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What is Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct?

Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct provides a space that brings together community groups and service providers in a friendly parkland setting and offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively to deliver for our community, enabling access to resources and services.

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Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 4.30pm, excluding public holidays.

Phone 
(07) 4976 6300 

Address
1 Pengelly Street (off Philip Street), Gladstone Qld 4680
PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680
Email: info@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Bookings
Venue hire information, fees, forms, changes and cancellations

For queries or further information regarding hiring a room at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct contact the Facilities Bookings Officer on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Ngallil (nar-lee-ill) Building

This building is home to Council’s Community Partnerships team, the Gladstone Region Neighbourhood Centre, the Precinct Library, and has consultation rooms that are used by various service providers.”

Council’s Community Partnerships team is the centralised contact point to access information and advice on community engagement, community investment, community development, youth development and planning, sports and recreation, Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan, Community Services Directory and Tax Help program.

Ngallil (nar-lee-ill) Building

The Community and Neighbourhood Centre offers a central point of contact for community members to gain access to information and referrals on a range of services, activities and resources including emergency relief providers, financial counselling and education, health providers, NDIS providers, substance abuse support and more.

Nutchee (na-chee) Building

The Communities for Children program supports children and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds and aims to assist parents, carers and early childhood professionals to gain access to information, resources and training.

Gumar (goo-mar) Building

The Salvation Army operate community services from two of the buildings within the Philip Street Precinct. The Salvation Army Community Centre encompasses 12 consulting rooms. Seven of the consult rooms are for hire, the other five are used to deliver the Connect/Doorways Program providing emergency relief and holistic case management, food bank, financial relief, social inclusion programs and faith-based pathways.


Advisory Committee

The Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct Advisory Committee is a dedicated formal Advisory Group of passionate community members representing different sectors in the community. The committee offer feedback and advice to Council on strategic planning, management and service delivery to ensure services, programs and activities are responsive to the community needs. Bringing different perspectives and ideas to the table, they also help with the operations and management of the area.

Meet your committee:

  • Cr. Leanne Patrick (Gladstone Regional Council Councillor Representative)
  • Cr. Mellissa Holzheimer (Gladstone Regional Council Councillor Representative)
  • Kylie Lee (Gladstone Regional Council Representative)
  • Chris Ford (Salvation Army Representative)
  • Shakira Raymond (GAPDL Communities for Children Representative)
  • Debbie Meier-Cuddy (Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism Representative)
  • Kerry Myers (Youth Representative)
  • Cecelia Eggmolesse (Indigenous Community Representative, returning member)
  • Anitha Christopher (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Representative)
  • Maxine Brushe (Senior Community Representative, returning member)
  • Kate Dufty (Disability Community Representative, returning member)
  • Carmen Jen (Disability Community Representative).

Advisory Committee Meetings

Committee meetings operate in accordance with their terms of reference and are open to the public to attend.

Committee meetings are held in the Ngalill building meeting room. A public gallery to view the meeting proceedings is hosted in the Gumar building meeting room.

  • 16 January 2025
    • AGM 12 noon to 12.15pm - Agenda
    • Advisory Committee Meeting 12.15pm to 2pm - Agenda

External organisations can consult with Advisory Committee members and gain feedback on Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct related topics that could provide opportunities within their organisation and the community.

Where a person or other body wishes to consult or seek input from the Advisory Committee on a matter, a formal request must be lodged with the Committee’s secretariat, which includes a briefing note.

Officers, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, will assess the relevance and appropriateness of the request. Council officers will be the decision makers on whether the request is granted or refused.

If you wish to progress your engagement, please complete the form and submit to communities@gladstone.qld.gov.au or in person at the Ngallil Building, Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, Gladstone QLD 4680..

Engagement Application Form

 

Community and Neighbourhood Centre 

In August 2021 Council’s Community Engagement Centre (previously located on Goondoon Street) and Gladstone’s Neighbourhood Centre (previously located on Toolooa Street) co-located to the Ngallil (nar-lee-ill) Building at the newly built Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct. 

All services provided are non-judgemental and confidentiality is assured. 

Community engagement and development unites the efforts of people to bring about change, develop projects, participate in local activities and take part in the community. 

The precinct library

Part of the Gladstone Regional Libraries family, we are a small, friendly Library housed within the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct. We offer an everchanging collection of books, magazines and DVDs. Self-serve checkout and after hours returns.


When
8.15am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Where
Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Cost - Free
Bookings - No bookings required

The Community and Neighbourhood Centre are looking for opportunities to create a vibrant and evolving space that supports and enhances community wellbeing; working alongside organisations to assist our community with programs, activities, workshops and more.

The Virtual Community and Neighbourhood Centre is a platform where organisations are able to upload their own information they wish to share with the wider community, in an efficient and timely manner. 

Visit the Virtual Community and Neighbourhood Centre

The Community and Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 4.30pm, excluding public holidays. 

