DECEPTION BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre is a catalyst in the community for empowering local people to achieve their goals and advocate for change on issues that impact on our people and community. We do this by supporting and providing services, activities, and initiatives that include and enhances social inclusion and employment opportunities.
We work collaboratively with the whole of the community with a key focus to provide opportunities to the lives of the most disadvantaged in our community.
Our Vision is to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to work collaboratively with people who are experiencing disadvantages to enable them to find pathways to fully participate in every part of life they choose.
COMMUNITY NOTICE – YOUR SAFETY IS A PRIORITY
Stay informed
With this evolving weather situation, flooding and road conditions, it is essential for your safety that you stay informed and know what is happening in your local area:
- Stay tuned to messaging from authorities and the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology
- Understand flooding and road closures by visiting the QLDTraffic website
- Public transport has been impacted and you should visit Translink to understand weather affected services
- If assistance is needed with non-life threatening situations such as rising floodwater, leaking roof, phone SES on 132 500
- Call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 for information about emotional support or personal financial hardship assistance from this event
- Understand current school closures
- People are also being asked to conserve drinking water in South-East Queensland.
- Remember – if its flooded, forget it!
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DBNC offers a range of services, activities and initiatives that increase social inclusion, employment and community development, all here in Deception Bay.
Join us for Communi-Tea! We're hosting a FREE morning tea on Nov 18th for the whole community. Enjoy delicious bites, meet friendly faces, and connect with our team who’ll be there to mingle. Mark your calendars and bring your community spirit!![]()
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Date: Monday, 18th November![]()
Time: 9:30am-11:00am![]()
Location: Deception Bay Community Hall, 2 Raymond Terrace, Deception Bay![]()
RSVP: Book your FREE ticket here: events.humanitix.com/communi-tea-free-morning-tea-kwjpau9l![]()
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Don’t miss this chance to relax, chat, and share in good company. Everyone’s welcome!
We’re excited to support the Freshwater Community Garden Deception Bay in their Community Day event, inviting everyone to come along, connect, and share your ideas!![]()
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Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious, this day is for everyone to shape what this garden could become.![]()
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What’s Happening:![]()
- Free tea, coffee, and a sausage sizzle!![]()
- Activities for the kids to keep them entertained.![]()
- Guest speaker to inspire us with the benefits of community gardening.![]()
- An introduction to the garden, including a peek at the garden beds already taking shape.![]()
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Date: Saturday, 23rd of November, 2024![]()
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am![]()
Where: 43 Park Rd, Deception Bay![]()
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Come along, bring your ideas, share your thoughts, enjoy some food and drinks, help shape the future of this community garden, and be part of building something special in our community! No need to book, just show up and meet the group. We look forward to seeing you there.
Stay up to date with our November 'What's On' newsletter.![]()
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It’s that time of year! Our Carnival-themed Community Connect Day, followed by our AGM is on the 20th of November from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.![]()
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We’re looking for volunteers to help prepare our weekly OzHarvest deliveries into care packages for the community on Friday mornings. If you’re interested, call us on 3204 2022 or email reception@dbnc.org.au.![]()
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As always, we will continue to deliver our regular programs to support those in need.![]()
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For more information about our events, programs, and services this month go to our website and view the 'What's On' newsletter for November: dbnc.org.au/whats-on
We're looking for volunteers to help us pack food boxes for individuals and families in need.![]()
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When: Fridays (Rotational roster – so it's flexible!)![]()
Where: Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre, 24 Endeavour Street, Deception Bay, Qld, 4508![]()
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OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, delivers food received by their donors to us every Friday morning, between 9:30am and 12:00pm. We need some volunteers to join our existing team to help us portion that food into packages for people in need.![]()
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Your time can make a big difference in someone's life. If you're available to lend a hand, we'd love to have you on board!![]()
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Interested? Contact us by calling 3204 2022 or email reception@dbnc.org.au for more details.
Festive Finances: Budget-Friendly Tips from the Financial Resilience Team!![]()
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Set a Holiday Budget, Track Spending and Catch Sales!![]()
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Keep spending under control! Start planning now for food, gifts, and donations to avoid debt creeping in. Track your spending closely, especially with sales popping up, and use a simple checklist to stay on top of what you’ve bought and what’s left. Writing lists for everything helps prevent impulse buys, so you stick to your budget and stay focused.![]()
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Have you started your Christmas budget yet? Share your best budgeting tips and tricks to avoid those sneaky impulse purchases!