YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre

20/08/2026

Here at the Y, we are pleased to announce an exciting staffing update at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre!

We are pleased to confirm that Jennifer Cutting has been appointed to the brand new role of Youth Program Officer at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre – commencing this week.

Jennifer is a long-term resident of Greater Springfield, a local business-owner, and current employee of YMCA Queensland (having now transferred across from our sister-venue, YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre).

Beyond her time with the YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre (Program Officer), Jennfier has extensive experience working alongside young people from diverse backgrounds, having worked in roles at the Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre, Education Queensland, and of course, YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre.

Jennifer’s community development framework, paired with her experience with program design/development, community and stakeholder engagement, group facilitation, marketing, digital engagement, grant-writing, creative industries, and entrepreneurship, will be invaluable to the role.

Key responsibilities of Jennifer’s role include:

✨ Facilitation of the Youth Advisory Greater Springfield (YAGS)
✨ Delivery of youth drop-in programming
✨ Design and implementation of free to low-cost quarterly school holiday programs
✨ Community and stakeholder engagement
✨ Digital engagement.

Jennifer will be working Part-Time - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Could you please join us in welcoming Jennifer to this brand new role!

11/08/2026

Here at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre, we currently have some rare (weekly) openings within the Sports Hall.

⏰ Tuesday's: 8pm - 10pm 🏀🏐🏸
Sports Court One
Weekly

⏰ Sunday's: 7pm - 10pm 🏀🏐🏸
Sports Court Two
Weekly or Fortnightly

⏰ Sunday's: 2pm - 4pm 🏀🏐🏸
Sports Court Two
Weekly, from 27th September 2026

For more information or to request/secure a booking, please submit an online booking enquiry form via our webpage.

Alternatively, you can contact the centre via [email protected] or 3519 7500.

10/08/2026

In exciting news, our brand new weekly partnership with Fossung Multicultural and Education Services - FMAES is now up and running at the Y!

Join us every Friday for 'Youth Connection Circles', in addition to 'Bright Futures Tutoring and Homework Help'.

📍 YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre
📆 Every Friday (during school term)
🕐 4pm – 6pm (during school term)
👥 Ages 12 - 25 years of age
🪙 Cost: Free
🥪 Free food and refreshments
📱 More information via https://www.fmaes.com.au/

Fossung Multicultural and Education Services (FMAES) is a dedicated organisation committed to supporting multicultural communities, particularly refugees and migrants, through math education and wellness programs. Rooted in the values of inclusivity and empowerment, FMAES work tirelessly to bridge gaps in access to education and wellness services.

05/08/2026

Your Career in Disability Support Starts Here! 📝

We're thrilled to announce that Carers Queensland Skilling Queenslanders for Work has commenced at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre!

Skilling Queenslanders for Work provides skills development, training and job opportunities to unemployed or underemployed Queenslanders through a suite of targeted skills and training programs, at no cost to participants.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, this is your opportunity. The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is delivered in just 20 weeks, with classes four days a week (9:00 am – 3:00 pm), giving you a fast-tracked pathway into the growing disability support industry.

More than just a qualification, Skilling Queenslanders for Work is designed to set you up for long-term success. From day one, participants receive dedicated wrap-around support, including personalised mentoring, career guidance, and practical assistance to help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

Dedicated learner support includes access to fuel and transport assistance, including Go Cards, as well as driving lessons and driver licence support. We can also assist with obtaining Blue Cards, Yellow Cards, and police checks. Services also include support for First Aid and CPR certification, access to food and groceries, mental health support, and assistance in connecting with social services. The team also provide clothing suitable for interviews, personal protective equipment (PPE), and a range of employment resources to help individuals prepare for and secure work.

You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience through vocational placements with disability support providers, building the skills, confidence, and industry connections employers are looking for.

Don't just earn a qualification, launch a meaningful career, gain real-world experience, and take the next step towards a brighter future.

Anyone interested in finding out more or checking their eligibility can simply scan the QR code on the flyer or contact the Carers Queensland Community Training Team directly on [email protected] or 1300 747 636.

Enrolments close this Friday, 7 August 2026.

03/08/2026

🚨🏐 REGISTRATIONS CLOSE TODAY! 🏐🚨

This is your last opportunity to be part of the Spring Showdown with Spike Volleyball Association at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre on September 5 and 6.
Once registrations close tonight, that's it! ⏳🔥

Current availability:
✅ Mixed Division 1 – FULL(waitlist available)
⚠️ Men's Division 1 – 1 team spot remaining
⚠️ Mixed Division 2 – 2 team spots remaining
⚠️ Men's Division 2 – 2 team spots remaining

🙌 Don't have a team? No worries! Solo players are welcome to register too.

