STAR Community Services

09/09/2026

🎉🌟 SAVE THE DATE FOR REDLANDS SENIORS EXPO! 🌟🎉

As part of the Redlands Seniors Network, STAR is excited to be hosting this fantastic community event in celebration of Queensland Seniors Month

📅 FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
Stay up to date with the program and spread the word. Event link www.facebook.com/events/4648758688686412

Don't miss this informative and social morning out!
✨ COME ALONG AND ENJOY:
🎁 Giveaways and door prizes
☕ Light refreshments
🎤 Guest speakers
💡 Information, advice and helpful services
🤝 Meet local organisations and community groups
❤️ Connect, chat and make new friends
…and so much more!

🌟 Bring a friend, bring a neighbour and come along for a morning of CONNECTION, INFORMATION, and COMMUNITY!

08/09/2026

Have you been meaning to make your Will?

Creating a Will is a meaningful way to plan for the future, make your wishes known, and help ensure the people who matter most to you are cared for.

As part of our partnership with Willed, STAR Community Services is offering 50% OFF Online Wills until 13 September only.

🔗 Create your Online Will here: http://willed.com.au/star for just $79 and receive:

✔️ FREE Legal Review
✔️ Unlimited updates for 12 months at no additional cost

What would you like to be remembered for?
Your impact can continue for generations. Creating a Will is one simple step towards leaving a lasting legacy of kindness. After providing for loved ones, you may also choose to leave a gift to organisations and community causes that have made a difference in your life.

⏰ Offer ends 11:59pm on 13 September. Make sure you complete your Online Will before the deadline.

08/09/2026

🌼 Spring has Sprung and we're making the most of it!🤩🌼
Warwick and Stanthorpe Clients enjoyed a bus trip to Kalbar and Moogerah Dam- as a part of STAR's Community Connections program operating in Southern Downs.
For more details pls get in touch [email protected]

07/09/2026

Have you made your Will?
Creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you love and ensure your wishes are known.
Consider what you would like to be remembered for and the legacy you would like to leave behind. For many people, a Will is more than a legal document. It's an opportunity to reflect on the people, causes and organisations that have been meaningful throughout their life.
Once you've taken care of your loved ones, you might also consider leaving a gift to a cause that matters to you.
From 7-13 September, STAR Community Services is partnering with Willed to offer 50% off online Wills, including a FREE Legal Review and 12 months of unlimited updates at no additional cost.
⏰ To receive the discount, please complete your online Will by 11:59pm on 13 September.
🔗 Create your Will for just $79: http://willed.com.au/star

03/09/2026

We really enjoy the Alex Gow Funerals Puzzle books. You can always pick one up from the reception of STAR's Cleveland office.
Thank you to Alex Gow Funerals for their support of the community.

Congratulations to our July winner, Frank from Burpengary.
Frank was over the moon to win his $100 voucher. He regularly completes the Alex Gow puzzle books and will be spending the voucher on some things for his garden.

Puzzle Books are published quarterly and available FREE from most retirement villages and nursing homes. If they don't have them, just get them to call our office, and we'll have them delivered. Alternatively, they can be collected from any of our 4 branches.

02/09/2026

🏆 WE’RE A FINALIST! 🏆

We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to be named a Finalist in the 2026 Redlands Business Excellence Awards in the NFP, Charity & Social Enterprise category! 🎉💙
This recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of the passion, dedication and hard work of our entire team, volunteers and everyone who supports the work we do. We are incredibly proud to be part of the Redlands community and grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference every day.

02/09/2026

🎉 Happy 103rd Birthday! 🎂

Wishing our wonderful client Marjorie a very happy 103rd birthday! Marjorie celebrated her special milestone with her lunch club friends. 🥳❤️

From all of us at STAR, we hope you have a wonderful year ahead. 🎈🎁

27/08/2026

A career in care is so much more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

If you’re community-minded, compassionate, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Explore our current opportunities and take the next step in a career that truly matters. https://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/about-us/join-our-team

27/08/2026

The digital divide is real.
For many older Australians, being left behind by technology can mean losing confidence in managing everyday tasks and staying connected.

That’s why STAR runs a flexible technology training program designed specifically for seniors. STAR Tech has one simple goal: to give you the confidence to use technology in everyday life.

📱 Don’t have a device? Get one through the program
💻 Flexible technology training tailored to your needs.
📍 Available in Redlands and Ipswich.
Simply call STAR on 3821 6699 for more information.
Technology doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right support, you can build your confidence and stay connected.

The digital divide means the responsibility is falling to loved ones, neighbours, and retirement village staff to bridge the gap for older Australians.

26/08/2026

A big thank you to Heather from FareShare/SecondBite for welcoming us into their kitchen and showing us the incredible work carried out by staff and volunteers.

We saw firsthand how thousands of delicious, nutritious meals are prepared each day using rescued food. Fresh vegetables, meat and other ingredients are generously supplied by an amazing network of food partners.

One volunteer we met has been coming to the kitchen every week for 2½ years because he loves being part of the team. It was wonderful to see the care that goes into every meal, along with the genuine enjoyment and camaraderie among the volunteers. ❤️

The amazing corporate volunteers from Hatch — Consulting, Engineering and Project Implementation were lending a hand. It was clear they were experts at putting meals together, working efficiently while enjoying the experience together!

Thank you to FareShare and SecondBite for helping provide nutritious meals to so many children and adults across the community and reducing food waste at the same time.

Find out more about their amazing work: https://www.fareshare.net.au/

https://www.hatch.com/