About Us
Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre Inc (CTNC Inc) is a non-profit organisation that is managed by a committee of enthusiastic, community minded people.
The organisation endeavours to identify, promote and develop the interests and needs of the Charters Towers Community.
CTNC Inc's service hub is the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre, which provides an attractive, comfortable, non-judgmental environment where anyone can come to obtain information, referral services, resources and support.
Vision
To be the lead organisation in encouraging community growth and resilience.
Mission Statement
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre Inc encourages community growth by proactively responding to community needs to develop and sustain social wellbeing for all.
Values
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre holds the following Values:
- Valuing the Voice
- Holistic service approaches
- Promotion of responsibility, access and self-determination
- Building community capacity
- Advocacy
Principles
- To actively listen and respond to the needs of the community of Charters Towers and district.
- To respond holistically to the needs of community members in a way that promotes self-reliance, interdependence and self-respect.
- To enable people to realize their capacity for self-determination by encouraging personal responsibility.
- To strengthen community capacity through active partnerships with a range of organisations and individuals.
- To advocate to government/s for support/response to needs that cannot be met locally.
Programs and Groups
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre facilitates a range of programs and groups. See the Programs and Groups page for more information.
Management Committee
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre is run by a volunteer Management Committee whose role is to oversee policy and to monitor and adhere to the financial, funding and legislative accountabilities of the organisation.
The Management Committee has the general control and management of the administration of the affairs, property and funds of the Association and engage skilled staff to administer the day-to-day operations of each program.
Brief History
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre Inc began its life in 1986 when a group of concerned citizens came together to address issues around access to low cost housing.
The group became the Charters Towers Community Welfare Association (CTCWA) and incorporated in July 1987.
In 2000 CTCWA changed its name to the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre Inc to better reflect its goals.
Geographic Coverage
The Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre delivers services primarily to the Charters Towers area. Some programs also take in the Dalrymple, Flinders and Richmond Shires.
Who Can Use the Centre
CTNC Inc has a commitment to providing a welcoming environment and to promoting ease of access for individuals and the community as a whole, through the incorporation of access and equity principles in all facets of the organisation’s programs and operations.
Facilities
Facilities at the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre include:
- Air-conditioning
- Meeting rooms
- Audio-visual and training equipment
- Private interview rooms
- Kitchen facilities
- Disability access
- Competent, friendly support staff
Hire of Facilities
The Neighbourhood Centre has rooms, equipment and games for hire (subject to availability). Contact our staff during office hours for more information.
Location
The Neighbourhood Centre and its programs are based at 3 Powell Lane, Charters Towers.
Google Site Link
Members of the Management Committee can access the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre Google Site by logging in at the following address:
E-village link
Community Day
Download the Community Day Registration Form
Contact Us
We welcome enquiries and feedback about the programs, services, facilities and resources of the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre. See the Contact Us page for details.
News
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - the Charters Towers Neighbourhood Centre AGM will be held on Tuesday 19th October 2010 at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to Dianne on 4787 4797 if you will be attending.
Tidy Towns Partnership Award - Congratulations to CTNC for winning the State Tidy Towns Partnership Award. Thanks go to CTRC, Crop Circle, Dalrymple Landcare and Dalflin for their work towards the Community Garden.