Monthly
Newsletter
August 2020
Opening Hours Mon - Fri
9am -12:30pm 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Closed Public Holidays
14 Crescent St Gatton
Phone 5462 3355
www.lockyercommunitycentre.org.au
We have a vacant position on our reception desk Great opportunity to learn or develop office /
admin skills Chance to be a part of a positive work team Meet new friends Be a part of a community organisation with the
goal of assisting and supporting fellow community members
Widen your opportunity to securing employment Your chance to be part of community projects,
events and programs. Do you enjoy gardening? We are seeking someone with a green thumb to
help maintain our new community garden.
How did you cope during COVID-19 lockdown ? Did you find it challenging to pay bills online? Did you miss socialising with friends/family ? If you found it challenging and you were left struggling with how to do online tasks, then NOW is the time to start your learning journey. Contact us today to book your FREE tech session. Don’t be left behind in this fast moving digital world. Our aim is to bridge the digital divide.
We have a vacancy on our Management Committee ! This position is on a voluntary basis.
We are seeking a local person to join our Management Committee and take up the position of Secretary.
Are you good at taking notes?
Do you have basic computer skills?
Are you interested in giving back to your community?
Would you like to be part of a positive team and contribute your ideas and skills on a
voluntary basis?
Are you able to attend a meeting once a month?
If interested please contact us via email of phone.
Email: [email protected]
This month we are highlighting EACH, an organisation who
specialises in counselling all people regardless of circumstances and who recognises that everybody’s health and wellbeing is
significantly affected negatively by situations involving unemployment, homelessness, financial difficulties, social
exclusion and addictions.
EACH specialises in offering a range of supports to assist our community to lead happier, healthier lives
They are here at Lockyer Community Centre once a fortnight.
Please call them directly on 38109400
Dates To Remember August
Trash & Treasure Sale 1st 7am - 2pm Euchre 3rd, 10th, 24th HOY 5th 18th Seniors Week Social Day
September Hoy 2nd Euchre 7th, 21st, 28th Handcraft 8th 9:30 –2:30 15th Social Day 26th Portofino Fashion Parade Book By Phone.
Seniors Week Special Social Day August 18th Morning Tea 9:30am Entertainment Lunch. Special Cost $10 Bookings are Essential. By 10th August. Phone any Committee.
Euchre at Seniors Centre Monday’s 9am August 3rd, 10th, 24th Morning Tea Cash Prizes $5
HOY August 5th 9amStart with a friendly Cuppa Practical Prizes $5
Hand Crafts September 8th, 22nd 9:30am – 2:30pm Bring your own craft and lunch Morning Tea provided $5
Social Day September 15th Morning Tea Entertainment Raffles etc. Lunch $12.00 Bookings Essential
Lockyer Community Centre
OUR VISION : To be the centre of a positive and welcoming community that connects people every day
OUR MISSION : To deliver to the Lockyer Community diverse, responsive and wide reaching
services that empowers people and builds positive connections
Support Services
Homeless Hotline 1800 474 753
DVAC - Domestic Violence 3816 3000 or 1800 026 262
Men’s Line 1800 600 636
Legal Aid 1300 651 188
Lifeline 131 114
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Each - Drug and Alcohol Program 1300 003 224
Suicide Text Support Service 0477 131 114
QLD Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120
Red Cross Home Stay 3294 3943
QPASTT (Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma) 4232 1500
Multicultural Australia 4632 1466
ARAFMI (Mental Health Support) 3254 1881 or 1800 351 881
Membership is open to all residents over 18yrs.
We welcome an invite people to contact us if interested in becoming a member / volunteering at our centre.