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ALZHEIMER'S AUSTRALIA SUNSHINE COAST INC
(FORMERLY DEMENTIA ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE COAST INC) Reflections Respite Services 8 Boxwood Avenue Kuluin Qld 4558
Dementia Specific Respite Services (Day Centre and In Home Services) providing respite, emotional support, information to family, friends and carers of people with Dementia/Alzheimers.
Day Respite Centre (Club D), Resource Centre, Library, Video's
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(07) 5476 7833 |
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Alzheimers Disease Carer Support Group PO Box 5202 SCMC Nambour Qld 4560
C/- Sundale Garden VillageDoolan Street Nambour
To educate and provide support for carers whose loved ones have Dementia.
Literature and Videos.
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(07) 5446 8582 |
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Amputee Support Association Sunshine Coast Inc PO Box 1374 Buderim Qld 4556
Education Centre Hibiscus Retirement Resort Lakehead Drive Chancellor Park
We are a self help group dedicated to the support of ALL amputees and their carers.We hold regular meeting and issue a tri-yearly newsletter with up to date information to assist the Amputee.
Diabetic meals, wheelchairs/boards/crutches/walking frames/walking sticks.
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(07) 5445 8538(07) 5479 2610(07) 5493 4346(07) 5476 8841(07) 5448 5889 |
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Australian Addison's Disease Association (AADA) PO Box 6 Moffat Beach Qld 4551
To pass on information available to all Addisonians. To work to provide personal contact for Addison sufferers. Very positive and supportive group.
Resources
www.addisons.org.au |
(07) 5492 6110 |
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Australian Crohns and Colitis Association (Queensland) Inc (ACCAQ) PO Box 497 Buddina Qld 4575
To assist those in the community who have Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease - IBD), their families and to act as a resource centre for medical professionals, patients and the general public.
www.accaq.org.au |
(07) 5437 7662 |
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Bloomhill Cancer Help Inc "Bloomhill" 58 Ballinger Road Buderim Qld 4556
"Bloomhill" 58 Ballinger Road Buderim
BACKGROUND:Bloomhill Cancer Help was founded in 1997 by Margaret Gargan who is a registered nurse who experienced breast cancer whilst in charge of a cancer ward. It was set up to support people facing life challenging illnesses and their families.
Library which is open from 9.00 am - 4.30 pm.
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(07) 5445 5794 |
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Buderim Vision Impaired Support Group (VIP) PO Box 693 Maroochydore Qld 4558
Lindsay Gardens Retirement Village 35 Lindsay Road Buderim
Support group meetings are held to provide information, support and social activities for persons with a vision impairment.
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(0418) 796 959(07) 5443 8033(0400) 600 109 |
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Caloundra Breast Cancer Support Circle 15 Alfred Street Caloundra Qld 4551
Dove House (Opposite RSL, next to Caloundra Hospital)West Terrace Caloundra
To give emotional and practical support to women and their carers who have experienced any type of breast surgery. Support before surgery - information regarding prostheses. Guest speakers are invited to attend meetings every second month.
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(07) 5491 1479(07) 5493 1197 (a/h) |
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Caloundra Parkinson's Support Group Caloundra HospitalWest Terrace Caloundra Qld 4551
Conference Room Caloundra Hospital West Terrace Caloundra
We have monthly meetings for people with Parkinson's to meet other people with Parkinson's. It is a social outing for people who need support, we also have guest speakers, usually on subjects relevant to Parkinson's (eg. speech therapy
Information on Parkinson's available from Parkinson's Queensland
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(07) 5499 6124(07) 5493 4149 |
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Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland (Sunshine Coast Team) PO Box 309 Nambour Qld 4560
40 Howard Street Nambour
Child & Family Support Services provide a range of services to children with Cerebral Palsy and their families.
Physiotherapist, Occupation Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Social Worker, In-Home Program Coordinator an
www.cplqld.org.au |
(07) 5450 4600
0413 201 132 |
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Childhood Cancer Support Inc PO Box 295 Red Hill Qld 4059
11 Bramston Terrace Herston
We are a group of parents and friends of children with Cancer. Some of our children are newly diagnosed, some are on treatment, some are long-term survivors, some have died. The Society is run on a voluntary basis. Its funding comes from the community.
