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WINNER! Community of the Year Award - 2011

Kathy, Trudy and Rosemary represented the East Creek Community Centre at the Presentation Evening for the Queensland Regional and Community Awards on 12th November at Surfers Paradise.

Around 200 guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal with complimentary drinks in the beautifully decorated function room of the Grand Chancellor Hotel.

As all the finalists received a certificate of Achievement from their sponsor a pictorial presentation highlighted the achievements of each organisation. Then the big moment arrived when the sealed envelope was opened revealing the Winner of the Category.

*Drum Roll* - East Creek Community Centre!
To the music of "Rocky", Rosemary received the Award for Community of the Year and gave a short speech thanking all the sponsors & Centre staff.

East Creek Older Person's Action Program

The East Creek community welcomes Michelle Hoffman to the centre.
Michelle is the Project Coordinator of East Creek's new Older Person's Action Program (OPAP).
The program aims to assist seniors at risk of social isolation by increasing their social participation and sense of safety and security in their communities in addition to reducing their fear of crime.
Full details of the program are on the East Creek (OPAP) page.
Further information is available on the Queensland Government, Department of Communities website here .

AGM - Elected Committee Members

At the 2011 AGM the below members were elected to the following positions -

Pat McNamee      President
Monica Shore      Vice President
Tim Bush             Treasurer
Kathy Marsh        Secretary

Trained Tutors commence second "Skills for Life" program

East Creek Community Centre has trained volunteer Adult Literacy tutors ready for the second program of "Skills for Life".

The new program has started with 22 places available for free tuition and support. There are no exams and no stress. Just lots of fun.

If you know anyone who could benefit from literacy and/or numeracy help, have them contact the Centre on (07) 4639 2755 between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday to make an appointment.

The Skills for Life Program has proven to be a success, helping participants to improve their literacy and numeracy so they can undergo a course or find work.

For more information about the Skills for Life program, download a brochure, phone or e-mail us at the centre.

Further information detailing the Community Literacy Program is available on the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation website at the following link - Community Literacy Program

This project is funded under the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation's Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

Tutor Required - Skills for Life Program
Volunteer initially, may lead to a paid position

Are you passionate about literacy?
Are you an ex-teacher or do you hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
Are you looking for a volunteer role that may ultimately lead to 15 hours paid work a week?

If you answered 'yes' to all three questions, or would like to know more, contact East Creek Community Centre on 4639 2755 or email

East Creek Community Centre

East Creek Community Centre is a catalyst for community development.

Our dedicated paid and volunteer staff provide services, support, advice, advocacy and professional development.

We work with community groups and individuals throughout Toowoomba.

East Creek's programs are for everyone - children, adolescents, young adults, seniors, people with disabilities, multicultural groups and those who are socially isolated.

We encourage all members of the community to participate.

Become a volunteer, learn a new skill, attend an information session, plant a garden, develop your writing skills or learn to use a computer.

For over twenty years, the Centre has delivered innovative programs that meet the community's changing needs.

Come and join us.

There's lots to do!

Help us to help others

East Creek Community Centre is there when most needed.

Our Centre provides programs and services aimed at building inclusion and resilience in the community.

Our work increases important life skills, helps those in crisis and reduces social isolation.

Your donation will ensure that we can be there, for the community, every time.