Phone  
(07) 4976 6300  

Address 
Ngallil Building, Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, Gladstone 
PO Box 29, Gladstone, QLD, 4680 
Email: info@gladstone.qld.gov.au 

Maxine Brushe Community Meeting Place
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bookings

Hiring a consult room or community hall

Venues differ in the range of facilities and equipment on offer.

Fees and charges apply to the venue hired, length of hire, facilities and equipment used and the nature of the event.

For queries or further information regarding hiring a room at the Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct contact the Facilities Bookings Officer on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

  • Maxine Brushe Community Meeting Place
  • Gumar Building - The Salvation Army Consult Room - Gumar (goo – mar) Byellee (Bailai) language for ‘Shield’
  • Ngallil Building Consult Room– GRC Community & Neighbourhood Centre - Ngallil  (nar – lee – ill) Gurang language for 'All of Us'
  • Nutchee Building Consult Room - Communities for Children - Nutchee (na – chee) Gooreng Gooreng language for ‘Family’.

Step 1 – Read the Venue Booking Conditions of Hire.

Step 2 - Complete an Venue Hire form ensuring you attach all supporting documentation. Please note: if you do not receive a confirmation email please re-read the instructions before resubmitting.

Submitting an application form does not equate to an approval for a room or hall booking. 

After an Expression of Interest has been assessed against the Precinct Values, a GRC staff member will be in contact regarding the outcome and/or further booking requirements.

For queries or further information contact the Facilities Bookings Officer on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Changes to bookings or cancellations must be submitted in writing and can be done via email or by using a Venue Booking Amendment Form.

Cancellation of bookings for the hire of premises may incur a fee, dependent on the amount of notice provided.

Amendments to bookings require approval.

Full or partial refund of fees is at the discretion of Council.

A security bond is required to be paid by the hirer at the time of booking as a guarantee of meeting Council conditions of hire requirements and as security against any breakages or additional cleaning resulting from hire.

A Request for Refund of Bond Form can be submitted later.

If there are no breach of hire conditions, bond fees will be returned within four weeks of the use of the facility.

When hosting a function or event on Council controlled land, you must have the correct public liability insurance in place.

Public liability insurance covers your function or event for any losses or damages suffered, or claimed to be suffered, by persons attending your function or event, or as a result of your function or event.

Hirers who use the venue more than 12 times within 12 months, must obtain Public Liability Insurance.

One-off or infrequent hirers are required to complete a Casual User Public Liability Insurance Form.

All upcoming events
 
23
Apr

Free BBQ Breaky & Lunch, hosted by The Salvation Army Gladstone
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Rise & shine ... Free food and a chat today with The Salvation Army Gladstone.

9am-1pm every Wednesday
 
23
Apr

Gladstone Baby NaN Supported Playgroup
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Free 10 week Supported Baby Playgroup held during school terms. For Caregivers and babies up to 12 months old.

Free - Registration required.

9.30am-11.30am Wed (during school terms)
 
23
Apr

Gladstone Toastmasters
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Gladstone Toastmasters meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. New members and guests over 18 years of age are welcome to join our supportive, friendly and fun filled meetings.
 
24
Apr

Fiesta Loca: Dance Lessons
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
From beginners to advanced, experience the joy of dance through fun classes and social dancing.

Every Thursday: Social Swing is at 6pm | Latin from 7pm
 
28
Apr

Emergency Food Relief - Boyne Valley
Location: 28 Degalgil Street, Boyne Valley
If you are needing a little extra support, emergency food relief is now available. Please note limited stock available.

9am-12pm Every Monday and Friday
 
02
May

Emergency Food Relief - Miriam Vale
Location: Queensland Country Women's Association - Miriam Vale / Bororen Branch
If you are needing a little extra support, emergency food relief is now available. Please note limited stock available.

10am-12pm Every Friday
 
05
May

Grief Support Circle
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Anyone is welcome to attend this intimate support circle that prioritises creating a safe space to feel supported after experiencing bereavement.

Held 1st Monday of each month.
 
06
May

ACF Gladstone Community Group Meeting
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Join ACF Gladstone for our monthly group meeting at Philip Street Precinct on the first Tuesday of the month.

6pm-7.30pm
 
08
Jun

Picnic at the Precinct
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Join us for a 'Picnic at the Precinct', a vibrant event designed to foster social inclusions and connectedness within our community.

10am-1pm Sun 8 Jun 2025.
 
21
Jun

CQ Health Sport and Recreation Expo
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Whether you practice regular wellness or are just getting started, we can support you to take a step forward in your health and wellbeing journey.

9am-1pm, Sun 21 Jun 2025
 
31
Jul

Dorrie Day Careers Expo
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Dorrie Day is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded organisations and businesses to come and connect with First Nations job seekers who aspire to work in your industry.

10am-3pm Thu 31 Jul
 
02
Aug

Port Curtis Orchid & Foliage Inaugural Show
Location: Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct
Join us for the highly anticipated Port Curtis Orchid and Foliage Show, an extraordinary celebration of nature's beauty!

Sat August 2 (9am-4pm)
Sun August 3 (9am-2pm)
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PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680

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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gooreng Gooreng and the Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

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