STAR Community Services in Cleveland, Queensland | Community organisation

STAR Community Services

Locality: Cleveland, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3821 6699

Address: Shop 15, 152 Shore Street West 4163 Cleveland, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Secret Santa’s Elves are working very hard and having fun wrapping all the amazing gifts and creating hampers. Thank you to all our wonderful STAR volunteers. http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

25.01.2022 Do you live in the Ipswich, Springfield Lakes or Loganholme area? Do you want to be a Secret Santa? These amazing people and businesses have all offered to be drop-off point for Secret Santa gifts. Please head on down to drop in your gifts at: Bridgestone Select, 5-11 Downs St, Ipswich City Cave Ipswich, 5/260 Brisbane St, West Ipswich... City Cave, Spring Lake Metro Shopping Centre Shop 4, 1 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes IGA Loganholme, 8/10 Ascot Drive, Loganholme Jennifer Howard MP, 125 Brisbane Rd, Booval Wow Mobility - Ipswich, 4/160 Brisbane Road, Booval STAR office 5 Jacaranda Street, East Ipswich Each gift donated in an area is given to an elderly person who is on their own in that area. Find out more at http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/ See more

24.01.2022 Thank you to The Anchor by the Bay for its amazing support of STAR. Check out their great event tomorrow...bookings at 3821 5548. https://www.facebook.com/theanchorbythebay/

23.01.2022 I just sat on my own last Christmas and cried. Wendy Wendy told her story of how she lost her family and how much she misses them. Being alone at Christmas can be bring its own kind of lonely. Sadly, Wendy is not alone in her feelings of isolation and loss. So many elderly are living on their own with no family to care for them. Take a moment to think about what it would be like to literally having no one left who cares about you. The STAR Secret Santa gift aims to let ea...ch of these wonderful people know that someone cares about them and that they are not forgotten. If you would like to support Wendy and so many others like her across SE Qld, please make a donation at https://lnkd.in/gFSzmbm Your donation will support a gift for an elderly person who is on their own this Christmas. Thank you. 93 year old Vel truly appreciated her gift in 2019. Over 68,000 Qld Seniors live alone (Qld Gov Statistician’s Office & ABS).

22.01.2022 STAR is holding 2 events in celebration of International Day for People with disabilities on Thursday 3 December 2020. This year’s theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’. A morning event in Goodna - 9.00am - 12noon Goodna Services Club, 32 Woogaroo Street An afternoon event in Cleveland 2.00pm 5.00pm Cleveland, RSL, Passage Street To Book call Andrea on 3821 6699 Ext:4 or email [email protected]... This is a COVID Safe event. Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. See more

21.01.2022 STAR Community Services held its AGM on Saturday with a very new look. Adhering to COVID-19 restrictions, there were less than 10 people in the room, while others used zoom to hear and take part in the meeting. Social distancing was maintained and safety measures put in place. The Annual Report can be found at http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au//STAR-Annual-Repor and the new Annual Impact Report can be found at http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au//Annual-Impact-Rep Thank you to everyone who took part.

21.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Decked up in festive colours, the STAR Seniors fitness group had a lovely morning tea today after their session.

20.01.2022 John Hanley in this story and his wife Lisa were the winners of the 'SuzanneStays holiday' competition run by STAR late last year. We thank Michael Rossiter and SuzanneStays for continuing to support STAR in 2020/21. Their accessible holiday accommodation is truly exceptional.

19.01.2022 STAR has a range of social, recreational, creative, volunteering and other community activities for you to participate in. Call us on 3821 6699 to inquire about or click https://www.starcommunityservices.org.au//ndis-social-pro/ for more information.

