An emergency relief organisation, run by volunteers, assisting those experiencing hardship in the Maroondah area.
We provide confidential, free, independent and impartial advice.
We are a not-for-profit agency, which receives funding from the Federal Government through Community Information Services Victoria and the Maroondah City Council. MCA also receives generous donations from local religious based organisations, businesses, community groups and private citizens.
Find out more about our services below.
Advocacy & Referrals
When requested our staff will speak to a service or agency on behalf of a client to assist with negotiations.
Maroondah Community Assist provides emergency relief to those experiencing hardship and cost of living crisis for those clients who live in the Maroondah City Council area.
Emergency Relief
We can provide Tax help from people earning $60,000 or less with straight forward tax returns. Volunteers are fully trained, accredited, and supported by the Australian Taxation Office.
Tax Help
Each year MCA provides Christmas Hampers to our clients.
In conjunction with the Maroondah Council, MCA also provides a Christmas Hamper to people in crisis or needing extra support.
Christmas at MCA
Community Information
MCA assists clients who require help from different agencies within our community. Help with legal services, health groups and many others.
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
— Audrey Hepburn