YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre in Springfield Lakes | Community organisation

YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre

Locality: Springfield Lakes

Phone: +61 7 3288 2292

Address: 53 Springfield lakes Boulevard 4300 Springfield Lakes, QLD, Australia

Website: http://springfieldlakescc.org.au

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25.01.2022 Did you know that Ipswich City Council FREE community immunisation clinics are running again? Clinics are held at Springfield Central Library, Level 2 Study Room 1, cnr Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central. The next clinic is Tuesday 3rd November 9:00 - 11:00am.... No appointment is needed for these clinics.

25.01.2022 Don't forget that this Friday from 9:30 - 1:30pm we will have Kidsafe Queensland at the YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre conducting FREE installations and checking of car seats for those residents affected by the Halloween Hail Storm. To book visit: https://tinyurl.com/y34shmrj and use the code YMCARECOVERY or book via 3854 1829. Book fast as there are limited spaces and this is your last chance for 2020.

24.01.2022 Next Saturday night Down Syndrome Queensland is kicking off a trial of DSQ Teens in Ipswich. The first time doing so! DSQ Teens is a program to support the development of social skills and independence for teenagers with Down syndrome. If you know anyone who would love to be involved please share wide or tag them in the comments. Event: Dinner, Arcade & Movie... Time: 5pm 8pm Date: Saturday 24th October Place: Riverlink Shopping Centre Drop Off / Pick Up: TBA Cost: Out of Pocket: $10 (for movie ticket) Support Costs: $90 (invoiced after the event) Bring: Money for dinner, arcade gaming and snacks. *Times may change once movie session times are released. To Register: email [email protected] See more

24.01.2022 Queensland Police Service are appealing for public help to locate a 16-year old girl missing from #SpringfieldLakes. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/.../missing-girl-springfield.../

24.01.2022 What an amazing idea and a great way to remind everyone that they are special and important.

24.01.2022 We still have our Christmas Appeal going on. If you know of a family that’s needing an extra hand this year or that is you, please let us know so we can help out.

23.01.2022 Calling all Springfield Rise and Springfield Lakes residents. Have you got a tip on how to stay connected? If you do, then consider creating a video and entering it for your chance to win $400.00 voucher (for winning national video) and $100.00 for winning state video. Entries close 28th October so get creative. We look forward to seeing all the wonderful tips you have on staying connected.

23.01.2022 Book Week is finally here! This years theme is Curious Creatures Wild Minds and to celebrate this week at Playgroup we are encouraging you to dress up with the theme or your favourite book in mind. We look forward to seeing your costumes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please note if you aren't able to dress up that is not a problem.

23.01.2022 Haven't had a chance to share your thoughts on Ipswich City Councils draft 20 year vision for the city? You've still got time. Feedback closes this Friday 16th October so if you would like to have a say where our city is heading visit https://shapeyouripswich.com.au/corporate-plan-2021-2026 and share your thoughts. The survey only takes 10 minutes to fill out. If you would prefer to complete the survey online come and visit us at the Centre we have surveys ready to go.

21.01.2022 To celebrate Queensland Mental Health Week, we are excited to be partnering with Neami Health Service for a mental health activity at Orion Springfield Central this Thursday, outside Big W. The activity is a 170cm high 3D ‘Community Wellbeing Tree’, and community are invited to write a reflection on leaf about how they maintain their mental health and wellbeing. We are also giving away self-care packs with lots of goodies inside. The tree will be there all week too, looking forward to seeing you on Thursday.

21.01.2022 Don’t forget tomorrow to vote. This is your chance to make a difference and have a say in our great state. If you don’t know where to vote check the information below.

19.01.2022 Did you know that next week is Get Online Week? Get Online Week is a week to help adults of all ages to become more confident with technology, and lets face it the theme of this year has been technology and get online. To celebrate the week, Ipswich Libraries are holding an event on Tuesday 20th October from 10:00am which you can attend in person or online. There is even prizes! ... To register please ring Ipswich Libraries on (07) 3810 6815.

