FULL LIST: Ipswich groups, activities to kickstart 2022 New Year’s resolutions
From financial counselling to netball clubs, there are a vast number of organisations available to help Ipswich residents achieve their 2022 goals. See a comprehensive list here.
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To many, the beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reorganise and continue good practices, commit to changing certain behaviours, and make their life more enjoyable.
Whether Ipswich residents have sat and penned their resolutions in a journal — writing perhaps that they would like to ‘learn something new’ or ‘spend less money’ — or not, there are some easy ways they can work towards their 2022 goals.
The growing city has a vast number of resources, groups, and activities, ranging from financial counselling to social sport, that are ready for people to dive into immediately.
See a comprehensive list of organisations that could help you achieve your 2022 goals, below.
ART
LITTLE MOON STUDIO
People of all ages can kickstart their art at Eastern Heights’ newest creative hub, Little Moon Studio.
The shopfront arrived at 1/84 Grange Rd late last year, intended to be a social outlet for some, a therapeutic outlet for others, and a creative outlet for all.
Workshops, including ‘crafty kids and sensory play’ sessions for children aged six weeks to five years old and ‘craft club’ sessions for adults, are held weekdays at the studio.
Those eager to throw themselves into art, to meet new people, or simply try their hand at something different in 2022 might like to support this new venture of Ipswich resident Ashleigh Nguyen.
For more information, visit the Little Moon Studio website here.
SIP AND DIP
For those looking to be more creative in 2022, Sip ‘n’ Dip Ipswich is a fun way to make it happen.
Classes this year commence on January 7, ranging from learning to make resin pieces and candles to painting with watercolour.
The purpose of the classes is to help people access their creative side in a way that is low-pressure and affordable.
See a full list of 2022 Ipswich classes here.
BOOK CLUB
IPSWICH LIBRARIES BOOK CLUBS
If ‘read more’ is a goal for this year, Ipswich Libraries should be at the top of the list of places to check out.
Gather a group of friends together and register your book club with Ipswich Libraries to access a range of books from the ‘book club sets’.
As a book club member, a person can borrow for a period of eight weeks and loan up to two book club sets — each comprising 10 copies.
Find out how to register a book club, here.
DANCE
NY DANCE
If getting back into the swing of dancing was a New Year resolution, NY Dance could be the solution.
Based at 2B/31 Briggs Rd, Ipswich, the dance school has a range of classes this year for adults, boys, teenagers, and children.
There are daily sessions for adults alone, which make for a “fabulous” workout as well as being fun.
Visit NY Dance’s website for more details.
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
UNITINGCARE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE
Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions worldwide are to save more and spend less. Luckily, there are a number of local organisations that can help Ipswich residents with this.
Funded by the Queensland government’s Financial Resilience program, UnitingCare offers a service at 39 Limestone St, Ipswich to help people get on top of their finances.
Those in need of urgent help are advised to call the National Debt Helpline (1800 007 007), but others who would like to take control of their budget and finances can register their interest in an appointment with a UnitingCare financial counsellor by filling out a form on the organisation’s website.
More information, including about grants and financial support, creating a budget, car repossession, and electricity bills, can be found on the UnitingCare website.
FISHING
IPSWICH AMATEUR FISHING CLUBS’ ASSOCIATION
People of all age groups from juniors to veterans interested in joining a fishing club can look no further than the Ipswich Amateur Fishing Clubs’ Association.
Through this club, all types of angling are promoted with competitions and anglers are entitled to fish in the Australian Anglers Association National Championships.
Queensland Amateur Fishing Club Association (QAFCA) has existed and been a place for members to socialise and hone their skills since 1949.
“There is an abundance of expertise in fishing clubs which has been developed over many years and there is no better way to gain this knowledge than through a personal association,” QAFCA stated on its website.
To enquire about joining the Ipswich club, click here.
SOCIAL SPORT
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Popular netball club Brothers is on the lookout for players across all levels in the upcoming season, with games set to start in March and grand finals set to take place in September.
Both returning and new members from the age of seven and above can register to join from 10.30am on January 29 at Brothers Leagues Club’s function room, or online early this month.
Uniforms will be available at the club for try-on and to order.
To stay up to date with the latest Brothers Netball Club information, including online registration details, visit the club’s Facebook page here.
GOODNA NETBALL CLUB
Those based in and around Goodna who are looking to continue or start their netball journey can do so with Goodna Netball.
‘Sign-on day’ is January 29 at the Goodna netball courts, from 9am to 12pm.
Those interested can speak to members of the committee about any registration and sign-up queries on the day.
For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page here.
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Established in 1936, Ipswich-based hockey club Hancock Brothers has ladies’, men‘s and junior teams and always welcomes new members.
It is affiliated with the Ipswich Hockey Association and Brothers Leagues Club and remains a strong force in Ipswich hockey more than 20 years after the club entered its first teams in the 2001 Ipswich Hockey Competition.
Players range from six year olds to adults, and the club is based at Raceview, making it the place for any hockey-minded Ipswich resident to get started.
For more information, visit the club’s website here.
HEART-OUT MUAY THAI
There are a number of martial arts schools based in Ipswich, but Heart-Out Muay Thai is one of the most popular.
Located at 2 Waite St, Ipswich, the Muay Thai kickboxing and boxing gym is a place for people to improve their fitness, strength, confidence, and self defence skills.
It also prides itself on helping people with their discipline, goal setting, individuality and teamwork, with members regularly coming together for social events.
People interested in competing as both amateurs and professional fighters have had success through this Ipswich club.
To find out more about classes and membership, click here.
IPSWICH RANGERS RUGBY UNION CLUB
Ipswich rugby union club Ipswich rangers is looking for new and experienced players aged 17 years and above to join its women’s, men’s, and colts teams for the upcoming season.
A pre-season meet and greet and training session for all teams will be held on Thursday January 20 at 6.30pm, followed by a barbecue and drinks. For more information, contact Nick Scott on 0416 609 848.
The club will host a sign-on day on Saturday February 5 at Woodend Park from 2.30pm, for under sixes to seniors, with a free barbecue, canteen and discount bar.
Expressions of interest are also now being accepted for coaches and managers of juniors and seniors teams at secretary@rangersrugby.com.au.
For information about joining the women’s 12s rugby in 2022, contact Meg on 0422 855 801.
See Ipswich Rangers Rugby Union’s Facebook page for more.
PARKRUN
Ipswich Parkrun is an increasingly popular free event for runners of all backgrounds, beginning each Saturday at 7am in Limestone Park.
Whether the goal is to walk more, run more, volunteer, or meet new people, a weekly 5km Parkrun could be the solution.
“We encourage people of every ability to take part, from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians, from juniors five years or older to those with decades of experience,” Parkrun stated on its Facebook.
“All runners receive encouragement and enjoy being part of a community event open to all standards.”
For more information, follow Ipswich Parkrun on Facebook or visit the Parkrun website.
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