We were granted our first temporary community radio license for this region in 2002. We have a temporary license and this is renewed in March each year. We broadcast a radio service to our community 24 hours per day. 12 hours of live presentation by local presenters - this will soon be extended to 24 hours when we receive our satellite. We do not share our frequency with any other organisation. Bundaberg Community Radio (trading as 96.3 FM) is a non profit organization and totally relies on volunteers to operate and manage the station. Membership is open to all people in our community. Members come from a wide variety of nationalities and range in age from 14 to 80. They travel from all parts of the district to train and present a selection of music from all walks of life. We have an ABN number and are registered for GST. Our studio is located at Unit 8, Bundaberg Enterprise Centre, Cnr Quay and Tantitha Streets, Bundaberg. Our transmitter is located at The Hummock. We assist non-profit organizations in our community by broadcasting regular notices and announcements of upcoming events, fund raising activities, meetings, training and awareness programs, and conduct interviews with many of these organizations. We also broadcast community service announcements under arrangements with the following: Queensland Police; Queensland Transport; Queensland Health and Cancer Fund; Blind Dog Association; RSPCA; St Vincent De Paul; Queensland Ambulance and Queensland Fire Service. We promote and participate in many community functions, festivals, fetes, fairs, etc. to promote our activities and services. We receive grants assistance for the acquisition of major capital assets, but rely on our fundraising and sponsorships to cover running costs of our growing station.
Operating Times: 6am to 9pm followed by satellite overnight
Street Address 8/20B Quay Street
Postal Address PO Box 7245 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: music@96.3fm.com.au
Phone: (07) 4153 4963
Fax: (07) 4153 4963
Email: music@96.3fm.com.au
Website: http://www.963fm.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Information referral service, community workshops, education courses, literacy/numeracy, speech therapy, free tax help, social groups, venue hire, Multicultural Community Worker, Migrant Settlement Worker, Child and Family Program, free legal advice sessions, support groups.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 3.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 111 Targo Street
Postal Address 111 Targo Street Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: info@kenalwynbnc.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 1614
Fax: (07) 4153 1586
Email: info@kenalwynbnc.org.au
Website: http://www.kenalwynbnc.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Acts as a central resource for information on welfare, health, disability, government, recreation, sporting and various other community organisations. Coordinates and assists activities of local community groups according to areas of identified community needs, provides assistance in acquisition of funding and resources to meet the needs of the Bundaberg District, provides networking between support groups, community groups, local council and government agencies. Contracted to Council's Community Development Unit, a monthly Newsletter: DIS BIZ is produced along with a number of community directories, membership is open to any individual or group of people.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 3.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 57 Woongarra Street Bundaberg
Postal Address P.O. Box 2252 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: info@bcd.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 3066
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: info@bcd.org.au
Website: http://www.bcd.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: No

A free public library service to permanent residents and ratepayers of Bundaberg Regional Council area (other membership options are available to non-residents and non-ratepayers). The library holds a large selection of books, book-tapes, large print, CDs, videos, DVD's and magazines that are available for borrowing. You will also find newspapers, the local newspaper on microfilm, a reference section, a children's section, school holiday activities and internet lessons. The library also has a free Internet service available to residents and visitors. Bookings are essential. Printing and photocopying are available at a small cost.
Operating Times: 9.30am to 6.00pm (Monday to Thursday), 9.30am to 5.00pm (Friday), 9.00am to 1.00pm (Saturday). Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
Street Address 49 Woondooma Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 885 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4136
Fax: (07) 4151 0895
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/library/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Adult fiction, non-fiction, large print, children/youth fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc. Free Internet access (bookings necessary). Photocopying and printing
Operating Times: Mon – 9.00am-12.30pm & 13.30pm-5.00pm; Tue – 9.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5.00pm; Wed – 9.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5.00pm; Thu – 9.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-6.00pm; Fri – 9.00am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5.00pm; Sat – 9.00am-12.00pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Street Address Churchill Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 885 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4650
Fax: (07) 4126 1604
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/library/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: Yes

Adult fiction, non-fiction, large print, children/youth fiction and non-fiction, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc. Free Internet access (bookings necessary). Photocopying and printing.
Operating Times: Monday – Closed; Tue – 9.30am-1.00pm; Wed – 10.00am-12.00pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm; Thu – 10.00am-12.00pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm; Fri – 12.30pm-6.00pm; Sat – 9.00am-11.30am. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Street Address Dear Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 885 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4620
Fax: (07) 4157 2645
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: http://bucc.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/library/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: yes

Adult fiction, non-fiction, large print, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, etc.
Operating Times: Mon – Closed; Tue- Closed; Wed – 10.00am-2.00pm; Thu – Closed; Fri – Closed; Sat – Closed. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Street Address Woodgate
Postal Address P.O. Box 885 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4126 8991
Fax: (07) 4126 1604
Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/library/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: yes

