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Access Arts Inc
Access Arts Inc is an organisation for people experiencing a disability or disadvantage to create positive social and cultural change through the arts. It conducts workshops, programs, performances and exhibitions in expressive, creative and recreational arts. 1300 663 651 is the cost of a local call except from mobile phones.
acoustic neuroma
The Acoustic Neuroma Association provides self help information, home and hospital visits and educational literature. The Brisbane branch can provide information on services in regional areas.
acro fam cen
Drop in centre for families of prisoners and transport service for visitors to Wolston, Womens, Sir David Longland and Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre. No bookings required. Timetable available for bus service from Family Centre or by contacting ACRO Head office on weekdays on (07) 3221 0088.
Adracare
ADRA is a community based organisation located throughout Queensland. ADRA offers emergency food relief and referrals. Each centre has various other options available.
Adracare - Brisbane - City
ADRACare is a community based organisation located throughout Queensland. ADRACare offers emergency food relief and referrals. ADRACare also offers counselling in the areas of Personal Grief, Family, Financial and Couple Counselling. This centre ONLY covers suburbs immediately surrounding the Brisbane CBD. Each centre has various other options available.
ADRACare - South Brisbane
ADRACare is a community based organisation located throughout Queensland. This centre ONLY covers Buranda , Stones Corner, Bulimba, Carina and Coorparoo areas. ADRACare offers emergency food relief and referrals.
aids medical unit
The Aids Medical Unit provides a range of services concerned with HIV and AIDS. These services include: information, testing, clinical care, counselling, support groups, community involvement and research.
Alternatives to Violence Project

AVPQ is a growing community of people who support those actively seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict. Members share experiences, skills, information and their time. It is a multicultural, independent, non-profit association of trained volunteers, offering experiential workshops that help people to change their lives.

AVPQ offers the following workshops:

  • Community workshops, where individuals and groups can gain a fresh approach to conflict resolution.
  • Prison workshops, helping inmates to new attitudes and skills that can lead to more socially integrated lives.
  • Workshops for groups and organisations to promote team-building, and develop attitudes that build trust and avoid competitive conflict.

For more information, see the site's Workshops page. For information on how you can join the worldwide family of AVP and get involved in AVPQ activities locally, see the site's Get Involved page.

AVPQ has no religious affiliation and is non-political. It draws its participants and facilitators from all cultures, faiths and walks of life. The AVP philosophy is grounded in spirituality and in the belief that there is a power for peace and good in everyone. We believe this power has the ability to transform violence. For more information, see our Philosophy Page. Alternatives to Violence Projects (AVP) can be found in all States and Territories of Australia, and in many countries around the world.

http://www.avpq.org.au/
Anxiety support group
The objective of the Anxiety Recovery Support Group is to provide people who experience anxiety with the guidance, methods and techniques that will allow them to significantly reduce and eventually overcome debilitating anxiety. The support group is also a forum in which people can share their experiences and gain support from others who have had similar experiences. The objective of the Social Anxiety Support Group is to allow people working through social anxiety to come together to share their experiences, to gain support from others who have had similar experiences, and to acquire new learning regarding how to overcome social anxiety and become more socially confident.
Asbestos Relate
The Asbestos Related Disease Support Society provides support, referral, information and literature for suffers of asbestos related diseases. The society also has a respite facility for country people. Contact (07) 3390 4997 for details.
assn
Asperger's Syndrome Support Network (QLD) Inc (ASSN) is primarily a volunteer self-funded parent support network for families, children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. Members enjoy regular monthly newsletters, coffee mornings, BBQ's/Outings, Family camps. The ASSN promoted Dad's support, sibling support and a support group for young adults with Asperger's syndrome. Support group meetings are held monthly with guest speakers in several locations around Brisbane, Sunshine Coast. ASSN maintains a free lending book/video/games library for financial members and organise conferences, seminars and workshops for professionals, schools and parents.
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill Victoria (ARAFEMI)
Mission of ARAFEMI is to promote and improve the well being of people affected by mental illness by providing accommodation and support to people living with a mental illness in the community and by providing support and information to families and carers.
http://www.arafemi.org.au/
Aust Transgender
The Australian Transgender Support Association is a non discriminatory self help association that is open for membership by those who genuinely believe themselves to be transgenderists or who are at any stage of their emergence. Face to face counselling is available by appointment and support is also available for family and friends of transgenderists. Other services include assistance with accommodation, name changes and referrals to appropriate medical services and Centrelink.
Australian Breastfeeding Association Queensland
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) provides support for mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies and education for health professionals and the general community. Services include a 7 day a week telephone counselling helpline, e-mail counselling, mother to mother support through a national network of local groups, hiring of electric breast pumps, a wide range of literature on breastfeeding in English and other languages and a comprehensive library. For mothers outside the Brisbane area, ring ABA's office on (07) 3844 6488 for information about a local group.
