COVID-19: What seniors need to know
With the coronavirus pandemic now in full swing, we're receiving so much information about what to do and what not to do that it can seem overwhelming for many of us. This is a short summary of the most recent…
Coronavirus: be cautious but not alarmed
For the last couple of weeks, the dreaded coronavirus has been impossible to ignore in the news. From sporting events being called off to Tom Hanks being hospitalised, it seems to affect every part of our lives. https://twitter.com/tomhanks/status/1237909897020207104?s=20 While the…
How you can help with the bushfires
There are a multitude of words to describe Australia's bushfires. Devastating. Terrifying. Apocalyptic. But none of them really do justice to the scale of the tragedy. At the time of writing, the death toll stands at 25 people and…
What’s on in Brisbane this Christmas
Today marks only one month until Christmas Day and once again, Brisbane has a huge lineup of events for the holiday season. For those who love local Christmas lights (and who doesn't?), the Brisbane City Council is running a…
Brisbane City Council launches free off-peak travel for buses and ferries
At the start of this month, the Brisbane City Council launched free off-peak travel for seniors on its buses and ferries. If you don't regularly use public transport and want to access free travel, there are a few things…
What is important to you ahead of the council elections?
It may only be October, but it's not too early to start thinking about what matters to you ahead of next year's local government elections on March 28. Former journalist Patrick Condren was recently announced as Labor's candidate for…
All you need to know about Riverfire tomorrow night
Brisbane's annual Riverfire event is happening this Saturday night 28 September to close out the Brisbane Festival. If you're thinking of heading to South Bank to soak up the atmosphere, all you need to know is here. https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneFestival/posts/10157297124771147 …
Brisbane Open House is coming!
If you want to see more of Brisbane than you ever have before, you'll want to attend Brisbane Open House on the weekend of 12 and 13 October! If you're not familiar with it, Brisbane Open House is a yearly…
Come and say hello at the 2019 Care Expo!
Scooters Australia Brisbane is pleased to announce we will be appearing at the 2019 Care Expo. Taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre at South Bank, the Care Expo is the place to be for all your mobility…
Check out Brisbane’s powerchair football league
We usually think of soccer (or football) as a sport played on grass in muddy boots, but Brisbane has a strong community of players in powerchairs too. Powerchair football is played with two teams of four on a basketball…