About HCSG

Growing to meet Community Needs

HCSG is a charitable organisation which provides services to youth at risk, frail older people, people with disabilities and carers. HCSG was established in 1983 in response to the needs of the Mundaring Shire community. HCSG History (pdf file) [Please also see “Next of Kin” a book written by Lyla Elliott and updated by Alice Nelson on the 25 years of Hills Community Support Group Inc 1983 - 2008.]

"We operate from a conscious involvement with, and on behalf of the community, to identify opportunities and to develop and implement initiatives, and provide quality services, which enhance community well-being."

HCSG is a unique and dynamic organisation, with the flexibility to create new programs as community needs emerge. We have developed a range of innovative programs built on the values of trust, dignity, respect and integrity.

"We are proud of our community involvement which leads to the ongoing development of of improved lifestyle opportunities for residents."

HCSG draws on extensive community, government and business networks to provide a greater range of complementary services.

"We embrace a philosophy of the community working together to build a stronger community."

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HCSG MEMBERSHIP

Are you a member of the Hills Community Support Group? It could be you think you are when you’re not!
HCSG’s Constitution provides that to maintain HCSG membership you must pay $5 by 30th June of each year. Your current membership will expire if you have not paid within three months of that date.

Who can be a member of HCSG?

Anyone over the age of 16 years with a commitment to HCSG’s Promise and Objectives and who is willing to abide by the Constitution

Why be a member of HCSG?

After an initial period of two months, membership entitles you to vote at all HCSG meetings and elections and to stand for election to the Board. In other words, to have a voice and a vote! Even if you are unable to be active within HCSG, your membership indicates your support of the organisation and the role it plays in the community.
To get your name on our Register of Members, please complete the form and return it with your $5 membership fee as soon as possible. Thank you very much for your interest.

Membership Application Form

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Board Members -
2009/10

Chairman:	Robert Burns
Vice Chairman:	Lara Bandarian
Secretary:	Sue Reid
Treasurer:	Paul Leuba
Community Representatives:	Brian Hunt Julie Hornby Lesley Radloff Lois Johnston Maureen Thompson Patrick Crichton Sarah Pollard Sue Jackson
Staff Members:	Helen Dullard (Chief Executive Officer) Reg Armstrong (Chief Financial Officer)

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HCSG’s Strategic Plan 2008-2011 is available in abridged or standard form.

HCSG Annual Report 2008/09 - HCSG Annual Report, 2008/09

HCSG Annual Report 2007/08 - HCSG Annual Report, 2007/08

All require Adobe Acrobat Viewer

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HCSG SITES

Wahroonga (Mundaring) is the centre for Administration, Home and Community Care Support Services, Centre-Based Respite, and Community Living.

Hamilton House (Midland) is the centre for ICT Management, Get Away Club, Rainbow, and Individual Options.

Centenary House (Koongamia) is the centre for Centre-Based Respite and Carer Support.

Enterprise House (Middle Swan) is the centre for Gesundheit, Youth Services and Intervension & Diversion Project .

Swan View Youth Centre offers activities, music programs and multi-media workshops.

Pinewood (Maida Vale) is the centre for Open Options, Leisure Focus, Gesundheit (Kalamunda) and HACC (Kalamunda). Pinewood Centre is available for community access with a training room available.