No images? Click here
Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Connecting our Community!
May is here and it's a fantastic month to celebrate our community! Read on to discover more about Neighbourhood Centre Week (12-18 May), a nationwide initiative to connect, say thank you, and encourage everyone to celebrate the amazing work of local Neighbourhood and Community Centres and the people who help our communities thrive.
This is followed by National Volunteer Week (19-25 May), Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting the vital role of volunteers and encouraging new participants. To kick off the festivities, Logan City Council will be hosting The City of Logan Volunteer Awards on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Do you have a story about a centre or a volunteer you'd like to share? Or information about community resources, events, training, workshops and programs? Submit using our online submission form so we can share with the wider Logan community!
Celebrate our community!
Celebrate Neighbourhood Centre Week 2025 from 12-18 May! 💜
This year's theme is 'the heart of our community' and highlights the essential role of Neighbourhood and Community Centres in supporting communities, especially during challenges.
The Neighbourhood Centre Week website provides an opportunity for everyone in the community to learn more about Neighbourhood Centre Week, register events, tell their story and say thanks.
Check out their resource pack with printable posters, social media tiles and more, and spread the word!
National Volunteer Week 2025: Connecting Communities
National Volunteer Week, Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, will be held on 19-25 May 2025.
You can find a variety of resources for National Volunteer Week, including official logos, campaign posters, customisable certificates, invitations, social media graphics, web and email banners, and printable selfie frames to help promote your events.
All organisations that involve volunteers are encouraged to join in and promote the upcoming celebrations. This will help raise awareness about the important role volunteers play in our lives.
Opportunities
Stallholder registrations now open for Fresh Futures 2025
Fresh Futures Expos are free events dedicated for students with disability, to prepare and plan for life after school, and for anyone with a disability looking for a Fresh Future.
They provide a unique chance to connect with students with disabilities, their schools, parents, and support teams. Events will be held in Logan, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redlands, and Ipswich.
If your organisation supports young people transitioning from secondary schooling, register now and be part of this impactful event.
Have Your Say - Inclusive Accessible Places in Logan
Logan City Council wants to hear from you about the most accessible and inclusive spaces, activities, and events you've enjoyed in Logan.
We want to hear from people living with a disability, their families, caregivers, friends and service providers - your insights are invaluable. Your feedback will help us create a community directory for everyone to confidently explore Logan.
Please take just 5 to 10 minutes to complete our survey and help us make Logan even more inclusive.
Contact: for a printed version of the survey or more information, email Ellen at ellenross@logan.qld.gov.au.
Understanding psychosocial hazards in your business
The Small Business Association of Australia (SBAA) invites you to join their Industry Partner Rachel King, Founder of Human Risk Management in a FREE webinar to:
- Learn about Psychosocial Hazards
- Understand your legal obligations under Work Health and Safety legislation and SafeWork regulations
- Learn how to identify your hazards, protect your people, and your bottom-line
When: Wednesday 14 May,
1pm to 2pm
Where: online
Contact: for more information, contact SBAA on 1300 413 915 or email: info@smallbusinessassociation.com.au.
Community Events
#Ride5 this May with the Bike Month Challenge! 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
This May, we challenge you to ride 5 kilometres or more. Here's how it works:
- 🚲 Register and then choose to ride 5 kilometres or set your own distance challenge
- 💚 Gain points to win prizes by logging rides and encouraging others to ride
- 🏆 Complete #Ride5 to unlock bonus challenges and extra prizes!
- 🏢 Workplaces compete to get the most people riding 5 kilometres and top the leaderboards!
- 📲 Download the FREE Love to Ride app – set goals, rate routes, check street ratings and auto-log rides to never miss a point!
Green Living event - Edible flowers with Claire Bickle 🪷
Eating flowers has happened since time began. Today, edible flowers are again ‘on trend’. Come and learn which flowers you can eat, when to plant them, how to grow them, and how to use them in your
everyday cooking.
Presented by horticulturist Claire Bickle. For adults. Bookings required.
When: Saturday 17 May, 10:30am
Where: Logan North Library, Corner of Sports Drive and Springwood Rd, Underwood
Contact: to reserve a spot at this event, call 3541 6100 or book online using the link below.
RIVERSCOPE workshop 1: Yarning Circle, Connection and Reflection
Join artist Kuweni Dias Mendis in the first workshop of her residency at Kingston Butter Factory.
Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and connect with others in the community. Through facilitated conversation, participants will explore the evolving story of the Logan River. Bookings required.
When: Friday 23 May, 10am to 1:30pm
Where: Living Museum of Logan, inside Kingston Butter Factory, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston
Contact: For more information, email livingmuseum@logan.qld.gov.au or call 07 2803 4724
Cost: FREE
Community Programs
Group-based Nutrition Education for Seniors
'Eat Well' is a series of interactive presentations by an Accredited Mater Dietitian, highlighting how nutrition impacts your health and wellbeing.
