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e-Newsletter February 2017
Hi All,
For the latest news and information please see below.
Up- coming CQFLPN eventsCentral Queensland Family Law Pathways Network & Relationships Australia proudly present:
CQFLPN Amanda Waegeli, “Latest Approaches in Supporting Voices Hearers” 16 Bolsover St – near North St. 21st March. Registration from 8.30am. Start 9am sharp – finish before 4pm. FREE. Amanda Waegeli is a voice hearer in recovery, an ambassador for the Hearing Voices Community of Queensland and Chairperson of the Australian Hearing Voices Establishment Project. She is well-known and recognized in the International Hearing Voices Network as a peer mentor, trainer, presenter, group facilitator, and builder of hearing voices networks. Her powerful spoken, filmed and written work in the media and through her music has been well received globally, and assisted many individuals and organizations to have a greater awareness and understanding of what it is like to hear voices and how best to live with these experiences in a recovery orientated way. Open to support workers, clinicians, those with lived experience, families and carers. Contact [email protected]
CQFLPN Clarissa Rayward workshop, Centacare, 16 Bolsover St – near North St. 9th June . FREE .Clarissa Rayward heads up BFLC and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Clarissa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since her admission to the profession in 2003. Clarissa brings to the firm a wealth of experience in all aspects of family and relationship law. With training in mediation and collaborative law, Clarissa offers a unique approach to family law matters focusing on out of Court resolution.
Clarissa also has extensive experience in appearing in both the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court in both children’s and property proceedings. Clarissa is also an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Separate Representative, representing children in complex Family Law and Child Protection Proceedings before the Courts. Clarissa has a deep passion for business and has grown BFLC from its inception in 2008 as a single practitioner firm to the multidisciplinary practice it is today. In 2015 Clarissa
published her first book ‘Splitsville- How to separate, stay out of Court and stay friends’. Details to be advised ASAP. Contact [email protected]
Rise in cases of suspected child abuse flagged in CQ. Brigid Simeoni. News Mail: 30th January (excerpts) THE number of families flagged with authorities as being suspected of child abuse in Central Queensland rose in the three months to September. The latest Department of Child Safety data shows 1812 reports of alleged harm or risk of harm requiring investigation in the year to September 2016, with 756 cases substantiated. This was 106 more reports than the 1706 recorded in the previous three months, but 197 fewer than September 2015. There were 925 children on long-term protection orders in the Central Queensland region, covering Rockhampton, Gladstone, the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and South Burnett. The figures showed this was a slight increase on the 918 children on long-term orders in the June 2016 quarter and 40 more than a year earlier. Across Queensland the proportion of investigations starting on time increased from 35% to 38% - the first improvement in three years - with 89% of those that were required to start within 24 hours doing so. The figure for those with five and 10-day timeframes was 26%. Response times for individual regions are not available.
Family Factors: Source: Department of Child Safety 2015-16 statistics About the families Child Safety Services worked with: * In about two thirds of households where there was harm or risk of harm to a child, at least one parent had a current or past drug/alcohol problem. * Almost half the households had had domestic or family violence in the past year. * About 45% had at least one parent who had been abused as a child. * More than half had at least one parent with a criminal history. * Almost half had at least one parent diagnosed with a mental illness.
To read the complete article, please click on News Mail
Prevalence of ICE in families of children entering care: DCCSDS study: PeakCare Qld : 10th February In late 2016, the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services conducted a once-off study based on a representative sample regarding the prevalence of methamphetamine use amongst parents whose children came into care (either intervention with parental agreement or child protection order).
The major findings of the study included: One in every three children who came into the care of the Department had a
parent with a current or previous methamphetamine use recorded For the vast majority (over 80 per cent) the methamphetamine type was
recorded as ICE In the majority of cases (65 per cent) where parental ICE use was recorded,
the use of ICE was reported to have occurred in the last 12 months, but not prior to that. This indicates most of these parents had only recently begun using ICE.
The findings suggest that methamphetamine use by this particular cohort of families is now more prevalent than alcohol misuse. Approximately ten years
ago (2006-07) alcohol was the most common substance misused (51 per cent), followed by marijuana (23 per cent) and heroin (7 per cent).
It is important to not read more into these findings than was intended. For example, the representative sample was limited to those families whose children became the subject of intervention with parental agreement or a child protection order and making assumptions based on these findings about the prevalence of methamphetamine use by parents within the general population should be avoided. It’s also not possible to deduce from these findings the proportion of families who, for reasons other than their use of methamphetamines, may have come to the attention of the Department and/or been made subject to these particular interventions. The findings are nevertheless disturbing and strongly suggest a need to examine the service models and responses being provided by both government and non-government sector agencies. Are they designed and being delivered in a manner that effectively caters for the needs of children, parents and families where methamphetamines are being used? Are there differences to be taken into account when working with parents who are using methamphetamines compared to parents who mis-use alcohol and/or other substances? You can participate in the blog associated with this article by clicking on Peakcare and scrolling down.
Why some children are more likely to go back into care than others: Child Family Community Australia: 24th FebruaryEach year, local authorities in England act as corporate parents for the 100,000 children who are placed in care . One important responsibility a parent has to their child is to provide them with stability. This helps them to feel secure and to develop attachments with caregivers, as well as a sense of identity and belonging. A lack of stability during childhood can affect normal cognitive and emotional development, and have long-lasting negative consequences . For children in care, achieving stability often focuses on reducing the number of moves between foster carers or changes in social workers. What is less often considered is the process of leaving the care system. Ideally, a child leaving the care system should move to a long-term, stable environment. But we know that some children become caught in a “revolving door”, with repeated entries and exits in and out of the system throughout their childhood. To understand which groups of children in England are most likely to re-enter care, my colleagues and I have analysed administrative data from the Department for Education. Overall, we found that one-third of children re-entered care within five years of leaving it. Our sample looked at 4,076 children who exited care in 2008. By 2013, more than 35% had re-entered it. There are three factors which influence the likelihood of a child re-entering the care system: how they leave, their characteristics, and how stable the placement was in the first place. To read the complete article please click on CFCA-AIFS
ANU Survey of Family Law System Professionals Associate Professor Bruce Smyth from the Australian National University is investigating how families stuck in high-conflict make shared-time arrangements after separation ‘work’ (or not ‘work’) for their children – emotionally, practically and financially. He’s seeking the views of family law system professionals (e.g., FDRPs, mediators, lawyers, judicial officers, etc.) about: (a) their attitudes to shared-time arrangements in different circumstances; (b) whether they use particular strategies when working with high-conflict clients or cases; and (c) what impact – if any –
working with high-conflict cases has on their personal wellbeing. Bruce is hoping you might be willing to help by participating in this important study. Participation is voluntary. The survey is anonymous, and takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. All information will be treated in strict confidence as far as allowed by law. To take the survey, please click here More detailed information is available in the Participant Information Sheet If you would like to discuss any aspect of the study, please contact Bruce on (+61) 1800 702 927 (toll free, business hours AEDT) or email: [email protected] The ethical aspects of this research have been approved by the Australian National University Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol 2013/574).
