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c/- <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Community Development Inc<br />
PO Box 2252 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> QLD 4670<br />
Tel: (07) 4153 3066 Fax: (07) 4151 1813<br />
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in the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> region<br />
A <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Services</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong>
Table Of Contents<br />
Helpful Information ................................................... 2<br />
Aged Care <strong>Services</strong> .................................................... 2<br />
Arts & Craft ............................................................ 11<br />
Clubs..................................................................... 14<br />
Health <strong>Services</strong> & Support ......................................... 25<br />
Retirement & Nursing Homes ..................................... 34<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> ............................................................................... 34<br />
Childers ................................................................................... 36<br />
Gin Gin .................................................................................... 37<br />
Returned And Ex-Service Organisations ....................... 37<br />
Seniors Groups/Organisations .................................... 40<br />
Service Clubs .......................................................... 44<br />
Recreation And Sports .............................................. 49<br />
Bocce ...................................................................................... 49<br />
Bowling (lawn, indoor & ten pin)................................................ 49<br />
Croquet ................................................................................... 55<br />
Dancing ................................................................................... 56<br />
Exercise <strong>and</strong> Fitness Clubs......................................................... 58<br />
Golf ......................................................................................... 59<br />
Walking <strong>and</strong> Outdoor Fitness ..................................................... 61<br />
Women’s Groups ..................................................... 61<br />
Index .................................................................... 65<br />
All care has been taken <strong>to</strong> ensure that as many, seniors’ groups, organisations <strong>and</strong><br />
activities, as possible have been included in this booklet. If we missed your group,<br />
organisation or activity please complete the form below, send it back <strong>to</strong> us <strong>and</strong> we<br />
will ensure it is included in the next issue of this booklet.<br />
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Helpful Information<br />
For information regarding any of the following, please refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Community Development’s website – www.bcd.org.au <strong>and</strong> click on Seniors<br />
Information<br />
Safety in the Home Securing your Property<br />
Home Medicines Review Driving<br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> Bowel Cancer Screening<br />
Program<br />
Keeping Kids Safe<br />
Aged Care <strong>Services</strong><br />
AGED CARE ASSESSMENT SERVICE (ACAS)-FRASER COAST & WIDE BAY<br />
Street Address: Bauer Wiles Community Health Centre, Wins<strong>to</strong>n Noble Dr<br />
Maryborough<br />
P: (07) 4122 8733 f: (07) 4122 8370<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: Monday - Friday 8.30 Am - 5.00 Pm<br />
Service description: Assessment of people aged over 70 years <strong>and</strong> indigenous<br />
people over 50 years for Australian Government funded places:<br />
• Residential Aged Care (high <strong>and</strong> low care)<br />
• Residential Respite Care (high <strong>and</strong> low care)<br />
• Community Aged Care Packages (CACPS)<br />
• Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH)<br />
• Extended Aged Care at Home – Dementia<br />
• Transition Care Program<br />
Home visiting service – free of charge.<br />
BARGARA DAY RESPITE<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3130 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4130 4120 f: (07) 4130 4121<br />
E: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au w: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />
Meeting Place: CWA Hall Nielson Park Bargara<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 9am <strong>to</strong> 12midday on the 1 st <strong>and</strong> 3 rd Thursday of<br />
each month<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Provide respite <strong>to</strong> maintain <strong>and</strong> promote independence. To<br />
provide opportunity for people <strong>to</strong> socialise with others in a club like environment.
BLUE CARE<br />
Street Address: 341 Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3035 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4131 8700<br />
W: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 8.30 Am - 4.30 Pm Monday - Friday<br />
Service description: Provision of low care <strong>and</strong> high care aged residential care as<br />
well as respite, disability, counselling <strong>and</strong> chaplaincy services in the Central<br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Wide Bay region.<br />
BLUE CARE RESPITE SERVICES<br />
Street Address: 22 May Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 22 May Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 7440 m: 0417 776 434 f: (07) 4153 6482<br />
E: j.rice@bluecare.org.au w: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Mon - Sat 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
Service description: Centre-based <strong>and</strong> in-home respite provided for younger<br />
people with disabilities, frail aged people <strong>and</strong> people with Dementia. Emergency<br />
overnight accommodation may be arranged under certain circumstances.<br />
BLUE CARE THERAPY SERVICES<br />
Street Address: River Terrace <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 952 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 0521 f: (07) 4151 8548<br />
E: bundy.therapy@bluecare.org.au w: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 7.30am-4.00pm (Mon-Fri excluding public holidays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Provider of professional Allied Health <strong>Services</strong> <strong>to</strong> frail aged<br />
<strong>and</strong> younger disabled people <strong>and</strong> their carers. <strong>Services</strong> aim <strong>to</strong> maintain optimum<br />
levels of independence <strong>and</strong> well being by delivering physiotherapy, occupational<br />
therapy, podiatry <strong>and</strong> dietetic services.<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT MEALS ON WHEELS INC<br />
Street Address: 10 Eastgate Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 740 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 5825 (07) 4152 7966 (emergency)<br />
F: (07) 4151 7655<br />
E: bundymow@bigpond.com<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 1.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Meal service.<br />
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CAPABILITY CONCEPTS INC (CCI)<br />
Street Address: 39 Mulgrave Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 307 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4159 3860 (office) m: 0417 816 800 f: (07) 4159 3860<br />
E: dis.actiongroup@optusnet.com<br />
Meeting Place: Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre, 39 Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin<br />
Operating/meeting times: Fridays 9am-3pm. Meets on the 3 rd Fri at 9.00 am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>Services</strong> <strong>to</strong> the frail aged <strong>and</strong> people with disabilities within<br />
the scope of our finances - equipment for hire.<br />
CENTACARE - BUNDABERG COMMUNITY CARE SERVICE - HACC<br />
Street Address: 79 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1338 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 2532 f: (07) 4152 8308<br />
E: info@centacarebundaberg.com.au w: www.centacare.net<br />
Meeting place: Conference room<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4.30pm Fri<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: This program is funded by home <strong>and</strong> community care<br />
program. HACC provides support <strong>to</strong> assist frail elderly <strong>and</strong> younger people with<br />
disabilities <strong>and</strong> their carers. The services provided depend on the needs of the<br />
client or carer ranging from assistance with daily living, general household tasks,<br />
transport, in home respite, personal care, social support, allied health including<br />
counselling, social work <strong>and</strong> client education <strong>and</strong> other tasks in response <strong>to</strong><br />
individual needs. Eligibility: persons in the target group at risk of premature or<br />
inappropriate placement in institutional care – screened using the HACC ONI Tool.<br />
CENTACARE COMMUNITY AGED CARE PACKAGES<br />
Street Address: 79 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1338 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 2532 f: (07) 4152 8308<br />
E: info@centacarebundaberg.com.au w: www.centacare.net<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8am - 5pm Mon-Thur, 8.00am - 4.30pm Fri<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Support <strong>to</strong> frail aged clients in their own homes, daily if<br />
required – including assistance such as personal care, housework, transport,<br />
shopping <strong>and</strong> bill paying <strong>and</strong> assistance with meals. An emergency call system is<br />
provided. Eligibility: is assessed by Aged Care Assessment Service – contact them<br />
directly on 4122 8733 if you need this level of support. Fees: 17.5% of basic<br />
pension with adjustments depending on client’s financial circumstances.<br />
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All care has been taken <strong>to</strong> ensure that as many, seniors’ groups, organisations <strong>and</strong><br />
activities, as possible have been included in this booklet. If we missed your group,<br />
organisation or activity please complete the form below, send it back <strong>to</strong> us <strong>and</strong> we<br />
will ensure it is included in the next issue of this booklet.<br />
New Listing Form<br />
Organisation Name: ________________________________________________<br />
Street Address: ____________________________________________________<br />
Postal Address: ____________________________________________________<br />
Phone: __________________________________________________________<br />
Facsimile:_________________________________________________________<br />
Mobile: __________________________________________________________<br />
Email: ___________________________________________________________<br />
Web Site: ________________________________________________________<br />
Meeting Place: ____________________________________________________<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: ___________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes / No<br />
Service Description: ________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________<br />
Return form <strong>to</strong>: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Community Development,<br />
P.O. Box 2252, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Qld 4670.<br />
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CHILDERS MEALS ON WHEELS<br />
P: Childers Neighbourhood Centre (07) 4130 4690<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday, Wednesday And Friday<br />
Service description: Meals cooked at the hospital <strong>and</strong> delivered by Meals on<br />
Wheels volunteers. Meals collected from the hospital around 11.30am. Frozen<br />
meals are available. Deliver within a 12km radius.<br />
COMMONWEALTH CARER RESPITE CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 4/31 Main Street Pialba<br />
Postal Address: 4/31 Main Street Pialba 4655<br />
P: 1800 052 222 m: 0408 233 695 f: (07) 4124 7288<br />
E: hbinfo@crcsc.com.au w: www.suncare.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Respond <strong>to</strong> the support need of carers especially in regard<br />
<strong>to</strong> planned <strong>and</strong> emergency in-home <strong>and</strong> residential respite. Provide information<br />
on the range of options available <strong>to</strong> carers <strong>and</strong> assist with care coordination as<br />
required.<br />
COMMONWEALTH RESPITE AND CARELINK CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 4 Adams Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2238 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: 1800 052 222 f: (07) 4151 6622 (respite)<br />
E: bundabergcrc@crcsc.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: A single point of contact for information, assistance <strong>and</strong><br />
support regarding respite for carers.<br />
ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION UNIT<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 108 Fortitude Valley 4006<br />
P: helpline: 1300 651 192 f: (07) 3250 1929<br />
E: eapu@lccq.org.au w: www.eapu.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Mon <strong>to</strong> Fri 9 am - 5 pm<br />
Service description: Assist older people <strong>to</strong> prevent physical, sexual, financial,<br />
psychological <strong>and</strong> social abuse, <strong>and</strong>/or neglect. Provide information on legislation,<br />
community organisations <strong>and</strong> assistance. Moni<strong>to</strong>r <strong>and</strong> collect data on elder abuse.<br />
The EAPU is a state-wide service which also provides free training <strong>to</strong> community<br />
groups <strong>and</strong> service providers who visit older people in the community.<br />
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GIN GIN MEALS ON WHEELS ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 51 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: Ros (07) 4157 3324<br />
Meeting place: HH Innes Rooms<br />
Operating/meeting times: 4th Monday of the month at 9.00am<br />
Service description: The Meals on Wheels service provides a nutritious meal<br />
delivered by volunteers <strong>to</strong> the person's home. Meals are provided <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
frail, younger disabled people <strong>and</strong> their carers <strong>to</strong> remain in their home within the<br />
community. A small fee is charged for the meals as the service is assisted by<br />
HACC funding.<br />
GRACIE DIXON RESPITE CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 45 Woondooma Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 538 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4130 4120 f: (07) 4130 4121<br />
E: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au w: http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri) & 8.45am-3.15pm (Sat).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Provides day respite so as <strong>to</strong> maintain the quality of life for<br />
the frail, aged, younger people with a disability <strong>and</strong> their carers. This is achieved<br />
through the provision of a quality centre based activity program six days per week<br />
incorporating social support, socially isolated program <strong>and</strong> education. Assistance<br />
can be sought or a referral given by anyone including individuals, relatives,<br />
friends, GP’s etc.<br />
HOME ASSIST SECURE/HACC HOME MAINTENANCE<br />
Street Address: 79 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1338 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 1099 f: (07) 4153 2502<br />
E: lizw@centacarebundaberg.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
Service description: Free information <strong>and</strong> publications about home<br />
maintenance, repairs, modifications <strong>and</strong> help with employing tradespeople. Free<br />
home security assessment <strong>and</strong> information about security hardware. Subsidised<br />
labour may be available for yard maintenance, repairs, minor home modifications,<br />
security-related repairs, maintenance <strong>and</strong> installations. Service area: <strong>Bundaberg</strong>,<br />
Burnett, Isis, Mon<strong>to</strong>, Mt. Perry, Kolan <strong>and</strong> Eidsvold regions.<br />
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Jefferis Gardens ................................. 35<br />
Just Rock, Rock N Roll Dance And Car<br />
Club Inc ......................................... 22<br />
Kepnock Grove Retirement Centre..... 35<br />
Kepnock Indoor Bowls Club Inc. ......... 54<br />
Kepnock Social Bowlers ..................... 54<br />
Kolan Centenary Seniors Village ........ 37<br />
Kolan Community Care Packages ........ 7<br />
Kolan Community Options .................... 8<br />
Kolan Gardens Aged Care Facility...... 37<br />
Latitude 25 Country Music Club.......... 22<br />
Let's Dance Ballroom Dancing Group. 57<br />
Lioness Club Of Bargara..................... 46<br />
Lions Club Of Bargara ........................ 46<br />
Lions Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hinkler Inc.. 46<br />
Lions Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc.............. 46<br />
Lions Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> North.......... 47<br />
Lions Club Of Gin Gin Inc ................... 47<br />
Lions Club Of Moore Park................... 47<br />
Mater Misericordiae Hospital <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
...................................................... 33<br />
Meilene Residential Care.................... 36<br />
Moore Park Bowls And Sports Club Inc<br />
...................................................... 54<br />
National Servicemen's Association Of<br />
Australia Inc................................... 39<br />
Naval Association Of Australia - Coral<br />
Coast Sub-Section......................... 39<br />
Oakwood Park Golf Club .................... 60<br />
Oldies Angels Australia....................... 44<br />
Ozcare Community <strong>Services</strong> .............. 33<br />
PCYC Friendship Club........................ 22<br />
People With Parkinson's..................... 34<br />
QCWA - <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Branch................ 62<br />
QCWA - Childers Branch.................... 62<br />
QCWA - Gin Gin Branch..................... 63<br />
QCWA - Gin Gin H<strong>and</strong>icraft................ 13<br />
QCWA - Hinkler Branch...................... 62<br />
QCWA - Mt Perry Branch.................... 63<br />
QCWA - Oakwood Branch.................. 63<br />
QCWA – Rosedale Branch ................. 63<br />
QCWA – Wallaville Branch ................. 64<br />
QCWA – Y<strong>and</strong>aran Branch................. 64<br />
QCWA -Bargara Branch ..................... 62<br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> Aged And Disability<br />
Advocacy Inc (QADA)...................... 8<br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> Cake Decora<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Association .................................... 22<br />
Quota International Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc 47<br />
RAAF Association <strong>Bundaberg</strong> And<br />
District Branch ............................... 40<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> City<br />
Daybreak ....................................... 48<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> East.......... 48<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc ............ 47<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Sunrise..... 48<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> West Inc... 48<br />
Rotary Club Of Childers ...................... 49<br />
RSL Home Care ................................... 8<br />
Rum City Rods & Cus<strong>to</strong>ms Inc............ 23<br />
Seniors Enquiry Line............................. 9<br />
Seniors Legal And Support Service ...... 9<br />
Seniors Network ................................. 44<br />
Sharon Social Club Inc. ................ 23, 57<br />
South <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Indoor Bowls<br />
Association .................................... 55<br />
Spiritus Community Care ...................... 9<br />
St John Ambulance Aust. (Qld) – Silver<br />
Cord Phone Reassurance Service. 10<br />
St John Ambulance Aust. (Qld) –<br />
Transport Access Project............... 10<br />
Sunnyside Croquet Club Inc. .............. 56<br />
Tantitha Bowls Club Inc ...................... 55<br />
Technical Aid To The Disabled – Known<br />
As Tadq ......................................... 10<br />
The <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Early Holden Club Inc 23<br />
The <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Strings ....................... 23<br />
The Friendship Force Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc<br />
...................................................... 24<br />
The International Tropical Foliage And<br />
Garden Society .............................. 24<br />
Tirroan Social Club ............................. 24<br />
Transcare (Transport Service) Centacare<br />
...................................................... 10<br />
Tricare Ltd <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Nursing Centre 36<br />
U3A Rum City Doll Dabblers............... 14<br />
U3A Spinners And Weavers Group..... 14<br />
Vietnam Veterans Association Drop-In-<br />
Centre............................................ 39<br />
Village Life .......................................... 36<br />
W<strong>and</strong>iny Home And Community Care 11<br />
