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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Connecting our Community!
As we celebrate Disability Action Week, we're excited to share inspiring stories and highlight the incredible programs and events happening in the City of Logan. We have included helpful resources and exciting opportunities to create a more inclusive and supportive community!
This fortnightly e-newsletter aims to provide you with an opportunity to connect with the Logan community. You can sign up, share your own stories and opportunities with us, or catch up on past editions by visiting our Community Resources webpage. Happy reading!
Disability Action Week
24 November to 1 December 2024
Disability Action Week is a chance to reflect on our progress and look at what we can all do to build a more accessible and inclusive state. The 2024 theme is “Accessible communication: connect, include and empower”.
Visit the Queensland Government website to learn more about this year's theme and find free downloadable resources and great event planning ideas and tips to help spread the word.
Then follow the link below to read the latest updates on Council's Disability Action Plan 2023- 2025 and our progress and highlights so far!
Transforming Lives: Jelena's Journey with Logan City Libraries
Discover how Logan City Libraries are changing lives!
Read about Jelena Mijailovic's inspiring journey of finding confidence, purpose, and belonging through the library's inclusivity programs.
Join the community and see how everyone can thrive. Don't miss out on this heartwarming story!
Community Programs
BEST Basketball League
The BEST Basketball League is the largest all-abilities basketball league in Logan, Queensland, with over 120 players living with a disability competing weekly.
Local schools and service providers can register teams for free, and player statistics are recorded each week to encourage participation and build confidence through sport. If you would like to get involved, please contact us!
Contact: BEST Disability Support by phone 07 4514 8715
Love your Life & Live your Dreams with UDC
United Disability Care’s "Register Your Dream" program brings dreams to life for people with disabilities.
From thrilling adventures to lifelong wishes, our mission is to help every client "Love your Life and Live your Dreams." Support this inspiring initiative and make dreams come true by visiting www.uniteddisability.com.au
Contact: Samantha Fiske at United Disability Care by phone 1300 454 850 or email info@uniteddisability.com.au
Activities for Every Body
The Active & Healthy program offers free and low-cost health and wellbeing activities for people of all ages and abilities. Try out a fitness class, keep cool in the water, or dance with friends with a range of activities including:
To find an activity that suits you, search our full program online.👇
The Big Bounce Program (CSM&C) - Brian Kerle initiative
Big Bounce, an initiative by Community Sports Mentoring and Coaching Ltd (CSMC), uses basketball to engage and mentor at-risk and justice-involved youth.
The 12-week program addresses reoffending risks, supports education and employment pathways, and builds communication skills. Rolling referrals are accepted for youth aged 10-18 in Logan, Brisbane South, Western Districts, Redlands, and Ipswich. Parental consent required for ages 8-9.
When: each Friday 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Cornubia Park Sports Centre, 146 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park, (NB. this program also runs Mondays in Carina)
Contact: to register interest, or for more information, contact Cecilia Stevens at cecilia@briankerlebasketball.com
Cost: FREE
Events
Imanzi Dance and Music presents "Broken Shackles"
Experience a night where culture, storytelling, and art converge to create hope and healing. "Broken Shackles" features over 70 performers celebrating resilience through dance, music, and storytelling. This transformative evening honours ancestors, elders, and the spirit of overcoming adversity. Join us for a night of unity and healing. Buy your tickets today!
When: Saturday 14 December, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Marsden State High School, 39 Moffatt Road, Waterford West
Contact: for more information, visit our website www.brokenshackles.com.au
Cost: from $23
Opportunities and Resources
Get Involved: Support Our Community's Wellbeing
Are you a passionate local business or organisation that works with children and young people of all abilities to support health and wellbeing? Do you have an affordable activity or program that could benefit our community? Then this is for you!
Logan City Council are looking for passionate providers to deliver all ability activities as part of the Active & Healthy and KRANK School Holiday programs.
Learn more and register your interest here 👇
Useful Disability Housing Events and Resources
Housing Hub works alongside people with disability to create several useful online webinars and intuitive, easy-to-use resources to guide people with disability and their supporters to find the right home and living options for them - while honouring their right to choice and control.
Contact: For more information, phone Housing Hub 1300 61 64 63 or email housingoptions@housinghub.org.au
Cost: FREE
Preparing for storm season using the PCEP workbook
The award-winning ‘Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) Workbook’, co-designed by people with disability, is a guide for tailoring emergency preparedness to individual support needs.
It outlines four steps as planning conversations, providing information, resources, and guidance. Each step results in self assessment and actions to ensure people with disability and their support network know how to take action in an emergency.
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Practice Training by Rainbow Affinity #2
This workshop will help community groups, small businesses, and organisations provide affirming and culturally safer services for LGBTIQ+ folk. Learn about LGBTIQA+ identities, pronouns, inclusive language, and allyship. It's also for organisations or businesses who might be keen to join up as a Safe Space but want to learn a bit more about what this entails before they commit.
If you have accessibility requirements, please just let us know.
When: Monday 25 November, 10am to 12pm
Where: The Buzz Community Centre, 65 Basalt Dr, Yarrabilba
Cost: $5.50
Funding Opportunities
Expressions of Interest are now open for the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grants.
Grants are available for up to $200,000 with a 50 per cent cash contribution requirement from applicants to fund projects which provide unique opportunities to generate economic and employment opportunities related to primary production value chains across rural and remote Queensland.
Expressions of interest close: 11:59pm Friday 22 November 2024
Applications are now open for MediaCast's "Pro Bono for Purpose" grants.
This grant offers NFPs and charities the chance to leverage PR for impactful change. The grants, valued at $5,000 and $10,000, can be used to fund or supplement a media relations campaign and will help organisations amplify their message across various media outlets.
Applications close: 29 November 2024
Applications are now open for Round 122 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
(GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups. The GCBF funding helps these groups to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities. Round 122 offers $35,000 and is the final funding round for 2024.
Applications close: 30 November 2024
Applications are now open for the Queensland Gives 2024 - General Fund.
The General Fund grant program supports organisational capacity building of mid-tier organisations with projects that strengthen community by focussing on, but not limited to, Youth, Women and Families at Risk.
Grants are available up to a maximum of $30,000 per individual grant.
Applications close: 13 December 2024
Applications are now open for social enterprises to apply for a Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) Capability Building Grant of up to $120,000.
SEDI aims to support social enterprises to be more efficient and effective. It helps them to deliver social benefits to vulnerable Australians.
Applications close: December 2025
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
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.