Business unit of Regional Tourism Organisation.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Mon to Sun) Public Holidays 9.00am to 2.00pm (public holidays). Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Street Address 271 Bourbong Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 930 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Phone: (07) 4153 8888
Fax: (07) 4153 8880
Email: info@bundabergregion.org
Website: http://www.bundabergregion.info/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

We offer free advertising to non-profit organisations within our district to promote their meets and fundraising events in our Newspaper which is home delivered around the former Isis region covering Childers, Buxton, Woodgate, Cordalba, ATC areas.
Street Address 811 Knockroe Road
Postal Address 811 Knockroe Road Redridge Qld 4660
Email: childerschitchat@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 4126 8308
Fax: (07) 4126 8178
Mobile: 0488 268 309
Email: childerschitchat@hotmail.com
Notes: Wheelchair Access: Yes

The Centre provides information on Government Services (Federal, State and Local), Community Services - consumer information, legal services and Health Services. Volunteers are required to train as interviewers. The organisation also provides industry placement and work for the dole placements.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 12.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 78 Woongarra Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 997 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: cab_inc@yahoo.com
Phone: (07) 4152 1173
Fax: (07) 4152 1179
Email: cab_inc@yahoo.com
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Newspaper and tourist magazine.
Meeting Place: 32 Takalvan Street
Operating Times: Business Hours
Street Address 32 Takalvan Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1775 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: michael@coastlinenews.com.au
Phone: (07) 4153 1133
Fax: (07) 4153 3821
Mobile: 0427 660 035
Email: michael@coastlinenews.com.au
Website: http://www.coastlinenews.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: No

Provides an alternative radio station with a broad range of programs to suit all members of the Bundaberg community. With ethnic, easy listening, country, jazz, classical and religious programmes and hourly network news bulletins, Coral Coast Community Radio services city, country and coastal areas in the Bundaberg district. Community groups are invited to send in notices of their planned events for free on-air promotion, and people interested in training for broadcasting are welcome.
Meeting Place: Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Broadcasting 24 hours a day with live-to-air programmes by trained volunteers 18 hours per day 7 days a week plus satellite transmissions. Meeting times: Second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
Street Address 5/45A Walker Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 4373 Bundaberg South QLD 4670
Email: info@coralcoastradio.net.au
Phone: (07) 4151 0947
Fax: (07) 4151 0156
Email: info@coralcoastradio.net.au
Website: http://www.coralcoastradio.net.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

• Information and Referral service for over 50s. • Seniors Peer Education Program – Speakers will provide sessions free of charge to seniors groups – contact this office to see what topics are available in your area. • Policy and Advocacy – We encourage seniors to contact us about issues for seniors in their area as an avenue of informing our Policy Council. • Membership offering discounts and insurance to over 50s.
Operating Times: 9am – 5pm Mon - Fri
Street Address Level 5, 199 George St
Postal Address GPO Box 21 Brisbane Qld 4001
Email: cotaq@cotaq.org.au
Phone: 1300 738 348
Fax: (07) 3316 2900
Email: cotaq@cotaq.org.au
Website: http://www.cotaq.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Time for mom-Me:5 Essential Strategies for A Mother's Self care is a system that encourages mothers to focus on five core areas of their lives. We understand that when moms take better care of themselves, they are better mothers. Through our easy and fun guided exercises we encourage mothers to discuss the following: Personal Growth Finding Time Finding Meaning Finding Connection Finding Solution's The Time for mom system is supported by a trained facilitator, a self-care program with guided exercises and a social online network that encourages mothers to share their best self-care resources. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that allows mothers to learn from one another. The goal is to make the journey of motherhood a little easier. The teleclasses will run in blocks of 6. The first class will run for 30 minutes and the following classes will run for approx 45 minutes to 1 hour. The classes will be held every fortnight, with email contact in between so that mums can stay in touch.
Meeting Place: Via Phone (Tele class)
Postal Address PO Box 1386 CARINDALE QLD 4152
Email: ja@davarni.com
Phone: (07) 3843 1070
Mobile: 0430 464 027
Email: ja@davarni.com

To Find a JP in your area visit the web site or phone 1300 301 147. Justices of the Peace are highly-respected members of the community who play an important role in modern society. Commissioners for Declarations, including Justices of the Peace (Commissioners for Declarations), Justices of the Peace (Qualified) and Justices of the Peace (Magistrates Court) exist as voluntary workers in Queensland’s legal system and perform a range of judicial and administrative functions. In a complex legal environment, the three levels provide a variety of specialised services to the legal system and the Queensland public.
Operating Times: 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address Level 18 State Law Building 50 Ann Street Brisbane Qld 4001
Postal Address GPO Box 149
Email: jp@justice.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3239 3520
Email: jp@justice.qld.gov.au
Website: www.justice.qld.gov.au/jps/find-a-jp.htm
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