New National Pathways WebsiteThe new National Pathways Website at www.familylawpathways.com.au is now live for you to peruse. The mobile version has also been turned on. If you are a member of CQFLPN and wish to access the members only area of this site, please contact me for the username and password required.
CQFLPN information can now be accessed through this new site, as well as through the Queensland site http://www.qldfamilylawnet.org.au/ which will continue to remain live.
Service InformationFamily Drug Support expanding their Queensland ServiceFamily Drug Support are expanding their support services for families and significant others across Queensland. Family Drug Support provides support to families affected by alcohol and other drugs. The service offers a 24hr telephone support line, family support groups and they deliver the "Stepping Stones Program" and "Stepping Forward" sessions in targeted locations across the state. Family Drug Support also offer the "Bridging the Divide" program to upskill service providers in family support needs and increase the capacity of treatment services to engage with families.
For more information please contact the Queensland Project Manager Dom Shelley via mobile: 0419 689 857 or email: [email protected] and visit the Family Drug Support website here http://www.fds.org.au/
Consultations are open to renew Queensland Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Strategic Plan 2014-2018. Darambal Convention Centre DREAMTIME. The views of the community, people with lived experience, their families, carers and supporters as well as frontline service providers help shape reform. More information at www.qmhc.qld.gov.au
Lived experience Forum 13th March 9.30 -3.00 REGISTER
Community Forum 13th March 9.30 -3.00 REGISTER
The Smith Family is offering free training in its early numeracy program, Let’s Count: Session 1. Wednesday 3rd May 9.30am – 2.30pm Session 2. Wednesday 14th June 9.30am – 2.30pm Let’s Count is a two part course aimed at Early Years Educators, and is designed to improve the numeracy skills of children aged 3-5 years. The professional development sessions will give you practical skills to assist parents to explore and provoke numeracy learning potential in everyday routines and young children’s play. The sessions will also be an opportunity to share knowledge with your peers in a friendly, professional environment. Places are limited so book to secure your spot today! For more information and to register please visit Eventbrite Register Here!
For more details please contact:Dianne Holloway [email protected] 0481 905 240orJane Carpenter [email protected] (07) 3115 6226
NewsAbout Last Night: How can I stop my anxiety from sabotaging my relationship? Maureen Matthews: Brisbane Times: 21 JanuaryQ: I'm 27, with a good job, and a lovely partner. We might be thinking about starting a family, if I wasn't a chronic worrier. I worry about global disasters, accidents, illness, crime, and money. I am a healthy eating fanatic, and only buy organic. Making important decisions panics me, and I often sit up in bed gasping with terror for no reason, and am too wound up to enjoy sex. This is horrible for me, and is driving my partner nuts. How can I avoid sabotaging our relationship?
A: Anxiety and depression are common mental health problems, Instead of beating yourself up, talk to your doctor. You might benefit from some counselling, or medication, if your anxiety is interfering with your ability to function. By taking this seriously, as a health issue, and not a character flaw, you can eliminate the worry thread about being wrong. Another way to eliminate more worry threads from your inner chatter is to "mind your own business". In Byron Katie's seminal work, Loving What Is, she divides issues into three categories. Your business is anything that you can affect that relates to you, such as what you choose to eat, how you manage your finances, your personal safety and security, and so on.
Other people's business is not your concern. It is for the other person to manage their health and safety, make decisions that affect them, and arrange their own affairs. When you worry about other people's business, you not only overload yourself, you can also fall into the trap of nagging, or preaching, which is counter-productive, and only adds to their stress. You can listen to people, and be supportive, but do not take their issues onboard.
The other sphere Katie identifies she calls "God's business". This not a religious concept, and I prefer "the universe's business". These are global, social and political issues such as politics, war, climate change and other problems that are out of your control. She does not suggest that you should put your head in the sand, and disengage from such matters, but it is not helpful for you to waste your emotional energy worrying about them. Worry changes nothing; acting where you can does. To read the complete article please click on Brisbane Times
Domestic violence: Shelter releases step-by-step guide for women ready to flee abusive relationships: Stephanie Zillman: ABC: 27 JanuaryNot wearing scarves or long jewellery during a violent argument, staying away from the kitchen where knives might be easily accessible, and ditching smartphones that can be tracked via GPS. It is frightening advice, but can be the difference between life and death during violent arguments. A new booklet full of hard won wisdom on how to safely leave abusive relationships is being released in hardcopy and online by Darwin women's shelter, Dawn House. For a former client of the refuge, Claire (not her real name) the step-by-step plans are exactly what she needed when fleeing her violent former partner. "I literally ran out of the relationship I was in ... I drove my car out through fences. I left a lot, I lost a lot," Claire said. By the time Claire arrived at the doors of the refuge, she was 15 kilos underweight, terrified, but finally safe.
