Annerley Community Centre Connects Locals with Packed May Program

Annerley Community Centre is quietly transforming everyday lives in the heart of Brisbane’s southside, offering locals a welcoming space to connect, learn and get support, all at no cost. From morning teas to tech help, the centre is putting community needs first with a packed month of activities this May.

Support, Skills And Social Connection

The centre on Ipswich Road runs an “Open House” four mornings a week, offering tea, referrals, computers and conversation. Regular hands-on programs like jewellery making, Tai Chi and craft groups keep locals coming back. Community Plus+ says its goal is to strengthen community through simple, consistent activities that help people feel connected.

*Photo Credit: Councillor Steve Griffiths/Facebook*

Residents can access free legal advice through Reignite Legal and get help with phones, apps and laptops at fortnightly IT sessions. In April, a MyGov and MyID session showed locals how to set up digital IDs, a practical way the centre helps people manage everyday tasks.

Key Dates For May Events

The month’s calendar includes a range of regular and one-off events, each offering a chance to connect, unwind, or learn:

2, 16, 30 May (Fridays) – Jewellery Making Workshop (3–5 p.m.)
6, 20 May (Tuesdays) – Tai Chi and Legal Advice Clinic
7 May (Wednesday) – Centre closed for staff training
8 May (Thursday) – Pancake Day (from 10 a.m.) and IT Support
13 May (Tuesday) – Neighbourhood Centre Week Morning Tea (9:30 a.m.)
21 May (Wednesday) – Centre closes early at 11 a.m. for Volunteer Event
22 May (Thursday) – IT Support
26 May (Monday) – National Sorry Day Elders Excursion; Centre opens late
27 May – 3 June – National Reconciliation Week “Bridging Now to Next”
2 June (Monday) – My Place community presentation by Dr Michael Macklin (7 p.m. at Yeronga Community Centre)

Commemorating History And Culture

This month includes time for reflection, with the centre marking National Sorry Day on 26 May and opening late for an Elders Excursion. This leads into National Reconciliation Week, from 27 May to 3 June, with the theme “Bridging Now to Next.”

Locals interested in learning more about Aboriginal history in the area can also pick up a copy of A Forgotten History — the story of Auntie Sue Hansen-Richards’ childhood at the Moorooka Aboriginal Camp, available for sale at the centre.

Looking Ahead And Staying Involved

On 2 June, Dr Michael Macklin will present My Place, sharing the history of a Yeronga home and its ties to both Indigenous and settler communities. The centre encourages locals to get involved, through volunteering, joining a group or starting their own.

With doors open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon, the Annerley Community Centre remains a constant presence in an ever-changing neighbourhood, a place where community connection still matters.

Published 8-May-2025

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