Pine Rivers Community Network - End of Year Celebration
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us as we celebrate the year’s achievements and connections across the Pine Rivers community.
Please bring a small plate to share.
When: Wednesday 17th December 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
RSVP: Call 3889 0063 or email cd@encircle.org.au

HOAP Christmas BBQ
2025-12-18 07:30 - 10:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us for a HOAP Team Christmas BBQ Brekky.

Free BBQ Brekky
SUSO Bus (Laundry)
Free Tea / Coffee
Social connections and chat

When: Thursday 18th December
Time: 7:30am – 10:30am
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Bookings are not required for this event. Simply turn up on the day to enjoy the fun!

Krafty Kids Kristmas (Redcliffe)
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us for our FREE Christmas school holiday activity.
Bring the kids along for a session of creativity and fun at the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre as we make our own Christmas decorations!
When: Thursday 18th December
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Cost: Free
Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. To register, email cd@encircle.org.au or call 07 3284 3081.
Please note: Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian aged 16 or over.

Free Laundry Facilities (Lawnton)
2026-01-15 09:30 - 14:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
FREE facilities for laundry needs.
When: Available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) – 9:30 am – 2:00pm
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton) 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton
Bookings essential. Please call our friendly reception on 07 3889 0063.

Back to School Healthy Lunchbox Workshop (Lawnton)
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us for a hands‑on Healthy Lunchbox workshop in a fun, interactive setting.
The workshop will include:

Introduction to balanced lunchboxes
Simple, low-cost assembly ideas.
Hands-on stations: DIY wraps and sandwiches, fruit skewers and rice paper rolls

When: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Places are limited so bookings are essential. Click here to book your spot, call the centre on 3889 0063, or email cd@encircle.org.au

60 Second Showdown (Kallangur)
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Join us for a high-energy morning of Minute to Win It challenges.
Fast, fun, and full of laughs.
Suitable for kids and families! No experience needed, just bring your energy.
When: Friday 23rd January 2026
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Where: Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
Cost: Free
RSVP: To book call the centre on 07 3465 3200 or email cd@encircle.org.au

Games Group (Lawnton)
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us for a relaxed and social morning of board games, card games, puzzles and plenty of laughs.
A great way to connect, unwind and make new friends. Everyone is welcome.
When: Friday (Monthly – 4th Friday of the month)
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
For more information and to register your attendance call the centre on 07 3889 0063.

Growing Resilience - Free Mental Health Program (Redcliffe)
2026-02-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Growing Resilience is a free 6-week block program from GROW Australia, designed to support mental health and resilience.

Weekly 1-hour online sessions in small groups
Facilitated by Grow Australia
Workbook included to guide discussions
Topics: Coping with stress, managing emotions, rebuilding after loss, and improving relationships
Open to all—no diagnosis or referral needed

Ideal for anyone facing mental health challenges due to life stressors like disasters, COVID-19, or financial hardship.
When: 6-week program on a Monday from 2nd February until 9th March 2026
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
RSVP: Bookings essential. To RSVP click here by 27th January 2026

OzHarvest's NEST Program
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Learn to cook easy and healthy meals!
OzHarvest‘s NEST program teaches you new skills for better health in just six weeks.

Save money on your food budget
Store food safely
Understand food labels
Plan meals and reduce waste
Cook easy and healthy recipes

When: Wednesday, weekly from 4 February to 11 March 2026
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Click here to register.

Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (Caboolture) - Walk-In
2026-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | PRCLS Caboolture, Unit 9C, The Lakes Centre, 22 King Street, Caboolture, QLD, 4510, Australia
Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (PRCLS) helps more than 200 people every month access free legal advice, information, referrals, and document services.
Walk-in without an appointment for a consultation of up to 20 minutes
Where: Unit 9C, The Lakes Centre, 22 King Street, Caboolture
When: Wednesday, weekly from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Please note, this walk-in service does not operate during the Queensland December-January school holidays and public holidays)
Contact:

A: 4A/481 Gympie Road, Strathpine
P: 07 3881 3500
E: prcls@encircle.org.au
Consultations will be 15-20 minutes only. Remember to bring all your documents.
Free parking and disabled access

Financial Counselling (Lawnton)
2026-02-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Free Financial Counselling appointments are available at Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (Lawnton)
When: Friday (fortnightly) by appointment
Cost: FREE
Please contact reception on 3889 0063 or email encircle@encircle.org.au for more information.
Click here to see more information on community finance options and money management resources.
Free parking and disabled access
Close to public transport

Pine Rivers Community Playgroup
2026-02-06 09:30 - 11:30 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Come and enjoy a range of fun activities while making new friends and developing social skills at the inclusive Pine Rivers Community Playgroup.

