HBNC

03/09/2026

GET READY TO CREATE, PLAY & MAKE A LITTLE MAGIC!

Calling all our little artists, big imaginations and creative families!

Our Children’s Art Factory is coming to the Kids Kindness Village, and we’re inviting children to get hands-on, get creative and help bring our colourful cubby houses to life!

Across the day, children can paint, decorate and explore four interactive cubby houses, each with an important message about what every child deserves:

🏡 We All Belong – celebrating friendship, diversity and inclusion
🌱 We Can Grow – encouraging confidence, creativity and self-expression
🛡️ We Stay Safe – learning about personal space, body safety and trusted adults
📣 We Have a Voice – reminding children that their feelings and ideas matter

And the best part? It’s completely FREE!

Come along for a day filled with creativity, play, family fun, community connection and plenty of colourful mess!

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, 22 Charles Street, Pialba
🍔 Free community BBQ
🎨 Creative activities
🏡 Interactive cubby houses
💛 Family-friendly fun

Little tip for our budding artists: come dressed in old clothes that you don’t mind getting a little paint on!

Let’s get creative, celebrate our kids and build a kinder, safer and more connected community together.

We can’t wait to see what our little artists create! 🎨✨

👉 Find out more: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/kids-kindness-village

03/09/2026

Important update: Pearly Dental Van visit cancelled

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Pearly Dental has had to cancel their Dental Van visit to HBNC on Monday 7 September.

We understand this may be disappointing for families who were looking forward to accessing dental checks for their children.

If you have already booked a placement, Pearly Dental will contact you directly with further information, if they have not already been in touch.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank our community for your understanding.

02/09/2026

💛 Today we celebrate the educators shaping the future of our community. 💛

On Early Childhood Educators' Day, we'd like to acknowledge and thank the incredible team at Play With Your Kids, along with all early childhood educators, for the care, dedication, and passion they bring to supporting children and families every day.

Their kindness, creativity, and commitment help create safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for the important role you play in the lives of children and in building stronger communities. 🌟

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🍎 Happy Early Childhood Educators' Day! 🍎

Today we're celebrating our amazing Play With Your Kids team and all early childhood educators who make a difference in the lives of children every day. 💛

Your kindness, creativity, patience, and dedication help create safe and nurturing environments where children can learn, play, grow, and thrive. We are grateful for the care, support, and positive impact you have on children and families in our community.

Thank you for all that you do! 🌟

📚 Looking for resources to help celebrate and support Early Childhood Educators' Day? Visit: https://earlychildhoodeducatorsday.org.au/resources/

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02/09/2026

Turn your evenings into opportunity this September at Night Studio.

Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, learn something new, connect with your community, or better understand the world around you, we've got something for you:

📅 Tuesday nights | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
🍽️ Free dinner
🎨 $5 children's supervised activities

Register at: https://www.hbnc.com.au/listing/category/night-studio

Night Studio is all about turning evenings into opportunity through learning, connection, and personal growth. Check out the full program and book your place today.

02/09/2026

Are we losing our sense of togetherness when we need it most?

With the rising cost of living, free community events, local support networks, and grass-roots connections matter more than ever. But how do we build, support, and sustain strong communities when times are tough?

That’s where CD101: Introduction to Community Development comes in.

This practical, engaging session is designed to equip you with the foundational skills to create real, positive change right where you live.

Who will benefit from this training?
Local volunteers & advocates looking to make a bigger impact.
Community workers & non-profit staff wanting to sharpen their grass-roots strategies.
Passionate residents who care about bringing people together and building local resilience.

Whether you're starting a new initiative or wanting to support your neighbours more effectively, this workshop will give you the tools to get started.

📅 Learn more & reserve your spot today:
👉 https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/cd101-introduction-to-community-development

02/09/2026

What does a kinder community for our children look like?

It’s one where children feel safe. Where they know they belong. Where they have a voice, are listened to and have people around them who genuinely care about their wellbeing.

Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre is bringing those ideas to life with the Kid’s Kindness Village, a free family event being held for Queensland Children’s Week.

On Friday, September 11, families can visit the Hervey Bay Community Centre in Pialba and explore a colourful interactive village built around children’s rights, safety, inclusion and connection.

There will also be a Child Safe Parents Lounge and an opportunity to contribute to the Community Kindness Pledge.

Have a read of Building a Kinder World for Our Local Children in the September edition of Alive Magazine to discover what’s planned.

