COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE & SERVICES – REDBANK PALMS RESIDENTS
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This page has been compiled by the Residents Committee and provides contact details for residents within our village and organisations within the Ipswich area who may be able to offer assistance when required.
All details are subject to change without notice. Residents are encouraged to confirm availability, suitability, and any costs directly with the service provider.
VILLAGE RESIDENTS – SKILLS & SERVICES
Important note:
Any remuneration for work carried out within the village is arranged strictly between the parties involved. Payment may be by cash, kind, barter, or other mutual agreement.
Home & Property Maintenance
Handyman / Property Maintenance
Murray (Villa 22) – 0421 369 405
John Clapcott – 0400 972 022
Small Handyman Jobs (no ladder work)
Barry (Villa 140)
Clothing & Alterations
Hems and Alterations
Margaret (Villa 37)
Health & Pastoral Support
Home Health Care Equipment (Village-based)
Limited selection available for nominal weekly rental – please contact the Committee
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Justice of the Peace (Confidential Service)
Helen Aldridge (JP Qual) – Villa 75
Graham Parsons (JP Qual) – Villa 154
Dawn Barrie (C. Dec) – Villa 139
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Pastoral Care (Confidential)
Helen (Villa 22)
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GENERAL ASSISTANCE – IPSWICH AREA
Property, Cleaning & Trades
Air Conditioner Cleaning, House Washdowns, Solar Panel Cleaning, Driveway & Path Washdowns
Mak Makune – SOLARCLEEN – 0432 662 657
(Bulk village bookings usually organised annually around August/September)
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Solar Panel Cleaning
South East Solar Maintenance
7 Dandelion Drive, Springfield Lakes
Phone: 0423 392 634
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southeastsolarmaintenance
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Garage Door Installation, Service & Repair
Hoffy’s Construction, Bundamba
Contact: Mal Hoffman – 0407 183 073
Email: malhoffmann@yahoo.com
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Pest & Termite Control
Eclipse Pest Control – Peter Zimmerman
Phone: 07 3294 1894
Email: peter@eclipsepestcontrol.com.au
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Ipswich Snake Catchers
Bryan – 0413 028 081
Steph – 0421 455 077
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On-Site Computer Repairs
Virus removal, installation, internet setup
Vincent Keller – 4 Quarters Computing
Phone: 0431 014 511 or 07 3143 9050
Email: support@4qc.com.au
Website: www.4qc.com.au
Computer Repairs
Computer feeling a bit sick running slow maybe needs an upgrade
or been Infected by a virus.
Give Graham a call, 04 022 022 57 Villar 154.
PETS & ANIMAL SERVICES
Veterinary Clinics
Collingwood Park Vet Surgery
Shop 1a / 157 Collingwood Drive, Collingwood Park
Phone: (07) 3485 1520
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Ipswich Vet Clinic
42 Tiger Street West, Ipswich
Phone: (07) 3812 7533
Email: ipswichvetclinic@awld.com.au
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Booval Veterinary Hospital
12 South Station Road, Booval
Open until 8pm, house calls available
Phone: (07) 3282 6722
Animal Welfare & Support
Animal Welfare League QLD – Golden Hearts Seniors Pet Support Program
Free membership for people aged 65+
Includes emergency foster care and discounted vaccinations
Ipswich Clinic: 42 Tiger Street West, Ipswich
Phone: (07) 3812 7533
Grooming enquiries: (07) 5509 9033
Email: goldenhearts@awld.com.au
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Brisbane Animal Ambulance (24 hours)
Phone: 0411 237 112
Email: BrisbaneAnimalAmbulance@hotmail.com
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Pets in Peace
333 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich
Phone: 1800 100 909
24/7 pickup and pet cremation services
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Happy Cat Enclosures
53 Meadow Avenue, Coopers Plains
Phone: 0401 305 004
Website: www.happycatenclosures.com.au
TRANSPORT & MOBILITY
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Seniors Enquiry Line (QLD)
Phone: 1300 135 500
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Senior Shopper Service
Phone: 1300 366 265
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Taxi Subsidy Scheme (Queensland Transport)
50% taxi fare concession
Phone: 1300 134 755
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FlexiLink Maxi Cab Service
Book via Yellow Cabs – 1800 332 307
Wheelchair accessible
Fare: Adults $2 | Concession $1
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CODI Transport Services
Door-to-door transport for seniors and people with disabilities
Phone: 3818 1533
Office: Shop 1, 5 Jacaranda Street, East Ipswich
FOOD & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Meals on Wheels – Redbank
24 Brisbane Road, Redbank
Phone: (07) 3288 4961
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Ipswich Foodbarn
1 Darling Street East, Woodend
Phone: (07) 3496 1514
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IpswichFoodbarn/
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Harvest Angels
Low-cost food hampers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvestangelsinc/
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Good Shepherd No Interest Loans (NILS)
Loans $200–$3,000
Phone: 3816 1435
Website: https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/
COMMUNITY SERVICES & PROGRAMS
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Goodna Neighbourhood House
33 Queen Street, Goodna
Phone: (07) 3818 1648
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Justice of the Peace Service – Redbank Plaza
Level 3 (in front of Kmart)
Tue 1–3pm | Thu 6–8pm | Sat 10am–12pm
Free service
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Cineplex Theatre – Redbank Plaza
Discounted pensioner pricing
Website: https://www.cineplex.com.au
HEALTH, CONCESSIONS & GOVERNMENT SERVICES
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Centrelink – Goodna
1 William Street, Goodna
Phone: 13 24 68
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Pensioner Rates Concession – Ipswich City Council
Forms available through Village Manager
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60 and Better Program (Ipswich)
Phone: 07 3282 8644
Website: www.60andbetteripswich.com.au
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U3A Ipswich
Phone: 07 3282 7484
Email: contact@u3aipswich.org.au
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Fit4Life (Ipswich Hospital Program)
Cost: $5 per session
Email: info@ihfoundation.org.au
Phone: 1300 736 428
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Medicare – Goodna
DHS Service Centre, 1 William Street
FREE OR SUBSIDISED HEALTH SERVICES
Free shingles vaccination (age 70+)
Free dental care (eligible concession card holders) – Phone: 1300 300 850
Free DXA bone density scans (eligibility applies)
Free spectacles (one pair per year) – Specsavers Redbank Plaza
Free hearing aids – Bay Audio, Redbank Plaza
Free bowel screening kits – Phone: 1800 118 868
Free hospital parking – Ipswich Hospital
TECHNOLOGY & LEARNING
SeniorNet Ipswich
Phone: 0431 527 266
Email: admin@seniornet.com.au
HOME ASSIST PROGRAM
Government-funded support for eligible residents requiring home maintenance and modifications.
Phone: 3810 6662
Email: homeassist@ipswich.qld.gov.au
Services include minor home maintenance, safety modifications, and disability access improvements.
This information is provided for the convenience of residents. The Redbank Palms Residents Association does not endorse or guarantee services listed. Residents should independently confirm suitability and costs.
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This assistance information was last reviewed in February 2026
Please contact the Residents Association if you notice outdated details.
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