Picabeen Community Centre in Mitchelton, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Picabeen Community Centre

Locality: Mitchelton, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3354 2555

Address: 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton 4053 Mitchelton, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Zoom Yoga continues throughout June

24.01.2022 Volunteers contribute significantly not only to Picabeen Community Centre and Picabeen Change Room but ultimately to the local community. National Volunteer Week enables us to pause and reflect on their efforts......

23.01.2022 As a Youth team we want to ensure all our young people are safe. We are sharing this on the Picabeen Centre page to get the word out. Let's all reach out and take care of each other. R U OK day is on Thursday, let's start asking now!

23.01.2022 Look at this amazing Art work from our Thursday Art & Craft group!

23.01.2022 We're back and we're Practicing Social Distancing

23.01.2022 Fancy up-skilling whilst in isolation, for free? In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, is offering a range of education and training to support individuals and small, medium and large businesses Here is a link to information on the micro-credentials and Skill Sets currently being offered through TAFE Qld at no cost (eligibility criteria may apply, please ensure you check these on the website)... https://tafeqld.edu.au/isolearn

22.01.2022 Week starting 17th May at Picabeen

22.01.2022 Challenge Time! Here we have 4 pictures of some of our Picabeen staff and their pets!. The challenge is to successfully match all of the pets to their owners. Comment below your guesses and the correct answers will be announced next week!

22.01.2022 Our Community BBQ Lunch is on Tuesdays at Midday Everyone is welcome!

22.01.2022 The good news is we now have our phones working so if you need any assistance please call on 3354 3255

21.01.2022 Lookout for the newly signposted Picabeen Change Room when you drive through Keperra - better still drop in and pick up a bargain - we are located at 65 Gilston Street.....

21.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. #NAIDOC2020 There are many events happening online, check out https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events for events in Brisbane.

18.01.2022 If interested please contact P{icabeen

16.01.2022 Art and craft classes are resuming at Picabeen , bookings essential and we have limited spaces to practice social distancing

15.01.2022 Picabeen will be hosting Wise Choices Program starting June 2nd. Call for more info 3354 2555

14.01.2022 Picabeen held its Annual General Meeting recently with many attendees linking in via Zoom. Congratulations to the incoming committee. Special thanks goes to Narissa for organising the event and to Mark Furner for acting as returning officer. A highlight was the awarding of Life Membership to departing Vice President and Committee Member - Jenny Noble - thank you Jenny for your many years of service....

14.01.2022 We are still here! We have had to make some changes, but we are still here to support you. Call us on 3354 2555

14.01.2022 As we journey towards Mens health week (15th-21st June), here is a link to conversations that matter.

11.01.2022 A big shout out to the wonderful community members who have donated food to Picabeen today and last week - THANK YOU!! This is what makes community! Were all in this together. We are still taking donations, non-perishable items such as pasta/rice/tuna/cereal/tinned veggies/ pasta sauce are all greatly appreciated, you can leave on the doorstep between Monday-Friday, 9-4pm. And if youre doing it tough, we are here to help!

11.01.2022 Welcome to our Monday morning visitor!

11.01.2022 Free Flu Vaccinations at Picabeen this Tuesday 16 June... open to all over 16

10.01.2022 Picabeen is so thankful to all the amazing volunteers who make our Community Centre and Op shop run! On Tuesday we have volunteers opening The Change Room op shop at Keperra. We have volunteers at the Community Centre cooking sausages and burgers and setting up/pack up for our 12pm Community BBQ. Thank you.

09.01.2022 king Parrot pays a visit !

09.01.2022 Last Friday we were sorry to say farewell to Jane who has been volunteering with the Playgroup for 8 years. Thank you Jane for your service to Picabeen and to the local community......

08.01.2022 Zoom Yoga from Picabeen every Monday morning during the month of July - ring 3354 2555 to arrange a booking....

08.01.2022 Please see below our Closures for our centre and programs over the Christmas and New Year period. If you have any questions please call 3354 2555 before 25th December or after Sunday 3rd January.

