Tweed Shire Council proposes a 5 year licensing arrangement for Nullum House.
Tweed Shire Council has proposed new five‑year licence arrangements that will see operations at the Murwillumbah Community Centre transition to local not‑for‑profit The Family Centre, strengthening services for the community.
The proposal responds to a request from the Murwillumbah Community Centre to transition operations to The Family Centre as part of a planned approach to strengthen service delivery and long‑term sustainability.
Council is also publicly notifying the proposed licence arrangements for the Murwillumbah Community Centre building and for Nullum House, which are being considered as separate licences.
Director Sustainable Communities and Environment Naomi Searle said the proposed arrangement would build on the centre's strong community foundations while expanding local support.
"The Murwillumbah Community Centre is a place people know and trust, and this proposal is about making sure it continues to be there for the community, now and into the future," Ms Searle said.
"This proposed arrangement allows the Murwillumbah Community Centre to keep its local identity while being supported by an organisation with the experience and capability to expand services and meet changing community needs."
The Family Centre has supported the Tweed community since 1988 as a well‑established not‑for‑profit organisation. It delivers a broad range of integrated services and operates a 'no wrong door' approach, connecting people to the help they need.
With strong governance, experienced staff and a proven track record of delivering place‑based, community‑focused services, The Family Centre is considered well placed to strengthen and sustain the future of the Murwillumbah Community Centre.
Under the proposed licences, the site would continue to operate as the Murwillumbah Community Centre, maintaining its identity while benefiting from The Family Centre's service offering. This includes family support, youth services, disability support, and domestic and family violence services.
Traditional community centre activities such as community programs, events, social connection activities and referral services would also continue and be strengthened.
Council is also proposing a separate five‑year licence for Nullum House, as part of broader efforts to support the return of essential homelessness services in Murwillumbah following their closure earlier this year.
The proposed licence for Nullum House would see services such as meals, showers and laundry reinstated in a more structured and sustainable way, supported by experienced staff, partnerships and improved safety measures, subject to funding being secured.
Council has worked with a range of local service providers and other levels of government to support pathways for the return of these services in a safe and sustainable way.
