Where is the BWMCA?

The BWMCA is responsible for various properties throughout Buderim, which are dedicated to or contribute to the needs of the community.

All property owned by the BWMCA is held in trust for the people of Buderim for now and the future. 

Such property includes:

Buderim Old Post Office

This latest acquisition is one in which the BWMCA takes great pride. It is the oldest building in the Buderim CBD and was the original post office.  After 4 years of negotiation with Telstra and a year of intense and community-driven fund raising, the Association purchased the property in 2000.
The Maroochy Shire Council estimated that it would cost over $100,000 to restore the building which had fallen into great disrepair.  A massive community volunteer effort and a remarkable response in service and materials from local businesses and individuals meant that the cost of restoration was only just over $4000!

The main function is as a community information centre which is staffed, for 6 days a week, by over 50 volunteers. It is also now the official headquarters of the BWMCA, and solid proof of what can be achieved by the Buderim community.

The OPO is run by volunteers (OPOV) and operates on weekdays and Saturday mornings as a community information centre, servicing residents and tourists alike!

Many local community groups use the OPO as a meeting room.

OPEN:
Mon – Fri               10.00 am  -  4.00pm
Sat                          10.00 am  -  1.00pm

The following FREE services are available at the OPO

Justice of the Peace – available every Monday – 2pm – 4pm

Local Councillor - Div 7 Cr. & Deputy Mayor Zrinka Johnston
usually available each Thursday   11am – noon  (Please phone OPO to check times)

State Member of Parliament – Steve Dickson MP, Member for Kawana
available on the last Thursday of each month.

(please phone his office on

5478 1189 to arrange an appointment)

Welcome to Buderim

The BWMCA hosts regular "Welcome to Buderim" morning teas for new residents.

Following on a very old tradition of welcoming new settlers to the area, ‘Welcome to Buderim" morning teas were  reestablished when the Old Post Office opened as an information centre.

New residents are encouraged to register and attend a morning tea at which 'welcome packages'  with useful information on the local area are distributed to new residents.

New residents have the opportunity to meet each other and learn more about Buderim and encouraged to participate in their new community life.  Some wonderful friendships have been formed through these functions.

Pop in for a chat with the friendly group at the OPO today!

The Buderim War Memorial Hall

was the original centre of the Association and is now a public venue for theatre, concerts and public functions.

In 1887 the State Government allocated an area as a reserve for a public Hall. A small hall constructed of sawn timber, and with a shingle roof was built by the local settlers and served for 37 years. It was the only public meeting place on Buderim and was used for all gatherings – public meetings, concerts, dances, picture shows, church services and private functions.  

In 1923 a new Hall was constructed and served the Community until 1989.

In 1966 a brick frontage was added to the Hall providing more space for the Library and a room for the Country Women’s Association.  The snooker room underneath the CWA room was also extended. 

In 1989 the wooden portion of the building was removed from the brick façade and realigned to Church Street and extensively renovated and restored. The verandah was added two years later.  The redevelopment won the architect Lindsay Clare, an Architectural Award. 

Air conditioning was added in 2006.

The Buderim Memorial Hall is available for a wide variety of public functions such as concerts, receptions, public meetings and community events. It is strongly suggested you make your bookings as early as possible as the hall is a very popular venue.

Memorial Hall Rates:
Hourly Rate - $28 per hour + GST
Affiliate function - $230 *
Non affiliate daytime function - $280 *
Non affiliate night time function - $400 *
Weddings, Parties etc - $500 *
   * (plus cleaning - approx $80, plus GST)
Air Conditioning for a function is an additional $20

For bookings and further information please phone John or Bernadatte McMahon - 5445 2515



The building complex also houses the library and club facilities.

Hepburn Cottage (not pictured) is a small property hoped to be part of a larger community precinct opposite the War Memorial Hall.

Pioneer Cottage

donated by Sybil Vise and managed by one of the BWMCA affiliate groups, the Buderim Historical Society, run as the Buderim Museum.

The Sybil Vise Cottage recently bequeathed to the Association by the late Sybil Vise and shortly to be allocated a role. The buidling is adjacent to the Pioneer Cottage.