Baptist Comm Services
Baptist Counselling Services provides a face-to-face counselling service for individuals, couples and families. Counselling covers a wide range of issues including relationships, working through abuse issues, self-esteem and assistance with overcoming a difficult childhood. The service also offers a range of different courses covering areas including a Diploma of Relationship Counselling, Professional Counsellor Training Workshops, relationship counselling, parenting, self-esteem and assertiveness, and Family of Origin Workshops. People are welcome to access the service irrespective of their faith and or spiritual background. Please note that Baptist Counselling Services do not provide a telephone counselling service.
Bay Island Community Services
Bay Islands Community Services Inc. provides emergency relief, counselling, referrals, tax help, financial counselling, will making, JP services and various social activities. There is also visiting podiatrist, child health, optometrist and JPET outreach service. This service is available to residents of the four southern Moreton Bay islands of Macleay, Lamb, Karragarra and Russell. The service is now also available at Southsea Terrace, Macleay Island (Phone 3409 4222).
Better Hearing
The Better Hearing Advisory Centre sets out to assist hearing impaired people to improve their quality of life by developing communication skills, demonstrating ways to cope with hearing impairment in its many forms and by advising on ancillary devices. The members of this self help organisation provide programs throughout the year for those seeking its help. Courses in some centres include Hearing Loss Management, which includes Speech Reading and Signed English. These classes are held weekly during the day and evening.
Brain Tumour Support Group
The Brain Tumour Support Group is a diverse group of people diagnosed with or who have had surgery on a brain tumour. The group is also for those who whilst not having the tumour, are caring for someone who does. The group provides a quiet, friendly, comfortable, sociable environment where we can exchange our personal stories, concerns, useful information and discuss insights for living with brain tumours and their aftermath. These gatherings are not doom and gloom. Far from it, Over a hot cuppa and a biscuit much humour, laughter and empathetic contact is made with individuals, their friends and those who care about them. Newcomers are not pressured in any way. You can just sit back and listen until you feel ready to join the discussion. The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month.
Breast Cancer Association
The Breast Cancer Association of Qld provides information, education and support to women with Breast Cancer. The service also raises money for research and assists women in rural areas.
Breast Cancer Support
The Breast Cancer Support Service operates through volunteers who have themselves had treatment for breast cancer previously. These volunteers have been trained to assist other women currently having treatment. The support offered includes hospital visits, advice on prosthesis and a telephone advisory service. It is a free service, and is available throughout Queensland.
bris sth comm care
Community Care is the community outreach program of Citipointe COC. The Community Centre provides the local community with food parcels, clothes, some emergency relief funding on Mondays, counselling and referrals. A ladies' craft group and men's support group meet during the week. An Op Shop is also on the premises.
Burnie Brae
The Burnie Brae Social Support & Transport offer a range of support and transport are coordinated by Welfare Staff for seniors, frail aged and younger people with a disability. Clients are assessed for eligibility. Geographical boundaries vary for some services. Welfare and respite services cooperate to coordinate some services. Fees or client contributions generally apply. Social Support Services include: CHATS (Coordinated Home Aid and Togetherness Scheme), Saturday club, Movie club, Walking group/s, Carer support group, Younger disability group. Transport is provided locally for Burnie Brae activities, Appointments, Group shopping, Outing and Bus trips.
Burpengary Info Centre
The Burpengary Information Centre is auspiced by the Narangba Neighbourhood Centre. The Burpengary Information Centre is an information and referral source for members of the local community.
Camp Quality
Camp Quality provides ongoing support for children with cancer and their families through recreational camps and other activities.
Cancer Support - Southside
The Southside Cancer Support Group is a group of cancer patients who may be joined by family members and friends to meet regularly about common issues and to provide emotional and physical support to one another. The group does not target specific cancer patients and therefore membership is open to all cancer patients.
Canteen - Teenage Cancer
CanTeen provides an Australia wide peer support network for young people between the ages of 12 and 24 for cancer patients, their siblings and young people who have a parent or primary carer with cancer. Our mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer.
catholic welfare australia
Centacare Family and Community Services reflects the community, government and church working together to respond to local and community need. Care and Concern groups are parish based voluntary groups. They provide assistance in a practical, organised way to people in their local community who are in need of short term assistance. Centacare offers training and development programs to assist in the establishment, maintenance and support of services including visitation, emergency home help, transport and handyperson service. Child Care Services - 3 long day care centres, 2 family day care schemes and approximately 70 outside school hours care services. A Community Development Worker is located in the South Burnett. With their parish - community management committees, these workers assist the community to respond to identified need, maximising church, government and community resources. An Indigenous Community Development Worker is based at the Brisbane Branch. This program aims to coordinate and facilitate appropriate cultural responses and strategies to address issues identified in association with the indigenous community in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Centacare Family and Community Services can provide details on localised services.
