Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Welcome Maddy! To The Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

The Centre is excited to introduce Maddy Darley, who is our new Community Development Officer. Maddy has hit the ground running and is heading up our new community project: Charge Up!

Charge Up! has received funding from the Queensland Government through the Enable Grants Program. This project is a collaboration involving QCOSS (Queensland Council of Social Service), NCQ (Neighbourhood Centres Queensland), and various Neighbourhood Centres across Queensland.

Charge Up! aims to help households understand their energy use and support community services in reaching Queensland’s families. Many households struggle with energy costs and navigating the complex energy system, making access to clear information challenging.

The project's goal is to empower families to better understand their energy consumption and connect them with resources for assistance. We are looking for 8-10 local families to connect with Maddy for the Charge Up! project. Together, participants will explore their energy use, identify ways to enhance energy efficiency at home, and gain insights into the energy system.

Additionally, Maddy will facilitate community chats where everyone can access Charge Up! resources and learn more about energy management.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the Centre!

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