Come Fishing

Fishability QLD has witnessed, first-hand, individuals sustaining tenancies, by feeling connected to community and being involved with a group who cares for them. Our motto is “Fish and forget”; however, our day-to-day service is “doing with, not for”. Fishability QLD also advocate for individuals through regular support and contact and ensures that no man or woman is left feeling like no-one is there for them or that their lives have no meaning. Healthy exercise, and getting out there, is not a common occurrence in the lives of most people experiencing vulnerability. Fishability QLD is dedicated to breaking down the barriers of social isolation and bettering people’s lives through community support and outdoor fun.  "Fish and Forget"

The Bribie Island Boat Charters Fishing Challenge”, is yearlong program held every 6 weeks at Bribie Island Boat Charters Spinnaker Sound Marina. Qualified staff and volunteers venture out with participants into the Pumicestone Passage on 8 to 12-seater BBQ boats, to compete in a year-long fishing competition with an End of Year Awards celebration! The cost to participants is $20p/p. Fishability QLD provides fishing equipment, facilitators, support/volunteers, bait and tackle.
For Bookings and enquiries please contact Fishability QLD on 0435 778 510
Dates remaining for 2019 are:

MON-FRI 4-8th Nov
End of Year Awards 5th December @ The Bongaree Jetty Community Fish Off

DATES FOR 2020
FEB 17th – 21st FEB
MAR 30th – 3rd APR
MAY 18th – 22nd MAY
JULY 20th – 24th JULY
SEP 7th – 11th SEP
NOV 2nd – 6th NOV
DEC End of Year Awards Ceremony TBC
(Bookings are already filling up for 2020 so please ensure you secure your bookings to avoid the waiting list)

The “Community Fish-Off “is a friendly fishing competition between organisations and teams and is held on multiple locations throughout Brisbane and the wider suburbs. Fishability QLD’s staff and volunteers take participants to fishing platforms and piers provided by the Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government - all of which have accessible facilities and no boat is required. Our next Community Fish Off is an awareness event for the kick off:

WHERE: Colmslie Recreation Reserve (End of Col Gardner Rd Off Lytton Rd Morningside)
WHEN: Thursday 17th October
TIME: 10:30am – 2pm
COST: FREE ($3 donation for BBQ $1 drinks)

WHERE: Wynnum Jetty, 137 Wynnum Esplanade, Brisbane.
WHEN: Thursday 14th November
TIME: 10:30am – 2pm
COST: FREE ($3 donation for BBQ $1 drinks)

WHERE: Bongaree Jetty, (First Ave & Toorbul Streets, Bongaree)
WHEN: Thursday 5th December
TIME: 10:30am – 2pm
COST: FREE ($3 donation for BBQ $1 drinks)

If you are an organisation aiding social inclusion and are interested in holding a fishing event, we are happy to arrange an outing for you. Get in touch with us.