Upcoming events and activities with open RSVP links. Providers on Parkway publish from their events calendar; approved directory organisations will list their own here.
📅 Event Details
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00 am
First Walk: Wednesday, 12 August
📍 Meeting Point:
131 Henson Road, Salisbury
🌿 What's Included
🚶 Relaxed group walk at your own pace
🌳 Explore local parks and walking tracks
💬 Meet new people and build friendships
🌞 Improve your health and wellbeing
☕ Optional coffee catch-up after the walk
📸 Enjoy the outdoors and beautiful local scenery
✅ Good to Know
• Suitable for all fitness and mobility levels.
• Everyone is encouraged to walk at a pace that's comfortable for them.
• Wheelchair and mobility aid-friendly routes will be chosen where possible.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
• Support workers are welcome to attend.
📋 Register Now
Book your place through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard and join us every Wednesday morning for fresh air, friendly faces and a great start to your day! 🌿👟
Step into a world of adventure, imagination, and teamwork!
We're excited to launch a brand-new Dungeons & Dragons Program, hosted in the Parcare Lifestyle Event Space. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or picking up the dice for the very first time, this program offers a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can connect with others, solve challenges, and create unforgettable stories together.
This is an Expression of Interest to help us determine how many groups we'll run. Each group will have a maximum of 5 participants, and if there's enough interest, we'll open additional groups.
Program Details
📍 Location: Parcare Lifestyle Event Space, Loganholme
📅 Proposed Commencement: Saturday, 15 August 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
👥 Group Capacity: Up to 5 participants per group
What to Expect
Guided Dungeons & Dragons adventures
A fun, inclusive and supportive group environment
Creative storytelling and imaginative gameplay
Teamwork, communication and problem-solving
Opportunities to build confidence and make new friendships
Suitable for both beginners and experienced players
Register Your Interest
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you! Register your interest today and we'll be in touch once groups have been finalised.
🎲 Your next adventure starts here!
🎳 Monthly Bowling Group – Zone Bowling Garden City 🎳
Join Parcare Lifestyle for a fun, social morning of ten-pin bowling! Whether you're a seasoned bowler or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome. It's a great opportunity to get active, make new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition in a supportive environment.
📅 Event Details
Date: Starting Saturday 25th July
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Zone Bowling Garden City, Level 2, Westfield Garden City, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
🎳 What's Included
3 games of bowling (Triple Play)
Suitable for all skill levels
A fun and welcoming social atmosphere
An opportunity to build friendships and improve your bowling skills
💲 Cost
$22.50 per participant (3 games – Companion Card rate)
Participants who hold a Companion Card can have their support worker bowl free of charge.
👟 What to Bring
Your Companion Card (if applicable)
Comfortable clothing
Closed-toe shoes
📌 Important Information
This will be a monthly Parcare Lifestyle activity. To ensure we book enough lanes, registrations are essential and places may be limited.
Please register your interest with the Lifestyle Team before the monthly RSVP cut-off date so we can confirm numbers with the venue.
🏆 Bonus! We'll also be introducing a monthly bowling leaderboard for anyone who'd like to join in a bit of friendly competition and see how their scores improve over time.
Let's strike up some fun together! 🎳💙
Join us for the launch of our new monthly Art Group, a creative and social gathering where participants can explore a variety of arts and crafts while working on projects at their own pace.
Whether you're an experienced artist or simply looking to try something new, everyone is welcome!
🖌️ Painting
🏺 Clay Creations
📖 Scrapbooking
💌 Card Making
✨ Creative Projects
📅 Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Parcare Office/Warehouse
This will be a recurring monthly event, providing an opportunity to develop new skills, express creativity, and enjoy time with others who share similar interests.
🍪 Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Please register your interest with the Lifestyle Team.
We look forward to creating with you! 🎨
Grow, Learn & Connect
Do you enjoy being outdoors, getting your hands dirty, or would you like to learn how to grow your own food? Join Parcare Lifestyle's new Community Garden Group!