Alex Richmond is the community educator at Dawn House, and said the resource helped women who, due to trauma, could not plan a safe escape. "When people are highly traumatised, thinking through really complex arrangements like how exactly you're going to leave a relationship that's this violent and this frightening is really difficult to process," Ms Richmond said. She said there was also information for women who might still be living with a violent abuser, and how they could stay safer while still in the relationship. "It's important to remember that these women didn't fall in love with someone because they violently assault them — they fell in love for the same reason that anybody does," Ms Richmond said. To read the complete article please click on ABC To access the booklet please click on Safety Planning
Father of three jailed after five domestic violence offences Sarah Barnham. The Queensland Times: 4th February “STAY out of trouble." These were the parting words a friend left for a Gladstone father of three at the Gladstone Magistrate Court yesterday, as he was whisked away to serve a 12-month jail term. But it was three words the 41-year-old needed to hear earlier, after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated contravention of a domestic violence order. The man wasn't off to a good start, turning up to his court sentencing 45 minutes late, walking in as Gladstone Magistrate Melanie Ho began to issue a warrant for his arrest. The court heard on May 30 about 7pm, the man attended the complainant's residence to drop off one of the three children he shared with her. The person holds a current domestic violence protection order against him. They told police he was highly intoxicated and agitated, but left after dropping off the child without causing a scene. However, at about midnight, the woman woke up to see him standing at the back door trying to get in. Shouting at her, the man demanded she give him his "f***ing keys" or to let him inside the house. Opening a small gap in the door, the woman tried to hand the man his keys, but reaching through the door he grabbed her hair and pulled, causing her to scream, while hurling abuse at her. Managing to shut and lock the door with the three children inside, the court heard she was too scared to leave the house and report it for two days. Police prosecutor sergeant Barry Stevens said the man had a history of domestic violence, two occasions involving the same person and three with another, spanning over five years. For this reason, Gladstone Magistrate Melanie Ho gave the man a 12-month jail term, to be released after April 3 2017. The see the original article please click on The Queensland Times
Court Decisions of InterestAppeals Court Judgements Bangi & Belov [2017] FamCAFC 5 03 Feb 2017: NOTE: The period for seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court has not expired.FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – CHILDREN – Where the father appealed final parenting orders that the child live with the mother – Where the father alleged the orders were based on inconsistent findings and findings not supported by the evidence – Whether the trial judge failed to give adequate weight to the family consultant’s view about the mother’s parenting capacity – Whether the trial judge erred in the weight she gave to the family consultant’s evidence – Where the mother did not respond to evidence as to risk in the child’s living circumstances and this evidence was accepted by the trial judge – Where the family consultant was not aware of this evidence when he made his recommendations – Where the trial judge erred in the weight she gave to the family consultant’s evidence in these circumstances – Appeal allowed. FAMILY LAW – COSTS – COSTS CERTIFICATES – Where there was no order as to costs made – Where the appeal succeeded on errors of law – Costs certificates ordered for the appellant for the appeal and rehearing
COG15 & Child Support Registrar and Anor [2016] FamCAFC 272 22 Dec 2016FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – LEAVE TO APPEAL – CHILD SUPPORT – Where the appeal from the Social Security Appeals Tribunal to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia was filed before the commencement of the Tribunals Amalgamation Act 2015 (Cth) but heard and determined afterwards – Where ss 110B and 110F of the Child Support (Registration and Collection Act) 1988 (Cth) thus applied as though they were not repealed (s 7(2)(e) Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth)) and the Family Court of Australia had jurisdiction to hear the appeal – Where the appellant’s claim that he was denied procedural fairness lacks substance – Where the appellant was afforded a reasonable opportunity to present his case – Where it was open to the trial judge to find that the appeal book provided by the first respondent comprised copies of all of the documents before the Social Security Appeals Tribunal – Where the trial judge addressed these documents at length and clarified with the appellant where they were referred to in the reasons for judgment of the Social Security Appeals Tribunal – Where the court is satisfied these documents were before the Social Security Appeals Tribunal – Where it was not established that the trial judge failed to have regard to these documents – Where a financial impact resulting from court orders does not by itself justify a grant of leave to appeal – Where the view expressed by one judge when hearing a security for costs application cannot bind another who subsequently hears and determines the appeal – Where the appellant’s claim of bias was not distinctly made and clearly proved – Where it is not open to the appellant to suggest that the trial judge determined the matter without having read the reasons for judgment of the Social Security Appeals Tribunal – Where the appellant’s complaints comprise bare assertions and are devoid of detail or substance – Where the grounds of appeal failed to demonstrate any error of law – Where there is no error of principle or substantial injustice – Application for leave to appeal dismissed.FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – COSTS – Where the first respondent sought their costs in the event leave to appeal was not granted – Where the appellant was wholly unsuccessful – Where financial impecuniosity is not a bar to an order for costs where such order is otherwise justified – Costs ordered in favour of first respondent.
First Instance JudgementsSuttikul and Anor & Suttikul and Ors [2017] FamCA 70 03 Feb 2017FAMILY LAW – ADOPTION – Jurisdiction of the Family Court of Australia – Emphasised that s 60G of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) only empowers the Court to grant leave to applicants to commence adoption proceedings in the proper forum – Where there are adoption proceedings on foot in the Supreme Court of NSW – Decided this Court has no power, absent some underlying justiciable issue, to make declarations that are binding on and enforceable in other superior courts of record – Where there is no issue to be decided under the Family Law Act – Order that the application is dismissed FAMILY LAW – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Abuse of Process – Where the declarations sought by the applicants would render nugatory the pending hearing before the Supreme Court of NSW – Concluded the application was designed to outflank the immigration dispute pending before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the adoption proceedings pending before the Supreme Court of NSW – Order that the application is dismissed ResourcesAdolescent Withdrawal GuidelinesThe YSAS (Youth Support and Advocacy Service), based in Victoria, recently released an updated version of the "Adolescent Withdrawal Guidelines". The guidelines provide a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the foundations of good youth AOD practice, alongside specific information on a wide variety of substances, their effects, withdrawal symptoms, information on supportive care, and medication advice. Download "Adolescent Withdrawal Guidelines 2016" (3.3MB PDF)
Finding out about child protection in QueenslandThis Queensland Family and Child Commission resource aims to help the community understand the child protection system in simple and clear language. This guide provides summary information on rights, how to be heard and services that can help people in contact with the child protection system in Queensland. More information on the QFCC website. Download the guide via the QFCC website (PDF)
PublicationsPrevalent and Preventable Conference ReportLate last year, Our Watch and the Australian Women Against Violence Alliance (AWAVA) held a three day conference: Prevalent and Preventable: International Conference on Practice and Policy in the Prevention of Violence against Women and their Children. Since then, Our Watch has led the development of a reflections report on the conference, capturing some of the key themes that were discussed at the conference as well as feedback shared by delegates via Twitter and evaluation surveys. Click here to access the Prevalent and preventable conference report .
A guide to emotional health & wellbeing during pregnancy & parenthoodNow available from Beyond Blue – along with a number of other useful wellbeing guides. If you're a health professional, an organisation or group, or if you're organising an event and require a lot of resources, you can register
with beyondblue to access our organisation catalogue. This allows you to order multiple copies at once. If you'd like to speak to someone about beyondblue information resources, please call 1300 22 4636.
