The Wandering Teapot: Breaking the unemployment cycle

The mission of our social enterprise: "Every cup helps change a life"

Our social enterprise, The Wandering Teapot runs a fully functioning cafe, retail & catering business and hospitality training programs to support the at-risk youth of the Wide Bay region.

We work in partnership with youth support programs Our Voice and Reconnect to offer work experience and placement opportunities in our café, pop-up shop and catering assignments including the Cupcakes for Change project.

All profits are reinvested into programs aimed at ending local poverty and creating job opportunities for the at-risk youth of the Wide Bay region.

Cafe trading hours

Monday to Friday | 9AM - 1PM

Weekends and public holidays | Closed

Disability accessible, car parking available

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For Kylie O'Brien, completing hospitality training with HBNC has done more than get her ready for a job. It's completely changed her life.
Create your own side hustle with $20 Boss

FREE 9-week Young Change Agents Program for 12-17 year olds.

Illuminate 2.0: Introduction to Food Safety Certificate Course, FREE

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YETI: Youth Events Team Initiative

We are seeking expressions of interest from young people keen to deliver youth events across the Fraser Coast.
Scone Time held 1st Thursday of the month 10.00am - 11:30am. Cost $5 bookings preferred.

Connect with the local community and make new friends over fresh hot scones and a cuppa at the Urangan Wellness Centre. While you are there, find out about the exciting events and workshops happening at our newly renovated centre.
Young Entrepreneurs Hustle Hub

$20 BOSS is a free, 9 week program delivered by HBNC in partnership with Young Change Agents.
Fraser Coast Seniors Survey

HBNC is conducting a Seniors Survey to gather information from community members aged 65 and over to see how life is going and what challenges are being experienced.
Illuminate

Join us at Illuminate, a unique series of events and workshops aimed at empowering Hervey Bay jobseekers with the skills of the future! This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in the ever-evolving job market.
Connecting Communities: Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness

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Meet The Neighbours: Community outreach events

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Community Access Program: Boosting wellbeing, digital skills and financial literacy

The Community Access Program aims to boost financial literacy, digital skills, and mental, social and emotional well-being for Fraser Coast residents (priority given to residents aged 18-36).