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(07) 3252 4719 |
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Cleft Pals (The Cleft Palate and Lip Society) PO Box 346 Red Hill Qld 4059
34 Lyndon Street Kallangur
Cleft-PALS stands for Cleft Palate and Lip Society. We are a voluntary group, comprising parents, relatives and professionals who are interested in the welfare of children born with cleft condition.
Brochures, feeding equipment for babies, information on all areas including the operations involved and how to care for babies. Also how to care for babies and children in hospitals.
www.powerup.com.au/~cleftpal |
(07) 3846 2895 |
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Disability Agencies Action Group (DAAG) C/- Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre87 Sugar Rd Maroochydore Qld 4560
Coalition of Disability Agencies who support people with disabilities and their families. Purpose is to raise awareness in the community and in Government about the needs/issues for those people and their families.
Information on disability issues.
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(07) 5443 9703(07) 5477 1558 |
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Disability Services Queensland PO Box 1177 Maroochydore Qld 4558
19 George Street Maroochydore
Lead government agency for disability - providing funding to agencies to provide services to people with disabilities and also provides some direct services such as assessments, therapy, respite and family support.
Residential homes, respite centre, assessment and therapy room, office.
www.GENERATE.qld.gov.au |
(07) 5456 7000 |
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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Illness Information Line 334 Main Road Kuluin Maroochydore Qld 4558
334 Main Road Kuluin Maroochydore
To give support to chronic illness sufferers and to exchange information and helpful suggestions so that people can help themselves to increase their quality of life. New information is arriving all the time via the internet etc.
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(07) 5443 5163 |
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Graceville Centre PO Box 375 Nambour Qld 4562
5 Sydney Street Nambour
Graceville Centre provides accommodation and rehabilitation for people with a mental illness/psychiatric disability to return to quality lifestyles in the community.
24 hour supervised accommodation. Laundry - providing structure for the day. Emotional support.
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(07) 5441 4682(07) 5441 2720(07) 5445 3990 |
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Gympie Diabetic Support Group PO Box 613 Gympie Qld 4570
Jesse Witham Centre 1 Chruch Street Gympie
To support people with diabetes and arrange speakers who can give education and information about diabetes.
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(07) 5482 1693(07) 5482 3114 |
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Haemochromatosis Society Australia Inc 1/70 Netherton Street NAMBOUR Qld 4560
412 Musgrave Road Coopers Plains
Educational information, telephone support, information leaflets, books, references, newsletter, local community awareness presentations, social and information meetings.
Educational information, leaflets, books, references, newsletter.
http://www.haemochromatosis.org.au |
(07) 5441 1035 |
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Haemochromatosis Support Group 4 Grady Street Twin Waters Qld 4564
Education, information and support for self management of the iron overload disorder, Haemochromatosis - a common inherited disorder.
http://www.haemochromatosis.org.au |
(07) 5447 2220(07) 5448 9927 |
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Heart Support Australia - Sunshine Coast Branch (HSA) 17 Holt Street Currimundi Qld 4551
Nambour Hospital Hospital Road Nambour
To provide support, counselling and assistance to those persons contemplating or recovering from cardiac surgery or who suffer from heart disease or heart defects. To support the spouses and families of such persons.
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(07) 5446 7706(07) 5493 4114(07) 5478 6066 |
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Hepatitis "C" Information and Support Group C/- QuIHN PO Box 163 Maroochydore Qld 4558
Cnr 6th Avenue & Kingsfordsmith Parade Cotton Tree
We offer a support Group for Hep "C" positive people, their family and friends. Providing up to date information, guest speakers, referral, resources, information and advocacy.
Light refreshments
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(07) 5443 9576 |
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Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Branch PO Box 2 Bli Bli Qld 4560
RSL Club Board Room Maroochydore
To raise money for vital research into Leukaemia and related blood diseases, also for caring for people suffering from these diseases and their families. This includes financial assistance in times of hardship.
