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New mums in the Greater Springfield region are being offered free breastfeeding information, education and support from an experienced lactation consultant at Mater Health Hub, Springfield. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Kate Maynard is offering both antenatal and postnatal support for parents and their babies to develop breastfeeding skills and overcome feeding challenges. Ms Maynard…
Who are the Provisional Rotaract Club of Bremer & Beyond? We are a newly budding group of young adults looking to make a difference within the community we live in. We are an Ipswich-based club formed and supported by both of our sponsor clubs within Rotary known as The Greater Springfield Rotary Club and The…
Springfield Central Library offers a range of activities for children of all ages – helping them get out of the house and become immersed in the library’s educational atmosphere. To browse a full list of these activities and to register your child, visit ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children, filter by library location “S’Field”, then click on the “Register Now”…
Two local high schools are now offering students a health career pathway by gaining nationally-recognised qualifications at the new Mater Health Hub, Springfield. Mater Education’s Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program will support the region’s growing demand for healthcare professionals. This will be especially true when Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 – the…
Ipswich City Council has revised its draft Ipswich Plan 2024 following community consultation, with the plan now sent to the state government for final review and approval. Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the Council resolved at its January 25 meeting to progress the proposed new planning scheme to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and…
Women Empowerment and Leadership founder and president Rita Anwari has ignited a movement with an unwavering commitment to empower women and uplift the most marginalised among the community. Rita and her dedicated team understand the pivotal role women played in shaping the fabric of society. They believe that, by harnessing their potential, women can catalyse…
This March, Queenslanders will join footballing legend Wally Lewis to turn the nation purple and change lives for people living with epilepsy Every 33 minutes, someone is diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurological condition that can affect anyone at any time. “I wish I’d opened up about my condition to my friends and teammates, instead of…
The 2024 season for the Springfield Stingers Touch Football Club kicked off in February at the newly minted Silver Jubilee Park fields. Stingers President Shelleigh Lole is excited about the future of the club and the wider community. “We are super excited and very grateful to be able to call this amazing new facility our…
Spring Mountain was the third-fastest growing suburb across Ipswich’s more than 80 suburbs, according to the latest Ipswich City Council development report. Released in early February, Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Quarterly Report from October 1 to December 31, 2023 provides a snapshot of population growth and development activity across the city. Ripley and Redbank…
Ipswich residents can now book their free annual on-demand large item kerbside collection. The on-demand service offers every eligible Ipswich household one free collection each year, and is specifically designed to increase the amount of reclaimed materials by more than 50 per cent. Under the program, free collection will now be available every year, instead…