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Community Plus+ West End Community House

Locality: West End

Phone: +61 7 3217 2333

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24.01.2022 Take a moment to soak up this beautiful piece by valued community member Jack Keegan, who is fondly described as a prolific poet by the West End Community House Poetry Group. Gently Does It

24.01.2022 Were so happy to have Johns back in the garden Say Gday if you see him when youre walking past WECH!

24.01.2022 Well Spring has officially sprung! Have you defrosted yet? Just kidding, were Queenslanders! We have it on good authority from our WECH Gardening Group and our friends in the @yerongacommunitygardens that theres no better time than now to get stuck into your garden. And if you dont have a garden? Get stuck into your window sill OR come along and join your local community gardening group. Have fun!

24.01.2022 Are you a routine person or not so much? Beyond Blue have shared some tips on how to kick start a routine and help support your mental health

24.01.2022 Good morning! Do you know why connecting with others makes us feel good? Check out this article from Beyond Blue Who will you be connecting in with this week?

24.01.2022 An insightful read about making friends in a new country. If you're new to a country or city, a really great way to connect with other people in your community is to come along to your local neighbourhood centre. Even if there are no activities that take your interest, you might meet someone new or we can support you to find activities and groups that you want to join! We love hearing from you, get in touch!

22.01.2022 We're stoked to hear this news Wendybird and Brisbane Pride Festival! Something to look forward to in November we can't wait to share and get involved with the events!

22.01.2022 Brilliant recognition and celebration of Indigenous Australian Astronomy!

21.01.2022 "Housing is the foundation of mental health recovery." Read more about how your tenancy affects your mental health on Tenants Queensland Have you got a concern with your tenancy that you'd like to talk to someone about? Get in touch with QSTARS tenant advice service by calling 1300 744 263

21.01.2022 Were stoked to hear this news Wendybird and Brisbane Pride Festival! Something to look forward to in November we cant wait to share and get involved with the events!

20.01.2022 Share a story with us in the comments below! We want to hear about something great that you experienced in your community this year. It could be something you did, something that happened to you, something you saw and loved - whatever it is we want to hear your story!

20.01.2022 We love the beautiful, diverse people of Brisbane Have you had your photo taken?

20.01.2022 Sorry guys - once again the kiosk is closed due to bad weather today - here's to a sun shiny week next week!

20.01.2022 Ok, time to leave your pearfect fruit pun in the comments! Thank you berry much in advance

20.01.2022 Relationships Australia Qld aint it the truth!

19.01.2022 It might have been Sustainable House Day yesterday but what ReThink Store says still stands: you can be kind to the planet and still enjoy hors doeuvres on the deck Shop local and sustainable with our pals ReThink Store: https://rethinkstore.com.au/collections/household

19.01.2022 Did you know that Brisbane Libraries across multiple suburbs have collections of books in lots of languages? Follow this link to find out where the collection in your language is kept: http://ow.ly/5b6j50BLCx7 What are you currently reading? What language are you reading it in?

19.01.2022 NEWS! Join Kylie LIVE on air with 98.9fm For the Best Country tomorrow morning at 7.30am where she will be talking about Community Plus+ West End Community House and all our wonderful upcoming collaborations (including with 98.9fm) as well as what shes been up to in preparing to activate the Peoples Park! And thats not all OH NO! ... Tom Smith will be joining in at 8am to talk all things Whoopee-Do Crew Tune in. Dooo it!

18.01.2022 Make someone's hump day a happy one this QLD Mental Health Week by checking in with someone and asking them how they are Thanks for the video Beyond Blue

16.01.2022 There's always a couple of jokers hanging round at the People's Park! Come down next week and join in with the laughs!

16.01.2022 Did you know it's Social September? What's that you ask? It's all about disconnecting from the digital and reconnecting with the real world! We've come up with a few ideas to help you figure our what to do when you've turned off your phone...

16.01.2022 Humpday got you thinking about the weekend? Why not pop down to Bunyapa Park on Saturday from 4-6pm and see Digi Youth Arts put on a performance as part of the Brisbane Festival!

15.01.2022 Join October's Reading for Reconciliation - topic of discussion: 'Navigating Boundaries - the Asian disapora in Torres Strait'. Sunday 18 November, no booking required. Just across the river at Brisbane Square Library so a great opportunity to get your steps up too!

15.01.2022 A couple of bright smiles from Brendan and Collin to start the week right!

14.01.2022 Did you know its Social September? Whats that you ask? Its all about disconnecting from the digital and reconnecting with the real world! Weve come up with a few ideas to help you figure our what to do when youve turned off your phone...