Centacare - Pastoral
Centacare Pastoral Ministries provide various services including Hospital Chaplaincy, Prison Chaplaincy and Prison Ministry. The Apostleship Of The Sea provides a Catholic Mission for Seafarers. Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care provides a casual welcoming facility for people suffering from a psychiatric illness. People attending can engage in a range of activities, simply rest, or chat to others. The Murri Ministry works with other Aboriginal organisations and commissions to promote physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal people in South East Queensland. SHILOH is a centre for people who are affected by or involved in HIV - Aids and who are offered the opportunity to take some time out for themselves. The Centacare head office can provide details on localised services.
centre
The centre offers an information and referral service for emergency relief agencies on the northside. Children's workshops are held during school holidays and the centre also offers volunteer training workshops for people interested in becoming a volunteer. Other services available include craft groups and help with family budgeting.
Childrens Leukaemia
The Childrens Leukaemia and Cancer Society offers support for families of children with cancer. Services and activities include accommodation, counselling and informal support, parent recreation, community education and fun days out.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association of QLD Inc offers people living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome assistance through telephone and face to face counselling, information and resources, referral, research and community education.
Cleftpals Qld
Cleftpals QLD is an organisation of parents, relatives and professionals interested in the welfare of children born with cleft lip and/or palate conditions and also provides a self-help group offering support, information, special feeding equipment and pre and post surgery advice.
Club SPERANZA
Club Speranza - The Australian Mental Health Suicide Consumer Alliance Inc, established in 1994. Advocates for consumers - carers - survivors and service professionals.
http://www.clubsperanza.org
com cen eas bri
The Community Centre in East Brisbane provides a range of services aimed at providing community support. Services and activities include social groups, self help groups, musical recreation, indoor bowling and an English conversation group. Training and education programs on positive parenting, grief and loss, single parenting, money management and other community issues are also offered. The Centre has a Family Day Care scheme and Before and After School Hours program.
Comm Supp Program
The Community Support Program offers crisis counselling, emergency relief such as food and petrol, individual and family support, parenting courses, support groups and volunteer home visiting to provide emotional and practical support to families.
Community Aid Abroad
Oxfam International is a confederation of eleven independent and autonomous agencies, including Oxfam Community Aid Abroad, which share a common philosophy. Oxfam Community Aid Abroad undertakes event based fundraising for overseas and Indigenous Australia programs, community campaigning, school visits, stalls, seminars and donor/group work. There are also office and event volunteer placements, and a community leadership training program which allows students to travel and learn in India and Bangladesh.
community centre
The Mt Gravatt Community Centre runs several programs including Home Assist Secure, an in home respite program in addition to various community and individual support programs. Ongoing activities on offer include, seniors friendship groups, card groups, craft, crochet, diabetes support group, anxiety disorders support group, suicide bereavement support group, menopause support group, co-listing group, young Qld Parkinsons group and meetings of the Historical Society. Short 4 - 8 week courses are also offered on a regular basis on educational topics and topics of interest, phone centre for details.
Community Centre - Cleveland
Redland Community Centre operates the Cleveland Centre which offers to the community a wide range of individual and family support services, including support, crisis intervention, time limited generalist counselling, education courses and information. The centre also provides emergency relief. Several groups and courses run from the centre including a parent support group and courses on divorce and separation, alternative health, assertiveness training, parenting, self esteem, women's health and craft.
Community Centre Wooloowin
The Wooloowin Community Centre provides family support work, arts and craft groups, computer courses, English classes, social group for adults 50 years and over, yoga classes, a limited hours Child Care program, other Personal Development courses, community access to computers, and school holiday activities for young people are also available.
Crestmead Commu
The Crestmead Community Centre is a community based service and supports the community by providing the following services: senior citizens' activities, martial arts, artists group, yoga, crisis counselling, referral, information services, youth recreation programs and emergency relief.
Eagleby Community
The services available at this centre include a ladies friendship group, adult literacy classes, a multicultural group, Sunday School, Eagleby Renewal Action Group (ERAG), tax help (when available), emergency relief (when available), Monday - Wednesday Play Group, drug and alcohol abuse, Aishling Respite, a music group, Kincare Grandparents Support, and Hall hire.
Epilepsy Qld
Epilepsy Qld provides a wide range of information and support services to help people with epilepsy and their families. Community education services, staff training and advocacy services are also offered.
Fam Fr Miss Pers
The web site for this agency may be found at http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/vs\vs.nsf/pages/missing_persons. The toll free telephone support service is run by The Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU) 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. FFMPU also provides the following free and confidential services: * Support at time of crisis * Emotional support * Family reunion work when the missing person has been located and wishes to be reunited with family members * Support for families of long term missing * Telephone counselling and support * Liaison and referral * Strategies to cope with issues such as difficulty sleeping, working, and family conflict * Information on legal issues and search agencies The telephone service is funded by the NSW Attorney General's Department and operated by Mission Australia. It should be noted that FFMPU does not provide a search service, it provides referrals to agencies that may be able to assist in searching for a missing person.