08.01.2022 INCREASE IN INTERNET SCAMS There are reports of an increase internet scams Scamwatch has received over a thousand coronavirus related scam reports since the outbreak of the virus. Please warn your families, friends and networks to be aware and DO NOT open attachments or click on links unless you are sure of the sender. Scammers are very good at making emails (from government and other public offices) look authentic. If you receive an email asking you to click a link or open an attachment, call the office/department/organisation BUT DO IT FROM A PHONE NUMBER OTHER THAN THAT IN THE EMAIL Please see link to ScamWatch to find out about the types of scams and other information https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news

07.01.2022 Its RUOK day today Please go to https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask for resources on how you can ask the question

07.01.2022 Were Back and practicing social distancing

06.01.2022 Zoom Yoga is on every Monday morning during the month of July - please ring to reserve a place and receive your Zoom link

06.01.2022 Today is International Day against LGBTQI+ discrimination. Picabeen is a safe place for everyone. We run a youth 'safe space' group on Wednesday afternoon. Call Picabeen for more information 3354 2555.

05.01.2022 Picabeen Conversational English Class Continues! Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, Evelyn and Tina, we have been able to continue weekly classes via ZOOM during the COVID 19 restrictions. People have been joining from across the world talking about current affairs, poetry and more. If you are interested in joining in (or know someone who is) please contact Picabeen 3354 2555 or email [email protected] for ZOOM meeting details.

05.01.2022 Picabeen is thankful for all the Volunteers who help create our word picture. On Wednesday we have volunteers that are at our Op Shop in Keperra, and at our centre completing NILS loan applications.

04.01.2022 Today is Sorry Day. We remember our friends, our family and our community...

04.01.2022 Come along to our Community BBQ Lunch Every Tuesday at Midday Its a great way to connect with others in the local community and its free! PLEASE NOTE: We are Practicing Social Distancing and hand sanitiser is available.

04.01.2022 We will be commencing our tax Help program on Thursday the 27th August, we will be adhering to social distancing rules and we can only have a maximum of 2 clients in the room at a time if you are interested in making an appointment give us a call on 3354 2555 and book a time

04.01.2022 dont forget to register

04.01.2022 A big thank you to Chelsea of Keperra who has made a generous donation of food items for our emergency pantry - very much appreciated!

04.01.2022 Sadly this morning Wendy is retiring from the role of Playgroup volunteer after 9 years of valuable service to the community and to mark the occasion there was an informal morning tea today...

03.01.2022 PICABEEN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS We are open Monday- Friday 9am-4pm Phone 3354 2555 to make an appointment to receive services... We can assist with Food Parcels Emergency Relief NILS - No Interest Loans Other support Unfortunately all our regular activities have been cancelled for the time being. We look forward to be up and running as soon as the current crisis is over. If you are self-isolating and need social and emotional support or help with arranging deliveries of essential food and medication, you can call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

03.01.2022 A big thanks to Mitchelton Rotary Club their kind donation of a Defibrillator and to the Mitchelton Ambulance Station for calling in to provide a demonstration.....

02.01.2022 The Picabeen Youth team visited Everton Park High School today for their Mental Health Expo. We love getting out and about and promoting good mental health for our local young people- with thanks to St. George Foundation funding! St.George Bank

02.01.2022 A big thank you goes to Marina and Jignash from the Sai Baba Temple Virginia. They called in today with some groceries and household items for our emergency relief pantry - your contribution was very much appreciated...

02.01.2022 FREE Flu vaccine today at Picabeen until 1.30pm! We are open and ready to go! Just bring your Medicare card!

02.01.2022 if you need to get your tax done, just ring Picabeen and make an appointment

01.01.2022 Thank you to residents at Opal Raynbird Place @ Carseldine for their donation of knitted blankets and a message of hope to provide someone with warmth and comfort The blankets made by some the residents are beautifully warm and were delivered today by staff member, Therese.