19.01.2022 Today you will find us at Orion Springfield Central outside of Big W with Neami National adding leaves to the community connection tree! If you are in the centre, stop by, add a leaf to share: How you connect with others... How you show kindness What you do to look after yourself What you are grateful for. Plus there is amazing music in the background too.

18.01.2022 This week is Queensland Mental Health Week and this years theme is "Take Time for Mental Health" One of the ways you can do that is by coming down to the YMCA on Wednesday night at 6:30pm and doing Pilates with Cristiane Rocha To book in please contact Cristiane on 0430 488 101.

18.01.2022 On Friday night we attended the Greater Springfield Chamber Of Commerce Marquee Business Awards as a recipient of their Pay It Forward Program. A huge thanks to the business who donated us the tickets! We had a wonderful night celebrating the success of all businesses within Greater Springfield and reflecting on the rollercoaster of a year. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. A particular congratulations to The Coffee Club Orion Springfield who won the award fo...r Outstandong Small Business. A small business with a huge , who gave so much support to us as we ran the Emergency Response Centre. From supplying meals, lunches for kids and supplies we thank you from the bottom of our heart. Here is to an incredible 2021 and to the wonderful and generous community that we live in.

16.01.2022 Where you affected by the Halloween Hail Storm, need to install car seats in your car and not sure how to do it? If so we can help. YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre in partnership with Kidsafe Queensland, Transurban and Charis Mullen MP - State Member for Jordan to bring FREE car seat installations to Springfield on Friday 4th, 11th and 18th December 2020 from 9:30 - 1:30pm. To have your car seats installed or checked before the school holiday period please book via... Kidsafe: https://tinyurl.com/y34shmrj and use the code word YMCARECOVERY. Bookings can also be made via Kidsafe QLD 3854 1859.

16.01.2022 With 1 in 2 Australians to be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85, #worldcancerday affects us all. The simple message of the day is that if you notice anything in your bottle that isn’t normal see a doctor, it doesn’t matter how little it is. This visit could save a life.

16.01.2022 A huge shout out to Jessica and Abigail. These two amazing young girls cooked, decorate and sold cupcakes and cookies outside their house to their local community over the school holidays. They sold $65 worth of cakes and donated all the money to the YMCA Springfield Lakes community centre which we will use to help struggling families in the Greater Springfield Area. What an amazing job girls!!!!

13.01.2022 Some beautiful words for Mr Horrigan who is retiring at the end of the year. What a wonderful journey we have had working with you.

13.01.2022 What a great way to get the Storm Safe Message out to the kids and then back to us adults. If you know of teacher in the area that can do this before 6th November, you can go in the running to win a great prize.

12.01.2022 Have you heard about the YMCA Mini Job Fair that is happening at Springfield Central Community Centre on Tuesday 10th November from 11:30 - 3:00pm? The YMCA has partnered with Springfield Regional Jobs Committee to deliver this event. This is a great chance for those youth Year 11 and 12 and those older, who have finished school but are looking for work to come along and see what the region has to offer in terms of employment and study options. Each session has limited numb...ers due to COVID and are 30 minutes long, but just enough time to talk to the providers in the room. If you would like to come along register via Eventbrite and see what services there are in the area to help you: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mini-jobs-fair-tickets-1261 In the afternoon from 3:30 - 5:00pm we will also be holding an interview session for youth to come along and have practice interview sessions with local businesses. ITs a great way to get comfortable and meet the owners of local businesses. If you would like to attend this session please register. If you are a local business owner and want to be involved please send us a PM. Looking forward to seeing you there.