FIND
The Family Information Network for Defence (FIND) is a free and confidential service providing information on policy and conditions for Defence Force personnel and families. FIND can provide information on Defence conditions of service and policy.
friendship club
Everywomans Friendship Club is a friendship-based organisation for women only which meets on Thursday mornings. Activities include craft and craft demonstrations, guest speakers etc. The club is open to suggestions for other activities and welcomes your talents to teach others your craft. Also available through the club is a Crisis Care Centre, Drop In Centre and Food Parcels.
Gay & Lesbian Welfare
The Gay and Lesbian Welfare Association provides a confidential counselling and information service for the gay, lesbian and bisexual community. The service is staffed by gay and lesbian volunteers who are all trained telephone counsellors and who can provide up to date information on venues, support groups and services in Queensland and interstate. The service maintains a resource file of gay-sympathetic professionals, doctors, lawyers, psychologists, etc. Peer support is also available. Gayline (07) 3891 7377 Lesbianline (07) 3891 7377 For all areas outside Brisbane 1800 184 527.
Graham House
Graham House Community Centre provides space for meetings, support groups, emergency relief, financial counselling, a Centrelink Rural Agency, individual and family counselling, and budgeting.
Greek Welfare Centre
The Greek Welfare Centre offers counselling (individual and family), advocacy, marriage education and links with mental health and ethno-specific aged care services. The Centre also facilitates group activities including youth groups, senior citizens, a 60 and Better program and an exercise group.
HUB
The HUB Neighbourhood Centre offers an information and referral service, social activities for senior citizens, parenting and personal development courses, Tai Chi, craft groups, friendship lunches, bus trips, playgroup, nutrition and budgeting workshops, support groups, a community computer, venue for meetings and a light catering service for the local area. Social and Skills Group for people with a disability.
Huntington's General
The Australian Huntingtons Disease Association provides support, counselling, education and day respite to people living with Huntingtons Disease and the families of such people. Information and education is also available for health professionals.
ITAAS - Isa Tenant Advice & Advocacy Service

The Mt Isa Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service assists tenants with tenancy and accommodation information, advice and assistance in tenancy dispute resolution, community education and court support.
Jigsaw Queensland
Jigsaw Queensland is a volunteer organisation that offers support to all those affected by adoption including adopted persons, birth or relinquishing parents, adoptive parents, siblings and parents. It can also offer assistance in search and reunions.
kinkare
KinKare was formed to provide peer support to grandparents and kin carers with full time care for their grandchildren and young relatives. It assists in distributing information of relevance to members as well as offering social activities. The service currently operates in Beenleigh and Nerang areas as well as the Sunshine Coast. For information please contact main phone number.
kyabra community assoc
Kyabra Community Association Incorporated is a community based organisation that is committed to strengthening individual, family and community life. Kyabra offers Strengths Based Practice training for Human Resource workers and organisations. Services offered include family relationship education, services for families who have a family member with a disability living at home ,supported accommodation for families and young people and community development. Child and Youth Services offer Shared Family Care (Foster Care), Limited Hours Childcare, Respite Care, Mobile Playgroup, Adjunct Care and Youth Support The suburbs covered by the Kyabra Community Association include Acacia Ridge, Algester, Calamvale, Coopers Plains, Eight Mile Plains, Kuraby, MacGregor, Parkinson, Robertson, Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank and Sunnybank Hills, Salisbury and Wishart.
Laryngectomy Assoc
The Laryngectomy Association offers self help information, information on stoma care, support, hospital visits, loan of communication aids and a bi-monthly newsletter.
Learning Co-op
Learning Co-operative provides affordable recreational learning classes including computer basics, art, crafts and more. Classes are non-accredited and hosted by volunteers. A wide variety of classes are available at a minimal fee. Classes are offered over four terms each year. Learning Co-operative is a service of Caloundra City Libraries and administered by volunteers.
Legacy
Legacy is an independent, voluntary organisation dedicated to the welfare of the widows and children of veterans of war and peacekeeping operations, and of members of the Australian Defence Force who lose their lives in hazardous service or in training for war. Services include advocacy, welfare support, legal and financial advice, home maintenance and accommodation assistance and, where required, financial support. Additionally, for children, these services extend to education and employment assistance, personal development training and provision of cultural and recreational opportunities.
LinC - Bayside
LinC Bayside is a network of local churches, working alongside local agencies, linking human needs with human resources through a referral centre operated by volunteers for people in the Bayside area. Services include transport options for the elderly and disabled, short-term home help, companionship and yard maintenance.