14.01.2022 Our mate Maeve the creative power behind Houses of West End has her work on display at Bunyapa Park! Why not check it out this weekend :D

14.01.2022 Stay safe online - take a look at this free guide to avoiding scams and tricks from the Australian Government. The resource is available to download in several languages.

14.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS!!! Weve been busy making sure that the Kurilpa Kiosk meets all the COVID safe measures just in time to welcome (back) our friends at 98.9fm For the Best Country! As you can see from the video, there are a few familiar faces getting stuck into the reactivated space Hello Aunty Dawn! Hi Duane! Hi Jenny! Hi Vincent!... You might have already tuned in by now but if not, do it! Check out their page to find out details of when the show is on and keep an eye on our Socials to find out what other community collaborations Community Plus+ West End Community House is a part of here at the Peoples Park in the next few months

13.01.2022 After a very successful first Virtual Dinner Party from The Welcome Dinner Project - QLD they are hosting another! This Sunday 18 from 6.30pm to 8pm. You'll need to register to join in: http://ow.ly/VqPs50BzFIi Bon Appetit!

13.01.2022 Anyone else think it looks like the bar of soap is being tickled? Watch the video and wash your hands folks (tickling bars of soap probably optional though if World Health Organization (WHO) is doing it... ) https://www.facebook.com/217333648374725/posts/3217345245040202/

13.01.2022 Did you tune in to the 98.9fm For the Best Country show to hear Kylie, Alison and Tom this morning?

13.01.2022 Hi friends The Community Connection & Belonging Project is a local initiative aiming to link people with diverse life experiences together through social connection, & create a more inclusive community. If you are looking to become more actively involved in your community in a meaningful way - head on over to the page (tagged above) and take a look at some of the amazing volunteer opportunities available - and please share with others who you think might be interested ... Some volunteer opportunities include - assisting with the Community Lunch - providing a friendly ear and conversation with others - support to provide information and referral to services that people may need - helping with important paperwork such as ID’s - assistance with accessing services online and on the phone - help to get to appointments and more Send some unexpected kindness to a friend you're yet to meet! Contact Kym Phone: 0428 960 676 Email: [email protected]

13.01.2022 So much wholesomeness from Pub Choir!! Do you like to do any group activities to destress?

13.01.2022 Dear friends - Breakfast is postponed tomorrow at Bunyapa Park due to the current Covid restrictions. Following directives from Queensland Health - We will let you know when the next one is on as soon as we can

13.01.2022 "Like many others, food in my family is linked to love. I realise now that the meals of my childhood were entrenched in my parents’ love for the food they’ve known and a desire for my sister and me to experience them. " We love the way food connects us to our community! What food stories do you have?

12.01.2022 Forget which goes first on a scone (it's definitely jam first)... we're launching one of the great debates of our age: Is it ham and cheese or cheese and ham?!

12.01.2022 It's QLD Mental Health Week! As promised in our last newsletter we've got a week chocka block full of pop ups at the People's Park. These year's theme? Take Time. Starting now - take time to see our full list of activities and choose which one's you'd like to connect with: http://communityplus.org.au/qld-mental-health-week-at-the-/

12.01.2022 Hi everyone! Many of you will know our lovely friend Trevor - who has been a long time friend of Community Plus and forever an outstanding community member! Trevor sadly had his bicycle stolen on the weekend - so we thought we would put it out to our wider lovely community and ask if anyone might have a bicycle they no longer use that you might like to donate to him. We'd love to help Trev get back to doing what he does best - riding his bike and bringing joy to all of those... he comes across! If you have a working bicycle that is gathering dust that Trev could love instead - please get in touch with us! Either message us on here, or email [email protected]

11.01.2022 Trying to come up with a quiche pun is hard work... ah well all we can say is Hakuna Fritatta Your turn!

11.01.2022 It's just under two weeks till International Tenants Day (5 October)! Our friends at Tenants Queensland are encouraging renters to share their tenancy stories ahead of the day - you can submit photography, artwork, poetry... perhaps a short story? Anything that captures YOU and your experience of renting in 2020 Oh and there is a $200 gift card up for grabs if you do submit!... All the details on the Tenants Queensland website: https://tenantsqld.org.au/

11.01.2022 FRIENDS! Did you know that Brisbane City Council has waived the $30 fee for getting a green waste bin!? Follow this link to find out more and apply for your green bin: http://ow.ly/Z8lI50Cgcg3... All residential dwellings including units can apply

11.01.2022 Eeeek are you excited about Brisbane Festival!? We might be a bit biased because community is our magic word but were really looking forward to A Connective Reveal - Community. Oh and its in West End.... Aaand its free!

10.01.2022 Well Spring has officially sprung! Have you defrosted yet? Just kidding, we're Queenslanders! We have it on good authority from our WECH Gardening Group and our friends in the @yerongacommunitygardens that there's no better time than now to get stuck into your garden. And if you don't have a garden? Get stuck into your window sill OR come along and join your local community gardening group. Have fun!

