The Oatlands Community Association (OCA) strengthens the Southern Midlands through inclusive connection, support for local groups, shared community spaces, and activities that promote health and wellbeing.

Southern Midlands Regional News

Food Share

Bargain Centre

Meeting Room Hires

OCA is an incorporated association and a registered charity aiming to enhance community life in the Southern Midlands 

The Association:
● manages the Midlands Memorial Community Centre, 68 High Street as a community space
● offers the benefits of Incorporation to community groups the Association can support, and 
● enables activities that contribute to both individual and community health and wellbeing.

The Association’s premises are at 68 High Street, Oatlands, leased from the Southern Midlands Council.

OCA’s income is derived from hiring the conference and client rooms from office rentals from the three group members, as well as from grants and donations. 

OCA has three permanent group members: Oatlands Bargain Centre, Southern Midlands Regional News and Food Share, which share the premises. OCA also has an independent Community Member and Treasurer, as well as a Public Officer. It is an incorporated association under Tasmanian state regulations (IA 08810), an ACNC registered charity, and has an ABN: 11946049764.

The current 2025/26 officers of the Association are:
President – Mary-Ann Orchard
Treasurer – Nan Bray 
Secretary – Julia Jabour
Contact telephone: 0419 521 693; email: office@oatlandscommunity.org.au