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Group Description

A specialist domestic violence & sexual assault service that provides direct support to women & their children from non-English speaking backgrounds who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence.

Who can Join

Immigrant & refugee women from non-English speaking background & their children who have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence.

Contact hours

Office: Mon to Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm

Where we meet

Phone for details.

Town/Suburb

Services

Services are Free of charge, Confidential & Culturally sensitive. We provide support services either face to face or over the telephone.

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

(07) 3846 3490

Group Focus

Supporting women from non-English speaking backgrounds & their children who experience domestic and/or sexual violence.

More Info

Crisis Support; Ongoing Support through case management; Counselling & Advocacy; Impact of domestic violence on children; Community Education.

Group Name

Immigrant Women’s Support Service

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Group Description

Empowering women through community & connection.

Who can Join

Women, 18 years & older from all backgrounds.

Contact hours

Phone for details.

Where we meet

Wamuran Sports Complex, 84 Campbells Pocket Rd

Town/Suburb

Wamuran

Services

Women need a space to gather where they feel safe & supported, where they can learn & grow. Where diversity is celebrated & inclusivity promoted.

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

Group Focus

Building a team of women of all ages that have different backgrounds, skills & interests.

More Info

A space that provides opportunities for a holistic approach to health & wellbeing.

Group Name

Women's Shed - Wamuran

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Group Description

A woodworking shed for women over 18.

Who can Join

Women over 18 years of age.

Contact hours

Meet Wed & Thurs - email for details.

Where we meet

Brisbane Tramway Museum, 50 Tramway Street

Town/Suburb

Ferny Grove

Services

Woodworking, social, friendship. A place to learn new skills.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

Group Focus

To promote & enhance the social, emotional & physical well-being of women over 18 years of age & various backgrounds.

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Group Name

Women's Shed - Ferny Grove

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Group Description

A place where people just get it. When you’re a teenager experiencing hospitalisation or living with an illness or disability, people don’t always get what you’re going through – and it can be tough for siblings too. Livewire is a program run by Starlight.

Who can Join

Teens aged 12-20 experiencing hospitalisation or have a chronic health condition, serious illness or disability, and their siblings.

Contact hours

Mon to Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm (AEST)

Where we meet

Livechat. Simply create an account by clicking 'Join Now' on the website & someone will be in touch with you.

Town/Suburb

Services

A place you can visit any time, whether at home or in hospital, knowing you’re amongst friends who care. A place to escape & have fun!

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

(02) 8425 5971 or complete form on the website under 'Contact"

Group Focus

A safe online community for people aged 12-20 living with illness or disability.

More Info

Livewire facilitators swing by the wards just to say hey & see how you’re going. Then in the evening, Livewire takes over the Starlight Express Rooms to run activities & creative workshops. Digital art, stop-motion animation, music, cooking, writing… you name it!

Group Name

Livewire Online

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Group Description

Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life – the bond that unites them is that they are men with time on their hands & would like something meaningful to do with that time.

Who can Join

men

Contact hours

phone for details

Where we meet

various locations

Town/Suburb

Services

Men are welcome to work on community projects, specific Men’s Shed projects or a project of their choice in their own time & where the only ‘must’ is to observe safe working practices….all in a spirit of mateship.

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

Ph 1300 550 009 to locate a men's shed near you or to start up one.

Group Focus

To improve the health & wellbeing of men & reduce the number of men who are at risk from preventable health issues that may emanate from isolation.

More Info

Helping men to once again become valued & productive members of our community.

Group Name

Men's Shed

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Group Description

A safe environment for bereaved parents, grandparents & siblings to express themselves in the company of others who have lost a child or sibling & understand their grief. Go to website listed above for current groups, times & contacts.

Who can Join

Bereaved Parents, Grandparents & Siblings who have lost a child or sibling.

Contact hours

Meet fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm.

Where we meet

Urban Grounds Cafe, 210 Herries St

Town/Suburb

Toowoomba

Services

At the meetings you will find people who will listen & understand what you are feeling. Like you, they are going through the grieving process.

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

TCFQ (07) 3540 9949 or National Support Line 1300 064 068 (24/7)

Group Focus

Loss of a child at any age or cause.

More Info

If you are considering attending your first meeting, we extend our hearts & loving thoughts – we know it is difficult to attend our first meeting. A TCF facilitator & member will be there to welcome you & put you at ease.

Group Name

The Compassionate Friends Qld Support Group - Toowoomba, Weekday

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Group Description

Sailing for people with disabilities provides a fun activity plus valuable therapeutic, recuperative & social benefits in a peer group that is excellent for personal growth.

Who can Join

People with disability & their carers. Bookings essential.

Contact hours

Phone for details.

Where we meet

Sail on the Mooloolah River, 33 - 45 Parkyn Parade

Town/Suburb

Mooloolaba

Services

Sailability sailors come from all walks of life. Many have had a normal working life before an accident or illness reduced their capabilities; others were born with a disability.

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

0488 578 466

Group Focus

To give people with disabilities an opportunity to make their dreams a reality by achieving freedom through sailing.

More Info

We are dedicated to facilitating sailing for people with disabilities regardless of their age, gender or their level of disability.

Group Name

Sailability - Sunshine Coast

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Group Description

Provides a friendly environment & active sailing for people with disabilities regardless of age & level of ability.

Who can Join

People with disability & carer, by membership. Bookings essential.

Contact hours

Every second Wed during school term (except public holidays).

Where we meet

Pine Islet Lighthouse at the Mackay Marina

Town/Suburb

Mackay

Services

You can enjoy a peaceful or more challenging outing on the water, help one of our skippers sail, or learn to sail yourself.

Area serviced

Central Qld

Phone contact

Bookings 0423 376 487 & Check with us to confirm we are sailing.

Group Focus

Sailing for People with Disability. We are about providing special things for special people.

More Info

You will also make friendships along the way & have the chance to develop skills right through to the advanced level. You will be amazed.

Group Name

Sailability - Mackay

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Group Description

We provide a unique, safe, outdoor, on-water sporting experience for people with disability (our sailors). Sometimes, this can be life changing.

Who can Join

People with disability & their carers. By membership.

Contact hours

Every Tuesday from 9:00am - 1:00pm (weather permitting).

Where we meet

Southport Yacht Club 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell

Town/Suburb

Gold Coast

Services

Sailing for people with disabilities provides a fun activity plus valuable therapeutic, recuperative & social benefits in a peer group that is excellent for personal growth.

Area serviced

Gold Coast

Phone contact

0421 049 774

Group Focus

Sailing forPeople with a Disability. We are about providing special things for special people.

More Info

Phone 0407 979 666 for a recorded message from early each Tuesday, to confirm weather is good & we are sailing on the day.

Group Name

Sailability - Gold Coast

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Group Description

To encourage & facilitate sailing & boating for people with disabilities in social, recreational ways.

Who can Join

People with disability & their carers. By Membership. Bookings essential.

Contact hours

3rd Sun of the month (weather permitting – check Facebook) from 9:30am - 2:00pm approx.

Where we meet

Darling Downs Sailing Club Inc Cooby Dam (Straight ahead through the gates Loveday Cove).

Town/Suburb

Darling Downs

Services

We are dedicated to facilitating sailing for people with disabilities regardless of their age, gender or their level of disability. Sailability sailors come from all walks of life.

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

Peter 0408 059 252

Group Focus

To give people with disabilities an opportunity to make their dreams a reality by achieving freedom through sailing.

More Info

We are totally dependent on monetary donations, funding grants & sponsorship from our supporters.

Group Name

Sailability - Darling Downs