Opening function – Picabeen Change Room

Posted by dcameron | Apr 12, 2019 | Community Support, Community Support Stories, News |

Recently Picabeen hosted a small function to mark the handover of the BTF Foundation Change Room to Picabeen. Thank you to the organisers and to Melanie from BTF who assisted with the handover… ...

Official opening of lift at Picabeen Commmunity Centre

Posted by dcameron | Apr 12, 2019 | Community Support, Community Support Stories, Families, News |

Recently Picabeen’s new lift,pathways and staircase were officially opened by Andrew Wines – Councillor for Enoggera Ward. Special guest was long time Picabeen centre user Bereniece Corvi who assisted Andrew in cutting the cake and delivering an expression of thanks (including a vocal solo)….. Picabeen appreciates the support of Brisbane City Council and Cr. Andrew Wines for supporting this fantastic addition to our...

Picabeen Change Room commences business

Posted by dcameron | Feb 21, 2019 | Community Support, Community Support Stories, News, Uncategorized |

On the 4th February Picabeen took over the operations of the Change Room situated at 65 Gilston Street Keperra Picabeen Change Room is a second hand clothing store and Community Hub and this retail outlet was previously run by the BTF Foundation The Change Room is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday We sell beautiful pre-loved clothing from brand names to bargains and everything in between. Pop-in to see what wonderful things are in stock (and there’s extra comfy couches and some good books in our free library too!). The Change Room is also looking for volunteers...

Life Member Barbara Barnes receives a volunteer award

Posted by dcameron | Nov 7, 2018 | Community Support, Community Support Stories, News, Volunteer Stories |

Recently Foundation and Life Member of Picabeen Barbara Barnes received an Everton Volunteer Recognition Award to acknowledge her service to the community –most recently for her involvement as convenor of the Older Women’s Network Mitchelton Group. Awards were presented by State member for Everton – Hon Tim Mander and Councillor for Enoggera Andrew...

Skyler the Therapy Dog

Posted by dcameron | Aug 17, 2018 | Community Support, Community Support Stories, News, Youth Support |

Skyler a toy cavoodle is a recent addition to Picabeen’s Youth Team. She recently graduated from Animal Assisted Therapy Training with her owner Jane and is already a popular feature of the Mitchelton youth program....