Community groups

Community groups help people get together for a common purpose or to share an interest. The group may provide support for group members, or for others in their local community. There are all kinds of community groups in Queensland, including multicultural, sport and recreation, arts and crafts, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and many more.

Find a community group or organisation

Children’s playgroups

Playgroups help parents, grandparents, caregivers and children come together to learn, play and interact in a safe environment. Many playgroups operate under the guidelines of the Playgroup Association of Queensland.

All playgroups are different, but share common features including:

• children being aged from birth to school age
• children's play being guided and supported by parents, grandparents and caregivers
• sessions aiming to provide a stimulating learning environment with a variety of early learning experiences
• groups meeting once a week at venues such as community and neighbourhood centres, church halls, kindergartens or people's homes
• group members giving small donations, if required, to support the running of the group.

Some playgroups may include families with similar circumstances, including those:

• with a culturally and linguistically diverse background
• that are Indigenous
• with mental health or disability issues (either the parent or child)
• with teenage parents
• who are socially isolated, vulnerable or disadvantaged
• where grandparents are carers of children.

Find or start a playgroup

Start a playgroup, or find a playgroup in your area.

For more information about playgroups, contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882.

Find or start a Neighbourhood Watch group

The Neighbourhood Watch program aims to improve the quality of life within a neighbourhood by reducing crime and enhancing community safety.

Join a Neighbourhood Watch group in your area.

Read how to start a new Neighbourhood Watch group.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) groups

To find a LGBTI community group near you, or support and services for people who identify as LGBTI, as well as family and friends, visit the:

• Queensland Association for Healthy Communities—Phone (07) 3017 1777 or 1800 177 434
• Open Doors Youth Service—Phone (07) 3257 7660
• Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Brisbane—Phone (07) 3017 1739.

Other community groups and organisations

To find a community group or organisation near you:

• visit the Our Community website
• contact your local council or library.

The State Library of Queensland also offers various services for Queensland community groups.