Who we are

About TAKENCO QLD

The Association of Kenyan Community in Central Queensland is a registered non‑profit that promotes the welfare, unity, wellbeing and cultural identity of its members, while fostering positive engagement with the broader Australian community.

Our vision

A united, supporting and thriving Kenyan community contributing in Central Queensland, connected through shared culture, mutual support and community service.

Our mission

TAKENCO QLD provides a platform that:

Brings together Kenyans in Central Queensland to foster unity, inclusion and mutual support.
Promotes the welfare and wellbeing of members and their families through community support and emergency assistance.
Celebrates and preserves Kenyan culture, heritage, values and traditions while encouraging positive integration within the broader Australian community.
Encourages participation, networking, mentorship and collaboration to support personal, professional and community development.
Provides appropriate mechanisms for resolving internal community disputes.
Promotes positive relationships between the Kenyan community and the broader Australian community.
Creates opportunities for networking, education, professional development and community participation.

Our principles

Respect

Accountability

Inclusiveness

Community service

The Association is non‑political, non‑religious and non‑discriminatory, and is governed in accordance with its Constitution and all applicable Australian laws and regulations.

How we are governed

An Executive Committee is elected every year at the Annual General Meeting by secret ballot. Committee decisions are made by simple majority, recorded in minutes, and members with a conflict of interest abstain.

Funds are held in an account in the Association's name, every payment needs two of three authorised signatories, and accounts are audited annually.

Read the Constitution

Executive Committee offices

Chairperson: Leads the Association, chairs meetings, represents TAKENCO QLD externally.
Vice Chairperson: Assists and deputises for the Chairperson.
Secretary & Assistant: Manage records, communication and minutes.
Treasurer & Assistant: Oversee finances and prepare reports.
Welfare Officer: Coordinates welfare support and emergency responses.
3–5 Committee Members: Support programs, events and welfare operations.