Healthy ageing is important and here at Inala Community House, we love the seniors in our community. It is part of our mission to ensure the seniors are happy, healthy and staying connected. We did some research and talked to our Community Engagement team to pull together our top tips for staying active and healthy...
Category: 50 & Better (Acacia Ridge)
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Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge): Our New Community Garden
On Friday 6th November 2020, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge) was excited to kickstart our new community garden at our Acacia Ridge centre (29 Chardean St.) with our enthusiastic seniors. It was a great team effort as we dug out the old embedded roots to replace with new plants. A big thank...
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Inala Community House: In Loving Memory of Irene Clarke
4th April 1938 – 16th October 2020 Inala Community House (ICH) was saddened to hear of the passing of Irene Clarke. Irene was a valued member of ICH, serving on the Board of Directors and as a participant at our healthy ageing programs at SkyLarkers and Acacia Ridge. After moving to Inala in 1967, Irene...
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Healthy Ageing Programs (Acacia Ridge): Seniors Week With Snookers Group
On Monday morning, 17 August, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Programs Snookers Group celebrated 60th Queensland Seniors Week (15 – 23 August 2020) at our Acacia Ridge Centre at 29 Chardean Street, Acacia Ridge 4110. Thank you to all our participants and our Community Engagement team, especially Vera, our Community Engagement Officer for organising the...
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Healthy Ageing Programs: 2019 Seniors Christmas Party
On Tuesday 10th December 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Programs (Acacia Ridge and SkyLarkers) celebrated 2019 Seniors Christmas Party inviting all our valued senior members. From 11am to 1pm, the joint celebration was held at Blue Fin Fishing Club (24 Lilac St., Inala QLD). We were thrilled to see so many joining us on...
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Healthy Ageing Programs: Happy Seniors Week
On Wednesday 21st August 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Programs (both Acacia Ridge and SkyLarkers) celebrated Seniors Week with our community. Queensland Seniors Week (17-25 August 2019) provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, facilitate community participation, and enhance community connections – aligning with the Queensland Government’s and Council...
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Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge): Making Macrame with Bunnings
On Monday 5th August 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge) organised a Making Macrame craft session to benefit our community members. Macrame is the art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative articles. Macrame is popular in the form of jewellery such as necklaces, anklets and bracelets, as well as wall...
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Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge): Christmas in July
On Tuesday 16th July 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge) celebrated Christmas in July with our community. From 11am, the celebration was held at our Acacia Ridge centre (29 Chardean St, Acacia Ridge 4110). For $10 per person, everyone was welcome with a festive red and green dress code. Our Acacia Ridge...
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Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge): Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer Fundraising
On Thursday 23rd May 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge) held a Biggest Morning Tea event for cancer fundraising. From 11.30am, the event was held at our Acacia Ridge centre (29 Chardean Street, Acacia Ridge QLD). We welcomed everyone from local community to join this meaningful event for only $10 – $5...
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Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge): RACQ The Years Ahead Program
On Wednesday 10th April 2019, Inala Community House Healthy Ageing Program (Acacia Ridge) organised a RACQ The Years Ahead Program information session to benefit our local senior members. From 11.30am, the event was held at our Acacia Ridge centre (29 Chardean Street, Acacia Ridge). The Years Ahead Program RACQ is committed to helping all Queenslanders...