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Legal and rental advice

Our free legal advice and tenancy support services help vulnerable and disadvantage community members access valuable, expert support.

Community Access Program: Boosting wellbeing, digital skills and financial literacy

Community Access Program: Boosting wellbeing, digital skills and financial literacy

The Community Access Program aims to boost digital skills, and mental, social and emotional well-being for Fraser Coast residents (priority given to residents aged 18-36). Read more

Published: 26th June, 2023

Updated: 1st April, 2026

Author: Christian Berechree

Free legal advice and education

Free legal advice and education

The Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Service provides free, quality legal advice to the Wide Bay Burnett region. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2020

Updated: 28th July, 2025

Author: Brooke Anthony

QSTARS Tenancy Advice Service: Supporting Fraser Coast Renters

QSTARS Tenancy Advice Service: Supporting Fraser Coast Renters

The QSTARS Tenancy Advice Service is here to help renters navigate their tenancy journey. Whether you’re dealing with a tricky housing situation or just want to understand your rights and responsibilities, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2025

Author: Brooke Anthony

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

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  • Crochet, Coffee & Conversations

    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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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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