Events, Training and Meeting Date ClaimersBetween e-Newsletters you can find regularly updated Events, Training and Meeting information at http://www.qldfamilylawnet.org.au/networks/central-queensland Events and trainingOfficial NDIS Calendar of events - ongoingThe Queensland Government Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services has developed an NDIS events calendar. This calendar provides information for people with disability, families and carers, service providers, businesses and the general community about upcoming events and activities related to the NDIS. Events shown in the calendar are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by the Queensland Government. See the Events Calendar
NAVIGATING THE RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF TRAUMA; SELF CARE FOR PROFESSIONALS Monday, 27 February 2017 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm UnitingCare Community 229 Musgrave Street. Cost $157.74 This one day seminar will explore recent developments in neurobiology of trauma and provide links between the neurobiology of trauma and its impacts upon professionals. This package explores the complex work setting and the impact of this work, including providing a framework for understanding and responding to the impacts of trauma and prevention. To register please click here
Triple P Parenting Seminar for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs.: Raising Confident, Competent Children. CentacareCQ, 16 Bolsover St- near cnr of North st. 9.30am – 11am. Wednesday, 1st March. Delivered by CentacareCQ. To register, please call 1300 523 985
The Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN and Central Queensland Hospital & Health Service will be holding its second Suicide Prevention Workshop – Continued Conversation at Dreamtime Cultural Centre 1 March. Reg 7.45 Start 8.30 -12.30. For more information and to RSVP please contact [email protected]
Future Directions of Domestic and Family Violence in the Capricornia Police District. CQIRP Building, CQUniversity, 630 Ibis Avenue Nth. Rockhampton. March 2nd and 3rd. Registration starts at 8.15. FREE. Light refreshments provided – including lunch on day one. RSVP 24th February to [email protected] or ph 0419 706 536
GLADSTONE: RAGE (Thursday 2 March 2017)This one-day’s training is for all professionals who work with angry and violent adolescents and who would be interested in learning how to facilitate this six-week course effectively. Cost $350. For more information and to register please send an email to ([email protected]) with the names of all interested in attending and i will register them and reply with an invoice. GLADSTONE: MAAD (Friday 3 March 2017)MAAD is a one-day’s workshop for all professionals and equips them with knowledge and practical skills to respond to and de-escalate angry and violent adolescents on a one on one level. The information is also good to pass on to parents and carers of angry and violent
teens. Cost $300. For more information and to register please send an email to ([email protected]) with the names of all interested in attending and i will register them and reply with an invoice.
BLACKWATER. You're Invited! Grand opening of the Blackwater Aquatic Centre, part of the Hunter Street Sports Precinct. March 4th 10.30am FREE
Rockhampton MS Swimathon Saturday 4 March 2017, 6am - 6pm CQ University Community Sports Centre - Building 26, Bruce Highway. The MS Swimathon is a fun event for family and friends, able to be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. Please consider getting involved or make a donation. For further information visit www.MSswimathon.com.au or contact Amanda Johnston 4937 6275 M 0428 984 176 E [email protected] W www.msqld.org.au
NDS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Forum Rockhampton Leagues Club, Phillips Lounge, 6th March, 9am – 1:00pm. The Forum will assist in your understanding and development of your knowledge of the recently released ILC Commissioning Framework, guidelines, toolkit, ILC outcomes and Community Inclusion and Capacity Development (CICD) Program Guidelines. ILC Program guidelines are the mechanism through which the NDIA are administering the ILC funds. Cost: NDS Members $30; Non-Members $40. RSVP 24th February. Click here to register: Rockhampton
ADCQ: Understanding and Preventing Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace – Advanced. ADCQ Level 1, 209 Bolsover St. March 6th 9.30am- 1.30pm. Cost $189.40. For more information and registration please contact [email protected] or 1300 130 670 or 49335104
ADCQ: Unconscious Bias. ADCQ Level 1, 209 Bolsover St. March 7th 9.30am- 1.30pm. Cost $189.40. For more information and registration please contact [email protected] or 1300 130 670 or 49335104
ADCQ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MOVIE EVENT 7 March, Birch Carrol and Coyle Rokhampton Cinemas. 6pm for nibbles; movie Hidden Figures starts at 6.45. Cost $15 pp inc. drinks and nibbles. RSVP by 27th Feb. For more information and to find out how to make payment please contact Alison Cox at [email protected] or phone 4933 5104
Zonta International Women’s Day Breakfast March 8: 6.15am for 6.30am start. Frenchville Sports Club, Clifton St. Cost $35. For more information and to find out how to make payment please contact [email protected] or phone 0423 196 026
Triple P Parenting Seminar for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs.: Raising resilient Children. CentacareCQ, 16 Bolsover St- near cnr of North st. 9.30am – 11am. Wednesday, 8th March. Delivered by CentacareCQ. To register, please call 1300 523 985
Taranganba Family Fair Thursday March 9th 2017 – 3pm - 6pm. Communities for Children FP Capricorn and Taranganba State School would like to invite Service Providers to exhibit at the Taranganba Family Fair. The Fair is a free, family-friendly event and provides an opportunity for Services to share their information with the students and families at the School. There are almost 700 students enrolled and with prizes, entertainment and heaps for children to do it promises to be an awesome autumn afternoon. It is free for stallholders to exhibit: just provide children with a fun activity at your stall and provide your
own marquee, table and chairs. Please register at Registration Form . For more information, please contact me on 4924 8123 or [email protected].
Women’s Wellness Expo for 2017. Thursday 9th March. 9:30am-1:30pm. Rockhampton Leagues Club. Contact Chantelle ([email protected]) or call 49 226 585 for more information or enquiries.
EMERALD. FREE Community Presentation – You Too Could Save A Life: CQUniversity Emerald, 10th March. 6pm-7.30pm. BBQ Dinner and drinks available for purchase from 5pm. Info on Emergency First Aid – at site farm/road; at home; CPR and Defibrillation.
