Neighbourhood Centres' Gathering 2025

There are over 140 people attending the Neighbourhood Centres’ Gathering 2025, from Neighbourhood Centres right across Queensland. We look forward to seeing you and coming together as a statewide group for the first time in two years.

The theme for the event is ‘Big Hearts and Bold Ideas’. There will be a wellbeing space and lots of opportunities to connect with other people from Neighbourhood Centres who, like you, have big hearts and bold ideas.

**Tickets to the Neighbourhood Centres’ Gathering 2025 are now sold out**

This event is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and sponsored by Good Shepherd.

Event Agenda

8:30am – Arrival and Registration 😊
9:15am – Opening
Morning sessions
– Welcome and introductions
– First Nations Engagement and Reconciliation in our Sector
– Neighbourhood Centres and Rotary / Rotaract Clubs
11:00am – Morning Tea ☕🧁
11:20am – Mid-morning sessions
– Preserving the Heart of Neighbourhood Centres: Navigating Complex Needs Whilst Maintaining Community Connection – panel discussion with Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
– 50 Year Dreaming for Queensland Communities and Neighbourhood Centres
1:00pm – Lunch 🥪🥗
1:30pm After lunch sessions
– New Child Safe Laws and Neighbourhood Centres (presented by NAPCAN)
– Bold Ideas – Tabletop Discussions (2 x 30 minute sessions)
3:00pm – Afternoon Tea ☕🧁🍍🍎
3:20pm – Afternoon sessions
– Neighbourhood Centre Marketing
– Neighbourhood Centre Week 2026
– Wrap Up
4:00pm – Close

The Gathering will also include a wellbeing space for those who wish to take some time out throughout the day.
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At 5:30pm the Les Halliwell Address at the iconic Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas will be starting as part of the Community Development Conference. Registrations required.