Alcoholics Anonymous Bundaberg
QLD, Australia
Fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Visit supplier >Committee on the Ageing Inc Maryborough and District
QLD, Australia
To provide a service to healthy aged people, support for activities and referral. Linking well aged people to others who share similar interests. Operating hours - flexible 20 hours per week, flexible 9 am-3 pm
Visit supplier >Breast Cancer Support Group Hervey Bay
QLD, Australia
Provide women with ongoing support and advice following diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. Linkage to a Breast Care Nurse.
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Meeets 1st Mon each month 9.30 - 11.30 am also night meeting each month. Women who have or have had breast cancer. Information and support relating to lingerie, wigs ans prosthesis assoc with breast cancer.
Visit supplier >Panic and Anxiety Support Group
QLD, Australia
Support group for sufferers of panic attacks & serious anxiety disorders. Self help support group for sufferers run by sufferers. Aim is recovery through caring, listening & support from others who understand. Anyone experiencing serious anxiety disorders.
Visit supplier >Vietnam Veterans Drop in Centre
QLD, Australia
Assistance with hassles and other information relating to Veterans Affairs is available. Volunteer Services available inc.. Pensions Officer, Advocacy & JP.
Visit supplier >Group for Emotional and Mental Support (GEMS)
QLD, Australia
G.E.M.S. is a psycho-social rehabilitation support group, with a focus on recovery. G.E.M.S. helps people set achievable goals and meet them. People develop new skills or rekindle old ones, make new friends, build networks and learn new strategies. This friendship group meets at St Matthew's Church Hall 60 John St South for fun, fellowship, education & encouragement meeting times are - every Monday 1.00pm &10.00am Wednesdays. . Ask at Community Mental Health for newsletter or to join our mailing list.
Visit supplier >Group for Emotional and Mental Support (GEMS)
QLD, Australia
G.E.M.S. is a psycho-social rehabilitation support group, with a focus on recovery. G.E.M.S. helps people set achievable goals and meet them. People develop new skills or rekindle old ones, make new friends, build networks and learn new strategies. The group has been running over 14 years for adults with mental illness, their families and carers.
Visit supplier >Alcoholics Anonymous Fraser Coast & Country District 7
QLD, Australia
Helps problem drinkers recover and maintain their own sobriety. Any age. All Welcome
Visit supplier >Hervey Bay Consumer Advisory Group
QLD, Australia
A self help group for people affected by mental illness. Group meets weekly. Meet 10 am to 2.30 pm Mon and Wed, Memorial Hall, Pialba by referral. Mental Health Community Participation.
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Meetings 2nd Sunday each month at West St. Hall. Cultural, social, dance and communities activities
Visit supplier >Women's Mental Health Support Group
QLD, Australia
Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs at 10am - 12.00 pm in the Stirling Centre Uniting Church Barolin St, Bundaberg.
Visit supplier >Veterans Affairs Support Service
QLD, Australia
Support, information and referral for veterans
Visit supplier >Alcoholics Anonymous Maryborough
QLD, Australia
To help alcoholics recover from alcoholism and also maintain own sobriety. Meetings Wednesday 8pm at St Marys Parish Hall
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Support group for alcoholics and families. Meetings held at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Cnr Broadhurst and Cevin Sts Meetings every Monday night at 7 pm. Providing suppoort for Alcohlics and their families in the childers district. Voluntary donation.
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Hervey Bay Baptist Church operate a number of extensive courses from the Careforce Lifekeys range, under the ministry title of Living Hope Ministries. Designed to help people overcome their addictions and compulsive behaviour in a loving caring environment and also by working the principles of recovery explained through the Bible.
Visit supplier >Fraser Coast Kidney Support Group
QLD, Australia
Support group for people with kidney disease, their families and friends; aims to raise awareness of the public and professionals in the areas of renal disease and dialysis; short term equipment loan, e.g. microwave, scales, blood pressure monitor. Network for information and practical support
Visit supplier >Low Vision Support Group Rockhampton
QLD, Australia
Support and social activities for people who are blind or vision impaired, their families and carers; consumer oriented self help focus; outings or guest speakers organised each month. Meetings held 4th Tuesday of the month. Activities are free; no waiting time for services.
Visit supplier >South Burnett Arthriitis and Osteoporosis Support Group
QLD, Australia
Contact person June Kimlin. Groups encompasses whole of South Burnett
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Group meetings weekly, support offered 24 hours a day. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking Those with a dependency on narcotics can make contact and support services will be advised.
