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 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
Grants and Funding
Current Opportunities
Community Road Safety Grants, $5K-$30K for road safety projects that involve education and /or community engagement activities.
Applications close Tues 20 Sep.
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
(2 x A3 sheets)
Or click here to download the larger print version (4 x A3 sheets)
| 11 Oct 2022 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 25 Oct 2022 BMCI - Blue Mountains Community Interagency 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 27 Oct 2022 BM Community Care Forum 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| 02 Nov 2022 YMISA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 02 Nov 2022 RRP - Recovery, Resilience & Preparedness Group 12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| 08 Nov 2022 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 24 Nov 2022 BM Community Care Forum 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| 29 Nov 2022 BMCI - Blue Mountains Community Interagency 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 07 Dec 2022 YMISA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
| 13 Dec 2022 CAVA 09:30AM - 11:30AM |
Caseworker (Aboriginal Identified), Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation, Penrith.
Applications close Fri 7 Oct.
Senior AOD Worker, We Help Ourselves, Penrith.
Applications close Fri 7 Oct.
Mental Health Clinician - Head to Health, Neami National, Richmond.
Applications close Fri 7 Oct.
Intake & Assessment Worker (Parental Leave Position), Blue Mountains Family Support Service Inc, Katoomba.
Applications close Sat 8 Oct.
Receptionist (Aboriginal Identified), Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation, Penrith.
Applications close Sat 8 Oct.
Family Time Worker (Aboriginal Identified), Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation, Penrith.
Applications close Sat 8 Oct.
Private Practitioner - LikeMind, Uniting, Penrith.
Applications close Sat 8 Oct.
Support Worker, The Benevolent Society, Penrith.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.
Accommodation Team Lead, Challenge Community Services, Penrith.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.
Community Drug & Alcohol Service Clinician, NBMLHD, Katoomba.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.
Drug & Alcohol Clinician, NBMLHD, Lithgow.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.
Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinician, and, Mental Health Clinician, NBMLHD, Kingswood.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.
Social Worker, and, Counsellor, NBMLHD, Penrith.
Applications close Sun 9 Oct.