The Community Place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Community centre

The Community Place

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3857 1152

Address: Wooloowin and Stafford 4030 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.thecommunityplace.com.au

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25.01.2022 Help Needed for one of our lovely older community members. NEEDED: Reusable Face Mask We have just had a call from a lovely elderly community member who is trying to find somewhere to buy some reusable face masks.... Would anybody in our community be able to direct us to where we could find the reusable fabric masks?

25.01.2022 Stay tuned for a fun activity we will be hosting as part of Child Protection Week 2020! Well be inviting families to join us for a Fun Family Photo Adventure where you will learn the tricks of the trade from a photographer and have a beautiful walk around local parklands! Well be advertising this fun event next week!

25.01.2022 We have a few spare seats at our Create a Granny Square workshop tonight. The storm will be over, come on down to The Community Place and grab a spot in our workshop. We start at 6pm. We'll then be meeting over the next 4 weeks

25.01.2022 Join us for our Halloween Family Movie Night! Bookings are essential, go to the link listed on the poster to book your family spot. This event will take place under our Covid Safe Plan. Numbers will be limited to 80 people to ensure social distancing.

25.01.2022 If you are wondering what is this Laughter Yoga and will I need to be laughing in a downward dog move, here is a little video from a great little group down on the Gold Coast. Laughter Yoga is all about laughing and breathing and just having fun. There is a science behind but don't panic it is for everybody, we will be standing upright and having a great time! Join us at The Community Place Stafford on Tuesday the 27th October - We hope to see you there!... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_uWp5Rq0pM

24.01.2022 Join us Thursday Night for our Monthly Learn to Crochet Night! It will be a Hot August Night with "On the Hook" at The Community Place Kalinga. Beginners are very welcome as well as experienced hookers bring along your latest projects. Well have a fun social night of chit chat and crochet.... Thursday Night 27th August 5.30pm at The Community Place 20 Clark Street Kalinga

24.01.2022 *TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND WORKERS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES* We are hosting a training workshop for local volunteers, workers and students at The Community Place Stafford. Workers from various services will be facilitating the workshop which will provide information about: Financial management, tenancy law, mental health, NILS and other products, and how to help with Centrelink issues. Register now if you would like to attend, see details below for rsvp details and other venues available.

24.01.2022 We have so many amazing volunteers who help us each day at The Community Place. We are eternally grateful for their support and help at both of our community centres!

23.01.2022 Let’s go DANCING! Join us for a FREE TRIAL at The Community Place Kalinga! Head to the Facebook event for more details and follow the link to sign up for a no obligation, free trial: https://apps.class manager.com/trials/storytime-dance-centre

23.01.2022 Were hiring! Its so exciting how much we have grown and now able to bring someone on board! The role is Operations & Volunteer Coordinator. If you are organised and love people, please apply! https://www.indeedjobs.com/the-good-box/_hl/en_AU

22.01.2022 Our wonderful Lets Unwind Crochet Group recently donated 5 bags of Winter Woolies to Brisbane Youth Service!

21.01.2022 Just a reminder to everybody that the meeting place today is at the Scout Hall in Kalinga Park - Bertha Street Entrance.

21.01.2022 Dont forget to register for our Free Family Photo Adventure in Kalinga Park on Saturday the 5th September!

20.01.2022 If you love trains or your little ones love them....Come down to the Street Library at Kalinga where youll find these lovely train magazines!

20.01.2022 Today Let’s Unwind donated crochet blankets, beanies, quilts and shirts to our lovely friends at Care Kits for Kids Qld. There are also another box of beautiful quilts which were also gifted by St Peter’s Lutheran College. Thank you so much everybody!

20.01.2022 The lovely folk at Self Help Queensland have a session this week to help community members experiencing loss and grief. The session will be held Thursday morning in Fortitude Valley.

