A quarter of the Glen Innes Highlands population over the age of 15 volunteers locally and a quarter also donates their time to care for others. What better indicator of the sense of community that exists in our regional town and villages?
There are many ways to get involved, including numerous social and special interest groups and organisations, as well as a great number of events that take place throughout the year. Whatever your motivation for connecting with the community, there's something for everyone!
Glen Innes also has several galleries that encourage and support local artists through exhibitions, competitions and lessons, including Gawura Gallery, Glen Innes Art Gallery and Colours on Grey.
Practice your craft, learn something new, share common interests, and have a fun time connecting with like-minded fellow community members in the process:
Help to research and preserve our region's history:
Australian Standing Stones Management Board
Contribute to the management and care of our region's natural resources, biodiversity, wildlife and animal welfare:
Glen Innes Natural Resources Advisory Committee (GLENRAC)
WIRES New England - Wildlife Carers
RSPCA Glen Innes Volunteer Branch - Animal Fostering & Rehoming
National Parks and Wildlife Service - Volunteering Opportunities
Offer help and support to community members and local initiatives by joining one of our many local service clubs:
Anglicare, CWA Glen Innes Day Branch, Friends of the Library, Glen Innes Men's Shed, Glen Industries, Glen Innes Hospital Auxiliary, Glen Innes Highlands Lioness-Lions Club, Freemasons - Masonic Hall Glen Innes, Probus Club of Glen Innes, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service - Glen Innes Support Group, Rotary Club of Glen Innes Evening & Satellite, Glen Innes RSL Sub-Branch, Glen Innes VIEW Club.
Tourism is one of the major economic drivers for the Glen Innes Highlands and we have some of the greatest events in the state. Get involved with local tourism and events:
Australian Standing Stones Management Board
Glen Innes Show Society Campdraft
Land of the Beardies Social Club
Glen Innes Severn Council has 20 section 355 Committees:
Aboriginal Consultative Committee, Australia Day Committee, Australian Standing Stones Management Board, Community Access Committee, Emmaville Mining Museum Committee, Emmaville War Memorial Hall Committee, Glen Elgin Federation Sports Committee, Glen Innes and District Sports Council, Glen Innes Regional Community Consultative Committee, Glen Innes Severn Cemetery Committee, Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre Management Committee, Glencoe Hall Committee, Library Committee, Minerama Committee, Open Spaces Committee, Pinkett Recreation Reserve Management Committee, Public Art Sunset Committee, Roads Consultative Committee, Stonehenge Recreation Reserve Trust Committee, Youth Advisory Committee.
There are many hobby groups to get involved with including:
Caledonian Society of Glen Innes
Glen Innes & District Garden Club
Glen Innes Men's Shed
Glen Innes Mineral & Gem Club
Glen Innes Pistol Club Inc
New England Bridge Club
Toastmasters
Ulysses Club of Glen Innes
For the younger members of our community there are also plenty of groups they can be involved in as well.
207 Glen Innes Army Cadet Unit
Acknowledgement of Country
Glen Innes Highlands acknowledges and pays respect to the Ngarabul people as the traditional custodians of this land, their elders past, present and emerging, and to Torres Strait Islander people and all First Nations people.
2024 © All Rights Reserved. Website designed by gocrossmedia and built by Cloud Concepts