A Local Guide to Services and Activities - Bundaberg Regional ...
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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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