Purpose: To improve access for residents who live in the Bundaberg Region.
Meeting Place: School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets on the second Thursday quarterly (commencing February) from 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Purpose: To provide an open forum for young people, workers, government, regional representatives and other interested parties, to interact and improve pathways for young people within Bundaberg and District. Operating Principles: Promote effective collaboration within the sector, Provide a mechanism for support within a respectful environment, Develop creative solutions in an interactive manner. Function: Maximise service delivery through networking, advocating issues, needs identification, organisational, professional and peer support, Promote a culture of continuous improvement of service delivery to young people within Bundaberg and District, Through all Forum activities, support activities directed towards positive growth for young people and their families.
Meeting Place: Impact, 106-108 Bargara Road
Operating Times: Meets on the second Tuesday bi- monthly (commencing February) from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4175
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Purpose: To provide an open forum for the Child and Family Sector and other interested persons to identify issues, develop strategies and responses to those issues and share information and resources. The Child and Family Network priorities are: Valuing the family unit in our community; Valuing and supporting the role of parenting in our community and Valuing children and youth as a focus in our community.
Meeting Place: Family Relationship Centre, Bingera Street (opposite Red Rooster), Bundaberg, with 2 meetings per year being held at Bundaberg Base Hospital
Operating Times: Meets on the first Monday of each month (commencing 2nd February 2009) from 12.30pm-2.30pm
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Purpose: To provide an open forum for the Disability Sector and other interested persons to identify issues, develop strategies and responses to those issues and share information and resources.
Meeting Place: Rotating Venue
Operating Times: Meets on the first Thursday bi-monthly (commencing February) from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Community workers meet to share information about current events, programs and community issues.
Meeting Place: Kenalwyn Neighbourhood Centre
Operating Times: Meets on the third Thursday of every month from 12.30pm.
Street Address 111 Targo Street
Postal Address 111 Targo Street Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: info@kenalwynbnc.or.gau
Phone: (07) 4153 1614
Fax: (07) 4153 1586
Email: info@kenalwynbnc.or.gau
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

BMW promotes and encourages a healthy and contented lifestyle; provides a circle of friendship and support to all mature women and newcomers to the region; encourages open communication with other like-minded groups in the area; arranges for guest speakers to provide information and education on a wide variety of topics of interest; arranges social outings or bus trips on a monthly basis.
Meeting Place: Bundaberg Bowls Club, Quay Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets each Wednesday from 9.30am to 12.15pm.
Postal Address 61 Old Gin Gin Road Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: hofmann@loadednet.com.au
Phone: (07) 4155 9054
Mobile: 0403 075 083
Email: hofmann@loadednet.com.au
Website: http://www.bundabergmaturewomen.websyte.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

The central feature of learning communities is that they integrate economic, social and cultural development, and foster lifelong learning opportunities for their citizens. A key characteristic is the development of a rich mix of learning partnerships which link stakeholders for common purposes. This process aims to foster a shared vision of the community as an inclusive learning community.
Meeting Place: School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Postal Address PO Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

The Child Protection Reference Group was set up by volunteers, parents, professionals and community workers to actively promote child protection and family support. We believe that child protection is everybody’s business. The group is open to anyone interested in supporting families and the community in protecting children.
Meeting Place: Lifeline Coral Coast Capricorn
Operating Times: Meets on the last Thursday of each month at 2.00pm.
Street Address Cnr River Terrace and Penny Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1473 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: lyn.alma@lccq.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 8400
Fax: (07) 4153 4949
Email: lyn.alma@lccq.org.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

The Bundaberg Community Garden Committee works to develop and manage the Bundaberg Community Garden. The aim of the garden is to foster community interaction in a friendly and supportive environment and to educate people of all ages on the benefits of community organic gardens and healthy eating.
Meeting Place: Centacare , 79 Woongarra Street
Operating Times: Meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Postal Address Centacare PO Box 1338
Email: Christine_Sorbello@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4150 2700
Email: Christine_Sorbello@health.qld.gov.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

An opportunity to talk about and discuss local issues. Bring along an update on programs handwritten. Please phone for more information.
Meeting Place: 21 January - Ozcare, 18 March - Childers Cultural Centre, 20 May - Mt Perry Community Centre, 22 July - Homecare Community Health, 23 September - Discovery Coast Community Care, 25 November - Christmas Break Up at Centacare.
Operating Times: Meetings are held from 10.00am to 12.30pm.
Postal Address C/- Maryborough Base Hospital 185 Walker Street Maryborough Qld 4650
Email: chris_shorey@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4122 8381
Fax: (07) 4122 8219
Mobile: 0419 711 699
Email: chris_shorey@health.qld.gov.au

The Network aims to bring together local organisations and services from the Bundaberg, Burnett, Isis, Kolan, Perry and Miriam Vale areas in order to work collaboratively to promote and enhance the health and wellbeing of children from conception to three (3) years and their family as an entity. The Network recognises the need to be holistic in approach also targeting the community in which the infant and family live, work and play.
Meeting Place: Family Relationship Centre, Bingera Street (opposite Red Rooster), Bundaberg, with 2 meetings per year being held at Bundaberg Base Hospital
Operating Times: Meets on the first Monday of each month (commencing 1st February 2010) from 12.30pm-2.30pm
Postal Address C/- Wide Bay Population Health Unit, P.O. Box 185 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: joan_dooley@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4150 2710
Fax: (07) 4150 2729
Email: joan_dooley@health.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Our Purpose: To work in partnership to increase opportunities for the broader Bundaberg community to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours. Our Role: To promote the benefits of and address the barriers to healthy living and advocate for supportive local environments that encourages and fosters an active and healthy lifestyle.
Meeting Place: School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets on the first Tuesday bi-monthly (commencing February) from 9.00am to 11.00am
Email: Joanna_Schmidt@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4150 2783
Fax: (07) 4150 2729
Email: Joanna_Schmidt@health.qld.gov.au

Concerned parents seeking changes to legislation to protect children who run away from home. Also seeking rights of parents to protect these children.
Meeting Place: Brother's Sports Club
Operating Times: Meets every third Wednesday at 7.00pm.
Postal Address P.O. Box 2899 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: bbergplease@tpg.com.au
Phone: (07) 4159 4243/(07) 4152 8824
Fax: (07) 4159 4079
Mobile: 0412 658 881
Email: bbergplease@tpg.com.au
Website: http://www.bbergplease.net/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Purpose: To provide an open forum for seniors and other interested persons to identify issues, responses to those issues, develop strategies, and share information and resources.
Meeting Place: School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets on the third Monday of each month from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Postal Address PO Box 3130 bundaberg qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Purpose: To develop collaborative community responses that work towards Mentally Healthy Communities through the identification of issues, the development of strategies and through the progression of the Bundaberg Community Social Plan.
Meeting Place: School of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meets on the second Thursday bi-monthly (commencing February) from 9.00 am to 11.00 am
Postal Address PO Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes