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.

Download and read the full paper and attachments.

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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.
BUNDABERG: Divorce Workshops (Aug 19, 2021)

Wide Bay-Burnett Community Legal Service (WBBCLS) is running a free workshop to provide a step-by-step guide to completing the divorce application, hearing dates and documentation
GYMPIE: Divorce Workshop (Aug 12, 2021)

Wide Bay-Burnett Community Legal Service (WBBCLS) is running a free workshop to provide a step-by-step guide to completing the divorce application, hearing dates and documentation
HERVEY BAY: Tenancy Rights - QSTARS presentation (Aug 10, 2021)

QLD Statewide Tenant Advice & Referral Service (QTARS) is running a free information workshop to help residents understand their tenancy rights and responsibilities

Homelessness advice and support

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

A positive and helpful guide for connecting young people with mental health services.
COVID-19 Resources
Where to get assistance

Updated delivery of Fraser Coast Services due to COVID-19
The Little Purple Book

The Little Purple Book is a guide to inclusive groups, activities and events on the Fraser Coast.
School Leavers Guide

A guide to help you make the right decision when leaving school.
Just in case - Contact Card

A contact and help card for welfare, housing and immediate help services.
The Little Black Book

A directory of services to empower men to reach their potential and enjoy a long and high quality life.
The Little Lime Pocket Book

A guide to welfare and support on the Fraser Coast.

TransComCare

A community transport program for the frail, aged, people with a disability and their carers with no other means of transport.
Comfort Kitchen

The Comfort Kitchen program provides free nutritious meals in a friendly social setting to disadvantaged people in the Fraser Coast community.
Play With Your Kids

The play with your kids program at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre provides a supportive playgroup for families with children from birth to 8 years.
Reconnect

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

The Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Service provides free, quality legal advice to the Fraser Coast, Gympie, Bundaberg and North Burnett regions.
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.
Hervey Bay Community Centre

The Hervey Bay Community Centre is our flagship site where a number of programs, services and events are delivered.
Bay's Biggest Sleep Out - August 7, 2021

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Red Tape Shredders bring you the biggest sleep-out event of Wide Bay. To be held on August 7, 2021 evening, this initiative is aimed at raising funds to combat homelessness prevailing in Wide Bay and help people live with dignity.
Contact Us

Contact the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre for assistance, information and referral.
FROM THE CEO: Unveiling a new chapter for Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre

For all its natural beauty, tourism drawcards and idyllic lifestyle opportunities, the region we call home still has significant social issues impacting the community. The Wide Bay-Burnett region, of which the Fraser Coast is a part, is home to some of Australia’s best beaches, whale watching sites, heritage buildings and family-friendly experiences. But it is also home to crippling unemployment rates, crushing loneliness and everyday struggles to connect and just get by.