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VIEW Club – Hervey Bay

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

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Key search terms
women, friendship, Smith Family, education, children, disadvantaged, youth, fundraising, charity

VIEW Club – Gympie

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

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Key search terms
friendship, fundraising, Smith Family, disadvantaged, children, charity

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 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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
parkinson's disease, parkinsons, chronic disease, neurodegenerative disorder

Parkinson’s Qld Support Group – Gold Coast South

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
parkinson's disease, parkinsons, chronic disease, neurodegenerative disorder

Indigo Hackers

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
medical conditions, mental health, programming, unemployed, LGBTIQ+

Parkinson’s Qld Support Group – Logan

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
parkinsons, neurodegenerative disorders, chronic disease

VIEW Club – Canungra

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
awareness, fundraise, Smith Family, children, education, friendship, women

VIEW Club – Buderim

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
Fundraising, education, children, Smith Family, friendship, women

VIEW Club – Bribie Island

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
Smith Family, education, fundraising, friendship

VIEW Club – Mackay

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

Non-public group details

Key search terms
fundraise, education, disadvantaged, children, women, advocacy, awareness, Smith Family