Across the state, Centres celebrating Neighbourhood Centre Week (11—17 May) in a variety of different ways, from open days, participating in the largest community-led lunch initiative to incorporating the week into existing activities. Other Centres are using the opportunity to welcome new volunteers, fundraise, or create space for community members to share what their Centre means to them.
Here’s a look at just some of the events happening across Queensland:
Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre – BBQ and Information Day 🍔
Event Date: 11 May, 9:00 AM
Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre – Nature based activity & therapy 🌱
Event Date: 11 May, 10:00 AM
Childers Neighbourhood Centre – Carnival themed BBQ 🎉
Event Date: 11 May, 11:30 AM
Picabeen Community Association – Free community BBQ 🥩
Event Date: 12 May, 12:00 PM
Dysart Community Support Group – Open Day & Community BBQ 🍔
Event Date: 13 May, 9:00 AM
Millmerran Community Support Service – Scone Time Morning Tea 🫖
Event Date: 13 May, 9:30 AM
Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre – Dementia Trivia & Morning Tea 🧠
Event Date: 13 May, 10:00 AM
Mossman Support Services – Community Lunch 🍽️
Event Date: 13 May, 12:00 PM
Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc – Free Community Breakfast BBQ 🍳
Event Date: 14 May, 8:00 AM
Beenleigh District Community Development Association Incorporated – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ☕
Event Date: 14 May, 10:00 AM
Wynnum Community Place – Free BBQ & Activities 🎉
Event Date: 14 May, 10:00 AM
Elorac Place Community Centre – BBQ Lunch 🍗
Event Date: 14 May, 12:00 PM
Kyabra Community Association – Community BBQ & Showcase 🌿
Event Date: 15 May, 11:30 AM
Rollingstone Neighbourhood Centre – Community Expo & Open Day 🙋
Event Date: 15 May, 3:00 PM
Charleville Neighbourhood Centre – Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ☕
Event Date: 22 May, 10:00 AM
If you or your Centre is planning something for Neighbourhood Centre Week, we’d love to include it. You can register your event via the Neighbourhood Centre Week website.
Head to the Get Involved page and scroll to the bottom to register your event and be part of the statewide celebration.