Wide Bay Burnett District Womens Golf<br />
Assn............................................... 60<br />
Wide Bay V-Twin Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Club...... 24<br />
Woodgate Beach Camera Club Inc..... 24<br />
Woodgate Beach Mens Bowls Club Inc<br />
...................................................... 55<br />
Woodgate Fun & Fitness Club Inc....... 58<br />
Woodgate Ladies Bowling Club Inc..... 55<br />
Ymca Fitness Centre .......................... 58<br />
Ymca Fitness Centre Bargara............. 58<br />
Zonta Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc ............. 49<br />
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<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Osteoporosis Support Group<br />
.......................................................30<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> PC Users' Group ...............17<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Pensioners League Inc......43<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Philatelic Society Inc .........17<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Pho<strong>to</strong>graphic Group ..........18<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Poets' Society Inc..............18<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Pottery Group Inc ..............11<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Quilters Inc........................12<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Art Gallery ..........12<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Scrabble Club....................18<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Stroke Support Group .......30<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Symphony Orchestra Inc...18<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Tenpin Bowling Club Inc....52<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> University Of The Third Age<br />
(U3A)..............................................43<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Veteran Golfers Association<br />
.......................................................59<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Vintage Vehicle Club Inc ...19<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Woodworkers Guild Inc .....19<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Writers Club Inc.................19<br />
Bundy Bowl And Leisure Complex.......52<br />
Bundy Busy B's ...................................56<br />
Bundy Scottish Country Dancers.........56<br />
Burnett Bowls Club Inc ........................53<br />
Burnett Heads Over 50's Social Club...43<br />
Burnett Senior Citizens........................43<br />
Cancer Council Queensl<strong>and</strong> - <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Office..............................................30<br />
Cane Country Cloggers .......................57<br />
Cane Country Square Dance Club ......57<br />
Capability Concepts Inc (CCI) ...............4<br />
Centacare Community Aged Care<br />
Packages..........................................4<br />
Chamber Of Commerce – <strong>Bundaberg</strong> &<br />
District ............................................44<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CORAL<br />
COAST...........................................45<br />
Chamber Of Commerce – Gin Gin<br />
District ............................................45<br />
Childers & Isis Orchid Society Inc........20<br />
Childers Craft Bazaar Committee ........12<br />
Childers Hospital .................................30<br />
Childers Meals On Wheels ....................5<br />
Christian Rods & Cus<strong>to</strong>ms Car Club Inc<br />
.......................................................20<br />
CMCA – Rum City Ramblers ...............20<br />
CMCA – Wide Bay W<strong>and</strong>erers ............20<br />
Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre ...5<br />
Commonwealth Respite And Carelink<br />
Centre ..............................................5<br />
Community Hospital Interface Program<br />
(CHIP) ............................................31<br />
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Community Palliative Care - Palliative<br />
Access............................................31<br />
Community Squares - Square Dance<br />
Club................................................57<br />
Coral Coast Garden Club Inc...............20<br />
Coral Cove Golf Club...........................59<br />
Coral Sea Golf Club Inc .......................60<br />
Crafty Ladies Activity Group (C.L.A.G.)13<br />
Division Of General Practice (GP Links<br />
Wide Bay).......................................32<br />
Doll Crafters And Collec<strong>to</strong>rs Of<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc ................................13<br />
E.S.A. International Beta Epsilon.........45<br />
East <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bowls Club Inc ..........53<br />
East Coast Chrysler Cruizers Qld Inc ..21<br />
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit................. 5<br />
Elliott Heads Bowls Club......................53<br />
Forest View Hostel...............................36<br />
Friendly Society Private Hospital .........31<br />
Friends Of Baldwin Swamp..................21<br />
Gin Gin & District Fine Arts Society Inc13<br />
Gin Gin Au<strong>to</strong> Group .............................21<br />
Gin Gin Bowls Club Inc........................53<br />
Gin Gin Golf Club.................................60<br />
Gin Gin Happy Walkers .......................61<br />
Gin Gin Hospital ..................................31<br />
Gin Gin Meals On Wheels Association<br />
Inc.................................................... 6<br />
Gin Gin Men’s Shed.............................44<br />
Gin Gin RSL Sub Branch.....................38<br />
Gin Gin Social Club Inc........................21<br />
Goodnight Scrub Hall Committee.........21<br />
Gracehaven Lutheran Aged Care<br />
<strong>Services</strong>..........................................35<br />
Gracie Dixon Respite Centre ................ 6<br />
Heart Support Australia .......................32<br />
Heartstart.............................................32<br />
Home Assist Secure/Hacc Home<br />
Maintenance.................................... 6<br />
Home Modifications Service - Wide Bay<br />
Region ............................................. 7<br />
Impact Make Your Mark - Community<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Scheme............................... 7<br />
Indigenous Wellbeing Centre...............33<br />
Inner Wheel Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc ....45<br />
Inner Wheel Club Of <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Sunset<br />
Inc...................................................45<br />
Innes Park Country Club......................60<br />
Isis Central Mill Bowls Club..................53<br />
Isis Club Inc.........................................54<br />
Isis Community Care ............................ 7<br />
Isis Croquet Club Inc ...........................56<br />
Isis Golf Club Inc..................................60<br />
Isis Ladies Bowling Club......................54<br />
HOME MODIFICATIONS SERVICE - WIDE BAY REGION<br />
Street Address: 133 Adelaide Street Maryborough<br />
Postal Address: 133 Adelaide Street Maryborough 4650<br />
P: (07) 4123 5927 f: (07) 4123 2116<br />
E: majormods@homessa.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm<br />
Service description: The service provides information, assessment, project<br />
coordination <strong>and</strong>/or financial assistance with larger home modifications, such as<br />
ramps, water-lifts, bathroom adaptations <strong>and</strong> other access issues. Applicants<br />
must be HACC eligible - frail older people <strong>and</strong> people of any age with a disability<br />
<strong>and</strong> their carers.<br />
IMPACT MAKE YOUR MARK - COMMUNITY VISITORS SCHEME<br />
Street Address: 106-108 Bargara Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 694 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 4233 f: (07) 4153 1181<br />
E: mail@impact.org.au w: www.impact.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Coordinates visits of local volunteers <strong>to</strong> aged care residents<br />
on a regular basis <strong>to</strong> establish friendship, support <strong>and</strong> social contact.<br />
ISIS COMMUNITY CARE<br />
Street Address: 69 Churchill Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Council, P.O. Box 3130 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4130 4690 m: 0427 586 420 f: (07) 4126 2897<br />
E: hacc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au w: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: providing Home <strong>and</strong> Community Care <strong>to</strong> the Childers <strong>and</strong><br />
surrounding district postcode 4660: so as <strong>to</strong> maintain the quality of life for the<br />
frail, aged, younger people with a disability <strong>and</strong> their carers. Flexible care options<br />
include: domestic assistance, respite <strong>and</strong> day care, transport <strong>and</strong> home<br />
maintenance <strong>to</strong> help support those living independently in the community.<br />
KOLAN COMMUNITY CARE PACKAGES<br />
Street Address: 6C Mulgrave Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: 6C Mulgrave Street Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 3590 m: 0416 111 835 f: (07) 4157 3755<br />
E: penny.booth@cofcqld.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Provide various services <strong>to</strong> frail elderly <strong>to</strong> assist them <strong>to</strong><br />
remain in their own home.<br />
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KOLAN COMMUNITY OPTIONS<br />
Street Address: 39 Mulgrave Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Council, P.O. Box 3130 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4130 4626 m: 0414 684 797 f: (07) 4157 3957<br />
E: kcc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Flexible care options includes domestic assistance, social<br />
support, respite <strong>and</strong> day care, transport <strong>and</strong> home maintenance <strong>to</strong> maintain<br />
people in their own homes in the community.<br />
RSL HOME CARE<br />
Street Address: 224a Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 224a Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: 1300 796 111 f: (07) 4152 7964<br />
E: donnaodonnell@rslcare.com.au w: www.rslcare.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Range of services for veterans - community nursing, home<br />
visiting service, domestic assistance <strong>and</strong> community aged care packages available<br />
when referred. Transitional care from home in<strong>to</strong> care.<br />
QUEENSLAND AGED AND DISABILITY ADVOCACY INC (QADA)<br />
Street Address: Unit 10, 107 Boat Harbour Drive Pialba<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1886 Hervey Bay 4655<br />
P: 1800 818 338 f: (07) 4124 7593<br />
E: info@qada.org.au w: www.qada.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9am-5pm - 1800 818 338<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: QADA provides advocacy (someone who st<strong>and</strong>s beside a<br />
client <strong>and</strong> works on their behalf in their best interests <strong>and</strong> at their direction ) <strong>to</strong><br />
support them <strong>to</strong> be heard by providing accurate information, support <strong>and</strong>/or<br />
presentation regarding access <strong>to</strong> <strong>and</strong> provision of services in residential care<br />
facilities (nursing homes/hostels) – aged care community packages including<br />
Community Aged Care Packages (CACPS), Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH)<br />
packages ; <strong>and</strong> Home And Community Care (HACC) services. QADA also has a<br />
legal advocacy service that assists adults whose decision making capacity is being<br />
questioned, with administration <strong>and</strong> guardianship matters including potentially or<br />
going through the Guardianship And Administration Tribunal (GAAT).<br />
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60 & Better Program - YMCA <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
...................................................... 40<br />
Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service -<br />
Steps Program............................... 25<br />
Across The Waves Bocce................... 49<br />
Across The Waves Ladies Bowling Club<br />
Inc.................................................. 49<br />
Across The Waves Men's Bowls Club Inc<br />
...................................................... 50<br />
Across The Waves Social Golf Club ... 59<br />
Aged Care Assessment Service (Acas)-<br />
Fraser Coast & Wide Bay ................ 2<br />
Alzheimers Australia Wide Bay And<br />
Burnett........................................... 25<br />
Argyle Gardens Retirement Village..... 34<br />
Association Of Independent Retirees<br />
(A.I.R) Limited................................ 41<br />
Australian Hearing .............................. 25<br />
Australian Red Cross Blood Service<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong>..................................... 26<br />
Bargara 50 And Over Social Club Inc . 41<br />
Bargara And District Mixed Probus Club<br />
Inc.................................................. 41<br />
Bargara Bowls And Sports Club Inc.... 50<br />
Bargara Day Respite ............................ 2<br />
Bargara Golf Club............................... 59<br />
Better Hearing Australia <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Inc<br />
...................................................... 26<br />
Blind And Vision Impaired Friendship<br />
Club ............................................... 26<br />
Blue Care.............................................. 3<br />
Blue Care Blue Nursing ...................... 27<br />
Blue Care Millbank Village.................. 34<br />
Blue Care Pioneer Lodge And Gardens<br />
...................................................... 34<br />
Blue Care Respite <strong>Services</strong> .................. 3<br />
Blue Care Riverlea.............................. 35<br />
Blue Care Therapy <strong>Services</strong> ................. 3<br />
Breastscreen Queensl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Service........................................... 27<br />
B'r'est Friends..................................... 27<br />
Brothers <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bowls Club Inc ... 50<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 60 <strong>and</strong> Better Walkers...... 61<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Aboriginal Corporation For<br />
Women .......................................... 61<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Amateur Theatrical Society14<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Committee On<br />
The Ageing .................................... 42<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Diabetic Support<br />
Group ............................................ 28<br />
Index<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Ex Service<br />
Women's Assoc Inc ....................... 38<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Lung Support<br />
Group Inc....................................... 28<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Meals On<br />
Wheels Inc....................................... 3<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Mixed Probus<br />
Club Inc ......................................... 42<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Prostate Cancer<br />
Support Group ............................... 28<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District RSL <strong>and</strong> Citizens<br />
Memorial Club Inc.......................... 37<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> And District Senior Citizens<br />
Asson Inc....................................... 42<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Art Society........................ 11<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Arthritis Support Group..... 29<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Arts Festival Association Inc<br />
...................................................... 11<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bowling Club Inc............... 50<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bridge Club Inc................. 14<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Brother Ladies Bowling Club<br />
Inc.................................................. 51<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bush House And Orchid<br />
Clubs ............................................. 15<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bushwalking Club Inc ....... 61<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Caledonian Pipe B<strong>and</strong>...... 15<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Caravan Club Qld. Inc. ..... 15<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Chess Club Inc ................. 15<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Country Music Club Inc..... 15<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Croquet Club Inc............... 55<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> District Indigenous Health. 28<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Division Ladies Bowling<br />
Association Inc............................... 51<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Gem And Mineral Society Inc<br />
...................................................... 16<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Genealogical Association Inc<br />
...................................................... 16<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Golf Club .......................... 59<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Health <strong>Services</strong> Foundation<br />
...................................................... 29<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hospital ............................ 29<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Ladies Bowling Club Inc ... 52<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Legacy Inc ........................ 38<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Mature Women Inc (Bmw) 62<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Mens Division Bowls<br />
Association .................................... 52<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Model Railway Club Inc. ... 16<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Orchid Society Inc ............ 16<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Organic Gardeners Inc. .... 17<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Orpheus Singers Society Inc<br />
...................................................... 17<br />
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QCWA - WALLAVILLE BRANCH<br />
Postal address: 38 Booyal Crossing Rd, Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: Mrs Kerry Smith Ph: 4157 6510<br />
Meeting place: QCWA Wallaville Rooms<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 9.30am<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community<br />
QCWA - YANDARAN BRANCH<br />
Postal address: 168 Charles Steemson Rd, Y<strong>and</strong>aran 467<br />
P: Mrs Jenny Steemson Ph:41561253<br />
Meeting place: QCWA Y<strong>and</strong>aran Rooms<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1.00pm<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community<br />
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SENIORS ENQUIRY LINE<br />
Street Address: 117 Gipps Street Fortitude Valley<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 108 Fortitude Valley 4006<br />
P: 1300 135 500 TTY (hearing impaired service) (07) 3250 1928<br />
F: (07) 3250 1929<br />
E: sel@lccq.org.au w: www.seniorsenquiryline.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9am - 5pm weekdays<br />
Service description: Seniors enquiry line is a statewide information <strong>and</strong> referral<br />
service. For the cost of a local call, Seniors Enquiry Line gives Queensl<strong>and</strong> Seniors,<br />
their family, friends, gr<strong>and</strong>parents <strong>and</strong> carers access <strong>to</strong> information on <strong>to</strong>pics of<br />
interest <strong>to</strong> seniors. One call will put you in <strong>to</strong>uch with information on:<br />
concessions, social activities, household assistance, retirement accommodation,<br />
financial <strong>and</strong> legal matters, health, education, transport <strong>and</strong> many other issues.<br />
SENIORS LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICE<br />
Street Address: Shop 6, 16 Torquay Rd Hervey Bay<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1226 Hervey Bay 4655<br />
P: (07) 4124 6863 f: (07) 4124 6859<br />
E: admin.slass@bigpond.com<br />
Operating/meeting times: Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: The Seniors Legal <strong>and</strong> Support Service is a community<br />
service providing free legal/counselling support for seniors 60 years <strong>and</strong> over, who<br />
are experiencing or at risk of elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation.<br />
The service can provide information, advice <strong>and</strong> support including -<br />
• short term counselling / advocacy<br />
• information on your legal rights<br />
• advice on preparation of enduring power of at<strong>to</strong>rney documents<br />
• referrals <strong>to</strong> other support, legal <strong>and</strong> consumer services<br />
• community education<br />
SPIRITUS COMMUNITY CARE<br />
Street Address: 3/245 Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 3/245 Bourbong St <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4186 9101 m: 0414 501 833<br />
