Seniors

Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors.

Pop up for a free jab

Daniel Bouwmeester January 18, 2024 2 min read 0

Ipswich City Council has re-opened its free pop-up community immunisation clinic at Springfield Central Library for children and seniors this year. The Community Immunisation Clinic is available for vaccinations from now until July, and will be open on the first Tuesday of each month – from 9am to 11am – and fourth Tuesday of the…

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Applications are now open for two strands of grants-based funding to support the local Springfield veteran community.

Grants available for veteran community

Daniel Bouwmeester January 12, 2024 3 min read 0

Applications are now open for local community groups and ex-service organisations to apply for two types of funding to support the veteran community. The Veteran Wellbeing Grants program invites ex-service organisations to apply for grants up to $150,000 to develop community-based projects that support the wellbeing of veterans and families. This program seeks to fund initiatives…

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Local production company Perfekt Studios, led by filmmaker Matthew Dahlitz, would like to hear from residents about their Air Force careers.

Creating an enduring record for RAAF personnel

Royce Wilson January 11, 2024 3 min read 0

Calling all former RAAF service members – local production company Perfekt Studios wants to hear from you about your Air Force careers. The studio is spearheading a project – RAAFDocumentary.com – as a long-term commitment to document the history of the RAAF with personal interviews, timelines, short documentaries, and other resources, all on one website free to…

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Local musical group Jacaranda Jam ended the year in style performing for dignitaries, volunteers, and others at a Christmas party event.

‘Jam’ spreads Christmas music joy

Daniel Bouwmeester December 28, 2023 3 min read 0

Local musical group ‘Jacaranda Jam’ has finished the year with a flourish, performing for dignitaries, volunteers, and others at a Christmas party event last month. Jacaranda Jam is a ukulele band, featuring guitar, vocals, and a number of percussion instruments, and performs around nine concerts annually at nursing homes and retirement villages across Springfield, Ipswich,…

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Rotary District 9620, the district of the Greater Springfield Rotary, is now running its annual raffle with some valuable prizes.

A Rotary Raffle you should not miss

Daniel Bouwmeester December 26, 2023 2 min read 0

Each year Rotary District 9620 runs a raffle with some very unique and valuable prizes. This year’s raffle is now open, and tickets can be purchased online – how easy is that! The raffle is open to anyone who wishes to buy a ticket. You don’t have to be a Rotarian to enter. The funds…

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University of Queensland (UQ) researchers are studying the role of "third places" in the health and wellbeing of older adults in Springfield.

UQ needs study participants aged 60 years and older

Daniel Bouwmeester December 8, 2023 3 min read 0

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…

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Friendships form fast at the Springfield Seniors Group, where residents from near and far come to club meetings over coffee each week.

An ace of a club for Springfield’s seniors

Daniel Bouwmeester December 7, 2023 2 min read 0

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…

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Retirement village Aveo Springfield hosted a community open day in October – with free family fun including live music and entertainment.

Aveo opens doors for family fun day

Daniel Bouwmeester November 9, 2023 2 min read 0

Local retirement village Aveo Springfield hosted a community open day last month – a day of free family fun including live music and entertainment. The Spring Open Day was a chance for residents to tour the village and inspect display apartments and state-of-the-art facilities. The event ran from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, October 14….

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Not-for-profit community groups are invited to apply for funding to host Australia Day 2024 events, under the National Australia Day Council (NADC) grants program.

Grants offered for Australia Day community events

Daniel Bouwmeester October 20, 2023 2 min read 0

Not-for-profit community groups are welcome to apply for funding to host Australia Day 2024 events, under the National Australia Day Council (NADC) grants program. Since NADC’s launch in 2021, its Australia Day Community Events grants have helped deliver more than 1,000 community events, from Welcomes to Country to citizenship ceremonies, morning teas, and multicultural festivals….

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The University of Queensland Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing in Springfield is inviting residents to complete an important survey.

Let UQ at Springfield know what YOU need to live your healthiest life

Daniel Bouwmeester August 3, 2023 2 min read 0

The University of Queensland Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing has been active in Springfield since March 2023. The Centre is made up of researchers, professional staff, and students – who work together on their vision of creating happy, healthy communities. The Centre values working with community members in research and decision making, creating genuine…

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