12.01.2022 How amazing are the youth of #greaterspringfield? These key chains are the work of a local 14 year old Makayla Finch and this weekend she is selling them at Orion for $10.00, with 10% of the profits being donated to Beyond Blue. I know where I will be on the weekend buying some for my kids and maybe a few Christmas Gifts (yes I said that). Great job Makyala

11.01.2022 Did you know that Ipswich City Council FREE community immunisation clinics are running again? Clinics are held at Springfield Central Library, Level 2 Study Room 1, cnr Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central. The next clinic and last for 2020 is Tuesday 1st December from 9:00 - 11:00am. ... No appointment is needed for these clinics.

10.01.2022 Our Term 4 Calendar is now available. We look forward to seeing you in and participating at the many activities in the centre.

10.01.2022 With hail like this falling outside the Y and more on the way from the radar, please take care, stay inside and if you don’t need to be on the road stay off. If you’ve experienced damage at your house these numbers may help; SES 132 500... Download the SES App available for both Apple and Android. Also if you see any fallen power lines don’t touch them. Report them to Energex on 13 19 62. Stay safe!

10.01.2022 How lucky are we to have such an amazing role model in our community. Congratulations Ali Brigginshaw on your Dally M Female Player of the Year and the third successive Premiership for Brisbane.

10.01.2022 YMCA garden club is starting back up for 2021. Runs every second Tuesday of the month 10am-12noon Join like minded people to talk all things garden. ... $5 entry includes tea/coffee and cake

08.01.2022 In celebration of #naidocweek2020 Ipswich City Council are holding a NAIDOC Week Family and Culture Celebration on Thursday 3rd December from 2:00 - 6:00pm at Briggs Road Sporting Complex (121 - 135 Briggs Road, Flinders View) and are inviting all to attend.

08.01.2022 Little Dreamers Australia are holding events for Young Carers in the January School Holidays. If you know someone in the Springfield who fits this description please let them know about this afternoon of bowling, laser tag and movie viewing at Orion. To RSVP visit: bit.ly/LD-holiday

08.01.2022 Today is a day to say the names of our babies and children who we have lost. Today can be difficult for many but remember there are organisations who can help to talk to and listen.

08.01.2022 Today is Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Yes men can get breast cancer too. Today we share this story to help bring awareness and to remind us that this disease doesn’t discriminate. Thanks for sharing your story David.

07.01.2022 Something to keep in mind over the next few days.

07.01.2022 Need an indoor activity to do tomorrow with the kids? Why not come down and join us for our Beginners Summer Chess School Holiday Program. DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - YMCA Summer Chess classes will be run here over the December school holidays for children over the age 8+years at $2 per child per class. This program will be an introduction to chess between 11am-12 noon on Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th December. you will learn:... * Rudiments of chess * Playing Chess games Bookings are limited. Please follow the Eventbrite link to book your ticket. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ymca-summer-chess-for-beginner

06.01.2022 What a great idea, wouldn’t it be great if we could have something like this in QLD? The only thing I could see missing is representatives from the homeschooling community. What do you think of this initiative?

06.01.2022 Mindfulness colouring in, is a great way to calm the mind and the body. Being present in the moment that you select your colours and then actually colour the image is a great way to slow our body down and to relax. Other benefits of colouring in include; - improved focus - improved sleep - improved motor skills and vision. ... If you would like to give colouring in a go. Headpsapce have a bunch of images which you can print and colour all with messages that we need to be reminded of. To print them please visit: https://headspace.org.au//Cent/Ipswich/Coloring-in-Art.pdf If you decide to colour in a page please share your completed artwork with us in the comments. We hope you enjoy some time to yourself while doing this.

