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Group Description

Delivers tailored arts & cultural programs, for artists & educators to work with marginalised communities, promoting social inclusion, positive mental health & overall wellbeing.

Who can Join

By registration. Adults experiencing a mental illness, disability or drugs & alcohol support service.

Contact hours

every Friday 10:15am - 12:15pm

Where we meet

phone or email for details

Town/Suburb

South Brisbane

Services

Programs are usually delivered face to face. They move to an online platform if deemed necessary.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

0417 075 053

Group Focus

The use of arts to Engage, Educate, Empower people who are disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded.

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Choir explores vocal skills, fun singing warm ups & songs, guests, projects & more. You can be assured of a fun & engaging morning as you connect with others & learn new skills.

Group Name

Upbeat Arts - Absolutely Everybody Brisbane Choir

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Group Description

Providing support for families who are going through difficult times. A family may become socially isolated & stressed.

Who can Join

by referral - families who are struggling with problems & have at least one child not yet at school.

Contact hours

Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Nundah

Services

A unique volunteer intervention which is supported by an infant mental health stance & assists children to have the best start in life.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

(07) 3266 3100

Group Focus

Child & family support including parenting support to vulnerable families.

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Trained Family Support Volunteers can visit families in their homes to help parents create a safe, positive family environment.

Group Name

Zero to Four Family Support Service

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Group Description

Supports educators from early learning services & schools to develop a positive, inclusive & resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator & family can achieve their best possible mental health.

Who can Join

All educators & learning communities who work with children & young people in school settings.

Contact hours

phone for details

Where we meet

Town/Suburb

Services

Supports educators through - Free Professional Learning; Access to tools & resources; Be prepared for critical incidents; Evidence-informed approach.

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

1300 22 4636

Group Focus

Opportunities for educators to connect & learn with others, as well as deepen & progress your service or school’s engagement to achieve their best possible mental health.

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Engage with & learn from educators across Australia through interactive Be You implementation sessions, events & webinars.

Group Name

Be You

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Group Description

A hands on tool friendly place where women who enjoy woodworking can come together to enjoy friendship, support, explore their creativity & learn new skills, do home repairs or make home items.

Who can Join

women

Contact hours

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Logan Village

Services

Group members will learn to use power tools & have a place for a cup of tea & friendship every week.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

Eleanor 0428 633 602

Group Focus

Empowering women to pursue their interests in various activities.

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Bringing women of all ages & cultures to meet, share experiences, be creative & learn.

Group Name

Women's Shed - Logan Village

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Group Description

A space where social connections, creative actions, knowledge & wellness form the foundation of support for women who are isolated, vulnerable, looking for new friends or just needing some 'me time'.

Who can Join

women - join through Private Facebook Group

Contact hours

Open Thursdays from 9:30am - 2:00pm

Where we meet

Fred Rogers Recreation Camp, 11 Storm King Access

Town/Suburb

Storm King

Services

Regular special interest workshops like themed cooking days, art & music workshops, small furniture restoration, health, beauty & fashion, high teas, gardening to name a few. There will be regular fundraisers & community picnics that will continue to raise funds for drought & community support in the region.

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

0459 447 595

Group Focus

Women coming together for friendship or to learn something new.

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Members are encouraged to participate in online discussions, weekly activities & workshops. Constructive, positive input from members is welcome.

Group Name

Women's Shed - Granite Belt Ladies Shed (She Hive)

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Group Description

Healthy relationships help enhance the wellbeing of everyone in the family unit. Where there has been a death of a service person, parents & siblings can also access our service.

Who can Join

Family members of current & ex-serving (including reservists) ADF personnel.

Contact hours

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Services

Our counselling services can help you build strong & healthy relationships at all stages of family life. We can support your family to manage transitions, changes & challenges.

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

24hr 1800 011 046

Group Focus

Mental health support for Navy, Army & Air Force families.

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If you are caring for someone, it's important to look after your own mental health & wellbeing as well. Our counsellors understand military culture, the unique demands of military service & its impact on military families. Some counsellors have had military experience themselves.

Group Name

Open Arms, Veterans & Families Counselling - Family

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Group Description

Counsellors are trained to assist you to understand the demands of military service. Some have military experience & know what you might be going through. This helps us deliver support & care that meets your unique needs.

Who can Join

Ex-serving Navy, Army or Air force (including reservists) personnel & their families/carers.

Contact hours

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Services

Sometimes, you may not be able to put your finger on what’s going on. You might just feel that something isn’t quite right. That’s OK. Open Arms counselling or group programs can help you make sense of what you’re feeling.

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

24hr 1800 011 046

Group Focus

Mental health & wellbeing support for Ex-serving ADF personnel & their families.

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Group programs are also available & can help improve your mental health & wellbeing.

Group Name

Open Arms, Veterans & Families Counselling - Ex-serving

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Group Description

Provide individual, couple & family counselling for current serving Navy, Army or Air force ​​members to help improve your resilience, as well as your mental health & wellbeing.

Who can Join

Current serving Navy, Army or Air force ​​members & their families/carers.

Contact hours

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Services

Counsellors have practical, first-hand experience dealing with many issues related to service life, including: Adjusting to the normal pace of life after deployment; Grief & trauma counselling; Substance issues; Depression, anxiety & PTSD. If you self-refer, Open Arms counselling is confidential.

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

24hr 1800 011 046

Group Focus

Mental health & wellbeing support for current serving ADF personnel & their families.

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We can also help work through family & relationship issues, to build strong & healthy relationships while you are serving.

Group Name

Open Arms, Veterans & Families Counselling - Current serving

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Group Description

Meet online & in-person providing peer support to people living with migraine.

Who can Join

People living with migraine, their families, carers

Contact hours

Where we meet

email for details

Town/Suburb

Services

We also organise meet-ups & social activities to provide support & make new friends.

Area serviced

Western Qld

Phone contact

Group Focus

Friendly & non-judgmental groups provide peer support to those living with migraine.

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Group Name

Migraine Warrior Support Network - Western Qld

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Group Description

People living with migraine meet online & in-person to connect & find support.

Who can Join

People living with migraine, their families, carers

Contact hours

Where we meet

email for details

Town/Suburb

Cairns

Services

We also organise meet-ups & social activities to provide support & make new friends.

Area serviced

Far North Qld

Phone contact

Group Focus

Friendly & non-judgmental groups provide peer support to those living with migraine.

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Group Name

Migraine Warrior Support Network - Far North Qld (Cairns, Port Douglas)