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Support group details

Group Description

A leading voice & valued support network for women, VIEW stands for Voice, Interests & Education of Women. Women creating & leading a more inclusive society.

Who can Join

Women - new members welcome!

Contact hours

Meet 2nd Monday of each month - phone for details

Where we meet

The Kondari Hotel, Elizabeth Street

Town/Suburb

Hervey Bay

Services

Interesting speakers. Socials are held on the fourth Monday & the outing & venue vary monthly.

Area serviced

Wide Bay

Phone contact

Lyn 0448 671 302

Group Focus

VIEW actively raises awareness of & participates in, the work of The Smith Family.

More Info

Our monthly meeting trading table is always popular as well as raising funds for "The Smith Family" & our "Smith Family Learning for Life" students.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Hervey Bay

Support group details

Group Description

The opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friends & help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children's charity, "The Smith Family".

Who can Join

Women - new members welcome. Get in touch today & see what it's all about.

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30am for 11:00am start.

Where we meet

Gympie Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside

Town/Suburb

Gympie

Services

Besides regular interesting speakers at our monthly meeting we have many social activities in between. Our active Program Officers organise activities such as craft days, lunches & coffee mornings & more, which are always popular with our members.

Area serviced

Wide Bay

Phone contact

Esme 0438 390 526

Group Focus

We are actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

More Info

These activities assist us in raising money to support our Smith Family Learning for Life students, whom we have facilitated over many years, as well as enjoying ourselves. The CLUB has over 40 members.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Gympie

Support group details

Group Description

An informal, friendly gathering of people living with or impacted by Parkinson's. New members are always welcome.

Who can Join

People with Parkinson's disease, their carers & interested community members.

Contact hours

Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 10:00am (Feb - Nov).

Where we meet

Coolum Bowls Club, Elizabeth Street

Town/Suburb

Coolum

Services

Informal conversation, guest speakers & activities.

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

Peter 1800 644 189

Group Focus

A friendly & informal gathering for people with Parkinson's disease.

More Info

Support groups can help you renew your sense of hope in dealing with changes to your lifestyle & offer you the chance to make new friends.

Group Name

Parkinson's Qld Support Group - Sunshine Coast North

Support group details

Group Description

An informal, friendly gathering of people living with or impacted by Parkinson's. New members are always welcome.

Who can Join

People with Parkinson's disease, their carers & interested community members.

Contact hours

Meet 4th Monday of the month at 10:00am (Feb - Nov).

Where we meet

11th Avenue Community Space, 26 Eleventh Avenue

Town/Suburb

Palm Beach

Services

Informal conversation, guest speakers & activities.

Area serviced

Gold Coast

Phone contact

Carol 1800 644 189

Group Focus

A friendly & informal gathering for people with Parkinson's disease.

More Info

Support groups can help you renew your sense of hope in dealing with changes to your lifestyle & offer you the chance to make new friends.

Group Name

Parkinson's Qld Support Group - Gold Coast South

Support group details

Group Description

A group which is a safe place (virtual/in person) for people who can program/ code (mental health issues / medical conditions / unemployed / LGBTIQ+/etc) to work on collaborative programming projects or talk about technology or find a buddy to look into a topic/new programming language together. Group name is inspired by the Blue Hackers initiative (https://bluehackers.org/about) but not affiliated with it & is completely independent.

Who can Join

Anyone who has an interest in programming/technology or who can program & who has lived experience or understands or is supportive of people with mental health issues/medical conditions/unemployed/LGBTIQ+/etc.

Contact hours

Days/Times are determined by availability of current members.

Where we meet

Remote - Online/In person - Greater Brisbane.

Town/Suburb

Services

Meet virtually on jitsi. Maybe create a private discord group???

Area serviced

Far North Qld, North Qld, Western Qld, Central Qld, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs West Moreton, Brisbane North, Brisbane South & Logan, Gold Coast

Phone contact

Group Focus

A group for people to do programming/coding & talk about technology in an inclusive environment.