The Energy Ombudsman Queensland is a free and independent dispute resolution service for Queensland's energy consumers. We are committed to providing an effective, high-quality, fair and confidential service for domestic and small business energy consumers who have been unable to resolve a problem with their electricity or reticulated gas supplier. EOQ offices are located in Brisbane, Cairns and Rockhampton, giving us the ability to work directly with Queensland consumers and suppliers in the investigation and resolution of complaints.
Operating Times: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
Street Address Level 2, 212 Quay Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 3640 South Brisbane Qld 4101
Email: info@eoq.com.au
Phone: 1800 662 837
Fax: (07) 3006 2670
Email: info@eoq.com.au
Website: http://www.eoq.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible; yes

Gin Gin’s Own 104.9FM - Volunteer Community Radio
Meeting Place: The Youth Activity Centre, Walker St. Gin Gin
Operating Times: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Street Address 85 Mulgrave Street
Postal Address PO Box 87 Gin Gin Qld 4671
Email: philwen@harboursat.com.au
Phone: (07) 4157 2583
Email: philwen@harboursat.com.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

The Kolan State Emergency Service (SES) Unit is a volunteer organisation made up of residents from the local area - aged 16 up. Activity/Training nights are held on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month at 7pm. Other training is conducted on selected weekends. The SES provides advice and assistance to residents before, during and after an emergency or natural disaster. Our main jobs are flood boat operations - search, evacuations, delivering relief supplies - Storm Damage activities including chainsaw work, Traffic Control and Land Search operations. We support the other emergency services, Police, Ambulance and Fire, including Rural Fire Brigades, in various operations. We also provide assistance to the travelling public in a number of ways including manning the Gin Gin Driver Reviver Station. Training, in the areas you choose, is nationally recognised and is provided at no cost to the members. Give us a call and find out more. Both you and our community could benefit.
Meeting Place: SES Headquarters Gin Gin
Operating Times: 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays each month at 7.00pm
Street Address Cnr May & Dear Streets
Postal Address PO Box 420 Gin GIn Qld 4671
Email: kolanshireses@hotmail.com
Phone: (07) 4157 2525
Fax: (07) 4157 2818
Email: kolanshireses@hotmail.com

Advice on most policing related problems including: Personal property security, Neighbourhood Watch, Safety House, Adopt-a-Cop, Domestic Violence, ATSI-Police Liaison.
Street Address 256 Bourbong Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1214 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Phone: (07) 4153 9111 (07) 4153 9004
Fax: (07) 4153 9022
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

A voluntary group who train and assist their community in times of disasters. They also assist other emergency services fulfil their roles at incidents and disasters. Bundaberg City and Burnett Shire Councils support our eight groups with support from the State Government. Our Groups include Bundaberg 41313702, South Kolan 41577484, Yandaran 41561498, Moore Park 41598649, Burnett Heads 41594677, Bargara 41592866, Innes Park 41556255, Elliott Heads 41596303. The Bundaberg SES Group sponsors the Emergency Service Cadets, an organization with a focus on youth development with support from all Emergency Services. The Bundaberg SES hosts the local WICEN group (Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network) at the Bundaberg HQ. This group is sponsored by the Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club and is a group of dedicated people committed to assist the community with communications during a major disaster. If you are interested in contributing to your local community please use the main contact listed above.
Meeting Place: Kendalls Road
Operating Times: 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Monday)
Street Address 7 Kendalls Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 5048 Bundaberg West QLD 4670
Email: ses@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4155 1120
Fax: (07) 4155 2055
Mobile: 0429 632 624
Email: ses@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

The Scotchman is published Monthly. Local community news, magazine based in Wallaville. Non aligned and completely independent. This publication actively promotes fair and honest opinions. Supports the Flying Doctor and Scout Movement.
Postal Address PO Box 46 Gin Gin Qld 4671
Email: duncan.yule@bigpond.com
Phone: (07) 4157 6737
Email: duncan.yule@bigpond.com

Monitoring of marine radio frequencies for sea safety and provision of weather reports and other information on request. Assistance with marine search and rescue and other emergencies at sea.
Meeting Place: VMR Base, Burnett Heads
Operating Times: Radio Monitoring 6.00am to 6.05pm Daily. Boat Crew Training: 8.30am to 11.30am Saturdays. Fundraising as required.
Street Address The Esplanade
Postal Address P.O. Box 566 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: bundaberg@vmraq.org.au
Phone: (07) 4159 4349
Fax: (07) 4159 4389
Mobile: 0427 549 349 - 0427 009 266 - 0418 734 825
Email: bundaberg@vmraq.org.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: No

Providing a quality, free mediation service to the Wide Bay Community. Also provides training, dispute counselling and facilitation.
Meeting Place: Various venues through Bundaberg and Fraser Coast
Operating Times: Office Hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday). Mediation conducted business hours, after hours and weekends.
Street Address Brendan Hansen Building, 54 Main Street, Hervey Bay
Postal Address P.O. Box 3340 Hervey Bay DC QLD 4655
Email: drcwb@justice.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4125 9225/1800 681 109
Fax: (07) 4125 9227
Email: drcwb@justice.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes