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Aged & Inclusion

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.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme: Visits for older people

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme: Visits for older people

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

Published: 4th November, 2019

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Brooke Anthony

Connecting Communities: Social Prescription

Connecting Communities: Social Prescription

HBNC’s Free Connecting Communities Social Prescription Program connects Fraser Coast residents to social activities, groups and clubs for fun and connection. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2023

Updated: 13th November, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

Fraser Coast Social Support Services: Building Connections for a Older Residents

Fraser Coast Social Support Services: Building Connections for a Older Residents

Individual and group social support for older people and their carers. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2023

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

Scam Smart Booklet: Stay Alert, Stay Safe, Stop Scams

Scam Smart Booklet: Stay Alert, Stay Safe, Stop Scams

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

Published: 23rd October, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

SLASS: Supporting seniors at risk of elder abuse

SLASS: Supporting seniors at risk of elder abuse

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

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Brooke Anthony

TransComCare: Community transport for older people

TransComCare: Community transport for older people

Subsidised community transport for older adults and people with disabilities with no access to comfortable transport to run important errands. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 6th February, 2026

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  • Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

    Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

    Join us for coffee and crochet sessions each Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Rock Painting

    Rock Painting

    Join Tash from Hervey Bay Rocks for a FREE fun and creative rock painting workshop!

  • Pilates in Motion (Matwork)

    Pilates in Motion (Matwork)

    Pilates: Learn how to connect, correctly engage & strengthen your core muscles. Then, apply this connection in functional flowing sequences.

  • Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

    Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

    Join us for coffee and crochet sessions each Tuesday and Thursday.

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  • The Tree House Urangan Community Wellness Centre

    The Tree House Urangan Community Wellness Centre

    The Tree House - Community Wellness Centre will be a space to support community members positive wellbeing. Managed by the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre.

  • TransComCare: Community transport for older people

    TransComCare: Community transport for older people

    Subsidised community transport for older adults and people with disabilities with no access to comfortable transport to run important errands.

  • Play With Your Kids: Playgroup for families

    Play With Your Kids: Playgroup for families

    The Play With Your Kids (PWYK) program provides a supportive activities-based playgroup for families with children from birth to 8 years.

  • Welcome to HBNC

    Welcome to HBNC

    The mission of HBNC is to provide a place for people to belong, feel safe and be connected to a community of support.

  • Help us create connected communities

    Help us create connected communities

    Donations support HBNC to deliver services to the disadvantaged and vulnerable community.

  • Christmas spectacular to light up Botanic Gardens

    Christmas spectacular to light up Botanic Gardens

    The Botanic Gardens will be transformed into a magical wonderland of dazzling lights set to enchant local families and visitors with a safe holiday experience.

  • Leadership team

    The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is led by a passionate group of people who bring in their unique skillsets to ensure the local community remains at the core of everything we do.

  • Comfort Kitchen: Sharing Meals, Building Connections

    Comfort Kitchen: Sharing Meals, Building Connections

    Comfort Kitchen is a free weekly community meal program designed to bring people together in a safe, welcoming space.

  • Bay Families: Supporting parents and carers

    Bay Families: Supporting parents and carers

    The Bay Families program assists parents/carers with children aged 0-18 years who are experiencing personal, social, emotional or financial difficulties.

  • Support Comfort Kitchen

    Support Comfort Kitchen

    By donating to Comfort Kitchen, you're not just providing a meal - you're providing a sense of community, belonging, and hope.

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HBNC is a child safe organisation. HBNC has a zero-tolerance approach to harm and abuse and is actively committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. 
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