Because creating a community where children can flourish is something we all have a part in.

https://alivemag.blog/2026/09/01/building-a-kinder-world-for-our-local-children/

01/09/2026

As we age, changes in balance, mobility, or even the subtle fear of having a fall can start to shrink our world—making daily activities feel harder and keeping us from doing the things we love.

That’s why we are introducing Balance for Life – Healthy Ageing Program, designed to help our local elders stay active, connected, and confident in a warm, welcoming space.

What is Balance for Life?
It’s a FREE 10-week program held at the Urangan Community Wellness Centre, created for residents aged 60+ who want to build strength, maintain independence, and meet friendly locals.

Each week includes:
gentle strength and mobility activities tailored to your pace
practical workshops & guest talks from health professionals
a relaxed group lunch to catch up and unwind.

From home safety and falls prevention to nutrition, brain health, and managing medications, you’ll gain practical tools to live safely and independently.

📅 Starts: Friday, 4th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Where: Urangan Community Wellness Centre (Elizabeth St, Urangan)
Cost: FREE (funded by Country to Coast QLD through the PHN program)

Whether you’d like to join yourself or help a parent or grandparent take that positive step toward healthy ageing, we’d love to welcome you!

Please note that registration is required for this program and spaces are limited.

👉 Learn more or register today:
📞 Call us on 07 4194 3000
📧 Or email the HBNC team directly!

31/08/2026

🐾🎓 HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR PUPPY IN YET? 🎓🐾

💥HALF FULL! Only 4 SPOTS LEFT 💥

Our next Puppy Preschool is officially open and ready for your little ones! 🐶💕

📅 Starting Thursday, 10th September
⏰ 5:00pm
📚 4-week course
💰 $150
🐾 For puppies 8–16 weeks old
💉 Must have had at least their first vaccination
🐶 Maximum 8 puppies

Our Puppy Preschool is all about giving you and your puppy the best possible start! We’ll cover basic training and communication, puppy biting, toilet training, routines, safe socialisation, health and nutrition, plus plenty of helpful information for raising a happy and confident puppy.

Your puppy will also have the opportunity to safely socialise, build confidence and make some new puppy friends! 🐕💕

🎓 And of course, we’ll finish off the four weeks with our Puppy Graduation!

✨ BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! ✨

Secure your puppy’s spot by sending us a message.

Only 4 spots available, so get in quick! 🐾

31/08/2026

A massive thank you to the team at Domino's Pizza Hervey Bay! 🍕

On August 19th, they generously donated 50 pizzas and 25 garlic breads to support our weekly Comfort Kitchen.

Our Comfort Kitchen program has been running for over 6 years, and we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the wonderful Hervey Bay RSL, along with local businesses like Domino's Hervey Bay and generous community donations.

We also want to give a massive shoutout to our incredible volunteers! Their tireless work every week ensures our Comfort Kitchen evenings run smoothly for everyone who attends.

Want to help support the program?
If you’d like to donate to our Comfort Kitchen, head to:
👉 https://www.hbnc.com.au/Appeal/comfort-kitchen-appeal

31/08/2026

Looking back on the Fraser Coast Global Beats & Eats Festival, we are still feeling so grateful and overwhelmed by the amazing turnout and warm support shown to our HBNC community!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to every single person who helped make the day so special, vibrant, and purposeful.

To our amazing cultural groups, performers, and artists: Thank you for sharing your rich culture, stories, talents, and traditions with us. You brought the festival to life and created such a beautiful atmosphere of connection and celebration.

To all our food vendors, stallholders, and cooks: Thank you to everyone who prepared food, served, and cared for the crowd! The love and generosity that went into every dish was truly felt—you made sure everyone was welcomed and well-nourished.

To our incredible HBNC staff and volunteers: Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and energy. You gave your time, your hearts, and your talents to make sure everything came together seamlessly.

To our stage crew and behind-the-scenes team: So much of your hard work happens quietly, but it was absolutely essential to making an event of this scale run smoothly. We appreciate you!

To our Fraser Coast community who showed up: To everyone who attended, supported, danced, tasted, and encouraged—thank you. Every single contribution, no matter how big or small, helped make the day truly meaningful.

Most importantly, thank you for helping us create a space grounded in community, culture, connection, belonging, and purpose. It was such a powerful reminder of what is possible when our community comes together with heart.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

Check out our photo's from the event! More incoming.
Photo's by C.Y Entertainment and