YEPPOON. Triple P Parenting Seminar for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs.: The Power of Positive Parenting. CentacareCQ, 5/15 James St – cnr. Mary St. 10 March. 9.15am – 10.45am. FREE .Delivered by CentacareCQ. To register, please call 1300 523 985
EEA Corporate Ties Trivia Night in support of Relay for Life and the Cancer Council Friday 10th March, 6pm for 7pm start Frenchville Sports Club Clifton St. $15pp for teams of up to 8 or $20pp on the night. RSVP by 24th Feb to [email protected] or ph 4927 4588
The Annual General Meeting Central Queensland Community Suicide Prevention Network Monday 13 March at 4.30 PM at Uniting Care Qld. 229 Musgrave Street, North Rockhampton Light refreshments will be served. RSVP 5PM 8 March
Introduction to mediation skills 13-17 March. Cost - $1,945.00 or $1,586.00 Concession*This course is fully catered. *A concession price is available for full time students and pension card holders. Click here to register
Consultations are open to renew Queensland Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Strategic Plan 2014-2018. Darambal Convention Centre DREAMTIME. The views of the community, people with lived experience, their families, carers and supporters as well as frontline service providers help shape reform. More information at www.qmhc.qld.gov.au
Lived experience Forum 13th March 9.30 -3.00 REGISTER
Community Forum 13th March 9.30 -3.00 REGISTER
ADCQ: Recruitment and Selection. ADCQ Level 1, 209 Bolsover St. March 16th 9.30am- 1.30pm. Cost $189.40. For more information and registration please contact [email protected] or 1300 130 670 or 49335104
YEPPOON. Triple P Parenting Seminar for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs.: Raising Confident, Competent Children. CentacareCQ, 5/15 James St – cnr. Mary St. 17 March. 9.15am – 10.45am. FREE. Delivered by CentacareCQ. To register, please call 1300 523 985
CQFLPN Amanda Waegeli, “Latest Approaches in Supporting Voices Hearers” 16 Bolsover St – near North St. 21st March. Registration from 8.30am. Start 9am sharp – finish before 4pm. FREE. Amanda Waegeli is a voice hearer in recovery, an ambassador for the Hearing Voices Community of Queensland and Chairperson of the Australian Hearing Voices Establishment Project. She is well-known and recognized in the International Hearing Voices Network as a peer mentor, trainer, presenter, group facilitator, and builder of hearing voices networks. Her powerful spoken, filmed and written work in the media and through her music has been well received globally, and assisted many individuals and organizations to
have a greater awareness and understanding of what it is like to hear voices and how best to live with these experiences in a recovery orientated way. Open to support workers, clinicians, those with lived experience and carers. Contact [email protected]
DATECLAIMER: WIN Rockhampton Cultural Diversity Forum, Empire Hotel Conference Room, 5 East St. 22nd March 9am – 3pm . FREE. Focus – Building Effective Communication. Presenters include David Engwicht and Yasmin Khan For more information please contact Natalia Muszkat [email protected] or 0487 422 142.
Looking Through the Lens – The fundamentals of the Autism Spectrum. Friday 24 th
March, 9am -12 noon. 100 Jardine St (Access Recreation Inc Hall) Cost $60pp + GST. The workshop covers: Understanding Autism; the characteristics of Autism and the impact on individual functioning; Intervention strategies and principles of best practice in the support of clients with Autism; task analysis and visual supports. Handouts & Cert of attendance. To book email [email protected] or phone Jordon on 4922 7151 by 13th March.
Triple P Parenting Seminar for the parents/carers of children up to 3yrs.: Raising Resilient Children. . CentacareCQ, 5/15 James St – cnr. Mary St. 24 March. 9.15am – 10.45am. FREE. Delivered by CentacareCQ. To register, please call 1300 523 985
ASIST Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th March, Community Health Building, Room 3, Cnr Cambridge and Bolsover Sts, 8.30 – 4.30pm Cost:$150.00 per participant (including catering) . For more information and to enroll please contact [email protected] or phone 49205700
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING DAY 9:00 am to 4:00 pm WEDNESDAY 12 April. FRENCHVILLE SPORTS CLUB, Clifton Street. COST: $187 PER PERSON INCLUDING GST. MORNING TEA & LUNCH will be provided, as well as TEA & COFFEE For bookings contact Wade Mann on 0429 395 840 orEmail: [email protected]
The Smith Family is offering free training in its early numeracy program, Let’s Count: Session 1. Wednesday 3rd May 9.30am – 2.30pm Let’s Count is a two part course aimed at Early Years Educators, and is designed to improve the numeracy skills of children aged 3-5 years. The professional development sessions will give you practical skills to assist parents to explore and provoke numeracy learning potential in everyday routines and young children’s play. The sessions will also be an opportunity to share knowledge with your peers in a friendly, professional environment. Places are limited so book to secure your spot today! For more information and to register please visit Eventbrite Register Here!
For more details please contact:Dianne Holloway [email protected] 0481 905 240orJane Carpenter [email protected] (07) 3115 6226
CQMA’s Taste of the World Festival – International Cuisine.13th May 10am – 4.30pm. Rockhampton Showgrounds, New Exhibition Road, Wandal. For further information please contact 0438 751 974 or [email protected]
Community Auslan I – Rockhampton Term 2 – 2017 Sat 20/05 - Sun 21/05 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Course Duration 2 Days. Course Type Auslan I Full Fee $185.00 Concession $165.00 Auslan I is designed to build on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Auslan Introduction course. This course has a pre-requisite of completion of Auslan Introduction or prior Auslan experience. You will learn more about grammatical structure and the culture of the Deaf community. . For more information please contact Jenny Simpson 4927 9409; M: 0474 764 889 : e: [email protected]: www.deafservicesqld.org.au
CQFLPN Clarissa Rayward workshop, 16 Bolsover St – near North St. 9th June 2017 . FREE .Clarissa Rayward heads up BFLC and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Clarissa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law since her admission to the profession in 2003. Clarissa brings to the firm a wealth of experience in all aspects of family and relationship law. With training in mediation and collaborative law, Clarissa offers a unique approach to family law matters focusing on out of Court resolution.Clarissa also has extensive experience in appearing in both the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court in both children’s and property proceedings. Clarissa is also an Independent Children’s Lawyer and Separate Representative, representing children in complex Family Law and Child Protection Proceedings before the Courts. Clarissa has a deep passion for business and has grown BFLC from its inception in 2008 as a single practitioner firm to the multidisciplinary practice it is today. In 2015 Clarissa published her first book ‘Splitsville- How to separate, stay out of Court and stay friends’. Details to be advised ASAP. Contact [email protected]
The Smith Family is offering free training in its early numeracy program, Let’s Count: Session 1. Wednesday 14th June 9.30am – 2.30pm Let’s Count is a two part course aimed at Early Years Educators, and is designed to improve the numeracy skills of children aged 3-5 years. The professional development sessions will give you practical skills to assist parents to explore and provoke numeracy learning potential in everyday routines and young children’s play. The sessions will also be an opportunity to share knowledge with your peers in a friendly, professional environment. Places are limited so book to secure your spot today! For more information and to register please visit Eventbrite Register Here!