19.01.2022 Christmas Gifts are coming in! A big thank you to Angela from Alex Gow Funerals for dropping in beautiful soft towels and accessories. Take a look at a few of the other gifts that have come in. They are all truly appreciated. If you have capacity, please drop a gift at one of the place listed on our STAR website http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

18.01.2022 Do you live in the Redlands area? You can Become a Secret Santa for elderly people who are on their own this Christmas. Thank you to The Anchor by the Bay, Victoria Point Community Bank Branch, Chemist Warehouse, Don Brown MP, Kim Richards Member for Redlands, Grill'd Vic Point, Redland City Council Libraries, Mark Robinson MP, IGA on Bloomfield, IGA Mt Cotton, Pat Barrett Realty and Redlands Sporting Club for being drop-off points for Secret Santa. Check out the full list of drop off points in the Redland City Bulletin or the STAR website at http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

17.01.2022 A huge THANK YOU to Grill'd Victoria Point for the opportunity to be part of their amazing ‘Local Matters’ program and for supporting STAR Community Services’ Become a Secret Santa Christmas appeal. STAR invites members of the community to donate a suitable gift for an elderly person to become a Secret Santa. Grill'd at Victoria Point is one of the outstanding collection centres for gifts. Each donated gift will be given to an elderly person in our community who is alone th...is Christmas. Last year, one lady could not hold back the tears as she told the volunteer who delivered her gift that she had not received a Christmas gift in six years. If you are in the area, head down to Grill’d to drop in a gift. Remember they have the most delicious burgers. STAR has collection points across SE Qld. If you would like to know more about STAR’s Become a Secret Santa Christmas appeal, please go to: http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/ See more

17.01.2022 Thank you to the Redlands Sporting Club for collecting Secret Santa gifts. You always have great community spirit! If you are dropping in your Secret Santa gift, you could also catch one of their amazing shows like Mike & Darby. Check this link for detail https://www.redlandssportingclub.com.au/event/darby-mike/

17.01.2022 Thank you to the IGA Loganholme for supporting the STAR Christmas appeal. If you are near their store at 10 Ascot Drive in Loganholme, head on over to drop-off your Christmas gift for an elderly person who is alone this Christmas. If you feel you have capacity, we invite you to join STAR this Christmas to show our elderly that someone cares about them and that they are not alone. http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

17.01.2022 STAR Home Maintenance can support you in making more informed decisions about home maintenance, electrical and plumbing, general handyman and gardening services, so you can live independently in your own home. Call us on 38216699 or click on https://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/aged-care-servi// for more information.

16.01.2022 International Day of Older Persons - 1 October 2020 The world marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons as we reckon with the disproportionate and severe impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on older persons around the world not only on their health, but on their rights and well-being. UN Secretary-General António Guterres The 2020 theme aims to: Inform participants about the strategic objectives for the Decade of Healthy Ageing.... Raise awareness of the special health needs of older persons and of their contributions to their own health and to the functioning of the societies in which they live. Increase awareness and appreciation of the role of the health care workforce in maintaining and improving the health of older persons, with special attention to the nursing profession Present proposals for reducing the health disparities between older persons in the developed and developing countries, so as to Leave no one behind. Increase understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on older persons and its impact on health care policy, planning, and attitudes. https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day See more

16.01.2022 Personal care supports are available through STAR under your NDIS plan. Get support with daily activities like personal hygiene, meal preparations, attending appointments, using aids and appliances or any other activity to enjoy independence. Call us on 38216699 or visit https://www.starcommunityservices.org.au//ndis-and-disabi/ for more information.

15.01.2022 Welcome to Become a Secret Santa 2020 Hello there What a year it has been! COVID 19 has certainly turned our lives upside-down. Varying lockdowns and social restrictions have given us all a feel of what it’s like to be isolated. While many of us only had to stay at home for a few months, there are many of us oldies who continually live in isolation and need your support. For a year that seems to have gone on forever, I can’t believe it is nearly Christmas again. Being alo...ne at Christmas brings its own kind of loneliness. I would like to invite you to become a Secret Santa by giving a gift or donation to STAR Community Services. Your kind donation will enable STAR to give a Christmas present to an elderly person who is on their own! Let’s show our elderly that we can end this extraordinarily difficult year with a thoughtful gift that shows how much they are cared for and that they are not forgotten. Hugh Cornish AM You can become a Secret Santa by making a donation online or dropping a gift to any of the amazing organisations listed on our website http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

14.01.2022 So exciting! Many many Christmas gifts have come in to the STAR Secret Santa appeal. Thank you to the students, parents and staff of Ipswich West State School, Burrowes State School, Logan Village State School, Raceview Oshc and Milestones Early Learning Centre Ipswich. It is wonderful to have so many young people involved this year. http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