E: cblacklock@spiritus.org.au w: www.spiritus.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Office Hours 9:00 <strong>to</strong> 4:00 Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Spiritus provides services <strong>to</strong> the aged <strong>and</strong> disabled <strong>to</strong> allow<br />
them <strong>to</strong> remain in their own homes for as long as possible. <strong>Services</strong> are funded<br />
through each packages, cacps packages, dva, vhc, fee for services as well as<br />
other providers. We provide nursing, cleaning, hygiene, transport <strong>and</strong> social<br />
support services depending on need.<br />
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ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUST. (QLD) – SILVER CORD PHONE REASSURANCE SERVICE<br />
Street Address: Cnr Mulgrave & Electra Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 787 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 0419 f: (07) 4151 4295<br />
E: shelley.black@stjohnqld.com.au w: www.stjohnqld.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Offering friendship <strong>and</strong> security telephone calls 7 days per<br />
week <strong>to</strong> HACC eligible clients throughout Queensl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUST. (QLD) – TRANSPORT ACCESS PROJECT<br />
Street Address: Cnr Mulgrave & Electra Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 787 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 1824 f: (07) 4151 4295<br />
E: tapwidebay@stjohnqld.com.au w: www.stjohnqld.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Offering transport <strong>to</strong> HACC eligible clients in the <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> surrounding areas. Community <strong>and</strong> group bookings available. Transport for<br />
social, shopping, medical <strong>and</strong> respite.<br />
TECHNICAL AID TO THE DISABLED – KNOWN AS TADQ<br />
Street Address: 10 Waterloo Street Newstead<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2334 Fortitude Valley Bc 4006<br />
P: (07) 3216 1733 1300 663 243 f: (07) 3216 1744<br />
E: kimberley@tadq.org.au w: www.tadq.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: 10 Waterloo Street, Newstead<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: TADQ is a not-for-profit organisation & registered charity<br />
that provides technical solutions & modified equipment <strong>to</strong> assist people with a<br />
disability & the frail aged with everyday life. This is done by highly skilled<br />
volunteers from design, engineering, trade or h<strong>and</strong>y man backgrounds, for little or<br />
no cost.<br />
TRANSCARE (TRANSPORT SERVICE) CENTACARE<br />
Street Address: 79 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1338 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4154 4960 f: (07) 4154 4960<br />
E: lizw@centacarebundaberg.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Office Hours 7am <strong>to</strong> 4pm, Bookings 7am <strong>to</strong> 12noon<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Transport for HACC clients.<br />
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QCWA - GIN GIN BRANCH<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 142 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: Judith (07) 4157 2110 m: 0419 555 639<br />
E: jm<strong>and</strong>erson_51@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: HH Innes Room<br />
Operating/meeting times: 2nd Friday of month at 9.30am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: an organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community.<br />
QCWA - MT PERRY BRANCH<br />
Street Address: Heusman Street Mt Perry<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 132 Mt Perry 4671<br />
P: (07) 4156 3252<br />
Meeting place: QCWA room<br />
Operating/meeting times: second Wednesday at 3.30 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: holding annual competitions, cooking, knitting, crochet,<br />
floral art, on a regular basis, catering for functions. Social mornings 1st <strong>and</strong> 3rd<br />
Thursday mornings.<br />
QCWA - OAKWOOD BRANCH<br />
Postal address: 1 McIlwraith St, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Mrs Kath Carter Ph:4151 5364<br />
Meeting place: QCWA Oakwood Rooms<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 1.00pm<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community<br />
QCWA - ROSEDALE BRANCH<br />
Postal address: 512 Dawson Rd, Berajondo 4674<br />
P: Mrs Robyn Keily Ph: 4156 5253<br />
Meeting place: QCWA Rosedale Rooms<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 9.30am<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community<br />
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BUNDABERG MATURE WOMEN INC (BMW)<br />
Postal Address: 61 Old Gin Gin Rd <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 9054 m: 0403 075 083<br />
E: hofmann47@bigpond.com w: www.bundabergmaturewomen.websyte.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bowls Club, Quay Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets each Wednesday from 9:30am <strong>to</strong> 12:15pm<br />
excepting the 4th Wed of each month which is a social outing.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Our mission is <strong>to</strong> be a caring, supportive <strong>and</strong> informed<br />
group of women who enthusiastically share friendship, skills <strong>and</strong> life experiences<br />
in pursuit of a healthy <strong>and</strong> contented lifestyle for all members.<br />
QCWA – BARGARA BRANCH<br />
Postal Address: 254 Woongarra Scenic Drive, Bargara 4670<br />
P: Mrs Irene Youell (07) 4154 7098<br />
Meeting place: QCWA <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Rooms, Nielsen Park, Bargara<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.00am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community.<br />
QCWA – BUNDABERG BRANCH<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 310, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3503 F: (07) 4151 3502<br />
Meeting place: QCWA <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Rooms, Quay St, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 9.30am<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community.<br />
QCWA - CHILDERS BRANCH<br />
P: S<strong>and</strong>ra (07) 4126 2254<br />
Meeting Place: QCWA Cottages, Crescent Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: Tuesdays at 9.30 am<br />
Service description: social gathering for women interested in discussing issues<br />
with others. Have friendship mornings every Tuesday except meeting days.<br />
QCWA – HINKLER BRANCH<br />
Postal Address: Mrs S Baldwin (President) 224 Bargara Rd, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Mrs S Baldwin Ph: 4152 1204<br />
Service description: An organisation for women meeting <strong>and</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
from a network of friends who work through their endeavours <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
community.<br />
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WANDINY HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE<br />
Street Address: QRI Hall Mclean Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1730 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 6616 (07) 41536670 m: 0408 536 616 f: (07) 4153 6616<br />
E: bathcc@bigpond.com<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: services <strong>to</strong> the frail, elderly <strong>and</strong> disabled indigenous<br />
members of the community.<br />
Arts & Craft<br />
BUNDABERG ART SOCIETY<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 966 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: marion (07) 4155 1630<br />
Meeting Place: Art Studio, 45 Walker Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd tues of each month at 10.00am.<br />
Service description: we have planned workshops. Many exhibitions are held<br />
throughout the year both at the old school of arts gallery <strong>and</strong> the arts centre.<br />
BUNDABERG ARTS FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1849 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 5417 m: 0418 199 254 f: (07) 4153 5417<br />
E: meab@bigpond.com w: www.bundabergartsfestival.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: School Of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: first Monday each month at 5.30pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: monthly meetings <strong>to</strong> prepare for annual arts festival held<br />
during the first week in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber each year.<br />
BUNDABERG POTTERY GROUP INC<br />
Street Address: 95c Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: Box 2, 95c Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 8409<br />
E: nvrosevear@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: Walker Street Craft Centre<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: pottery <strong>and</strong> workshops for general community.<br />
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BUNDABERG QUILTERS INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 269 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Margaret Brady (07) 4159 3559<br />
E: sol21.brady@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Family Centre, Showgrounds, Kensing<strong>to</strong>n Street (Near Walker St)<br />
Operating/meeting times: Tues 10.00am - 3.00pm (bring sewing <strong>and</strong> lunch).<br />
1st <strong>and</strong> 3rd Wed 7.00pm - 9.00pm. 4th Sat 1.30pm - 4.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: basic patchwork lessons (all techniques), quilting, great<br />
social contacts. Plenty of good advice on all projects. Workshops, show <strong>and</strong> tell,<br />
biennial exhibition. We make <strong>and</strong> give quilts <strong>to</strong> charities as well.<br />
BUNDABERG REGIONAL ART GALLERY<br />
Street Address: 1 Barolin Street, Corner Quay St <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3130 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4130 4750 f: (07) 4151 2725<br />
E: hellobrag@bundaberg.qld.gov.au w: www.brag-brc.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 10am <strong>to</strong> 5pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday) <strong>and</strong> 11am <strong>to</strong> 3pm<br />
(Saturday, Sunday <strong>and</strong> public holidays). Closed between Christmas <strong>and</strong> New Year,<br />
Good Friday <strong>and</strong> Easter Sunday. Open all other public holidays.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes (ground floor only)<br />
Service description: the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Art Gallery is the hub for arts in<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>and</strong> surrounding districts. The gallery shows a diverse range of<br />
exhibitions including local <strong>and</strong> travelling state <strong>and</strong> national exhibitions in its three<br />
exhibition spaces. The gallery gift shop s<strong>to</strong>cks local arts <strong>and</strong> crafts, ideal souvenirs<br />
for our many visi<strong>to</strong>rs. A wide variety of public programs are offered including artist<br />
talks, workshops, school holiday programs, guided <strong>to</strong>urs <strong>and</strong> special events. Enjoy<br />
the gallery’s library <strong>and</strong> browse through books relating <strong>to</strong> the current exhibitions.<br />
Children can also have fun in the kidz corner with changing activities. Regular<br />
updates on the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Art Gallery’s programs can be obtained by<br />
joining the free mailing list <strong>to</strong> receive invitations <strong>and</strong> news updates.<br />
CHILDERS CRAFT BAZAAR COMMITTEE<br />
Street Address: Isis Culture Centre<br />
Postal address: p.o. box 120 childers 4660<br />
P: trish (07) 4126 6357<br />
Service description: Annual craft show 3rd Tuesday in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
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WALKING AND OUTDOOR FITNESS<br />
BUNDABERG 60 AND BETTER WALKERS<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 8224<br />
E: rayne.juster@ymca.org.au<br />
Meeting place: 4.5km around Baldwin Swamp<br />
Operating/meeting times: Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30am<br />
Service description: Walking Group - Heart Foundation<br />
BUNDABERG BUSHWALKING CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 27 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 8600<br />
E: easiyo@dodo.com.au<br />
Meeting place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> State High School library<br />
Operating/meeting times: meet on the first Tuesday of the month at<br />
7.30pm/activities alternate weekends.<br />
Service description: bushwalking - day walks, weekend camping <strong>and</strong> some<br />
social activities.<br />
GIN GIN HAPPY WALKERS<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 8224<br />
E: rayne.juster@ymca.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Mon/Wed/Fri mornings – various times<br />
Service description: Walking Group - Heart Foundation<br />
Women’s Groups<br />
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL CORPORATION FOR WOMEN<br />
Street Address: 2/24 Mclean St <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1095 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 6456 f: (07) 4151 8788<br />
E: bacfw@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Unit 2/ 24 Mclean St<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 1.00pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: bacfw is a community organisation which is a support<br />
system for women of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Isl<strong>and</strong>er descent or partners of<br />
Murri people. Special programs are run by the group on health, art & craft, child<br />
services, family support, <strong>and</strong> cultural services for the people of the <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
area <strong>and</strong> as a drop in centre for Murri women <strong>and</strong> as a sales outlet for their art &<br />
craft.<br />
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CORAL SEA GOLF CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: 37 Isaac Moore Drive Moore Park Beach 4670<br />
P: patricia (07) 4156 1470 m: 0448 112 290<br />
E: pspeight3@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting place: social club (play at various clubs)<br />
Service description: golf<br />
GIN GIN GOLF CLUB<br />
Street Address: 4664 Gin Gin <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Rd Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 57 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 3110 ah m: 0422 045 271<br />
E: gingingolf@burnett.net.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: available<br />
Service description: golfing, junior coaching, golf clinics<br />
INNES PARK COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Street Address: Crn Innes Park Rd & Elliott Heads Rd Innes Park<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 794 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 3489<br />
Service description: golf. Mini-golf<br />
ISIS GOLF CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 204 Goodwood Road Childers<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 72 Childers 4660<br />
P: (07) 4126 8193 ah<br />
E: kalbion@bigpond.com / secretary@isisgolfclub.org.au<br />
W: www.isisgolfclub.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Isis Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: downstairs clubhouse<br />
Service description: 9 hole course. A range of golfing competitions for all ages.<br />
OAKWOOD PARK GOLF CLUB<br />
Street Address: 95 Cummins Rd North <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 95 Cummins Street North <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 0659<br />
E: oakwoodparkgc@bigpond.com w: www.oakwoodpark<br />
WIDE BAY BURNETT DISTRICT WOMENS GOLF ASSN.<br />
Street Address: 152 Tantitha Rd <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
P: (07) 4151 5489<br />
E: valbeazley@ozemail.com.au<br />
Meeting place: Maryborough <strong>and</strong> Gympie Pines Golf Clubs alternating every<br />
2 months<br />
Service description: parent body of 50 golf clubs within the wide Bay Burnett<br />
Sunshine Coast Region<br />
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CRAFTY LADIES ACTIVITY GROUP (C.L.A.G.)<br />
Postal Address: 12 Brewer St Burnett Heads 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 4589<br />
Meeting Place: Community Hall, Burnett Heads<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets every Tuesday between the hours of 9.30am<br />
<strong>and</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: we do craft work, host hoy <strong>and</strong> cent sales <strong>to</strong> raise money<br />
for the Burnett Heads community. We have a sports bursary for the children of<br />
the heads <strong>and</strong> a free Xmas luncheon for our seniors. We do a lot of knitting <strong>and</strong><br />
crocheting for the base hospital. Also line dancing on a Tuesday morning.<br />
DOLL CRAFTERS AND COLLECTORS OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1796 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 4497 (07) 4159 2218 m: 0407 738 180<br />
E: edhelmore@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Walker Street Craft Centre<br />
Operating/meeting times: meetings are held monthly - 2nd Thursday of<br />
month please phone for meeting times. International doll day 12th June.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Members meet <strong>to</strong> share their love of dolls, bears, miniatures<br />
etc. Both as makers <strong>and</strong> collec<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> other associated interests. Through the doll <strong>and</strong><br />
bear fair during bundy in bloom, funds are raised for local charities selected each year.<br />
Guest speakers, craft items <strong>and</strong> a show <strong>and</strong> tell section at meetings. Membership is<br />
open <strong>to</strong> any age or gender. New members are always made most welcome.<br />
GIN GIN & DISTRICT FINE ARTS SOCIETY INC<br />
Street Address: 80a Mulgrave Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal address: p.o. box 127 gin gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 2154 f: (07) 4157 3654<br />
E: courthouse7@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Courthouse Gallery<br />
Operating/meeting times: every 2nd Wednesday.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we are a friendly group of people who are interested in<br />
providing art for the community. This takes the form of workshops, an annual<br />
exhibition, gallery <strong>and</strong> projects. New members are very welcome.<br />
QCWA - GIN GIN HANDICRAFT<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 142 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: judith (07) 4157 2110 m: 0419 555 639<br />
E: jm<strong>and</strong>erson_51@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: HH Innes Room<br />
Operating/meeting times: 2nd <strong>and</strong> 4th Tuesdays from 1.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: craft <strong>and</strong> friendship for everyone.<br />
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U3A RUM CITY DOLL DABBLERS<br />
Postal Address: 31 Pec<strong>to</strong>n Place <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 8486 (07) 4152 5584<br />
E: morribev@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: U3A Rooms, Woongarra Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Saturday of the month from<br />
11am-3pm <strong>and</strong> on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9am - 12noon.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: workshops with visiting tu<strong>to</strong>rs, sharing ideas, skills within<br />
group, promoting the art of cloth <strong>and</strong> character doll making <strong>to</strong> anyone interested<br />
in the art.<br />
U3A SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GROUP<br />
Postal Address: C/- Craft Centre Walker Street P.O. Box 1 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 2704<br />
Meeting Place: Scout Den, Walla Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9:00-3:00pm Friday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: the teaching of spinning <strong>and</strong> weaving <strong>and</strong> associated<br />
crafts.<br />
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Clubs<br />
BUNDABERG AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1452 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Jean Knight (07) 4153 5683<br />
Meeting Place: North Bundy Scouts Hall<br />
Operating/meeting times: rehearsals twice per week. Monthly club<br />
management committee meeting first Wednesday of each month.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: theatre restaurants, comedies <strong>and</strong> revues – usually three<br />
productions per year.<br />
BUNDABERG BRIDGE CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Kendalls Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 968 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 3333 (07) 4159 9106 m: 0418 797 334<br />
E: trumps13@internode.on.net<br />
Meeting Place: Lot 1 Kendalls Road, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: our members meet Monday afternoon, Thursday<br />
evening, Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Friday mornings.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Contract bridge. Lessons for beginners are given each year<br />
when possible. New members always welcome.<br />
GOLF<br />
ACROSS THE WAVES SOCIAL GOLF CLUB<br />
P: (07) 4151 3149 bh (07) 4151 5822 ah<br />
M: 0418 743 554 f: (07) 4152 0995<br />
E: keith.ballin@awu.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Across The Waves Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: Sunday 6.30am games published in Tuesday newsmail<br />
