The Collective Project – Yumba Bimbi Community Hub

Yumba Bimbi Support Services was founded in 2000 by a small group of progressive parents who had a vision and wanted to increase professional and local support options for people with disabilities here in Emerald.

26 years later Yumba Bimbi is a vibrant, people focused organisation providing disability supports for children and adults across Central and Western Queensland and has expanded significantly since the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2017.

Yumba Bimbi is currently undergoing rapid growth, reflected by the increased demand and Yumba Bimbi’s reputation for high quality, person centered practice. The lack of suitable infrastructure now represents the most significant barrier to meeting community demand and realising future growth.

The Challenge

Yumba Bimbi is headquartered in Emerald in Central Qld. Despite its growth, Yumba Bimbi’s services operate from dispersed sites across Emerald and various community venues. The lack of suitable infrastructure now represents the most significant barrier to meeting community demand and realising future growth.

The Solution

The proposed Yumba Bimbi Community Hub, The Collective Project, will consolidate all services into one purpose‑built, inclusive, future‑ready precinct. The Hub has been conceived to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, embed environmental sustainability, and showcase contemporary approaches to disability inclusion and community connection.

In 2024, Yumba Bimbi purchased the vacate parcel of land at 89 Esmond Street to create our new home, The Collective Project.

Development approvals will be the focus for 2026 and early 2027 with construction readiness in the second half of 2027.

The Collective Project will bring Yumba Bimbi’s services, currently spread across several sites in Emerald, together in one accessible, welcoming precinct: our head office and NDIS services, allied health spaces, a community event space.

Learning Community Hub
Administration
Allied Health / Tenant Wing

Landscaping
Parking
Access

Given the nature of the project as a community project, the project is proposed to progress through the Queensland Government’s Ministerial Infrastructure Designation process. The process will include a number of opportunities for engagement including formal notification periods for feedback.

Timing

Review of preliminary engagement strategy by State Government – early November
10 business day consultation period – mid November
MID lodgement – early 2027

NDIS Participant, Carer or Family Member

From clients and their families through to local residents and travelling visitors the new home will be a centre piece, a pride of Central West Qld and a demonstration that no matter where you live access to quality support and care does exist. The site has been strategically located to support and consolidate existing services into a vibrant, accessible and welcoming hub for all to enjoy.

As a potential future user, we would welcome the opportunity hear your feedback and any matters you would like to understand.

Local Business

Yumba Bimbi are committed to building their enduring relationships with the local Emerald community. Local suppliers are essential to fostering economic and community growth in the region.

During the design and construct phase, operational works are required to support The Collective Project. Yumba Bimbi will provide an expression of interest process for local suppliers, seeking tenders for the design and construct phases of the project.

Curious Resident

We are at the very start of the process however still keen to engage with the local community. There will be formal engagement opportunities but if you would like to offer any initial feedback on what the project should consider please do reach out.

Provide Feedback & Register Your Interest