19.01.2022 Were having a great morning at Lets Unwind Crochet! Norma has created the most beautiful blanket to donate.

19.01.2022 Today really was so much fun! Thanks again to our willing laughter yoga participants, what a hoot!!!!!

19.01.2022 We have some exciting and fun news for Christmas at Stafford! Come and join us for a late afternoon Christmas Fun Afternoon on Sunday 6th December. Thank you to our wonderful local Councillor Tracy Davis for the funds provided through the Lord Mayors Community Fund to make this event possible. We will operate this COVID Safe Event under our Covid Safe Plan and will require all attendees to sign in at the event, practice social distancing and use hand sanitisers. We also ask that you follow the guidance of staff and volunteers during the event.

19.01.2022 My Health For Life is a free program for community members. Contact Cathy on the number below to register your interest in the next session.

19.01.2022 We still have a few spare places for our workshop on Wednesday night. Let us know if you would like to come along to this fun workshop!

17.01.2022 It is all happening at The Community Place. Thanks to our Thriving Queensland Grant from the Department of Communities we have a range of fantastic free activities over the coming months. Join us for our FREE 4 WEEK - LEARN TO CROCHET A GRANNY SQUARE RUG WORKSHOPS Wednesday Nights commencing 28th October 2020... 6pm The Community Place Kalinga Bookings are essential either by phone on 3857 1152 or email [email protected] Numbers are limited to 8 participants. We will supply you with the resources to you get you started (crochet hook and yarn).

17.01.2022 LAUGHTER YOGA - STAFFORD - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Hello everybody, with today's terrible weather predictions we have made the decision to cancel today's activity. We will be letting everybody know during the week further details of this activity as we may change the time to suit more participants. Thanks again and stay safe

16.01.2022 Join us on Saturday the 5th September for our Family Photo Adventure. Numbers are limited and bookings essential This is a free event

16.01.2022 Board Gaming at The Community Place - Every Thursday Night from 5.30pm We have a HUGE selection of games for everybody to play. Come and join a group or bring your own group of players and enjoy an evening of boardgaming with us.

15.01.2022 Churches of Christ Care visited with us today and when they mentioned their Supported Accommodation for community members in retirement living we sent them home with some lovely crochet blankets for everybody! Thanks to our amazing Lets Unwind Group!

15.01.2022 Join us on Thursday night for our Monthly Crochet Night! For experienced hookers and those who would like to learn the fabulous art of Crochet. It really is a great little skill, fantastic for those times when we all have to stay at home!

15.01.2022 Playgroup Queensland host a weekly PlayConnect Group at The Community Place Stafford. Contact them on the number below for more details on how to join.

14.01.2022 Come and join us this Thursday Night for "On the Hook" Crochet! If you would like to come and learn the wonderful art of crochet we would love to see you! Beginners are very welcome as are more experienced hookers! We hope to see you at The Community Place Kalinga on Thursday Night!

14.01.2022 Every Tuesday night we transform The Community Place into a yoga and meditation sanctuary. There is something super special about this community. Its more tha...n just about stretching out the body and relaxing the mind. Its a place where people can connect, grow and discover their true self and experience a lasting peace within. With many people saying that yoga and meditation night is their fave night of the week, ours too :-) I love coming to class and seeing people helping to set up the space and having a good natta with each other, making time to welcome newcomers afterwards over a cuppa and treat. Its a super down to earth community vibe. Its the place to be on a Tuesday night. Wed love to invite you to our weekly Relax and Meditate class at 7:15pm. Everything is provided and fully guided, just come and relax, no need to book.

14.01.2022 For any of our wonderful local schools, there are some great little garden grants that have just been announced by Yates and are open today. https://www.lifeeducation.org.au//yates-gard/gardengrants