sports classifieds<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: organised weekly competitions for beginners <strong>and</strong><br />
competent golfers alike 15 yrs <strong>and</strong> older<br />
BARGARA GOLF CLUB<br />
Street Address: 1 Miller Street Bargara<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8039 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2221 f: (07) 4159 2238<br />
E: bargolf@bigpond.net.au w: www.bargara.au-golf.net<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: golf club.<br />
BUNDABERG GOLF CLUB<br />
Street Address: One Mile Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
P: (07) 4152 6765 f: (07) 4153 6353<br />
E: bundygolfclub@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting place: yes<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: bundaberg golf club is <strong>Bundaberg</strong>'s only 18 hole<br />
championship golf course. It incorporates the clubhouse at One Mile Road which<br />
is available for functions at very reasonable rates. It is also the home of the<br />
'Northhaven' residential gated community.<br />
BUNDABERG VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION<br />
P: (07) 4153 4684<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Golf Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meet every Tuesday<br />
Service description: golfing competition for members aged 55 years <strong>and</strong> over,<br />
financial member of golf club affiliated with Australian Golf Union <strong>and</strong> have current<br />
AGU h<strong>and</strong>icap. Please phone for more information.<br />
CORAL COVE GOLF CLUB<br />
Street Address: 1 Pebble Beach Drive Coral Cove<br />
P: (07) 4159 3333<br />
E: golf@coralcove.com.au w: www.coralcove.com.au<br />
Service description: golf<br />
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EXERCISE AND FITNESS CLUBS<br />
WOODGATE FUN & FITNESS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 412 Woodgate Beach 4660<br />
P: Murray Millar (07) 4126 8915<br />
Meeting place: Woodgate Community Hall<br />
Operating/meeting times: Thursday morning 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 11.00am<br />
Service description: Exercises aimed at seniors. Classes run by volunteers.<br />
Class covers warm up, weight training, games session, exercise routines, cool<br />
down <strong>and</strong> relaxation.<br />
YMCA FITNESS CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 7 Quinn Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 8222 f: (07) 4132 8242<br />
E: yfitness.bundaberg@ymca.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Thursday 5:30am – 8:30pm, Friday<br />
5:30am – 7:00pm, Saturday 6:30am – 12:00pm, Sunday 3:00pm – 5:00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Centre has weight training, circuit gym, aerobics, yoga,<br />
badmin<strong>to</strong>n, tai chi, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, cricket, cus<strong>to</strong>mised<br />
activities upon request, creche, change rooms, disability access. Classes daily.<br />
Memberships at very reasonable prices <strong>and</strong> specialised programs are designed for<br />
gym members.<br />
YMCA FITNESS CENTRE - BARGARA<br />
Street Address: Level 1, Bargara Central Shopping Centre<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 8288 f: (07) 4132 8242<br />
E: yfitness.bargara@ymca.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Thursday 5:30am – 8:00pm, Friday<br />
5:30am – 7:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 11:00am, Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Fitness centre – cartdio machines, pin loaded <strong>and</strong> free<br />
weight equipment, group fitness classes, personal training.<br />
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BUNDABERG BUSH HOUSE AND ORCHID CLUBS<br />
P: (07) 4152 2627<br />
Meeting Place: Avenell Heights Hall, Thabeban Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 4 th Thurs of each month from 7.30pm.<br />
Meets every 2 nd Thurs of the month in members gardens at 9.30am.<br />
BUNDABERG CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND<br />
Street Address: 37 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 615 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 7587<br />
Meeting Place: 37 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm (Wednesdays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: b<strong>and</strong> meetings/practices, appearances at a variety of<br />
community functions eg. Anzac Day, Bundy in Bloom parade, pageant of lights<br />
parade etc.<br />
BUNDABERG CARAVAN CLUB QLD. INC.<br />
Postal Address: 39 Shaw Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 6078<br />
Service description: social caravan club. Monthly rallies.<br />
BUNDABERG CHESS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: 69 Lakeview Drive North <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 7469 m: 0417 073 094<br />
E: menhamat@hotmail.com w: www.freewebs.com/bundabergchessclub<br />
Meeting Place: Across The Waves Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: seniors play on the 2nd <strong>and</strong> 4th Wednesday;<br />
children <strong>and</strong> seniors play on the 1st, 3rd <strong>and</strong> 5th Wednesday.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: chess activities include club chess, <strong>to</strong>urnament chess <strong>and</strong><br />
school chess<br />
BUNDABERG COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1147 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 8155<br />
E: bundaberg.country.music.club@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting place: family centre<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the first Tuesday of each month, practice<br />
nights every Thursday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Country music club. We hold the Bundy Easter round-up<br />
annually, Bundy Aussie Muster in May 15th 16th 17th do charity shows. Our aim<br />
is <strong>to</strong> promote country music as family entertainment.<br />
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BUNDABERG GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY INC<br />
Street Address: Kendalls Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 386 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 1500<br />
E: bundygems@bigpond.com<br />
Operating/meeting times: General Lapidary: Mon 7pm <strong>to</strong> 10pm, Tues 1pm <strong>to</strong><br />
5pm, Wed 1pm <strong>to</strong> 5pm, Fri 7pm <strong>to</strong> 10pm <strong>and</strong> Sat 9am <strong>to</strong> 12pm.<br />
Silverwork: Wed 9am <strong>to</strong> 12pm <strong>and</strong> Thurs 7pm <strong>to</strong> 1pm. Wirework: Tues 9am <strong>to</strong><br />
12pm. Faceting: Wed 7pm <strong>to</strong> 10pm. Micromounts: Wed 7pm <strong>to</strong> 10pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: To teach the art of cutting <strong>and</strong> polishing precious <strong>and</strong> semi<br />
precious gem s<strong>to</strong>nes, also gold <strong>and</strong> silver smithing <strong>and</strong> minerals.<br />
BUNDABERG GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Street Address: Kendalls Road (Next To Ses Building) <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 103 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 1900 (07) 4157 4164 after hours<br />
E: harrisp@interworx.com.au w: www.geocities.com/bundy_genies/<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Assist members <strong>and</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> research <strong>and</strong> document<br />
their family his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>and</strong> ancestry. Library open for research on Tuesday 12.00pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 2.30pm, Wednesday 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 12.30pm, Thursday 12.00pm <strong>to</strong> 2.30pm,<br />
Saturday 1.00pm <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm, last Wednesday of month 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
very welcome. Membership fees-single $44, family $55, half year $33 & $44,<br />
journal only $16.50 + $4 postage, casual research (non-members <strong>and</strong> visi<strong>to</strong>rs)<br />
$5.50 an hour <strong>to</strong> use the faculties. Research $15 + pho<strong>to</strong>copy + sae. All fees<br />
include gst.<br />
BUNDABERG MODEL RAILWAY CLUB INC.<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5191 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 2939 m: 0417 829 018<br />
E: max64@computermail.net<br />
Meeting Place: Showgrounds, Kensing<strong>to</strong>n St Entrance<br />
BUNDABERG ORCHID SOCIETY INC<br />
Street Address: 28 Moncrieff Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1173 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 1619<br />
E: bosi@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Avenell Heights Hall<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the third Thursday of each month at<br />
7.30pm. (no meeting in December)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> foster, promote, support <strong>and</strong> encourage interest in the<br />
growing of orchids.<br />
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CANE COUNTRY CLOGGERS<br />
Postal Address: C/- 68 Moodies Road Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2308 m: 0488 403 368 f: (07) 4159 2363<br />
E: sskelly10@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Council Hall Walla Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 12noon (Saturdays)<br />
Service description: We enjoy a form of dancing - three groups in different<br />
levels – new learner class begins each march. Clogging is a form of tap dancing -<br />
we use double taps on <strong>to</strong>es <strong>and</strong> heels of shoes - the heel being the timekeeper.<br />
One hour classes on Saturday mornings starting 9.00am. We do demonstrations<br />
for organisations that request them.<br />
CANE COUNTRY SQUARE DANCE CLUB<br />
Postal Address: C/- 68 Moodies Road Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2308 m: 0488 403 368 f: (07) 4159 2363<br />
E: sskelly10@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Norville Hall<br />
Operating/meeting times: Fridays 7.30 pm <strong>to</strong> 9.00 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: club nights are held every Friday in Norville Hall, 7.30pm –<br />
9pm. Mainstream <strong>and</strong> plus levels are danced each week. Our aim is <strong>to</strong> have fun.<br />
COMMUNITY SQUARES - SQUARE DANCE CLUB<br />
Postal Address: C/- 68 Moodies Road Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2308 m: 0488 403 368 f: (07) 4159 2363<br />
E: sskelly10@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Rum City B<strong>and</strong> Hall, Targo Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 1.00pm <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm (Thursdays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Community square dance club is a daytime group who<br />
dance for fun.<br />
LET'S DANCE BALLROOM DANCING GROUP<br />
P: (07) 4154 1539<br />
Service description: Ballroom Dancing. Join a happy ballroom dance group <strong>and</strong><br />
make friends while you have fun learning various dances such as the Foxtrot,<br />
Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive <strong>and</strong> more. Gain the confidence <strong>to</strong> get up <strong>and</strong><br />
dance at social events. Dancing is enjoyable, a great social activity <strong>and</strong> an<br />
excellent form of exercise. Telephone 4154 1539<br />
SHARON SOCIAL CLUB INC.<br />
Postal address: 321 langbeckers rd bundaberg 4670<br />
P: shirley (07) 4159 9420 m: marlene 0407 316 445<br />
Meeting place: sharon hall, sharon<br />
Operating/meeting times: old time dancing Saturday evenings fortnightly,<br />
from 7.30pm. Contact marlene petterson for more details.<br />
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ISIS CROQUET CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 8 Pizzey Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: C/- Nene Buckl<strong>and</strong> 936 Woodgate Road Childers 4660<br />
P: nene (07) 4126 8885 f: (07) 4126 8885<br />
Meeting Place: Club House, Pizzey St. Childers<br />
Operating/meeting times: alternating 1 st Tues or Sat each month at 1 p.m.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: croquet<br />
SUNNYSIDE CROQUET CLUB INC.<br />
Street Address: Cnr Maryborough/Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 739 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Lesley (07) 4159 9513 ah Clubhouse: (07) 4151 4676<br />
E: lesleykavanagh@bigpond.com.au<br />
Service description: croquet<br />
DANCING<br />
BUNDY BUSY B'S<br />
Postal Address: 211 Woongarra Scenic Drive Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 0013 m: 0407 034 241<br />
E: janet@bundyscd.org<br />
Meeting Place: Shall We Dance Studio 26 Skyring Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: every Monday dancing 1.30pm <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm followed<br />
by refreshments.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> teach <strong>and</strong> promote community folk <strong>and</strong> bush dancing <strong>to</strong><br />
people of all ages in the community.<br />
BUNDY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS<br />
P: (07) 4159 0013 m: 0407 034 241<br />
E: janet@bundyscd.org<br />
Meeting Place: Shall We Dance Studio 26 Skyring Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets every Tuesday from 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm for<br />
general classes <strong>and</strong> beginners on Tuesday from 6.45pm <strong>to</strong> 7.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> teach <strong>and</strong> promote traditional Scottish Country Dancing<br />
<strong>to</strong> people of all ages in the community.<br />
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BUNDABERG ORPHEUS SINGERS SOCIETY INC<br />
Street Address: 8 Hodgetts Court <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 8 Hodgetts Court <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 2621<br />
E: itfurbs@wame.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Supper Room, Christ Church, Anglican Church<br />
Operating/meeting times: Youth Choir 3.45pm <strong>to</strong> 5.30pm, Orpheus Choir<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00 pm (Mondays).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Orpheus Choir open <strong>to</strong> all people from 18 <strong>to</strong> 80<br />
male <strong>and</strong> female. Choir practice - Monday nights 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm. <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
youth choir - treble choir ages 9 <strong>to</strong><br />
17 practice Mondays 3.45pm <strong>to</strong> 5.30pm (contact Robyn Edgar 4152 8246)<br />
BUNDABERG ORGANIC GARDENERS INC.<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4158 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 1926 ah<br />
Meeting Place: Across The Waves Bowls Club, Thabeban St<br />
Service description: gardening<br />
BUNDABERG PC USERS' GROUP<br />
Street Address: U3A Rooms. 80a Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2508 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: president: Robyn (07) 4152 0196 secretary: Glenda (07) 4155 9656<br />
M: 0438 520 196<br />
E: bundyrumgirl1@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting place: U3A rooms, 80a Woongarra Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the first <strong>and</strong> third Wednesday of every<br />
month at 7.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: a group of friendly people who share their knowledge with<br />
other computer users.<br />
BUNDABERG PHILATELIC SOCIETY INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 669 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3062<br />
E: jmordue@queensl<strong>and</strong>er.net<br />
Meeting Place: Family Centre, Kensing<strong>to</strong>n Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Mon of each month from 2.30 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Philatelic Society Inc meets <strong>to</strong> promote <strong>and</strong><br />
assist in the hobby of philately (stamp collecting) <strong>and</strong> welcome visi<strong>to</strong>rs at our<br />
meetings.<br />
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BUNDABERG PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 549 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Leanne Zielke (07) 4154 2256<br />
E: secretary@bpg.org.au w: www.bpg.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> West Baptist Church, 36 Avoca Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meetings are held twice monthly on the second <strong>and</strong><br />
fourth Monday of each month generally at 7.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: encourage art of pho<strong>to</strong>graphy. Practical demonstrations,<br />
along with h<strong>and</strong>s-on pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, competitions <strong>and</strong> lectures. All welcome.<br />
BUNDABERG POETS' SOCIETY INC<br />
Street Address: 139 Targo Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4281 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> South 4670<br />
M: jayson russell 0411 360 922<br />
E: blanata@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting Place: Rum City Silver B<strong>and</strong> Hall, Targo Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Sat of each month at 1.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: monthly meetings, annual bush poets muster in July, poets<br />
visit nursing homes <strong>and</strong> clubs etc.<br />
BUNDABERG SCRABBLE CLUB<br />
Postal Address: 4 Smiths Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 2119<br />
E: dotrobb@interworx.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: 4 Marl<strong>and</strong> Court<br />
Operating/meeting times: Tuesday 9.30 am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: we play scrabble in member’s homes. New players<br />
welcome.<br />
BUNDABERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1422 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Merle Beran (07) 4153 5417 Chris Thompson (07) 4152 9750<br />
M: 0418 199 254 f: (07) 4153 5417<br />
E: meab@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> State High School<br />
Operating/meeting times: 7.30pm (Wednesdays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Adult community orchestra. New members welcome.<br />
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SOUTH BUNDABERG INDOOR BOWLS ASSOCIATION<br />
P: Verna (07) 4152 3032 ah m: 0437 523 032<br />
E: verna.mc@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting place: Coronation Hall, corner Targo <strong>and</strong> High Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Service description: indoor bowls<br />
TANTITHA BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street address: Corner George <strong>and</strong> Tantitha Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 998 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3345 f: (07) 415 13347<br />
E: tantithabowls@bigpond.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: 69a George Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: Tuesday <strong>to</strong> Sunday. 12 noon <strong>to</strong> 6.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: lawn bowls club catering for males/females of all ages.<br />
WOODGATE BEACH MENS BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Esplanade Woodgate Beach<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 193 Woodgate Beach 4660<br />
P: the woodgate club inc (07) 4126 8880 f: (07) 4126 8734<br />
Service description: lawn bowls<br />
WOODGATE LADIES BOWLING CLUB INC.<br />
Postal address: p.o. box 26 woodgate 4660<br />
P: Helen Heath (07) 4126 5265 m: 0418 819 326<br />
Meeting Place: Esplanade, Woodgate Beach<br />
CROQUET<br />
BUNDABERG CROQUET CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 29 Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1953 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 4015<br />
E: brunola@bigpond.com<br />
W: www.croquetqld.org<br />
Operating/meeting times: ricochet - Wednesday mornings 8.30am - Saturday<br />
mornings 9.00am (April - Oc<strong>to</strong>ber), association Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Saturday<br />
afternoons 1.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: To promote the great sport of croquet within the<br />
community. Croquet can be played <strong>and</strong> enjoyed for life. An enthusiastic team<br />
coach beginners. Croquet can be played at club, state <strong>and</strong> international level.<br />
Ricochet a simpler form of croquet is played weekly by an increasing number of<br />
members.<br />
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ISIS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 46 Churchill Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 113 Childers 4660<br />
P: (07) 4126 1516 or rex (07) 4126 3193 ah<br />
M: Rex 0429 740 019 f: (07) 4126 1421<br />
E: isisclub@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting place: Isis Club<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: social club with lawn bowling facilities<br />
ISIS LADIES BOWLING CLUB<br />
Street Address: 46 Churchill Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 646 Childers 4660<br />
P: Denise (07) 4126 1390 m: Carol 0414 944 309<br />
Meeting place: churchill street<br />
Operating/meeting times: Tuesday Thursday <strong>and</strong> Sunday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: all ages youth <strong>and</strong> upwards<br />
KEPNOCK INDOOR BOWLS CLUB INC.<br />
Postal Address: 13 Sydney St <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: evelyn (07) 4152 0970<br />
Meeting Place: Avenell Heights Hall, B'berg<br />
