About & Governance
Your Community, Your Committee
Macarthur Heights Community Group Incorporated (MHCG) is a volunteer-led not-for-profit incorporated association representing residents and property owners of Macarthur Heights, NSW. MHCG operates under a constitution registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW). The association's change of objects and constitution was registered by NSW Fair Trading on 8 September 2026 under reference 26-21871. The registration followed a special resolution passed by members at the Annual General Meeting on 30 August 2026. Members elect a committee at each annual general meeting, and every decision, minute and dollar is reported back to members — this page shows exactly how we're organised and how you can take part.
Legal status
Our legal status
Registered not-for-profit incorporated association
NSW Fair Trading reference: 26-21871 · Incorporated association number: INC1901592
| Association name | Macarthur Heights Community Group Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Incorporated association number | INC1901592 |
| Legislation | Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) |
| NSW Fair Trading reference | 26-21871 |
| Effective date of constitutional change | 8 September 2026 |
| Constitution adopted | Special resolution of members at the AGM on 30 August 2026 |
MHCG's change of objects and constitution was registered by NSW Fair Trading on 8 September 2026 under reference 26-21871. Our not-for-profit status does not make contributions tax-deductible, and it does not mean MHCG is a registered charity or a Deductible Gift Recipient.
Governance
How MHCG is governed
MHCG is governed by a committee elected by members in accordance with the current constitution. The committee is responsible for managing the association's affairs, overseeing funds, supporting volunteers and ensuring that activities advance MHCG's community purposes.
Committee members are expected to disclose relevant conflicts of interest and act in the interests of MHCG and its community purpose. Conflicts should be managed in accordance with the constitution and applicable requirements.
About MHCG
Our Mission and Values
Our mission
To bring neighbours together and make Macarthur Heights a safer, greener, friendlier place to live.
We create everyday opportunities for residents and property owners to meet, we organise volunteer-led events and projects that improve our shared spaces, and we represent the community's interests with the developer, council and local services.
Our not-for-profit purpose
MHCG exists to benefit the Macarthur Heights community. Our resources support connection, inclusion, volunteering, community advocacy, local projects and improvements to shared spaces. We carry out this mission as a volunteer-led not-for-profit incorporated association.
Community connection
Neighbours who know each other look out for each other. Everything we run is designed to make that easier.
Inclusion
Every household in Macarthur Heights is welcome, whatever your background, age, faith or how long you've lived here.
Transparency
We communicate openly about our activities, decisions and use of funds. Governance records, approved minutes and relevant financial information are reported to members and published where appropriate.
Volunteering
We are entirely volunteer-run. Members propose ideas and members make them happen.
Respect
Debate ideas, never people. Our meetings and group chats are kind, courteous places.
Improving local amenity
Safer streets, better parks and green spaces, and a stronger voice with the developer, council and local services.
Current committee
Offices and responsibilities
Office-bearers and ordinary committee members are elected each year at the annual general meeting. Names, photos and any contact details are published only once approved by the committee.
| Office | Responsibilities | Current holder |
|---|---|---|
| President | Presides at committee and general meetings and represents the group. | Mustaq Pradhan |
| Vice-President | Supports the president and acts in their absence. | Richa Jaswal |
| Treasurer | Receives and banks all money, keeps the accounting records and reports on the association's finances. | Mohammad Alauddin |
| Secretary | Keeps minutes and the register of members, handles membership applications, notices and correspondence. | Md Musabberul Huq |
| Joint Secretary | Works alongside the secretary and takes on secretarial duties in their absence. | Arun Rajendran |
| Assistant Treasurer | Assists the treasurer with banking, record keeping and financial reporting. | Abu Said Mahmood |
| Media & Communication Secretary | Manages the website, social channels, mailing list and community announcements. | Hugo Pacheco |
| Cultural Secretary | Plans and coordinates cultural, festive and multicultural community activities. | Parveen Malhotra |
| Welfare Secretary | Coordinates neighbourly support and welfare initiatives for residents in need. | Abdullah Al Hadi |
| Committee Member | Committee member who is not an office-bearer; helps control and manage the affairs of the association. | Moses Opondo |
| Committee Member | Committee member who is not an office-bearer; helps control and manage the affairs of the association. | Hasan Pradhan |
Constitution
Key rules at a glance
A plain-language summary of our constitution. The full document prevails in any inconsistency.