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Anonymity assured. Members need a desire to stop drinking. Meetings held 7.30pm Fridays. Through self help groups and regular meetings, primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
Visit supplier >Muscular Dystrophy Assoc - Darling Downs
QLD, Australia
Also see separate listing for Muscular Dystrophy Assoc Qld Provides contact and support for local people with MD, information about MD. Informal meetings and social gatherings held at various venues. Fund raising for research. Contact person is .
Visit supplier >Arthritis Foundation Support Group - Townsville Branch
QLD, Australia
Self-help information and support group. Meetings 3rd Tuesday 9.30-11.30am at Holy Family Centre, Mooney St, Gulliver. Pool address Fulham Road and Palmerston Street. Cost $4.00 per swim.
Visit supplier >Retina Australia (Qld) Inc - North Queensland
QLD, Australia
Volunteer organisation for anyone who is vision impaired. Support to keep people in the workforce. Working towards better access and resources in the community. Foster community awareness of the needs and anxieties of people who are vision impaired.
Visit supplier >Group seeks to provide support, advice and education to sufferers and their families. Meeting times: 6 pm - 8 pm every last Wednesday of month.
Visit supplier >Diversional Therapy fosters quality practice and advocacy for the client population. Maintains quality of life by providing leisure and recreational opportunities for the aged and disabled in care facilities such as nursing homes, hostels, retirement villages, dementia units and respite centres and mental health facilities.
Visit supplier >North Queensland Association for Blind Citizens
QLD, Australia
Provides social activities for people who are blind or vision impaired. Mail order purchases for aids and equipment. Access to computer with "Window Eyes" program and photocopying. (must be computer literate and familiar with the program as no training provided)
Visit supplier >Australian Pensioner's Superannuants League Qld Inc
QLD, Australia
Provides advice and social activities from association members. Meet at Castle Hill PCYC Hall on first Thursday of month 9.30 am -11.30 am. Bus tours luncheons, hoy-cent sales and musical mornings.
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Provides morning tea, fellowship, outings, community speakers, spiritual input for seniors.
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Provides activities for over fifties, but no age limit. Outings and Day Bus trips.
Visit supplier >National Seniors Association - Townsville
QLD, Australia
Open to those aged over 50. Townsville group is primarily a social group - cards, bocce, ten pin bowling, day tours, dinners, picnics. Guest speaker every month. Brisbane office advocates interests of seniors to all levels of Government and publishes "The Directory of Benefits and Savings" which provides special savings on a range of goods and services. Membership fees apply.
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For retired and semi-retired men. Meets at the Townsville RSL Club on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10am.
Visit supplier >Probus Club Port of Townsville Ladies
QLD, Australia
Meets at the Cluden Park Motor Inn on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9.30am.
Visit supplier >Queensland Country Women's Association - Northern Division
QLD, Australia
Provide improved welfare for women and families especially in the country. Accommodation is available for everyone.
Visit supplier >Queensland Rail Retiree's Association - Townsville Branch
QLD, Australia
Provides activities which include indoor bowls, playing cards, morning tea and occasional visits to outlying districts; 2-3 trips a year, Annual dinner.
Visit supplier >Senior Citizens Association - Railway Estate
QLD, Australia
Indoor bowls, cards, board games, trips and luncheons.
Visit supplier >Senior Citizens Association - Wulguru
QLD, Australia
Pool table, Indoor bowls, hoy, bingo, cards. Outings - visiting other clubs, Morning Melodies, Picnic in the Park.
Visit supplier >Provides activities for community of service or ex-service men/women who have served for a minimum of 6 months. (including Army Reserve)
Visit supplier >War Widow's Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc - Townsville
QLD, Australia
Members are the widows of deceased ex-service personnel and holders of Gold Cards issued by DVA. Self-help group.
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Provides support for patients who have undergone a laryngectomy procedure.
Visit supplier >Low Vision Support Group - Townsville
QLD, Australia
Provides support for blind or vision impaired people and their family, friends and carers. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Visit supplier >Parkinson's Support Group - Townsville/Thuringowa
QLD, Australia
Provides support for people with Parkinson's , their families and carers. Education, information, resources, sharing of experiences & problem solving. Help to access appropriate services.
Visit supplier >Seniors Friendship Group - Mackay
QLD, Australia
Meet every Friday- 9 am at different venues for friendship, bingo, guest speakers and outings.
