Halcro Street Community Centre and Garden
The Halcro Street Community Centre is a vibrant hub of connection, learning, and support for the Fraser Coast community.
With activities and groups led by a passionate team of people, the Halcro Street Community Centre is a welcoming space where everyone can find opportunities to learn, grow, and connect.
Address: 30 Halcro Street, Pialba
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm
Phone: (07) 4194 2441
Email: community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
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These Hands Dementia Mini-Expo
A free community event offering practical information, local support and inspiring stories for those living with dementia, their families and carers.
When: Monday 17 November 2025, 10am – 12 noon
Where: Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre, Charles Street, Pialba
Click here to learn more
Seniors in Focus
Seniors in Focus offers a range of information and services including:
For more information contact our Seniors Liaison Officer:
Email: community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4194 2441
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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.
Home Assist Secure (regional housing)
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
Free Community Library
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!
Fraser Coast Community Radio FM 107.5
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
Regular programs and events
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
Annual events - Scooter Convoy, Seniors Expo and Over 50's Lifestyle Expo
Council organises several annual senior-focused events including:
- Over 50's Lifestyle Expo
- Seniors Month Activities
- Scooter/Wheelchair Convoy
Click here to find out more
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 the Halcro Street Community Centre on 4194 2441.
For more information on Halcro Street Community Centre or Seniors in Focus email our Seniors Liaison Officer community@frasercoast.qld.gov.au or call 4194 2441.
If you'd like to explore volunteering opportunities at the Halcro Street Community Centre, Community Gardens, or at other Council facilities, click here to learn more and get involved!