History

The Mt Barker & Districts Residents’ Association (MBDRA) was established in 1991 when several concerned residents formed a small group to discuss issues of concern within their community. Local artist Donald Richardson, resident Esme Watson and others created the first official Association Constitution. The Constitution provides the objectives within a guiding document which is still in use today.

Objectives

The objectives of the Association are listed below:

• To provide a forum for residents of the Mount Barker District to express their views and interests on matters relating to the physical and social environment of the Mount Barker District.

• To be concerned with preserving and promoting desirable historical, social, environmental and cultural features of the Mount Barker District.

• To review those activities and policies of public, statutory and private organisations which affect the Mount Barker District.

• To support and cooperate with other organisations whose aims and activities are compatible with those of the Association.

• To represent the views and interests of the residents of the Mount Barker District before public, statutory and private organisations on matters which affect the residents of the Mount Barker District.