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Ipswich Learning Communities Working Group publishes preliminary report
The Ipswich Learning Communities Working Group was formed in mid-2010. The group’s shared vision is to: 'help build a community culture that values and supports lifelong learning in the Ipswich and West Moreton region'. A learning co...

UQ Boilerhouse develops working paper for Ripley Valley Integrated Social Infrastructure Working Group
The Ripley Valley Integrated Social Infrastructure Working Group, made up of representatives from federal, state and local government, requested the Boilerhouse to develop a working paper to address the question: what is the best approach to plan an...

360 Degrees Term Four 2011 enrolments now open
    360º After School Care Program TERM FOUR 2011 COURSES  ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN ...

Human Services students lend a hand with research
Between March and May 2011 the UQ Boilerhouse partnered with Dr Diane Hafner (UQ Human Services, Engaging with Community Course Co-ordinator and Lecturer) to lead a team of third-year students on a literature review a...

UQ Boilerhouse and Lifeline teach financial literacy to teens
Recently UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre and Lifeline Ipswich collaborated to deliver a free financial literacy program to Year 12 students at Ipswich State High School. The five week program was funded by Bendigo Bank.

UQ Boilerhouse shows support for flood relief
Goodna residents affected by the January floods are one step closer to moving back into their homes thanks to staff at The University of Queensland's Boilerhouse. Employees at the UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Cent...

A warm welcome to SeniorNet
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Boilerhouse publication takes out heritage award
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UQ Boilerhouse Lunchtime Seminar Series 2011
UQ Boilerhouse Lunchtime Seminar Series 2011 Watch this space for informaton about our popular lunchtime seminars.The first seminar will be held in Marvch. &nbs...

Launch of DVD 'Kuku Nuyngkal People: Returning to Country'.
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Boilerhouse publication celebrates the identity of Ipswich
 The community publication Mines, Mills and Shopping Malls has been published by the UQ Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre to celebrate the development of Ipswich's identity from its earlier beginning...

UQ Boilerhouse takes out Green Office Award
Recently the Boilerhouse won an award for the Best New Green Office Area 2009. The award was presented at the World Environment Day - UQ's Carbon Strategy and Sustainability Breakfast held on 5th June. Congratulations to all staff membe...

Liveable Communities Forum final report
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UQ Boilerhouse receives Q150 Community Funding
The UQ Boilerhouse has been successful in obtaining funding through the Q150 Community Funding Program. The two funded projects are outlined below.