2021 YEAR OF FUN! Expand Get on board with our Year of Fun ideas, download our resources and find ways to promote 'fun'. In 2020 the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre initiated the year of Kindness to promote greater care for each other in our local community. A team of positive and passionate volunteers, known as the Kindness Crew, delivered a number of community activities such as the Kindness Mural at the front of the community centre, Kindness Doors with positive messaging placed in our schools and local businesses and as a finale the World Kindness Day Art Festival in November. With COVID-19 lockdowns starting in March, Kindnessbecame more important across the community in supporting one another through the many challenges. Following on from the year of Kindness, this year the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is introducing 2021 as the year of fun. While we acknowledge the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 we would like to encourage the community to engage in positive themed activities over the next 12 months. These activities are designed to bring happiness and fun through connection with each other. Our theme for January is Chalk It Up and we have packed some fun bags including some sticks of chalk for you to leave messages that foster greater joy in our community. You can write your messages on your driveway, pathway, sidewalk as long as the messages or drawings are in the community spirit of fun and goodwill. Please take a photo of your message and post to our Facebook page with the hashtag #FraserFUN. We invite everyone to replicate our fun ideas through your business, family or groups. Download and print the Fun Calendar
COVID-19 Resources Expand Important Resources during COVID-19 Information on COVID-19 and important resources link that has information on the virus in different languages, please follow by clicking the link below. Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert Translated resources link Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Factsheets for households Local resources Online library Become a member Information on borrowing online How to join the electronic library How to hire an e-book Mission Australia Information Japanese - how to fold origami cranes 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).
HELP - Runaway booklet A resource booklet for parents of children who have runaway from home. Expand This resource has been put together following interviews with parents who have had children and/or adolescents run away from home. It also includes information from the different services in the Fraser Coast who work with either families or children. Acknowledgement: This resource has been created by Caboolture Intercept Reconnect for anyone taking in a young person who has run away from home or been kicked out by their family. It has been adapted to the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre to include information for the Fraser Coast. HELP - Runaway Booklet
Homelessness advice and support Download the Homelessness Flowchart for simple advice on where to find help. Expand If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, there are a range of support services available in our community. We offer support through free weekly Comfort Kitchen meals and tenancy advice, while partnering with a number of other community organisations and government bodies. Download the Homelessness Flowchart for simple advice on where to find help. Homelessness Flowchart
HOST - Family Information book A Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre resource booklet for families and individuals who are taking care of a young person who has left or been kicked out of home. Expand The HOST - Family Information booklet provides detailed information for the families and individuals who are caring for a young person who has left or been kicked out of home. Acknowledgement: This resource has been created by Caboolture Intercept Reconnect for anyone taking in a young person who has run away from home or been kicked out by their family. It has been adapted to the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre to include information for the Fraser Coast. HOST - Family Information
Just in case - Contact Card A contact and help card for welfare, housing and immediate help services. Expand A publication in partnership between We Care 2, Fraser Coast Regional Council and Fraser Coast Homelessness Alliance. This contact card provides detailed information for Hervey Bay and Maryborough services that can assist with welfare/emergency relief, housing support and immediate help services. Just in Case Card
School Leavers Guide A guide to help you make the right decision when leaving school. Expand The School Leavers guide was created in partnership with the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and Fraser Coast Regional Council. This resource provides detailed information on services including career development, further education and training options, financial assistance available to help you make the right decisions for your future. School Leavers Guide
The Little Black Book A directory of services to empower men to reach their potential and enjoy a long and high quality life. Expand Fraser Coast Mates has been formed by a group of local businessmen concerned by the rise of debilitating mental health issues and rising suicide rates, especially in men across the region. The group aims is to build awareness about men’s mental health issues, bridgethe gap between support services and encourage mates to be better equipped to help their friends and colleagues in times of need.Fraser Coast Mates has partnered with the Fraser Coast Regional Council to create The Little Black Book. Sometimes you might be feeling stressed, anxious or angry, or just need to talk to someone. But sometimes you’re not really sure what to do or where to start. To help you on the path to good health, we’ve created the Little Black Book. The Little Black Book is a directory of services, contacts, support groups and aims to empower men to reach their potential and enjoy a long and high quality life. A healthy man, in body and mind, means healthy relationships, healthy families and healthy communities. Little Black Book
The Little Blue Book A positive and helpful guide for connecting young people with mental health services. Expand A positive and helpful guide for connecting young people with mental health services. View the Little Blue Book
The Little Lime Pocket Book A guide to welfare and support on the Fraser Coast. Expand The Fraser Coast Regional Council comprehensive guide to welfare and support services across the Fraser Coast. The Little Lime Pocket Book
The Little Purple Book The Little Purple Book is a guide to inclusive groups, activities and events on the Fraser Coast. Expand The Little Purple Book is a directory that provides information relating to mainstream local groups, activities and events that include and openly welcome people with a disability. The Little Purple Book