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Do you live or work in Springfield and are aged 60 years or older? University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are exploring the role of “third places” in the health and wellbeing of older adults in Springfield and are looking for participants. By helping, you could win a $50 Coles Group Gift Card. Third places refer…
Friendships form fast at a local seniors club, where residents from near and far come to chat over coffee, play cards and board games, and have a ball. The Springfield Seniors Group runs on Monday mornings at the Bob Gibbs Oval Club House, and one of its organisers is inviting new guests to come along…
By Sue Roger Community Services Director – Greater Springfield Rotary On October 29, the Rotary Clubs of Brisbane Taylor Bridge, Brisbane Centenary, and Greater Springfield united their efforts to inaugurate the Lift the Lid Walk. This annual event is a tangible expression of support for “Lifting the Lid” on mental illness, and is Australian Rotary…
by Nayda Hernandez I would like to begin by saying thank you to every single reader who has read and been inspired by my community spotlight monthly articles. It is hard not to shed a tear or two when reflecting on what these articles mean to me and all who have been part of this…
The annual ‘Welcoming the Babies’ community event was held at Brighton Homes Arena late last month. Families were invited to register their baby (up to 18 months) for the welcome ceremony on Sunday, October 22, where they received a special named certificate, gift bag, and commemorative photo. Plenty of parenting tools and tips made the…
A calendar highlight and a wonderful way to see in the Christmas season, the Springfield “Night of Light” Carols returns early next month. Taking place at The Circle at Robelle Domain on Saturday evening, December 9, the Springfield Carols is organised by a committee of community representatives and church members – predominantly the Greater Springfield…
Local First Nations community champion and artist Jessica Skeen (Widi, Biri, and Kuku Thaypan) is changing the face of the art world – in the Greater Springfield area and across Queensland. Jessica is also known as “Muralappi”, meaning “youngest of my generation”, a name proudly given to her by her father – respected elder and…
Four Springfield-based practices have received grants under a new program aimed at improving services and patient access. As part of the federal government’s new Strengthening Medicare – General Practice (GP) Grants Program, four clinics based in Springfield Central received funds. They include Springfield Doctors, Australian Veteran Health Services, My Medical & Dental Centre, and Wellness…
The Federal Government has announced funding for improved security measures at the Vedanta Centre in Springfield Lakes. The $50 million Securing Faith Based Places government program aims to protect Australians from crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance at places of worship, faith-based community centres, and religious schools and preschools. Blair MP Shayne…
The Queensland Government will build new social housing in Goodna, Redbank Plains, and other Ipswich suburbs, following the announcement of vital federal funding last month. The funding forms part of the $2 billion so-called Social Housing Accelerator, a federal initiative to inject urgently needed funds into state projects investing in social and affordable housing –…