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Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4194 3000

Address: 22 Charles Street, Pialba 4655 Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.hbnc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Another way that we are committed to ZERO HOMELESSNESS is the introduction of the Tenancy Skills courses. These courses equip tenants to apply for rental properties with confidence that their applications will stand out from the rest. Narelle has been facilitating these courses since we first partnered with the Tenancy Skills Institute last year. I enjoy delivering this course and seeing the participants learning about resources and information that will help them become bet...ter tenants has really been a highlight for me, said Narelle. This course is a valuable resource for participants to gain awareness of their rights and responsibilities as tenants and is the difference between getting their applications approved or not. Tenants can now complete the course in a self-paced web learning environment. Read more: https://www.hbnc.com.au/skillsets-for-tenancies #Neighbourhoodfocus

24.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR to our amazing community. Here's to a happy, healthy and FUN 2021. We'd love to see your New Year's photos. Post them in the comments or send an email to [email protected].

24.01.2022 Find out more on how the parties compare for this election on issues that tenants face in Qld, visit: https://makingrentingfairqld.org.au

23.01.2022 Another way we are committed to SAFE AND CONNECTED COMMUNITIES is by providing our Kindness Garden - a safe community sleeping space. Our Bless Box lives here and provides essential items to community members in need. Can you help? For only $10 we can fill the box for a day! Donate through our Christmas Gift Shop: https://www.hbnc.com.au/shop/bless-box Today we are also celebrating World Kindness Day! Come along to the Hervey Bay Community Centre from 4pm - live music,... community art, food vans, bar & Wandering Teapot Cafe will be open! Don't forget to register: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/world-kindness-day #neighbourhoodfocus

23.01.2022 BOOK NOW: There are still spots available at the 11am and 1pm sitting for our Christmas Day lunch, held at the community centre. There will be a free, delicious meal on offer, plus a few special Christmas surprises! https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/picnic-in-the-park

23.01.2022 Treat yourself to a delectable tea tasting session with our staff from The Wandering Teapot. For $5 pp you will sample our selections and be served with our fancy petit fours! (sounds amazing!) This is our first event for the new Local Learning Hub, a series of courses and workshops aimed at introducing our community to new ideas, friends and skills.... We have limited spaces available so best to get in quick: https://www.hbnc.com.au//taking-tea-a-journey-through-the-

22.01.2022 MAKING RENTING FAIR: The Queensland Government is currently reviewing renting laws and Making Renting Fair in Qld is calling for progressive change for safe and decent places for renters. If you would like to have your say, visit: https://makerentingfairqld.org.au/

21.01.2022 HELP US REACH OUR GOAL: This has been a difficult year and we need your help to deliver life-changing and practical support to the most vulnerable people in our region. So far we have raised over $1500 through our Christmas Appeal, thanks to the generous support of community members and businesses! Can you help us reach our $5000 goal this Christmas? ... For as little as $10, you can make a difference and give a little differently this Christmas by purchasing directly to a specific cause or making a donation that suits you. Read more: https://www.hbnc.com.au/appeal/christmas-appeal-2020

20.01.2022 Do you love the outdoors and want to learn how to navigate an area without the use of a smart phone? The local Learning Hub invites you to join us for two Saturday afternoons in February to learn the basics of map reading, orienteering and navigation. Learn how to read a map, use a compass and navigate your terrain while meeting new people and having fun. #connectandlearn

18.01.2022 The third key focus area under our Strategic Plan is ZERO HOMELESSNESS. We are committed to ending homelessness in our community because: Relationship and family breakdowns are the leading triggers for the first instance of homelessness. 24% of young people on the Fraser Coast do not live with their parents and 14% do not feel safe at home. (Source: HBNC Youth Survey) There are more than 70,000 people on the public housing waiting list, putting more pressure on our alre...ady high rental vulnerability issues. #neighbourhoodfocus See more

17.01.2022 New Year's Eve is here at last! How will you be celebrating tonight? Let us know in the comments. PLUS we'd love to see your photos! Post them here or send an email to [email protected].

