Programs available through The Neighbourhood Hub
Cultural Connections Program
The Program provides opportunities for local Mackay CALD communities to learn firsthand about the heritage of our First Nations people. Activities will focus on cultural walks, talks, workshops and yarning circles to promote diversity, equality and harmony.
Seniors Connect Program
Engages older adults in creative and social activities as well as provide opportunities for participants to learn new skill and connect with others.
Weekly activities held every Friday morning at the 4 George Street Centre.
Early Connections Hub Program
The Program aims to improve pathways and connections for families experiencing vulnerabilities to access early childhood education, health and development services.
Community Connect Program Initiative
Community Connect workers are based in Neighbourhood Centres to support to individuals and families with complex needs. This service helps link people to community and specialist support services, through referrals and tailored support.
Targeted Family Support Program
The Program consists of counselling support and provides information, advice and referrals to help strengthen the family unit.
Family Support Program
The Family Support Program aims to improve the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and their families by building the capacity of families to care for and protect their children.
Integrated Family Support (IFS) Hub
The Integrated Family Support HUB (IFS HUB) Program works to support outcomes of family and children’s wellbeing by providing information, enabling early identification of issues, providing holistic responses for families and enhancing referral pathways to services in the Mackay region.
Multicultural Community Program
The Neighbourhood Hub Multicultural Community Program is a part of the Community Action for a Multicultural Society (CAMS) network. This network of multicultural community workers undertake systemic and group advocacy and community capacity-building activities for the benefit of Queenslanders from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds (CALD) delivering and strengthening community connectedness across the state.
Migrant Settlement Program
The Migrant Settlement Program supports newly arrived migrants in Mackay with their successful integration into Australian society through individual case management, group information sessions, driver awareness classes as well as advocacy and support.
Mackay Regional Financial Wellbeing Program
The Program provides ongoing support, information and advocacy to individuals and families who are experiencing financial difficulties due to circumstances such as unemployment, sickness, credit over-commitment, family breakdown and credit disputes.
Emergency Relief
The Emergency Relief Program provides material aid in the form of food hampers, food or fuel vouchers to community members who are experiencing financial crisis.