Resilient Connections: Strengthening bonds and reducing loneliness

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.

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

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    Location: The Urangan Community Wellness Centre, Elizabeth Street, Urangan, 4655

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  • Free Women’s Self-Defence (Monday + Wednesday)

    Weekly: A supportive, beginner-friendly self-defence program that builds real confidence and practical skills to help women feel safer in everyday life. Read more

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

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  • 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. Read more

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    Location: Urangan Community Wellness Centre, Elizabeth St (opposite Miller St), Urangan , 4655

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