17.01.2022 The Kindness Garden was created in April 2019 to provide safe sleeping space for people as a part of our commitment to ZERO HOMELESSNESS. It is also home to the Bless Box, a place to donate to people who are in need in our community. Everyone is welcome to donate essential personal care or non-perishable food items to assist people who are homeless. It is located on Torquay Road side of the Hervey Bay Community Centre. Read more about the Kindness Garden project: https:/.../www.hbnc.com.au/news/the-kindness-garden You can show your support by donating to our ‘Zero Homelessness’ sleep-out hamper and hot shower packs through the Christmas catalogue: https://www.hbnc.com.au/appeal/christmas-appeal-2020 #neighbourhoodfocus

14.01.2022 The Local Learning Hub invites you to a fun morning of cards. Learn how to play phase 10 or come and help others play. This event is about having fun and learning new things over a cup of tea or coffee. #connectandlearn

13.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS: For a limited time only, The Wandering Teapot shop will be back in Stockland Shopping Centre! From November 30 until Christmas, we are bringing a 'pop-up' stall back to our old shop! The Wandering Teapot is a social enterprise of the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and contributes to our ZERO HOMELESSNESS goals. We sell tea, but that is not all that we do. Everything we make from sales goes towards funding our essential programs like Comfort Kitchen and R...econnect Youth Centre. Stay tuned for more updates. #neighbourhoodfocus In the meantime, if you would like to purchase some tea that makes a difference to your community, shop here: https://thewanderingteapot.org/

10.01.2022 GET SET FOR WORK: Do you want to gain a qualification that can lead to employment? We are introducing Skilling Queenslanders for Work. Complete a Certificate III in Individual Support and gain skills to work in the Aged and Disability Care industry. https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/skilling-qld-for-work-intake

10.01.2022 The Youth Mentoring Program creates OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH by supporting young people in the education system. Youth who are experiencing difficulty interacting, contributing and participating in the community are matched with trained volunteer mentors, providing them support by listening, goal setting, recognising strengths and to be a sounding board for ideas. Read more: https://www.hbnc.com.au/youth-and-family-mentoring Through these positive relationships, mentors can en...courage young people to achieve their goals in life! #neighbourhoodfocus This is an unfunded program and we rely on fundraising and donations. If you would like to help please visit our appeal: https://www.hbnc.com.au/appeal/youth-mentoring-2020

10.01.2022 The stage is set for a very merry Christmas here at the community centre! Thanks to an INCREDIBLE donation from MACE SMC - Wide Bay Chapter, we're ready to welcome almost 200 people through our doors tomorrow as we celebrate and share a free meal. There are still a few spots available at our 11am and 1pm Christmas lunch sittings. Book now: www.hbnc.com.au/Event/picnic-in-the-park

09.01.2022 Want to start or continue your writing journey in a low pressure but fun environment? Join this Local Learning Hub workshop over two evenings to get your creativity flowing as you begin your path to self journaling and writing. #connectandlearn

07.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY: We are currently running a survey to capture some local data from the community on the significant increase in falls. This survey has been created in order to develop a snapshot of how often and what impact falls have on the Fraser Coast Community. Your assistance in answering this survey will help the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre and partners in identifying and developing a response for elderly people who may suffer a fall. We thank you for your responses. Click here to complete the 2-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7FWRLTF

07.01.2022 GIVING HOPE TO CHILDREN: Congratulations to Kathryn Rodda from Hope in a Suitcase for winning the Judge's Choice at the Community Innovator Pitch Night last week! Hope in a Suitcase provides essential items such as toiletries, clothing, cuddly toys, books, journals and items to encourage creativity and a distraction to children entering foster care. What a great example of supporting HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY. #neighbourhoodfocus Read more: https://www.hbnc.com.au//giving-hope-to-children-in-foster

06.01.2022 Still deciding whether or not to come to our World Kindness Day celebration? Here's everything you need to know! If you are coming along, make sure you use #neighbourhoodkindness on all your social media posts from the night so we can see photos of all your smiling (and kind!) faces. We can't wait to see you there!

