Community Groups & Sporting Clubs

Yungaburra Landcare Group Inc is involved with maintenance of the walking tracks and plantings at Peterson Creek in Yungaburra. This area has become very popular with visitors and locals hoping to see a platypus in the creek. The landcare group meets on Friday mornings (8 am) at Allumbah Pocket at the bottom of Penda Street in Yungaburra.

Welcome to the University of the Third Age (U3A) on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands!

So what is the Third Age?
Life can be divided up into roughly four stages, the first three of approximately 20 – 25 years each. The First Age is a time of growth and development under the guidance of our family and community. Education is mostly formalised as we learn and practice the life skills required in adulthood. The Second Age is the age of achievement, when we strive to establish careers, family and community. We earn our place in society and achieve status and security. Next is the Third Age, the age of fulfilment. We can look back and reflect on what is really important to us and what we may have neglected in those busy years. This age provides the opportunities to reach our full potential by completing any missing bits in our hearts, minds, bodies and spirits.

The U3A organisation is truly International, having been founded in France 50 years ago. Each U3A in Australia is locally autonomous with its own management committee of volunteers drawn from the membership. U3A groups are linked and supported by state networks.

Is it really a University?
Well it is, if you think of a university in the medieval sense as “a community of teachers and learners, a place where information is exchanged”. We do, as it turns out, have links with James Cook University and our members are welcome to attend some of its courses. However, the good news is there are no entry requirements for U3A, no exams, no degrees or awards granted, and very low fees or none at all!

Local organisation for french language and cultural experiences.

The members of Tableland Garden Group Inc. are amateur but dedicated gardeners from all over the Atherton Tablelands who love to meet and share gardening tips and enjoy visiting local gardens in our area.

Tolga Seniors is a group who encourages local people to get out of their houses and into some social time each month. People are encouraged to share their stories – sing favourite songs, share craft ideas, quizzes, share jokes and a cuppa. Sometimes have guest speakers speaking on relevant issues for Seniors. Just getting together and enjoying life.

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a nationwide network of learning groups aimed at encouraging people in their “third age” (generally no longer working in full time employment) to share their knowledge, skills and interests in a friendly environment. The Atherton Tablelands branch of U3A (U3AAT)was founded in March 2011. It aims to:
• Provide a service to community members who wish to continue to learn and broaden their horizons
• Enhance peoples’ health and wellbeing by delivering activities of interest
• Offer an avenue for social interaction
• Enable Members to share their expertise and interests.

Our Story

Charlie the horse was abandoned at only 18 months old at an agistment property. He was just turned out as land owners could not find the owner. He had not seen other horses for five years when the property sold.

He faced being shot where he stood, with no one wanting an unhandled, 18HH thoroughbred.

FFF came to the rescue. We had to walk the farm to find him and load him on a truck to bring him home.

His feet had not been done for years and were huge. He was so excited to see another horse, he had thought he was the only one left on the planet.

Charlie was so kind hearted and easy to work with and ride. We successfully re-homed him to a home daycare and became their mascot. He was a big, gentle giant who loved kids and would suck on their hair if they stood too close to the fence.

Charlie was the start of the FFF story, but it doesn’t end there. We continue in our efforts to rehabilitate, retrain and rehome animals in need.

BMX racing is fast, exciting fun that whole families can get involved in. With riders as young as two (2) to riders sixty-plus (60+), BMX is a sport that offers something for riders of all ages and abilities.

Riders race primarily on dirt tracks with berms and jumps to challenge their skills. BMX bikes are smaller than normal bicycles because the riders never sit down and need to be nimble on the bike. Riders wear full-face helmets, gloves, a long sleeve shirt and durable pants. Races are organised according to age groups and skill levels so everyone gets the opportunity to compete on a fair and competitive basis.

Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association (ATHA) has been a family-focused club promoting hockey in the Atherton Tableland community for over 80 years. ATHA players have represented the Atherton Tablelands throughout Queensland and Australia. We are proud of what ATHA has achieved and aim to continue this amazing legacy. Family-focused games are played each Saturday at Loder Park, Grau Street in Atherton.

Atherton Bowls Club is a friendly, all-inclusive bowls facility for all ages. We have a modern covered new green, licensed bar, air-conditioned clubhouse, club bowls to use, and wheelchair access to all amenities.