About & Governance
Your Community, Your Committee
Macarthur Heights Community Group (MHCG) is a volunteer-led incorporated community association representing residents and property owners of Macarthur Heights. We are currently working to formalise our not-for-profit status. Members elect a committee at each annual general meeting, that committee works to a constitution registered under NSW law, and every decision, minute and dollar is reported back to members. Nothing here happens behind closed doors — this page shows exactly how we're organised and how you can take part.
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.
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
Decisions, minutes and finances are recorded, reported to members and published once approved.
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. | Arun Rajendran |
| Vice-President | Supports the president and acts in their absence. | Hugo Pacheco |
| 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. | Moses Opondo |
| Assistant Treasurer | Assists the treasurer with banking, record keeping and financial reporting. | Mahesh Ganeshan |
| Media & Communication Secretary | Manages the website, social channels, mailing list and community announcements. | Mamun Seraji |
| Cultural Secretary | Plans and coordinates cultural, festive and multicultural community activities. | Abdullah Al Hadi |
| Welfare Secretary | Coordinates neighbourly support and welfare initiatives for residents in need. | Abu Said Mahmood |
| Committee Member | Committee member who is not an office-bearer; helps control and manage the affairs of the association. | Parveen Malhotra |
| 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).
AGM Minutes
Minutes of our annual general meetings, most recent year first.
Financial Statements
Income and expenditure as presented to members, most recent year first.