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A seat to support mental health

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IF YOU notice two yellow benches along our esplanade, there is a reason for the new bright inclusion to our foreshore. Volunteers of the Fraser Lions Club were visiting Kingaroy recently and were listening to ABC radio that discussed the concept of...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Coaching for wellness to Live Purposefully

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IT IS WELL publicised, the significant burden of mental health issues impacting men in Hervey Bay. Approximately 75% of suicides in Australia are men and many relate the alarming figure to the lack of conversations compared to the opposite sex...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Parkrun walk or stroll in Hervey Bay

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MORNING exercise has been a prescribed recommendation by most wellness and health advocates for decades that the view of people walking or running along the Hervey Bay Esplanade is a common picture. In a world increasingly dominated by technology...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Support from a Psychologist

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A PSYCHOLOGIST plays a very important role for many with their mental health and understanding how they feel and providing tools to address their challenges. Their work is a variety of activities, depending on their specialty and the settings in...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Bay of Wellness

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HERVEY Bay can never be questioned for it’s natural beauty and serene environment that the choice of lifestyle is typically high on the priorities for identifying the region as a home. It’s natural beauty and potential for an active lifestyle...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Creating new social connections can start at any age

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HAVING positive social connections is widely reported to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life. No matter what stage of life you are at, it is never too late to start building connections. HBNC’s 12-week Connecting Communities Program...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Senior volunteer mentoring the youth

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LIVE life experiences and learnings are common characteristics for seniors who share their knowledge with future generations, and this provides enormous hope for our region. Seniors bring a wealth of life experience to the table. They have navigated...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Aged Care Volunteers Visitors Scheme

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IN THE TWILIGHT of their lives, seniors often find themselves navigating through the complexities of social isolation and loneliness. The elderly encounter profound challenges in maintaining meaningful connections with others while dealing with the...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Dealing with loss and grief for seniors

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SENIORS, more than any other demographic, bear the weight of grief and loss with a frequency and intensity that demands attention and support. The recent State of Seniors report released states 71% of Australian seniors have experienced at least one...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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The State of Seniors Report

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THE FRASER Coast, like many regions across Queensland, is experiencing a demographic shift marked by a significant increase in its senior population, in a region historically experiencing a relatively higher population. The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Nominate A Volunteer Hero

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“If you are looking to volunteer, there are so many ways to get involved in our community. I encourage community members to reach out to the groups represented in the book, plus many others that can be found on The Little Library -...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Flights for Community

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ACCESS to health services locally is improving with every year correlating with our region growing in population. Yet, there are still health issues that will require travel to larger facilities and primarily Brisbane. Community Flights is...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Doing Good by Doing Good

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COMMUNITY Bank Hervey Bay, a part of the Bendigo Bank, is committed to providing sustainable funding to the Fraser Coast Region. As a Community Bank model, they must deliver 80% of their profits back to the community in which those profits were...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Supporting families in difficult times

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FRASER Coast Hospice is a palliative care facility that offers flexible patient and family centres model of care for the community who have a terminal illness at no cost. The six bed purpose built centre provides an important transition for people...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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Volunteer for the homeless

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JUST over 12 months ago, we witnessed the introduction of a sleepbus to Hervey Bay that now provides a safe and comfortable sleep for the homeless APEX three nights a week. The initiative was all made possible due to a $100,000 donation by the...

By Hervey Bay Advertiser

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