Big Red in Capalaba, Queensland | Community organisation

Big Red

Locality: Capalaba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3390 1116

Address: 53 Mount Cotton Road 4157 Capalaba, QLD, Australia

Website: www.brookred.org.au/big-red

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24.01.2022 Join us tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) at 12:30pm for Peer Zone where well be looking at the workshop Leading our Recovery! https://www.peerzone.info/workshops/4

24.01.2022 Hi Everyone Just wanting to give you all some important updates regarding changes to Big REDs program in response to the new COVID-19 cases that have occurred over the weekend across Brisbane. As we wait for more information about the impacts that these new cases will have on the community, we will be moving back to Stage 1 of our COVID Response Plan (see attached document) as of tomorrow, Tuesday 25th of August 2020. We will be staying at Stage 1 over the next 2 weeks (th...rough to Sunday 6th September 2020), at which point we will be revaluating the opening of the Big RED centre based on the current situation of COVID-19 community transmission in Brisbane. As was asked in our community meeting today, why are we taking these measures? We are making this decision based on the wellbeing of our community members, staff and the wider community in an effort to keep everyone safe while ensuring our doors stay open and supports remain available for the people who access supports at Big RED. Stage 1 means that drop in services will be suspended for the moment and Community Members will be able to access hour long 1-on-1 Support Sessions with our Peer Workers by booking an appointment. Bookings will be essential. You can do this by contacting the centre on; P: (07) 3390 1116 M: 0499 747 000 E: [email protected] Daily Community Check-ins using Zoom will recommence, as will Virtual Groups on Wednesdays and Fridays. More information about this will be released ASAP. Keep an eye out for further updates. If you are feeling unwell please seek a COVID test at your local fever clinic or hospital; https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-inf/testing-and-fever-clinics Stay safe and be sure to call to book a 1-on-1 support session if youre in need of a chat or any assistance.

23.01.2022 Hello Friends of Big RED! Please find attached our calendar for August 2020! Were thrillled to be back up and running and were so excitd to see so many new faces coming through our doors and getting involved in our Peer Support Community Youll notice some changes to the times and scheduling of our groups, as a result of community member design and feedback during July. Also weve had some changes to our day to our day-to-day processes as we work super hard at keeping B...ig RED a COVID-19 safe organistaion. We thank everyone for all their hard work during this tricky time as we do all that we can to keep Big RED safe and open. Lets keep up the amamzing work folks! Thanks folks, and see you soon!

23.01.2022 Have you been receiving the Big Monthly newsletter, activities calendar, regular community updates as well as other important information about the goings on? No?... Then please contact us and make sure that weve got your correct email address for the mailing list, plus other contact details so that we can provide you with all of the information you need to engage with our recovery-focussed groups, outings and. activities, 1-on-1 support sessions and access to other importa...nt information regarding the peer support community at Big RED! Please contact; Sam on 0413 637 680 or email [email protected] (Mon-Fri |9am - 5pm) Steph on 0499 747 000 or email [email protected] (Mon-Fri | 9am - 3pm) Scarlett on 3390 11117 or email [email protected] (Mon-Wed 10am -3pm ) Get properly connected and make the most of your time as a community member of Big REDS wicked recovery program. If you need help setting an email account, just ask one of our friendly team!

22.01.2022 Big RED Community Meeting today - Monday 20th July 2020 at 12pm - come along and have your voice heard

20.01.2022 Check out our new Thursday program @ Big RED! Check comments section below for program images!

20.01.2022 The Big RED Newsletter November 2020

19.01.2022 Join us at Big RED this coming Monday, 24th August 2020, at 12pm for our monthly Community Meeting! After last months program planning, were gonna try things a little differently... - Well be meeting with no set agenda, but engaging in a community dialogue about how things are going at Big RED at the moment. - Hows our culture of peer support developing? ... - What issues are we facing right now that might need to be addressed? - How is the group dynamic and are there any household issues that need to be discussed? - Most importantly, how are we using the active recovery space that is Big RED and is it meeting the needs of the community who use it? - Plus any items of interest that may be relevent to Community Members are free to be brought to the table. So join us for some snacks and fresh air out on the back patio at 12pm Monday and have your voice heard!

17.01.2022 Wednesdays @ Big RED! Come have a great day with your peers! Enjoy a meal, karaoke, our fantastic writers group and peer support from our Lived Experience Community

16.01.2022 Pop into Big RED today for our Games Group at 10:30am in the morning and our Art Group at 1pm in the afternoon. A jam packed day of good times and peer support with the Big RED Community!

16.01.2022 Whats on Tuesday at Big RED?! Come on in and check it out!

15.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for our trip to attend The Brook RED 2020 Annual General Meeting! We’ll be leaving Big RED at 9:30am on the dot to catch public transport to the Norton Street Centre. Big RED will be closed for drop ins and groups this day - Thursday 17th December 2020. Hope to see you there!

14.01.2022 WHATS ON TODAY @ BIG RED?! Read below! Were reintroducing our Community Lunches , having a crack at our super fun new Karaoke Group and then getting into some writing with our Writers Group... Come along and get into the fun and community spirit of Big RED

14.01.2022 Check out our new Friday program @ Big RED! Check comments section below for program images!

13.01.2022 COME JOIN US FOR WEDNESDAYS @ BIG RED! Were restarting our lunches, and we really need the help of the community with this. So be in by 10am, or call so you can pop your name in the list, pick your job and pay your $3 donation Today well be doing fish, chips and salad! YUM!