14.01.2022 New BACKPACKS for children and teens are urgently needed for the next few weeks' packing of orders. Can you help by donating one or more backpacks at any o...f our Donation Points listed below? (Or help us fund some of them through a financial donation?) Thank you. DONATION POINTS around Brisbane (check office hours): ALDERLEY Enoggera Ward Office of Cr Andrew Wines, 102 Samford Rd, Alderley, Ph 07 3407 2510 BRACKEN RIDGE Bracken Ridge Ward Office of Cr Sandy Landers, Cnr Bracken and Barrett Streets, Bracken Ridge. Ph 07 3667 6000 BULIMBA Morningside Ward Office of Cr Kara Cook, 63 Oxford Street, Bulimba. Ph 07 34078200 BULIMBA Bulimba Community Centre 1 Barramul St, Bulimba. Ph 0434 250 194 CARINDALE Chandler Ward Office of Cr Ryan Murphy, Shop 8, 14 Millennium Blvd Carindale. Ph: 07 3407 1400 EVERTON PARK Office of Hon Tim Mander MP, Federal Member for Everton. 1st Floor, 510-520 South Pine Rd Everton Park. Ph 07 3535 1100 GREENSLOPES Coorparoo Ward Office of Cr Fiona Cunningham, Suite 6, 737 Logan Road, Greenslopes, Qld. Ph 07 3403 2101 HAMILTON Hamilton Ward Office of Cr David McLachlan, 42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton. Ph 07 3403 1095 INDOOROOPILLY Walter Taylor Ward Office of Cr James Mackay: 70 Station Road Indooroopilly. Ph 07 3407 0005 MORNINGSIDE Office of Hon Di Farmer MP, Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Federal Member for Bulimba. 630 Wynnum Road, Morningside. Ph 07 3914 2100 MOUNT OMMANEY Jamboree Ward of Cr Sarah Hutton Shop 146A Mount Ommaney Centre, 171 Dandenong Road, Mount Ommaney Ph 07 3407 7000 UPPER MT GRAVATT Mt Gravatt Community Centre 1697 Logan Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt, Qld. Ph 07 33439833 FOREST LAKE Office of Milton Dick MP, Federal Member for Oxley. 255 Forest Lake Boulevard, Forest Lake. Ph 07 38796400 REDCLIFFE Office of the Hon Yvette D’Ath MP, Federal Member for Redcliffe, Suite 35 Level 1, Bluewater Square Shopping Centre, Cnr Anzac Ave & Sutton Street, Redcliffe. Ph 07 3719 7400 SANDGATE Deagon Ward Office of Cr Jared Cassidy. Level 1, Suite 2A/47 Brighton Road, Sandgate. 4017 Ph 07 3667 6011 WYNNUM Wynnum office of Ross Vasta MP, Federal Member for Bonner 69 Clara Street, Wynnum. Ph 1800 020 080 WYNNUM Wynnum-Manly Ward Office of Cr Peter Cumming, 212 Bay Terrace, Wynnum. Ph 07 34032180

13.01.2022 Join us at The Community Place Stafford for our FREE 6 WEEK LAUGHTER YOGA program! We know this is going to be a fantastic way to end the year, with some laughter and giggles! We promise you a fantastic time! This activity will take place under our COVID Safe Plan and we will ensure social distancing.

13.01.2022 There are only 6 tickets remaining on Eventbrite everybody. Also if you suddenly find that you cannot attend please let us know so we can re-release the tickets. Thanks everybody!

12.01.2022 We had an amazing morning on our Fun Family Photo Adventure this morning in Kalinga Park. Thank you to all of the families who attended, everybody came away with some great photo tips and we also got to see lots of wildlife around Kalinga Park! Well be in touch with all our lovely families to arrange your family photo to be either collected or sent out to you in the coming weeks.... Our activity was funded by the Queensland Government Child Protection Week and we had an amazing time!

11.01.2022 We are back on Thursday Night for "On the Hook" Crochet! We meet once a month on Thursdays nights (with a slight change to the start time). See the flyer below for dates and details.

11.01.2022 The Brisbane City Council Immunisation Clinic is now offering their services at The Community Place Kalinga. Operating alternate Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Click open their website for more details. https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au//community-immunisation-cl

11.01.2022 Join the fun with Street Library on their upcoming B(r)ook Bikeway Street Library Tour! They will be meeting at Eagle Junction Station and traveling to visit all of the local Street Libraries. Click the event link for more details!

11.01.2022 HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT we are currently monitoring the weather conditions, we'll make a decision about 2pm as to whether we need to postpone our event. Hugely disappointing but this unpredictable weather is well so unpredictable! Cheers everybody.

