UQ at Springfield

14/10/2026

We're taking a different approach to heart disease.

Heart health is shaped over a lifetime, and despite everything being done to combat heart disease, the statistics remain stubbornly high.

As a community-led project, your experiences and ideas can help shape a healthier Springfield.

Get involved in a way that works for you. Learn more about heart health, share what matters to you, participate in a study or join our community network.

12/10/2026

What food is special to you? 🥣🫶

Food nourishes more than our bodies. It is connection, culture, learning and enjoyment. It contributes to our physical health, mental wellbeing and relationships.

We are proud to be supporting National Nutrition Week 2026 and Nutrition Australia.

A time to celebrate the role food plays in bringing people together while advocating for a future where everyone can access nutritious, affordable and sustainable food.

Together, we can create a future where everyone is connected and nourished.

07/10/2026

Are you a young person wanting to get involved in shaping the future of Greater Springfield? Here's your chance 🙋

The Y Springfield Central Community Centre is inviting local young people aged 16-25 to submit a short self-filmed video as part of the launch of Youth Advisory Greater Springfield (YAGS), a new youth advisory group that will give young people a platform to contribute ideas and shape local initiatives.

Submitting a video is a great opportunity to develop professional skills and be part of the conversation about what matters most to young people in Greater Springfield 📽️

In your video, respond to any of the following questions:
- What is your favourite thing about our community?
- What do you think the biggest barriers are for young people in our community?
- What would you like to see more of in your community?
- Share one thing you would change or improve in Greater Springfield.

Selected videos will be featured across The Y Springfield Central Community Centre's digital channels to help raise awareness of YAGS and encourage more young people to get involved.

How to submit 👇️
- Email your video to: [email protected]
- Send it via DM to YMCA Springfield Central Community Centre
- Or visit The Y Springfield Central Community Centre to submit it in person.

If you're passionate about your community and have something to say, they'd love to hear from you.

07/10/2026

Yep, you read that right...

Our vision is to make Springfield an exemplary city for heart health by 2030.

This is part of our Springfield Healthy Hearts project with Heart Foundation and other key partners.

Thank you to Local Ipswich News for spotlighting this critical work to prevent and reduce cardiovascular disease 🫀

05/10/2026

We love what we do ❤️

30/09/2026

Do you agree??

28/09/2026

Greater Springfield is full of young people with ideas, perspectives and experiences worth hearing.

That's the idea behind Youth Advisory Greater Springfield (YAGS), a new youth-led initiative from The Y Springfield Central Community Centre that will create opportunities for local young people to be represented and connected in the community.

To help bring YAGS to life, The Y is looking for local young people aged 16-25 to take part in a photoshoot showcasing the initiative and the diverse young people who call Greater Springfield home.

They're not looking for models, they're looking for everyday young people from across the community.

As a thank you, participants will receive:

📸 A professional headshot for resumes, LinkedIn or job applications
🍕 Free pizza lunch
🎁 The chance to win one of two $50 gift cards

If you've ever wanted to support young people having more of a voice in your community, or know a young person who would, this could be a great place to start.

📧 To express your interest, email: [email protected]

23/09/2026

Will you skip to help save hearts in Australia? 🤸❤️

This November, Heart Foundation is inviting people across Australia to take on 95 skips a day to get active, have fun and raise vital funds for heart research.

Do it for every person in Australia who dies from a heart attack, one every 95 minutes.

Find out more and register 👇

Join the skipping challenge that can help save Aussie hearts.

21/09/2026

Building a healthier Springfield together 🫶

Here's some things we get up to at the office!

21/09/2026

Young people in sport are navigating growing pressures around performance, appearance and achievement, both on and off the field.

We're helping spread the word about a new research study looking at how young people in community sport experience and respond to these pressures, including perceptions of performance and image-enhancing drugs.

If you or someone you know is aged 16-25, living in Queensland, and participating in community sport, we'd love to hear your perspective.

The anonymous online survey takes around 10 minutes to complete, and your input will help shape future education, prevention and harm reduction resources that reflect the real experiences of young people.

We'd really appreciate it if you could share this with a sporting club, team, organisation, or young person who may be eligible.

🔗 Complete the survey here:

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