Bowen Community Centre

We’re here for our community and we care about the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of each-and-every person.

Bowen Neighbourhood Centre services

Based in the Bowen Community Centre, the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre offers support in relation to housing needs, legal assistance, domestic violence referrals and other health and community matters. If you’re not sure if we can help, please ask. All enquiries are welcome and if we can’t help, we may be able to suggest someone who can.

community connect – we connect you to support information and referrals

Community Connect

For housing needs, legal assistance, domestic violence and other health and community related matters, we can connect you with support, information, and referrals.
Bowen community op shop

Bowen Community Op Shop

Check out our affordable second-hand furniture and household goods and clothing.
Bowen Community Food Bank

Bowen Community Food Bank

Stock up on free and low-cost grocery items. Access is by application.
no interest loans

No Interest Loan Scheme

No Interest Loans (NILs) of up to $2000 are available for purchasing essential goods and services such as fridges, washing machines, car repairs and medical procedures.
Tuckerbox Kitchen soup

Bowen Community Soup Kitchen

Nutritious home cooked meals available for minimal cost to homeless people or those experiencing severe crisis. If you can’t afford to pay please speak to staff about an exemption from paying.
emergency relief for bowen residents

Emergency Relief for Bowen

Assistance for those in urgent need of food, medication, utility payments, fuel, or rental arrears on a case-by-case basis.
Homeless Facilities

Homeless Shower & Laundry Facilities

We have shower and laundry facilities at the centre for those experiencing homelessness which are available for weekdays before midday. Care Bags containing toiletries donated by Zonta Club of Bowen also available for adults & children if needed.
Second Bite

Second Bite

Second bite grocery items donated by Woolworths Bowen and Peries IGA available in reception daily for any community members to access. Gumlu Growers Association members also provide fresh vegetables during the harvest season. 
Chair Exercise

Chair Exercise

Chair Exercise program using fun music & easy yoga techniques facilitated by Exercise Angels. Held at CWA Hall. A Bowen Community Centre program sponsored by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation.
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JP Service

Free JP Service available weekdays.
Stay Connected

Stay Connected

Free Tech classes for over 55s.  Smart phone basics, Email, Scanning, Staying safe online. Call to register your interest.

Cooinda Family Centre services

A welcoming hub for the families of the Bowen community. Cooinda Family Centre provides a range of services and programs for families and children at little-to-no-cost.

parenting group

Building Blocks

Build confidence in your parenting. Learn from qualified guest speakers from local services. Gain practical tools you can use every day. Meet other parents and carers in a supportive environment. Enjoy creative activities and meaningful conversations.

Pre-Kindy Playgroup

A pre-kindy focused playgroup for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Encouraging early education, play based and age appropriate learning. STEM, craft and technology activities and visits to school and kindys. Support with transitions to kindy and school.
Parenting Programs

Certified Parenting Courses

Certified parenting programs available each school term for parents and carers to increase confidence and understanding of parenting and secure attachments. Play helpers available to help with children.
Cooinda Family Centre

Stay’N’Play at Cooinda

New activities each week. Meet other parents and carers. Let the little ones explore, increase social skills, and grow confidence. Healthy morning tea provided.

Explore’N’Play

A free, relaxed and friendly playgroup where little ones can play, create and make new friends. Grown ups can join in the fun too. Enjoy a free fruit platter and sausage sizzle. 1st and 3rd week of the month at the Front Beach. 2nd and 4th week at Queens Beach Park.

Drop-in Baby Clinic

Run in collaboration with Bowen hospital. A child health nurse attends each session to weigh your baby and chat through any concerns. No bookings required and a baby sensory play area set up for the babies. Also, a chance to meet fellow parents and carers.
parent support

Parent Support

Families going through difficult times can drop in to find an ear to listen and be helped to find a path through challenges with helpful referrals to other services.

Bowen Neighbourhood Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which couldn’t operate without the amazing, ongoing support of our volunteers. Find out how you could become a valued member of our Volunteer Program.

Volunteers

The Bowen Community Centre has meeting and activity rooms as well as office space for hire. Find out more about how to hire a space.

bowen meeting room hire

The Red Bench at Bowen Community Centre was a joint project with the Zonta Club of Bowen Inc.

Find out more about our partnerships with local organisations.

red bench against domestic violence