Community Groups

Ballet Theatre of Queensland

Description

Ballet Theatre of Queensland is Australia’s oldest continuing classical ballet company. BTQ is a not for profit organization which was created and continues to endeavor to provide professional performance and stagecraft opportunities to nurture talented young dancers, as well as fostering an appreciation of ballet amongst young and old audiences alike.

Each year BTQ presents six performances, utilizing all dancers in two casts. This means all dancers have the opportunity to learn and perform in a variety of roles.

BTQ auditions annually for our company members and is independent from any one dance school. To help maintain this independence, we rehearse at the Queensland Dance School of Excellence.  We are the only youth ballet company in Queensland which performs each year in the Playhouse at Queensland Performing Arts Centre, our State's premier arts complex.

BTQ performs professional quality classical ballets targeted at a young family audience which allows us to nurture not only young dance talent in Queensland, but also develop an appreciation of ballet amongst the younger audiences.

Our Artistic Directors, Timothy Brown and Libby McDonnell, are experienced professional dancers and choreographers. Timothy has performed with the Australian Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet, and has choreographed and danced extensively with the Qld Ballet and Expressions Dance Company. Libby has extensive experience as a contemporary dancer, choreographer and producer. Their experience and professionalism is another factor that distinguishes BTQ as being Queensland's premier youth ballet company.

Banyo Community Friendship Club

Description

The Banyo Community Friendship Club is an active group providing quality activities for senior members of our community.

They have friendly morning teas, bus trips, concerts and other activities. The club meets on Wednesday mornings at the Uniting Church Hall in Earnshaw Rd, Banyo.

If you would like to get involved, or if you know of someone in your neighbourhood who might be interested in joining this wonderful group, please contact Mr Graham Power.

Banyo RSL and Citizens' Auxiliary

Description

The RSL is a totally independent, apolitical organisation run by its members, for its members including members of the ex-service community and current serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

Meetings are usually held at 2:00pm on the second Sunday of each month at Multicap, 453 Earnshaw Road, Banyo

The RSL's Mission

The Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) is established for the principal purpose of promoting the interests and welfare of former and serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their dependants by:

• Assisting and caring for the sick, elderly and needy;
• Preserving the memory and records of those who served, suffered and died for the Commonwealth of Australia;
• Encouraging members of the League and citizens to serve the Nation with a spirit of self sacrifice and loyalty; and

Nurturing of the youth of Australia to ensure that the strength, vitality and security of
our Nation is preserved and enhanced. 

Why the RSL exists

Committees and office bearers are elected and organised at local levels (Sub Branches and Districts), at a State Branch level, and at National Level.

These committees exist to provide a voice to veterans and the currently serving, and to provide them with the assistance they require in accessing the welfare and entitlements they deserve.

League polices on such matters as Veterans' needs, the national flag, Defence Force conditions of service, Defence Service homes; medical and hospital benefits; and compensation are reviewed regularly and form the basis on which the RSL voices its opinion on these and other national issues. 

Banyo Rugby League Club