Neighbourhood Night Studio - Food Safety

Keep your community safe while you serve!

Whether you are flipping burgers at a weekend fundraiser or managing a busy community canteen, understanding food safety is essential. For not-for-profit organisations, maintaining high food safety standards isn't just about best practice, it is a vital part of protecting your supporters and ensuring your organisation remains compliant with local health regulations. Even for casual events like a sausage sizzle, proper handling, storage, and preparation are key to preventing foodborne illness and safeguarding your group's reputation.

We are hosting this practical, easy-to-understand session as part of our Neighbourhood Night Studio, our relaxed evening program where the community comes together to learn and connect.

What we will cover:

• Safe food handling and preparation techniques.
• Temperature control for high-risk foods.
• Correct cleaning and sanitisation procedures.
• Regulatory requirements for NFP food stalls and canteens.

Session Details:

• Date: Tuesday, 4 August
• Time: 5:30 - 7:30
• Location: Hervey Bay Community Centre, 22 Charles Street Pialba 
• Cost: Free

Making it Easy to Attend:

Because this is part of our Night Studio program, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to join us. We are pleased to provide:

• Free Dinner: Fuel up while you learn!
• $5 Childrens activities: Relax knowing the kids are looked after on-site while you complete your training.

Give your volunteers the confidence to serve the community safely in a calm, welcoming environment.

Neighbourhood Night Studio is a relaxed, welcoming after-hours creative space where adults can explore art, learn new skills, and connect with others in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Running weekly in the early evening, the program is designed for beginners and non-artists, with an emphasis on process over perfection and people over performance. To remove barriers and make participation easy, sessions are low-cost, wheelchair accessible, and supported with clear, encouraging guidance. To further support inclusion, free dinner and $5 on-site supervised children's activities will be provided, making it easier for parents and carers to attend, slow down, and enjoy time for creativity, connection, and wellbeing., slow down, and enjoy time for creativity, connection, and wellbeing.

This event is part of the HBNC’s Local Learning Network, a series of courses and workshops aimed at introducing Fraser Coast residents to new ideas, skills and friends. This event is Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

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