Visit supplier >Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Mackay
QLD, Australia
Provides emotional and social support for people with MS and their families. Distributes printed material from MS Society.
Visit supplier >Mackay Support Groups for Carers
QLD, Australia
Provides support, social contact and education for carers, friends and family members who are looking after someone.
Visit supplier >Blue Care - Coopers Plains Respite Caring Centre
QLD, Australia
Dementia specific client group from very mild to high care Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Emergency day respite is available. Free transport is available from a limited number of suburbs. Clients from outside of these areas may attend if they have their own transport. Carers support group monthly.
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Support groups for people with a mental health problem or those having difficulty coping with life experiences.
Visit supplier >Scleroderma Association of Queensland Inc.
QLD, Australia
Meet on last Thursday of every month at 2 different homes of members from 12 noon onwards.
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Support group for Spanish carers meets every 4 months. Contact Mirtha Barboza on (07) 3843 1401
Visit supplier >Sunnybank Arthritis Support Group
QLD, Australia
The Arthritis Support Group is for people with arthritis, families and carers. Meetings are at St Barnabas Church Hall Sunnybank on 4th Wednesday of the month at 9.30am to 12pm. Fund raising activites and monthly meetings with guest speakers. Contact (07) 3349 6193 for information regarding support groups in the South Brisbane area.
Visit supplier >Compassionate Friends Queensland Inc.
QLD, Australia
The Compassionate Friends is a self-help support organisation for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. Drop in centre is at Bowen Tce & open on the above hours. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive. Offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause.
Visit supplier >Compassionate Friends Queensland Inc.
QLD, Australia
Meets on 1st Wed of each month at 10 am and 3rd Wed of each month at 7 pm. A loss and grief support group made up of bereaved parents who have lost our sons and daughters before us. We are part of a world wide organisation.
Visit supplier >Lymphoedema Association of Qld Inc
QLD, Australia
Meets 3rd Monday of every second month at 9.30 am at Mater Hospital Hope Street. Increase awareness and encourage sufferers in self help programs. Meets bi-monthly 3rd Mon 9.30am at Mater Hospital. Information and education to anyone affected by lymphoedema. The aim is to provide support and to increase public and health professional awareness of lymphoedema. Association advises - Information Service 3833 4376 (Pager - Bracken Ridge). Membership: Initial year is $25, then $20 per annum. Concession: Initial year is $15, then $10 per annum.
Visit supplier >World Federation of Hungarian Veterans QLD
QLD, Australia
The group discusses the needs of participants and works towards fulfilling their needs.
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Support group contact for people with alopecia areata, which is a highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body.
Visit supplier >Heart Support - Australia - Sunshine Coast Branch
QLD, Australia
Monthy meetings held at Sundale Garden Village, Doolan St, Nambour
Visit supplier >Amputees and Families Support Group
QLD, Australia
The group meets at 6pm on the 4th Wednesday of every second month at Brothers Leagues Club, Anderson Street Manunda. Wheelchair hire to members only.
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Friendship Group for adults with an intellectual or physical disability from 18yrs of age. To enhance the social, spiritual and physical well being. Regularly meet 1st Thursday in the month 7.30-9.30pm at the Uniting Emanual Church (social outings). Sometimes social outings are arranged on a Saturday, which will cancel out the Thursday.
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Provides interaction and information to the seniors of the Marlin Coast. Support network, social outings, meet every Tuesday at Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre.
Visit supplier >Parramatta ECDP - Early Childhood Development Program
QLD, Australia
Playgroup meets every week on Wednesday at ECDP, Parramatta State School 9:30am-11:30am. Small group programs, support in inclusive settings.
Visit supplier >Young Adults Arthritis Support Group
QLD, Australia
Feel free to contact Helen at any time if there are any questions that people have in regards to the group and meeting times.
Visit supplier >FNQ Prostate Cancer Support Group
QLD, Australia
Meet 3rd Wed of 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 10th month of the year. 3rd Wed for 12th month (even months)- 2:30pm at Cancer Council Queensland, Aumuller St
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Organise and help raise funds and fund raising events. Has 10 active members
Visit supplier >Alzheimers Australia QLD Office
QLD, Australia
Alzheimers Australia QLD Aim is to improve quality of life by providing special care appropriate to needs and to provide ongoing practical and emotional support to the carer. Companionship and activities. In home respite. Holiday programs. Personal care. Monthly Support Group. Education, Library.
