OUR PURPOSE
Championing the Macdonald Valley, our Home and our Sanctuary, to ensure our community is not forgotten, as no one should be discriminated against because of where they live.
OUR MISSION
To Protect, Enhance and Promote the Natural and Human Environment of the Macdonald Valley with its long rich history in a respectful and sustainable way.
The MVA acknowledges the Darkinjung people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Macdonald (Gunanday) Valley and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

MVA Events
Events
Events
🗓️ Insurance Forum hosted by the Macdonald Valley Association. Save the date for a forum with the Insurance Council of Australia and Susan Templeman MP . Local residents asked us to investigate the state of insurance for our community. This is your chance to speak directly with representatives from the
Copper theft meeting in St Albans. Thank you to everyone in the community for coming along to the meeting with New South Wales police regarding the copper theft in the valley. The main takeouts from the meeting are that police are urging residents to report anything out of the ordinary.
Public meeting this morning at 10am on copper theft. June 28th - St Albans School Of Arts Hall. We all know that the valley, like many areas has been the target of people cutting and stealing the Telstra cables for the copper used in them. NSW Police and the MVA
Public meeting - copper theft. June 28th - 10am - St Albans School Of Arts Hall. We all know that the valley, like many areas has been the target of people cutting and stealing the Telstra cables for the copper used in them. NSW Police and the MVA are hosting
Insurance in the valley. The MVA recently wrote to our State and Federal representatives about the alarming increases in domestic building insurance premiums in the Hawkesbury which are leading to residents being unable to afford to insure their homes. Susan Templeman MP responded and the MVA will be hosting a
Farming on the fringe is an event for farmers and land managers who want to learn more about natural capital, carbon farming, soils, environmental markets and direct selling of local produce. Event details: Hosted by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, this one-day conference-style event is for rural landholders, including small‑scale
Official Opening - Thomas James Bridge. A great day for our valley community with the opening of this significant project restoring the connection of Settlers Road to the Wiseman's Ferry crossing and the Central Coast. Apart from it's role as critical transport infrastructure, the bridge is historically very significant, being
Want to cut bills and live more comfortably at home? The Sustainable Home Forum is happening online at midday, 24 November (AEDT). Free to attend, this event is packed with practical advice for every household — from renters to renovators. Topics include: • Smart upgrades on any budget • How
Save Money, Live Comfortably: Join the Sustainable Home Forum online on 24 Nov at midday AEST. Practical tips for renters, renovators, and builders to cut bills, stay comfortable, and make smart home upgrades.
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Committee Members

Rosemary – President

Linda Bracken – Vice President
Valley for Wildlife

Nikki Wood – Secretary

Jane Fulton – Treasurer

Lewis Adey
Connected and Prepared

Siobhan Mahoney
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