06.01.2022 Are you a QLD resident aged 16 years or older and feel that COVID-19 has impacted or is impacting your mental health? Neami National are offering help to assist individuals to identify goals and strategies to improve their well-being? Areas they can help with include: financial concerns... housing relationship or family stressors noticing signs of anxiety or depression low mood and/or energy feeling overwhelmed irritable feeling hopeless fear, worry, nervousness avoiding tasks, family, work, or social situations changes in sleep, appetite, self-care, or routines This coaching service is delivered by Neami National Peer Wellbeing Coaches, by phone or video. In addition a Mental Health Clinician can provide clinical counselling, brief interventions and referrals to community based services, as needed. For more information contact 1300 147 600

05.01.2022 With all this wild weather around we are seeing reports of Springfield and Springfield Lakes residents experiencing water in their homes. If this is you, the following information may help. For those who are insured contact: Your insurance company SES ... If you are renting contact: Your real estates emergency number SES If you are unable to remain in your house contact: Your insurance company Your real estate emergency number Or grab your valuables and essential information and stay with friends or family If you have no available accomodation please contact 1800 808 107. If it is life threatening or an emergency contact 000 Please remember yours and your families safety is your main priority!

04.01.2022 YMCA Springfield lakes Community Centre 2020 Christmas Appeal has started!!!! Now more than ever, families in the Greater Springfield Area are needing your help this Christmas. So we are making up Christmas hampers of food and toys to deliver to families struggling after the recent hail storm this Christmas. Together with #springfieldlakesstateschool #thecafekalina and #kalinaspringfield We are taking donation of non-perishable food items and new gifts for boys/girls aged ...10-18years Donations can be dropped off at: YMCA Community Centre - 53 Springfield lakes Blvd, Springfield 8am-2pm Mon-Fri Stockland Kalina Sales & Information Centre - Kingfisher Street, Springfield 8.30am-5pm everyday

04.01.2022 #FGF What a beautiful story about an unexpected outcome and the role our children have in teaching us.

04.01.2022 Taephoon Martial Arts Academy provides WT Taekwondo and Judo Classes for all ages. Our instructors combine their knowledge, skills, and personal experiences to help provide students the ability to reach their goals, whether it be to learn the basics, learn self-defense or be competitive both in Australia and Internationally. We provide value-priced classes, including discounts for larger families of our community with classes ranging from basic martial arts, to self-defense, ...to competition classes all that help build one’s confidence, self-esteem, teach life skills and much more. Come train with Ipswich Sportsperson of the Year 2017, Queensland, National, and International Champions. We are all about the kids, goal setting, teaching life skills, and provide a safe, inclusive, positive environment place for people to train. Taephoon is from the word Typhoon known as tropical cyclone which was the sparring name for one of our instructors. It refers to the fighting style, and the sparring match included a lot of turning techniques such as 360 roundhouse kicks and spinning hook kicks. Taephoon Taekwondo wishes to bring up a generation of athletes who are full of energy and passion for the martial arts they do. Taephoon Taekwondo teaches our athletes to fight like a typhoon on the mats and implement the values of martial arts into their lives such as respect, confidence, passion, perseverance, and self-control. Currently running Taekwondo classes 5pm & 6pm Monday and Wednesday @ Springfield Lakes, If you want to get fit, spend some time away from technology, extend your family and friends circle come in and see us, your first class is free. #taephoonmartialartsacademy See more

03.01.2022 Next Thursday is International Day of People with Disabilities and Carers QLD in conjuction with NDIS Ipswich are holding a "Be Your Own Boss" event Riverlink Shopping Centre from 10:00am - 2:00pm. If you would like to attend RSVP to [email protected]

03.01.2022 MultiLink Community Services Inc. are holding a FREE Cert II Automotive preparation program in January February 2021 for those who are aged 15years and older, are no longer enrolled in school or unemployed and on Centrelink payments for at least 6 months. For more details refer to the poster. This program is set as an introduction into the Automotive industry. Please note the program will run from Logan Central and Eight Miles Plains.

02.01.2022 A reminder that if you are experiencing any issues from the rain and water entering your house please call the SES on 132 500 for emergency assistance.

01.01.2022 If you’ve been affected by the rain, need somewhere dry, a cup of tea or coffee then come on down. We have the urn on and a dry space ready and waiting for you.

01.01.2022 Extraordinary! So lovely to see everyone reading together.