Together, we empower people to flourish by working to foster a healthy, connected and inclusive community
Nambour Community Centre – Keeping Children Safe Statement
Nambour Community Centre is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children and young people. Their safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, or neglect. We are committed to providing a culturally safe space for all people accessing our Centre and our programs.
We take our responsibility to protect children seriously and are committed to complying with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and all relevant Queensland legislation.
To ensure children are safe in our programs and spaces, we:
- Actively engage with children regarding their rights and encourage children and young people to participate, speak up, and be heard
- Value the wisdom of and work with parents, caregivers, and our community to promote keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing
- Uphold the cultural rights and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Value and support the inclusion of children living with disability and children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Ensure that people working with children are suitable, safe and supported to reflect keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing values in practice
- Embed principles of keeping children safe and children’s wellbeing in our management committee, leadership team, staff and volunteers
- Provide ongoing training to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities in keeping children safe
- Maintain clear procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to child focused concerns or allegations
- Work to ensure our physical and online spaces are safe, promote wellbeing and minimise risk of harm to children
We are committed to continuous improvement.
Our policies and procedures to keep children safe are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain effective, transparent, and aligned with best practice.
At Nambour Community Centre, every child has the right to feel safe, respected and empowered.
Nambour Community Centre
A community in action since 1980
Nambour Community Centre (NCC) Inc provides a community of care and a range of opportunities for meaningful connections between members of our community. Since the centre was first established in 1980, there has been a sustained commitment to action, which has been woven like a “thread of care” through all of the community and program work at NCC.
Our Programs
Our free, voluntary family support service helps families of children aged 0-18 achieve their goals, build connections, and foster a sense of belonging in creative and inclusive ways.
Our Multicultural Connections program celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Sunshine Coast, fostering inclusion, support, and empowerment for people from migrant backgrounds.
Our Community Development program is dedicated to creating opportunities for connection, growth, and sustainability. We work hand-in-hand with the local community to design initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen relationships, and build a shared sense of belonging.
We invite Expressions of Interest from multicultural community groups, performers, and stallholders to participate in Harmony Day 2026 and the official launch of the Sunshine Coast Multicultural Community Council.
📅 Saturday, 21 March 2026
🕹️ Venue: TBC
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Meeting with reps cancelled, so organisers opt to go it alone & form community-led group
Former Maroochy Shire Deputy Mayor Trevor Thompson is helping to establish a community management committee on homelessness and public safety in Nambour, after a planned public meeting was cancelled when Mayor Rosanna Natoli and Cr David Law - Division 10 declined to attend.
The public meeting, scheduled for January 21 at the Nambour RSL Club, had been organised by Mr Thompson to allow residents to question decision-makers directly about homelessness, long-term camping in public spaces and council’s response to growing safety concerns.
Mr Thompson said it had been understood from the outset that the Mayor and Cr Law would attend if the State Housing Minister Sam O'Connor MP was also present. But the minister was unavailable so Cr Law and the mayor declined to attend. Mr Thompson said their decision was still deeply disappointing, given alternative arrangements had been offered.
“(Nicklin MP) Marty Hunt MP had confirmed from the beginning that he would attend, with no strings attached,” Mr Thompson said.
“When it became clear the minister was unavailable, Marty was more than willing – and more than capable – of answering questions and conveying the minister’s position. Despite that, council leadership chose not to attend.”
He said residents were frustrated that an opportunity for open discussion had been lost.
“Affordable housing is clearly a state responsibility,” he said. “But what people are asking about right now is the immediate situation in Nambour – the use of parks and public facilities, safety issues and what council is prepared to do. Those are matters council can and should front up on.”
Mr Thompson said the meeting was deliberately designed to be community-run, with questions from the floor, rather than a structured council forum.
“The whole point was to have everyone in the same room so responsibilities were clear and couldn’t be shifted elsewhere,” he said. “It would have been uncomfortable, but that’s part of public leadership.”
In response to the cancellation, Mr Thompson said plans were now under way to form an independent community committee to coordinate community input, maintain momentum and take pressure off safety advocate Helen Tagg.
A meeting will be held on January 28 at 6.30pm at The Presynct.
The committee would aim to bring residents, advocates and other stakeholders together to develop practical strategies, support Mrs Tagg and ensure concerns raised with council were clearly documented.
“This is about taking the pressure off a few people and making sure the broader community is properly involved,” he said. “It will be non-political and focused on outcomes.”
Mr Thompson stressed the push was not about kicking people out of town.
“We’re not talking about excluding people,” he said. “We’re talking about managing certain activities – like long-term camping or structures near playgrounds and public facilities – in a way that applies to everyone and keeps public spaces safe.”
He said council already had powers under local laws to regulate camping and occupation of public land but had so far failed to use them. “The community isn’t going away,” he said. “If anything, their voice is only going to get louder.”
For more info about the meeting contact Mr Thompson on 0447 110 177. Keep up to date on the Nambour Now Facebook Page.
Details of community meeting on safety and homelessness:
Wednesday 28 January 2026, 6.30pm. Presynct Venue, 15 Ann Street, Nambour
Nambour is at a turning point and many of us are feeling the strain in different ways. This meeting is being held so local residents, businesses and community groups can come together and begin forming a Strategy Group focused on finding practical ways forward for our town.
Key issues to be discussed include homelessness, public safety, town amenity, business impacts and community wellbeing. The aim is to workshop solutions, identify shared concerns, and build a clear, united voice that can be taken to the relevant levels of government.
This is about constructive action, respectful discussion and putting Nambour first. Everyone who cares about the future of Nambour is welcome to attend. You do not need to be part of any organisation. Just bring your ideas, your experience, and your willingness to work together.
– from Helen Tagg of Nambour Now
Pictured: Trevor Thompson says a meeting will now be held on January 28 at 6.30pm at the Presynct in Ann Street Nambour (File photo). ... See MoreSee Less
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We wish you all a safe and joyful holiday season & a happy new year. Whether you’re spending this time with family, friends, or simply taking care of yourself, may it bring connection, kindness, and a fresh start for the year ahead.
With much Love to our Namba community
We look forward to seeing you in 2026 🩵💜🧡
We Reopen January 5th.
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Love The Tree🎄pic👍🏻🤩🎉 Thank You for the Amazing Support, Energy & Compassion that You All give to the Community Members who visit the Centre. Merry Christmas Everyone🎉🎄🎊🤗🤩🎄💐
MERRY Christmas and a happy new year to you all
What a beautiful tree and a great idea! Merry Christmas to everybody who always gives their very best to make the Nambour Community Centre what it is today! You're precious!