Lone Fathers Assoc
The mission is to prevent family breakdown, but where family breakdown does occur, to minimise the impact of family breakdown by: Providing non-sectarian support to parents, children and other extended family members. Easing the transition of family members from an intact to separated family. Ensuring that Government legislation relating to family breakdown is fair, just and realistic. Promoting outcomes from separation that are fair, just and realistic. The LFAA is non-sexist, non-sectarian, non-profit and a self-help group. There is no gender bias. It provides special guest speaker meetings, regular newsletters, information on legal processes, legislative changes and crisis assistance and referral.
Low vision Bayside
Bayside Low Vision Support Group is a self help support group for the blind and vision impaired. The group offers support, friendship, information sharing, guest speakers, card games, craft and gentle exercise classes. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10.00am - 12noon.
Mary Haven Family Care
Mary Haven Family Care Ministry is an environment of support and new strength for parents to continue performing in the role of women and men in particular carers. Mary Haven provides time-out for parents and carers. The centre also provides sessions on issues such as self esteem, support groups, and spiritual reflections. The centre does not provide any nursing or special care.
Men's Health and Wellbeing Association (Qld) Inc (MHWAQ)
The Men’s Health & Wellbeing Association Qld Inc. (MHWAQ), a Non Profit / Non Government Organisation dedicated to the creation of spaces, places and experiences for the physical, social, emotional and spiritual healing and development of Men and Boys.
http://www.menshealthandwellbeing.org.au/qld/index.htm
Mental Health Association Qld
The Mental Health Association envisages communities in which all people are provided with opportunities to optimise their mental health and participate as valued members of society. The Mental Health Association (Qld) currently has 4 branches. These are located at the Gold Coast, Cairns, Ipswich and Bundaberg.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.au/mhaq/
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria)
The Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria) is the oldest Mental Health Association in Australia, founded in 1930.

The Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria) membership encompasses people living with mental illness, family members, carers and friends, professionals from many fields, mental health service providers and interested members of the general public.
http://www.mentalhealthvic.org.au
Mental Health Promotion Progra
The Mental Health Promotion Program (formerly known as Young People at Risk Program) is an initiative of Queensland Health and aims to improve the health and well-being of young people (0 - 24 years of age). The Program is designed to: * increase understanding throughout the community of mental health issues and of the factors influencing the health and well - being of young people. * enhance young people's participation in programs and activities and improve their awareness of and access to support services. * facilitate partnerships and links across sectors with key stakeholders to improve planning, collaboration and service delivery for young people.
MICDA Inc. Home Skills Development Pilot Project

This pilot project aims to sustain tenancies by providing culturally appropriate home skills training to individuals and families 'at risk' of homelessness.
Murrigunyah Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women
Murrigunyah ATSI Corporation for women is an organisation established and controlled by local women from the ATSI community of Logan City and surrounding areas. Services Provided: · Provide a contact point for ATSI women and their families · Provide a day-to-day supportive service through support counselling, advocacy, practical assistance and information. · Facilitate referrals to appropriate services for our clients. · Sexual Assault Preventative and Support Service · Community Education · General Referrals
Murrigunyah Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women
Murrigunyah ATSI Corporation for women is an organisation established and controlled by local women from the ATSI community of Logan City and surrounding areas. Services Provided: · Provide a contact point for ATSI women and their families · Provide a day-to-day supportive service through support counselling, advocacy, practical assistance and information. · Facilitate referrals to appropriate services for our clients. · Sexual Assault Preventative and Support Service · Community Education · General Referrals
National Rural Women's Coalition
The NRWC is a coalition of national rural and women's organisations and an Indigenous woman, which directs the Australian Government funded National Rural Women's Secretariat. This is a conduit for information between rural women and the Government on key policies affecting women.
http://www.ruralwomen.org.au/index.htm
Neami
Neami is a community managed organisation that provides psychosocial rehabilitation, education, support and advocacy for people living with a psychiatric disability.
http://www.neami.org.au/
nei cen inc dec bay
The Deception Bay Neighbourhood Centre offers a range of services including information and referral, community development, emergency relief, adult and community education workshops, playgroup and outreach services, eg. family support, a child health clinic and drug and alcohol counselling.
neighbourhood centre
The Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre is a place where people and groups can meet and become involved in their community. The Centre aims to respond to community needs, provide assistance, and promote the sharing and learning of skills in the community. The Centre provides:- * Emergency relief. * Information and referral. * Advocacy services. * Women's activity group. * Seniors Enjoying Active Lifestyles (SEALS) meet at the centre once a week, the aim of this group is to mix and meet new people of mature age and to form friendships with social interaction. Several senior groups run activities and support, at the Centre. * Volunteers assist with reception, child-care, emergency relief and bus driving. The Centre has a community bus available to other agencies at low cost. * Housing Service under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP). There are 5 one bedroom flats on the premises for short term, crisis accommodation and 2 Housing Support Workers.