Community guidelines
Our WhatsApp & mailing list guidelines
Members are added to the community WhatsApp group, the MHCG security group and the mailing list. These are the ground rules that keep those spaces welcoming.
Purpose
A space for positive community engagement, local announcements and friendly neighbourly support.
Posting hours
Please avoid posting between 9 pm and 8 am unless it's urgent and directly affects the community.
Respect and kindness
Be courteous to all. Aggressive, rude or inflammatory messages are not acceptable.
No personal attacks
Strictly no bullying, blame games or derogatory remarks aimed at individuals or groups.
Inclusivity matters
We celebrate diversity. Discrimination or mockery based on religion, culture, gender, ethnicity or identity is forbidden.
Constructive discussion
Debate ideas — never the people behind them, and keep posts relevant to Macarthur Heights.
Respect privacy
Never share anyone's personal information without their permission.
Zero tolerance
Hate speech, threats or illegal activity will result in immediate action by the admins.
Reporting concerns
Message the admins privately. They're volunteers, so they may not respond instantly.
Admin guidance
Admins may pause or redirect a conversation, and may remove content or members whose behaviour undermines group values.
To add residents of your household to the groups or mailing list, email their full name, mobile, email address and residential address to admin@mhcommunitygroup.com.au. Please don't post those details in the group chat.
Documents
Public records and policies
Approved final documents are published here for members and the wider community.
MHCG Constitution
Current constitution adopted under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW).
Macarthur Heights Community Group | Constitution
Adopted by special resolution of members Annual General Meeting - Sunday, 30 August 2026 Registration date: 08/Sep/2026 NSW Fair Trading reference: 26-21871
PDF · 2026 · 542 KB
NSW Fair Trading Confirmation Letter
Macarthur Heights Community Group has officially become a registered not-for-profit incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW). Our updated constitution and not-for-profit objects were registered with NSW Fair Trading today (Reference: 26‑21871), following the special resolution passed by members at our Annual General Meeting on 30 August 2026. This is a significant milestone for our community group.
PDF · 2026 · 77 KB
Macarthur Heights Community Group | Constitution
Final amended version Approved by members at the MHCG Annual General Meeting held on 20 March 2022 Endorsed by NSW Fair Trading
PDF · 2022 · 107 KB
MHCG CONSTITUTION
MHCG CONSTITUTION
PDF · 2020 · 241 KB
AGM Minutes
Minutes of our annual general meetings, most recent year first.
2026-ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Minutes
AGM Minutes - 2026 Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026 Time: 11:40 am – 1:00 pm Location: Main Ridge Park, corner of University Drive and Milky Way, Macarthur Heights NSW
PDF · 2026 · 205 KB
2025- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Minutes
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Minutes Date: Saturday, 19 April 2025 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM Location: Lake Thompson (Poulton Tce, Campbelltown NSW 2560)
PDF · 2025 · 97 KB
Financial Statements
Income and expenditure as presented to members, most recent year first.
Financial Report 2025-2026
Financial Report for FY 2024 – 2025 (April 20, 2025 – June 30, 2025) & Financial Report for FY 2025 – 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
PDF · 2026 · 265 KB
Financial Report 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
Interim Report for FY 2024–2025 (As of April 19, 2025) | Treasurer’s Report for FY 2023–2024
PDF · 2025 · 138 KB
Financial Report-2022-2023
MHCG-FinancialReport-2022-2023
PDF · 2023 · 169 KB
Plain language
What MHCG's not-for-profit status means
What our registered not-for-profit status does — and does not — mean.
- MHCG operates for community purposes.
- MHCG's resources are used to advance those purposes.
- Surpluses are retained for community and reasonable operating purposes.
- Members do not receive profits merely because they are members.
- Contributions are voluntary.
- Contributions are NOT tax-deductible.
- Not-for-profit status is not the same as charity status.
- Not-for-profit status does not automatically provide Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
- Governance and reporting continue to be managed under the constitution and applicable NSW requirements.
More detail is on our legal and organisational information page.