Service description: indoor bowls<br />
KEPNOCK SOCIAL BOWLERS<br />
P: (07) 4152 1432<br />
Meeting Place: Kepnock Progress Association Hall 42 Totten Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: Wednesdays <strong>and</strong> Saturdays 1pm <strong>to</strong> 4pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: social indoor bowls, all welcome.<br />
MOORE PARK BOWLS AND SPORTS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Club Avenue Moore Park Beach<br />
Postal Address: Club Avenue Moore Park Beach 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 8326 f: (07) 4159 8527<br />
E: moorpkclub@westnet.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: open 10.00am till late.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: offer day <strong>and</strong> night bowls for ladies <strong>and</strong> mens bowlers <strong>and</strong><br />
non bowlers, Friday <strong>and</strong> Sunday night raffles, bingo Friday mornings, pool<br />
competition Thursdays.<br />
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BUNDABERG VINTAGE VEHICLE CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1420 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 6864<br />
E: dohertyg@shalomcollege.com<br />
Meeting Place: Shalom College<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Wed of each month at 7.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Vintage Vehicle Club caters for persons<br />
interested in the res<strong>to</strong>ration, preservation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of <strong>Bundaberg</strong>’s<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>ring heritage.<br />
BUNDABERG WOODWORKERS GUILD INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1802 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 4497 (07) 4152 7909 m: 0407 738 180<br />
Meeting Place: Walker Street Craft Centre<br />
Operating/meeting times: 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Wood turning <strong>and</strong> wood work classes. Workshops Tuesday<br />
7.00pm-9.00pm, Wednesday 8.30am-3pm, Saturday 8.30am-12noon. Wood work<br />
expo November - showcasing local work. 200 vases for blue care.<br />
BUNDABERG WRITERS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1486 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 1010 m: 0438 894 080<br />
E: novels@s<strong>and</strong>ycurtis.com<br />
Meeting place: U3A Building (lower front room), Woongarra Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 3 rd Sat of each month at 10.00am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: monthly assignments critiqued by 3 judges, mini<br />
workshops within the meeting. Information available re competitions <strong>and</strong> writing<br />
opportunities. Monthly newsletter. Current membership is approximately 35.<br />
Postal members also welcome <strong>and</strong> receive newsletter plus may enter assignments.<br />
Joining fee $25 per year due in June. Also coordinates Writefest in May at cqu<br />
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CHILDERS & ISIS ORCHID SOCIETY INC.<br />
Street Address: Anglican Community Hall, Macrossan Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 Childers 4660<br />
P: secretary (07) 4126 7250 president (07) 4126 6286 treasurer (07) 4126 3433<br />
F: (07) 4126 7250<br />
E: borm54@gmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: Anglican Community Hall<br />
Operating/meeting times: meet 1 st Sat each month commencing at 2 pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Social <strong>and</strong> information sharing for people interested in<br />
gardening <strong>and</strong> in particular orchids. Society hold monthly meetings, bus trips <strong>and</strong><br />
get <strong>to</strong>gethers at member’s homes. Host visiting orchid clubs <strong>and</strong> holds 2 annual<br />
orchid shows <strong>and</strong> a cent sale. Regular donations are made <strong>to</strong> local charities. A<br />
library of reference <strong>and</strong> related books available for members <strong>to</strong> borrow. Affiliated<br />
with Sub Tropical Orchids Queensl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
CHRISTIAN RODS & CUSTOMS CAR CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 136 Cummins Road Branyan<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1371 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: eileen (07) 4155 0317 ah<br />
E: jlong1948@bigpond.com<br />
Service description: car cruises, meetings, coffee runs <strong>and</strong> ministry events.<br />
CMCA – RUM CITY RAMBLERS<br />
Postal address: 1 Caprice Drive, <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Chris (07) 4155 2151<br />
Service description: Monthly getaways for members of CMCA.<br />
CMCA – WIDE BAY WANDERERS<br />
Postal address: 191 Cambridge Street, Maryborough 4650<br />
P: Joan (07) 4121 4342<br />
w: http://wbw.comfypage.com/index.php<br />
Service description: Monthly getaways for members of CMCA.<br />
CORAL COAST GARDEN CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: 392 Rubyanna Road Burnett Heads 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 5224 f: (07) 4159 5224<br />
E: joan-s@queensl<strong>and</strong>er.net<br />
Operating/meeting times: meet on the second Monday of each month.<br />
Morning tea at 9.30am, meeting starts at 10.00am<br />
Service description: the Coral Coast Garden Club inc is a social club with up <strong>to</strong><br />
60 financial members. Membership is $10.00 yearly. Meetings are held at various<br />
locations usually in members gardens. Two coach trips are organised each year.<br />
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BURNETT BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Corner Mulgrave & George Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 257 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 4217 (07) 4151 5482 f: (07) 4151 4073<br />
E: burnbowl@bigpond.net.au w: www.burnettbowls.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: bingo: Monday 1.00pm, entertainment Friday<br />
nights, full bar <strong>and</strong> bistro<br />
Service description: open bowls Tuesday, Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Saturday 1.00pm,<br />
open pairs Friday mornings 9.30am, Thursday night bowls 6.30pm, QRI social<br />
bowls 2nd <strong>and</strong> 4th Sunday 9.30am. Coaching available for new members. Bistro<br />
open for lunch <strong>and</strong> dinner Wed <strong>to</strong> Sun. Function hall for hire.<br />
EAST BUNDABERG BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Eastgate Street East <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6176 East <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4154 3451<br />
Service description: lawn bowls<br />
ELLIOTT HEADS BOWLS CLUB<br />
Street Address: 94 Welch Street Elliott Heads<br />
Postal Address: 94 Welch Street Elliott Heads 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 6167 bh (07) 4159 6659 ah f: (07) 4159 6555<br />
E: ehbc@bigpond.com<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: bowls <strong>and</strong> social club.<br />
GIN GIN BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 60 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: clubhouse: (07) 4157 2172 m: <strong>to</strong>ny 0401 094 119<br />
Meeting Place: Clubhouse 37 Somerset Street Gin Gin<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: we offer training <strong>to</strong> schools on the skills of playing<br />
outdoors bowls. We have days that non members can come along <strong>and</strong> try out<br />
bowling as we keep sets of bowls in the club for such purposes.<br />
ISIS CENTRAL MILL BOWLS CLUB<br />
Street Address: Kevin Livings<strong>to</strong>ne Drive Cordaba<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 260 Childers 4660<br />
P: (07) 41266 395 ah (07) 4126 6126 bh<br />
Service description: lawn bowls<br />
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BUNDABERG LADIES BOWLING CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 15 Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 925 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: ann (07) 4151 3211 f: (07) 4151 3211<br />
E: margaret.barnard3@bigpond.com<br />
Operating/meeting times: ladies playing day Friday.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: lawn bowls<br />
BUNDABERG MENS DIVISION BOWLS ASSOCIATION<br />
Postal Address: P.O.X 4043 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> South 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 2578 m: 0413 946 464 f: (07) 4152 2578<br />
E: bmdba@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting place: various bowls clubs in <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: social <strong>and</strong> competition lawn bowls for all ages <strong>and</strong> both<br />
genders people with disabilities catered for.<br />
BUNDABERG TENPIN BOWLING CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 17 Lester Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 589 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 4334 m: 0409 635 909 f: (07) 4153 1721<br />
E: emma@bundybowl.com.au<br />
W: www.bundybowl.com.au<br />
Service description: over 5o's tenpin bowling ambassadors: for the over 50’s<br />
they bowl every Tuesday, Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Fridays enjoying friendly social<br />
competition inside in cool air-conditioned premises. Juniors aged 4 - 18 years play<br />
competition every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday after school at 4.00pm <strong>and</strong><br />
all day Saturdays 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm. People with a disability play Monday nights<br />
at 5.45pm <strong>and</strong> Saturday morning at 9.00am. Ladies/men mixed teams play<br />
everyday - day <strong>and</strong> night - of the week. New players are always welcome.<br />
BUNDY BOWL AND LEISURE COMPLEX<br />
Street Address: 17 Lester Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5258 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> West 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 4334 f: (07) 4153 1721<br />
E: bowling@bundybowl.com.au<br />
W: www.bundybowl.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: open 7 days a week- Mon <strong>to</strong> Sat 8.30am <strong>to</strong> late pm<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sundays/public holidays 10am <strong>to</strong> late pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: recreation <strong>and</strong> sport.<br />
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EAST COAST CHRYSLER CRUIZERS QLD INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2677 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: ian (07) 4155 9613<br />
Meeting place: we travel from Brisbane <strong>to</strong> Rockhamp<strong>to</strong>n at various times during<br />
the year <strong>to</strong> meet.<br />
Service description: We welcome all Chrysler <strong>and</strong> related vehicles original or<br />
modified, family orientated car club having monthly get <strong>to</strong>gethers for a meeting<br />
<strong>and</strong> cruise. Participating in car shows <strong>and</strong> swap meets, bbq lunches at beaches,<br />
parks etc.<br />
FRIENDS OF BALDWIN SWAMP<br />
P: Janet Talon (07) 4151 3218<br />
Operating/meeting times: working bees every third Sunday from 9.00am.<br />
Service description: <strong>Bundaberg</strong>'s natural bushl<strong>and</strong> area in the middle of<br />
the city<br />
GIN GIN AUTO GROUP<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 327 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4156 7546 ah m: 0407 633 013<br />
E: ginginau<strong>to</strong>group@hotmail.com<br />
Meeting Place: HH Innes Room<br />
Service description: the club does res<strong>to</strong>rations, preservation <strong>and</strong> information,<br />
social outings, in fact anything <strong>to</strong> do with cars <strong>and</strong> machinery, from classic,<br />
vintage <strong>and</strong> modern types.<br />
GIN GIN SOCIAL CLUB INC.<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 31 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: stephanie (07) 4157 4051 m: 0431 463 416<br />
E: s_murdock51@hotmail.com<br />
Service description: indoor bowls, scrabble, cards, bus trips, friendship<br />
GOODNIGHT SCRUB HALL COMMITTEE<br />
Street Address: 333 Goodnight Scrub Road Gin Gin<br />
P: s<strong>and</strong>y bloomfield (07) 4157 6750<br />
Operating/meeting times: craft every Tuesday at 10.00am. Friday night<br />
games every fortnight at 6.00pm.<br />
Service description: craft every Tuesday at 10.00am. Friday night games every<br />
fortnight at 6.00pm. Hall for hire <strong>to</strong> local groups.<br />
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JUST ROCK, ROCK N ROLL DANCE AND CAR CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1303 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2760 f: (07) 4159 8330<br />
E: jbgalea@yahoo.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Rowers On The River, Quay St<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: just rock is a group of fun minded people promoting 50's<br />
<strong>and</strong> 60's rock n roll <strong>and</strong> classic cars in a social environment. We organise dances,<br />
car cruises & social outings. We give demonstrations & support charities. Phone<br />
fay/bob for further information.<br />
LATITUDE 25 COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2136 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 4941<br />
Service description: we provide a family atmosphere for anyone interested in<br />
country music. All are welcome at practice nights on Monday 7.30pm under the<br />
gr<strong>and</strong>st<strong>and</strong> in the showgrounds. Supper is provided on these nights. We always<br />
welcome new members <strong>and</strong> new singers <strong>and</strong> musicians. You don’t have <strong>to</strong> be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> sing or play an instrument, just enjoy music.<br />
PCYC FRIENDSHIP CLUB<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1214 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4154 2813 f: (07) 4154 2986<br />
E: bundypcyc@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: PCYC 37D Maryborough Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9.00am (Tuesdays <strong>and</strong> Saturdays).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: indoor bowls <strong>and</strong> cards.<br />
QUEENSLAND CAKE DECORATORS ASSOCIATION<br />
Postal Address: C/- A South P.O. Box 1426 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2051<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the third Saturday of the month except<br />
January at 9.30am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: QCDA is a non-profit organisation dedicated <strong>to</strong> raising of<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> profile of cake decorating/sugarcraft by teaching skills <strong>and</strong><br />
exchange of ideas.<br />
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BUNDABERG BROTHER LADIES BOWLING CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Takalvan Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5159 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 8130<br />
Meeting Place: Brothers Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: Wednesday 12.30 - 4.30 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: lawn bowls. All ages.<br />
BUNDABERG DIVISION LADIES BOWLING ASSOCIATION INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4257 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> South 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 3876<br />
Meeting place: local club.<br />
Operating/meeting times: 9.00am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Listed below are the 12 clubs part of the above association.<br />
Please contact relevant district for more information:<br />
• Across The Waves Ladies Bowling inc - Hon. Secretary: Lyn Hillier<br />
(07) 4151 0536<br />
• Bargara Bowls & Sports Club Inc – Hon. Secretary: Rhona Jones (07) 4159 1839<br />
• <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Brothers Ladies Bowling Club Inc - Hon. Secretary: Glenda Witt<br />
(07) 04175 85661<br />
• <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Ladies Bowling Club Inc - Hon. Secretary: Ann Barnard<br />
(07) 4151 3211<br />
• Burnett Bowls And Sports Club Inc - Hon. Secretary: Decima Dingle<br />
(07) 4152 8684<br />
• East <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bowls Club Inc - Hon. Secretary: (07) 4159 5920<br />
• Elliott Heads Bowls Club Inc - Hon. Secretary: Pam Lacy (07) 4159 3986<br />
• Gin Gin Bowls Club Inc – Hon. Secretary Elizabeth Purkis (07) 4157 2486<br />
• Isis Ladies Bowls Club - Hon. Secretary: Carol Bolderson 0414 944 309<br />
• Moore Park Bowls & Sports Club Inc – Hon. Secretary: Marion Jackson<br />
(07) 4159 8670<br />
• Tantitha Bowls Club – Hon. Secretary: Heather Bence (07) 4159 3906<br />
• Woodgate Ladies Bowling Club Inc – Hon. Secretary: Gloria Newby<br />
(07) 4126 8584.<br />
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ACROSS THE WAVES MEN'S BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Corner Ritchie & Thabeban Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4256 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> South 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 4969<br />
Meeting Place: ATW Sports Complex, Thabeban Road<br />
Operating/meeting times: 1.00 pm Wednesday, Friday (ladies) <strong>and</strong> Saturday<br />
(mens).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Lawn Bowls<br />
BARGARA BOWLS AND SPORTS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Cnr Whalley & Tanner Streets Bargara<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8038 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2202 (07) 4159 1806 f: (07) 4159 2255<br />
E: m<strong>and</strong>y.h@bargarabowls.com.au w: www.bargarabowls.com.au<br />
Service description: lawn bowls, social <strong>and</strong> competition.<br />
BROTHERS BUNDABERG BOWLS CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Takalvan Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 5087 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> West 4670<br />
P: Don (07) 4151 1903<br />
E: dfay@tadaust.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Brothers Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: club: 11.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: playing days - Thursday men’s casual, Tuesday - mixed<br />
night social (September - April), names 12.30pm play 1.00pm (Tuesday names<br />
6pm play 6.30pm), Saturday mens/womens social, Sunday-mixed social bowls.<br />
Coaching available Friday afternoon <strong>and</strong> Saturday morning.<br />
BUNDABERG BOWLING CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 21a Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 15 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3183 f: (07) 4151 3183 m: 0414 783 430<br />
Meeting Place: Clubhouse, Quay Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 3 rd Tues of each month at 10.00am.<br />
Bowling days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (ladies), Saturday, <strong>and</strong> second Sunday.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: men <strong>and</strong> ladies lawn bowls. Room for hire, kitchen<br />
facilities, price negotiable.<br />
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RUM CITY RODS & CUSTOMS INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2112 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Warren (07) 4159 7283 ah or (07) 4150 1300 bh<br />
M: Warren 0419 670 158<br />
E: rumrods@rossgray.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Norville State School, Dr Mays Road, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the second Tuesday of each month,<br />
starting at 7.30 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Rum City Rods & Cus<strong>to</strong>ms is dedicated <strong>to</strong> the constructing,<br />
showing <strong>and</strong> enjoying street rod <strong>and</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>m vehicles. We hold monthly meetings<br />
where we can enjoy the interchange of ideas <strong>and</strong> tips on constructing our<br />
vehicles. We hold regular evening “coffee runs” as well as other “runs” <strong>to</strong> enjoy<br />
the use of these unique vehicles. Our club is affiliated with the Australian Street<br />
Rod Federation (ASRF).<br />
SHARON SOCIAL CLUB INC.<br />
Postal Address: 321 Langbeckers Rd <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: shirley (07) 4159 9420 m: Marlene 0407 316 445<br />
Meeting Place: Sharon Hall, Sharon<br />
Operating/meeting times: old time dancing Saturday evenings fortnightly,<br />
from 7.30pm. Contact Marlene Petterson for more details.<br />
THE BUNDABERG EARLY HOLDEN CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 869 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: lyle (07) 4152 7254<br />
E: behc-secretary@hotmail.com w: www.shannons.com.au/bundabergearlyholden<br />
Meeting Place: Across The Waves Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meetings held at 9am on 2 nd Sunday of each month<br />
Service description: the club caters for all members of all ages <strong>and</strong> features all<br />
models of Holdens <strong>and</strong> is open <strong>to</strong> those with vehicles or even a passion for<br />
Holdens.<br />
THE BUNDABERG STRINGS<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6107 East <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 6135 f: (07) 4155 6135<br />
Meeting Place: U3A, Woongarra Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm (Mondays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: travels <strong>to</strong> all aged care facilities giving concerts <strong>and</strong> also<br />
plays <strong>to</strong> the general public.<br />
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THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O Box 2181 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 2531 (07) 4151 2551 f: (07) 4152 6606<br />
