Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Government building

Logan East Community Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3808 4529

Address: Cnr Cinderella Drive & Vanessa Boulevard 4127 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.lecna.org.au

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25.01.2022 Money can’t buy happiness nor good health but it can help pay your medical or dental bills! Logan East offers No Interest Loans (NILS) to help people on low incomes (including Centrelink) pay for medical and dental expenses, orthotics, mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Loans are available up to $1,500 and there’s NO interest, NO fees and NO charges ever. To find out more,... email us at [email protected] Call 07 3808 4529 call or text 0491735492/0490743160 visit www.lecna.org.au/loans (application information) See more

24.01.2022 We are during 3 free workshop classes during Mental Health Week to encourage people to explore self-care ways to reduce stress: Meditation, Chair Yoga and Tai Chi. Check them out and RSVP as spaces are limited. We will be in function room and socially distanced, following COVID protocol for all events.

22.01.2022 Are you interested in art? Have you participated in one of Barbs online artwork tutorials? Please feel free to join our LECNA art group for inspiration! Share your own artwork, ideas and learn new tips and skills. Click on the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162710415092704/about

22.01.2022 Please see the additional contact tracing list. A bit close to home.....Stay safe!

22.01.2022 Today is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day and RUOK? Day. It's been a challenging year for all of us, now more than ever we have to look out for each other and check in. Find out more here: https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day

22.01.2022 Free Meditation during Mental Health Week at LECNA. Join us for this lunchtime class.

19.01.2022 One of the LECNA Managers: Gillian Marshall attended with a delegation of members of the QLD Community Alliance to meet with representatives of the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition today, to progress our goal of a commitment of an increase in funding of the 124 funded community centres in Queensland. Gillian has been working solidly on this campaign with others and is hopeful of positive outcomes. The Maroonprint assembly is this Monday 14th September at 6.30pm and we want you to join: http://bit.ly/qcaassembly .

19.01.2022 Would you like to re-train or upskill your current qualifications? ASMI Training is offering face to face classes in the Browns Plains area for a Certificate III (CHC30113) and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and care (CHC50113). Both courses attract Government Funding and course costs may be as low as $48.00 for a Certificate III and $58.00 for Diploma students.... Courses will run every Thursday from 9.30 2.15 so school drop off and collection is supported and classes run term time only. For more details, please contact our Early Years Trainer Leanne Miles on 0402 917 344 or by email: [email protected]

18.01.2022 Life Skills, free resilience 10 week course. The next course starts on 8th October and runs through to December 10th. This course is highly recommended for people who are wanting to add more tools to their toolbox to manage emotions and enhance communication and relationships. Starts on Thursday 8th October in person. Morning Tea provided. Every Thursday 9:30 11.30am... Call 3808 4529 to register. LEARN STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE!

15.01.2022 #Lecnadonate #Lecnavolunteering http://lecna.org.au/

14.01.2022 Monday week on 14th September, you have a chance to be part of being something amazing: https://www.qldcommunityalliance.org/assembly_2020. Everyday Queenslanders who want to see positive change are invited to the Maroonprint Assembly with our Premier and Leader of the Opposition. LECNA is part of the QLD Community Alliance and supports this event. Please check it out to learn more and try to attend the zoom!

13.01.2022 #Lecnaevents #LecnaSQW http://lecna.org.au/

13.01.2022 No reason is good enough to drive through floodwater. The bravest and smartest thing you can do is "Back It Up". Be prepared for flood season! Don’t get carried away with the reasons or pressures to attempt to drive through floodwater. When faced with a flooded road, back it up. Be prepared for flood season! ... #Lecnaevents #LecnaSQW http://lecna.org.au/ https://youtu.be/TDUZr3TL050

13.01.2022 Yesterday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Australian Services Union members are able to access a free webinar on recognising domestic and family violence in the workplace here: http://asucareerlaunchpad.tln.org.au/. #16DaysOfActivism

13.01.2022 Coppa’s on the Couch presents an interview with QFES (Qld Fire Service) in relation to attending road crashes. This is the last in this series for road safety week. Watch out for our next session about house fire prevention. Please click the below link. Clint’s Story https://youtu.be/IZdDO6JNjMM CTRL + CLICK this link

10.01.2022 We still have 2 spots available in our excellent Food Processing course that is no cost for eligible participants who are seeking employment. Make friends, have fun, learn new skills, gain confidence and be supported to find sustainable employment. Sound awesome? We think so too, call us asap: 3808 4529 as these spots could go quickly.

