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:
- Scooter Convoy – click here to watch the highlights from the 2024 event
- Over 50’s Seniors Expo
- Seniors Month – celebrated with a month-long program full of events
Seniors Focused Groups and Clubs
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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
• Senior Citizens Centre
• Australian Pensioners & Superannuants League
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
WEBSITE FACEBOOK
Or contact our Seniors Liaison Officer Juls De Waard via email: juls.dewaard@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Halcro Street Community Centre
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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
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Hit and Giggle Table Tennis
Play for fun and exercise.
Thursdays from 1pm-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 details call Halcro Street Community Centre Phone: 07 4194 2441 -
Community Art Group
Artists of all types and abilities welcome.
The art group gathers in the Botanic Gardens near the Orchid House to work on their own pieces while sharing knowledge and experience. -
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 Music 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.
Group performs around town at different events. -
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
Social Indoor Walking meet to do a series of walking movements to keep the body and brain active.
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.