E: dwillsher@westnet.com.au w: www.friendshipforce-aussie.org<br />
Meeting Place: Scout Hall, Walla Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: monthly alternating third Wednesday at 7.30 pm,<br />
<strong>and</strong> third Thursday at 9.00 am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Friendship Force is <strong>to</strong> foster peace <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
throughout the world by means of personal contact <strong>and</strong> shared experiences<br />
achieved through a programme of home hosting.<br />
THE INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL FOLIAGE AND GARDEN SOCIETY<br />
P: (07) 4151 1682<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the fourth Sunday of each month where<br />
applicable.<br />
Service description: we go on bus trips <strong>and</strong> also have plant sales.<br />
TIRROAN SOCIAL CLUB<br />
Street Address: Tirroan Hotel<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 279 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: arthur (07) 4157 6508 ah m: colin 0418 226 339<br />
Meeting Place: Tirroan Hotel<br />
Operating/meeting times: 3rd Monday of each month at 7.00pm<br />
Service description: the club is opened <strong>to</strong> anybody wishing <strong>to</strong> join <strong>and</strong> partake<br />
in social activities. Such activities include trips <strong>to</strong> the beach, cricket <strong>and</strong> annual<br />
calcutta night.<br />
WIDE BAY V-TWIN MOTORCYCLE CLUB<br />
Street Address: 19 Woondooma Street<br />
Postal Address: 19 Woondooma Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: genny (07) 4159 8215 f: (07) 4159 8476<br />
W: www.widebayhog.com<br />
Service description: mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle club<br />
WOODGATE BEACH CAMERA CLUB INC.<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 409 Woodgate 4660<br />
P: janette (07) 4126 8742 m: 0409 263 005<br />
E: jancharlelson@optusnet.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Woodgate Community Hall<br />
Service description: monthly meetings, pho<strong>to</strong> shoots, competitions.<br />
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ROTARY CLUB OF CHILDERS<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 68 Childers 4660<br />
M: president: Geoff Fay 0428 262 976<br />
Meeting Place: Isis Club - Childers<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets every Thursday night with fellowship<br />
commencing at 6.30pm followed by the weekly meeting at 7.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Chartered in 1960 the Rotary Club of Childers continues its<br />
community services role in the Isis Shire. Members of the Rotary Club are part of<br />
a diverse group of professional leaders working <strong>to</strong> address various community <strong>and</strong><br />
international service needs <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> promote peace <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing throughout<br />
the world. If you would like <strong>to</strong> be considered for membership by a local Rotary<br />
Club, please phone one of the numbers listed.<br />
ZONTA CLUB OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 431 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
E: bundaberg@zontadistrict22.org w: www.bundaberg.zontadistrict22.org<br />
Meeting place: sugar country function room<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 1 st Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm<br />
for 7.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: service organisation of women in business <strong>and</strong> the<br />
professions working <strong>to</strong> improve the status of women.<br />
BOCCE<br />
ACROSS THE WAVES BOCCE<br />
Recreation And Sports<br />
Postal Address: 1 Miller Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Lou Masotti (07) 4151 4033<br />
Meeting Place: ATW Sports Complex, Thabeban Road<br />
Operating/meeting times: Friday 6.45pm <strong>and</strong> Sunday 12.30pm<br />
Service description: Bocce is played at the Boccedrome, Thabeban Road, every<br />
Friday 6.45pm <strong>and</strong> on Sunday 12.30pm. There is private coaching available for<br />
beginners (bocce bowls available).<br />
BOWLING (LAWN, INDOOR & TEN PIN)<br />
ACROSS THE WAVES LADIES BOWLING CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: Thabeban Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4256 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: lyn (07) 4151 0536<br />
E: hillier@tadaust.org.au<br />
Service description: Lawn Bowls<br />
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ROTARY CLUB OF BUNDABERG SUNRISE<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2485 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: peter ahern (07) 4153 1033 ian mccloskey (07) 4151 6788<br />
W: http://bundysunrise.asn.au/<br />
Meeting place: PCYC<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on Thursdays at 6.30am.<br />
Service description: rotary - service club.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BUNDABERG WEST INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 829 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Peter Eastwood (07) 4152 2000 bh<br />
E: crof<strong>to</strong>np@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting Place: Western Suburb Leagues Club, 30 Avoca Street<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Bundy thunder power boat racing; antique, collectibles <strong>and</strong><br />
militaria fair; junior sports bursary<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BUNDABERG CITY DAYBREAK<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 760 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 4137 m: 0406 725 982<br />
E: qacarol@bigpond.com w: www.rotary9570.org/<br />
Meeting place: pcyc<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets every Wednesday at 6.45am for 7.00am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible:<br />
Service description: Supporting all local, national <strong>and</strong> international charity work<br />
physically <strong>and</strong> financially. New members always welcome from within local<br />
businesses.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BUNDABERG EAST<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 576 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: president: Len Lemura (07) 4152 5853<br />
M: 0412 939 139<br />
W: www.bundabergrotaryeast.org<br />
Meeting Place: Eastend Hotel, Princess Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets each Tuesday at 6.00pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: service work within the community <strong>and</strong> overseas.<br />
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Health <strong>Services</strong> & Support<br />
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY OUTREACH SERVICE - STEPS PROGRAM<br />
Street Address: Level 3, Bur<strong>and</strong>a Plaza, Ipswich Road Bur<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6053 Bur<strong>and</strong>a 4102<br />
P: (07) 3406 2311 f: (07) 3406 2399<br />
E: steps@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Meeting place: Various venues in <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: STEPS - ABIOS offers a six week group program for adults<br />
with acquired brain injury or stroke <strong>and</strong> their families <strong>and</strong> friends. The program<br />
aims <strong>to</strong> improve community participation, using a self-management approach.<br />
ALZHEIMERS AUSTRALIA WIDE BAY AND BURNETT<br />
Street Address: Level 1, 200 Bazaar Street Maryborough<br />
P: (07) 4123 5611 By Appointment Helpline: 1800 100 500<br />
E: info@alzheimerswidebay.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Information on Dementia, services, resources <strong>and</strong> support.<br />
AUSTRALIAN HEARING<br />
Street Address: 62 Woondooma Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 3833 f: (07) 4153 3620<br />
W: www.hearing.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: a full range of hearing rehabilitation services including<br />
hearing tests, fitting of a wide range of most modern digital hearing aids, hearing<br />
aid repair <strong>and</strong> batteries. Pensioners direct contact, children need <strong>to</strong> be referred<br />
from gp <strong>and</strong> screened by child health first (4150 2700). Now visiting - Bargara,<br />
Childers, Gayndah <strong>and</strong> Mon<strong>to</strong>.<br />
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AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE BUNDABERG<br />
Street Address: C/-Base Hospital Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: 131 495 (07) 4151 6375 f: (07) 4151 8352<br />
E: bundaberg@arcbs.redcross.org.au w: www.donateblood.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times:<br />
whole blood donations - opening hours: Wednesday 7.30am - 2.00pm; first<br />
Saturday of every month 9.30am - 12.30pm<br />
Plasma donations - opening hours: Monday 7.30am - 12noon; Tuesday 7.30am -<br />
12noon; Wednesday 3.00pm - 7.00pm; Thursday 12noon- 7.00pm; first Saturday<br />
of the month 9.00am - 11.00am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: collect whole blood & plasma in order <strong>to</strong> share life's best<br />
gift by the provision of quality blood products, tissues <strong>and</strong> related services for the<br />
benefit of the community. Target groups: 16-70 year olds.<br />
BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA BUNDABERG INC<br />
Street Address: 78 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1127 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 4699 f: (07) 4153 4699<br />
Meeting place: 78 Woongarra Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 12.00pm (Tuesdays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: A community support service for the hearing impaired <strong>and</strong><br />
their families. Providing hearing rehabilitation sessions including lip reading <strong>and</strong><br />
signed english classes for the hearing impaired. Community education through<br />
talks <strong>to</strong> community groups.<br />
BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED FRIENDSHIP CLUB<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1922 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 3341<br />
Meeting Place: Family Centre, Kensing<strong>to</strong>n Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meet for general meeting <strong>and</strong> social day on the<br />
third Wednesday of each month from 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 2.00pm.<br />
Service description: this is a social club for people who are vision impaired.<br />
Family members & volunteers welcome as sighted helpers. <strong>Activities</strong>: byo/bbq<br />
lunch alternative months, mini-market, board games, swish, spelling bees/quizzes,<br />
bus trips. Monthly taped magazine chatter <strong>and</strong> weekly talking newspaper. Annual<br />
events - white cane luncheon, Christmas party.<br />
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LIONS CLUB OF BUNDABERG NORTH<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1293 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 9134 ah m: 0427 857 907<br />
E: hin<strong>to</strong>n83@bigpond.net.au w: www.bundabergnorthql.lionwap.org<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> create <strong>and</strong> foster a spirit of underst<strong>and</strong>ing among the<br />
people of the world. To promote the principles of good government <strong>and</strong> good<br />
citizenship. To assist financially, culturally, socially <strong>and</strong> morally the h<strong>and</strong>icapped,<br />
disadvantaged <strong>and</strong> infirm of the community, both directly <strong>and</strong> also indirectly. To<br />
encourage service minded people <strong>to</strong> serve their community without personal<br />
financial rewards.<br />
LIONS CLUB OF GIN GIN INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 26 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 3344 ah (07) 4153 9210 bh<br />
E: sheryl.white@bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />
Service description: service organisation.<br />
LIONS CLUB OF MOORE PARK<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 792 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: joan (07) 4159 8272 m: 0427 139 314 f: (07) 4159 8272<br />
E: cj-walker@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Moore Park Bowls Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: dinner meetings 6.30pm for 7.00pm. 3rd Monday<br />
of each month.<br />
QUOTA INTERNATIONAL OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2555 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 2700 m: 0412 011 692<br />
E: glennysmoore@optusnet.com.au w: www.quota.org<br />
Meeting place: 2nd Tuesday: various venues<br />
4th Tuesday at better hearing rooms, 80 Woongarra Street (rear of library).<br />
Operating/meeting times: business meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of<br />
the month at 7.30pm, social dinners on the 2nd Tuesday, 6.30 for 7pm.<br />
Service description: Members of quota international are committed <strong>to</strong> serving<br />
their communities in two primary areas: assisting disadvantaged women <strong>and</strong><br />
children, <strong>and</strong> improving the lives of deaf, hard of hearing <strong>and</strong> speech impaired<br />
individuals as well as general community service.<br />
ROTARY CLUB OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 723 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
M: chris 0428 415 352<br />
Meeting Place: East End Hotel<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on Wednesdays at 6.15pm.<br />
Service description: Community service. Major annual fundraiser “agro trend” in<br />
may each year.<br />
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LIONESS CLUB OF BARGARA<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1208 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4154 4149 (Joyce) (07) 4159 7634 (Kay)<br />
E: dongel@aapt.net.au / stan<strong>and</strong>kaymason@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: CWA Hall, Neilsen Park, Bargara<br />
Operating/meeting times: 2 nd Wednesday each month - 6.30pm for 7pm start<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Lioness is a service club, sponsored by a lions club; mot<strong>to</strong>:<br />
'we serve <strong>to</strong>o' supporting youth, aged, disabled, sight <strong>and</strong> low vision, <strong>and</strong> several<br />
local organisations.<br />
LIONS CLUB OF BARGARA<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8002 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 3089 m: 0409 066 068<br />
E: rinohome@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Bargara Golf Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: 2nd & 4th Monday 6 30pm for 7.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Lions club members are men <strong>and</strong> women who strive <strong>to</strong><br />
make a difference in their local community as well as in communities worldwide.<br />
Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, <strong>to</strong> addressing unmet<br />
health <strong>and</strong> education needs worldwide.<br />
LIONS CLUB OF BUNDABERG HINKLER INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1128 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: coral (07) 4155 3483 ah or (07) 4153 6066 (bh)<br />
f: (07) 4153 6600<br />
E: coral@takalvanmedical.com.au<br />
Meeting Place: Across The Waves Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 1 st <strong>and</strong> 3 rd Tues at 6.30pm for 7.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: community service club.<br />
LIONS CLUB OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 138 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 1340 m: 0429 348 189<br />
E: alancwilliams@bigpond.com w: http://www.users.bigpond.com/acwjcw/<br />
Meeting Place: Burnett Bowls Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 1 st Wed of each month from 6.30pm<br />
for 7pm start <strong>and</strong> on the 3 rd Wed of the month from 6pm for 6:30pm start.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: community service.<br />
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BLUE CARE BLUE NURSING<br />
Street Address: O'connell Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2422 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4131 8777 f: (07) 4151 8442<br />
E: bundy.ds@bluecare.org.au w: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8am <strong>to</strong> 3pm Mon <strong>to</strong> Thurs, 8am – 12pm Frid<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Blue Nursing provides nursing care at home by a team of<br />
community health care professionals. In addition <strong>to</strong> nursing care, blue nursing<br />
staff may coordinate <strong>and</strong> liaise with other health professionals <strong>to</strong> ensure the<br />
patients needs are met.<br />
BREASTSCREEN QUEENSLAND BUNDABERG SERVICE<br />
Street Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hospital Campus Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: appointments 132 050 (07) 4150 2800<br />
F: (07) 4150 2819<br />
W: www.health.qld.gov.au/breastscreen/<br />
Operating/meeting times: screening 8.15am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm (Wed <strong>and</strong> Fri) <strong>and</strong><br />
7.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm (Mon <strong>and</strong> Tues). Appointment bookings 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm<br />
(Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday), assessment clinic Thursday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the service provides a high quality, complete breast cancer<br />
screening <strong>and</strong> assessment service free of charge for women over 40 years of age<br />
including information about breast cancer <strong>and</strong> breast screening; free breast<br />
cancer screening; follow up of abnormalities found on the breastscreen;<br />
counselling; referral treatment if breast cancer is detected <strong>and</strong> an invitation for<br />
rescreening every two years. A doc<strong>to</strong>r's referral is not necessary. Women aged<br />
50-69 are especially encouraged <strong>to</strong> attend every two years as the biggest risk<br />
fac<strong>to</strong>r for breast cancer is age with 70% of all breast cancer diagnosed in women<br />
over the age of 50. Parking is available <strong>and</strong> this service is located next door <strong>to</strong><br />
the red cross blood service, access via queens park road. Tty <strong>and</strong> interpreter<br />
services are available for women with special needs. A satellite service is available<br />
at Hervey Bay <strong>and</strong> rural areas are serviced every two years by the breastscreen<br />
Queensl<strong>and</strong> <strong>Bundaberg</strong> service relocatable service.<br />
B'R'EST FRIENDS<br />
P: Ann (07) 4151 1278 Maxine (07) 4153 1447<br />
Meeting place: QCWA rooms quay street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets every 1 st Mon of each month from 9.30am <strong>to</strong><br />
11.30am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we offer support <strong>and</strong> friendship <strong>to</strong> women who have had<br />
breast cancer. Keeping up with information that is available <strong>and</strong> how <strong>to</strong> access it<br />
in the local area.<br />
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BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1450 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 6245 m: 0439 181 043<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Family Centre Kensing<strong>to</strong>n Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the last Mon of month at 1.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> help people with diabetes.<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT LUNG SUPPORT GROUP INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4307 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4157 7451<br />
Meeting Place: Western Suburbs Leagues Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 3 rd Mon of each month at 10.00am<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the group provides access <strong>to</strong> education <strong>and</strong> information on<br />
managing lung disease <strong>and</strong> social support <strong>to</strong> address a patient's psychological<br />
needs. Provides the patient <strong>and</strong> carer with an opportunity for social interaction<br />
<strong>and</strong> sharing experiences is a vital role.<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Postal Address: 211 Targo Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 5524<br />
E: treley@bigpond.net.au w: http://prostate.org.au/<br />
Meeting Place: Family Centre, Opposite Burrum Street Medical Practice.<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 4 th Thurs of each month - doors open<br />
9am for morning tea & meeting new members. Informal meeting commences<br />
10am <strong>to</strong> 11.30am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: meetings are informal with round table discussion on<br />
issues relating <strong>to</strong> treatment following diagnosis. Monthly newsletters inform<br />
members of latest treatments etc. Information on the prostate cancer treatments<br />
available. Guest speakers on health related matters.<br />
BUNDABERG DISTRICT INDIGENOUS HEALTH<br />
Street Address: 241 Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4150 2700 f: (07) 4150 2722<br />
E: debbie_zysk@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Meeting Place: Community Health<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.30am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we offer: support, information, an advocate <strong>and</strong> resources<br />
