The Neighbourhood Hub

The Neighbourhood Hub Our purpose is to respond to the needs of our community - powered by people, driven by community.

We are accessible for children, youth, families and culturally diverse members of our community. Further, we provide information and referral to all who need our support. Our goal is to build resilience and capacity in our local Mackay community.

07/09/2026

🎶 There’s so much more happening than just playing an instrument!

At Move with Maria, children are given opportunities to explore, experiment and discover through music and movement. Every tap, sound and interaction is part of their learning and development. 🌱💛

This week marks the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week, a state-wide campaign raising awareness of chi...
07/09/2026

This week marks the 40th anniversary of Queensland Child Protection Week, a state-wide campaign raising awareness of child abuse prevention and supporting children, young people and families, while recognising the professionals and volunteers working to protect and support them.

As part of the week, we are attending Party in the Park at Queens Park on Wednesday 9 September from 9 am, a relaxed community event promoting child protection and well-being, with local organisations on hand to connect with families about the support available to them.

For us, family means connection, care, and belonging. We support families in all their forms, and our programs are designed to strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create lasting connections within our community.

Keeping kids safe starts with all of us!

Mackay Regional Council
Queensland Child Protection Week

We had the amazing guys from Treadwell Tyre Service pop into our staff meeting last month and give us a refresher on car...
06/09/2026

We had the amazing guys from Treadwell Tyre Service pop into our staff meeting last month and give us a refresher on car maintenance and changing a tyre, something so simple but so important for making sure we're safe on the road.

Thanks Geoff and Maree, always a pleasure having you visit us!

Connecting the community through compassion, care, and a few practical life skills!

🌿💛 Tuning in to Kids — 6-Week Parenting Program | Term 4 💛🌿Looking for practical ways to better understand your child’s ...
06/09/2026

🌿💛 Tuning in to Kids — 6-Week Parenting Program | Term 4 💛🌿

Looking for practical ways to better understand your child’s emotions and strengthen your connection? Join us for Tuning in to Kids, a 6-week evidence-based parenting program for parents and carers of children aged 0–12 years.

📅 Wednesdays | 14 October – 18 November
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Jubilee Community Centre

Across the six weekly sessions, you’ll learn practical strategies to:

💛 Understand and respond to your child’s emotions
🤝 Build a stronger connection with your child
🧠 Support emotional development
🌱 Reduce conflict and challenging behaviours
✨ Encourage calm, confident and emotionally resilient children

Each session is interactive, supportive and focused on real-life strategies you can use at home.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for parents and carers looking to build a deeper connection with their children and support positive behaviour.

📩 Places are limited — register now

https://events.humanitix.com/tuning-into-kids-6-week-parenting-program-term-4

04/09/2026

🌿 What’s your favourite thing to do outside at playgroup? 🌳

From climbing the fort, exploring the obstacle course to digging in the sandpit and balancing with a ball, every activity is packed with opportunities to build gross motor skills, coordination, confidence and problem-solving through play.

There’s so much learning happening while having fun outside!☀️🛝🤸🏽‍♀️

Anti-Poverty Week 2026 is coming AND we need YOU! 🏡💙 Join our Anti-Poverty Community Appeal by hosting a Food & Essentia...
03/09/2026

Anti-Poverty Week 2026 is coming AND we need YOU! 🏡

💙 Join our Anti-Poverty Community Appeal by hosting a Food & Essentials Drive. Every donation collected will help provide food and everyday essentials to local individuals and families experiencing hardship!

A huge THANK YOU to every business that has already come on board. Your support will make a real difference in the lives of people across our community. 💙

Want to get involved? There's still time to join our Anti-Poverty Community Appeal! Rally your workplace, host a Food & Essentials Drive, and help make a positive impact in our community!

Contact us at [email protected] or call (07) 4957 2626. We'd love to hear from you! 🏡 ✨

02/09/2026

📚🌳 A little Book Week magic in the Gardens! 🌳📚

What a fantastic morning at Picnic in the Gardens with Mackay Regional Council Libraries ! 💛

There was so much to see, do and explore — drumming, puppets, stories, dancing and yoga! It was the perfect morning of fun, movement and bringing stories to life.

And look who we spotted! 👀 Thing 1 and Thing 2 were out and about learning all about Parker the Library Van with none other than the Cat in the Hat! 📚🎩

A huge thank you to Mackay Libraries for creating such a fun Book Week experience for our little ones!

A fresh new look for our monthly calendar for each Centre! September is packed with activities, save the dates 🗓️
01/09/2026

A fresh new look for our monthly calendar for each Centre! September is packed with activities, save the dates 🗓️

01/09/2026

🌈 Play & Grow is happening this Thursday!

Join us for a FREE morning of play, connection and fun for little ones and their families! 💛

📅 Thursday, 3 September
⏰ 9 am to 11 am
📍 Andergrove State School

Come along and enjoy a fun-filled morning with your little one — we’d love to see you there! 🌟

What a month! August was jam-packed, and with Multicultural Month running alongside everything else, there's a lot to sh...
31/08/2026

What a month! August was jam-packed, and with Multicultural Month running alongside everything else, there's a lot to share.

We kicked off with Census information sessions to help community members navigate the process with confidence, attended the NQ Connect Whitsundays, then joined CASA Mackay for their Together For Shelter event, bringing housing, health, employment, and well-being services together in one welcoming space.

Our workshops ranged from toilet training to scams awareness, real, practical know-how that parents and community members could put to use straight away.

Multicultural Month saw us hosting our own Multicultural Open Day and joining the Islamic Community Open Day, celebrating the cultures that make our region what it is. We carried that thread all the way to Brisbane, where we attended the 2026 Celebrating Multicultural Communities Reception at the Parliament House and the Queensland Multicultural Awards in Logan.

Our Anti-Poverty Week Appeal for 2026 officially launched too, kicking off preparations for one of our biggest campaigns of the year.

Drumming for Seniors Connect made a welcome comeback, Midweek Meals got a boost thanks to DBCT and NQ Power Up Electrical, and we launched our brand-new Safety, Skills and Connection Program, made possible by Community Bank Sarina.

Treadwell Tyre Service dropped by our team meeting to show us the basics of car maintenance and tyre changing (genuinely useful knowledge), we celebrated Book Week at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, and caught up with Trading Tracks Queensland at Forbidden ONYX.

And on top of all that, our regular weekly programs didn't miss a beat, Ready Set Prep, Move with Maria yoga, community playgroups, Seniors Connect, the Food Diversion Program, Hello Baby and our parenting programs all kept running as usual.

Whether we were out in the community or representing the region across the state, August was another reminder of what's possible when we all show up for each other.

Connecting the community through compassion and care! 🏡

David Crisafulli MP
Fiona Simpson MP
Amanda Camm MP
Multicultural Affairs Queensland
Islamic Society of Mackay - Mackay Mosque
Feros Care
Claddagh School of Irish Dance Mackay
Mackay Regional Council Libraries
Mackay Festivals
Victoria Park State School
Community Programs Team
Mount Pleasant Centre
Jumbo's Business Supplies
Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce
Parker Law QLD
RebelNation
Wallace & Wallace Lawyers Mackay - Solicitors

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Mackay, QLD
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