COVID-19 Resources

Important Resources during COVID-19

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What to do if you are unwell

Feeling unwell? If you develop a fever, a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath within 14 days of overseas travel, contact a doctor or

CALL 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

Latest

Business Starter Workshop – How to start a Business (14 Oct)

In this FREE workshop you will find out how to prepare a business plan, market research, registering your business (ABN), registering a trading name, registering your domain name, registering social media handles and any other licenses and registrations that are needed.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS: Natasha strives for cultural safety

Each week, we will feature a member of the HBNC team, giving you a chance to Meet the Neighbours. The goal is to highlight and celebrate the people at the heart of our organisation, who work tirelessly to make the Wide Bay Burnett community a stronger and more resilient one.
Problem Solving with Critical and Creative thinking

Join us for a workshop to explore problem-solving with critical and creative thinking by Dr. Lisa Daniel, an expert in regional development and social innovation.
Culture Caf - Singapore (October 7th, 2021)

The monthly Culture Caf brings another round of cross-cultural experiential learning events to the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre. In our upcoming Culture Caf, we will explore the culture of Singapore

Strategic Housing Issues Paper 2021

The Strategic Housing Issues Paper 2021 brings together data and recommendations regarding the housing crisis currently facing the Wide Bay region.
Homelessness advice and support

Download the Homelessness Flowchart for simple advice on where to find help.
2021 YEAR OF FUN!
Culture Chart
The Little Blue Book

A positive and helpful guide for connecting young people with mental health services.
Where to get assistance

Updated delivery of Fraser Coast Services due to COVID-19
Fraser Coast Social Plan Publication

Read the Social Plan for the Fraser Coast
The Little Purple Book

The Little Purple Book is a guide to inclusive groups, activities and events on the Fraser Coast.
Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan for the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre - building resilience and to strengthen capacity in the Wide Bay Burnett.
Gratitude Report

The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Gratitude Report celebrates the achievements of the employees and volunteers, inspiring to make a difference to the Fraser Coast.

Transport for seniors and people with a disability

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

The Comfort Kitchen program provides free nutritious meals in a friendly social setting to disadvantaged people in the Fraser Coast community.
The Neighbourhood Hive

The Neighbourhood Hive is an initiative of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, aimed at breaking down social barriers, encouraging innovation and promoting collaboration in our community through the sharing of skills and knowledge.
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.
Support for young people at risk of homelessness

We work with young people at risk of homelessness and their families to ensure they can stay in a safe home environment.
Hervey Bay Community Centre

The Hervey Bay Community Centre is our flagship site where a number of programs, services and events are delivered.
Free legal advice and education

The Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Service provides free, quality legal advice to the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Bay's Biggest Sleep Out - Oct 9, 2021

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Red Tape Shredders bring you the biggest sleep-out event of Wide Bay. To be held on October 9, 2021 evening, this initiative is aimed at raising funds to combat homelessness prevailing in Wide Bay and help people live with dignity.
Picnic Under The Stars

Join us for a fundraiser picnic under the stars for the upcoming Treehouse Urangan Community Wellness Centre and enjoy an evening of great entertainment & dancing under a full moon at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens.
Welcome to HBNC

The mission of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is to build a strong, cohesive and healthy community.