BYO snacks
Water is available for all

Where: Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
When: Friday weekly
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Cost: $30 for 10 visits. No bookings needed, just turn up.
For more information, call the Centre on 3465 3200

Growing Resilience - Free Mental Health Program (Lawnton)
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Growing Resilience is a free 6-week block program from GROW Australia, designed to support mental health and resilience.

Weekly 1-hour sessions in small groups
Facilitated by Grow Australia
Workbook included to guide discussions
Topics: Coping with stress, managing emotions, rebuilding after loss, and improving relationships
Open to all—no diagnosis or referral needed

Ideal for anyone facing mental health challenges due to life stressors like disasters, COVID-19, or financial hardship.
When: 6-week program on a Friday from 6th February until 13th March 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
RSVP: Bookings essential. To RSVP email cd@encircle.org.au or call the centre on 3889 0063 by 30th January 2026

Financial Counselling (Lawnton)
2026-02-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Free Financial Counselling appointments are available at Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (Lawnton)
When: Thursday (fortnightly) by appointment
Cost: FREE
Please contact reception on 3889 0063 or email encircle@encircle.org.au for more information.
Click here to see more information on community finance options and money management resources.
Free parking and disabled access
Close to public transport

Financial Counselling (Kallangur)
2026-02-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Free Financial Counselling appointments are available on Mondays by appointment.
Where: Encircle Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
When: Fridays, fortnightly by appointment
Cost: FREE
Please contact reception on 07 3465 3200 or email kallangur@encircle.org.au for more information.
Click here to see more information on community finance options and money management resources.

Bringing Up Great Kids (Lawnton)
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
The Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program is an integrated suite of activities and tools that are unique and offer all parents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationships with their children.
It has been evaluated and found to be an effective program in supporting the development of mindful and positive relationships between parents/carers and children.
BUGK is constantly evolving and has now developed into new variations that meet the needs of parents from different backgrounds and with different experiences.
BUGK focuses on:

Building positive and nurturing relationships between parents and their children
Supporting parents to review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children
Promoting more respectful interactions and encouraging the development of children’s positive self-identity

When: 6-week program (Tuesdays 17th February – 24th March 2026)
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Bookings essential. For more information, please contact 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au

Financial Counselling (Redcliffe)
2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Free Financial Counselling appointments are available at Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre.
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
When: Thursday (fortnightly) by appointment
Cost: FREE
Please contact reception on 3284 3081 or email encircle@encircle.org.au for more information.
Click here to see more information on community finance options and money management resources.
Free parking and disabled access

Wheel of Well-Being Workshop (Lawnton)
2026-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Over the past fifteen years, there has been a growing field of research that combines aspects of psychology, health and economics to explore what makes us happy – and what kind of things we can do to improve our well-being.
The wheel of well-being (WoW) program* has been developed to shape new ways to improve well-being and positive mental health.
More and more research is showing us how certain things we do can improve our moods, reduce the risk of depression, strengthen relationships, and keep us healthy.
Encircle is running a FREE three-week group program using the WoW strategy to boost health and happiness and give you useful tools for stress reduction and mindfulness.
Watch the video to learn more about the WoW strategy or read about the program launch.
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Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
When: This is a three-week program on Monday 2 March, Monday 9 March, and Monday 16 March 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm (Morning Tea will be provided)
Cost: FREE
Book: Call 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au
Free Parking and disabled access
Close to public transport (bus and train)
*Wheel of Well-being is owned by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share-Alike 4.0 International License. Information on this license is available at www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0. Adaptations need to follow brand guidelines available at www.wheelofwellbeing.org and be signed off by SLaM. For permissions beyond the scope of this license contact hello@wheelofwellbeing.org.

