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Support group details

Group Description

A supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen & observe.

Who can Join

Anyone who is caring for a loved one with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

Contact hours

3rd Friday of the month, 10:00am - 12 noon

Where we meet

Encircle Neighbourhood Centre, 1 Lamington Drive

Town/Suburb

Redcliffe

Services

Monthly meetings, Friendship, Skills development workshops.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

1300 554 660 or (07) 3254 1881 Carer Support Line

Group Focus

Carers of friends or relatives with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

More Info

Informing carers of Arafmi services & resources that are available to assist their caring role.

Group Name

Arafmi Carer Support Group - Redcliffe

Support group details

Group Description

A supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen & observe.

Who can Join

Open to anyone who is caring for a friend or relative with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

Contact hours

3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am – 12 noon

Where we meet

Toowoomba Library, 155 Herries Rd

Town/Suburb

Toowoomba

Services

Monthly meetings, Friendship, Skills development workshops.

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

1300 554 660 or (07) 3254 1881 Carer Support Line

Group Focus

Carers of friends or relatives with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

More Info

Informing carers of Arafmi services & resources that are available to assist their caring role.

Group Name

Arafmi Carer Support Group - Toowoomba

Support group details

Group Description

A supportive environment where people have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, help explore alternative ways of coping, offer support to other group members, or to simply listen & observe.

Who can Join

Parents, partners, relatives & friends caring for/about a loved one with mental illness.

Contact hours

phone for details

Where we meet

Town/Suburb

Townsville

Services

Informing carers of Arafmi services & resources that are available to assist their caring role.

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 554 660 or (07) 3254 1881 Carer Support Line

Group Focus

Carers of friends or relatives with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability.

More Info

Group Name

Arafmi Carer Support Group - Townsville

Support group details

Group Description

‘Café Conversations’ - It is good to have someone to talk to that understands how you might be feeling without having to explain everything over and over again (Seminar participate).

Who can Join

anyone

Contact hours

Monday to Thursday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Ipswich

Services

information, seminars, workshops, counselling, research, education

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

(02) 4921 4095 (based in NSW) or 1800 011 041

Group Focus

Sharing experiences of auto immune conditions.

More Info

Hospital inpatient individual education sessions for newly diagnosed patients.

Group Name

ARRC - Autoimmune Research & Resource Centre

Support group details

Group Description

Closed on-line support groups for men and women living with arthritis and also parents of children with juvenile arthritis.

Who can Join

All with arthritis

Contact hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Where we meet

Lvl1, 42 Costin St

Town/Suburb

Fortitude Valley

Services

Peer support on-line

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

1800 011 041

Group Focus

Support for people who suffer from inflammatory or non-inflammatory arthritis.

More Info

Group Name

Arthritis Queensland

Support group details

Group Description

A safe and private space for men facing arthritis to discuss their condition, and the challenges and successes they have experienced in managing it.

Who can Join

by membership, online men's group

Contact hours

Where we meet

online group

Town/Suburb

Services

Only members can see who's in the group and what they post.

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

1800 011 041

Group Focus

An online support group for men who suffer from inflammatory or non-inflammatory arthritis.

More Info

information, support

Group Name

Arthritis Queensland, Online Support Group - Men

Support group details

Group Description

To provide support to the newly diagnosed & provide a safe place where parents of children with JIA can share their stories, new & ongoing.

Who can Join

by membership, online parent's group

Contact hours

Where we meet

online closed group

Town/Suburb

Services

A closed forum for discussion and support.

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

1800 011 041

Group Focus

An online support group for parents of children who suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

More Info

A place to celebrate our success stories when medications work & times of remission are achieved, when personal goals are achieved, for both your child and the family.

Group Name

Arthritis Queensland, Online Support Group - Parents

Support group details

Group Description

To provide a safe place where women with any type of arthritis can share their stories, new & ongoing.

Who can Join

by membership, online women's group

Contact hours

Where we meet

private online support group

Town/Suburb

Services

Arthritis online closed group & private space where people can talk in confidence.

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

1800 011 041

Group Focus

An online support group for women who suffer from inflammatory or non-inflammatory arthritis.

More Info

information, newsletters, free infoline

Group Name

Arthritis Queensland, Online Support Group - Swell Gals

Support group details

Group Description

Support through shared experiences. Nobody quite understands better than someone who has 'walked in your shoes'.

Who can Join

People living with arthritis & their carers.

Contact hours

Meets last Saturday of the month 9:30am - 11:30am

Where we meet

Centrecare room 3, cnr Barolin and Boston St (entry via Boston St)

Town/Suburb

Bundaberg

Services

Huge arthritis library open for monthly borrowing, Fun, singing, activities, guest speakers, forums, Tai Chi for arthritis. Warm Water Pool exercise group.

Area serviced

Wide Bay

Phone contact

0438 284 892 or 1800 011 041

Group Focus

Issues facing people with Arthritis.

More Info

Fact sheets on the 100 + types of arthritis, support and fellowship. Move it or Loose it!

Group Name

Arthritis Support Group - Bundaberg Region

Support group details

Group Description

To provide information & support to people with arthritis.

Who can Join

Anyone can join

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Gayndah

Services

Monthly meetings, Specialist guest speakers, Workshops, Afternoon tea. Encouragement to participate, Sharing feelings about arthritis.

Area serviced

Wide Bay

Phone contact

(07) 4161 1281 or 1800 011 041

Group Focus

Concerns facing people with Arthritis.

More Info

Lectures are provided each month. You CAN live well with arthritis. Understanding the type of arthritis you have & how it can be treated & managed is the first step.

Group Name

Arthritis Support Group - Gayndah