, with particular emphasis on people at vulnerable life stages, by providing a range of quality services and programs that bring people together.

Our vision: To promote a safe inclusive space for people to connect and feel a sense of belonging. We strive to provide a strong foundation of community service programs where healthy communities can learn, interact and thrive.

Our missionTo contribute to and support the cultural, education and welfare needs of our community.

Core Values

Belonging: We believe that everyone in the community belongs. Being part of the whole is important for us as humans. 

Everyone is Included: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, Differently Abled, Newborns, Seniors and everyone in between is welcome. However you identify, if you reside in the 2452 postcode area or surrounds the Boambee East Community Centre is YOUR community centre.

Community: Boambee East Commnuity Centre is here for the whole community.  We strive to connect all community members through our wide range of programs and community events. 

Care: We care.  About you.  About the community.  About the environment.  About your rights.  About what is happening.  About helping.  About each other. 

 Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which our Commnuity Centre stands, the Gumbaynggirr people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present as well as those of the future, the children.  The Boambee East Community Centre is committed to reconciliation between all Australians.