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Support group details

Group Description

Research has shown that people who attend support groups are more confident about their diabetes & are less likely to suffer depression or stress, because they feel they have the knowledge to better manage their diabetes.

Who can Join

Anyone with an interest in diabetes.

Contact hours

meet monthly - email for details

Where we meet

Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service

Town/Suburb

Garbutt

Services

Meetings, information, resources, healthy life-style programs.

Area serviced

North Qld

Phone contact

Emily (07) 4759 4000 or 1800 177 055

Group Focus

Bringing together people living with diabetes, to collaborate & share experiences with best practices.

More Info

Group Name

Diabetes Qld Support Group - Townsville (TAIHS)

Support group details

Group Description

Research has shown that people who attend support groups are more confident about their diabetes and are less likely to suffer depression or stress, because they feel they have the knowledge to better manage their diabetes.

Who can Join

anyone with an interest in diabetes

Contact hours

meet monthly, every 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm

Where we meet

Carpentaria Golf Club

Town/Suburb

Weipa

Services

meetings, information

Area serviced

North Qld

Phone contact

Tonia 0429 699 300

Group Focus

Bringing together people living with diabetes, to collaborate & share experiences with best practices.

More Info

Group Name

Diabetes Qld Support Group - Weipa

Support group details

Group Description

We are Breast Cancer Survivors & wonderful supporters of various ages & fitness levels. We gladly welcome you to our club.

Who can Join

Breast Cancer Survivors & their supporters

Contact hours

We train several times a week but as our training times vary with seasons please contact us beforehand.

Where we meet

Maroochy River Resort, 38-46 David Low Way

Town/Suburb

Sunshine Coast

Services

Newsletter Information Support Friendship Fun Regattas

Area serviced

Sunshine Coast

Phone contact

Robyn 0439 333 575

Group Focus

Offers fun, fitness, friendship & emotional support for members who have survived breast cancer.

More Info

cookbook for sale

Group Name

Dragons Abreast Support Group - Sunshine Coast

Support group details

Group Description

A group of breast cancer survivors & supporters of various ages & levels of fitness.

Who can Join

We welcome all new members, breast cancer survivors & supporters.

Contact hours

Sunday mornings & Tuesday and Thursday afternoons - phone for details

Where we meet

Mackay Marina

Town/Suburb

Mackay

Services

Our aim is to have fun while improving our fitness & making new friends. We like to promote breast cancer awareness & the benefits of an active life after breast cancer. We also enjoy a variety of social activities & community events.

Area serviced

North Qld

Phone contact

0429 614 791

Group Focus

Offers fun, fitness, friendship & emotional support for members who have survived breast cancer.

More Info

No experience is necessary & we will loan you the equipment you need to get started. Just come along give it a try to see if you like it!

Group Name

Dragons Abreast Support Group - Mackay

Support group details

Group Description

A national organisation comprised of breast cancer survivors (and some very special supporters) of various ages from a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities & interests. Members provide a "face" for the breast cancer statistics whilst spreading the message of breast cancer awareness through participation in the wonderful & strenuous sport of dragon boat racing.

Who can Join

breast cancer survivors & their supporters

Contact hours

training times - Tues & Sun - phone for details

Where we meet

Veterans of South East Asian Wars Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin

Town/Suburb

Gold Coast

Services

Newsletter Information Support Friendship Fun Regattas

Area serviced

Gold Coast

Phone contact

1300 889 566

Group Focus

Offers fun, fitness, friendship & emotional support for members who have survived breast cancer.

More Info

Our Philosophy - Awareness, Participation, Inclusiveness. Our Mission - Encourage wellness, fitness, fun & camaraderie for breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating & promote breast cancer awareness throughout the community. Our Vision - Dragons Abreast is a leader in the movement for people affected by breast cancer, spreading awareness, empowering individuals & education on the benefits of an active lifestyle after diagnosis.

Group Name

Dragons Abreast Support Group - Gold Coast

Support group details

Group Description

A special group of breast cancer survivors & supporters offering a supportive & understanding environment to breast cancer survivors since 2000.