We're seeking expressions of interest from participants who would like to be involved in caring for a dedicated community garden plot. Together we'll plant, water, weed, harvest, and maintain a beautiful garden while learning practical gardening skills in a fun and supportive environment.
This is more than just gardening—it's an opportunity to build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy the rewards of growing fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed to harvest.
What you'll do:
🌱 Plant seasonal fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers
💧 Water and care for the garden each week
🥕 Harvest fresh produce to take home or use in group cooking activities
🌼 Learn about sustainable gardening and composting
🤝 Work as a team while enjoying the outdoors
🌞 Build confidence, independence, and practical life skills
This will be an ongoing weekly group once a community garden plot has been secured. Days and times will be confirmed based on participant interest and garden availability.
Register your expression of interest today! We'd love to see this become a regular Parcare Lifestyle community program where participants can watch their garden grow throughout the seasons. 🌻
❄️ Area 51 Snow World Experience ☃️
Get ready to step into a winter wonderland at Snow World, located inside Area 51!
Enjoy a unique snow-filled adventure where you can experience real snow, play in a winter environment, and create unforgettable memories with friends.
❄️ Real snow experience
☃️ Snow play and winter fun
📸 Fantastic photo opportunities
🤝 A fun and social day out
📅 Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
📍 Location: Area 51, 101 Hume Drive, Bundamba
🎟️ Snow World Entry: $25 per person
✨ Bright Nights at South Bank
Join Parcare Lifestyle for a magical evening at Bright Nights at South Bank.
We'll spend the evening exploring the vibrant Festival Village before grabbing dinner from the delicious food stalls. As the sun sets, we'll find the perfect spot to experience the spectacular Bright Nights show, where the Brisbane River comes alive with dazzling fountains, lasers, lights and music by The Veronicas.
Whether you're coming for the atmosphere, the food or the incredible show, it's an unforgettable night out with friends.
📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 23 September
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
📍 Location: South Bank, Brisbane
🌟 What's Included
💧 Bright Nights water, laser and light show
🍔 Time to explore Festival Village
🍕 Dinner your way from the food stalls
🚶 Relaxed riverside stroll
📸 Plenty of photo opportunities
🤝 A fun social evening with the Parcare Lifestyle community
💲 Cost
Standard community access supports apply.
Participants purchase their own dinner and any personal purchases on the night.
✅ Good to Know
• Please arrive by 4:30 pm so we can enjoy the Festival Village before the show.
• The light show begins at approximately 6:00 pm.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a water bottle and spending money for dinner and drinks.
• The event is wheelchair accessible.
📋 Register
Book your place through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
Places are limited, so register early to enjoy one of Brisbane's most spectacular nights with the Parcare Lifestyle community! ✨🌈🍔
🎨 Expression of Interest – Community Mural Project
Help us create something amazing!
Parcare is looking for expressions of interest from participants who would like to be involved in designing and painting a collaborative community mural.
This exciting project will be guided by one of our talented participants, who has a background as an art teacher, giving everyone the opportunity to learn new techniques while working together to create a meaningful piece of artwork.
From the first ideas to the final brushstroke, participants will be involved every step of the way.
🖌️ What's Involved?
Over several sessions, participants will work together to:
Brainstorm ideas for the mural
Design the artwork as a group
Choose colours and painting styles
Learn basic painting techniques
Prepare the wall or canvas
Paint the mural together
Celebrate the completed artwork as a team
No previous art experience is needed—just a willingness to have fun and get creative!
💙 Skills We'll Be Building
Participants will have opportunities to develop:
Creativity and self-expression
Teamwork and collaboration
Communication skills
Planning and decision-making
Confidence in sharing ideas
Fine motor skills
Problem-solving
Pride in contributing to a community project
🌈 Why Join?
This is more than just an art project—it's an opportunity to leave a lasting mark, learn from an experienced artist, make new friends, and create something the whole Parcare community can enjoy.
