About us

Health Promotion Connections (HPC), formally known as Healthier Bowen Shire Partnership (HBSP) Inc, is a community based health promotion organisation originating from a two year Health Promotion Queensland (Queensland Health) funded project. The organisation became formally incorporated in August 2002 and has since been administered by a local management committee. HPC works closely with local government and Queensland Health networks.

Aims and objectives

HPC aims to improve the health and well-being of residents within the Whitsunday and Burdekin region.

The organisation's goal is to prevent chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers by assisting the local community to undertake projects and participate in programs that promote positive healthy lifestyles.

To improve health and well-being HPC Inc will:

• Develop partnerships for health action
• Guide the implementation of local projects to improve the wellbeing of residents
• Support the implementation of Queensland Health lifestyle programs and other chronic disease related initiatives
• Utilise strategies to identify and address health issues
• Build capacity to support sustainable projects

HPC membership and volunteers

Health Promotion Connections continues to seek new and ongoing financial and volunteer members to be part of our vibrant and innovative organisation.

By being part of HPC you will receive monthly newsletters and health information, opportunities to meet other like minded people helping build a healthy vibrant community, become involved in local community projects improving health and well-being and receive a free mini health assessment at Fitness1-2-3.

Click here to download a membership form.

Volunteer members are also welcome to join HPC. Please email us on admin@hpcinc.com.au or phone 07 4786 5941 for a membership or volunteer information pack.