Support group details
- Group Name
- Friedreich Ataxia Support Group - Cannon Hill
- Website
- www.fan.asn.au/
- www.facebook.com/groups/fanqld/
- Group Description
- FAN is a Queensland-based supportive information-sharing network of people affected by Friedreich Ataxia.
- Who can Join
- free membership - Friedreich Ataxia sufferers, their friends, family/carers.
- Contact hours
- meet in Brisbane or Gold Coast - phone for details
- Where we meet
- 8 Grenade Street
- Town/Suburb
- Cannon Hill
- Postcode
- 4170
- Services
- Website. Social get-togethers & relevant presentations. Private Facebook group. It is a genetic disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system.
- More Info
- We coordinate member information to ensure the maximum number of FAers have access to Brisbane's FA Clinic (run by RBWH). We also compile & maintain information relevant to FA & FAers on our website. We promote research, assist in clinical trials & assist in educating professionals about FA.
- Group Focus
- Principally Friedreich Ataxia but we have some members affected by other ataxias - AT and SCA.
- 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
- 0414 632 986
- Contact the group by email