Spots are disappearing fast, so don't wait until the last minute. Lock in your spot, grab your teammates (or sign up solo!), and get ready for an awesome weekend of volleyball! 🏐💥

📩 Message Spike Volleyball to join the Mixed Division 1 waitlist, register as a solo player, or ask any last-minute questions before registrations close.

29/07/2026

We are excited to announce our partnership with Edgar and the team from Y2Tribe is expanding to a weekly program offering - commencing this August 2026 📆💫

Whether you're looking for support to find your first job through Hire Zone, or just want to hang out at Youth Drop-In, there's a place for you.

📍 YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre
📆 Monday's (weekly during school term)
🕐 1:20pm – 4:30pm (during school term)
👥 Ages 13–18
🪙 Free

The Y2Tribe is back every Monday at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre with a welcoming space for young people to connect, build friendships and grow.
Whether you're looking for support to find your first job through our Hire Zone, or just want to hang out at our Youth Drop-In, there's a place for you.

📍 YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre
🕐 Every Monday | 1:20pm – 4:30pm (during school term)
👥 Ages 13–18
✨ Everyone is welcome.

Bring a friend, meet the team, and come see why Y2Tribe is Where Connection Happens.

YMCA YouthSupport

24/07/2026

It takes many wonderful people to build the community within the centre at the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre ✨

Today, we would like to do a public shout-out and say thank you to the incredible Megan from the Packed With Care Foundation . This month, Megan dropped by the Y to drop off a large donation of free lunch packs (and other lunch items) for local young people, all of which will be distributed over the coming weeks 🥨🍿

Packed With Care Foundation is a local non-profit organisation focused on the social and emotional wellbeing of women, children, and local communities. They provide a range of supports including wellbeing initiatives, crisis support packs, school lunch packs, education support, community partnerships, and more.

Megan has been a long-term partner of YMCA Queensland and our two Springfield centres, having also delivered a number of community initiatives at our sister-venue YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre in recent years.

Watch this space for more collaboration with Packed With Care Foundation over the coming months. In the meantime, if you would like to support the incredible work of the Packed With Care Foundation , you can reach out via [email protected]

22/07/2026

Today, we would like to do a public shoutout to our incredible YMCA Queensland colleagues from the YMCA Schools' Breakfast Program, and specifically, our delivery driver Cliff.

Each fortnight, Cliff deliver's a fortnight's worth of supplies for our daily breakfast program hosted at the Y (in partnership with Springfield Central State High School). This includes bread, crumpets, fresh milk, milo, cereal, margarine, spreads, fruit etc. The end result, up to 150 local young people accessing a free breakfast each day, or 750 young people accessing a free breakfast each week, or 30,000 healthy free breakfasts served each year.

Outside of Springfield Central, on any given day the YMCA Schools' Breakfast Program provides over 44,000+ young people with a healthy breakfast across more than 430 schools/sites in South East Queensland. It's quite the operation when you break it down!

For the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre, the daily free breakfast program is about so much more than a free breakfast. It's a positive start to the day. It's part of the daily routine. Irrespective of what's happening in a young person's life, each morning young people can arrive at the Y, receive a friendly greeting, a check-in, a free healthy breakfast, and some music in the background.

On behalf of the Y and Springfield Central State High School, we would like to say a huge thank you to the YMCA Schools' Breakfast Program for all of your hard work and efforts! It's a pleasure to have you on board as a valued part of our team.

19/07/2026

Term 3 Calendar for 2026 is now live! ✨

The YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre represents a vibrant community hub, offering a safe, inclusive space for young people and families to connect, learn and thrive.

Each week, the Y hosts a wide (and growing) variety of programs and services available for local young people and families.

Check out the term calendar for a full program listing, session times and contact info!

16/07/2026

It takes many people to run the YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre, many of whom work tirelessly behind the scenes, day and night, to maintain a quality facility for our community.

Today, we would like to do a public shoutout to Chantelle and Rachel from Springfield-based business, Dust and Shine Domestic Cleaning Services, who form part of our valued cleaning team at the Y.

Multiple nights each week, Chantelle and Rachel are going through the Community Centre, room to room, completing various tasks including dusting, wiping down surfaces, vacuuming all rooms, mopping floors, cleaning glass surfaces, cleaning toilets and bathrooms, topping up supplies, taking out rubbish, and ensuring the centre is ready to host the community on the following day.

On behalf of the Y and all community users, we would like to say a huge thank you for all of your hard work and efforts! It's a pleasure to have you on board as a valued part of our team.

For more information visit https://dustandshinedomesticcleaningse1.godaddysites.com/ or contact the team via [email protected]