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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Connecting our Community!
Dive into our latest issue to discover the amazing things happening right here in the City of Logan. Read about inspiring community stories, exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and valuable programs. Plus, don't miss out on funding opportunities available to support your initiatives. Enjoy reading!
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Community Stories
Logan celebrates unity at Multifaith Breakfast 🕊️
The City of Logan recently hosted the inaugural Mayor of Logan’s Multifaith Breakfast, bringing together 300 community members to celebrate cultural diversity and unity.
Mayor Jon Raven emphasised the importance of faith in fostering a compassionate and inclusive city. The event featured keynote speakers and a panel discussion on supporting the most vulnerable citizens.
Ground breaks for new Flagstone Community Hub 🏡
Construction has officially begun on the $8 million Flagstone Community Hub, a vibrant new facility designed to keep the rapidly growing City of Logan connected.
Set to open in mid-2026, this multi-purpose centre will offer dynamic spaces for meetings, events, and essential community services. Discover more about this exciting development by following the link below.
Opportunities
Kids Makers Market are seeking stallholders!
The Kids Makers Market takes place once a year and is for local kids who want to make and sell their homemade products.
Expressions of interest are being sought from creative kids who want to run their own stall at the market and meet other like-minded kids.
If your kids love to make baked goods, clay products, plants, hair accessories or anything unique the organisers want to hear from you!
When: Saturday 24 May, 9am to 12pm
Where: PCYC Crestmead, Crestmead Community Park, Gimlet Street, Crestmead
Contact: for an expression of interest form, email Tina at kidsmakersmarketloganpcyc@gmail.com
Get Involved: Make a difference through community volunteering!
Do you know how to make a cup of tea, love activities, games, outings or driving?
Caddies Community Centre is a not-for-profit organisation in Jimboomba that provides centre based social activities, mental health support, and low-cost groceries and clothing for the community.
Volunteering roles are available in:
📑 Administration 🎫 Event Planning 🛒 Retail Outlet 👗 Clothing Store 🚗 Driving 👨🌾 Gardening 🧼 Cleaning 🎨👥 Craft & Social Groups 🧑🍳Cooking / Kitchen Hand.
Contact: for more information, email Rebecca at Caddies Caddies@impactcareservices.net.au or call 5616 2170
Expressions of interest open: First Nations Advisory Group
QCOSS is establishing a First Nations Advisory Group to elevate the voices of First Nations Peoples and inform advocacy priorities.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in Queensland who are interested in providing advice, making recommendations, and sharing culturally informed insights with QCOSS.
Read the Terms of Reference to see if you're eligible to apply. Expressions of Interest close Friday, 2 May.
Community Events
Celebrate culture, unity & joy at EID FOR ALL 2025! 🎉
Multicultural Mailer Inc. proudly invites you to their second Eid for All - a vibrant celebration open to everyone, from all walks of life! 🌏💫🌐🎆
Go with your family and friends and experience the beauty of Eid, celebrated in a way that unites communities, cultures, and hearts. Whether you attend for the food, fun, or festivity - this event is for everyone! 💜 Let’s celebrate unity through diversity - together!
When: Saturday 26 April, 3pm to 8pm
Where: Kingston Butter Factory, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston
Contact: for more information, contact Multicultural Mailer by email info@multiculturalmailer.org.au
Cost: $3 entry, free car parking
YFS Logan: 40 Years of Community Service
Slacks Creek YFS invites everyone to their 40th Birthday Community Celebration! 🎉🎈
This event promises a day of family-friendly fun, featuring free activities and delicious food as they celebrate 40 years of service to the community. No RSVPs are required.
When: Wednesday 30 April, 1pm to 5pm
Where: Gould Adams Park, Kingston Rd, Kingston
Contact: For more information, email yfs@yfs.org.au or call 3826 1500
Cost: FREE
Logan Child and Family Support Services Expo
Discover the power of collaboration at the upcoming Logan Child and Family Support Services Expo and ensure the right services reach those who need them most.
