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Support group details
- Group Description
- Walking has many benefits to both our physical & mental health & are free.
- Who can Join
- Our program includes everyone regardless of age, fitness level & location.
- Contact hours
- Where we meet
- Various days & 9 walking groups - phone for more details.
- Town/Suburb
- Sunshine Coast
- Services
- At Heart Foundation Walking we work every day to achieve our goal – an Australia free of heart disease.
- Area serviced
- Sunshine Coast
- Phone contact
- 13 11 12
- Group Focus
- Building & supporting a community of walkers.
- More Info
- Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke by 35% percent & Type 2 diabetes by 40%.
- Group Name
- Heart Foundation Walk - Sunshine Coast
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- exercise, walking, heart, wellbeing, health, friendship
Support group details
- Group Description
- Walking has many benefits to both our physical & mental health & are free.
- Who can Join
- Our program includes everyone regardless of age, fitness level & location.
- Contact hours
- Various days & 8 walking groups - phone for more details
- Where we meet
- Town/Suburb
- Toowoomba
- Services
- Here at Heart Foundation Walking we work every day to achieve our goal – an Australia free of heart disease.
- 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
- 13 11 12
- Group Focus
- Building & supporting a community of walkers.
- More Info
- Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke by 35% percent & Type 2 diabetes by 40%.
- Group Name
- Heart Foundation Walk - Toowoomba
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- heart, exercise, friendship, wellbeing, walking
Support group details
- Group Description
- Walking has many benefits to both our physical & mental health & are free.
- Who can Join
- Our program includes everyone regardless of age, fitness level & location.
- Contact hours
- Various days & 7 walking groups - phone for more details
- Where we meet
- Town/Suburb
- Services
- Here at Heart Foundation Walking we work every day to achieve our goal – an Australia free of heart disease.
- Area serviced
- North Qld
- Phone contact
- 13 11 12
- Group Focus
- Building & supporting a community of walkers.
- More Info
- Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke by 35% percent & Type 2 diabetes by 40%.
- Group Name
- Heart Foundation Walk - Townsville
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, heart, wellbeing, walking, health, exercise, friendship, CALD, diversity, LGBTIQ+
Support group details
- Group Description
- To provide support, care, assistance & consideration, where needed for the Irish Australian community in Qld.
- Who can Join
- Irish Australians of all backgrounds, faiths & traditions are welcome, without exception.
- Contact hours
- phone for details
- Where we meet
- IASAQ Centre, 5 Abingdon Street
- Town/Suburb
- Woolloongabba
- Services
- We will host & sponsor many different events, functions, networking opportunities etc. to bring the Irish Community together both here in Brisbane & wider Qld.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane South & Logan
- Phone contact
- Paddy 0432 087 328
- Group Focus
- Support, information, friendship for Irish Australians living in Qld.
- More Info
- Our main areas of focus are families, the elderly, backpackers, education & the encouragement of it's pursuit, new & established migrants & support for people sick or injured & their families.
- Group Name
- Irish Australian Support Association of Qld (IASAQ)
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- GLBTIQ+, Irish, social, friendship, networking, seniors, elderly, backpackers, education, migrants, wellbeing, health
Support group details
- Group Description
- Social outings for Seniors. To provide support, care, assistance & consideration, where needed for the Irish Australian community in Qld.
- Who can Join
- Irish Australian Seniors Over 50's.
- Contact hours
- Seniors meet every 2nd Tuesday from 11:00am - 3:00pm - phone for catering purposes.
- Where we meet
- IASAQ Centre, 5 Abingdon Street
- Town/Suburb
- Woolloongabba
- Services
- We will be organising as many outings for lunch as possible just to shake things up a wee bit & everyone is welcome to come along & put their suggestions for trip locations into the hat..!! We look forward to seeing the familiar faces & new faces too.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane South & Logan
- Phone contact
- Paddy 0432 087 328
- Group Focus
- To bring together the Irish over 50's in the community.
- More Info
- Irish Australians of all backgrounds, faiths & traditions are welcome, without exception. We are against discrimination of any kind.
- Group Name
- Irish Australian Support Association of Qld (IASAQ) - Seniors Group "Tuesday Club"
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- Irish seniors, outings, socials, friendship, aged, LGBTIQ+
Support group details
- Group Description
- Offers practical & emotional support to parents & families who experience premature births. Bringing Hope to parents of tiny miracles.
- Who can Join
- Membership is open to parents of preterm infants & any other interested persons.
- Contact hours
- phone for details
- Where we meet
- Parent Support meeting at the nurseries & in the community - Network of regional contacts.
