Our aged and disability services are aimed at helping aged and frail people, and those with a disability, to remain independent and connected to their community.
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
HBNC’s Free Connecting Communities Social Prescription Program connects Fraser Coast residents to social activities, groups and clubs for fun and connection. Read more
Individual and group social support for older people and their carers. Read more
Resilient Connections Lunch and Learn is a monthly social and learning session over a delicious meal. Meet new people, hear from local experts and leave with new knowledge about healthy living, disaster preparedness and other interesting topics Read more
HBNC’s Resilient Connections program is designed to help older adults in Hervey Bay strengthen social connections, reduce loneliness, and build confidence in disaster preparedness. Read more
Scams are increasingly sophisticated, targeting people through phone calls, text messages, emails, websites, social media—and even in person. They often impersonate trusted organisations, play on emotions, or promise quick money to catch you off guard. Read more
The Seniors Legal and Support Service (SLASS) offers free legal and support services for older residents of the Wide Bay region concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation. Read more
Subsidised community transport for older adults and people with disabilities with no access to comfortable transport to run important errands. Read more