Neighbourhood Watch
The national mission statement for Neighbourhood Watch is to promote safety, security and quality of life. Neighbourhood Watch is a program organised by the community in order to reduce residential crime. Householders are encouraged to join together in small informal groups for the purpose of improving the safety of their families and other neighbourhood residents. By working together, neighbours can assist each other to reduce crime in their area. Benefits to be derived from the program can be: a safer place to live, less fear of crime in the area, and a better lifestyle through sharing responsibilities and caring for others. As there are over 700 groups in Queensland it is suggested that anyone interested in becoming involved contact their local police station for information about the group in their area.
New Farm Neighborhood cntr
The new farm neighbourhood Centre provides Open House each week day and a hosts a range of activities including regular Community Barbeques, a Volunteers Program and free internet use through its Community Office. The Twilight Training series and Politics in the Pub forums form part of the Centre's outreach community development work. A Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service (inner-north) Operates Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 1.00pm. A quarterly newsletter is also distributed.
north pine rural group
The North Pine Country Park Rural Activities Group aims to maintain interest in rural interests which were instrumental in the development of Australia. The major activities of the group include blacksmithing demonstrations and Clydesdale demonstrations and discussions on the historical uses on the breed. All demonstrations require prior arrangements to be made. Tours of the park are available 7 days a week however prior arrangement is required, and the public can access the parks store most Sundays.
Nundah Comm Centre
The aim of the Nundah Community Centre is to enable and support local people to respond to their individual, family and community issues, and in the process nurture a sense of community. The Centre offers: * INFORMATION AND REFERRALS: Assisting people to find information and support in response to their specific concerns. * ADVOCACY: Working on behalf of individuals and groups who seek assistance in dealing with difficult situations. * SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING: Assisting individuals and families to cope with difficult and stressful life situations. * COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Developing and conducting courses and information sessions as a response to local requests. Various short and long term courses are offered throughout the year including conversational English, Pottery, Craft and dealing with Domestic Violence. * COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Building relationships with local residents, businesses and agencies, working with local people to identify collective needs, responding to these needs in appropriate ways. The Centre also runs self-help groups, literacy classes, a women's group, men's group and multicultural groups.
Older Womens Network
OWN is a network for older women and has individual groups to offer caring, support and friendship. The service aims to encourage life enrichment, mutual support and companionship amongst older women, to promote discussion and action about ageism and sexism, and to lobby for a fairer deal on issues affecting older women such as income, security, work opportunities, housing, health, home and community care and transport. The agency provides information and education and works to enhance the positive image of older women.
Over 60s
A social and friendship club which meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Mount Gravatt Community Centre. Activities include visits to the museum, art gallery, South Bank and other places of interest, barbecues, picnics, bus trips and planned outings during the 3rd week of each month.
parenting effectiveness
Parent Effectiveness Training provides education programs that teach parents how to get on better with their children. They provide an 8 week course, with one 3 hour session a week. An anger management component is also included in the course. For areas other than Southside Brisbane phone (07) 3355 1214.
Parents Without General
Parents without Partners is an international, non-political, non-profit and non-sectarian support organisation devoted entirely to the welfare, needs and interests of sole parents and their children. Membership is open to both mothers or fathers regardless of custody. Parents without Partners provides support to members to encourage them to live as a full family unit within the community.
Picabeen Community
Picabeen Community Association Inc is an independent community based organisation managed by a volunteer committee of local residents and covers the area from Mitchelton to Ferny Grove and the Hills Districts. The aim of the association is to encourage residents to take an active part in their community, to promote awareness of community issues and available services, to advocate to governments for resources to support local programs and to develop social, cultural, educational and recreational activities. The Youth Worker based at Picabeen provides an information and referral service for young people (12 - 25) in north west Brisbane. Various youth programs operate through the centre including youth holiday and after school activities, a support service, workshops on youth issues, event management and outreach work with young people. Picabeen activities include information and referral, interagency meetings, computer and internet access, English conversation classes, craft classes, GOLD programs, computer classes, foreign language classes, literacy and numeracy programs, Time out for young Mum's group, volunteer tutor training courses, mah jong social group, Community Garden project, Tai Chi classes, and Wine and Liqueur Making workshops. The Centre is also home to Toughlove and the Mitchelton Older Womens Network.
Pine Rivers neighbourhood cent
The Neighbourhood Centre provides free legal advice, tax return assistance, personal and family counselling, personal development courses and a community information and referral service. The Seasons for Growth Program is a grief and loss peer support program for children aged 6 - 12 years and adults. The Family Support Home Visiting Program offers support for families under stress and having difficulty coping with family life. The program caters for families with children up to 16 years of age. The counselling program offers counselling by qualified professionals to people who reside in the Pine Rivers Shire.
