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Group Description

Enjoy the benefits of singing together & then have a cuppa & a chat afterwards.

Who can Join

Anyone who lives with aphasia. No singing experience necessary.

Contact hours

Meet every alternate Tuesday, 10:00am – 12 noon. Phone for details.

Where we meet

Logan Central Library, 26 Wilbur St

Town/Suburb

Logan Central

Services

Choir group for people with aphasia - did you know that singing can help?

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

Britney, choir director/music therapist, 0400 670 770

Group Focus

A singing group for people who live with aphasia.

More Info

Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain. People with aphasia may have difficulty with: Talking, Listening (understanding what others say), Reading, Writing, Using numbers, Using gestures.

Group Name

Aphasia Qld Inc - "Sing to Beat Aphasia" - Logan

Support group details

Group Description

We are a conversation-based group.

Who can Join

Anyone with communication difficulties, their family/carers, other interested persons

Contact hours

Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10:30am – 1:00pm

Where we meet

L2, Logan Central Community Health Centre, Wembley Rd & Ewing Rd

Town/Suburb

Logan Village

Services

Support group

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

Heather Rudwick - Logan Community Health Centre (07) 3290 8900

Group Focus

A conversation-based support group for people with communication difficulties.

More Info

People with aphasia may have difficulty with: Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing, Using numbers, Using gestures.

Group Name

Aphasia Support - Logan Chatters Group

Support group details

Group Description

We are a social group supporting stroke recovery and aphasia.

Who can Join

Anyone

Contact hours

Meet first Thursday of every month at 10:00am

Where we meet

Mango Hill Tavern

Town/Suburb

Mango Hill

Services

Social group offering support

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

Angela Carbone on (07) 3882 0526 or 0417 739 498

Group Focus

Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain.

More Info

People with aphasia may have difficulty with: Talking, Listening (understanding what others say), Reading, Writing, Using numbers, Using gestures. People with aphasia are competent and intelligent.

Group Name

Aphasia Support - Northside Coffee Group

Support group details

Group Description

Coffee meet ups for people with communication difficulties.

Who can Join

Anyone with communication difficulties, partners, family, & friends

Contact hours

Meet 3rd Friday of every month - 10:00am - 11:30am

Where we meet

Southport Sharks, Corner Olsen & Musgrave Avenues

Town/Suburb

Southport

Services

coffee group

Area serviced

Gold Coast

Phone contact

Jay Nyssen 0418 884 572

Group Focus

A conversation-based support group for people with communication difficulties.

More Info

Aphasia may affect everyday communication, relationships and everyday living.

Group Name

Aphasia Support - Southport Coffee Group

Support group details

Group Description

The best part is that we all understand the need to give our aphasia people time to find and speak the words.

Who can Join

Anyone

Contact hours

Meet 2nd Monday of each month at 9:30am

Where we meet

Banjo's Café Woolworths Complex, 50 Plaza Parade,

Town/Suburb

Maroochydore

Services

Social support with opportunity to share experiences

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

Group Focus

Aphasia is a language difficulty caused by damage to the brain.

More Info

Aphasia may affect everyday communication, relationships and everyday living.

Group Name

Aphasia Support - Sunshine Coast Group

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 friend or relative with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability in Brisbane or regional Queensland. You do not need to be a member of Arafmi or book in to attend a group

Contact hours

Every 3rd Monday of the month from 10:00am - 12 noon

Where we meet

Hub Neighbourhood Centre, 79 Poinsettia Street

Town/Suburb

Inala

Services

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

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton, Brisbane South & Logan

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

Monthly meetings, friendship, skills development workshops.

Group Name

Arafmi Carer Support Group - Inala

Support group details

Group Description

Everyone has an opportunity to: Share their feelings, Offer support to others, Share helpful coping skills or simply listen & observe. Confidentially is essential & all participants are encouraged to keep personal information shared within the group.

Who can Join

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

Contact hours

1st Thursday of the month 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Where we meet

Library Meeting Room, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Level 4, 322 Moggill Rd

Town/Suburb

Indooroopilly

Services

Monthly meetings, friendship, information sharing, 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 - Indooroopilly

Support group details

Group Description

Arafmi Carer Support Groups provide a safe place for anyone who is caring for a friend or relative with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability. Everyone has an opportunity to: Share their feelings Offer support to others Share helpful coping skills or simply listen and observe Confidentially is essential and all participants are encouraged to keep personal information shared within the group.

Who can Join

Anyone who is caring for a friend or relative with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability in Brisbane or regional Queensland. You do not need to be a member of Arafmi or book in to attend a group

Contact hours

4th Friday of the month, 10:00am to 12 noon

Where we meet

Arafmi Ipswich Carer Hub, 303 Brisbane Street

Town/Suburb

Ipswich West

Services

Monthly meetings, friendship, skills development workshops.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

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 - Ipswich

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

Where we meet

Town/Suburb

Kingaroy

Services

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

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

Group Name

Arafmi Carer Support Group - Kingaroy

Support group details

Group Description

Arafmi Carer Support Groups provide a safe place for anyone who is caring for a friend or relative with a mental illness and/or psychiatric disability. Everyone has an opportunity to: Share their feelings Offer support to others Share helpful coping skills or simply listen and observe Confidentially is essential and all participants are encourage to keep personal information shared within the group.

Who can Join

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

Contact hours

2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 12 noon

Where we meet

Amputee Family Support Rooms, Logan Central Community Centre, 9-11 Jacaranda Ave

Town/Suburb

Logan Central

Services

Monthly meetings, Friendship, Skills development workshops.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

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 - Logan