Whether you love painting or simply want to try something new, we'd love to have you involved.
Register your expression of interest today and help us bring our community mural to life! 🎨✨
Lights, camera, action! Join us for a fun and relaxing Movie Night at the Parcare Warehouse.
We'll transform the warehouse into our very own cinema, complete with a big-screen movie, comfortable seating, popcorn and delicious snacks. It's the perfect chance to unwind, spend time with friends and enjoy a great night together.
Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a fun social evening, everyone is welcome. Bring your favourite blanket or wear your comfiest clothes and settle in for a fantastic night.
📅 Event Details
When: Monthly (Dates will be announced on the Events Dashboard)
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location:
Parcare Warehouse
Are you brave enough to join us?
We're heading to Fright Night at Movie World on Friday, 23 October for an unforgettable night of thrills, haunted mazes, scare zones and your favourite rides after dark!
Whether you're chasing adrenaline or just want to soak up the spooky atmosphere, this is an event you won't want to miss.
🗓️ Date: Friday, 23 October
📍 Location: Movie World, Gold Coast
🎟️ Register your expression of interest now!
We'll be finalising numbers soon, so secure your place early. Event times, ticket pricing and meeting details will be shared with everyone who registers.
👻 If you're ready for a night of screams, laughs and unforgettable memories, we'd love to have you join us!
👉 Register your interest here.
Calling all witches, wizards, superheroes, ghosts and ghouls!
Join us for a spook-tacular Parcare Lifestyle Halloween Party on Saturday, 31 October at the Parcare Warehouse! Get ready for an afternoon packed with Halloween fun, laughter and plenty of sweet treats.
Come dressed in your favourite costume and enjoy a fantastic celebration with friends in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.
🎃 What's Happening?
🍬 Trick or treating throughout the warehouse
👻 Halloween-themed games and activities
🎶 Music and dancing
📸 Costume parade and photo opportunities
🏆 Best dressed prizes
🍕 Food, snacks and spooky treats
📅 Date: Saturday, 31 October
📍 Location: Parcare Lifestyle Warehouse
Register Your Expression of Interest
If you'd like to join us for one of our favourite events of the year, register your interest through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
Dust off your costume, bring your Halloween spirit, and get ready for a frightfully fun day with the Parcare Lifestyle community! 🎃🕸️🦇
We can't wait to celebrate Halloween with you! 👻🧡
Spend a relaxing day on the water with Parcare Lifestyle!
Join us this November for a fun-filled day cruising the beautiful Tweed River aboard our private BBQ Pontoon Boat. Whether you want to fish, enjoy the scenery, have a swim or simply relax with friends, this is the perfect day out!
We'll fire up the BBQ, enjoy lunch on the water and spend the day making memories together at our own pace.
🌞 What's Included
🚤 7-hour private BBQ Pontoon Boat hire
🌭 BBQ lunch on board
🎣 Fishing rods provided
🌊 Opportunities to swim (weather permitting)
📸 Beautiful river views and plenty of photo opportunities
👥 Small group experience (maximum 8 participants)
📅 Date: November (exact date to be confirmed based on expressions of interest)
📍 Location: Tweed Heads, NSW
💲 Cost: To be confirmed based on participant numbers and support requirements.
Register Your Expression of Interest
If you'd like to join us for this relaxing day on the Tweed River, register your interest through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
Places are limited, so don't miss out!
We can't wait to spend a day on the water with you! 🌊☀️🚤
Escape to the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland and spend a relaxing day surrounded by nature at The Historic Rivermill in Mount Nathan.
This charming 100-year-old riverside property offers the perfect mix of friendly animals, beautiful scenery and delicious food. Hand feed alpacas and goats, enjoy a guided alpaca walk along the Coomera River, spot wild turtles, explore the historic mill museum and finish the day with a hot lunch overlooking the water.
With a gentle pace and plenty of time to relax, this outing is perfect for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends.