<strong>to</strong> members of the indigenous community, as well as health departments <strong>and</strong><br />
professionals requiring assistance <strong>and</strong> guidance with relevant issues.<br />
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CORAL COAST<br />
Street Address: Shop 4 / 14 See Street Bargara<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8232 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2575 f: (07) 4159 2576<br />
E: secretary@coralcoast.org.au w: www.coralcoast.org.au<br />
Service description: The Chamber is a proactive <strong>and</strong> motivated membershipbased<br />
organisation representing the interests of business <strong>and</strong> commercial<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>rs as well as those of the wider community.<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – GIN GIN DISTRICT<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 155 Gin Gin 4671<br />
M: 0427 394 417<br />
E: ginginchamber@hotmail.com w: www.ginginqld.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 2nd Tuesday monthly<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> promote the area's natural <strong>and</strong> man made attractions, <strong>to</strong><br />
encourage <strong>and</strong> foster business in the shire.<br />
E.S.A. INTERNATIONAL BETA EPSILON<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 233 Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: cherryl fritz (07) 4157 2587<br />
Meeting Place: HH Innes Room, Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin<br />
Operating/meeting times: 1st <strong>and</strong> 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: E.S.A. is a women's service club. We meet twice a month<br />
<strong>and</strong> participate in a variety of educational activities. We raise money for cancer<br />
<strong>and</strong> local charities, while also supporting community events.<br />
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF BUNDABERG INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 71 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Bible Chapel, 110 Mccarthy Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the first Thursday of each month at<br />
9.30am for 10.00am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Female fellowship club, international, national, district <strong>and</strong><br />
club organisation. Assist Rotary in service activities.<br />
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF BUNDABERG SUNSET INC<br />
Street Address: 4 Searink Court Bargara<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1758 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 2843 m: 0416 072 324<br />
E: j<strong>and</strong>sburke@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting Place: Eastern Suburbs Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 1 st <strong>and</strong> 3 rd Wed of each month.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: female fellowship <strong>and</strong> service club, women related <strong>to</strong><br />
rotarians, community service <strong>and</strong> social functions.<br />
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GIN GIN MEN’S SHED<br />
Street Address: 18 MacPherson Court Gin Gin<br />
M: 0427 214 198 E: bob@50plusfitness.com.au<br />
Meeting place: Baptist Church Shed – English St Gin Gin<br />
Operating/meeting times: 1.00pm 2nd Tuesday of Month<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Provide health <strong>and</strong> wellbeing activities <strong>and</strong> support for local<br />
men. (Also contactable through Bob Dieckmann at the Gin Gin Neighbourhood<br />
Centre)<br />
OLDIES ANGELS AUSTRALIA<br />
Street Address: 4d Targo Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1478 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: james (07) 4153 5468 m: 0414 895 145 f: (07) 4154 3644<br />
E: jamesparkes@bigpond.com.au<br />
Service description: caring, giving, love <strong>and</strong> warmth <strong>to</strong> single senior's who have<br />
lost their partner <strong>and</strong> little or no contact from relatives or friends. Social events,<br />
self help groups, interactivity. In bundaberg only we distribute on a weekly basis<br />
free fresh fruit <strong>to</strong> oldies angels members: delivered by other oldies angels. This<br />
creates a good communication between members. Adopt a buddy program <strong>and</strong><br />
self fund raising events.<br />
SENIORS NETWORK<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2252 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 3066 f: (07) 4151 1813<br />
E: info@bcd.org.au w: www.bcd.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: School Of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the third Monday bi-monthly<br />
(commencing February) from 1.00pm <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: purpose: <strong>to</strong> provide an open forum for seniors <strong>and</strong> other<br />
interested persons <strong>to</strong> identify issues, responses <strong>to</strong> those issues, develop<br />
strategies, <strong>and</strong> share information <strong>and</strong> resources.<br />
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Service Clubs<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – BUNDABERG & DISTRICT<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1363 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 0851 m: 0488 266 637 f: (07) 4159 1392<br />
E: info@bundabergchamber.com.au w: www.bundabergchamber.com.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: third Tuesday of each month<br />
BUNDABERG ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Street Address: Winfield Rd Winfield<br />
Postal address: 923 winfield road winfield 4670<br />
P: (07) 4156 6395 (07) 4159 2116 (07) 4152 4169<br />
M: 0409 347 048 f: (07) 4156 6395<br />
E: aneo@interworx.com.au w: www.arthritis.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Centacare 79 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets from January <strong>to</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber on the last Saturday<br />
of the month at 9.00am for general meeting followed by support discussion <strong>and</strong><br />
guest speakers. September is our birthday while November is the Christmas party<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: support group for adults <strong>and</strong> children <strong>and</strong> their family <strong>and</strong><br />
friends suffering with arthritis. Information, fun, singing, tai chi, support,<br />
friendship <strong>and</strong> quality guest speakers. Lending library for members. Access <strong>to</strong><br />
arthritis self management course <strong>and</strong> activities. Membership only $5 a year.<br />
Phone support ring Marilyn on 4156 6395. Fun guest speaker available <strong>to</strong> other<br />
community groups. Phone 41566395 <strong>to</strong> book.<br />
BUNDABERG HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION<br />
Street Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hospital <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal address: p.o. box 34 bundaberg 4670<br />
P: (07) 4150 2863<br />
E: bhs-foundation@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Service description: you don't have <strong>to</strong> be a doc<strong>to</strong>r or nurse <strong>to</strong> be part of the<br />
team that saves <strong>and</strong> improves the lives of local people. By supporting the<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Health <strong>Services</strong> Foundation, you can be a vital part of the local health<br />
care team assisting with the purchase of medical equipment, research <strong>to</strong> find<br />
cures, training <strong>to</strong> bring the latest advances <strong>to</strong> our medical practices, <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> aid in<br />
the prevention <strong>and</strong> control of chronic disease. To date the foundation has<br />
provided over $100,000 <strong>to</strong> enhance medical <strong>and</strong> nursing services at the<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hospital <strong>to</strong> benefit patients from throughout the <strong>Bundaberg</strong> district<br />
<strong>and</strong> the north burnett who require bundaberg hospital services. If you would like<br />
further information on how <strong>to</strong> contribute <strong>to</strong> the bundaberg health services<br />
foundation, please call for our manager <strong>to</strong> meet with you or speak <strong>to</strong> your<br />
community group.<br />
BUNDABERG HOSPITAL<br />
Street Address: Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4150 2222 f: (07) 4150 2099<br />
E: bundaberg-hsd@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: public hospital.<br />
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BUNDABERG OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP<br />
P: Dulcie Hooper (07) 4159 1729<br />
Meeting Place: School Of Arts Building, 184 Bourbong Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Tues of each month from 9.30am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 11am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we hold informal coffee mornings <strong>to</strong> discuss osteoporosis<br />
<strong>and</strong> exchange information <strong>to</strong> raise awareness of osteoporosis (the silent thief) in<br />
the community <strong>and</strong> hopefully reduce the incidence <strong>and</strong> severity of this crippling<br />
problem.<br />
BUNDABERG STROKE SUPPORT GROUP<br />
Postal Address: 13 Lloyd Street Walkervale 4670<br />
P: diana (07) 4154 4756 debbie (07) 4154 4644<br />
E: ddak@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting Place: Centacare 79 Woongarra Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the fourth Thursday morning of each<br />
month from 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 12noon.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: meetings consist of morning tea, guest speaker <strong>and</strong><br />
general discussion between strokees telling how they cope, some books <strong>and</strong><br />
videos available on loan from our library. Carers also attend meetings.<br />
CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND - BUNDABERG OFFICE<br />
Postal Address: C/- Mater Hospital Professional Suites, 313 Bourbong Street<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 5869 help line: 13 11 20 m: 0407 960 873 f: (07) 4152 1384<br />
E: dallasshang@cancerqld.org.au w: www.cancerqld.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm (office is not<br />
always attended due <strong>to</strong> travel requirements)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: coverage - Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Biggenden,<br />
Gayndah, Mundubbera, Eidsvold, Mon<strong>to</strong>, Gin Gin, Booyal, Dallarnil, Childers,<br />
Burnett Heads, Bargara And <strong>Bundaberg</strong>.<br />
CHILDERS HOSPITAL<br />
Street Address: 44 Broadhurst Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 62 Childers 4660<br />
P: (07) 4192 1133 f: (07) 4192 1100<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: public hospital.<br />
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BUNDABERG PENSIONERS LEAGUE INC<br />
Street Address: Post Office Lane <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 260 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 4370 f: (07) 4151 4370<br />
Meeting place: Pensioners Hall, Post Office Lane<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets on the 3 rd Wed quarterly meeting at 10am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Day <strong>to</strong>urs - pension week - a mini cent sale - Friday <strong>and</strong><br />
hoy - Friday every week.<br />
BUNDABERG UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A)<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2258 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3230 (07) 4154 1572<br />
E: nina89@bigpond.com<br />
Meeting place: Old Christian Brothers building 80 Woongarra Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Endeavours <strong>to</strong> keep people over the age of 40 physically,<br />
mentally <strong>and</strong> socially active. Range of classes available. Membership $22 per<br />
year. Enrolment envelopes are available from <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Community<br />
Development.<br />
BURNETT HEADS OVER 50'S SOCIAL CLUB<br />
Postal Address: 755 Burnett Heads Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 6426<br />
E: betlen@skmoore.com<br />
Meeting place: Progress Hall Burnett Heads Zunker Street<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Social day every Wednesday afternoon playing indoor<br />
bowls, cards, mahjong <strong>and</strong> craft work. Also lending library. Overnight <strong>and</strong> day<br />
bus <strong>to</strong>urs. Hoy <strong>and</strong> cent sale first Saturday of each month. All activities in<br />
Burnett Heads Progress Hall Zunker Street at 1.30pm.<br />
BURNETT SENIOR CITIZENS<br />
Street Address: Corner Targo <strong>and</strong> High Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 4151 South <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Frank Baker (07) 4151 2776 M: 0412 006 032<br />
Meeting place: Coronation Hall, corner Targo <strong>and</strong> High Streets<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>and</strong> Thursday mornings (except public<br />
holidays) 9.00 am start - indoor bowls, table tennis, cards. Tuesday mornings<br />
9.00 am start - new vogue dancing. Second Friday in month 7.00 pm start - new<br />
vogue dancing.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: activities include: new vogue dancing, indoor bowls, table<br />
tennis, card games, bus outings, barbeques <strong>and</strong> a christmas party.<br />
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BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON THE AGEING<br />
Street Address: The Seniors Centre 45 Woondooma Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 76 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3175 (07) 4151 3683 (07) 4157 9561<br />
E: greymat1@tpg.com.au w: www.bundabergcommitteeontheageing.org<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets on the 4 th Tues of each month at 10am.<br />
Service description: To promote the welfare <strong>and</strong> good of all people 50 years<br />
<strong>and</strong> over in <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>and</strong> district. To promote cooperation in the achievement of<br />
the above <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> that end bring <strong>to</strong>gether in committee, representatives of bodies<br />
<strong>and</strong> organisations engaged in furthering the above purposes within <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> district. Also <strong>to</strong> assist in promotion or carrying out surveys, studies <strong>and</strong><br />
research in<strong>to</strong> the matters relating <strong>to</strong> the needs of older people <strong>and</strong> forwarding the<br />
relevant facts <strong>to</strong> the proper bodies <strong>and</strong> organisations. A special purpose vehicle<br />
for persons with disabilities.<br />
“One S<strong>to</strong>p” information centre for older people: Information is available on the<br />
following subjects: social clubs, physical activities, self-education, health-related<br />
matters, accommodation, help agencies requiring volunteers. Located in the<br />
senior Centre building – 45 Woondooma Street (next <strong>to</strong> the library) - every<br />
Tuesday from 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 11am. Call in or phone (07) 4151 3175.<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT MIXED PROBUS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 451 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3660<br />
E: queens3660@westnet.com.au<br />
Meeting place: Tantitha Bowls Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: The Club meets monthly on the third Thursday at<br />
9.00am. Between meetings visits <strong>and</strong> outings are also arranged.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: To provide regular meetings for retired <strong>and</strong> semi-retired<br />
people who appreciate <strong>and</strong> value, in their retirement, opportunities <strong>to</strong> meet<br />
others, enjoy hearing addresses by guest speakers on <strong>to</strong>pical subjects <strong>and</strong> visiting<br />
places <strong>and</strong> organisations of specific appeal <strong>to</strong> members. Membership is open <strong>to</strong><br />
people who have pursued any useful endeavour, resident in bundaberg <strong>and</strong><br />
district who are fully or partially retired. It is also open <strong>to</strong> other people of a<br />
similar level of interest.<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS ASSON INC<br />
Street Address: 45 Woondooma Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1588 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3175 Monday or Friday morning jean (07) 4152 5697<br />
Meeting place: Senior Centre 45 Woondooma Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 11.30am (Monday <strong>and</strong> Fridays)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Cards, indoor bowls, hoy <strong>and</strong> cent sales, old time dancing,<br />
socials, bus trips, barbeques, birthday mornings. Eligibility: 50 years.<br />
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COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INTERFACE PROGRAM (CHIP)<br />
Street Address: Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4150 2732 m: 0438 151 195 f: (07) 4150 2282<br />
Operating/meeting times: 7 days/week 7.00am - 3.00pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: minimise risk of harm <strong>to</strong> clients when discharged back <strong>to</strong><br />
community from a hospital presentation <strong>and</strong>/or admission. Interface between<br />
community <strong>and</strong> hospital. Referral of clients <strong>to</strong> appropriate services.<br />
COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE CARE - PALLIATIVE ACCESS<br />
Street Address: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> Hospital Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4150 2725 f: (07) 4150 2719<br />
E: bbh-palliative-access@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: <strong>to</strong> provide information, referrals, education, consultation<br />
<strong>and</strong> support <strong>to</strong> service providers, clients, carers or contacts of people with a life<br />
limiting illness.<br />
FRIENDLY SOCIETY PRIVATE HOSPITAL<br />
Street Address: 19-23 Bingera Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: PMB 11 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 0666 f: (07) 4151 2180<br />
E: info@fsph.org.au w: www.fsph.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: reception: 7am <strong>to</strong> 8m (Mon-Fri) <strong>and</strong> 7.30am <strong>to</strong><br />
6.00pm (Sat <strong>and</strong> Sun).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the Friendly Society Private Hospital is an 85 bed modern<br />
private hospital with coronary care, medical <strong>and</strong> surgical. Achs accredited since<br />
1991.<br />
GIN GIN HOSPITAL<br />
Street Address: 5 King Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: 5 King Street Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 2222 f: (07) 4157 2689<br />
W: http://wby-app1/web<br />
Operating/meeting times: open 24 hours.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: public hospital.<br />
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DIVISION OF GENERAL PRACTICE (GP LINKS WIDE BAY)<br />
Street Address: Level 1/6 Barolin Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2178 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 0814 f: (07) 4151 0794<br />
E: info@gplinks.org.au w: www.gplinks.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: the division works with 170 general practitioners across the<br />
region <strong>and</strong> is an active partner in a range of primary health initiatives. Program<br />
activities are developed through collaboration <strong>and</strong> networking with other local<br />
health service providers <strong>and</strong> focus on work that general practice cannot feasibly<br />
undertake without support.<br />
HEART SUPPORT AUSTRALIA<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1431 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: Fred Archer (07) 4155 0872 George Bavin<strong>to</strong>n (07) 4155 0080<br />
F: (07) 4151 5746 / (07) 4152 0830<br />
W: www.heartnet.org.au<br />
Meeting Place: Education Room, Friendly Society Private Hospital<br />
Operating/meeting times: 24 hours per day - 7 days per week. Meeting<br />
times: meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 9.30 am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we are committed <strong>to</strong> the establishment of individual self<br />
help management programs <strong>to</strong> assist the rehabilitation of people who have been<br />
diagnosed as having heart problems <strong>and</strong> support for their carers.<br />
HEARTSTART<br />
Street Address: Base Hospital Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 34 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: wayne john (07) 4150 2733 f: (07) 4150 2722<br />
E: heartstart@health.qld.gov.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: no<br />
Service description: Heartstart is a health promotion, chronic disease<br />
prevention <strong>and</strong> cardiac recovery program <strong>to</strong> help people <strong>to</strong>ward a healthier life.<br />
<strong>Services</strong> include (1) health information/education on heart health, blood pressure,<br />
