community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> and District<br />
Diabetic Support Group<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1450<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4152 6245<br />
M 0439 181 043<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Family<br />
Centre Kensington Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the last Monday of each month at<br />
1.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: To help people<br />
with diabetes.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> and District<br />
Lung Support Group Inc<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 4307<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> South 4670<br />
P (07) 4151 0353<br />
Meeting Place: Western Suburbs<br />
Leagues Club<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the third Monday of each month at<br />
10.00am<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: The group<br />
provides access to education and<br />
information on managing lung<br />
disease and social support to address<br />
a patient’s psychological needs.<br />
Provides the patient and carer with an<br />
opportunity for social interaction and<br />
sharing experiences is a vital role.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> and District<br />
Prostate Cancer Support<br />
Group<br />
Street Address: 37 Henricksens Road<br />
Sharon<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1043<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4159 9419<br />
M 0428 599 411<br />
F (07) 4159 9419<br />
E ra.mcculloch@bigpond.com<br />
Web Site: http://prostate.org.au/<br />
Meeting Place: Family Centre,<br />
opposite Burrum Street Medical<br />
Practice, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Showgrounds.<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the fourth Thursday of each month -<br />
doors open 9.00am for morning tea<br />
and meeting new members. Informal<br />
meeting commences 10.00am to<br />
11.30am.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Meetings are<br />
informal with round table discussion<br />
on issues relating to treatment<br />
following diagnosis. Monthly<br />
newsletters inform members of latest<br />
treatments etc. Information on the<br />
Prostate Cancer treatments available.<br />
Guest speakers on Health related<br />
matters.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Autism<br />
Spectrum Disorder<br />
Support Group<br />
Street Address: 111 Targo Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PO Box 5034 West<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4155 1683<br />
M 0437 538 929<br />
Web Site: www.autismqld.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo<br />
Street<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Committee<br />
Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each<br />
month at 7.00pm. Coffee and Chat<br />
meetings 2nd Friday of each month at<br />
9.30am to 12noon.<br />
Service Description: Support to<br />
families, carers and individuals<br />
affected by autism. Meetings with<br />
Guest Speakers and social activities<br />
on a regular basis.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Child and<br />
Family Program<br />
Service Description: (see Family<br />
Services)<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Multiple Birth<br />
Association Inc<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 587<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4153 1120<br />
E michael.medlock@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Meets once a month<br />
at various locations (ring for details)<br />
and the fourth Monday of eavery<br />
month at the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Child &<br />
Family Centre, Targo Street<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: No<br />
Service Description: Support group<br />
for families with or expecting multiple<br />
birth children.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Osteoporosis<br />
Support Group<br />
P (07) 4159 1729<br />
Meeting Place: School of Arts<br />
Building, 184 Bourbong Street<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the second Tuesday of each month<br />
from 9.30am to 11.00am.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: We hold<br />
informal coffee mornings to<br />
discuss osteoporosis and exchange<br />
information to raise awareness of<br />
osteoporosis (the silent thief) in the<br />
<strong>community</strong> and hopefully reduce<br />
the incidence and severity of this<br />
crippling problem.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Region<br />
Arthritis Support Group<br />
Street Address: Winfield Rd Winfield<br />
Postal Address: 923 Winfield Road<br />
Winfield 4670<br />
P (07) 4156 6395 (07) 4151 4920<br />
(07) 4152 1098<br />
M 0409 347 048<br />
F (07) 4156 6395<br />
E aneoils@bigpond.com<br />
Web Site: www.arthritis.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Centacare 79<br />
Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets<br />
from January to October on the last<br />
Saturday of the month at 9.00am for<br />
general meeting followed by support<br />
discussion and guest speakers.<br />
November is the Christmas Party<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Support Group<br />
for adults and children and their<br />
family and friends suffering with<br />
arthritis. Information, fun, singing, Tai<br />
Chi, support, friendship and quality<br />
guest speakers. Lending library for<br />
members. Access to Arthritis Self<br />
Management Course and activities.<br />
Membership only $5 a year. Phone<br />
support ring Marilyn on 4156 6395.<br />
Guest speaker available to other<br />
<strong>community</strong> groups. Phone 41566395<br />
to book.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Scleroderma<br />
Support Group<br />
Postal Address: 55 Fairway Drive<br />
Bargara 4670<br />
P (07) 4159 1238<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Scleroderma<br />
sufferers and carers meet on the<br />
last Thursday of each month in the<br />
homes of the above to support each<br />
other. We are a happy group of 8 to<br />
10 at each gathering. We bring our<br />
lunch, tell jokes and have become an<br />
extended family.<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Stroke<br />
Support Group<br />
Postal Address: 13 Lloyd Street<br />
Walkervale 4670<br />
P Diana (07) 4154 4756 Debbie (07)<br />
4154 4644<br />
E ddak@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: St Mary’s Community<br />
Centre - 139 Barolin Street Walkervale<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the fourth Thursday morning of each<br />
month from 9.00am to 12noon.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Meetings consist<br />
of Morning Tea, Guest Speaker and<br />
general discussion between Strokees<br />
telling how they cope, some books<br />
and videos available on loan from our<br />
library. Carers also attend meetings.<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 9 1
Change language