For more details please contact:Dianne Holloway [email protected] 0481 905 240orJane Carpenter [email protected] (07) 3115 6226
ASIST Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd June , Community Health Building, Room 3, Cnr Cambridge and Bolsover Sts, 8.30 – 4.30pm Cost:$150.00 per participant (including catering) . For more information and to enroll please contact [email protected] or phone 49205700
Regular Meetings PLEASE CONFIRM MEETING DETAILS WITH THE LISTED CONTACT BEFORE ATTENDING.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
AA for Women. Every Monday 6.45pm -7.45pm Community Health Building, Cnr Bolsover & Cambridge St. Come along and find out what a Women’s AA meeting is really like, for yourself. Contact Andrea 0422257030 / 49279116
Rockhampton - Monday 8:00pm, Open meeting, St Vincent's Church Hall, Cnr Meade & Herbert Sts. ID Meeting (formerly Ch 6 Motor Cycle Group) Rockhampton ID Group
Rockhampton - Wednesday 8:00pm Open meeting, St Mary's Hall, 155 Nobbs St. Rockhampton
Rockhampton - Saturday 6:00pm Open meeting , 25 George Street, Rockhampton Request as the host is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitations Centre, you must be sober and not intoxicated to enter. Message Stick Meeting Group
Rockhampton West - Sunday 8:00pm, Steps meeting, St Vincent's Church Cnr Meade & Herbert Sts, Rockhampton West Open Meeting.
Yeppoon. AA Meeting - Friday 7:30pm Open meeting. Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St, Yeppoon
Yeppoon - Sunday 9:00am – 10.30am Open meeting Workshop C (d'stairs), Comm Dvlpmnt Ctr. 78 John Street Yeppoon Open Spiritual Concepts meeting. Yeppoon Spiritual Concepts Group
Yeppoon - Sunday 7:30pm Big Book study Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St. Yeppoon Open Big Book Study
Alzheimer’s Association Carer’s Support Group, Rockhampton. First Wednesday of each month 10am -12pm , ( except May 11th) Rockhampton Dementia Support Centre, 238 Richardson Road. Contact: 4928 1926 or email [email protected] DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500
ARAFMI – for friends and loved ones of people with mental illness - meets at Anglicare Musgrave St office in North Rockhampton from 12:30-3pm – starting January 27th. For more information contact Margaret from our Counselling and Family Support Services team on 4930 1500
Big Treble Jams – fortnightly on Tuesdays 3pm -5pm from October 4th at headspace– a music group for young people aged 12-25 interested in music and socializing with other young people. Bring and instrument and come and jam. No instrument – go anyway.
CCDA Committee meeting 2nd Monday of the month starting 10am at Centacare Bolsover St. No meeting in January. Open to interested observers. RSVP to Secretary Carmel Marshall at [email protected]. Strategic cross sector issues will be discussed.
Coffee and Auslan at Bella Via Café, Dean Street, Frenchville ,10am second and fourth Wednesday 10am (starting 11th January). Want to learn Auslan and meet new people. Come along and have coffee – all welcome. Contact [email protected] or 0474 764 889; or, just come along – no appointment needed.
CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s)
Monthly meetings:
Banana Shire – 1st Monday – 12pm to 2pm at Biloela HospitalRockhampton – 2nd Tuesday – 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Community Health on the corner of Bolsover and Cambridge Street Capricorn Coast – 2nd Wednesday – 9.30am to 10.30am at Capricorn Coast HospitalGladstone – 2nd Thursday – 1pm to 3pm at Gladstone Mental HealthCentral Highlands – 4th Tuesday – 10.30am to 12pm at Anglicare – Emerald Office
Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
CQ Community Suicide Prevention Network monthly meetings. For more information please contact Susan Ryan on 0400 658 125 or email the Network on [email protected]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – Community Access every Friday, 9.30am - 12pm. Contact Jenny for more information on [email protected] or 0474 764 889;
DV Network Meeting. Last Wednesday of the month, 10 am – February to November. Rotating venues. Community of Practice model. All welcome. For more information or to be on the meeting reminder list please contact Laurene Carswell on [email protected]
Grow – mental health and personal growthGrow meetings are based on the learned experience of people who have come through significant mental and emotional challenges to a healthier and happier life. They provide acceptance, encouragement, friendship, inspiration and mutual support for participants.
Some of the problems Grow has helped people to manage are depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, isolation, grief, compulsions and diagnosed mental illnesses. People using the program describe a more connected, meaningful and happier life with greater resilience (emotional muscle) to meet life’s challenges.
CQ Grow meetings:ROCKHAMPTON: Every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm and every Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Community Health (Room 3), 82-86 Bolsover St. RockhamptonYEPPOON. Every Wednesday at 6.30 in John St Community Centre Yeppoon.EMERALD: Every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30 pm at the Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Yamala St, Emerald.GLADSTONE: Every Friday 10am tom 12pm at Anglicare, 50 Young St Gladstone.
Please ring 0408 577 403 or 0413 449 008 for any further information.Visit the website www.grow.org.au
Mental Health Carer’s Support Group, CYMHS Conference Room (Opposite Inpatient), Quarry St. Wednesday November 9th 2016 5.30 to 7.30 pm Free. Light Snacks, Tea/Coffee provided. RSVP: Lester Weston (Consumer Carer Consultant) on P: 07 4920 5500 or E: [email protected]
Nara Non meeting –Twelve step programme to support families and friends of those who are addicted to narcotics every Tuesday night at 6.30pm at Community Health in Bolsover street; use Cambridge Street Entrance. If you would like any further information, my contact is Lynn Graham mob: 0419732735.
