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Financial Support for Hervey Bay

A FAMILY budget is crucial for a household but typically does not go to plan. Often it is the stigma or embarrassment of asking for help that hinders the application of a workable budget which leads to financial challenges which may have been...

03 Apr 2024

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The Hervey Bay Housing Affordability Crisis: A Way Forward

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IN RECENT years, Hervey Bay, has become a focal point for a significant and concerning shift within the Australian property market. This change has been most profoundly felt in the realm of housing affordability, a crisis precipitated by a perfect...

03 Apr 2024

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Cost of Living Relief for Queenslanders

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OUR STATE government is acutely aware of the priority our community has for the cost of living being addressed across Queensland. Premier Steven Miles has recently gone on record in rejecting a new $3.4 billion stadium for the Olympic Games when...

03 Apr 2024

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Council concessions addressing cost of living

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FRASER Coast Regional Council is committed to assisting ratepayers with managing their cost of living expenses through various support programs and initiatives. In addition, Council extends its commitment to the community by offering a range of free...

03 Apr 2024

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The challenges with the cost of living in Hervey Bay

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HERVEY Bay, renowned for its tranquil beauty and quality lifestyle, is also challenged by the cost of living as the nation’s population lives faces each day. Despite the attractive environment and peaceful coastline, we enjoy outside the higher...

03 Apr 2024

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Men are walking the talk

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A WIDELY promoted fact is regular exercise has a positive impact on your mental health. It’s the motivation of scheduling the regular activity that can be the biggest hurdle with this goal. Finding a group with the common goal of exercise has...

06 Mar 2024

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Women taking mental health in their stride

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CONVERSATIONS have known to be strong with ladies and the ability to do more than one activity at once is not uncommon ground for the resilient women of our communities. Hervey Bay has launched a vibrant group of women who understand the value of...

06 Mar 2024

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How Social Prescription is tackling social isolation and loneliness on the Fraser Coast

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A NEW program at Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC) aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness in the community through an innovative model called Social Prescription. The Connecting Communities Social Prescription program provides a pathway...

06 Mar 2024

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New Mental Health Inpatient Unit supporting Fraser Coast

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A MAJOR milestone in the regions mental health care has been reached with the opening of Hervey Bay’s first mental health inpatient unit (IPU), bringing with it benefits for consumers and staff. The new 22-bed facility will have a profound impact...

06 Mar 2024

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General Practitioners here for your Mental Health

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YOUR local doctor plays a vital role in your general health, that now applies to physical and mental health. The Fraser Coast community is fortunate to have General Practitioners (GPs) that invest their time in understanding each patient through...

06 Mar 2024

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The State of Mental Health on the Fraser Coast

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THERE is no doubt Australia has experienced enormous change in its societal attitudes towards mental health. Previous generations would ignore the subject, often hidden in the shadows of stigma and misunderstanding, now communities have gained...

06 Mar 2024

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Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre - being there for seniors

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THE HERVEY Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC) has a proud history of leading community-based initiatives and supporting the “disenfranchised people in the community.” While our ageing community deals with many challenges in their latter stages of...

07 Feb 2024

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Tai Chi – seniors adopt the ancient art

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AS WE ALL get older, universally everyone understands the importance of maintaining physical health and mental well-being. This is paramount for seniors who aim to continue an active lifestyle in their retirement years. While various exercise forms...

07 Feb 2024

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Hervey Bay Citizens Club – a centre to enjoy

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The Hervey Bay Citizens Club is at 28 Totness Street, Torquay, and can be contacted on 4128 4837 and also can be found on Facebook

07 Feb 2024

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U3A – the third age group

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IN A WORLD where lifelong learning has become increasingly valued, global organisations like the University of the Third Age (U3A) are playing a crucial role in providing opportunities for intellectual stimulation and personal growth amongst...

07 Feb 2024

By Hervey Bay Advertiser