Health
Springfield resident Luke Hinschen will be walking from Grafton to Brisbane next month to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Luke has set a bold fundraising target of $50,000 – to be donated to the Movember Foundation. A monumental 386-kilometre journey along the Pacific Highway, “Luke’s Long Walk” will begin on the morning…
by Springfield Mo-Men After an incredibly successful 2022 raising over $100,000 for Movember Foundation Australia, 2023 is shaping up to be even bigger. In June, we celebrated International Men’s Health Week (June 14-20), with the theme of forming ‘Healthy Habits’ – checking on your mates, connecting, having conversations, and getting that yearly check up. On…
Ipswich City Council launched its six-month e-scooter trial over the weekend – allowing Springfield residents access to convenient personal transportation. The distinctive purple e-scooters require a smartphone and can be found at designated parking hubs and along footpaths in Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes, and Spring Mountain. Initially scheduled for May, the trial will now run…
The annual Seeds Fundraising Dinner for Westside Community Care took place at the Brookwater Golf & Country Club last month, pulling a record fundraising haul for an important cause. On Monday, June 12, from 7pm, dignitaries and guests took their seats for a night of auctions and raffles to raise funds for Westside Transformations, the…
Did you know the University of Queensland has a health and wellbeing research centre based right here in Springfield? The UQ Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing – led by Professor Lauren Ball – is located at the Springfield Tower office building on Sinnathamby Boulevard. Professor Ball established the Centre in January this year. It…
A Springfield mum has put herself through the ringer on a new reality competition program – mirroring the survival situation her own son endured after his cancer diagnosis and treatment. “A lot of people have been surprised to find out I was cast on a reality TV show – but in reality, this has been…
Public chess tables have finally been installed at Robelle Domain Parklands – thanks to the initiative of the founder of Springfield’s regional chess club. The idea for an outdoor venue was a gambit made by Springfield Ipswich Chess Club president Eduardo “Ed” Cubilla – part of his long-term goal to encourage more social gaming, especially…
Orion Springfield Central held its first ever ‘Strong Sisters SportsFest’ last weekend, featuring local sports clubs, live demonstrations, and more. It took place on Sunday, March 5, at Orion Springfield Central, coinciding with last week’s International Women’s Day celebrations. Hundreds of people immersed themselves in fun and engaging activities, giveaways, and information sessions throughout the…
The inaugural Valentine’s Adoption Sale, a local animal welfare initiative, took place last month, with some heart-warming results. The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) offered pets for adoption at a heavy discount from February 8 to 14. Adult cat adoption cost just $29, and selected adult dogs were available at $99. In total, 41…
Springfield’s pre-eminent family Physiotherapy practice opened the doors to a brand new clinic on July 1, with an official grand opening celebration scheduled later this month. Principal Physiotherapist Adam Atherton and his business partner and wife Emma will mark the occasion with good food, music, and conversation with their fellow staff, friends, and family, they…