09.01.2022 HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT UPDATE Hi Everybody, We are so sorry to have to make this decision but we think in the interest of safety we will postpone our Halloween Movie Night scheduled for tonight. The weather is so unpredictable and will be hard keeping all of the electrical equipment safe today and all of our lovely families safe.... We have emailed all ticket holders advising of this update. Thank you so much for your support and we'll be in touch asap with a new movie night for early 2021.

09.01.2022 Child Protection Week 2020 commences this weekend and there is a variety of free seminars available to parents. eSafetys parent guide to popular apps Taking a look at TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube... The eSafety Commissioner has invited the parent/carer community to participate in their live (no cost) parent/webinars for National Child Protection Week. This live webinar (no cost), focuses on popular apps used by young people. It will include case studies, research, and targeted advice so you can support the young people in your life to have safe, enjoyable online experiences. https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/9112156844257168398

09.01.2022 We have 4 tickets which have now become available for our Halloween Movie Night on Saturday! See the event link below for booking information. We are looking forward to hopefully a fine weather night! We'll keep abreast of the weather forecast and fingers crossed we'll be all right for Saturday Night!

09.01.2022 We now have a Facebook Group for all of our ESL students. In this group we can keep up to date with any news and information as well as sharing photos and articles of interest. https://www.facebook.com/groups/840846459782781

08.01.2022 Wednesday ESL is hilarious! We have Heather from The Happydemic leading us in a Laughter Yoga session!

08.01.2022 It was great to see Maddy from The Good Box Foundation today. Our group has donated three big bags of beanies for their winter appeal.

08.01.2022 Come and join us tonight for our regular Board Game Night at Kalinga! Starting at 5.30pm every Thursday Night. We have a great selection of game to choose from. Come and join a group or bring your own group.

07.01.2022 Taiso is back for 2021! Come and join us at Stafford or Kalinga, starting in February!

07.01.2022 We had a great time at Laughter Yoga today! What a great way to start the holidays!

06.01.2022 Child Protection Week 2020 commences this weekend! This years theme is "Putting Children First" Putting children first means prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children. To grow up well children need to feel safe and loved, have a chance to play and explore, have a say in decisions that affect them, and access to essential things like food, shelter and healthcare. ... For children to thrive we need to come together as a community and put childrens needs first during National Child Protection Week and every week. The Community Place is focused on providing wonderful opportunities for children and families to feel valued and safe in our community.

06.01.2022 Don't forget we have our Free Zumba in Keong Park every single Saturday until the end of the year! (meet at the stage) Saturday Mornings 8am - 9am... Call Kez on 0448 959 105 to reserve your place. This activity is funded through Brisbane City Council Active Parks Program!

06.01.2022 Did you know that we run a fabulous weekly Board Games Night! Join our group to find out more information.

05.01.2022 Stay tuned for some Spooky News! We are planning something fun for Halloween! Maybe not as big as last year but well still have some spooky fun this year!

05.01.2022 We have a fabulous little group of crochet learners here tonight! We will be back again on the last Thursday night of September.

04.01.2022 One of our lovely Crochet Ladies is taking part in Pawgust 2020 and walking to raise money for the Guide Dogs to provide support to people in our community.

04.01.2022 Free Zumba in Keong Park! (meet at the stage) Saturday Mornings 8am - 9am... Call Kez on 0448 959 105 to reserve your place. This activity is funded through Brisbane City Council Active Parks Program!

04.01.2022 This is great news for this very helpful website. Ask Izzy has been a great tool to use during Covid 19 and beyond. https://www.infoxchange.org//ask-izzy-receives-government-

04.01.2022 Playgroup Queensland host a weekly PlayConnect Group at The Community Place Stafford. Contact them on the number below for more details on how to join.

03.01.2022 Beautiful and new welcoming signs at The Community Place Kalinga.

01.01.2022 Join us this Thursday night for Board Games Night at The Community Place. Let us know you are coming along and enjoy a great selection of Board Games!

01.01.2022 Important Community Update.

01.01.2022 Thanks to Musculoskeletal Australia we have been hosting this fantastic Taiso activity through 2020. We are hoping to continue through to 2021 both at Kalinga and Stafford.