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Employment training

Building vital job skills and supporting community members to find their purpose.
Community Navigators: Help with navigating support services

Community Navigators: Help with navigating support services

The Community Navigators program provides support to build a stronger and more resilient community by helping people access essential services and activities. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 28th February, 2026

Author: Brooke Anthony

IRT: Industry Ready Training

IRT: Industry Ready Training

Industry Ready Training (IRT) supports community members aged 18 and older to find their purpose while improving employability and life skills. Whether you're just starting your journey into the workforce, seeking to change careers, or need help overcoming barriers to employment, our program is tailored to guide you towards achieving your goals. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2024

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

LIFT - Local Industry Futures Training

LIFT - Local Industry Futures Training

YAP - Youth Assistance Program; IRT - Industry Ready Training; TEC - Training and Employment Coaches Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2022

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

Local Learning Network: Workshops for learning new skills

Local Learning Network: Workshops for learning new skills

A range of programs, workshops and events organised by our Local Learning Network team Read more

Published: 8th October, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Brooke Anthony

Skilling Queenslanders for Work: Hospitality Training Program

Skilling Queenslanders for Work: Hospitality Training Program

Our highly successful COOK. BREW. CREATE Hospitality Training Program is for people looking to gain new skills, train to land a job or who are struggling to get back into the workforce. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2022

Updated: 18th May, 2026

Author: Brooke Robinson

Social Spark Lab: Social Innovation Training for Young People

Social Spark Lab: Social Innovation Training for Young People

HBNC, in partnership with the Volunteering Queensland and the Bendigo Community Bank, is excited to announce a dynamic Social Innovation Training program tailored for young individuals aged 13-17 years old. This initiative aims to empower youth with the skills and mindset needed to drive positive change within their communities. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2025

Updated: 9th March, 2026

Author: Christian Berechree

TEC: Training and Employment Coaches

TEC: Training and Employment Coaches

Training and Employment Coaches (TEC) are here to support community members aged 18 and older to enhance their employability and build essential life skills. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2024

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

The Wandering Teapot: Café and Catering with a Cause

The Wandering Teapot: Café and Catering with a Cause

Our social enterprise, The Wandering Teapot, is a hospitality training and education centre aimed at equipping at-risk Fraser Coast jobseekers with job-ready skills and experience. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 16th March, 2026

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Location: Hervey Bay Community Centre, 22 Charles Street, Pialba, 4655

YAP: Youth Assistance Program

YAP: Youth Assistance Program

The Youth Assistance Program (YAP) is designed to support Fraser Coast young people aged 15-18 who are seeking employment or further education and training opportunities. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2024

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Christian Berechree

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    Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

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

  • A Soulful & Heartfelt Approach to Community Practice

    A Soulful & Heartfelt Approach to Community Practice

    This full-day, reflective workshop is specially designed for community workers and helping professionals looking for a space to recharge, find inspiration, and connect with like-minded peers. If you are seeking to renew your energy and passion for the vital work you do, this session offers the perfect opportunity to step back and invest in yourself.

  • Launch Event! The Community Builders Journal

    Launch Event! The Community Builders Journal

    Join respected community practitioners Dr Peter Westoby and Rachael Donovan for a reflective and inspiring gathering celebrating the art of community building. This special event marks the official Hervey Bay launch of The Community Builders Journal—a powerful resource designed to spark connection, reflection, and positive change.

  • 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.

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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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