Shine Bright Mental Health

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Men’s & Youth Hub - Hervey Bay

Opening March 2026
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and Social Shift.

Grand Opening
Social Shift

The Shine Bright Men’s & Youth Hub is a community-driven mental health initiative designed to support men aged 18+, young males aged 13+, and other vulnerable community members across the Fraser Coast. The Hub delivers early intervention, psychological support and interventions, youth well-being programs, and recovery-based groups in a safe, welcoming, male-friendly environment.

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Men’s Referral Form

What the Hub will offer

1:1 Counselling for Men

Delivered by a full-time male Clinician, the Hub offers free, confidential counselling for men aged 18+, focusing on mental health, emotional well-being, stress, relationships, substance use, identity, and life challenges.


No referral required — walk-ins welcome.

SMART Recovery for Men only Friends & Family Youth only

Facilitated by trained staff, these groups provide a safe and supportive space for young people aged 13–24 to learn resilience skills, reduce harmful behaviours, and strengthen coping strategies.

Youth Wellbeing & Skills Sessions (ages 13-24)

Youth case management with referrals from partnering agencies. We support youth navigating complex challenges, we mental health, family issues, trauma, or risk of disengagement. Case-managed support offers tailored guidance, practical resources, and consistent care to help young people stay on track, grow confidence, and thrive.

Weekly Walk-in Support for Men

Weekly group programs for men combined with psychological groups, well being groups, and physical/psychosocial activity groups,

A Male-Friendly, Youth-Friendly Space

The Hub is designed to feel relaxed, welcoming, and relatable. It will include:

  • Comfortable lounges and high-set tables
  • Games and TV
  • Youth-friendly spaces
  • Memorabilia and décor that appeal to men and young males

This environment helps reduce stigma and encourages engagement.

A Male-Friendly, Youth-Friendly Space
Community Partnerships

Community Partnerships

The Hub is delivered with strong local collaboration, including:

  • Social Shift Institute – supporting project delivery, engagement, and evaluation
  • Major Construction Partner – Nautical Homes & Construction
  • Local youth, community, and sporting groups
  • Shine Bright Sanctuary – providing wraparound support for families connected to the Hub
Nautical Homes & Constructions
Major Construction Partner – Nautical Homes & Construction
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What the Hub will offer

Awareness & Help-Seeking Campaigns

The Hub features a strong community engagement focus, including roadside signage, front-of-house branding, and youth-focused awareness initiatives that normalise help-seeking and reduce stigma for men and young males.

Helping Improve Outcomes for Men, Youth & Families Across Fraser Coast

Young males aged 13–24 and men aged 18–35 are among the least likely to seek traditional mental health support, despite high rates of distress, social isolation, and substance use.

This Hub creates:

  • A low-barrier entry point
  • A safe, relatable social environment
  • Access to early intervention supports
  • Strong community connections

Launch Timeline

Late 2025: Recruitment & soft launch

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Early 2026: Building fit-out & program rollout

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Mid 2026: Full service operation and community awareness campaign

If you would like to be involved with this hub and look at partnering, donating or supporting the Hub long term please reach out and get in contact with us.

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