cholesterol, exercise, reducing risk fac<strong>to</strong>rs for chronic disease, healthy eating, food<br />
<strong>and</strong> nutrition; (2) health action education series <strong>and</strong> (3) track walking, advanced<br />
walking <strong>and</strong> fitness training <strong>and</strong> water walking exercise sessions. Free health<br />
action health education sessions are held at the qld ambulance service (bourbong<br />
street) on Thursday's 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 11.15am. Track walking sessions based on<br />
exercise physiology principles are conducted Monday's, Wednesday's <strong>and</strong> Friday's<br />
at our walking track in north bundaberg. Water walking exercise classes are also<br />
conducted at beginners <strong>and</strong> advanced levels <strong>to</strong> assist people with chronic diseases<br />
improve their health <strong>and</strong> wellbeing. Contact the program manager <strong>to</strong> participate<br />
in heartstart programs or for more details about any heartstart services.<br />
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ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES (A.I.R) LIMITED<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2509 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 3970 1800 063 304<br />
W: www.independentretirees.com.au<br />
Meeting place: Burnett Bowls Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets on the 2 nd Friday of the month at 10.00am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: A nationwide, non-political organisation endeavouring <strong>to</strong><br />
reduce discrimination at all levels of government against retirees who do not<br />
receive a full pension. An important aspect of each meeting is a guest speaker.<br />
Chosen from all walks of life, each speaker's <strong>to</strong>pic is related <strong>to</strong> the basic<br />
fundamentals of retirement, such as health, lifestyle, finance <strong>and</strong> government<br />
services. Time is allowed for questions. Membership is open <strong>to</strong> all retirees who<br />
are not receiving a full government pension.<br />
BARGARA 50 AND OVER SOCIAL CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8306 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 1673 (07) 4154 7619<br />
E: heather23@buzzbb.net<br />
Meeting place: St Peters Hall, Bargara opposite garage<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets every Monday 1.00pm for 1.30pm start.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: Yes-plenty close parking beside hall ramp.<br />
Service description: <strong>Activities</strong> such as indoor bowls, darts, cards, mahjong,<br />
rummy kub, <strong>and</strong> craft table. Hoy <strong>and</strong> cent sale every second Saturday of the<br />
month at 1.00 pm. One day bus trips once a month.<br />
3 day bus trip once a year.<br />
BARGARA AND DISTRICT MIXED PROBUS CLUB INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8200 Bargara 4670<br />
P: Barry Brady (07) 4159 3559<br />
Meeting place: bargara golf club<br />
Operating/meeting times: Meets on the 2 nd Wed of each month at 9am-11am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Social activities for retired/semi-retired.<br />
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RAAF ASSOCIATION BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT BRANCH<br />
Street Address: C/-<strong>Bundaberg</strong> RSL, 17 Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 228 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 4134 m: 0447 160 387 f: (07) 4159 4658<br />
E: john-wilson@netspace.net.au<br />
Meeting place: usually Vietnam Veterans Centre, cnr Pitt <strong>and</strong> May Street South<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the second Sunday of each month at<br />
11.30am for midday, no meeting in January.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we are a branch of the Queensl<strong>and</strong> division, raaf<br />
association. Our meetings are combined with a byo bbq <strong>and</strong> family members are<br />
welcome <strong>to</strong> attend. Our branch offers ex RAAF, Commonwealth <strong>and</strong> Allied Air<br />
Force men <strong>and</strong> women the opportunity <strong>to</strong> be a part of the Ex Air Force family.<br />
We participate at all levels of the RAAF association through state <strong>to</strong> national,<br />
enjoy inter branch social activities as well as local social <strong>and</strong> commemorative<br />
activities. Please phone for further details.<br />
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Seniors Groups/Organisations<br />
60 & BETTER PROGRAM - YMCA BUNDABERG<br />
Street Address: 7 Quinn Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 253 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 8224 m: 0427 328 211 f: (07) 4132 8242<br />
E: rayne.juster@ymca.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 8am tilll 5pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the 60 <strong>and</strong> Better Program is designed for anyone over<br />
50 that is wanting <strong>to</strong> engage in a range of activities such as aerobic classes,<br />
weight classes, walk in water classes, cards, ten pen bowling, tai chi, line dancing,<br />
walking groups, lunch <strong>and</strong> morning tea clubs. Costs are reduced for seniors <strong>to</strong><br />
make the experience affordable for all <strong>to</strong> attend.<br />
INDIGENOUS WELLBEING CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 12b/9 Maryborough Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 1963 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 5402 f: (07) 4151 3140<br />
E: info@iwc.org.au w: www.iwc.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 8.30 am - 4.30 pm<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: the Indigenous Wellbeing Centre offers a range of health<br />
<strong>and</strong> community services for Indigenous <strong>and</strong> non-indigenous people across the<br />
<strong>Bundaberg</strong>, North Burnett <strong>and</strong> Fraser Coast regions.<br />
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL BUNDABERG<br />
Street Address: 313 Bourbong Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 715 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 9539 f: (07) 4153 1063<br />
E: materbundaberg@mercycq.com w: www.mercycq.com<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: 54 bed acute private hospital. Orthopaedic, ophthalmic,<br />
geni<strong>to</strong>-urinary, plastic surgery, gynaecological surgery, ent surgery, general<br />
surgery, three operating theatres, one endoscopy room, day surgery, paediatric,<br />
oncology/palliative care, lymphoedema treatment, stress testing <strong>and</strong> general<br />
medical. Volunteer placements at the mater hospital are adapted by our<br />
volunteer’s co-ordina<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> meet the individual needs of the volunteer so that the<br />
experience may be enriching <strong>and</strong> rewarding. At the mater volunteers are highly<br />
regarded members of the <strong>to</strong>tal health care team<br />
OZCARE COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Street Address: 73 Woongarra Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2866 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4131 4250 f: (07) 3620 4325<br />
E: comcare.bundaberg@ozcare.org.au w: www.ozcare.org.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: 8.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm (Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: in home assessment, before or after hospital admission,<br />
general nursing care, wound care, immunisation, veterans affairs, nursing private<br />
packages, continence assessments, palliative care, mental health <strong>and</strong> allied<br />
health. Programs include: in-home respite, personal care, social support,<br />
domestic assistance, high <strong>and</strong> low care packages, in home respite for dementia<br />
<strong>and</strong> behavioural problems <strong>and</strong> veteran home care<br />
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PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S<br />
Postal Address: 41 Pacific Bvd Moore Park 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 8118 m: 0429 427 865<br />
Meeting Place: Brothers Sports Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: third Monday of each month at 10am <strong>to</strong> 12noon<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: support group - no fees or charges. All welcome. Mutual<br />
support for people with parkinsons <strong>and</strong> carers. Information <strong>and</strong> experiences<br />
shared. Guest speakers on relevant <strong>to</strong>pics. Morning tea.<br />
BUNDABERG<br />
ARGYLE GARDENS RETIREMENT VILLAGE<br />
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Retirement & Nursing Homes<br />
Street Address: Twyford Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: Twyford Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4155 1194 f: (07) 4155 1765<br />
E: bundaberg@carlyleresorts.com.au w: www.carlyleresorts.com.au<br />
Operating/Meeting Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Consists of 326 one, two <strong>and</strong> three bedroom independent<br />
living units <strong>and</strong> 74 serviced apartments – three meals daily, laundry, cleaning <strong>and</strong><br />
access <strong>to</strong> all Argyle facilities. Nursing sister <strong>and</strong>/or carers on-site 24 hours per<br />
day. Personal care packages available including: mobility, showering, <strong>to</strong>ileting,<br />
dressing <strong>and</strong> grooming, medication, bed making <strong>and</strong> personal laundry. No<br />
government assessment required. Respite apartments are available.<br />
BLUE CARE MILLBANK VILLAGE<br />
Street Address: O'Connell Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 952 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 0515 f: (07) 4151 1825<br />
E: millbank@bluecare.org.au w: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Hostel providing a safe <strong>and</strong> homelike environment for<br />
residents.<br />
BLUE CARE PIONEER LODGE AND GARDENS<br />
Street Address: Corner Barolin <strong>and</strong> Heaps Streets <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 952 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 0444 f: (07) 4153 4300<br />
W: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Nursing home <strong>and</strong> hostel accommodation.<br />
NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 46 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 3485 m: 0429 016 789<br />
Meeting Place: RSL Quay Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the 2 nd Sat of each month at 1.30pm.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: association provides bowls days, golf days, bbq’s <strong>and</strong> bus<br />
trips for ex-service members of nasho’s.<br />
NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA - CORAL COAST SUB-SECTION<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 8614 Bargara 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 4515<br />
E: dick.coralcoast@bigpond.com w: http://coralcoastnaa.atspace.com/<br />
Meeting Place: Coral Cove Golf Club<br />
Operating/meeting times: meets on the last Sun of each month at 10.30am.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: ex-naval personnel, serving personnel <strong>and</strong> cadets. All<br />
shipmates who have sailed the sea's. Get <strong>to</strong>gether for a few ditties.<br />
VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION DROP-IN-CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 44 May Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2955 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 4599 pension & welfare section: (07) 4152 0139 f: (07) 4153 4599<br />
E: vvaabundaberg@hotkey.net.au w: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~vvaaburnett<br />
Meeting Place: VVAA Drop-In-Centre, 44 May Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Operating/meeting times: 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 1.00pm (Monday <strong>and</strong> Thursday)<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: drop-in-centre for all veterans <strong>and</strong> their families.<br />
Refreshments, advocates & pension officers on site Monday <strong>and</strong> Thursday <strong>to</strong> help<br />
veterans with service <strong>and</strong> disability claims <strong>and</strong> welfare needs. General meetings<br />
held 1st Thursday of each month at 10.00am.<br />
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BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT EX SERVICE WOMEN'S ASSOC INC<br />
Street Address: C/-<strong>Bundaberg</strong> RSL Sub Branch Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal address: p.o. box 228 bundaberg 4670<br />
P: (07) 4159 4134 m: 0417 306 073 f: (07) 4159 4658<br />
E: leonewilson@netspace.net.au<br />
Meeting Place: RSL Quay Street<br />
Operating/meeting times: meetings are generally held at 2.00 pm on the third<br />
Monday of each month from January <strong>to</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber however there are exceptions<br />
when meetings are combined with another activity <strong>and</strong> persons wishing <strong>to</strong> attend<br />
should phone <strong>to</strong> confirm the details. Any visiting ex servicewomen, Australian or<br />
Allied, is welcome <strong>to</strong> attend our meetings. New members are also welcome at a<br />
meeting, without obligation. We hold our annual lunch in November, our agm in<br />
march <strong>and</strong> sometimes host a reunion in July.<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: we offer comradeship <strong>to</strong> women who have served in the<br />
Australian Defence Force or the Forces of the Commonwealth or Allied countries.<br />
We have meetings, outings, luncheons <strong>and</strong> host reunions. We also attend<br />
reunions in other centres. We attend commemorative <strong>and</strong> remembrance activities<br />
as a group. In 2003 our association proudly unveiled <strong>and</strong> dedicated a memorial <strong>to</strong><br />
all Australian Service Women; this memorial is located in Lions Remembrance<br />
Park, Takalvan Street, <strong>Bundaberg</strong>.<br />
BUNDABERG LEGACY INC<br />
Street Address: 17 Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 251 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4152 5958 m: 0418 452 059 f: (07) 4152 5950<br />
E: legacy@bigpond.net.au<br />
Meeting Place: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> RSL<br />
Operating/meeting times: 12noon <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm (Mon) <strong>and</strong> 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm<br />
(Tues, Wed, Thurs).<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: provides care <strong>and</strong> assistance for widows <strong>and</strong> children of<br />
eligible veterans.<br />
GIN GIN RSL SUB BRANCH<br />
Street Address: Milden Street, Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 44 Gin Gin 4670<br />
P: (07) 4157 6555 m: (0411) 176 269<br />
E: tim<strong>and</strong>noeleen@bigpond.com<br />
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BLUE CARE RIVERLEA<br />
Street Address: 1 River Terrace <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 952 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4154 0600 f: (07) 4154 0609<br />
E: riverlea@bluecare.org.au w: www.bluecare.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Nursing home.<br />
GRACEHAVEN LUTHERAN AGED CARE SERVICES<br />
Street Address: 71 Dr Mays Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 71 Dr Mays Road <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4153 8000 f: (07) 4153 2637<br />
E: gracehaven@cofcqld.com.au or care@cofcqld.com.au<br />
W: http://care.cofcqld.com.au/site/agedcare/rv/wb/gracehavenindependent<br />
livingunits.aspx<br />
Operating/meeting times: Office Hours 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm Mon-Fri<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Located in <strong>Bundaberg</strong>, Gracehaven Lutheran homes<br />
retirement village is a picturesque village where you can enjoy comfortable <strong>and</strong><br />
relaxed living in a natural setting. The village has 13 independent living units<br />
which are clustered <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> promote a sense of community <strong>and</strong> security.<br />
As a new resident, you will be warmly welcomed in<strong>to</strong> the village where you can<br />
enjoy a busy social life within the community or choose a more relaxed lifestyle.<br />
The village is situated on the same site as a residential facility that includes a<br />
hostel <strong>and</strong> nursing home. In July 2008, Churches of Christ Care (CARE)<br />
commenced managing Gracehaven Lutheran homes.<br />
JEFFERIS GARDENS<br />
Street Address: 55 Jefferis Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> North<br />
P: (07) 4151 8500 f: (07) 4151 7522<br />
E: jefferis@gardenvillages.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Affordable accommodation for independents over 55.<br />
KEPNOCK GROVE RETIREMENT CENTRE<br />
Street Address: Jocumsen Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: LMB 3 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4131 2222 f: (07) 4131 2200<br />
E: management@kepnockgrove.com w: www.kepnockgrove.com<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Aged care facility centre <strong>and</strong> independent living units.<br />
Personal care, washing, ironing, meals, treatments, medications, observations,<br />
activities, (meeting the needs of elderly people), gardening, maintenance <strong>and</strong><br />
private home services. Volunteers needed: 6.00am – 8.00pm.<br />
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MEILENE RESIDENTIAL CARE<br />
Street Address: Meilene Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: Meilene Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 7527 f: (07) 4151 0224<br />
E: meilene@spiritus.org.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: 52 bed residential care facility <strong>and</strong> independent living units.<br />
Administered by Anglican Care of the Aged. Meilene is supported by Friends of<br />
Meilene <strong>and</strong> by an active volunteer group - new members are welcome.<br />
TRICARE LTD BUNDABERG NURSING CENTRE<br />
Street Address: 12 Fe Walker Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: 12 Fe Walker St <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4151 2611 f: (07) 4153 2007<br />
E: bund@tricare.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Nursing Home - all those services associated with caring<br />
for the elderly people in our community. A Dementia Unit caters for<br />
16 Dementia specific people who need a safe environment. Respite beds are<br />
available. Total bed number is 99. Assessment from ACAT. Current approval from<br />
Commonwealth Government RW 1.12.97, <strong>and</strong> person with highest needs known<br />
at the time of admission.<br />
VILLAGE LIFE<br />
Street Address: 5b Vasey Street Avenell Heights<br />
P: (07) 4151 7548 m: 0409 527 961 f: (07) 4151 7549<br />
E: villagelifebundaberg@bigpond.com.au<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Independent community living. All freshly cooked meals<br />
supplied. Sheets, <strong>to</strong>wels, washed weekly. Concerts, indoor bowls, card games,<br />
happy hour. Occasionally have bus trips <strong>to</strong> beach for fish <strong>and</strong> chips. Seniors<br />
movies once a month. Church service once a month.<br />
CHILDERS<br />
FOREST VIEW HOSTEL<br />
Street Address: Morgan Street Childers<br />
Postal Address: Morgan Street Childers 4660<br />
P: (07) 4126 3190 m: 0427 263 190 f: (07) 4126 1848<br />
E: forestview@internode.on.net<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Aged care facility <strong>and</strong> village units.<br />
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GIN GIN<br />
KOLAN CENTENARY SENIORS VILLAGE<br />
Street Address: Tirroan Road Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3130 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: <strong>Bundaberg</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Council 1300 883 699<br />
W: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au<br />
Operating/meeting times: Waiting list managed by Department of Housing<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: 16 one bedroom self contained public housing units. All<br />
tenants must be over 55 years of age, low income, have been a resident of Kolan<br />
Shire for over 6 months, be prepared <strong>to</strong> accept mixed tenancy, co-operate with<br />
other residents <strong>and</strong> possess the ability <strong>to</strong> live in a non-supportive environment.<br />
KOLAN GARDENS AGED CARE FACILITY<br />
Street Address: Mulgrave Street Gin Gin<br />
Postal Address: 6C Mulgrave Street Gin Gin 4671<br />
P: (07) 4157 3744<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Kolan Gardens is a 20 bed low care facility which allows<br />
long-term residential care for aged citizens, as well as respite assistance close <strong>to</strong><br />
their families in the Kolan Shire. The facility is managed by the churches of christ<br />
care. A Friends of Kolan Gardens Committee has been established <strong>to</strong> cater for<br />
ongoing fundraising.<br />
Returned And Ex-Service Organisations<br />
BUNDABERG AND DISTRICT RSL AND CITIZENS MEMORIAL CLUB INC<br />
Street Address: 17 Quay Street <strong>Bundaberg</strong><br />
Postal Address: P.O. Box 228 <strong>Bundaberg</strong> 4670<br />
P: (07) 4132 6500 f: (07) 4151 6107<br />
E: info@bundyrsl.com.au<br />
Meeting place: RSL Quay Street<br />
Wheelchair accessible: yes<br />
Service description: Dining, functions, promotions <strong>and</strong> Bingo.<br />
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