Playgroup Assoc
The Association aims to provides a playgroup opportunity for all Queensland families. Benefits of membership include: Access to free toy libraries, support and guidance by development officers, comprehensive insurance, activity and resource sheets and free Playtime Journal every quarter. Playgroups play an important role in family support and community development. The Association maintains a network of field staff and volunteer workers to promote the formation of playgroups to meet community needs including special interest playgroups.
Police Citizens - General
The Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association has made a valuable and positive contribution to the future of countless young people since it first began activities in 1948. Through the hard work of Police Officers, staff and thousands of caring volunteers and members of the community a tradition has developed that is unique to Australia. These nine objectives provide a framework around which the activity programs of the PCYC branches are based. These are: * To afford the young people of Queensland the opportunity to participate in clean and healthy recreation. * To improve the standard of physical fitness. * To encourage an interest in Australian flora and fauna * To encourage the principles of good citizenship * To encourage and foster music, literature, art and culture. * To awaken citizens to their responsibilities towards adolescents. * To assist boys and girls to select their future vocations. * To promote the physical, mental and social welfare of youth, who, by physical or other handicaps or because of the indigent circumstances of their parents, may be regarded as under - privileged. * To do anything conducive to the welfare of youth and citizens generally. Whilst the objectives may be reminiscent of the time when they were written, the general message remains just as relevant and important today as it was then. To provide all possible guidance to assist young people through their formative years.
QCWA BRIS
The Country Womens Association provides an opportunity for women to socialise and take part in community activities. The organisation has branches throughout Queensland and services vary between branches. Activities include handicraft, morning teas and social functions. Some aged care facilities may be available.
Relaxation Cent
The Relaxation Centre assists in stress management, facing fear, reducing anxiety and panic, resolving conflict, coping in crisis, improving relationships and much more. Visitors are welcome to come in to see the range of books, tapes, videos and CDs available as well as receive our two monthly newsletter and programme.
ridge writers group
A writing group for budding playwrights, poets, novelists. Learn about writing techniques, marketing of your work etc. Group meets each month. It has approximately 20 members. Casual attendance is available if preferred. No cost although a gold coin donation can be made. Nominal membership fee applies. Monthly newsletter provided to members.
RSL
The mission of the RSL (Returned and Services League of Australia) is to ensure that programs are in place for the well-being, care, compensation and commemoration of serving and ex-service Defence Force members and their dependants. The RSL serves the interests of its members through services such as welfare, advocacy and representation, assistance to all veterans and ex-service men and women, commemoration and remembrance, participation in employment programs for veterans, ex-service members and their dependants, provision of a means for members to enjoy camaraderie and mateship. To join the RSL, one must meet the membership eligibility criteria and complete an application form and submit it to either the state branch or nearest sub-branch.
RSPCA
The RSPCA aims to police animal cruelty and to provide foster homes and homes for domesticated animals. The service supplies school, community groups and the wider community with information on a range of RSPCA, pet care and animal welfare issues. They also have dog obedience courses and boarding kennels. An animal ambulance is available in Brisbane and surrounds from 7.00am until 10.00pm 7 days a week. There are statewide 24 hour numbers for contacting the RSPCA. To report animal cruelty, ring 1300 852 188. To report animals as lost or found, ring 1300 363 736.
Russell Island
The Have a Goes consist of a group of people of all ages who get together each week for practice and to put on concerts for charities on the island and also attend hospitals and where possible do shows. Each Christmas the group puts on a free Christmas show for all the children on the island as well as delivering toys.
Sandbag
SANDBAG is an independent community based organisation. It runs 5 major programs in the Sandgate and Bracken Ridge Communities. *Domestic Violence and Family Counselling, information and referral, group programs and ongoing support and action group. *Collaborative planning program - working with local groups *Disability program - providing community access and linking for people with disabilities in the Bracken Ridge area *Community and Family support Program - linking local people to respond to common concerns including women's social groups, literacy and numeracy programs and support *Community Enterprise Development Program - identifying ways in which people can contribute beyond mainstream economic system including community nursery and garden, catering group, savings and loans circles.
SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity helping people affected by mental illness.
http://www.sane.org/
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc.
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc. is committed to improving the circumstances and welfare of people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
http://www.sfnsw.org.au/
Self Help Qld
Self Help Queensland provides referrals to self help and support groups for health conditions and related issues (local, national and international). For rare genetic conditions, where no support group exists, we will endeavour to link individuals for mutual support and information sharing. Assistance is provided in the formation of new groups.
St Davids Neighborhood Centre
St Davids Neighbourhood Centre provides women's support groups, day respite for frail aged, interactive parenting, and limited hours for childcare, and a Thrift Shop.
St Marys Support
St Mary's Support and Accommodation Service provides accommodation with support for homeless young women (16 to 25 years of age) who are pregnant or parenting. Both on-site shared accommodation and community units are available.
