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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Connecting our Community!
As we wrap up the year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Logan community. A special thank you to all the amazing professionals and volunteers who generously share their time and skills - your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. To the community members who actively participate and help shape our city, your efforts are greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed. We hope you all have a wonderful and cheerful festive season. This is our last edition for 2024, and we'll be back on 14 January 2025 with more news and events.
Residents are reminded that Christmas Day (Wednesday, 25 December); Boxing Day (Thursday, 26 December) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday, 1 January) are public holidays in the City of Logan, and Council facilities will be closed. For more detailed information, please visit Council's webpage - Essential services during holiday break.
If you wish to include your organisations resources, events, training, workshops or programs in next year's editions, please submit by using our online submission form.
Holiday Season Support in Logan
Logan City Council has a list of support services, free meals and events for people who may be experiencing loneliness, homelessness, or doing it tough during the holiday period. The guide contains information about:
- Free meals
- Emergency relief and Christmas hampers
- Community Centre holiday closure dates
- Opportunities to lend a hand and help out those in need.
Community Programs
City of Logan's Basketball Slam! Program
Council recently partnered with All Inclusive Activities and schools in Beenleigh to run an 8-week basketball program. Twelve students from Beenleigh State High School and Beenleigh Special School came together to develop basketball and teamwork skills, all whilst engaging in meaningful conversations about disability inclusion.
This program delivers on Logan's Disability Action Plan 2023-2025, showcasing how collaborative sports programs create inclusive opportunities for individuals living with disabilities. Check out our wrap up video using the below link. 🏀👇
It's important at this time of year to stay connected ☕
Chatty Café is a monthly social meet up for seniors and carers living in Logan. It is an opportunity to have a cuppa, chat and connect with members of the community.
Seniors who are socially connected have a stronger sense of belonging which we’ve seen translate into better physical, mental, and emotional health.
No registrations or bookings are required, everyone is welcome to attend Chatty Café. Join one of our cafes and come make some new friends!
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month - 10am to 11:30am
Where: various cafes in Logan - click button below to find a venue near you
Cost: Beverage and/or morning tea of your choice
Fitness Activities for Active Women! ⛳💃🛶
Don't miss out on a range of FREE fitness and recreation activities for women aged 45 years and over through the 2024/25 Active & Healthy program. Enjoy golf, ballroom dancing, and kayaking this January.
These activities are funded by the Department of Tourism and Sport’s Active Women and Girls grant program, which aims to boost sport and recreation participation among women. To explore the full range of activities, visit the Active Women page.
Activity: Golf Fore Women
When: 15 January to 26 March 2025 - occurs every week at 7:30am to 8:30am
Where: Windaroo Lakes Golf Club, Anna Louise Terrace, Windaroo
Activity: Kayaking for women
When: 17 January 2025, 8am to 10am
Where: Lions Riverside Park Cusack Lane, Jimboomba
Activity: Ballroom (Dancesport)
When: 28 January to1 April 2025 - occurs every week at 7:15pm to 8:15pm
Where: Intrinsic Dance Studios, 2/196 Parfrey Road, Rochedale South
Active & Healthy Program Break
The Active & Healthy program will pause activity delivery over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
All activities will resume on Monday 13 January.
Swim, dance, cook, stretch or run to a healthier you in the new year with our Active & Healthy program.
Resources and Opportunities
Logan seniors go digital!
The Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) in partnership with the Logan Seniors Network and Logan City Council, is pleased to introduce the Seniors Digital Guide.
This guide helps Logan seniors get online with practical tips and resources to enhance their digital skills, wellbeing, and community connections. It covers online safety, creating an email address, using Google Maps, making calls, taking photos/videos, exploring community activities and more!
Access the free guide online or get a printed copy at local libraries or Council Service Centres. We hope this guide benefits our seniors!
Council wants to hear from you! Help shape the Logan Arts scene 🎨
We are interested in your preferences when engaging with the arts in Logan, whether it's literature, theatre, music, dance, visual arts, or design. Your feedback will help us create a Logan Arts Audience Development and Engagement Plan that truly reflects our community's priorities.
Please take a moment to complete the short survey below and share what makes your heart sing. It only takes 5 minutes!
Survey closes: Monday, 20 January 2025.
New Medicare Mental Health Centre opens its doors
A new Medicare Mental Health Centre has opened in Logan Central. Medicare Mental Health Centres are a safe and welcoming space to talk to someone if you, or someone you care about, are in distress, or need help finding the right mental health support to meet your needs.
You don’t need a referral or a Medicare Card to access the centre – just pop in during opening hours and friendly staff will be happy to help.
Where: 91 Wembley Road, Logan Central
Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm
Contact: Phone 1800 573 955 or email: loganmmhc@footprintscommunity.org.au
Funding Opportunities
SilverChef Community Grants Program is open to eligible Australian community groups that use hospitality or food services to help disadvantaged or under-served members of their local community.
Each $5,000 grant is a 75:25 mix of equipment and cash. The majority of the grant is provided in the form of credit to spend on certified used commercial kitchen equipment advertised on SilverChef’s website.
Round 2 Applications close: 31 December 2024
Expressions of interest are now open for the Insignia Community Foundation grants program
The Foundation offers grants twice a year in July and December to support impactful programs addressing community needs. These grants focus on financial wellbeing, basic needs, reconciliation, and social inclusion. Eligible programs help low-income families, at-risk youth, and those facing inequalities, ensuring participants are better off after the program concludes
Applications close: 31 December 2024
Applications are now open for Round 2 of the RACQ Foundation Community Grant Program.
Through its Community Grants program, RACQ Foundation gives community groups, charities, sporting clubs and First Nations Councils the opportunity to rebuild after natural disasters and to prepare for the future with resilience-based projects.
Applications close: 30 January 2025
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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.