HIPPY Hervey Bay

HIPPY Hervey Bay Families usually start HIPPY 2 years before their child starts school (3 years old) and continue during the year before they start formal schooling.

A FREE 2-year program for parents/caregivers of 3-year-olds living in the Hervey Bay and surrounding area that want to build their skills as their child's first Teacher. The Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) is a voluntary and completely free home-based program supporting early learning for families with young children. HIPPY program activities are designed to the AEDC d

omains and Australian Early Learning Framework and we strongly support the transition into Prep year. The first year of the program provides children with 15 work books of activities which support literacy and numeracy skills (spread over 30 weeks). The second year extends these activities and provides families with additional information about childrenโ€™s learning and development. The HIPPY program is staffed by a tertiary qualified Coordinator and a team of Tutors. The Tutors are usually past or current parents offered a pathway to employment by participating in the program and they receive continued training and support from the Coordinator. HIPPY contributes to children making a successful transition to school and beyond and is supported by research that shows that childrenโ€™s most powerful learning comes from their family, and that getting a strong start at school sets children up for life.

27/05/2026

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15/05/2026

๐ŸTo celebrate World Bee Day (20th May) HIPPY Hervey Bay will be having their fortnightly gathering focused on all fun things about Bee's! ๐Ÿ

When: Tuesday 19th May 09:30am-11:30am
Where: Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens (near the playground area) ๐ŸŒณ
Who: any one with children 0-5 is welcome to attend

๐ŸSmall morning tea provided, please bring hats and water bottle๐ŸŽ

There are 6 official spots available for our 2026 program so if you would like to come along and find out more, we would love to see you!

๐ŸPlease send us a message or comment below if you will be attending ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ

To complete an expression of interest for the program, click here ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://forms.office.com/r/iczRynqMik

14/05/2026
11/05/2026

Community & Support: Cost of Living Expo this Wednesday!

We believe that with the right tools and a supportive community, navigating everyday challenges becomes a lot easier. This Wednesday, we are bringing together a fantastic group of local service providers for our Cost of Living Expoโ€”a day dedicated to practical solutions and positive steps forward.

Whether you're looking for a few tips for your budget or want to connect with local experts who truly care, this is a great opportunity to get informed in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

To make it as easy as possible for you to chat with the organisations and get the information you need, we will offer a supervised activity area for children while parents go to the expo from 11am.

Who will be there to help?
Community Bank Hervey Bay
Westpac Hervey Bay
Wide Bay Burnett Community Legal Services
Sarina Russo Job Access
Each
QSTARS (Tenants Queensland)

Also on offer will be:
We Care 2 Inc. Hampers
Free Haircuts from the wonderful team at Bay Hair Design
Quick Money Wins by HBNC
HBNC Community Access & Navigators
Bub Hub
HBNC VR Goggles - Job Readiness

Event Details:
When: This Wednesday, 13th May
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm (Supervised activities for Children from 11am)
Where: Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre - 22 Charles Street, Pialba

Thereโ€™s no need to bookโ€”simply drop in, enjoy the friendly atmosphere, and discover the local support available to you.

Find out more: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/cost-of-living-expo-practical-help-for-real-life

CQID Hervey Bay is standing strong alongside BNTAC, giving strength and support to the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby a...
07/05/2026

CQID Hervey Bay is standing strong alongside BNTAC, giving strength and support to the family of Kumanjayi Little Baby and will stand together in tonight's nationwide vigil, leaving a light on at 6pm.

30/04/2026

๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™ ๐•๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ: ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐‡๐ฎ๐›

A supportive space for overwhelmed parents & caregivers
Parenting can feel exhausting, isolating and overwhelming at timesโ€ฆ
You are not alone.

We are pleased to offer Part Two of our Support Hub, part of the Village Connect initiative, funded through Social Shift in partnership with HBNC.

๐Ÿ“ Urangan Community Wellness Centre (The Treehouse)
๐Ÿ“… Fridays commencing May 8th
โฐ 10:00am โ€“ 12:00pm
๐Ÿ“† 5-week program
๐Ÿ’› Completely free

This is a safe, welcoming and judgement-free space where parents and caregivers can come together to feel supported, understood and less alone.

Each week will include guest speakers and professionals sharing practical information and guidance, including:
โ€ข Week 1: Speech Pathologist โ€“ Supporting Communication
โ€ข Week 2: Families Educational Consultant โ€“ Advocating for Your Child at School
โ€ข Week 3: Guest Speaker โ€“ TBC
โ€ข Week 4: Bay Families โ€“ Local Services in the Hervey Bay Area
โ€ข Week 5: Counsellor โ€“ You Matter Too

This space offers the opportunity to:
โœจ connect with others who understand
โœจ learn about supports available in our community
โœจ gain practical strategies from experienced professionals
โœจ build confidence and strengthen family wellbeing

This is a child-free space, allowing time to focus on yourself and the information being shared.

Child-minding may be available depending on interest and numbers.

โญ Bookings are essential and places are limited
If you would like to join us, please complete the form below:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/PlayAndBeyond1/VillageConnectSupportHubIntakeForm

Together, we can strengthen connection, support families, and build a more supported community ๐Ÿ’›

29/04/2026

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Address

Level 3, 19/21 Torquay Road
Pialba, QLD
4655

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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