Member Organisations

Redland Museum has been in existence for over forty years and is entirely the result of volunteer work and community support, with the Rotary Club of Cleveland and Redland City Council being major contributors.  Over the years the Museum has grown from a small building costing less than $5000 to erect, to a large professionally run museum with an indoor floor space of 2700 square meters.  A dedicated band of volunteers continually push the Museum onto greater heights. 

Sailability Bayside provides a sailing opportunity for people with all types and levels of disability in order to bring pleasure, encourage development and provide a broader life experience. Their clients come from various Disability Service Organisations or as private individuals, and they are normally accompanied by a carer who has responsibility for their welfare ashore.

They operate 14 sailing dinghies and a 7.4m Payne yacht named ‘Faith’, all of which have been designed specifically for the disabled and have great stability. Sailability Bayside is an all-volunteer organisation and part of Sailability World Inc in affiliation with Sailability Australia and Sailability Queensland. We are entirely self-funded.

The University of the Third Age (U3A) Redlands District offers members academic, physical and recreational classes and activities, facilitated by volunteers experienced in their field and for the benefit of retired and semi-retired people in our community.  Find out more information about tutors and courses by emailing admin@u3aredlands.com.au or call 3821 3888.

Cleveland Meals on Wheels (MOW) and Meals on Wheels Vic Point and Redland Bay have been delivering meals in the Redlands area since 1969 and have over 100 volunteers who ensure clients have healthy meals delivered to their home. MOW volunteers provide a friendly face, a smile and a chat to our community members who are unable, for any reason, to prepare their own meals.

Circle of Men Inc. aim to create an environment for the well-being of men living in aged care facilities. Circle of Men members visit local aged care facilities regularly to provide elderly men with an opportunity to get together and talk. This provides social connections and aims to help prevent loneliness & social isolation. Their mission is to provide a safe environment in which the elderly men feel safe and supported. Circle of Men invite interested local men to come along and see what it's all about.

The Redland District Committee on the Ageing (RDCOTA) is an independent, not-for-profit, community organisation. Its objectives are to promote the rights, interests, and well-being of people over the age of 50 in the Redlands.

RDCOTA’s activities include:
o Fostering community development in the seniors’ sector
o Contributing to the development of policies that affect seniors, and advocating on their behalf to government and other decision-making bodies
o Providing services directly to seniors in the community, particularly those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated
o Offering information and education programs relating to seniors’ issues for seniors, their families, and carers

RDCOTA is staffed by volunteers and is funded by donations from individuals and organisations, fundraising activities, business partnerships and specific purpose grants.

Redfest Strawberry Festival, a community festival, has been taking place for over 60 years. The first festival was organised in 1953 to raise funds for the Capalaba School of Arts hall. Followed in 1958 due to a glut of strawberries from local strawberry farmers. Over the following years the festival committee has organised a massive variety of events including the world famous strawberry eating competition, street parade, strawberry queens, strawberry ball, talent contests, rodeos, bicycle races, animal displays, side show alley, workshops, entertainment and heaps more.

The farmers and community groups who started the festival would be delighted, if not a little bit overwhelmed by the event they established all those years ago.

Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent, community-based advocacy and education service with more than 25 years of experience in supporting and improving the well-being of older people and people with disability. Disability advocacy can service any adult with a disability needing help with the NDIS/government-related support services, information, referrals or individual advocacy for those who are experiencing issues with: support services, discrimination or unfair treatment. 

Mission to Seafarers is a Not For Profit Charity providing welfare and spiritual support to socially and culturally isolated foreign seafarers. Due to Covid, seafarers are no longer allowed ashore. MTS has an online shop which allows seafarers to place orders which are delivered to the bottom of the Gangways of ships when in port. Care packs are also prepared for ships coming into Port. These include beanies, magazines, toiletries, DVDs, jigsaws, games and treats.

Volunteers are always welcome. All you need is a warm heart and a big smile! 

The Cage Youth Foundation has been established since 2001. It provides community support services and programs which serve the Redlands by helping families by providing information & support programs, both within schools and on site at their Centre. Their goal is to make a difference within our City #GoMAD (Go Make A Difference). The Cage has an established Social Enterprise Works Business that provides income over and above grants.

