Activities 

Working bees—the only way to spend a weekend at the Lazaret on Peel Island! 2013 dates and information available. 

Next FoPIA meeting—Generally held on the second Monday of each month, except public holidays. Meet at Indigiscapes, Runnymede Rd, Capalaba. 2013 calendar and more information.

Looking for Information

Do you have information about Peel Island's history or natural environment, or are you looking for information about your own family?

For general enquiries contact: Friendsofpeel@gmail.com

Become a member

A copy of the Friends of Peel Island brochure available.

New members are welcome. More information...

Latest Newsletter available

The FoPI Flyer for March 2012 (PDF 300 KB) is a special edition dedicated to the memory of our friend Rhonda Bryce and in recognition of the contributions she made to the Friends of Peel Island in particular, and to her community in general. Vale Rhonda, you are missed.

Archived copies of the FoPI Flyer are also available.

Events 

Restoration and re-dedication of Catholic church on Peel Island

In a moving ceremony members of Friends of Peel Island were present at the multidenominational service to rededicate the newly restored and refurbished Catholic church.

Details of this event and others are in the August 2011 edition of the FoPI Flyer.

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Permanent home for exhibition found

The exhibition "going to the gums" is now permanently on display at the Fort Lytton National Park.

Opening times - Sundays 10.00am to 4.00pm

Location - South Street, Lytton

Map and other information available.

Book on Peel Island's lazaret

"going to the gums...the lazaret on Peel Island" by Tracy Ryan, Rhonda Bryce and Gabrielle van Willigen

A pictorial short history of the lazaret, covering information on: the patients, staff, treatment, buildings and the closure of the lazaret.

Copies are available to FoPIA members for a special rate of $18.00 / non-members for $26.95, including postage and handling.

More information...

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