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Supporting our Seniors

The Fraser Coast region offers seniors a vibrant and engaging community, with a wide range of community centres, groups, and activities. From art classes to fitness programs, the region is full of ways to stay active and involved.

Council also organises several senior-focused events held annually including:

Seniors Focused Groups and Clubs

  • These include:

    • The Halcro Street Community Centre - Seniors in Focus
    • Hervey Bay Sixty and Better
    • Older Men Unlimited
    • Men's Sheds
    • Bridge Clubs
    • Bowls Clubs
    • Golf Clubs
    • Seniors Lifestyle Groups
    • Citizens Centre
    • Hervey Bay Social & Activities Club Inc.

Seniors in Focus

Seniors in Focus is a program which supports and encourages all seniors in the Fraser Coast community to:

  • Live productive, enjoyable lives
  • Be independent and make informed choices for their own wellbeing
  • Participate in activities and interests of their own choosing
  • Access services to stay healthy, mobile and safe

LOCATION: Halcro Street Community Centre
ADDRESS: 30 Halcro Street, Pialba
PHONE: 07 4194 2441

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Or contact our Seniors Liaison Officer Juls De Waard via email: juls.dewaard@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Halcro Street Community Centre

  • Offers access to:

    • Information and referrals
    • Individual support
    • Seniors directories and resources
    • Senior services support
    • Safe scooter education sessions
    • Specialised seniors events
    • Workshops
    • Centre Programs (listed below)
    • Project groups

Current programs offered at Halcro Street Community Centre

  • These Hands Photographic Exhibition

    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 4194 2441.

  • Dementia Friendly Community Singing Programs

    Tuesdays from 1-3pm at the Madcota Community Hub, Alice Street Maryborough

    Wednesdays from 1-3pm Simple Solutions Training Rooms, Torquay Rd, Pialba

  • Hit and Giggle Table Tennis

    Play for fun and exercise.

    Second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 1 - 3pm.

  • Do It Yourself Tai Chi

    Enjoy building your strength and moving your body at your own pace.

    Mondays from 10am-12pm.

  • 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.

    • Individual plots available for hire.
    • Volunteers welcome to help maintain the garden.

    For more information call 1300 79 49 29.

  • China Painting

    Decorate glazed porcelain objects such as plates, bowls, vases or statues. Open to beginners through to experienced painters.

    Fridays from 9am-12pm.

  • Hervey Bay Inspirations Seniors Community Singing Group

    Rehearsal at the Torbay Tavistock Court Retirement Village. Anyone is welcome to join in for some good, old-fashioned sing-a-longs.

    Tuesdays from 10am-12pm.

  • Social Games

    Includes Rummikub and Tri-Dominoes.

    Tuesdays from 12pm-3pm.

    Fridays from 9am-12pm.

  • Coffee and Chat

    A fun social group that chooses a fun activity every week. From guest speakers, games, excursions, craft and so much more.

    Thursdays from 10am-12pm.

  • Indoor Walking Group

    Join us to do a range of low impact exercises to enhance movement and balance.

    Wednesdays from 9.30am-11.30am.

  • Rolling Bones Players Senior Drama

    The drama group create, rehearse live and video productions.

    It is a fun and interactive group.

    Fridays from 1pm-3pm.

  • Chatty Crafters

    Lots of craft.

    Even more chatting!

    Tuesdays from 9am-11am.

Seniors in Focus and Halcro Street Volunteers

Amazing people doing amazing work with incredible community spirit. 

Volunteers assist across the array of projects organised by the Seniors in Focus Project and Halcro Street Community Centre. 

You too can be part of their team by calling 4194 2441.


 

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