Community Connect
Woman of the Year 2024
Mango Hill Marketplace is once again recognising International Women’s Day by highlighting the invaluable contribution of inspiring women in our community. This year we are shining the spotlight on even more amazing, inclusive women in our community. From ‘Next Generation’ to ‘Community Legend’, from ‘Eco Warrior’ to ‘Champion of Women’, ‘Community Builder’, to ‘Guru of Growth’.
Teens Christmas Canvas – Painting the Season Bright!
Mango Hill Marketplace have partnered with our local students from The Y Vocational School to gift our community with a li’l Christmas cheer! Students have spent the month of November planning and decorating canvases supplied by us, to reflect 3 key themes: Community, Mango Hill & Christmas.
16 Days of Activism
Mango Hill Marketplace is proud to partner with Zonta to help build a better world for women and girls. This year, we have expanded our support by featuring a gigantic orange mural on our Community Wall to help bring awareness to this vital cause, as well as the tireless efforts of our local Zonta volunteers.The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign led by UN Women. The campaign kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Seniors Month – Connect Fest!
Seniors Month is a celebration and recognition of our seniors and their contribution to our community. It is an extra special time of the year. An opportunity to strengthen social connections by providing interactive events that include both the young and the ‘young at heart’. This year Mango Hill Marketplace in conjunction with YMCA Vocational School, hosted a special morning tea at the Coffee Club. Hospitality students from the YMCA demonstrated their skills serving tea & delicious delights to local seniors.
May is Domestic Violence Month
Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (DFVP Month) to raise community awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) and to send a clear message that DFV in families and homes will not be tolerated. Mango Hill Marketplace are proud to partner with our local Zonta Club to help bring awareness to this important social issue.
Mango Hill’s Woman of the Year
Meet our local Women of the Year - 2023 as voted by the local community for International Women's Day. Hear from our winner, Debbie Garth, as well as our runner up, Sharon Hazel, from our local YMCA Op Shop.
Seniors Say
Celebrate our seniors during October for Seniors Month. Learn some of their life's lessons as they share them with the younger members of our community. Head over to our Facebook page to see more words of wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/mangohillmp
Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland (ABIQ)
Autism Behavioural Intervention Queensland (ABIQ) believes that families of children with autism deserve a choice of early intervention programs. They continue to help families in all aspects from diagnosis to schooling and general support. To connect, visit www.abiq.org
YMCA Op Shop
The YMCA Op Shop at Mango Hill is very focussed on community, giving back where they can while also helping the environment. The organisation supports youth through the School Breakfast Program and volunteer opportunities at the shop. To connect visit https://www.facebook.com/ymcaopshop/
Mango Hill Progress Association
The Mango Hill Progress Association is a non-for-profit lobby group that has been advocating for the residents of Mango Hill and North Lakes since 1986. The organisation works with government, the local council and other community groups to improve the quality of life, through infrastructure and local issues. To connect visit www.mangohillprogress.org
The Lakes Anglican Church
The Lakes Anglican Church is a place where where everyday people can come together to form a healthy loving community. The church creates opportunities for all individuals to connect and collaborate throughout the year. One of their big projects is the pantry which was created for locals in North Lakes, Mango Hill and surrounding communities to bring hope, extend friendship, and build community. To connect visit www.thelakesanglican.org.au
SEQ Wheelchair Rugby League
South East Queensland Wheelchair is a fully inclusive sport for ages 7 and up. The sport is an opportunity for individuals with or without disability to up skill in a team environment. To connect visit www.nrlwheelchair.com.au
Music Box
Amy Chalk runs the Music Box at North Lakes which focuses on fun participation for children through songs and physical movement which assists in a child’s cognitive development and motor skills. To connect visit their Facebook page @musicboxnl
Federal MP
In September 2013, Luke was elected to represent the Petrie Electorate in the Australian Parliament. To connect, visit lukehowarth.com.au
Zonta Mango Hill + Redcliffe
Zonta is a global network of professional women that empowers women and girls in over 63 countries, through advocacy, education and services. Zonta believes in women’s rights, gender equality and says no to violence against women. To connect visit https://zontadistrict22.org/district-22-clubs/
YMCA Gymnastics
The YMCA at Mango Hill offer a wide variety of gymnastics programs for all ages. YMCA has many arms and offer support services within the community and are passionate about inspiring the youth for the future. To connect visit https://ymcafitness.com/locations/ymca-mango-hill
Sweet Peanuts
Sweet Peanuts is an organisation that aims to provide care, comfort, and compassion to women and couples who have experienced the trauma and grief of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. To connect visit their Facebook page @sweetpeanutsorg