📅 Event Details
Date: Mid November 2026 (Exact date to be confirmed)
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Location
The Historic Rivermill
950 Beaudesert Nerang Road
Mount Nathan QLD 4211
💲 Cost: $55 per participant
👥 Support Workers & Carers: Attend free
🚌 Transport: Transport arrangements will be confirmed closer to the date.
🌿 What's Included
🦙 Guided alpaca walk along the river
🥕 Animal feed for the alpacas and goats
☕ Morning tea with barista coffee
🍽️ Hot lunch on the café deck overlooking the river
🐢 Turtle spotting along the Coomera River
🏛️ Entry to the historic mill museum
📸 Plenty of opportunities for photos and relaxing by the water
🕙 Itinerary
10:00 am – Arrive and enjoy morning tea on the café deck
10:30 am – Hand feed the alpacas and goats
11:15 am – Guided alpaca walk or turtle spotting by the river
12:00 pm – Explore the historic mill museum
12:30 pm – Lunch overlooking the river
1:30 pm – Relax, stroll the riverbank and take photos
2:00 pm – Departure
✅ Good to Know
• The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with quiet spaces, shade and accessible amenities.
• Lunch will be ordered from the café menu on the day. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking.
• Alpaca walks are guided and take place on foot alongside the animals.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle.
• Every activity is optional, allowing you to enjoy the day at your own pace.
📋 Book Your Place
Places are limited, so be sure to book early through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
We look forward to sharing this relaxing day in the hinterland with you! 🌿🦙☕
Experience the outdoors. Build confidence. Learn new skills.
Join Parcare for a three-day, two-night Outdoor Living Skills Camp, where participants will experience real off-grid camping while developing practical life skills, independence and confidence in a supportive team environment.
This isn't just a camping trip—it's a structured Short Term Accommodation (STA) program designed to build everyday living skills through hands-on experiences in the outdoors.
Throughout the camp, participants will work together to set up camp, prepare meals, maintain shared living spaces, and take part in a range of activities that encourage teamwork, communication and independence.
🌿 What we'll be doing
Pitching tents and setting up camp
Preparing and cooking meals together
Learning camp organisation and routines
Fishing
Swimming (at safe, suitable locations)
Bushwalks and nature exploration
Team challenges and problem-solving activities
Campfire evenings (where permitted)
Packing down camp and caring for equipment
💙 Skills We'll Be Building
Throughout the camp participants will have opportunities to develop:
Independent living skills
Meal preparation and cooking
Communication and teamwork
Problem-solving
Planning and organisation
Confidence in new environments
Decision-making
Personal responsibility
Social connection and friendships
Community participation
🏕️ What's Included
Two nights of camping accommodation
All meals and snacks
Camping equipment
Transport throughout the trip
24/7 support from experienced Parcare staff
All planned activities
👥 Who Is This For?
This camp is suited to participants who:
enjoy the outdoors
would like to build confidence and independence
enjoy working as part of a team
are looking to develop practical everyday living skills
are comfortable camping in tents with support available
📅 Program Highlights
Day 1
Grocery shopping together
Travel to campsite
Set up camp
Lunch
Fishing
Prepare dinner as a team
Campfire reflection
Day 2
Breakfast and morning camp responsibilities
Bushwalk and nature exploration
Swimming (conditions permitting)
Lunch
Fishing
Team cooking challenge
Campfire games and reflection
Day 3
Breakfast
Pack down camp
Clean campsite
Group reflection on skills learned
Lunch
Return home
🎯 Focus
This STA has been designed to support participants to build capacity through meaningful, real-life experiences. Every activity is centred around developing practical skills, encouraging independence, and working together in a supportive environment.
Participants will be encouraged to take an active role in planning, preparing, cooking, organising, problem-solving and contributing to camp life while enjoying an authentic outdoor adventure.
38V6+3G, Pacific Mwy, Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia
Step into a Christmas wonderland with Parcare Lifestyle as we experience the magic of White Christmas at Movie World!