- Town/Suburb
- Brisbane
- Services
- A peer to peer support group. It is all about parents helping parents. Only a prem parent can really understand what another prem parent is going through. The emotions, the fears & joys of being a prem parent.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane North
- Phone contact
- 1300 773 672
- Group Focus
- To raise awareness of premature birth & provide support to preterm families.
- More Info
- To provide understanding, support, information, encouragement & friendship to parents of preterm infants. PIPA is run by lay people & does not offer medical advice - speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.
- Group Name
- Preterm Infants Parents Association
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- premature, prem, babies, infants, preterm, carers, parents, mothers, prematurity
Support group details
- Group Description
- By talking about their experiences & listening to each other without judgement, members share their highs & lows, including how they have navigated challenges. Through this, they build connections with people in similar situations, which can lead to an increased sense of belonging & wellbeing.
- Who can Join
- Parents/carers of children under 18 with a disability, who need a higher level of care than other children.
- Contact hours
- Where we meet
- For more details - phone or complete form on website.
- Town/Suburb
- Aspley
- Services
- Meet other parents & carers of children with disabilities or other additional needs. Preschool-age children are welcome at MyTime sessions. While you unwind, your child is kept engaged nearby by MyTime play leaders.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane North
- Phone contact
- Liz Willis (07) 3356 6655
- Group Focus
- Support for carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition.
- More Info
- Groups are free to join & being a part of MyTime does not affect your NDIS funding. A trained facilitator helps group members get to know each other & learn more about local resources & support services.
- Group Name
- MyTime - Aspley, Brisbane
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- disability, children, parenting, carers, parents
Support group details
- Group Description
- A place for you to unwind & talk about your experiences caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition. It’s a world away from appointments & therapy. It’s support for you & it is free.
- Who can Join
- Parents & carers of children under 18 with a disability, who need a higher level of care than other children.
- Contact hours
- Where we meet
- Phone or complete the form on website for more details.
- Town/Suburb
- Raceview
- Services
- By talking about their experiences & listening to each other without judgement, members share their highs & lows, including how they have navigated challenges. Through this, they build connections with people in similar situations, which can lead to an increased sense of belonging & wellbeing.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane South & Logan
- Phone contact
- Ebony Almond 1800 007 529
- Group Focus
- Support for carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition.
- More Info
- Members get to plan the group sessions around their specific needs as carers. Each group has between 4 & 12 members, who usually meet once a week for 2 hours during school term. It’s not necessary to attend every session – members choose to go when they have time.
- Group Name
- MyTime - Raceview, Ipswich
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- disability, parenting, children, carers, parents, chronic
Support group details
- Group Description
- A place where you can unwind, share ideas & experiences with others who understand. Being a parent is an important job. It is easy to get caught up in looking after your child's needs, but looking after yourself is important too.
- Who can Join
- Parents/carers of children under 18 with a disability, who need a higher level of care than other children.
- Contact hours
- Where we meet
- For more details - phone or complete form on website.
- Town/Suburb
- Inala
- Services
- Services are free & does not affect your NDIS funding. You will be supported with skilled guidance from trained facilitators. They will guide the sessions & help you access information & services in your area. While you attend, a play leader will engage your preschool aged child to give you a chance to wind down & relax.
- Area serviced
- Brisbane South & Logan
- Phone contact
- Ebony Almond 1800 007 529
- Group Focus
- Support for carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition.
- More Info
- Facilitators have experience in disability, parenting or family support. They make sure group discussion is open & inclusive, help members choose what they would like to discuss in their groups & can also provide reliable resources & help organise speakers & activities.
- Group Name
- MyTime - Inala, Brisbane
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- disability, parents, children, parenting, carers
Support group details
- Group Description
- By talking about their experiences & listening to each other without judgement, members share their highs & lows, including how they have navigated challenges. Through this, they build connections with people in similar situations, which can lead to an increased sense of belonging & wellbeing.
- Who can Join
- Parents/carers of children under 18 with a disability, who need a higher level of care than other children.
- Contact hours
- Where we meet
- For more details - phone or complete form on website.
- Town/Suburb
- Kawana Waters
- Services
- Meet other parents & carers of children with disabilities or other additional needs. Preschool-age children are welcome at MyTime sessions. While you unwind, your child is kept engaged nearby by MyTime play leaders.
- Area serviced
- Sunshine Coast
- Phone contact
- Liz Willis (07) 3356 6655
- Group Focus
- Support for carers of children with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition.
- More Info
- Groups are free to join & being a part of MyTime does not affect your NDIS funding. A trained facilitator helps group members get to know each other & learn more about local resources & support services.
- Group Name
- MyTime - Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast
Non-public group details
- Key search terms
- parenting, disability, children, carers, parents
