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A new health and education centre, Mater Health Hub, was officially opened in Springfield on June 8, marking a significant milestone in community-based services for the rapidly growing region. Mater Health Hub, Springfield is a purpose-built centre providing healthcare services for families and educational courses for school-leavers and career-changers. This innovative centre represents Mater’s first…
Unilever Australia, the renowned maker of household staples such as Omo and Rexona, has partnered with Clean Up Australia, Cool.org, and Coles to supply free Clean Up Kits and online educational resources to schools in Greater Springfield. This initiative aims to address the growing environmental concerns among young Australians, with 44% of them identifying the…
Bellbird Park State School was officially opened in April with foundation students, parents, teachers and local members in attendance. The $85.5 million investment is part of the expansive Building Future Schools program, which helps provide state-of-the-art educational facilities. Bellbird Park State School foundation principal Roger Sheehan said he was excited to see the students excel…
Greater Springfield is home to many hobby farms and Crime Stoppers Queensland has launched a comprehensive campaign to bolster farm-related crime reporting. The initiative seeks to highlight the significance of reporting such crimes and emphasises the role of community involvement in combating rural crime. Logan West is home to many hobby farms. Source: Pexel/Matthias Zomer…
In a proactive move towards supporting victims of domestic and family violence (DFV), designated ‘safe spaces’ have been established in Queensland Police stations statewide. These safe spaces serve as confidential areas within police stations where community members, particularly DFV victim-survivors, can safely and comfortably discuss their experiences with authorities. Assistant commissioner of the Domestic, Family…
In a bid to bolster cultural preservation and linguistic diversity, community language schools in Greater Springfield have received a substantial funding boost under a program initiated by the Federal Government. Among the beneficiaries are institutions catering to Hindi and Dinka languages, highlighting the diverse tapestry of immigrant communities in the region. The $15 million scheme…
In a bid to ease the burden on educators and prioritise classroom teaching, two schools in Greater Springfield have eagerly embraced a pioneering pilot initiative launched by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments. The $1.88 million program aims to alleviate the administrative workload faced by teachers. With the employment of 11 specialist staff across 33 schools…
The Springfield community came together during the week for International Women’s Day in March to celebrate diversity and the achievements of women from all walks of life. Organised by the Women Empowerment and Leadership Association, the event held at the local Indian Rastruan served as a beacon of multiculturalism, with women representing various corners of…
Breast cancer survivors and their families were among 200 people who helped paint Springfield pink for the community’s first International Women’s Day Fun Run, presented by Queensland X-Ray. The ‘Sea of Pink’ that swept through Brisbane and dozens of regional Queensland communities, including Springfield, has raised $1.78 million to fight breast cancer. Runners, joggers and…
Leisa Gill’s journey in entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and adapting to new challenges in small businesses. Starting with a cafe in Paddington, Leisa recognized the value of networking and joined BNI to grow her catering business. Over the years, she transitioned into mortgage broking and eventually became the franchise…