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Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) participated in a community relations project at Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. They visited children’s and adult rehabilitation units and provided patients with a sampling of traditional Aussie foods like Vegemite on toast and meat pies. Here are some features of Brisbane community to enjoy.

Cultural Diversity

Australia is a culturally diverse nation and Brisbane is no exception with many people from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. There are 19 suburbs in the Greater Brisbane PHN region where 50 per cent or more of the residents were born overseas – most commonly New Zealand, England, Mainland China and India. The southern suburbs of Sunnybank, Calamvale and Runcorn have strong communities of Asian descent while Kuraby and Runcorn host vibrant Indian communities. The inner city of Brisbane is also very multicultural with many restaurants, cafes and shopping centres catering to a wide variety of cuisines.

The QAGOMA, Queensland’s premier art gallery, is home to one of the best collections of Asian and Pacific artwork in the world. Many other cultural and community groups can be found throughout the city, including the Phap Quang Temple on Blunder Road and the hybrid Christian Caodist religion in Inala Plaza.

Brisbane residents can access Council services, programs and information in their own language through the Queensland Multicultural Resource Directory. Council libraries welcome people from all cultural backgrounds and offer children’s storytime, English conversation groups and collection of books in a range of languages. Council’s web content is also translated into a number of languages using Google translate, available from the footer of every page. There are also numerous sporting clubs, community groups and migrant support services.

Sports

Sports is an important part of the Brisbane lifestyle with international and national events, competitive leagues and recreational pursuits. The city boasts 20 public swimming pools, kilometres of dedicated bikeways and numerous ovals and stadiums. These include the Gabba (a 42,000 seat round stadium at Woolloongabba), Lang Park (also known as Suncorp Stadium at Milton, a 52,500-seat rectangular stadium which is home to the Rugby league club Brisbane Broncos), Ballymore Stadium and the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.

The city is home to the A-League soccer team Brisbane Roar FC, a professional baseball team, the Brisbane Bandits; an Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Brisbane Lions; a field hockey team the Brisbane Blaze; a cricket club, the Brisbane Heat; and a netball club, the Queensland Firebirds.

Other community sporting activities include basketball, futsal and golf. Many clubs have Junior coaching programs and some also run weekend competitions for children. Touch Football is another popular community activity with City Touch operating 3 nights a week across 10 venues in Brisbane. There are 14 squash clubs in Brisbane with several offering Junior coaching and time for Junior players to take to the courts. Golf is a great way to get into the outdoors and there are a number of golf clubs in Brisbane that welcome juniors.

Disc golf is an outdoor recreational activity that uses a disc to hit a target and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Council has two dedicated Disc Golf courses at a number of parks and you can find out where to play and which ward offices to borrow equipment from by visiting this page.

Nightlife

Brisbane is a city that thrives after dark. The Valley is the major party hub but there are also laneway bars that play live music and basements with a variety of games like pinball or classic consoles. There are also plenty of places to drink and dance from cosy pubs with courtyards to large mega-clubs like X Cargo.

The city's top dance club blasts house and electronica all night long. The Met is a bouquet of rooms - Bamboo, Coco and the main Met room - each with their own vibes. The venue has a huge LED screen, cutting edge sound and hypnotic lighting that will keep you on the dance floor until sunrise.

Other excellent dance venues include the wildly popular The Beat megaclub which has been spinning tunes for over 30 years and attracts a diverse crowd. The Black Bear Lodge has a hipster vibe and is popular with locals who enjoy live music and DJs among distressed brick walls and vintage furniture.

Grasshopper is a 'laneway bar' typical of the small bars trend in Australia. This hidden gem is a must-visit in Brisbane and is inspired by the Prohibition-era gin joints of America. The bartenders here are the best in town and they serve up some inventive cocktails infused with everything from ginger to green tea. The Bowery is another popular jazz bar that fuses old world elegance with modern influences. It features live jazz during the week and DJs on weekends.

Hospitality

While Brisbane may not have the glitz and glamour of some other big cities, its hospitality industry is making a name for itself. From world-class hotels to hole-in-the-wall eateries, the city is home to a variety of options for food and beverage lovers. These venues are looking for qualified hospitality workers, so if you’re interested in a career in the field, consider studying at one of the local colleges that offer a Hospitality Management Degree in Brisbane.

Stay in a hotel that’s as stylish as you are at The Johnson in Spring Hill, designed with the arty aesthetic of abstract Sydney artist Michael Johnston in mind. Formerly the Fantauzzo, this cutting-edge Art Series property is a little like Flatiron skyscrapers in the city of Brisbane, with sweeping curves and liberal splashes of color. Book a suite, which range from studios to two-bedroom penthouses, and enjoy the stunning views of the CBD, South Bank Parklands, and the Brisbane River.

When it’s time to eat, head over to the nearby Southbank, where you can explore the restaurants and bars of this lively neighborhood. A few doors down is Mantra on Edward, a cozy 1912 building with lovely rooms that give you the feel of an apartment without taking up much space. The calming color palette, leafy streets, and wonderful cafes of this district make it the perfect spot for a short or long stay.