Targeted at seniors, these sessions will cover all the hot topics in nutrition. Be empowered to stay healthy as you age!
When: Every second Friday at 10:30am. Upcoming dates: 9/5, 23/5, 6/6, 20/6.
Where: Ben Matthews Playground Community Centre. 47-55 Ellen St, Logan Central
Contact: For further details, contact Martin Nurka or Jarrah Curry, Mater at Home Dietitians by phone 07 3163 1760
Cost: Free for most. An exception is for people on a Home Care Package, cost $30 contribution from the package funds.
Chatty Cafe in Beenleigh 🗣️🍵
The Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre invites you to join them for a cuppa and afternoon tea as everyone gets to know each other better.
Chatty Cafe is open to people of all ages and is a great opportunity to build new friendships. They would love to see you there!
When: Every Thursday, 12:30pm to 2pm
Where: Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre, 10-12 James Street, Beenleigh
Contact: For more information, email Tyahn at tyahn@beenleigh.org.au.
Cost: FREE
Multicultural Women's Sewing Group
Ladies! IWA Australia Ltd invites you to 'bring your sewing skills and brush up on your English' while creating traditional Palestinian costumes. These beautiful creations will be showcased at the IWA Multicultural Fashion Show in June.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and connect! Light snacks will be provided.
When: Every Thursday from 24 April to 13 June, 6pm to 8pm.
Where: IWA Hall, 11 Watland St, Springwood
Contact: For more information, call Zahra 0403 351 153 or Chernoh 0414 673 022
Cost: FREE
ConnectCare - supporting victims of non-violent property crime
ConnectCare offers free telephone or online appointments for therapeutic counselling and case management to victims of non-violent property crimes across Queensland.
The program provides information, advice, and referrals to other relevant organisations when needed. Self-referrals and referrals from service providers are welcome. There is currently no waitlist for this service.
Contact: To make a referral, call the hotline at 1800 574 066 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm), email connectcare@uccommunity.org.au, or complete a referral form on the ConnectCare website.
Funding Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Grants.
These grants, administered by Impact Investing Australia and funded by the Department of Social Services, provide up to $120,000 to support eligible social enterprises, including Indigenous-owned or controlled organisations, to help them become more efficient and effective in delivering social benefits to vulnerable Australians.
Applications close: December 2025
Expressions of Interest applications are now open for the Advance Queensland - Ignite Ideas Fund.
This program supports Queensland small to medium businesses with high-growth potential to commercialise innovative products, processes, or services.
Two tiers of funding are available: Tier 1 offers up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months, and Tier 2 offers up to $200,000 for projects up to 24 months. Successful applicants will also receive additional business development support.
Applications close: 10am AEST, 26 May 2025
Applications are now open for the Jimboomba Community Wellbeing Grants.
These grants, administered by Brisbane South PHN, offer up to $20,000 (GST exclusive) to local groups and services in Jimboomba, Beaudesert, and Flagstone.
The funds aim to support projects that improve mental health outcomes, increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and promote community wellbeing. Eligible community groups or not-for-profit organisations can apply.
Applications close: 5pm AEST, 16 May 2025
Applications are now open for the Queensland Child Protection Week Grants.
These grants offer funding for various initiatives, including Regional Grants of $5,000 (ex GST) for each of the six regional areas of Queensland, Activity Grants of up to $1,000 (ex GST) for non-government organisations, and a $5,000 (ex GST) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Grant. All funded events must be completed within Child Protection Week, 7-13 September 2025.
Applications close: 5pm AEST, 16 May 2025
Applications are now open to eligible organisations for the St. George Foundation Thrive Community Grants.
These grants offer up to $50,000 to support the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people by providing opportunities to connect and participate in community life. The grants are aimed at smaller, local charities that engage with children and young people facing significant barriers to reaching their potential.
Applications close: 30 June 2025
Applications are open now for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants, funded by the Queensland Government.
These grants are available for primary producers, small businesses, and non-profit organisations affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and associated severe weather.
Grants of up to $25,000 can be used for clean-up, debris removal, equipment hire, and infrastructure repair. Initial applications can claim up to $5,000, with subsequent applications covering the remaining amount.
Applications close: 2 April 2026
We hope you find the information found in our e-newsletter useful. We're passing it along as a service to, and on behalf of, our local organisations, community groups and residents. Feel free to do the same and to share with your networks!
Was this e-newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe here!
Logan City Council
150 Wembley Rd, Logan Central QLD, 4114
Logan City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways across the City of Logan. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.