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Rockhampton: Wednesday nights | 6pm | GumBi GumBi Rehabilitation Centre, 25 George Street Rockhampton
Rockhampton Friday lunchtime I 12.30 I Walali Neighbour Centre, 14b Cambridge Street
Yeppoon: Monday nights | 7.30pm | Room C, Community Centre 80 John Street Yeppoon
Emu Park Thursday nights. L 8.30pm l 42 Richard Street Emu Park Wheelchair access: Open Meeting (support people and non addicts can attend)
If you have any questions or queries or would like any further information please done hesitate to ask.
Local Phone No: 0478 497 237 National Line: 1300 652 820Website: www.na.org.au
Nar-Anon For families and FriendsEvery Tuesday night from 6.30pm. Community Health Building, Corner of Cambridge and Bolsover Sts: Cambridge St entrance., Enquiries: Lynn 0419732735Or call (02) 8004 1214 email: [email protected] www.naranon.com.au
Next Step: Suicide Support Group Meeting. Group open to people who have lost some-one through suicide and are interested in being part of a supportive network and raising awareness of the issue of suicide. For more information please contact Amanda on 0428 841 756 or email [email protected]
Peach Tree Parents. Tuesdays 10am -12noon. Serenity House, 15 Newton Avenue, Yeppoon. Early parenting is one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life. Peach Tree Parents provides an environment of understanding, acceptance and support. Parents are encourage to attend meetings however, the degree of participation is optional. Support groups don’t appeal to everyone. Sometimes just listening to others is extremely helpful. Babies and partners are welcome. Tea, coffee and morning tea are provided. For further information please contact the co-ordinator on 0487 756 633 or email [email protected]
PTSD Support Group - Walali Neighbourhood Centre & Australian Red Cross PHaMs. The groups are a closed, confidential group to support men and women who identify with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder under the guidance of psychologist Mandy Dexter. The groups are held on each Monday afternoon from 3:30 - 5pm, with the men's and women's groups on alternate weeks. Meetings are at the Walali Neighbour Centre, 14b Cambridge Street Rockhampton. Call 4922 0020 to enquire.
Rockhampton Bipolar Fellowship Support Group. Meetings held at the Community Health Centre via Cambridge street entrance. Time 7pm to 8 30pm on the third Tuesday each month. A member will be on the door until 7pm. Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided, gold coin donation if able to. Casual dress and casual thinking. You will not be under any pressure to speak to the members and every word will be confidential, what is said in the room stays in the room. Contact : [email protected] Ph : 0419 715 345. One on one counseling with 40yrs lived experience can be arranged and one off group meetings can be arranged.
Rockhampton Community Access & Equity Reference Group For further information please contact Bob Muir on 4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail: [email protected]
Rockhampton Interagency meetings at Rockhampton Regional Library, 2pm - 4pm: Dates not set for 2017 Rockhampton Interagency is an Open/General Cross-Sector Interagency Network in the Rockhampton Area which aims to support each other and to enhance the delivery of services across the spectrum of community needs. For further information please contact Bob Muir on 4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail: [email protected]
Rockhampton Mental Health Interagency Community of Practice (MHICOP). Third Thursday of the month. 10am – 12pm. Relationships Australia Cnr Berserker and High Sts. Open to professionals, people with the lived experience of mental health challenges, carers, and all those interested in improving mental health support and awareness. For more information please contact Aaron Kenney on 4926 9726 or [email protected]
Rockhampton NAIDOC Committee members would like to welcome you all to the NAIDOC meetings at the Rockhampton Children & Family Centre behind Berserker State School. These meeting are held fortnightly at 10am with the next meeting being on Thursday 10th March 2016. New and fresh idea's that will help make this year's NAIDOC Week Celebrations something to remember, would be welcome. If you require any further information please contact l: [email protected] or the NAIDOC hotline : 0456 864 633
RYIN: The Rockhampton Youth Interagency Network (RYIN) meetings are now held on the first Tuesday of the month. CQU – Yaamba Road Campus, Building 35 (opposite Australia Post and next to coffee shop) 9.00am to 10.00am Chairperson – Jo Peace Secretary – Kylie O’Donnell : Kylie.O’[email protected]
SALT - School to Adult Life Transition Group occurring, 4th Wednesday of the month at 189 Musgrave Street Nth Rockhampton (across from Centrelink). 3.30pm – 4.30pmRole of the Group: The School to Adult Life Transition Committee will:
Bring people together from across the sectors to discuss and find solutions to related issues for young people with a disability transitioning into further education or employment. This includes: information sharing & networking, identifing gaps – seek opportunities – partnerships - seeking opportunities
Stakeholders in the education, training and employment sectors; disability, mental health and community sectors, government representatives, parents, carers and young people with disability – all welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available.
Contact Julie Irwin: 4932-8000 /4932-8010 :M 0407 226 147: [email protected]
Salvation Army, 131 Park St, Nth Rockhampton.FIRST STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMS: The Salvation Army’s First Step Recovery Program seeks to provide education, intervention, support, and care to people with addiction, and also their family and support network. Our aim is to improve the awareness of the issues experienced by people with addiction, also helping families, so that they are all able to work towards recovery and empowerment. We will focus on what addiction really is, and how you can understand it better. How addiction affects your behavior, and how you make decision. Learn coping skills to help you move forward in your future life. And when you are ready, provide ways for you to volunteer, and support others on their journey.
TUESDAY NIGHT RECOVERY PROGRAM The Tuesday night First Step recovery program is for people who are taking the step to move away from their addiction and want to learn how to do that. This group uses The Salvation Army Bridge program which incorporates the AA 12 steps. We want to support and encourage you through this difficult time. You can come to this group at any time.
First Step Recovery is at 5.30 – 8.00pm on Tuesday night
SEE CHANGE
See Change is a 6 week, facilitated, small group for families whose lives have been impacted by Drug and Alcohol issues, and/or Mental Health Issues.
This group operates for 6 weeks each term, either morning or evening for around 2 hours.
Please call 49235600 as spaces are limited in this group.
VERY IMPORTANT FAMILIES (VIF’S)VIF’s is a monthly support group for families and supporters who have completed the See Change program, and would like further support.
VIP’s is on the 1st Monday of every month from 5.30 – 7.00pm.
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPFamily Support group is a monthly group that is open to all family, and those who support people with addiction. It is a group that will help you learn to understand yourself, and your loved one better, and support and encourage you in this journey.
The Family Support Group is on the 3rd Monday of every month from 5.30 – 7.00pm.
If you are interested in any of these groups please call 07 4923 5600 for more information.
Some groups have a set number so please call for an interview to save you a space.
