The remarkable BWMCA

Buderim Community Spirit

When World-War hostility ended in 1945, the people of Buderim decided not to erect a lifeless stone monument to commemorate the fallen.

Instead, the community in Buderim created something more dynamic . . . a living growing organisation to serve the community and embrace the freedoms for which our ANZAC heroes fought and died.

Our legacy is the Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA), an umbrella of access under which community groups of every description can grow. There are a large number of community-based groups affiliated to the BWMCA. These are a fine source of social and professional contact for those new to Buderim.

The Association is a huge part of the reason Buderim maintains a true spirit of community in the face of pressures from a swelling population.

The BWMCA is responsible for many events in the town of Buderim and draws on the voluntary resources of an army of locals from many walks of life.

This association acts as an umbrella for many affiliated community groups and sporting clubs in the area, in addition to many specific activities which act as both societal glue and inspiration, for the Buderim Community.

The headquarters is in the “Old Post Office” in Burnett Street, purchased through a community rally when the actual Post Office moved to modern premises in Lindsay Road.

The BWMCA Old Post Office is a great place to gather information on activities and sights around the region and hosts “Welcome to Buderim” afternoon teas for new residents.

The centre is run entirely by volunteers and you can call them on (07) 5477-0944 during their opening hours of 10am and 4pm weekdays and 10am to 12:30pm Saturdays for more information.

If you have recently moved to Buderim, we urge you to familiarise yourself with this “Quiet Achiever” in your town. You could become a volunteer or at least a financial member. Membership is not expensive and you will become part of a brilliant concept, which will ensure this community retains its unique values.

The Buderim War Memorial Association was the catalyst for the (relatively) recently formed, Buderim Foundation. This body was set up to handle and distribute funds and assets bequeathed to the community.

BWMCA Web Site

www.bwmca.com.au