14/10/2026
💪 THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO RIDES, SUPPORTS, DONATES & VOLUNTEERS!
$10,000 donation delivers vital mental health support for Fraser Coast residents
More than 65 free counselling sessions were delivered to Fraser Coast residents last year thanks to a $10,000 donation from local charity Red Bike Adventures Inc.
Continuing its annual commitment, Red Bike Adventures presented another $10,000 cheque to Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre (HBNC), helping residents access professional mental health counselling regardless of their financial circumstances.
The donation, made annually on October 10 to coincide with World Mental Health Day, supports people who cannot afford counselling or face lengthy waiting periods for professional assistance.
HBNC CEO Tanya Stevenson welcomed the contribution and its direct community impact.
“This $10,000 contribution from Red Bike is a wonderful example of local generosity being translated into meaningful support for people in our community who need access to mental health counselling and support,” Ms Stevenson said.
“We know that accessing timely mental health support can be life-changing. Contributions like this help us connect people with the professional care and support they need, when they need it most.”
Ms Stevenson also highlighted the importance of collaboration between charitable organisations with shared community objectives.
“Some of the greatest outcomes in our community happen when local organisations look beyond their own boundaries and recognise the value of supporting others who share their purpose.”
She said funding complementary programs should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen, rather than dilute, a charity's mission.
“Supporting another organisation whose work aligns with your own doesn't diminish your charity's purpose. Quite the opposite. It extends your reach, strengthens your impact and ultimately allows your charitable mission to achieve even more.”
The annual Red Bike Adventures contribution demonstrates how local fundraising and charitable collaboration can deliver tangible, potentially life-changing outcomes for Fraser Coast residents.