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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Connecting Our Community!
This edition is all about connection, inclusion and community participation. Discover ways to connect, learn and get involved across Logan, from celebrating Welcoming Week 2026 and building business skills, to accessing local support services and enjoying a range of community events. This edition also features live music, family-friendly school holiday activities, and opportunities to come together, create connections and celebrate community.
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Community stories
Welcoming Week 2026: Belonging is Everyone's Business
From 10 to 20 September, communities across Australia will come together for Welcoming Week 2026, a celebration of belonging, welcome and inclusion.
This year's theme, Belonging is Everyone's Business, invites everyone to reflect on the role they play and take action, big or small, to help build a stronger sense of belonging for all of us who call Australia home.
Community groups, organisations and residents can get involved by hosting an event, registering it on the Welcoming Week calendar, or accessing free promotional resources to help spread the message of welcome.
Opportunities and resources
Support is just a conversation away
As R U OK? Day approaches on 10 September, the Logan Suicide Prevention Network is encouraging community members to check in with those around them and know where to find support when it is needed most.
The Logan Suicide Prevention Support Guide brings together local and national support services for people experiencing a difficult time, as well as their family members, friends and carers. Small enough to keep in a wallet, purse or on the fridge, it provides quick access to help and reminds us that no one has to face challenges alone.
Contact: To find out more or to request a wallet card, contact Richard Hanbury richardhanbury@logan.qld.gov.au
Help care for Logan’s parks, trails and bushland
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors and making a difference in your community? Logan City Council is seeking volunteers to help care for local parks, reserves, bushland and trails through its BushCare, TrailCare and ParkCare programs.
Volunteers can learn practical conservation skills, help maintain local green spaces, connect with like-minded people and contribute to a greener future for Logan. No matter your experience level, there are opportunities to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
Financial management skills workshops for business owners
Thinking about starting a business or already running one? The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are hosting 2 free online workshops to help multicultural business owners strengthen their financial management skills.
Participants will learn practical strategies for effective record keeping, using digital tools, understanding cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities and improving business performance. The session also includes an opportunity to ask questions directly to ATO representatives.
When: Session 1: Wednesday 23
September, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Session 2: Wednesday 30 September, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Community events
Jazz on the Lawns with James Morrison
Enjoy a night under the stars as Australian jazz legend James Morrison headlines John Paul College's inaugural Jazz on the Lawns.
Music lovers from across Logan are invited to relax with a picnic or sample food truck favourites while enjoying performances from JPC's talented jazz ensembles, culminating in a spectacular finale with The James Morrison Quartet.
When: Friday 18 September, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Markwell Lawns, John Paul College, 125 John Paul Drive, Daisy Hill
Contact: For more information, contact John Paul College on 07 3826 3333
Cost: Adults $40 | Secondary Students $25 | Primary Students Free
Tree Planting Memorial Event with the Logan Dementia Alliance Choir
Join the Logan Dementia Alliance Choir for a special memorial tree planting to honour people living with, or who have lived with, dementia. The event also recognises the family members, friends, healthcare providers and support workers who support people throughout their dementia journey.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to gather at Logan Art Gallery for refreshments and social connection.
When: Saturday 19 September 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Logan Gardens, entry via 170 Wembley Street, Logan Central
Contact: For more information, contact Logan Dementia Alliance at logandementiaalliance@gmail.com or call 0457 386 789
Cost: Free
Play Your Way Around the World
Take a cultural journey these school holidays at Play Your Way Around the World! Children and families can explore different countries through play, music, games, creative activities and hands-on experiences.
It's a fun opportunity to learn about new cultures, connect with others and celebrate the diversity of our Logan community. Special guests Tui n Friends and Nana Magic will also be joining the festivities.
When: Friday 25 September 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Unity Hub, 123 Paradise Road, Slacks Creek
Contact: For more information, contact Tina-Marie Ashby Smith, t.ashbysmith@griffith.edu.au
Cost: Free
Community programs
Happy Moves: Move, Laugh, Connect, Create
Enjoy a fun intergenerational experience with Happy Moves these school holidays at Logan Libraries. Participants can take part in playful seated movement to music, enjoy brain-boosting activities and create a unique treasure box to take home.
Suitable for parents, carers, grandparents and young people aged 8 and over, this free program is a great way to connect, move and have fun together. Bookings are essential.
This event is supported by Council through the Community Development Funding program.
When: September school holidays | Various dates and times
Where: Logan Libraries, multiple locations across Logan
Contact: For more information, contact Georgie O'Connor on 0407 859 858 or georgie@happyimpact.com.au
Cost: Free
Funding opportunities
Looking for funding to support your next project or idea? The opportunities below may be of interest. For even more grants and useful resources to support your work, visit and bookmark Council’s Other funding opportunities webpage, which is updated regularly.
Applications are now open for the WE SWIM Multicultural Community Water Safety Program.
Delivered by Royal Life Saving Society Australia, this initiative supports partnerships that help refugees, recently arrived migrants and multicultural communities build water safety skills, access swimming lessons and feel welcome around local aquatic environments.
Grants of up to $50,000 are available for community-led projects that improve participation, reduce drowning risk, and strengthen community connections.
Applications close:
Thursday 24 September 2026
Applications are now open for Round 127 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Administered by the Queensland Government, the GCBF is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program, providing funding up to $35,000 to not-for-profit organisations for projects that benefit their local communities.
Funding can support equipment purchases, facility improvements, community programs and other initiatives that enhance community wellbeing and participation.
Applications close:
Monday 28 September 2026, 11:59 pm
Applications are now open for Mable Community Grants 2026.
The Mable Foundation is offering four grants of $10,000 to community groups, sporting clubs, charities and not-for-profit organisations that improve the lives of older people and people with disability.
Funding supports projects that promote independence, inclusion, social connection and wellbeing. Grant funds cannot be used for staff salaries and applicants must have an ABN or ACN.
Applications close:
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Applications are now open for Homegrown: Queensland’s Destination Events Fund, delivered by Tourism and Events Queensland.
The program supports events that attract visitors, boost local economies, strengthen community outcomes and showcase Queensland destinations. Funding is available across several streams for established, emerging and Indigenous events, with opportunities for multi-year support.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding to help grow and enhance events held in Queensland.
Applications close:
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Applications are now open for National Pies for Local Legends, a community grants program supporting registered Australian sporting clubs, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Successful applicants can receive funding to support equipment, programs, events, resources or other initiatives that strengthen local communities. Monthly grants of $1,000 are available, with 1 organisation also receiving a major $10,000 grant at the end of the program.
Applications close: 11:59 pm on the last day of each month until February 2027
Applications are now open for funding through the Inger Rice Foundation. The Foundation supports not-for-profit organisations delivering programs that promote the health, wellbeing and development of young children.
Funding up to $10,000 is available for initiatives that strengthen relationships between young children and their families or carers, as well as prenatal programs.
Applications can be submitted year-round and are considered by the Foundation Board, which meets every 2 months.
Applications close: Ongoing applications accepted (no fixed closing date).
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