For all its natural beauty, tourism drawcards and idyllic lifestyle opportunities, the region we call home still has significant social issues impacting the community. The Wide Bay-Burnett region, of which the Fraser Coast is a part, is home to some of Australia’s best beaches, whale watching sites, heritage buildings and family-friendly experiences. But it is also home to crippling unemployment rates, crushing loneliness and everyday struggles to connect and just get by. Read more
This year, our theme is Connection, so we're proud to introduce the 2023 Calendar: The Year of Sharing With Your Community. Read more
The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre was founded in 1989 as a community-based initiative to provide help, friendship, and support to the most disenfranchised people in the community. Read more
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The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) provides friendship and companionship through one-on-one visits to older people in Residential Aged Care or Home Care Package recipients who are socially isolated. Read more
Find HBNC's Annual Reports here. Read more
Our platters have been designed to offer a complete catering solution. Variety is the key, and we have a large number of combinations to suit any situation, including breakfast meetings, lunches, morning and afternoon teas, functions and picnics. Read more
An outdoor courtyard/laneway space, suitable for informal gatherings, BBQ's and social events or as an extension of your inside function/event. Read more
The Bay Families program assists parents/carers with children aged 0-18 years who are experiencing personal, social, emotional or financial difficulties. Read more
The Boardroom is the perfect business meeting space, suitable for groups of 8-10 people. This room is equipped with a large boardroom/conference table and chairs, teleconference phone, video conferencing and access to a Smart Board, and Wi-Fi access. Read more
If you're looking for a space for your parent's group to meet up regularly, or somewhere to host a study session, this is the spot for you. The Bub Hub, located in The Neighbourhood Hive, is a great space for a relaxing get together, small children's party or a casual business meeting. Read more
Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) provides the multicultural community of the Wide Bay region with services including Culture Caf, conversational English classes and garden clubs to promote social inclusion Read more
Caring for People With Dementia is a practical guide for carers living in the Fraser Coast region. It will provide you with details of some of the challenges you may face, some tips on overcoming these challenges, and where to find local support services. This guide also provides information for the wider community to understand more about dementia. Read more
We offer a top quality catering service through our social enterprise, The Wandering Teapot. Read more
Colour in with these HBNC colour books. One for adults and one for children. Read more
The Comfort Kitchen program provides free nutritious meals in a friendly social setting to disadvantaged people in the Fraser Coast community. Read more
fully stocked commercial grade kitchen available for hire Read more
The Community Access Program aims to boost financial literacy, digital skills, and mental, social and emotional well-being for Fraser Coast residents (priority given to residents aged 18-36). Read more
Local contacts for a range of interests and issues, including computer assistance, counselling, hotlines and more. Read more
The Community Navigators program provides support to build a stronger and more resilient community by helping people access essential services and activities. Read more
With your support, we can continue to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Read more
Terms and conditions for competitions run by the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Read more