Pioneer Clubhouse Building Fund

Pioneer Clubhouse has been a vital part of the Manly Community since 1994, providing important support and recovery services to people who are recovering from mental illness. Pioneer Clubhouse was started by local community leaders and families in response to the unmet needs of people with mental illness and their families.

People recovering from mental illness need support to get their lives back on track, and Pioneer Clubhouse provides these in a very supporting, empowering and effective environment. It is the first service based on the 'clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation' developed in NSW.

Pioneer Clubhouse is located in Quirk Road, in a building owned by Manly Council, which was formerly the Manly Women's Bowling Club. When the Club wound up the members specifically asked Council to use the site for a worthwhile community purpose. The local community have supported Pioneer Clubhouse, which while receiving NSW Health funding for it staff, has never received a single dollar of State funding to pay for renovations, maintenance or equipment. As the building is quite old it needs substantial renovation work.

Pioneer Clubhouse needs more space for its many members and Manly Council is providing an extension to the building. However Manly Council will only fund the extension to 'lock up' stage, leaving us to find the funds to fit out the building, including new bathrooms, kitchen and dining room. We are therefore seeking your support for this very worthwhile project.

Plumbing

Electrical Works

Furniture