Time out for carers: Carers Qld, 1/83 West Street, Starting Fri 15 April, 10am – 12 noon. Free. . Rockhampton Carers Qld is starting a support group for Carers who currently care for someone living with mental illness ( a family member, friend or neighbour). Morning tea provided There will also be a range of social events coming up over the next few months. For more information or to R.S.V.P contact Pauline on 49214486
True Colours is a support group for young people aged 14-19 in the Rainbow communityThe group catches up fortnightly on Tuesdays from 3-5pm from June 14th at headspace Rockhampton. Light afternoon tea is provided.
YEPPOON. Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
AA Meeting Yeppoon - Friday 7:30pm Open meeting. Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St, Yeppoon
Yeppoon - Sunday 9:00am Open meeting Workshop C (d'stairs), Comm Dvlpmnt Ctr. 78 John Street Yeppoon Open Spiritual Concepts meeting. Yeppoon Spiritual Concepts Group
Yeppoon - Sunday 7:30pm Big Book study Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St. Yeppoon Open Big Book Study
YEPPOON Alzheimer’s Association of Qld. Capricorn Coast Carer’s Support Group, Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskyn Drive, Hidden Valley, Yeppoon: first Tuesday of each month 1.00pm – 3pm Contact information: Phone 4928 1926 Email [email protected]
YEPPOON: Capricorn Coast Interagency Network Meeting, The Cap Coast Interagency Network Meetings are held quarterly – the next meeting is Wednesday 9 November 2016
2pm – 3.30pm Venue: Capricorn Coast PCYC Leadership Development Centre (old Sport & Recreation Centre) 170 Matthew Flinders Drive Cooee Bay
2017 Meeting DatesWednesdays 8 February, 10 May, 9 August, 8 November 2017
Contact: Sue Hamilton PH: 07 4913 3840. Sue.Hamilton@ livingstone.qld.gov.au
YEPPOON. Capricorn Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group. A support group for people with Type 2 Diabetes and their carers. Second Saturday of the month at 10am from Feb to Nov. Capricrn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskyn Dr. Yeppoon. For more information please contact Lisa White on 0417 537 408.
YEPPOON. Carers’ Support Group, First Tuesday of each month. 1pm -3pm Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskin Drive, Hidden Valley – for carers and people living with memory loss. This monthly group is designed to support and assist with feelings experienced by carers and people living with memory loss.. Phone 4928 1926 or email [email protected]. DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500
YEPPOON: The bi- monthly meeting of the Capricorn Coast Community Access Group will be held in the meeting room at the Capricorn Coast Hospital on Hoskyn Drive, Yeppoon at 10.00 am. First 2017 meeting Friday, 3rd February. This will be an Annual General Meeting. For more information please contact Ray Thompson on [email protected]
YEPPOON. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community is invited to The Coffee Club, Anzac Parade, Main Beach, every Thursday 2pm onwards. Contact [email protected] or 0474 764 889; or, just come along – no appointment needed.
YEPPOON. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – Community Access every Friday, 2pm onwards, Community Centre (Main Building – Visiting Services Room) 80 John St. Yeppoon. Contact [email protected] or 0474 764 889; or, just come along
YEPPOON. Livingstone Community Centre (CC) User Group Meeting: Meetings are held every 2 months at the CC Garage 80 Johns St. Everyone Welcome. Share Ideas for the CC,. Provide Feedback, Plan CC Events. For more information including the next date please phone: 4913 3840
YEPPOON. Narcotics Anonymous. Mondays Workshop Room C, Community Centre, 80 John St. Call 0478 497 237 – before attending meeting.
YEPPOON. WHO – Women Helping Others – Fun, Friendship & ConnectednessEncouraging women who would love to live a heart-centred life to join us for a monthly gathering at Searenity House. Therapists from the house, along with guest speakers will share with you the tools to live your life more peacefully. Some of the offerings available:
Aromatherapy; Reflexology; Personal Development; Creative Art; Yoga, Meditation.1st Monday of the month; Searenity House, 15 Newton Avenue, YEPPOON. 10am-11.30am. Cost $5pp. To register your interest, please contact Marianne on 0417719657
BILOELA for Banana Shire: CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). Monthly meetings: 1st Monday – 12pm to 2pm at Biloela HospitalContact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
BILOELA.: Colour Me Calm is a group finding resilience, mindfulness and fun through colouring. Baptist Church from 9:30-11am – from February 8th, morning tea provided and transport available. Contact Trish or Hannah on 4992 2421
MOURA. Moura Interagency Network Meeting. For further information please contact Debbie Palmes on [email protected] or 0428 712 387. Meetings are usually held 2nd Monday of the second month.
GLADSTONE: Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
Gladstone - Monday 12:00pm Open meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone Open ID
Gladstone - Wednesday 7:00pm Steps meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone
Gladstone - Thursday 12:00pm Open meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone Open ID
Gladstone - Tuesday 7:00pm Open meeting Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone Gladstone Group
Gladstone - Sunday 10:00am Spiritual concept meeting Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone
Gladstone - Friday 7:00pm Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone
GLADSTONE: Interagency Meeting, third Wednesday of the month, 11am, Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon St. Contact Andrea on 4976 6358
GLADSTONE: CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). Monthly meetings: 2nd Thursday – 1pm to 3pm at Gladstone Mental Health
Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
EMERALD Interagency meeting, 2nd Tuesday of every second month 9am. -11am. . Supper Room – Emerald Town Hall 14 February 2017 - 9am-11am 11 April 2017 - 9am-11am 13 June 2017 - 9am-11am15 August 2017 - 9am-11am (date changed from 8/8) 10 October 2017 - 9am-11am12 December 2017 - 9am-11amFor more information please contact Kirsty Appleton on [email protected] or 4980 634
EMERALD. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Emerald: Women's mutual support group meets at the Emerald Pottery Club from 9am for a morning of creativity and craft, social support and looking after ourselves and each other. Newcomers welcome: for more information contact Anglicare on 4982 4062
EMERALD. Every Thursday, Emerald: Men's mutual support group meets at the AnglicareCQ office in School Lane to get out of the house, get to know each other, and do some practical work in a friendly, welcoming environment. Newcomers welcome: for more information contact Anglicare on 4982 4062
EMERALD – FOR Central Highlands. CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). 4th Tuesday – 10.30am to 12pm at Anglicare – Emerald Office. Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