This event is designed to bring together key stakeholders who support vulnerable families, children, and young people. It's a fantastic opportunity for professionals in schools, healthcare, early childhood education and care, family support services, child safety, and related sectors to connect, collaborate, and strengthen referral pathways.
When: Tuesday 13 May, 9am to 12pm
Where: Logan Central Community Centre, 9-11 Jacaranda Ave, Logan Central
Contact: for more information or if you would like to exhibit, contact Trung Vo Trung.Vo@uccommunity.org.au or Justin Walters Justin.Walters@mercycs.org.au
Cost: FREE
Naturally sustainable gardens and communities' workshop
Learn how permaculture extends beyond landscapes and helps build strong, inclusive communities.
This workshop teaches you to create systems for working together and sharing resources. You'll get tools to build relationships, solve conflicts, and design social structures that align with nature's principles. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainability, community groups or gardens, or social change.
When: Saturday 24 May, 11am to 1pm
Where: The Lounge, Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central
Contact: to reserve a spot at this event, call 3412 4100 or book online using the link below
Community Programs
Seniors Digital Help Hubs
The Seniors digital guide (PDF 15 MB) is a handbook created by the Logan Youth Action Group to support seniors to get online.
The Logan Youth Action Group is now offering Digital Help Hubs at retirement villages, further supporting our seniors living in Logan. The hubs are delivered in partnership with Logan City Council Community Development and Logan Libraries.
Contact: To find out more, or to book a Seniors Digital Help Hub, contact Lisa Hetherington, Outreach Librarian by email libraries@logan.qld.gov.au or call 3412 4459
Support for First Nations people with disabilities in Logan
Access Ed is a fantastic new program being offered by Carers QLD for First Nations people with disabilities, and their carers and families. It's a chance to drop by, have a cuppa and a yarn, and learn about the support services available to them in Logan. No appointments are required.
This program is proudly supported by Logan City Council.
When: Every second Monday of the month, anytime between 9am to midday from February to July 2025.
Where: Logan Central Library - The Lounge, 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central
Contact: For further details, call Carers QLD on 0438 711 039 or email PITC.LAC.BEENLEIGH@ndis.gov.au
Cost: FREE
Funding Opportunities
Applications are now open for the Queensland Government’s 2024–2025 Kickstarter – Round 1 grant.
Grants of up to $300,000 (excl. GST) will be available for eligible programs, projects or events that focus on reducing crime, identifying and addressing the range of risks and needs for young people, repairing relationships with family and kin, and supporting a young person’s re-engagement with education, training, or employment.
Applications close: 12pm, 8 May 2025
Applications are now open for Creative Australia’s Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups.
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 are available for activities that benefit the arts sector and the wider public, including national and international audiences. Eligible projects include professional skills development, new work creation, practice-based research, creative development, touring, festivals, exhibitions, performances, and community engagement activities.
Applications close: 3pm AEST, 2 September 2025
Applications are now open for the Real School Grant Program funded by Real Insurance.
One school and/or school group/committee will receive $5,000. Submissions need to reflect a real desire to improve the quality of school resources and communities and must align to one or more of the Real Insurance company values: Health, Learning & Development, Information & Technology, and Community & Infrastructure.
Applications close: 31 October 2025
Applications are now open for the Aurizon Community Giving Fund offering grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities in communities we work and live in.
The Fund has helped over 650 charities with support for projects delivering benefits to local communities in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment and education.
Applications close: 5pm, 24 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Queensland Government’s Youth Development Partnership Fund program.
This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Queensland Police Service, supports youth crime prevention projects through sport and recreation activities. It targets children and young people under 17, promoting both physical and mental health, with police actively involved in the program.
Applications close: 30 June 2025
Applications are now open for the 100 Women - Investing in Charities that Empower Women and Girls grant round.
At 100 Women, the mission is to advance the safety, health, education, and economic opportunities of women and girls. This year, grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to eligible and successful organisations. The level of funding varies each year based on memberships and donations. Please review the guidelines and selection criteria for 2025.
Applications close: 30 April 2025
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