More Info

Depending on group composition, meet at The Edge at SLQ or Brisbane City Council Library Meeting rooms which are free for community groups - either choose libraries close to public transport or close to current membership. Depending on membership, one could alternate locations on a fortnightly basis.

Group Name

Indigo Hackers

Support group details

Group Description

An informal, friendly gathering of people living with or impacted by Parkinson's. New members are always welcome.

Who can Join

People with Parkinson's, their carers & interested community members.

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00am (Feb - Nov).

Where we meet

Loganholme Library, 66-70 Mandew St, Shailer Park (beside Loganholme Shopping Centre)

Town/Suburb

Shailer Park

Services

Informal conversation, guest speakers & activities.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

John or Alison 1800 644 189

Group Focus

Providing emotional & practical support with Parkinson's disease, chronic illness, neurodegenerative disorder.

More Info

Support groups can help you renew your sense of hope in dealing with changes to your lifestyle & offer you the chance to make new friends.

Group Name

Parkinson's Qld Support Group - Logan

Support group details

Group Description

Provides women with an opportunity to build lasting friendships, empowered & connected by the common purpose to support 'The Smith Family' & make a difference to disadvantaged Australian Children & young people.

Who can Join

By membership - women, make a difference in your community.

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Monday of the month at 11:30am for 12:00 noon.

Where we meet

The Canungra Hotel, 18 Kidston Street

Town/Suburb

Canungra

Services

Fundraise for the education of disadvantaged children from the "Smith Family" program. Outings/lunch get-togethers.

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

Lorraine 0417 262 627

Group Focus

As a leading voice & valued support network for women VIEW actively raises awareness of & participates in, the work of 'The Smith Family'.

More Info

Why not come along & see what VIEW is all about. You will be made very welcome.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Canungra

Support group details

Group Description

The opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friends & help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children's charity, "The Smith Family".

Who can Join

By membership, women & make a difference in your community.

Contact hours

Meet on 1st Wed each month at 11:00am for 11:30am.

Where we meet

Buderim Tavern, Burnett Street

Town/Suburb

Buderim

Services

Attending our club’s events will help raise funds for educating students of underprivileged families. Luncheon cost is $30.

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

Gail (07) 5476 7163

Group Focus

Fundraise for disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children's charity, "The Smith Family".

More Info

On the 3rd Wed each month we have a social activity/outing. Please call or email by the Sat before our Wed luncheon, as this is when our venue requires numbers attending.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Buderim

Support group details

Group Description

Currently, the Club sponsors six Smith Family Learning for Life students & is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

Who can Join

By membership - women make a difference in your community.

Contact hours

Meet on 4th Wed each month at 11:30am for 12noon.

Where we meet

Garden Room, Bribie Island RSL

Town/Suburb

Bribie Island

Services

Our quilt raffles are proving very profitable.

Area serviced

Phone contact

Jennifer (07) 3408 2152 or 0402 663 867

Group Focus

Actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

More Info

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today to come & see what it's all about.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Bribie Island

Support group details

Group Description

A national network of women supporting the work of The Smith Family through volunteering, fundraising & sponsoring disadvantaged students on the Learning for Life program.

Who can Join

Women, new members most welcome!

Contact hours

Meet on 3rd Wed each month at 11:00am for 11:30am start.

Where we meet

Magpies Sporting Club, Glenella Road

Town/Suburb

Glenella

Services

Fundraising, advocacy. We believe that by helping disadvantaged children succeed at school, we can have a lasting impact on their lives & potential generations to come.

Area serviced

Central Qld

Phone contact

Sandra 0412 653 068

Group Focus

Club members are actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

More Info

VIEW is a valued part of The Smith Family. Through social, community & fundraising activities VIEW members have supported the work of The Smith Family for 60 years.

Group Name

VIEW Club - Mackay