10.01.2022 Only 3 days to go till the 2020 Art From The Margins Queensland Outsider Art Awards! And guess what, every single one of the Art Gang is exhibiting! Thats right... everyone! Click on the link below for all the details. We cant wait to see all the beautiful art

10.01.2022 We don't all have a garden with a compost bin or easy access to a community compost program. That's ok - ShareWaste is here to link you up with people who do! We love a good community network, especially when it's also helping the planet For more info, find a local composter that you can bring your scraps to (or nominate yourself as a compost hub) follow the link below!

10.01.2022 THANK YOU for joining us at our People's Park popups this week!! We even had visitors from Southport High come along and get involved see you again soon lads! We love welcoming new people into our community! Have a great weekend

10.01.2022 Queensland Health has shared the answers to the big question: Should I wear a mask?

10.01.2022 So long John!! Today we say goodbye to our superb student John at WECH! John has been such an amazing human who we have loved having around - his passion and drive for helping people will no doubt continue long into the future and we wish him nothing but the best on his journey!! ... Thanks John!

09.01.2022 We all know how important it is to connect with others - especially after the year we've had! But that doesn't always come easy. Thanks to headspace for creating this brill resource to help young people struggling to connect: https://headspace.org.au//connecting-with-others-for-a-he/

09.01.2022 It can be a little bit scary not knowing what to expect when you go for any kind of medical test. Queensland Health have explained the ins and outs of getting a COVID test so you can feel more confident if/when you need to get one. Youve got this!

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08.01.2022 R U OK Day is a day like any other - a good day to check in with someone about how they're feeling

08.01.2022 We dont all have a garden with a compost bin or easy access to a community compost program. Thats ok - ShareWaste is here to link you up with people who do! We love a good community network, especially when its also helping the planet For more info, find a local composter that you can bring your scraps to (or nominate yourself as a compost hub) follow the link below!

08.01.2022 Whats your favourite way to eat strawberries?

07.01.2022 It's Kylie Week! Kylie has been very busy preparing to activate the Kurilpa Kiosk and bring West End Community House to the People's Park Read all about what she's been up to on our latest blog: http://communityplus.org.au/west-end-community-house-activ/

06.01.2022 This is very welcome news shared by our neighbours at Braille House Queenslanders who are Blind or have low vision can now apply for Disability Parking Permits. Check out the details on the Braille House post below

06.01.2022 This is a brilliant video sharing information from 1800RESPECT in AUSLAN. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can call (or webchat) free 24/7.

06.01.2022 Been wondering how weve adapted to COVID-Safe measures at our community centres? Well wonder no more! It truly is a community effort (and a bit of paperwork though we wont bore you too much with that ). We are closely monitoring any and all developments and guidance from the government and QLD Health to make sure you can keep safe and connected to your community! Dont forget to wash your hands people

05.01.2022 Relationships Australia Qld ain't it the truth!

05.01.2022 Art lovers (and you are, we know we are) take a look at this brilliant article from Common Ground Australia, sharing information about some of the symbols used in First Nations art

04.01.2022 A little hump day fun to get us through the week There are 6 words to find... those words make a sentence Let us know when you get it!

03.01.2022 Did you know - we've moved our support and referrals, food packs and good old chats at West End Community House down to the backyard! R.I.S.E at WECH (Referrals, Information, Support and Engagement) is on Monday to Thursday from 9-11am. Andrew's looking forward to saying G'Day to you!

02.01.2022 What's your favourite way to eat strawberries?

02.01.2022 Fancy making a difference in your community? Plant lovers, West End lovers - join our friends Kurilpa Futures - Planning for People in their Greening the Boundary planting program on Sunday 18 October from 7am to 10am. Details below, contact them directly to sign up!

01.01.2022 Did you get it? What do you think - shall we try another one?

01.01.2022 How good is this film about 86 year old Uncle Bill Lawton, a proud Bidjara Elder and local music legend! Were loving the B.OLD short film series you can find them all on the Thriving Communities Qld website: http://ow.ly/QsTQ50B36Tr

01.01.2022 R U OK Day is a day like any other - a good day to check in with someone about how theyre feeling

01.01.2022 Today we remember 10 years on since the 2011 Brisbane Floods. We also remember our amazing community members the wonderful community spirit that came from the disaster! Thank you to all of the amazing community members and staff from that time who helped pitch in with the recovery effort! ... That community spirit and strength is still evident today as we see people pitching in the help one another during the current Covid pandemic. Thanks West Enders

01.01.2022 Meet Daniel one of the artists here at Yeronga! Can you tell what his painting is going to be?