community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
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LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING<br />
60 & Better Program -<br />
YMCA <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Service Description: (see Seniors<br />
Groups/Organisations)<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Quilters Inc.<br />
Service Description: (see Arts &<br />
Culture)<br />
Davarni Coaching and<br />
Associates “Time for<br />
Mum”<br />
Service Description: (see support<br />
groups)<br />
Dewachen Buddhist<br />
Study Group<br />
Service Description: (see Religious<br />
Organisations)<br />
Healthy Lifestyle Group<br />
Service Description: (see Networks<br />
and Forums)<br />
HeartStart<br />
Service Description: (see Health<br />
Services)<br />
Isis Rising Creative Arts-<br />
Sciences<br />
Postal Address: 46 Woods East Road<br />
Alloway 4670<br />
P (07) 4159 7355<br />
M 0407 769 907<br />
F (07) 4159 7773<br />
E wings.of.isis@bigpond.com<br />
Web Site: www.isisrising.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Bellydance and Yoga<br />
John Vianney Hall<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: See<br />
Website<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: No<br />
Service Description: Activities<br />
especially for women to empower,<br />
build self-esteem, self confidence and<br />
have fun.<br />
Lighten Up to a Healthy<br />
Lifestyle<br />
Street Address: Shop 12B-9<br />
Maryborough Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1963<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4151 5402<br />
F (07) 4151 3140<br />
E shanih@iwc.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Indigenous Wellbeing<br />
Centre<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Contact<br />
Shani Haworth (program coordinator<br />
healthy lifestyles) 4151 5402<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: The Lighten Up<br />
to a Healthy Lifestyle program is a<br />
group based healthy lifestyle program<br />
developed by Queensland Health. It<br />
assists people to;<br />
1) Develop a healthy attitude to eating<br />
2) Prepare and enjoy healthy food<br />
3) Incorporate physical activity in<br />
their daily life<br />
4) Manage stress<br />
5) Learn healthy methods of weight<br />
control and<br />
6) Make long term behaviour changes<br />
to support a healthy lifestyle<br />
To enter the program please<br />
contact; Shani Haworth – Program<br />
Coordinator Healthy Lifestyles 07<br />
4151 5402<br />
Sahaja Yoga Meditation<br />
Street Address: 2 Bingera Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 2 Bingera Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4154 1590<br />
E sahajisap@hotmail.com<br />
Web Site: www.freemeditation.com<br />
Meeting Place: 2 Bingera Street,<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times:<br />
Wednesdays at 1.00 pm and 7.30pm<br />
Service Description: Sahaja Yoga<br />
Meditation which spontaneously<br />
awakens a subtle energy within<br />
called the Kundalini. It is a personal<br />
experience transforming the inner<br />
self, resulting in physical, mental<br />
and spiritual health. Through<br />
this experience the true state of<br />
meditation is easily achieved. Free<br />
classes every Wednesday 1.00pm &<br />
7.30pm.<br />
University of the Third<br />
Age (U3A)<br />
Service Description: (see Seniors<br />
Groups/Organisations)<br />
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES<br />
Australian<br />
Psychological Society -<br />
Wide Bay Burnett<br />
Street Address: 77 Walker Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 7084<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> North 4670<br />
P 1800 333 497 (07) 4153 3570<br />
E tracybauer@bigpond.com<br />
Web Site: www.psychology.org.au<br />
Service Description: APS is a<br />
professional body for psychologists.<br />
Psychologists are experts in human<br />
behaviour. Most psychologists help<br />
mentally healthy people find ways of<br />
functioning better for example they<br />
help people to handle stress and<br />
family problems.<br />
Bridges Clubhouse - a<br />
program of Bridges<br />
Aligned Services Inc<br />
Street Address: 341-F Bourbong<br />
Street (next to Blue Care) <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 4 <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
4670<br />
P (07) 4154 2300<br />
M 0405 314 732<br />
F (07) 4154 2699<br />
E admin@bas.org.au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 8.30am to<br />
4.30pm (Monday to Friday)<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Psychosocial<br />
rehabilitation program for people<br />
with mental illness and mental health<br />
disorders. Main activities include a<br />
structured ‘work ordered day’, social<br />
and recreational activities, nonclinical<br />
counselling, employment and<br />
education assistance, advocacy and<br />
individual practical support. Focus<br />
on recovery, building self-esteem,<br />
developing friendships and networks<br />
and linking in with other programs<br />
and services in the <strong>community</strong>. Self,<br />
carer or agency/service referral.<br />
Bridges R & R program –<br />
Bridges Aligned Services<br />
Inc<br />
Street Address: 341-F Bourbong<br />
Street (next to Blue Care) <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 4 <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
4670<br />
P (07) 4154 2300<br />
M 0405 314 732<br />
F (07) 4154 2699<br />
E admin@bas.org.au<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Social,<br />
recreational and educational activities<br />
for people with severe mental illness<br />
and mental health disorders. Monthly<br />
calendar available on activities such<br />
as art classes, leatherwork, low<br />
impact social fitness and sporting<br />
activities e.g. table tennis, aqua<br />
aerobics, daily walks etc. These<br />
activities provide an opportunity for<br />
people to socialize, have fun, provides<br />
respite, and improves both physical<br />
and mental health.<br />
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