Who can Join

breast cancer survivors & supporters

Contact hours

Saturday morning – 7:00am

Where we meet

Colmslie Recreational Reserve, Col Gardiner Drive, Morningside

Town/Suburb

Brisbane

Services

Saturday morning – 7:00am for preparation & a warm-up & then we’re on-water for about an hour. Followed by breakfast at a local café. We invite NEW paddlers to attend our Come and Try sessions to see if dragon boating is for you. Don’t worry if you have not paddled before, we make sure our new paddlers are looked after.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

1300 889 566

Group Focus

Offers fun, fitness, friendship & emotional support for members who have survived breast cancer.

More Info

We were founded on the principle of inclusiveness & work hard to maintain strong ties with other local dragon boat racing clubs.

Group Name

Dragons Abreast Support Group - Brisbane

Support group details

Group Description

A national organisation comprised of breast cancer survivors (and some very special supporters) of various ages from a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities & interests. Members provide a "face" for the breast cancer statistics whilst spreading the message of breast cancer awareness through participation in the wonderful & strenuous sport of dragon boat racing.

Who can Join

breast cancer survivors & their supporters

Contact hours

training times - early Mon, late Thurs & early Sat - phone for details

Where we meet

6 Kal-Ma-Kuta Drive, behind TS Koopa Sea Cadets (near Silver Shores Caravan Park) just before the Bribie Island bridge.

Town/Suburb

Sandstone Point

Services

Newsletter Information Support Friendship Fun Regattas

Area serviced

Darling Downs West Moreton

Phone contact

Judith 0488 199 556 or 1300 889 566

Group Focus

Offers fun, fitness, friendship & emotional support for members who have survived breast cancer.

More Info

Our Philosophy - Awareness, Participation, Inclusiveness. Our Mission - Encourage wellness, fitness, fun & camaraderie for breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating & promote breast cancer awareness throughout the community. Our Vision - Dragons Abreast is a leader in the movement for people affected by breast cancer, spreading awareness, empowering individuals & education on the benefits of an active lifestyle after diagnosis.

Group Name

Dragons Abreast Support Group - Bribie Island

Support group details

Group Description

support & information for people with Down Syndrome

Who can Join

Free membership - individuals with Downs syndrome, their families/carers. organisations, expectant parents

Contact hours

Where we meet

Town/Suburb

Services

NDIS services, youth & adult events, monthly newsletter

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) 3356 6655

Group Focus

Downs syndrome

More Info

Down syndrome is a chromosomal anomaly resulting in an additional full or partial copy of chromosome 21.

Group Name

Down Syndrome Queensland

Support group details

Group Description

Personalised & flexible 1 to 1 peer support for Carers from someone who has been a Carer.

Who can Join

carers living in the Redlands area

Contact hours

phone for details

Where we meet

Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street

Town/Suburb

Cleveland

Services

A peer to peer model designed to support carers & backed by evidence to: Reduce stress. Improve wellbeing. Increase capacity to care. Create better social connections. Newsletter.

Area serviced

Brisbane South & Logan

Phone contact

Paul (07) 3821 1089 or mob 0477 314 366

Group Focus

Supporting you through your unique caring journey.

More Info

We know that carers experience issues such as depression, mental fatigue, anxiety & frustration. Also train carers to support other carers.

Group Name

Donald Simpson Centre - Weavers

Support group details

Group Description

Research has shown that people who attend support groups are more confident about their diabetes and are less likely to suffer depression or stress, because they feel they have the knowledge to better manage their diabetes.

Who can Join

anyone with an interest in diabetes

Contact hours

Where we meet

Facebook - online. Email for details about social event locations.

Town/Suburb

Services

social catch-ups, online Facebook group

Area serviced

Brisbane North

Phone contact

Group Focus

Bringing together people living with diabetes, to collaborate & share experiences with best practices.

More Info

Group Name

Diabetes Qld Support Group - Young Adults SEQ