New Restaurants and Cafes in Logan ☕🍽️

Looking for the latest and greatest in where to eat, drink and play in the City of Logan? 

From the flakiest French pastries to cheese foam bubble tea, the team at Our Logan have compiled a list of the newest local establishments you need to know about!

Handy hint: You might want to bookmark the page linked below as they plan to keep it continuously updated! 

Logan Healthy Living

Logan Healthy Living offers practical support for a life that is not limited by diabetes, obesity and related diagnosis.

Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming - join us and Min Laroiya, Dietitian/Diabetes Educator from Logan Healthy Living for information on diabetes and healthy living. The session aims to provide people with practical information, in relation to diabetes support.

When: Wednesday, 6 November at 10am
Where: Ben Matthews Playground Community Centre, 47-55 Ellen Street, Logan Central
Contact: Lynda on 3290 4293 or email admin@afsg.org.au
Cost: FREE 

Fun & Fit Over 50!

Fun & Fit over 50 will bring you a fun movement program and social opportunity aiming to help improve your mobility, strength and coordination.

You will need a water bottle, small towel and wear nice comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.

When: Every Thursday 9:30am to 10:30am
Where: Ben Matthews Playground Community Centre, 47-55 Ellen Street, Logan Central
Contact: Lynda on 3290 4293 or email admin@afsg.org.au
Cost: FREE 

Mindful Movements

Mindful Movements enhances balance, strength and coordination as well as physical and mental health.

Join Phil Hopes from Ambient Training for a morning of FREE seated or standing Tai Chi, meet new people and have some fun! You will need a water bottle, small towel and wear nice comfortable clothing that is easy to move in

When: Every Tuesday 9:30am to 10:00am
Where: Ben Matthews Playground Community Centre, 47-55 Ellen Street, Logan Central
Contact: Lynda on 3290 4293 or email admin@afsg.org.au
Cost: FREE 

Logan Garage Sale Trail 2024

Get ready to cash in or bag a bargain in the Logan Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff which will be held over two weekends on 9-10 and 16-17 November 2024!

Perfect for households, community groups, schools, and charities wanting to declutter and make some money. Register your garage sale now and access free how-to guides, promotional resources and touch-free PayPal QR code payments.

Buyers are bound to find one-of-a-kind pieces that tell a story and are easy on the budget. Search the Garage Sale Trail map for sales near you, visit Garage Sale Trail.

Contact: Garage Sale Trail’s support team by phone 02 9064 3847 or email contactus@garagesaletrail.com.au 

Aged Care Support Session

Confused about aged care or the aged care reforms? Come along to a free information session that will help you access and use My Aged Care. This is the main entry point into the aged care system in Australia.

Ask your questions over morning tea and a cuppa. Representatives from ADA (Aged and Disability Advocacy) Australia and Services Australia will be on hand to help you.

For seniors, carers and family members.

When: Thursday 24 October 10:00am to 12:00pm 
Where: Logan North Library, Corner Sports Drive and Springwood Road, Underwood
Contact: for more information, contact Lisa Hetherington on 07 3412 4459
Cost: FREE 

Volunteer Callout: Circle of Men

Circle of Men, a not-for-profit charity, is seeking new male volunteers to support, and provide mateship to elderly men in Aged Care Facilities across the Logan area.

Volunteers help reduce social isolation through weekly facilitated sessions of companionship, check-ins, and shared activities. Some groups have a sing along to songs that they know and enjoy. Join others in making a difference and bringing joy to those who need it most.

Contact: If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, call Secretary Kevin James on 0490 105 715 or email info@circleofmenqld.com

Register your interest in becoming a Service Provider

Are you a passionate local business or organisation that works with children and young people, or supports health and wellbeing? Do you have an affordable activity or program that could benefit our community and want to increase the exposure of your business? Then this is for you! 

Logan City Council are looking for passionate providers to deliver activities as part of the Active & Healthy and KRANK School Holiday programs. 

Learn more and register your interest here 👇

Logan Water Education Campaign: Prevent Bill Shock

Due to rising cost of living pressures, Logan Water has launched an education campaign to help residents avoid unexpectedly high-water bills. By regularly reading your water meter, you can:

• Determine your average weekly water consumption.
• Identify any increases in usage, which may indicate a water leak on your property.

Water leaks can lead to expensive water bills and costly repairs. 💸💧

Contact: If your organisation is keen to have a poster, pop up information stall or a guest speaker, please contact Cassie email: cassiemcmahon@logan.qld.gov.au

Community Grants Information Session

Council is hosting an information session to help organisations and individuals apply for grants. The session will be as interactive as possible and there will be time for questions and answers at the end of the workshop. The session will include:

• grant writing tips and tricks
• information on Council grants
• a chance to talk face-to-face with a Council grant officer.

Bookings are required.

When: Tuesday 12 November, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where: Logan North Library, Corner of Sports Drive and Springwood Road, Underwood.

Have your say on the Logan Libraries Draft Learning and Discovery Plan

Logan Libraries play a crucial role in our city. With over 1.1 million visitors every year they are an essential part of your community. We value community involvement in our planning process and would appreciate your feedback on the Draft Learning and Discovery Plan 2024-2028.

You can find the Draft Plan on Logan City Council's Have your Say website, as well as a short survey which will give you the opportunity to provide feedback.

Survey closes on 3 November 2024.

Nominations are now open for the Nespresso Care for You Fund. This is Nespresso's first community-driven, charity donation initiative to launch here in Australia and New Zealand. Over the next 12 months, the fund will donate a total of AUD $75k to local charities, all of which will be nominated and voted on by you, their community of coffee lovers.

From July, each quarter in 2024, the following donations will be awarded to local charities:

• 1x Major prize donation: AUD $15,000
• 2x Minor prize donations: AUD $5,000

Nominations close: 13 November 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