NEXT STEPS FOR ISLAND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Construction of a new Youth and Community Centre on Macleay Island is expected to start this year.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said a recent report tabled at a General Meeting provided details on recent community feedback, the awarding of $1 million in external funding for the centre’s construction and next steps.
“The new centre aims to increase recreational, education, health and social opportunities for residents living on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands,” the Mayor said.
“The draft concept design proposes both a youth focus as well as a meeting and activity space for all.
“There is a real need for a facility such as this.
“There is also a need for multipurpose spaces with meeting and counselling rooms available for mainland service outreach to support residents.”
The centre is funded by the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program in association with Redland City Council.
Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said: “Facilities like these provide a great place for locals to meet and run events which strengthens community bonds.”
“The Crisafulli Government is delighted to help support Redland City Council deliver this new centre for the residents of Macleay Island and surrounds,” she said.
In September, Redland City Council invited residents to provide input on the services, programs and activities that could be offered at the centre, to be built at 32–40 Central Road on vacant land behind the Macleay Island Community Hall.
Division 5 Councillor Shane Rendalls said survey responses and meetings with residents indicated support for an activated space with opportunities for education and training.
“Council officers have subsequently been liaising with training providers regarding building and kitchen design for provision of courses such as general education, hospitality and bakery,” Cr Rendalls said.
Construction of the centre is expected to start in late 2025.
COUNCIL FUNDING YOUTH WEEK ACTIVITIES 5 - 13 APRIL
Redland City Council has funding available to help local groups deliver free events and activities for the city’s young people during Queensland Youth Week 2025.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the annual Redlands Coast Activate Funding Program provided local not-for-profit organisations such as community and sporting groups with up to $2000 towards their initiative.
“Council makes this funding available each year to support community led activities, events, programs and workshops for our young people during Activate Redlands Coast Youth Week,” the Mayor said.
“Funding previously awarded through the Activate program has supported everything from park jams and movie nights to parkour, gaming days, tennis clinics and weaving workshops.
Activities funded through the program must take place during Redlands Coast Youth Week, which will be held from 5 to 13 April 2025, and be targeted at young people aged 12–24.
For more information on Activate funding, including how to apply, visit Council’s website.
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