Visit supplier >Motor Neurone Disease Support Group - Gold Coast
QLD, Australia
Gold Coast Motor Neurone Support Group. Group meets monthly. Call for details.
Visit supplier >Solace Association of Queensland Inc.
QLD, Australia
Gold Coast Solace Association Support for those grieving over the death of a partner. Must come to meetings - no home visits. Social Support. Organisation is totally voluntary and fully self funded. Day meetings are in the Community Room Pacific Fair 10.30 am 2nd and 4th Wed monthly.
Visit supplier >Arthritis Support Group - Ipswich
QLD, Australia
Ipswich, aged, disabled, arthritis, social, support, recreation, health and arthritis education.
Visit supplier >Gold Coast Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME Support Group Friendship and info about Fibromyalgia also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephomyalitis Syndrome (ME). Group meets 2nd Wednesday of the month 11 am to 12 pm at Southport Workers Club (Feb to Nov Incl). South Tweed Bowls Club group.
Visit supplier >Al Anon/Alateen Family Groups Gold Coast
QLD, Australia
Gold Coast Al Anon/Alateen Family Groups Gold Coast Self help support for people whose lives have been affected by someone's drinking addiction. Fellowship and sharing.
Visit supplier >Vision Impaired Support Group - Ipswich
QLD, Australia
Ipswich, Camira, vision impaired, social, support, meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month.
Visit supplier >Alzheimer's Association Of Queensland
QLD, Australia
Dementia Support Group held every 3rd Friday of Month.
Visit supplier >Alzheimer's Association Of Queensland
QLD, Australia
Information, support and referral on alzheimers disease and related disorders. Support groups, community awareness, carer and professional education.
Visit supplier >Australian Lung Foundation (ALF)
QLD, Australia
Meets at Western Suburbs Leagues Club, 3rd Monday of each month at 10 am. Provides access to education and information on managing lung disease and social support to address a patient's psychological needs. Provides the patient and carer with an opportunity for social interaction and sharing experiences is a vital role.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is an independent self help organisation for alcohol dependent persons. A 24 hour telephone service operates to offer support, and to advise venues and times for weekly meetings.
Visit supplier >Alcoholics Anonymous Gladstone
QLD, Australia
Alcoholics Anonymous is an independent self help organisation for alcohol dependent persons. A 24 hour telephone service operates to offer support and to advise venues and times for weekly meetings.
Visit supplier >Caloundra Breast Cancer Support Circle
QLD, Australia
Judy Irvine & Roz Cuss - The phone numbers are private home numbers. This group provides emotional support and practical advice to those who have had breast cancer or who have yet to face it. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7.15pm at above address. No Referral required.
Visit supplier >Laryngectomy Assoc. - Cancer Council Qld
QLD, Australia
Speech Pathology Dept- Bundaberg District Health Service. Share info on equipment and solving problems. Support for people who have had or are about to undergo a laryngectomy.
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Support group for Lupus sufferers, friends and family welcome meets last Wednesday of each month at Bauer Wiles community health centre Neptune St between 9.30 am and 11.00 am.
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Free support service for sufferers and families. Accomodation centre Brisbane, Townsville for patients being treated.
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Free support service for sufferers and families. Accomodation centre Brisbane, Townsville for patients being treated.
Visit supplier >Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc
QLD, Australia
Support to families - emotional. Library resources, books, tapes (video/audio)
Visit supplier >Menopause Support Group Rockhampton
QLD, Australia
This support group offers a general support, education and information on access to natural hormone replacement through exercise and diet.
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The Arthritis Friendship Group is open to all ages and people from any background (including people with disabilities, older people and people who are overweight or needing support post injury) there is a Therapy Pool located at the Police Citizens Youth Club Wynnum. Hours of operation of the therapy pool are Mon, Wed and Thurs 10.30am - 1pm, The Arthritis Friendship Group also acts as a community information and referral service to members of the group when it is not able to directly assist the client.
Visit supplier >Aim is to help sufferers and their families with Huntingtons disease. Meeting held every 8 weeks.
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Provides help and support for families with autistic children. Group offers support and information
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Gladstone Area Autism Support Group phone Dorothy (07) 4972 5446 Michelle (07) 4978 3697
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Personal support group. Meetings at Carer's Qld, Shop 1/83 West Street Rockhampton 4700.
Visit supplier >Queensland Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group / Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
QLD, Australia
brochures available. Similar support groups offered nationally.
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