05.01.2022 For over 17 years, Ros Connor has been a passionate advocate for ZERO HOMELESSNESS for Fraser Coast residents. Ros currently works in the Tenancy Advice Service at the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, providing assistance to tenants on rights, responsibilities, support to resolve issues, forms and preparation for QCAT hearings. I strongly believe no one has the right to discriminate or judge and everybody is entitled access to safe and affordable housing, Ros said.... A real highlight for me was seeing the tenancy advice service reintroduced in Qld in 2015, after the previous government had withdrawn funding. I really would like to see more rights for tenants and affordable housing options in our region. For free, independent advice and referral support for all Queenslander renters please phone 1300 744 263 or visit https://www.hbnc.com.au/qstars #neighbourhoodfocus

05.01.2022 Another way we are working towards the goal of ZERO HOMELESSNESS is a new partnership with Bendigo Bank. We have teamed up to gather much-needed food and essential items for people experiencing homelessness in our community. In the lead-up to Christmas , Bendigo’s Hervey Bay Community Bank Branch will serve as a collection point for personal hygiene products and non-perishable food items. Read more: https://www.hbnc.com.au//new-partnership-launched-to-suppo #neighbourhoodfocus

04.01.2022 URGENT HELP NEEDED: Can you help wrap gifts this afternoon? We have an unexpected volunteer shortage and we're in desperate need of at least one person to help out at our Stockland stall from 3pm-6pm today. We know it's last minute on Christmas Eve but hopefully there's someone out there with a spare few hours! Send us a message for more details.

04.01.2022 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: We are proud to be a part of this campaign, aligning with our commitment to HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY. The Zonta Club of Hervey Bay has launched this campaign in a bid to challenge violence against women and girls. Follow them on Facebook as they share how local Fraser Coast businesses take a stance on gender-based violence: https://www.facebook.com/ZontaClubOfHerveyBay #neighbourhoodfocus

04.01.2022 INVITATION: Tonight is our Annual General Meeting for 2020 from 5pm. The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre holds an AGM every year to discuss essential business and activities of the Centre and to elect the Management Committee. If you would like to attend please RSVP to [email protected] by 3pm today. If you would like to become a member for $5, you can download an application here and return it to the office: https://www.hbnc.com.au/FAQs/annual-reports-agm

04.01.2022 VOTE NOW: Voting for the Pitch Night Community Choice Award is open! Watch the pitches in our videos section and "like" or react to your favourite to cast a vote. https://www.facebook.com/pg/herveybay.neighbourhoodcentre/videos/ Voting closes 7am, Friday December 4th. Only votes on this page will be counted. Terms and conditions: https://www.hbnc.com.au/competition-terms-and-conditions

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre employees, Tracey, Shaye & Tracey for completing your Mental Health First Aid training last week! Pictured below: Tracey (Community Visitors Scheme Officer), Shaye (Front reception trainee) & Tracey (Bookings and Administration Officer)

03.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to our Urangan Community Centre raffle winner, Adam Salloway! Adam has won more than $1000 worth of prizes. All money raised through the raffle goes towards the rebuild of the centre into the Tree House Community Wellness Centre.

03.01.2022 We hope everyone enjoyed the event!

03.01.2022 Adam Hughes from Fraser Coast Regional Council and the Youth Alliance provided valuable insights on the topic of OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH at this week’s Social Plan update. The Youth Alliance is a collective of local youth services including the council, Queensland Police Service, PCYC Hervey Bay, Red Cross and Reconnect Youth Centre. Based on the 2016 census, 18.8% of our 15-24 year old residents are classed as disengaged, Adam said. Disengaged means not attending school,... not getting any education or not doing any work. That’s a pretty astonishing statistic considered the rest of Queensland is only at 11%. How do we get them interested in planning their future, being part of our community and making a life for themselves on the Fraser Coast? Hear Adam’s insights in the video and find out more about the Fraser Coast Social Plan at frasercoastsocialplan.com.au. #neighbourhoodfocus See more

02.01.2022 Another way that we are committed to HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY is through the delivery of our legal services. The Taylor Street Community Legal Service provides 15-minute free general legal consultations by appointment on most matters, specialising with Family and DV Law. They currently are offering an online Family Law workshop: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/family-law-workshop and a Divorce workshop: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/divorce-workshop ... If you would like more information on the Legal Services visit: https://www.hbnc.com.au/free-legal-advice-referral-and-educ

01.01.2022 WHAT'S ON: It has been a tough year for everyone and the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is inviting the whole community to come together and celebrate kindness. We are holding a World Kindness Day celebration on 13th November from 4pm at the Hervey Bay Community Centre, 22 Charles Street. Come along and check out some exclusive kindness art pieces and popular food vans! Bring your picnic rug/chairs and kick back under the stars to some amazing local talent. ... Registrations are essential so be sure to book your spot as places are limited: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/world-kindness-day This event has a COVID-19 safe plan.