Welcome to our community
Welcome to our community
The Murray Bridge Community Centre is a place where you can connect with people, learn new skills and achieve personal growth in a safe and welcoming environment.
We provide opportunities to meet people, make friends and learn new skills. The Centre promotes the development of supportive networks contributing to the overall wellbeing of the community. Our programs include educational, personal development and wellbeing courses. Services include a community shower and laundry for those in need, a domestic violence information and referral service, free tax-help, office services and social support.
The Murray Bridge Community Centre is an independent, incorporated and not-for-profit organisation. We are driven by volunteers and we rely on grant funding and income from our day-to-day business and programs.
Our aim is to be inclusive and accessible, offering a range of services and activities that encourage self-development and personal growth and supports healthy connections between people.
Our Vision
“Valuing all individuals as equal members of the community”
Our Mission
"Provide equal and inclusive access to programs and services that aim to increase the capacity, resilience and wellbeing of our community."
We are open
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Closed Public Holidays
We're here to help
Below you will find information on the programs and services we provide, including how to join our team in one of the many rewarding volunteer roles. Our programs can now be booked online and we will keep our website updated with the latest support services and resources available. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to drop in to the centre or contact us for more information, we are always here to help.
Programs
Whether you are interested in brushing up on your computer skills, learning a new craft, practising yoga, gardening or social connection, we have a huge range of programs available to our community.
Our programs are delivered in a welcoming and inclusive environment by professional, knowledgeable and friendly tutors. Enrolling in a program is also a great way to make friends and meet new people with similar interests.
Services
We have a number of services available within the Centre for our community members to access such as free general legal through the Legal Services Commission and tax help during tax time.
Our Centre is a great source of information and referrals to a wide range of services including from our Haven Community Partner. A wide range of like-minded community organisations offer services from our space, and our volunteers and staff are knowledgeable in providing information.
Community
Volunteer with us
As a volunteer driven community centre, our volunteers are central to everything we do. You will find our friendly volunteers throughout the centre at the reception, garden, kitchen and as tutors running our courses. All our staff are vital to our success as a dynamic and thriving centre that meets the needs of our growing community.
Meet the team
Our professional and experienced team are here to help you in any way we can. Our community development and administration staff work alongside our board, administration, tutors and volunteers to make up our friendly and helpful team.
Community Development / Administration
Jade Porter
Centre Manager
Community Development
Sarah Smith
Centre Manager
Finance / Administration
Jade and Sarah have been with the Murray Bridge Community Centre since 2016 and are committed to continuing to improve the centre and the programs we offer. Part of this included the introduction of the community shower and laundry, food support and assistance, and many of the other programs available at the centre today.