11.01.2022 STAR Tech and NBN ambassadors have joined forces to present the online seminars. Call 3821 6699 for more information or email [email protected] to launch an expression of interest and receive seminar login details. https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au//redlands-seniors-/

10.01.2022 The Anchor by the Bay raised a whopping $2,325 at their Melbourne Cup Raffle for STAR’s Christmas Appeal. All of this money will be used to give gifts to elderly people who are alone this Christmas. A huge thank you to Tanya and Brendan from the Anchor by the Bay for their outstanding support of STAR. Congratulation to all todays winners. If you would like to support STAR’s Christmas Appeal please go to http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/

10.01.2022 STAR would like to thank Graeme and Shane from #redlandsgraphics for their support of STAR Community Services over the last year. THANK YOU! https://www.redlandgraphics.com.au/

09.01.2022 It's never been a better time to get online! If you feel you have been left behind in the increasingly digital world- STAR Tech is here to help. It's a Technology course especially designed for the elderly- available in Redlands and Ipswich. Call us on 3821 6699 for more information. The program was featured in the Be Connected Newsletter. https://www.beconnectednetwork.org.au//STAR-Community-Serv

09.01.2022 STAR is seeking volunteers to assist the STAR call centre. Please call 3821 6699 for more information.

08.01.2022 BayView State School students have proven that the youth of the Redlands care about our elderly. These amazing students donated over 100 gifts to the STAR Secret Santa appeal. Each gift came with its own heart-warming poem or letter to the recipient. All of these gifts will be given to elderly people who are on their own this Christmas. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas to the students, parents and staff of Bay View State School. For more information about the STAR Secret Santa appeal go to http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/ https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au//thornlands-schoo/

06.01.2022 A huge thank you to SuzanneStays for their continued support of STAR Community Services. This accessible apartment is amazing.

06.01.2022 Thank you to Alex Gow Funerals for its on going support of STAR. If you are looking for an Alex Gow Puzzle Book, STAR has them in the Reception of our Cleveland office. http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/

05.01.2022 Great reasons to head down to Grill'd at Victoria Point: STAR is on one of the jars for 'Local Matters' at Grill'd in November. Each time you buy a burger or meal you get to vote to place in a jar and Grill'd makes a donation to STAR at the end of the month.... And Delicious Healthy Burgers!

04.01.2022 Just Hang Up Be aware of scammers who impersonate the Department of Home Affairs by phoning on our behalf or copying one of our websites. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article

04.01.2022 Thank you to Rebecca Young from Personalised Freight Solutions Global Pty Ltd for their donation of over 500 facemasks to STAR Community Services. These masks are used as part of STAR’s Personal Protection Equipment when going to see vulnerable clients. STAR Drivers and Carers all take the utmost care to ensure the safety of our clients is maintained. As a not-for-profit, STAR truly appreciates the support of businesses like PFG Global. If you would like to know how you can support STAR, please call Catherine Williams on 3821 6699 or email [email protected]

03.01.2022 Get to know NDIS better. Book your complimentary NDIS Pre-Planning session with a STAR Care Coordinator. Call us on 38216699 for more information.

01.01.2022 The Anchor by the Bay kicks off STAR’s Christmas Appeal with an amazing raffle. Tickets can be purchased in person at STAR Community Services Cleveland office or The Anchor by the Bay Restaurant at Raby Bay Harbour. A big thank you to The Anchor by the Bay and SuzanneStays for donating these amazing prizes. Prizes include holiday accommodation and a sailing cruise. All proceeds will go to STAR’s Christmas Appeal which gives a gift to elderly people in our community who a...re on their own at Christmas. If you are interested in participating and cannot make it into our office to purchase tickets then please call our Contact Centre for more information Tel: 3821 6699 (Ticket sales close at the office at 4.00pm on Monday, 2 November) http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/ See more

01.01.2022 "Become a Secret Santa" Thank you to Mayor Karen Williams and the Redland City Libraries at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point for their amazing support. To find out how you can help please go to http://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/get-inv/donate-now/