Yeronga Community Centre
The Yeronga Community Centre has been providing a helping hand to the local community since we opened our doors in September 2012.
Grown from the efforts of the Yeronga Flood Recovery Centre – a local community initiative that responded locally to the Brisbane Floods of 2011.
Now we continue that tradition by providing a friendly space for people to meet, use our facilities, create connections, learn new things and access support. Community Plus+ is committed to community development, which means our staff work with community members to provide activities and services that the local community values.
We offer a range of programs to create empowered and inclusive communities including:
- Information and support, referral and advocacy
- Art and craft activities
- Seniors program
- Computer and printing assistance
- Community breakfasts
- Social events
The brand-new Yeronga Community Centre will is now open for community members to connect, share, learn and support one another.
How did this new community centre come about?
The Yeronga Community Centre has been working with the local community since September 2012. Grown from the efforts of the Yeronga Flood Recovery Centre – a community initiative that responded locally to the Brisbane Floods of 2011. Since that time, the Yeronga Community Centre has operated from seven locations in Yeronga, with the Community Plus+ Management Committee investing a significate amount of time advocating for a permanent location. A 2017 state government election commitment found a permanent location in the Yeronga Community Centre in the Yeronga Priority Development Area, now called Parkside Yeronga. Community Plus+ thanks Mark Bailey MP, Graham Perrett MP and Cr Nicole Johnston for their commitment to this new centre. Community Plus+ will continue to run all current activities and services in the new Yeronga Community Centre. Because we’ve been a key contributor to the design, there’s even a commercial kitchen for all the amazing meals Yeronga volunteers make from donated ingredients.
Who’s been working with Community Plus+ to make this happen?
Key collaborators of the purpose-built Yeronga Community Centre are:
Our co-locaters
Community Plus+ is excited that both the Annerley–Stephens History Group and the All-Gauge Model Railway Club will be joining us at the Yeronga Community Centre. Our shared love of community and learning will make the the centre a great foundation for a thriving Parkside Yeronga precinct.
Annerley-Stephens History Group has been promoting an interest in the history of the Annerley Community for over a decade. The group researches and raises awareness of local history through their events and publications. The group is passionate about local history and engages the community through local history walks, community talks and local history conferences.
The All Gauge Model Railway Club provides a safe, inclusive environment for everyone who has an interest in this ‘old-school’ craft. People who are interested in model landscaping, railway modelling, mechanical or electrical engineering or who just enjoy the sights and sounds of model trains also appreciate the social benefits of this club.
Where is the new centre?
Parkside Yeronga is next to Yeronga State High School located at 62 Park Rd, Yeronga 4104.
Volunteers are an important part of the fabric of Yeronga Community Centre and they perform a wide variety of functions that support the work of the Centre in a range of ways.
These include volunteering for the Management Committee, Reference Group, assisting with fundraising, supporting our Bread Basket Program, supporting our groups and activities program and helping out generally around the Centre.
If you have some time, and some skills that you would like to share with us, please contact us by calling 3848 2285 or emailing us.
There are many excellent community resources in Yeronga. Here are some that may be of interest.
Fairfield Library
Monday and Sunday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Closed on public holidays
Where: Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre, 180 Fairfield Road, Fairfield
Phone: 3403 8615
Website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/opening-hours-locations/fairfield-library
Neighbourhood Watch Yeronga
Neighbourhood Watch aspires to maintain a safe and pleasant place in which to live, work and relax. Register with the Yeronga branch and help ensure that we continue to live in a friendly, low crime area.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NHWYeronga
Our Yeronga
The purpose of this website is to provide information on a range of community groups and organisations active in the Yeronga/Fairfield/Yerongpilly area. It is a central, coordinated site to increase the awareness and involvement of local residents in the varied activities happening in the local area. The listed organisations are diverse and growing in number, so keep checking the site for future additions.
Website: ouryeronga.com.au
Pantry Assist at Church of Christ (Annerley)
Pantry Assist provides food parcels to struggling families and individuals. Items available include cereal, lunchbox fillers, longlife milk, tin soups and fresh vegetables, fruit and bread. Food products and availability vary from week to week. A small fee is charged per item to cover costs. The Pantry is open on Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm.
Where: 459 Annerley Road, Annerley
Phone: 0431 895 842 (Lyn)
Yeronga Community Gardens Group
The Yeronga Community Gardens Group is a thriving place for people of all ages to come together to grow and share food and knowledge, work towards a sustainable future, and in doing so add to the fabric and resilience of the local community.
Where: Yeronga State High School (cnr Taunton and Oakwood Streets).
When: Yeronga State High School on Sundays, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Phone: 3848 2285
Email:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/yerongacommunitygardens/
Read: The Yeronga Community Garden Code of Conduct
Yeronga Fairfield Bushcare Group
This group is passionate about establishing, maintaining and rehabilitating natural vegetation along the Brisbane River, which is an important natural corridor within the Brisbane area, and a natural asset central to the amenity of the local area. The work of this group has many benefits including wildlife habitat, erosion control of river banks, and improved amenity for all. Brisbane City Council actively supports this program, and provides access to experts on weed management, native wildlife and vegetation.
Where: cnr of The Esplanade and Anita Street, Yeronga
When: Working bees are on the 4th Saturday of each month from 7:30-9:00am.
Phone: 0403 740 729
Email:
Yeronga Op Shop
Where: 451 Fairfield Road, Yeronga
When: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Phone: 3392 7545
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yerongaopshop
Yeronga Residents
A Yeronga community group to voice opinions, share local information and assist each other. Members need to live in or near Yeronga. Residents are not interested in social marketing but do want to know about new projects or services in the area.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/856094417808379/
Yeronga Trash & Treasure
Buy and sell second-hand goods.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1704051419869410/
Elected Representatives for Yeronga
Federal: The Hon Graham Perrett MP (Moreton electorate)
State: The Hon Mark Bailey MP (Yeerongpilly electorate)
Local: Cr Nicole Johnston MP (Tennyson ward)
Contact Yeronga Community Centre
- 62 Park Rd, Yeronga 4104 (entrance via Villa St)
- Phone (07) 3848 2285
Yeronga Community Centre Opening Hours
Open House and phone enquiries: Monday – Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm
Transport
Easiest way to get to the centre on the public transport is by train and Yeronga station is now open to customers with construction complete. The upgraded station includes a new pedestrian overpass and three lifts.
For more info: Translink