Upcoming Events

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11am @ The Liberty Centre

Join us for a powerful community event with resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone. Discover practical tools for getting through life’s challenges, and connect with local organisations at our Community Services Expo.

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How Will I Ever Get Through This?

Community Keynote & Expo with with Dr Lucy Hone

18 September 2026 from 11am - 1:30pm
Liberty Centre - 65 Wairaka Road, Whakatāne

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect.

For many of us, loss, disruption, and uncertainty aren’t occasional experiences - they are a part of everyday life.

The Eastern Bay Community Foundation , alongside our proud partners Gateway Funeral Service, invites you to a powerful Community Keynote and Expo designed to uplift, connect, and strengthen our region.

We are incredibly privileged to host internationally renowned resilience expert Dr Lucy Hone for her vital keynote: How Will I Ever Get Through This? Practical, compassionate tools to navigate grief, loss, and life’s toughest moments.

Moving beyond unhelpful messages to “just stay positive,” Dr Lucy Hone draws on her globally recognised research and deeply personal lived experience to share a fresh, realistic approach to resilience. Whether you are facing bereavement, illness, financial strain, or the quiet "living losses" that shape our lives, this session will equip you with the tools to take the next step forward.

Who is this for?

Community members navigating change or loss.
Health, wellbeing, and social service frontline workers.
Anyone supporting others through tough times.

Why Attend?

Connect & Network:
Arrive at 11:00 AM to explore our community expo, connect with local funders, grantees, and community organisations, and enjoy the buzz of the Liberty Centre.

Practical Takeaways:
Learn how we naturally respond to disruption, gain tools to support others confidently, and discover how to navigate uncertainty.

Celebrate Community:
Discover how business giving is actively shaping a healthier, more connected Eastern Bay.