Redlands Hockey Association is affiliated with Hockey Queensland and Hockey Australia and theirr fixtures are played on Saturdays from April to September at Henry Ziegenfusz Park in Fitzroy St, Cleveland. With over 400 members, they have approximately 30 teams across a range of age divisions from U7 years to U17 years in juniors (mixed teams) as well as senior men’s and women’s teams. Hockey is one of the few sports that can offer full family participation and at Redlands they are well known for their strong family focus. RHA prides themselves on their ability to recruit, train and manage a dedicated volunteer base which is vital in running any non-profit organisation.

The Redland Art Gallery (RAG) officially opened in 2003. RAG exhibitions and events feature local, Queensland, nationally and internationally recognised artists. Their exhibition program is showcased in six exhibition spaces over two locations at Cleveland and Capalaba and supports the representation of Redlands Coast’s diverse culture and heritage. The annual calendar of exhibitions and public programs provides opportunities for the Redlands Coast community and visitors to the Redlands Coast to access and engage with the visual arts, craft and design.

The Redland Community Centre is a non-profit community based organisation with its Head Office located in Capalaba.  Outreach service centres are located in Wynnum, Russell & Macleay Island. We are endorsed by the federal government as a public benevolent institution and registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not for profits Commission (ACNC). The Centre generally provides services to people in the suburbs of the Redland City Council area, including the Bay Islands, and the Brisbane suburbs of Wynnum/Manly.

The Donald Simpson Centre was opened in 1987 with funds from State and Local Government and donations from the community. Its purpose is to provide a venue for social, intellectual and physical activities for the seniors and future seniors of the Redland community and the neighbouring areas. The Centre has a large auditorium and several activity rooms and a kitchen and café area. The many activities conducted in the Centre can be viewed on our Activities page; our day and overnight tours can be seen on our Travel page and other one-off events are presented on our Events page.

The Cancer Council Queensland, Redlands Volunteer Branch is made up of volunteers working together to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland. The branch hosts a range of events, community stalls, morning teas and more to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer. 

Cleveland District State High School is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Diploma Program. Cleveland District State High School prepares students to meet the future through the equitable provision of an engaging curriculum that ensures intellectual discipline and academic rigour. Students have access to flexible pathways which include wide ranging vocational, cultural, sporting and citizenship opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate, contribute and pursue every opportunity available to them to develop as young people. They encourage students to strive for personal excellence and be “always worthy” in a diverse and inclusive environment where they actively care for the well-being of others (Ubuntu).

Adventist Retirement Plus is about more than retirement – it’s about living well every day in every aspect of life. And it’s about having the peace of mind that comes with knowing you can call your place ‘home,’ because ARV have got today and tomorrow covered. Its reassuring to know that as needs change, a diverse range of care and services are all accessible in the one place!

The Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce is the leading engagement, advocacy and support organisation for the business community on the Redlands Coast. The Chamber is committed to ensuring a bright future ahead for the Redlands Coast through sustainable economic development that enhances the lifestyle, community spirit and culture of the Redlands Coast.

Ormiston House Estate is a heritage-listed plantation at Wellington Street, Ormiston, City of Redland, Queensland. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. The House is a large, single-storeyed brick residence, erected in stages between c.1858 and 1865 for the Hon. Louis Hope, a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council. Hope had arrived in New South Wales in 1843, was an active participant in early Queensland economic and political life, and was instrumental in the development of the sugar industry in Queensland. In the 1850s he purchased and/or leased extensive landholdings in the Moreton region, including Kilcoy Station (in partnership with Robert Ramsey) in 1853, Shafston House at Kangaroo Point in 1854, and land in the Cleveland area overlooking Raby Bay, 1852-55. Ormiston is said to have been named after a Hope ancestral name in Scotland. 

Silky Oaks is a not-for-profit charity who for over 81 years, has been helping people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage achieve hope for a brighter tomorrow. Since 1940, we have responded to the needs of our community, providing a range of high quality social care, therapeutic and early childhood services. We are motivated by our vision to see people and communities thrive. Silky Oaks enthusiastically partners with other organisations and government agencies to achieve the right mix of community services and supports for our clients.

Redlands Eisteddfod Inc. is in their 22nd year of encouraging young people to perform! They provide a safe and encouraging environment for children and young people to perform in a variety of disciplines- music, dance, speech & drama. They offer four performance sections throughout the year:

• solos, duos & quartets - instrumental and vocal
• bands and choirs
• dance
• speech and drama.