International Women's Day (Lawnton)
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Join us for a special International Women’s Day celebration of choice, creativity, and connection with Tanya from Inner Atman Expressions.
This uplifting gathering invites women to reconnect with their body and spirit through a mindful movement dance experience, followed by a hands-on clay and affirmation activity designed to gently rebuild and honour your inner self.
Bring your girls, your friends, your sisters—and come reconnect with the woman inside.
You don’t need to be creative, a dancer, or a perfectionist to belong here. This is your invitation to leave expectations at home and simply show up as you are.
This is a space to pause, reflect, and shape what empowerment looks like for you. At a welcoming, unhurried pace, women are encouraged to express, move, create, and connect in a supportive, relaxed, and joy-filled environment.
Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and connected.
When: Thursday 12th March
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre, 865 Gympie Rd, Lawnton
Cost: Free event. Light lunch provided.
RSVP: Bookings essential. To reserve your spot, click here or email cd@encircle.org.au

RSPCA Community Day (Lawnton)
2026-03-17 09:00 - 14:30 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Book your pet a health check at the RSPCA Community Day on 17th of March at Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre.
NO VET ON THIS DAY!!
To be eligible for this event, you must hold an approved concession card – all pet health and wellbeing support is provided free of charge. Your CRN will need to be provided.
The RSPCA team will be on hand to chat with you about your pet and can support you with:

Book in for future Desexing (not on this day)
Microchipping
Pet care essentials for dogs and cats (food, collars, leads etc.)

PLEASE NOTE:
Community Day bookings are for new clients registering for our program. Our services provide initial support to people and pets and we are not able to provide ongoing or emergency veterinary support. If you are a previous or current client and require additional support, please email our team at community-outreach@rspcaqld.org.au.
A ticket must be booked for each individual animal to allow adequate time for health checks, tickets are limited to 2 per person. If you have additional animals please email community-outreach@rspcaqld.org.au or talk with one of our friendly staff on the day to enquire about future community days.
This is a pet-friendly day. Please ensure your pet/s are safe by securing them on a lead or in a carrier. If you do not have access to a carrier or lead, please see staff on arrival for assistance.
We ask all individuals attending our community day to make proactive and informed choices towards both yours and your pet’s welfare. Please keep in mind extreme temperatures are common at this time of the year. Due to ongoing weather concerns, please be advised of the following:

Consider booking an earlier time slot if your pet’s breed is more susceptible to heat distress.
If you are walking to the Community Day, conduct a three second heat test by placing the back of your hand on the pavement. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog.
Please do not leave your pet/s in the car. If you require assistance, please call your Community Liaison Officer to alert them of your arrival.
Community Days are held from 9:00am until 2:30pm. The weather during these times may fluctuate, so please stay mindful of any changes that may occur.
⁠Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before your appointment time to minimise the duration you and your pets are in the heat.

To reserve your spot, click here.

Harmony Day (Lawnton)
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Celebrate Harmony Day with us at Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre 🌏🧡
Join us for a welcoming morning of culture, connection and community. Taste delicious food from around the world and enjoy hands-on cultural experiences for all ages.
On the day you can:
🌺 Make your own lei
🎶 Learn to play the ukulele
✨ Discover and create poi — a traditional Māori dance practice
🌍 Sample international dishes
Harmony Day is about celebrating diversity, inclusiveness and belonging — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Bring your family, friends and neighbours and share in a morning that highlights the rich cultures that make our community so special.
When: Friday 20th March
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
RSVP: Bookings essential. Click here to register your attendance or call 07 3889 0063.

Harmony Day (Redcliffe)
2026-03-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Join us as we bring the community together to celebrate Harmony Day at the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre.
Led by a respected Kabi Kabi Elder, this celebration of culture, healing, and community will feature a smoking ceremony and water blessing.
A smoking ceremony cleanses and creates a space of respect and connection while the water blessing invites peace, harmony and strength into our community.
When: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
RSVP: Bookings required for planning purposes. Click here to register or call the centre on 07 3284 3081.

