DID YOU KNOW? Australia's 5.9 million families include * 85% Couples * 14% Lone parents * 1% other (such as bothers and sisters living together) * 78% with dependent children * 22% with non-dependent children living at home * 49% of men and 45% of women aged 18-25 still live with their parents * 13% of men and 15% of women aged 25-34 had never left home. Source: 2006-2007 Family Characteristics Survey, Aust. Bureau of Statistics
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The Mackay Regional Council for Social Development (MRCSD) is a social planning and community development organisation designed to assist groups and individuals to address social issues which affect them. The geographical region covered by the organisation includes the eight local government authorities of Mackay, Belyando, Nebo, Mirani, Bowen, Whitsunday, Broadsound and Sarina soon to be known as Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions - a catchment of approx 156,000 people.
MRCSD’s vision is the enhanced well-being of the groups it assists, especially those most disadvantaged by geography, income or discrimination because of culture or ethnicity. As well as its own programs and projects, MRCSD is pleased to host a self-directed development hub for community organisations. This site, known as COGS (Community Organisations and Groups Support) includes a mentoring program for workers and organisations, and a resource link for sourcing information on common issues arising in the day-to day operation of the sector. For more details, » click here To read the latest edition of the MRCSD newsletter Click here
MRCSD STRATEGIC PLANNING MRCSD is currently in the process of updating its strategic plan. This plan is about meeting the needs of people in local communities. To do this, we need to hear about each local community’s strengths, issues and concerns. Public forums, group meetings and individual interviews will be conducted across the Isaac, Whitsunday and Mackay regional council areas to hear your voice. These meetings will focus on:
To find out more about the location of sessions, or organising an interview, click here.
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