🎉YFS - 40 years of supporting Logan

YFS recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a vibrant event at Kingston Butter Factory, bringing together community members, staff, and partners to honour decades of support for Logan locals.

The celebration featured live music, speeches, and the launch of the Stories of YFS campaign, which shares powerful reflections from clients, staff, and partners. These stories highlight the organisation’s impact over four decades and reflect the resilience, growth, and strength of community-driven support.

Read more about the Stories of YFS campaign here: yfs.org.au/stories

🌀Share your experience - 2025 disaster events reviews

Community groups and members are invited to contribute to the 2025 disaster reviews led by the Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM). These reviews focus on how Queensland prepared for and responded to recent floods and Cyclone Alfred.

IGEM want to hear about what worked well, what challenges were faced, and what could be improved.

Submissions are open until Friday, 1 August 2025 and all voices are welcome. You can also send photos, videos, or documents to: info.igemreview@igem.qld.gov.au

👥 FREE Recruitment Masterclass - Logan

Local employers and business owners are invited to a free recruitment masterclass hosted by Business Chamber Queensland’s Workforce Evolve team.

Learn how to attract the right candidates, position your business as an employer of choice, and craft effective job ads. The session includes expert tips, a hands-on workshop, and networking with like-minded businesses.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

When: Tuesday 22 July, 9:30am to 11:30am (followed by networking)
Where: MultiLink Community Services Hub, 13–15 Garfield Road, Woodridge
Cost: FREE

🫶 Expressions of Interest for Community-led Safe Spaces

Roses in the Ocean is inviting expressions of interest for the next round of Australia-wide Community-led Safe Spaces. These are an important new type of community-based service to support people who are experiencing emotional or suicidal distress.

Community members with lived experience of suicide are encouraged to apply to establish a Safe Space in their local area. With thirteen spaces already operating nationwide, this is a chance to join a growing network of compassionate, community-driven support.

🛍️ Stallholders wanted - Trash & Treasure Market

Loganlea Community Centre is calling for stallholders to join their upcoming Trash & Treasure Market.

Whether you're selling new items or pre-loved treasures, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and showcase your goods. Let's make this a great event - book your stall today!

When: Saturday 16 August, 8am to 1pm 
Where: Loganlea Community Centre, 28–32 Timms St, Loganlea
Contact: To book your space, call 3805 8260
Cost: $10 per stall (3m x 3m)

🚁 FREE emergency training - learn skills that could save a life

LifeFlight is offering a FREE emergency trauma training program to teach everyday Queenslanders what to do in the first few minutes after an accident or medical emergency - before help arrives.

The training is available online or as in-person workshops and covers practical skills like CPR, treating burns and bleeding, responding to seizures, and more. Workshops are run by LifeFlight’s Medical Educators and can be tailored to suit your group or community.

No medical experience needed - just a willingness to learn!

🛒 Be part of something special at the Good Food Festival

Presented by Lighthouse Care, this community event offers free food and drinks, family-friendly activities and entertainment.

• FREE food trucks, sausage sizzle, fresh produce and more
• FREE lemonade stand, coffee cart, bottles of water
• FREE 500 food trolleys
• FREE jumping castle, animal farm and face painting
• FREE games, competitions and entertainment
• FREE LSKD group workout sessions (all ages and fitness levels)

While the event is free, there will be optional donation stations and fundraising opportunities throughout the day.

When: Saturday 19 July, 8am to 12pm
Where: LSKD HQ, Lot 2/46 Burchill St, Loganholme
Contact: Sign up to volunteer or get involved: lighthousecare.org.au/festival
Cost: FREE

🏎️ Saturdaze Big Day Out 2025!

Saturdaze Big Day Out is more than just a car meet - it’s a great family day out to connect, support, and get inspired!

Cruise the rows of classic cars, spec'd out machines, custom rides and jaw-dropping automotive craftsmanship. Grab a bite from The Dagwood Dog Guy food truck, enjoy a sausage sizzle supporting Beyond Blue, or treat yourself at the College Bake Sale.

Test your own driving skills with the Drift RC cars, race a friend on the epic Peet Flagstone Slot Car track or let the kids take the wheel on the Go Karts!