Men's First Nations Cultural Healing Group (Redcliffe)
2026-03-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
A culturally safe space for male-identifying participants to engage in:

Connection and yarning
Cultural healing practices
Access to community resources
Art and craft activities
Exploration of identity and healing from loss

Come along, connect with community, and explore healing through culture and creativity.
When: Tuesday (fortnightly)
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Bookings not required. Simply turn up to join in.

Seasons for Growth (Redcliffe)
2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Were you affected by Natural Disaster?
Join our 4-week group program, facilitated by Disaster Recovery Team – MNMH, for those affected by loss and grief.
When: Wednesdays (weekly) from 25th March – 15th April
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
RSVP: Bookings essential. To reserve your place, call Delma on 07 3284 3081.

Neighbour Day Community BBQ (Kallangur)
2026-03-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Encircle Kallangur, 51 Marsden Road, Kallangur, Queensland, 4503, Australia
Celebrate Neighbour Day with a relaxed and welcoming Community BBQ at Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre.
Come together, meet your neighbours, share a meal, and enjoy friendly conversation in a warm community setting. Whether you come with family, a friend, or on your own – everyone is welcome.
🌭 Free BBQ lunch
🥗 Vegetarian options available
🤝 Connection, conversation, and community vibes
When: Friday 27th March
Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Where: Kallangur Neighbourhood Centre (51 Marsden Road, Kallangur)
RSVP: Bookings essential for catering purposes. To register click here or email cd@encircle.org.au

Seniors Tarago Tours
2026-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
Come for a social outing and mini-bus tour. The outings are coordinated by volunteer bus driver, Bob.
It is a door to door pick up and drop off service.
When: Mondays (fortnightly) between 9am and 3pm.
Where: Bus trip outings from your location (destination calendar will be available soon)
Cost: $5
Please call the Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre on 07 3284 3081 for more information, and to book.

Circle of Security Parenting Program (Redcliffe)
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
At times, parents struggle working out what their child needs. Circle of Security is an evidence-based parenting program that helps parents make sense of what their child is really asking from them.
This FREE 7-week program supports parents to build healthy and secure relationships with their children.

Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional need
Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Dates: 7-week program – Wednesdays 6 May until 17 June 2026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Sorry, childminding is not available.
Bookings essential. For more information, please contact 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au

Bringing Up Great Kids (Redcliffe)
2026-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Redcliffe, 1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe, Queensland, 4020, Australia
The Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program is an integrated suite of activities and tools that are unique and offer all parents and carers a fresh way to understand and enact relationships with their children.
It has been evaluated and found to be an effective program in supporting the development of mindful and positive relationships between parents/carers and children.
BUGK is constantly evolving and has now developed into new variations that meet the needs of parents from different backgrounds and with different experiences.
BUGK focuses on:

Building positive and nurturing relationships between parents and their children
Supporting parents to review and enhance their patterns of communication with their children
Promoting more respectful interactions and encouraging the development of children’s positive self-identity

When: 6-week program (Wednesdays 29 July – 2 September 2026)
Where: Encircle Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre (1 Lamington Drive, Redcliffe)
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Booking essential. For more information, please contact 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au

Flourish Workshops (Lawnton)
2026-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
Learn how to flourish and experience enhanced Mental Health and Wellbeing with the PERMA Model.

Flourishing is a holistic state of wellbeing that involves:

Positive Emotions
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning and Purpose
Accomplishments

This FREE three-week group program aims to engage attendees in conversation and activities which enhance our Mental Health and Wellbeing.
When: Monday 18 August, Monday 24 August, and Monday 31 August 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
How to register: To book please email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au or contact the centre on 07 3889 0063.

Circle of Security Parenting Program (Lawnton)
2026-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Encircle Pine Rivers (Lawnton), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton, Queensland, 4501, Australia
At times, parents struggle working out what their child needs. Circle of Security is an evidence-based parenting program that helps parents make sense of what their child is really asking from them.
This FREE 7-week program supports parents to build healthy and secure relationships with their children.

Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read the emotional need
Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
Enhance the development of your child’s self esteem
Honor your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure

Where: Encircle Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre (865 Gympie Road, Lawnton)
Dates: 7-week program – Mondays 12 October until 23 November 2026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Sorry, childminding is not available.
Bookings essential. For more information, please contact 3889 0063 or email counsellingreferrals@encircle.org.au
