Redbank Plains Community Centre Social Impact Report 2022

Community Morning Tea: back by popular demand, morning teas recommenced at the Centre, COVID-19 restrictions permitting, during the report period. Every Tuesday morning, members of the community are invited to use the Community Centre space to share morning tea and engage in conversation. Community Events: community events are hosted by Redbank Plains Community Centre and external groups and organisations. In the 2020-2021 financial year events have included: Outdoor movie night Intercultural and intergenerational women’s forum Yourtown Get Set for Work graduation event. Youth Hub: for ages 12–21 years, from multicultural background and their friends. Support with homework, job readiness, referrals to others services, job search. Come down for some fun activities such as table tennis, cooking, sports, board games, video games, music, and dancing. Programs such as Skill Up, Balance Project, Link & Launch. Project Nourish: food relief program in partnership with OzHarvest. FutureFIT Program: Fostering Independence Together – Volunteer led program supporting Ipswich Acting workshop School’s Out event Mayor’s visit

community members in building their capacity to write resumes, cover letters, computer literacy, job search, job readiness and English. Book through Centre reception. PCYC Braking the Cycle: volunteer driver mentoring program for youth and former migrants/refugees. For learner drivers who don’t have access to a car or someone to assist to reach their 100 hours. Conversational English Class: facilitated by volunteers with Support links. Drop in English group that supports all levels of English. yourtown Get Set For Work: Get Set for Work aims to provide young people aged 15–19 years with nationally recognised training, combined with integrated learning support measures and foundation skills, that will enable them to successfully transition to employment and/or further education and training. UnitingCare Financial Counselling: by UnitingCare Community to get support in making a budget, debt support, advocacy, and financial guidance. St Vincent de Paul SETS Program: case management drop-in for former refugee and migrants living in Australia their first five years. Support with settlement, housing, advocacy, form- filling, family and relationships, etc. West Moreton Health Antenatal Clinics: appointments made by Ipswich Hospital.

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