Halcro Street Community Centre and Gardens
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Seniors in Focus offers a range of information and services including:
- Information and referrals
- Seniors drama
- Ladies fishing
- Music group
- Seniors directories
- Senior services support
- Safe scooter education sessions
- Over 50's Lifestyle Expo
- Seniors Month Activities
- Scooter/Wheelchair Convoy
- Individual support
For more information contact our Seniors Liaison Officer:
Email: community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4194 2441Follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date with the latest news and programs available.
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Halcro Street Community Garden
A vibrant, sustainable space for Fraser Coast residents to grow produce, learn new skills, share knowledge, make friends, and enjoy the beauty of gardening.
- Accessible footpaths designed to accommodate everyone, including those in wheelchairs.
- Discover tips and tricks for sustainable gardening and share your passion with others.
- Choose between private lots for hire to grow your produce or join the community in collective gardening efforts.
- Volunteers welcome to help maintain the garden.
This revitalsed garden is more than a place to grow plants – it’s where Fraser Coast residents grow connections, learn, and give back to the community.
Let’s grow a greener future together.For more information on the Halcro Street Community Gardens or to volunteer email community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or call 1300 79 49 29.
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Home Assist Secure (Regional Housing), offers valuable support for maintaining safe and secure homes, including:
- Information and referral
- Subsidised assitance with minor:
- home maintenance
- repairs
- modifications
- security (which relate to health, safety and security).
- Security assessments
For more information and to check eligibility call (07) 4197 4722
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Discover the joy of reading, listening, and watching at Halcro Community Library!
Our shelves are brimming with a wide selection of books, CDs, and DVDs, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you're a bookworm, music enthusiast, or movie lover, you'll find treasures to borrow—completely free of charge.
Come visit us and explore a world of stories, sounds, and entertainment waiting just for you!
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Fraser Coast Community Radio FM 107.5, broadcasting local news, music, and stories that matter to our community.
For more information:
Phone: (07) 4128 1079
Fax: (07) 4194 0442
Email: fcr4@bigpond.com
Postal address: PO Box 393, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655 -
Come along, join in the fun, and meet new friends at Halcro Street. Costs range between $1 to $2 per session.
Sessions include:
- Do-It-Yourself Tai Chi - Mondays from 10-11am
- Indoor Bowl Fun - Mondays from 1-3pm
- Chatty Crafters - Tuesdays from 9-11.30am
- Hervey Bay Inspirations Community Singing Group (Tavistock Court Torquay) - Tuesdays from 10am-noon
- Drop in Games - Tuesdays from 1-3pm and Fridays from 9am-noon
- Dementia Friendly Community Singing Program - Tuesdays from 1-3pm at the Madcota Community Hub, Alice Street Maryborough
- Seated Exercise - Wednesdays from 9.30-11.30am
- Stamp Club - Third Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm
- Cochlear and Hearing Support Group - First Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm
- Hit and Giggle Table Tennis - Second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm
- Forget Me Not Community Singers (Simple Solutions Torquay Road) - Wednesdays from 1-3pm
- Coffee and Chat Group - Thursdays from 10am-noon
- China Painting - Fridays from 9am-noon
- Rolling Bones Players Senior Drama - Fridays from 1-3pm
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Council organises several annual senior-focused events including:
- Over 50's Lifestyle Expo
- Seniors Month Activities
- Scooter/Wheelchair Convoy
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The exhibition seeks interested parties to be a part of this annual project where photographs are taken of participants hands who are living with dementia (individual, carer or both).
A story board is added of the individual’s life and achievements rather than focusing on their illness.
The exhibition is used as a talking point to increase awareness about dementia and the services available.
For more information call the Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441. -
Join the 6-week cooking program designed to help you cook nutritious, delicious meals for one while learning how to store food safely for later use.
Living alone can make cooking feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be!
Led by qualified nutritionist Sara Dengate, this hands-on workshop is tailored for individuals aged 50 and over, particularly those who live alone. Gain practical cooking skills, explore healthier meal choices, and discover how home-cooked meals can be both easy and cost-effective.
Each 2-hour session will feature a mix of guided discussions, cooking demonstrations, tastings, trivia quizzes, and hands-on activities. Take-home handouts will be provided to reinforce key concepts.
Program schedule: Week 1 -
Thursday 3 April from 1pm-3pmLet’s Break Bread – Lunch with a Nutritionist (Meet and greet over lunch) Week 2 -
Thursday 10 April from 1pm-3pmThe Great Debate – Steak Sandwich or Veggie Burgers for One? Week 3 -
Thursday 17 April from 1pm-3pmOne-Pan Wonders from the Pantry Week 4 -
Thursday 24 April from 1pm-3pmFood Safety and Meal Prep for the Future Week 5 -
Thursday 1 May from 1pm-3pmReading Labels and Healthy Snacks Week 6 -
Thursday 8 May from 1pm-3pmCooking in the Air Fryer Why join?
- Learn to cook simple, tasty meals for one
- Improve your health literacy and cooking confidence
- Save money by making meals at home instead of takeaway
- Connect with others and explore community gardening opportunities
We will also gather feedback for future workshops and discuss ways to connect with the Halcro Street Community Centre Garden, with hopes of planting a dedicated plot for fresh produce in future programs.Limited spots available – secure your place today!
Call 4194 2441 to book your seat. We look forward to cooking with you!
