community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
community directory - Bundaberg Regional Council
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<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Volunteer<br />
Branch of Cancer<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Queensland<br />
Street Address: 312 Bourbong Street<br />
bundaberg<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1554<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4152 0388 Helpline 13 11 20<br />
Web Site: www.cancerqld.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Mater Hospital<br />
Meeting Room 1<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the third Wednesday of the month at<br />
7.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Cancer Support<br />
Group, Trained Support (visitors will<br />
visit people in hospital), Access to<br />
Wig Library, Educational<br />
Pamphlets. Community speakers are<br />
available to talk to any interested<br />
<strong>community</strong> groups.<br />
Bundy Deaf Community<br />
Postal Address: 12 Cameron Street<br />
North <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4151 6709<br />
E maughandale@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Norville State School,<br />
Dr Mays Road<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets<br />
every three months.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: A social<br />
<strong>community</strong> for deaf and hearing<br />
people to meet. The <strong>community</strong><br />
organises a variety of activities for<br />
its members such as 10 Pin bowling,<br />
Fishing, BBQ’s, Dinners, Picnics etc.<br />
Carers Queensland<br />
Street Address: 10/107 Boat Harbour<br />
Drive Pialba<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 190 Pialba<br />
4655<br />
P (07) 4124 7977<br />
M 0408 233 690<br />
F (07) 4124 0567<br />
E drunnalls@carersqld.asn.au<br />
Web Site: www.carersqld.asn.au<br />
Meeting Place: Support Group -<br />
CentaCare Conference Room, 79<br />
Woongarra St, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 10am<br />
every 2nd Friday of each month<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: We offer<br />
information, advocacy, support and<br />
free counselling for carers.<br />
Davarni Coaching and<br />
Associates “Time for<br />
Mum”<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1386<br />
CARINDALE 4152<br />
P (07) 3843 1070<br />
M 0430 464 027<br />
E ja@davarni.com<br />
Meeting Place: Via Phone (Tele class)<br />
Service Description: (see support<br />
groups)<br />
Deaf Services<br />
Queensland<br />
Postal Address: 26 Wilson Street<br />
Maryborough 4650<br />
P (07) 4121 5222<br />
M 0430 227 160<br />
F (07) 4121 4322<br />
E cherie.wilkie@deafsq.org.au<br />
Web Site: www.deafservicesqld.org.<br />
au<br />
Meeting Place: The Neighbourhood<br />
Centre 111Targo Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 2.30pm to<br />
5.30pm (Tuesdays) Fortnightly until<br />
further notice<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: Community<br />
support and advocacy for deaf<br />
and hearing impaired people and<br />
their families. Services provided<br />
include Auslan interpreting service,<br />
<strong>community</strong> services, <strong>community</strong><br />
education and sign language courses.<br />
DIDS - Dads in Distress<br />
Street Address: 111 Targo<br />
Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> (<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre) <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 111 Targo Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P 1300 853 437 (07) 4153 1614<br />
E didsadmin@bigpond.com.au<br />
Web Site: www.dadsindistress.asn.au<br />
Meeting Place: 111 Targo Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Service Description: DADS in Distress<br />
is a support group for men and<br />
fathers going through separation<br />
and divorce. Trained telephone<br />
operators also can be contacted by<br />
telephoning 1300 853 437 for support<br />
and information.<br />
Foster Carer’s Support<br />
Group<br />
M 0417 761 593 / 0417 634 167<br />
Meeting Place: Pathways Building<br />
Payne Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Meets on<br />
the last Friday of each month at 9.30<br />
am (except school holidays).<br />
Service Description: Meet for<br />
coffee and chat. Guest speakers on<br />
occasions.<br />
Heart Support Australia<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 1431<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P President: Fred Archer (07) 4154<br />
4384 Secretary: George Bavinton (07)<br />
4155 0080<br />
F (07) 4151 5746 / (07) 4152 0830<br />
Web Site: www.heartnet.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Education Room,<br />
Friendly Society Private Hospital<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 24 Hours<br />
per day - 7 days per week. Meeting<br />
Times: Meets on the fourth Monday<br />
of each month at 9.30 am.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes<br />
Service Description: We are<br />
committed to the establishment of<br />
individual self help management<br />
programs to assist the rehabilitation<br />
of people who have been diagnosed<br />
as having heart problems and support<br />
for their carers.<br />
Hepatitis <strong>Council</strong> of Qld<br />
Inc<br />
Street Address: Mezzanine Floor, 30<br />
Herschel Street North Quay<br />
Postal Address: PO Box 13172 George<br />
Street 4003<br />
P 1300 437 222 info line (07) 3236 0612<br />
F (07) 3236 0614<br />
E reception@hepqld.asn.au<br />
Web Site: www.hepqld.asn.au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Office<br />
9am - 5pm Mon to Fri. Contact<br />
CDO for support group information<br />
evening details.<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: No<br />
Service Description: Information<br />
of Hepatitis. We hold support<br />
group meetings in Brisbane City<br />
and Kingston (Logan) and can give<br />
contacts for other support. Please<br />
phone Community Development<br />
Officer for further information.<br />
Just Sharing, Caring and<br />
Helping Inc<br />
Postal Address: 169 Wallace Road<br />
Woongarra 4670<br />
P (07) 4155 6779<br />
M 0412 525 304<br />
E busyladybird@redzone.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: 169 Wallace Road,<br />
Woongarra<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 9.00 am<br />
- 3.00 pm. On call anytime. Meets<br />
every first Monday on the month at<br />
11.00am.<br />
Service Description: Community<br />
minded, one on one confidential<br />
discussion and advise, dedicated to<br />
make a difference, ready to listen,<br />
provides physical and emotional<br />
support, get together socials, tell your<br />
experience, friendship day and talents<br />
day activities.<br />
Lone Fathers Association<br />
Street Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo<br />
Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 111 Targo Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P (07) 4153 1614<br />
E bundylonefathers@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo<br />
Street<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 1st<br />
Monday of the month at 5.30 to 7.00<br />
pm<br />
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