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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

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 with arthritis and their carers.

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Where we meet

phone for details

Town/Suburb

Kirwan

Services

Provide information and self-management techniques. Guest speakers on occasions.

Area serviced

North Qld

Phone contact

(07) 4723 1216 or 1800 011 041

Group Focus

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

More Info

Access to local Hydrotherapy pool is available Mon - Sat 6am - 8am. There are over 100 conditions grouped under the umbrella term ‘arthritis’, so it is really important to first of all get the right diagnosis.

Group Name

Arthritis Support Group - Townsville

Support group details

Group Description

A caring group supporting parents with children on the autism spectrum.

Who can Join

Parents, carers of person on the autism spectrum.

Contact hours

Meet last Wed of every month (except December) from 9:30am – 11:30am.

Where we meet

Various community locations in the Holland Park area.

Town/Suburb

Mt Gravatt

Services

Contribution fee required. This is a self-help discussion group & we would like to receive topics for discussion in advance.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

(07) 3865 2911

Group Focus

Opportunity to connect with other parents, carers & share experiences, strategies & challenges.

More Info

Support services to individuals & families with a member that has Asperger’s syndrome.

Group Name

Empower Autism Support Group, Parents/Carers - Mt Gravatt

Support group details

Group Description

A caring group supporting parents with children on the autism spectrum.

Who can Join

Parents, carers of person on the autism spectrum.

Contact hours

Meet Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm (during School Terms).

Where we meet

St Marks Anglican Church Community Hall, 1073 Waterworks Road

Town/Suburb

The Gap

Services

Support services to individuals & families with a member that has Asperger’s syndrome. Our parent groups are run simultaneously but in a separate room to our Youth Groups. They allow parents to remain responsible for their children for the duration of the activity whilst providing a forum to meet & share their experiences.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

(07) 3865 2911

Group Focus

Opportunity to connect with other parents, carers & share experiences, strategies & challenges.

More Info

An opportunity to connect with other parents & carers in your area & share experiences, strategies & challenges.

Group Name

Empower Autism Support Group, Parents/Carers - The Gap (West Brisbane)

Support group details

Group Description

A caring group supporting parents with children on the autism spectrum.

Who can Join

Parents, carers of person with asperger's.

Contact hours

Meet Friday evenings from 6:00pm - 7:30pm (during School Terms).

Where we meet

The Empower Autism Centre, Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place

Town/Suburb

Virginia

Services

Contribution fee required. This is a self-help discussion group & we would like to receive topics for discussion in advance.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

(07) 3865 2911

Group Focus

Connect with other parents & carers in your area & share experiences, strategies & challenges.

More Info

Support services to individuals & families with a member that has Asperger’s syndrome. Our parent groups are run simultaneously but in a separate room to our Youth Groups.

Group Name

Empower Autism Support Group, Parents/Carers - Virginia (North Brisbane)

Support group details

Group Description

A safe place to meet other young Autistic adults & make friendships & share experiences.

Who can Join

Young adults aged from 18 years to 30 years with autism.

Contact hours

Meet fortnightly on Thursday, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Where we meet

The Empower Autism Centre, Unit 1, 16 Yarraman Place,

Town/Suburb

Virginia

Services

Our young adult peer support group is run by experienced volunteer coordinators with lived experience.

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

(07) 3865 2911

Group Focus

Young adults with autism, making friendships & sharing experiences.

More Info

It is somewhere to regularly meet up, to have fun, share strategies, to talk through challenges & to celebrate strengths & successes among friends.

Group Name

Empower Autism Support Group, Young Adults - Virginia (North Brisbane)