13.01.2022 Come along to Big REDs rockin Karaoke Group today at Big RED at 10:30am! Get your sing on!

13.01.2022 COME SING WITH US!

13.01.2022 Join us today at Big RED for Peer Zone - workshops on mental distress, addiction and recovery - where well be looking at the workshop Understanding Our Alcohol & Drug Use.

13.01.2022 Join us at 1:00PM next Wednesday, 23rd September 2020, for Big REDs Writers Group on ZOOM! This week were writing our own advertisements to pitch to the group for Big REDs mini Shark Tank... Sell us on your unique idea and join the fun online! Contact us for the ZOOM Meeting ID;... P: (07) 3390 1116 M: 0413 637 680 E: [email protected] See more

11.01.2022 Hey Folks Just a reminder for the Big RED Writers Group this Wednesday @ 1:30pm... we came up with a pretty cool writing prompt this week... "Write an acceptance speech for an imaginary award" ... Plus the hilarity of our weekly silly stories energiser and having a go at a new writing activity "Found Poetry"... this should be a cool week! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

10.01.2022 Come along to Big RED on Christmas Day for our Annual Christmas Day Lunch! Spots are limited and RSVPs are essential due to COVID-19 numbers restriction - so get in quick and book your spot now on (07) 3390 1116 or email [email protected]

10.01.2022 Anyone owns truck, ute or trailer and willing and able to assist us with transferring a donation of a lounge suite from Victoria Point to our centre in Capalaba? Bit of an issue of urgency, so if someone was available tomorrow that would be amazing

10.01.2022 Good Morning Writers! Join us for today's Writer's Group @ Big RED at 1:30pm Today we'll be start off with our usual check in and energiser (silly stories... woo! ), spend a few minutes exploring our expressive writing exercises and then share our works of the week based on the prompt;... " If I had a tail I'd..." This week we'll incorporate a bit of group planning at the end of the session and share our ideas for Writer's Group in August 2020! Can't wait to see you there!

09.01.2022 Good Morning Writers! Join us for todays Writers Group @ Big RED at 1:30pm Today well be start off with our usual check in and energiser (silly stories... woo! ), spend a few minutes exploring our expressive writing exercises and then share our works of the week based on the prompt;... " If I had a tail Id..." This week well incorporate a bit of group planning at the end of the session and share our ideas for Writers Group in August 2020! Cant wait to see you there!

09.01.2022 Join us this Thursday afternoon, 20th August, 3:30pm - 6:30pm for Big REDs Belong Group! A safe space for people in the queer community to come together, connect and engage in peer support! Call Sam on 0413 637 680 or email [email protected] to find out more!

09.01.2022 Join us at 12pm on Wednesday 2nd of August on ZOOM for Big REDs Virtual Writers Group! Contact us for Zoom Meeting ID! P: (07) 3390 1116 M: 0413 637 680 E: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Hey Folks Just a reminder for the Big RED Writer's Group this Wednesday @ 1:30pm... we came up with a pretty cool writing prompt this week... "Write an acceptance speech for an imaginary award" ... Plus the hilarity of our weekly silly stories energiser and having a go at a new writing activity "Found Poetry"... this should be a cool week! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

05.01.2022 Contact one of our friendly team if youd like to join in on our morning check-ins using ZOOM! P: (07) 3390 1116 | M: 0499 747 000 | E: [email protected] Connect with your peers in the Big RED community every weekday morning as we pull together during this tricky time, facing the emerging COVID-19 situation in Brisbane together! Give us a phone call, text or email for the ZOOM ID log-ins!

05.01.2022 Big thanks go out to our new Councillor Adelia Berridge (Capalaba, Sheldon and Thornelands), Mayor Karen Williams and Redland City Council for their amazing support of Big REDs new Gardening Group through the Mayor and Councillors Small Grants program which has awarded our peer support community $2975 to install four new garden beds to accompany our new outdoor area, which was also generously supported by Redland City Council in 2019. Were thrilled to be able to offer this... new gardening group to the Big RED community. Not just to explore the benefits of gardening on mental health and wellbeing, but to tie-in with our Community Lunch program, where we can now grow our own fresh produce to use when cooking healthy meals with our members. Congratulations on your election Adelia! Were so excited to be working with you as our new Councillor for Capalaba and looking forward to the the many exciting ways we can work together in the future to support positive mental heath and wellbeing for the wonderful folk of Redland City! :)

03.01.2022 Join us Monday afternoon at 1:30pm for Big RED’s Peer Support Group!

03.01.2022 Join the conversation! 12pm - Monday - 24th August 2020 Big REDs Community Meeting!

02.01.2022 Following our Community Meeting on Monday 20th July, were having a look at our August Calendar and seeing what we can rejig and where about we can fit some of the new additions were looking at for next month. Mainly restarting our Community Lunches and looking at a couple of outings (fish and chips at Wellington Point/Cleveland + movies/bowling). Wed love your input into our calendar, so pop on into the centre and have your say!

01.01.2022 Hi there Big REDers! Were happy to let everyone know that as of today, Thursday 17th September 2020, well be moving to Stage 2 of our COVID-19 Response Plan. This means that in addition to the supports which have been available during Stage 1, we will now be offering 3 groups per week back in our centre!... I know this will come as good news to many of you who are keen to reconnect with the community here and were just as thrilled. Read on to find out more about our Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon groups, starting with Friday Art Group tomorrow afternoon at 1pm! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!