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the US leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably.
http://www.dbsalliance.org
The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is a US nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.
http://www.nami.org
Veterans Support
The Veterans' Support and Advocacy Service Australia Inc aims to assist all veterans, peace keepers and effective services members, including military compensation scheme members. The service helps prepare paperwork, assists with claims and provides ongoing support to members and families. All services and activities are provided by volunteers. Each branch of VSASA has individual functions and activities throughout the week.
Vietnam veterans' children support program (VVCSP)
The Vietnam veterans' children support program (VVCSP) has been established to assist children of eligible Vietnam veterans who suffer from specific conditions. Assistance is provided towards the out-of-pocket expenses for medical, hospitaland pharmaceutical needs, medically necessary aids, appliances, travel and accommodation, allied health services, home care and in-home respite care.
http://www.hic.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/veitnam_vet_children_support.htm
Vietnam Veterans' Counselling Service Group Programs
These programs provide a variety of educative and therapeutic groups to enhance the quality of life for veterans and their families. Details of the Group Programs offered in your State or Territory are available as an Adobe PDF document.
http://www.dva.gov.au/health/vvcs/group.htm
VIPS
The Volunteers In Policing Program (VIP) involves local community members, as volunteers, supporting police officers in carrying out their duties. The primary role of a VIP is one of support for the community, witnesses and victims of crime. The duties of VIPs are an integral part of the delivery of policing services and could involve the following responsibilities: * Victim support - providing support to victims of crime * Witness support - assisting witnesses in understanding their responsibilities and the processes of the criminal justice system * Community liaison - furthering the Services links with the community and referral agencies * School support - enhancing the Services interaction with school communities * Community based policing - liaising with community groups and participating in community based initiatives * Customer service - assisting community members with general enquiries and accessing relevant government or non government services.
Volunteering Qld
Volunteering Queensland (VQ) is the state's peak body for volunteering. It represents the interests of volunteers, and community organisations who utilise the services of volunteers. VQ is an independent community based non-profit organisation, funded by state and Federal Governments. Volunteering Queensland - assists potential volunteers to participate in community activities through volunteering; - provides education & training for volunteers and those working with volunteers; - enables volunteers and community organisations to develop the structure, skills and capacity to better the quality of volunteering for the community; - engages in advocacy & policy development and partnerships with government, corporate and other institutions & organisations on issues relevant to volunteering.
women of worth
Women of Worth is a social group for women between the ages of approximately 26 - 65 years. Activities include movies, lunches and day trips. Guest speakers appear regularly to discuss and demonstrate topics such as self defence, ambulance and fire. The group meets on each. An optional donation of $2.00 applies.
Women's Council
The National Council of Women of Queensland Inc is affiliated with the National Council of Women of Australia Inc & The International Council of Women The National Council of Women unites associations of women or of men & women into an organisation for mutual counsel & co-operation Their aim is to advance the interests of humanity & to confer in questions relating to the welfare of the family, State & Commonwealth. Affiliated Organisation cover a wide range of interests - Family, social, political, church, service, ethnic, health, urban and rural. The International Council of Women (ICW) has consultative status (category 1) with the United Nations Economic & Social Council. Membership fees apply.
womens info & support services
Womens Information and Support Services (WISS) is a non government organisation providing low cost as well as free information and support services specifically designed for women in Brisbane. WISS is a confidential service covering: * Relationship Issues * Separation and Divorce * Parenting * Domestic Violence * Health Issues * Stress and Anxiety Management * Financial Issues * Workplace Re Entry * Education and Training * Internet Training * Public Speaking.
Womens Infolink
Womens Infolink provides information and referral on a range of issues including education and training, employment, family, finance, health, housing, legal, relationships, welfare, government policies and programs, support agencies or groups. Facilities include a resource library, reading lounge, study area, private interview room, conference room and free Internet and computer access. Information can be provided via walk-in or through the statewide Freecall 1800 number.
YMCA Camp Warrawee
The YMCA Camp Warrawee provides residential camping programs for all ages as well as vacation care, holiday camps and family respite programs.
Young Men's Chr
The YMCA provides activities such as gymnastics, vacation care, child care, outside school hours care, holiday camps and indoor and outdoor sports and recreation activities, family day care, In Home care and registered training.
Young Widows
The Young Widows and Widowers Support Group of Brisbane is a non-denominational self-help group open to those who have been bereaved of their spouse. The group meets monthly, with the exception of January each year and provides support to surviving partners of the young deceased, usually 55 and under. There is a regular News Letter and social functions for adults and children are also organised on a frequent basis.
Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ is an interdenominational, non profit organisation with an emphasis on high school aged youth. Services provided include concerts, camps, high school ministry, youth guidance for troubled youth and leadership training.
Zoe Reed Little
Zoes Place Family Support Service assists families who have a child with a life limiting illness, presently at home with trained volunteers. A centre will be constructed at Mount Ommaney for respite and hospice care.
   
   
   

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