From sparkling lights and festive decorations to Christmas shows, parades and your favourite Movie World characters dressed in their holiday best, this is one of the Gold Coast's most spectacular Christmas events. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, experience selected rides under the stars and soak up the magic of the season with friends. White Christmas features dazzling entertainment, magical precincts and a festive parade that brings Christmas to life.
Whether it's your first visit or a family tradition, this is a Christmas event you won't want to miss.
📅 Event Details
Date: To be confirmed
Time: Event times to be confirmed
📍 Location:
Warner Bros. Movie World
Pacific Motorway, Oxenford QLD
🎄 What's Included
🎅 Entry to White Christmas
🎢 Selected rides under the stars
🎄 Spectacular Christmas lights and decorations
🎁 Christmas parade and festive entertainment
📸 Meet your favourite Movie World characters in their Christmas outfits
🍔 Time to purchase dinner and festive treats
✨ A magical Christmas experience with the Parcare Lifestyle community
💲 Cost
Event ticket costs and support arrangements will be confirmed closer to the event.
Participants should bring money if they wish to purchase food, drinks or souvenirs.
✅ Good to Know
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a light jacket for the evening.
• Please bring your Movie World Annual Pass if applicable.
• This event involves walking throughout the park.
• The event is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible.
📋 Register
Book your place through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
Come and celebrate the festive season with us as we experience the magic, lights and wonder of White Christmas at Movie World! 🎄✨🎅
🎄 Christmas Gingerbread House Workshop
Celebrate the festive season with a fun-filled Christmas activity!
Join Parcare this December for our Christmas Gingerbread House Workshop, where you'll build and decorate your very own gingerbread house while enjoying a festive afternoon with friends.
Using icing, lollies, chocolates and other delicious decorations, you'll have the chance to create a unique Christmas masterpiece to take home and display (or enjoy eating later!).
Whether you're feeling creative or simply want to get into the Christmas spirit, this workshop is a fantastic way to celebrate the season in a fun, supportive and social environment.
🍬 What's Included
Gingerbread house kit
Icing and a variety of festive decorations
Lollies, chocolates and Christmas treats
Christmas music and festive atmosphere
Light refreshments
Your completed gingerbread house to take home
💙 Skills We'll Be Building
Participants will have opportunities to develop:
Fine motor skills
Creativity and self-expression
Planning and organisation
Decision-making
Following instructions
Social interaction and communication
Confidence through completing a creative project
🎅 Who Can Join?
This workshop is suitable for participants of all abilities who enjoy arts and crafts, Christmas celebrations and spending time with others.
Come along, enjoy some festive fun, make new friends, and create a beautiful gingerbread house to take home just in time for Christmas! 🎄✨🍬
We're bringing it back!
After such an incredible morning together last year, we knew we had to do it again. Our Parcare Lifestyle Christmas Breakfast is back, and we can't wait to celebrate the festive season with our amazing Parcare family.
Join us on Friday, 25 December at the Parcare Warehouse for a relaxed and festive breakfast filled with delicious food, laughter and great company. It's the perfect way to start Christmas Day, surrounded by friends, festive cheer and the Parcare community.
Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making new friends, we'd love to celebrate this special morning with you.
🎄 What's Included?
🥞 A delicious Christmas breakfast
☕ Tea, coffee and juice
🎅 Festive music and Christmas cheer
📸 Christmas photos and memories
🎁 Fun Christmas activities and festive surprises
❤️ Celebrate with your Parcare family
📅 Date: Friday, 25 December
📍 Location: Parcare Warehouse
Register Your Expression of Interest
If you'd like to join us for another memorable Christmas Breakfast, register your interest through the Parcare Lifestyle Events Dashboard.
Last year's Christmas Breakfast was filled with smiles, laughter and unforgettable memories, so we're excited to do it all again. We'd love for you to join us as we celebrate Christmas morning together with the Parcare family! 🎄✨❤️
