Katoomba neighborhood Centre

Dianne Jacobus

Manager Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre.

'I love working with so many people who are committed to a fairer, more just society where human rights are valued.

It's more important than ever to work together as rights we've taken for granted are being undermined. I like to take a broad approach to work ie to consider the social, environmental and cultural aspects of all we do.

KNC has a great team of paid and unpaid workers - who all contribute positively to our community'

Co-ordinators Community and Cultural Development

Miriam Bevis 

The Co-ordinators of this service are responsible for the Community and Cultural Development activities and initiatives of the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre.

Laurie Strathdee

KNC is like a haven in a mad world.

The staff here are always supportive, friendly and committed to helping the local community. We each have our own work and its various challenges but we work together to make a difference.

And we have fun! There is always laughter ringing out through the halls which encourages us to enjoy our work, celebrate our strengths and take pride in our achievements'

Sue Jaques

Financial Manager

' At KNC there is great variety & complexity in the services provided. I enjoy Accounting & working with people to achieve the best possible outcomes for all in an interesting and challenging organisation. '                                  

Neil Smith

Financial and Administrative Support Worker

'I enjoy working with the genuinely-committed people here. The environment they have created is the best. They are supportive, flexible and friendly. KNC is work as it should be, for a world as it should be'

Karen Bertling

Co-ordinator Katoomba Out Of School Hours Service.

'I work with a very special team of people who are dedicated and enthusiastic about what they do and we receive fantastic support from KNC.

I enjoy being part of a team who help create an inclusve and welcoming place for children and their families where they can feel safe, secure and we can share lots of belly laughs'

Laurie Strathdee

Co-ordinator Communty Visitors Scheme.

'I really enjoy working at KNC with such supportive, friendly staff and volunteers. It is a privilege to work in a place where people are committed, dedicated and enjoy a good laugh and having fun. I love working with caring and diverse volunteers who are making a huge difference in the lives of the older people they visit '

Marlene Churn

Co-ordinator Katoomba Volunteer Home Visitors.

'KNC gives me space to be creative within my project, trust to do the job as an adult and and expecation to do the job professionally. Combined with this we also have fun and the chance to become involved in issues such as community and the environment.

While working at KNC I have also had the opportunity to learn from my peers, committee members, volunteers, the local community and the people we support through the service'

Ruth Ley

Blue Mountains Home Modification and Maintenance Service

'My job is great! It is challenging (I love problem-solving).

My co-workers are enthusuatic and highly skilled, our clients are inspiring. We make a diiference and that's rewarding'

Brenda Sherring

Co-ordinator, Vale Street Social & Recreation Service

'Working in a place like Vale Street really makes you think about the amazing strengths that people can call forth under the most difficult circumstances.

I get to spend my working days being (in turn) inspired, humbled and uplifted by the people who come into the centre, my co-workers and KNC staff. Everyone has a gift to add to the mix- it's a truly synergistic operation! And yep, we laugh a lot too'