When: Saturday 19 July, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Poinciana Drive, Flagstone
Contact: email Flagstone Men's Shed and Flagstone Business Group for more information: management@mondaze.com.au
Cost: FREE entry, 

🗣️ Australian Poetry Slam 2025

Calling all poets and performance lovers! Think you’ve got what it takes to become Australia’s next poetry slam champion? 

Step up and rock the mic for 2 minutes with your original poem and compete for a spot in the Queensland State Finals!

Hosted by spoken word artist Huda the Goddess, the evening includes a slam competition and guest performance. A pre-event workshop hosted by Huda the Goddess will run earlier in the day to help sharpen your slam skills. Bookings required. For ages 13+ and adults.

When: Friday 25 July, 6:30pm to 9pm (NB. the pre-event workshop will run 3:30pm to 5pm)
Where: Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct, 270 Jacaranda Ave, Kingston
Contact: for more information, contact Logan Libraries on 3412 5000 
Cost: FREE

🧑🏽‍🦼‍➡️Support for First Nations people with disabilities in Logan

Access Ed is a program by Carers Queensland and supports First Nations people with disability in Logan, along with their carers, families, and friends.

Whether individuals are seeking guidance on the NDIS, looking to connect with local services, or simply keen for a cuppa and a yarn, the team is there to help. Disability support services are also warmly invited to join and connect. No appointments are needed.

This program is proudly supported by Logan City Council.

When: Monday 8 September, Monday 13 October, Monday 10 November and Monday 8 December - anytime between 9am to 12pm
Where: Logan Central Library, The Lounge, 26 Wilbur Street, Logan Central 
Contact: For further details, call Carers Qld on 0438 711 039 or email PITC.LAC.BEENLEIGH@ndis.gov.au
Cost: FREE

↔️ Youth Social Connection Program Now Open for Referrals

PCYC Crestmead’s Youth Social Connection Program is now live and welcoming referrals. This free pilot program is open to children, teens, and families across the Greater Logan area, including non-parent carers of children under 18.

Participants work one-on-one with a Link Worker to set goals, overcome barriers, and connect with community-based supports. The program helps build confidence, foster friendships, and engage with meaningful activities and services.

Where: PCYC Crestmead Community Park, Gimlet St, Crestmead
Contact: For more information, email Katy at katy.russell@pcyc.org.au
Cost: FREE

🔥Be Fire Safety Aware!

Be fire safe this winter season - join Amputees Queensland and their friendly fire and rescue educator Robert Paterson to find out ways you can keep yourself and your family safe!

Be Fire Safety Aware is a Healthy Ageing Hub event, empowering older people to confidently manage their own health and wellbeing in the community.

When: Wednesday 16 July 2025, 10am
Where: Ben Matthews Playground Community Centre, 47-55 Ellen St, Logan Central
Contact: Lynda by phone 07 3290 4293 or email admin@afsg.org.au
Cost: FREE

🌱 FREE walk and talk program open to the community

Black Feather Psychology is offering a free, nature-based therapy program designed for adults curious about working with a psychologist. Held outdoors at Berrinba Wetlands, the program runs across five fortnightly sessions and explores Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Participants must be experienced walkers (30-40 mins at a normal pace), aged 18+, and unfortunately pets are not permitted. Each session will be supported by two to three attending psychologists. Register for one or all sessions and discover a new way to engage with mental wellbeing.

When: 16 and 30 July, 13 and 27 August, 10 September, 9am to 10am
Where: Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains
Contact: for more information or to register, call reception at Black Feather Psychology on 07 3416 5509 
Cost: FREE

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FREE playgroups and parenting programs

Browns Plains Early Years Centre is offering a wide range of free playgroups and parenting programs for families with children aged up to 8 years. Led by qualified professionals in early childhood education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, and child health, these programs aim to give children the best possible start in life.

Families can join sessions such as Baby & Me, Connect to Culture, Play & Learn Together, Young Parents Group, and Connect2Kindy, with tailored support also available for expectant parents and families of premature babies.

Where: Browns Plains Early Years Centre, corner of Wineglass Drive and Middle Rd, Hillcrest
Contact: For details or to register, call 3386 9000 or email Reception.BrownsPlains@benevolent.org.au
Cost: FREE