09.01.2022 Participate in Logan City Council's: Postcards from the Heart art project, which will be displayed in Logan Central Library throughout October to promote mental wellness. Logan residents are invited to share what's in their heart, through art and submit by 2nd October. Go here for more details: https://www.logan.qld.gov.au/postcardsfromtheheart

08.01.2022 Chair Yoga during Mental Health Week!

08.01.2022 Are you or any of your family or friends either here in SE Qld or anywhere in Australia suffering any mental health issues due to COVID 19? The mental health issues related to lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. People need human contact ... The wonderful charity MIND have a 24 hour helpline: 1300 554 660 or call:-... NSW - 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line VIC - 1300 651 251 Suicide Help Line QLD - 13 43 25 84 13 HEALTH TAS - 1800 332 388 Mental Health Services Helpline SA - 13 14 65 Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service WA - 1800 676 822 Mental Health Emergency Response Line NT - 08 8999 4988 Top End Mental Health Service ACT - 1800 629 354 Mental Health Triage Service Please could any two of our Facebook friends just copy and repost to share the helpline far and wide. Just two. Any two. Say DONE in the comments ...thank you so much for bringing awareness to this issue

08.01.2022 Hello, I just got off the phone from a local resident who informed me that he wanted to make a $500 donation to LECNA. He and his wife have no mortgage, live a simple life and got the $750 from the Government and decided they wanted to give back to community!! This kind of generosity for others is unbelievable and admirable. If you wanted to support LECNA to help Build Better Lives for others, you can: https://www.givenow.com.au/lecna. Make a tax deductible donation today and watch this short clip on us for inspiration: https://youtu.be/DALl_1nQas8

05.01.2022 Please see our latest mini-newsletter update: https://bit.ly/3mm9KnH

05.01.2022 Neami have launched a freecall line for community members experiencing stress and impacted with anxiety or depression symptoms affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. P: 1300 147 600.

05.01.2022 "How to spread some festive Cheer" Would you like to provide a really special Christmas to families in Logan? Of course you do We are wanting to provide 300 families with hampers this year. If you can donate goods there is a large cage outside of Woolworths in Springwood ..please go and fill it up for us ... This is what we are still needing: Money donate to givenow.com.au/lecna2020xmas CHRISTMAS CAKE/PUDDING 300 TINS OF PINEAPPLE 78 TINS OF CORN KERNALS 93 LONG LIFE MILK 120 MIXED VEGETABLES 217 TEA BAGS 50/100 PACKS 120 TINS OF TOMATOES 286 LAUNDRY LIQUID 300 WHITE RICE 172 JELLY IN CUPS 368 LOLLY BAGS 270 POPCORN 300 CORNFLAKES/RICE BUBBLES 234 TOILET PAPER 4 PACKS 300 CUSTARD 1LT LONG LIFE 300

05.01.2022 Join us on Monday 14th to be part of the Maroonprint assembly seeking real commitment from Government and the Opposition on meaningful change for Queenslanders! Check the link below.

04.01.2022 Getting fit sometimes needs extra motivation. Watch these movies for that extra kick in the butt!

01.01.2022 We recently got the news that a grant we were hoping for to support us with funding our Christmas Hampers didn't come through So we are urgently seeking support to ensure we can provide 300 great Christmas hampers to families in need this year. Please make a tax deductible donation and like and share: https://www.givenow.com.au/..