The holiday season is in full swing and for some it can be a lonely time of the year. Thankfully there are organisations in the City of Logan that are out to help those with nothing to do or family to visit a place to go in the lead up to the big day.
Thursday nights are becoming a tradition for locals of Beenleigh with the Nightlight street feeds from 6pm – 8pm.
Tomorrow, Thursday 21 December, is the last one of 2023 at the Beenleigh Train Station, and provided there is no rain, it is set to be a big one. There is no cost and there is always plenty of people to talk to.
The crew will be back on the street on February 1 for their next year of helping anyone in need.
On Christmas Eve, Eagleby Community Hall on Fryer Road will be the place to visit. Thanks to Grace Communion Logan, Eagleby branch, there is a free Christmas Eve sausage sizzle and there is free ice cream too.
Santa will also be making an appearance where you can get a free photo with the man himself. All this happens between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.
Christmas Day, ADRA Logan will be hosting their annual Christmas Day Community Breakfast where there will be lots going on.
The free community morning will include breakfast, kid’s activities, Christmas hampers, and live entertainment. The event runs from 7am – 9am. ADRA is located at 31 Station Road, Logan Central.
If you hang around long enough, there will be a special visit from the Logan Emergency Services Santa Run where Santa might be onboard one of the fire engines.
There are sure to be more around the City of Logan, so if you know of one, please share it so people can enjoy the Christmas this year.
Free meals
| Community Service | Details | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Night Light Outreach Inc. | Dinner Station every Thursday night.If it’s raining, take-away service is available from 6:00pm to 6:30pm. | When: Every Thursday night (last day is 21 December 2023 and reopens on 1 February 2024) Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Beenleigh Train Station Email: [email protected] |
| ADRA Logan | ADRA Logan Annual Christmas Day Community Breakfast. Free breakfast, kids activities, Christmas hampers and live entertainment. | Date: 25 December 2023 Time: 7:00am to 9:00am Location: ADRA Logan, 31 Station Road, Logan Central. |
| Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service | $2 Lunches for community. | When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (closed on public holidays) Time: From 11:00am Where: Unit 1, 26 Monte Street, Slacks Creek, 4127 Bookings not required. For more information please call (07) 3808 5713. |
| The Hope Centre | The Hope Centre are hosting a Community Christmas Day Lunch. Members of the wider community are invited to enjoy a delicious meal, share stories, and create memories. The Christmas feast will be Halal certified. | Date: 25 December 2023 Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Location: Hope Centre Brisbane, Thompson Street, Bowen Hills QLD, Australia RSVP: Places are limited. Reserve a spot through Eventbrite. |
Emergency relief and Christmas hampers
The following organisations are also offering food hampers and Christmas gifts for those in need this holiday period.
| Community Service | Details | How to access this service |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston East Neighbourhood Group | Emergency relief food hampers. | Please call to make an appointment. When: Tuesday and Wednesday until 21 December 2023 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Where: 177 Meakin Rd, Slacks Creek Phone: 07 3808 1684 |
| Lighthouse Care | Lighthouse Care provide families with free $25 trolleys to help alleviate the stress of providing food for their families. | To apply for food relief call Lighthouse Care on (07) 3896 6039. If you are not eligible for food relief, you can purchase a $25 trolley online or by visiting or at the discount grocery stores at Loganholme and Hillcrest. This service is closed on Public Holidays. |
| Serving Our People | The People’s Market provides individuals with immediate and unconditional, no questions asked access to essential products they need, but cannot afford, like non-perishable groceries, sanitary care products and various household items. | When: every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 21 December 2023 Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm Where: 71-81 Clarks Rd, Loganholme Phone: 07 3808 1684 |
| Able Australia | Food pantry available, walk ins welcome. | When: Monday to Friday until 22 December 2023 Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Caddies Community Centre, 19-33 South Street, Jimboomba QLD 4280 Phone: (07) 5600 0750 |
| Able Australia | Emergency relief available. | Bookings required. Phone: (07) 5600 0750 Email: [email protected] |
| Loaves and Fishes Street Meet Care Service | Hampers to the value of $300 (inclusive of meat) for $50. | When: Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays) Time: 8:00am to 3:00pm Where: Unit 1, 26 Monte Street, Slacks Creek, 4127 Bookings not required. For more information please call (07) 3808 5713. |
| ADRA | Please contact the friendly centre staff for more information. | Phone: (07) 3290 3011 Email: [email protected] |
Community Centre Holiday Closure Dates
Community Centres in the City of Logan provide a range of free and low-cost services (e.g. emergency relief) and activities for individuals and families. The below list provides the dates the community centres will be closed.
| Community Centre | Closed from | Reopens |
|---|---|---|
| Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre | 12:00pm, 22 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
| Bethania Community Centre | 23 December 2023 | 2 January 2024 |
| Booran Park Neighbourhood Centre | 23 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
| Caddies Community Centre | 22 December 2023 | 2 January 2024 |
| Chambers Flat Community Centre | 23 December 2023 | 2 January 2024 |
| Crestmead Community Centre | 22 December 2023 | 2 January 2024 |
| Eagleby Community Centre | 13 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
| Flagstone Community Centre | 3:00pm, 15 December 2023 | 6 January 2024 |
| Gould Adams Community Centre | 22 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
| Greenbank Community Centre | 19 December 2023 | 6 January 2024 |
| Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre | 12:00pm, 22 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
| Loganlea Community Centre | 15 December 2023 | 15 January 2023 |
| Logan Central Community Centre | 22 December 2023 | 22 January 2024 |
| Logan Village Community Centre | 23 December 2023 | 15 January 2024 |
| MultiLink Community Services | 4:30pm 22 December 2023 | 2 January 2024 |
| Springwood Community Centre | 22 December 2023 | 11 January 2024 |
| Tudor Park Community Centre | 12:00pm, 22 December 2023 | 8 January 2024 |
