community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Lions Low Vision Clinic<br />
Street Address: Occupational Therapy,<br />
Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
4670<br />
P (07) 4150 2590<br />
M 0428 196 042<br />
F (07) 4150 2599<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Third<br />
Tuesday bi-monthly from 1.00pm-<br />
4.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Bi-monthly by<br />
appointment only. A free service for<br />
newly diagnosed people. Clients<br />
are assessed by an Optometrist,<br />
Social Worker, Occupational<br />
Therapist and a mobility/Orientation<br />
Instructor. Peer Support and<br />
equipment demonstration. Referral<br />
from optometrist/ophthalmologist<br />
necessary.<br />
Mainstay Respite Care<br />
Street Address: 33 Oxley Drive<br />
Gladstone<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1110<br />
Gladstone 4680<br />
P (07) 4979 3343<br />
F (07) 4979 0178<br />
E mainstay@bigpond.net.au<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Short-term<br />
respite accommodation for persons<br />
with a disability aged from birth to<br />
64 years based on individual needs.<br />
Provision of 24 hour centre based<br />
support in a home environment from<br />
trained staff. The service encourages<br />
<strong>community</strong> access and participation.<br />
Services the Gladstone, Calliope<br />
Shire, Miriamvale and Biloela<br />
areas but will provide a service to<br />
families from other areas if there are<br />
vacancies.<br />
Montrose Access<br />
Street Address: Level 2, 20 Innovation<br />
Parkway Birtinya<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 616 Buddina<br />
4575<br />
P (07) 5439 1300<br />
F (07) 5437 8372<br />
E csullivan@montroseaccess.org.au<br />
Web Site: www.montroseaccess.org.<br />
au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Outreach<br />
to <strong>Bundaberg</strong> three times a year<br />
Service Description: Work with<br />
children from 0-18 with physically<br />
disabling conditions of varying<br />
severity. Our services include<br />
occupational therapy, physiotherapy,<br />
speech pathology, social work and<br />
recreation programs.<br />
Parent to Parent<br />
Association Qld Inc<br />
Street Address: Cnr Nambour<br />
Connection Road & Ayrshire Road<br />
Kulangoor<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 434 Yandina<br />
4561<br />
P (07) 5472 7072 1800 777 723<br />
F (07) 5472 7073<br />
E parent@parent2parentqld.org.au<br />
Web Site: www.parent2parentqld.org.<br />
au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 9.00am to<br />
5.00pm<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Parent to Parent<br />
provides a network for parents<br />
who have a son or daughter with<br />
a disability. Parents are linked<br />
with other parents, professionals,<br />
organisations or services for<br />
information and support. The<br />
strength of the organisation comes<br />
from the shared knowledge, skills,<br />
experiences and common goals<br />
of the supporting and supported<br />
parents. Parent to Parent welcomes<br />
families who are seeking support and<br />
also parents who would like to offer<br />
their support.<br />
Queensland Aged and<br />
Disability Advocacy Inc<br />
(QADA)<br />
Service Description: (see Aged Care<br />
Services)<br />
Queensland Narrating<br />
Service<br />
Street Address: 20 Kent St<br />
Woolloongabba<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 6135 Fairfield<br />
Gardens 4103<br />
P (07) 3895 8555<br />
F (07) 3391 3716<br />
E qns@qns.net.au<br />
Web Site: www.qns.net.au<br />
Service Description: QNS is a<br />
government funded, non-profit<br />
<strong>community</strong> organisation. With over<br />
fifty volunteer narrators and over<br />
40 years experience QNS has been<br />
providing audio materials to people<br />
with print disabilities. Individuals<br />
can contact QNS to obtain materials<br />
in audio for a cost-recovery fee.<br />
Organisations and libraries also carry<br />
QNS audio.<br />
Queenslanders with<br />
Disability Network Inc<br />
Street Address: Suite 11, 7 O’Connell<br />
Terrace Bowen Hills<br />
Postal Address: Suite 11, 7 O’Connell<br />
Terrace Bowen Hills 4006<br />
P (07) 3252 8566 Free call 1300 363<br />
783 (cost of a local call)<br />
F (07) 3252 8477<br />
E qdn@qdn.org.au<br />
Web Site: www.qdn.org.au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Monday to<br />
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: People with<br />
disability connecting for collective<br />
and affirmative action<br />
Retina Australia (QLD) Inc<br />
Street Address: 46 George Street<br />
Brisbane<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 16295 City<br />
East 4002<br />
P (07) 3003 0065 1800 000 999<br />
Wide Bay-Burnett 4126 8160<br />
F (07) 3003 0065<br />
E trishys@queenslander.net or<br />
admin@retinaqld.org.au<br />
Web Site: www.retinaqld.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Contact office as<br />
venues vary.<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Office<br />
open Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm by<br />
appointment.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Information<br />
and peer support for people affected<br />
by retinal eye disease. Community<br />
awareness, fundraising for research<br />
and advocacy.<br />
Royal Queensland Bush<br />
Children’s Health Scheme<br />
Service Description: (see Children’s<br />
Services)<br />
Sailability <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Inc<br />
Street Address: Shop 5/245 Bourbong<br />
St <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 2402<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4151 3260<br />
M 0429 890 520<br />
F (07) 4151 3515<br />
E moe@<strong>community</strong>lsinc.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Sailing<br />
Club<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Wed-Thurs<br />
9am-1pm or as arranged<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes to the<br />
Pontoon<br />
Service Description: Recreation<br />
Sailing for People with Disabilities<br />
and anyone interested in Sailing.<br />
Spinal Injuries<br />
Association<br />
P Chris (07) 4156 1639<br />
E chrisgrimes@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Brothers Sports Club<br />
Takalvan Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meetings/<br />
Get togethers held on the first<br />
Tuesday of every month at 9.30am<br />
to10.00am to 12noon.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Support<br />
networking for spinal injuries.<br />
b u n d a b e r g R E G I O N 2 0 1 0 c o m m u n i t y d i r e c t o r y 3 7
Change language