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(07) 5448 8870 |
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Link In Association Sunshine Coast Inc PO Box 846 Maroochydore Qld 4558
15 Evans Street Maroochydore
We do not provide accommodation, but offer support in accommodation for people with psychiatric disability. Specific services we provide: support (assistance and access to community agencies), information, resources and referrals.
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(07) 5479 0833 |
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Lupus Support Group PO Box 285 Buderim Qld 4556
Sunshine Coast Private Hospital Buderim
For people with Lupus and their families.
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(07) 5445 5978(07) 5445 7458 |
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Motor Neurone Disease Assoc of Qld Inc - Sunshine Coast (MNDA Sunshine Coast) 23 Coachwood Street Buderim Qld 4566
Day Therapy Centre Sundale Garden Village Doolan Street Nambour
Support and discussion to patients, carers and families to raise money for equipment and research.To supply wheelchairs, shower and toilet chairs, lightwriters, suction pumps, walkers videos etc to people with Motor Neurone Disease.
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(07) 5446 2688(07) 5445 0522 (0417) 043 095(07) 5476 5052 |
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Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Sunshine Coast 231 Centenary Heights Road Coolum Beach Qld 4575
Day Respite Care Centre George Street Maroochydore
To bring together people with MS to provide the opportunity to exchange information and views concerning their common problem and to inform of any progress in research etc. We aim to make the wider community aware of Multiple Sclerosis
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(07) 5473 9495(1800) 177 591 |
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Queensland (MSQ) Locked Bag 370 Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
MSQ is dedicated to promoting research into a cure for MS and providing high quality services to people with MS, equitably throughout Queensland. The provision of services is co-ordinated by a Regional Service Co-ordinator (RSC).
www.msaustralia.org.au/qld |
(07) 3840 0840(07) 3840 0848 |
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National Disability Coordination Officer Program – STEPS Community Services.
8 Otranto Avenue, Caloundra 4551
The National Disability Coordination Officer program works toward the Australia-wide coordination and delivery of support services for people with disabilities that are, or will be attending university, TAFE or other training organisations. The NDCO program aims to:
· Improve transitions for people with a disability from their school or community into post-school education, training & subsequent employment;
· Increase participation by people with a disability in higher education, vocational education & training providers;
· Establish better links enabling the best possible assistance for people with a disability.
A web-based information resource to assist people with disabilities to easily find disability & mainstream services they require has been created. The aim of the website is to put a wide range of information in one easy to access place.
www.ndco.stepscs.net.au |
(07) 5437 2064
0400 721 451 |
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Noosa and District Breast Cancer Support Group 1-4 Low Street Yandina Qld 4561
St Mary's Hall William Street Tewantin
This is an informal group offering friendship, information and support which women can access when they would like contact with other women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Small library.
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(07) 5472 7292(07) 5449 1121(07) 5449 0263 |
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Noosa Diabetes Support Group 13 Aquamarine Circuit Noosaville Qld 4566
14 Bottlebrush Avenue Noosa Junction
To improve the general health and in particular the diabetic condition of it's members through exchange of experiences and the advice of professional healthcare quest speakers.
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(07) 5474 1240(07) 5474 1119 |
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Parkinson's Support Group Tewantin/Noosa 21 Palm Grove Cresent Tewantin Qld 4565
Community Centre - Laguna Retirement EstateLake Weyba Drive Noosaville
To offer information, support and encouragement to those people in the community with Parkinson's Disease, their families and carers; To promote an understanding of Parkinson's Disease; To promote community awareness of Parkinson's Disease.
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(07) 5442 4110(07) 5447 1126 |
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Post Polio Support - Sunshine Coast P O Box 127 Cotton Tree Qld 4558
Our purpose is to give support and information to people suffering from the late effects of Polio and to inform the medical profession, community and polio people on the symptoms and problems faced by people with Post Polio.
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(07) 5496 0008 |
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Quality Lifestyle Alliance Inc (QLA Inc) PO Box 368 Cotton Tree Qld 4558
Suite 233 Sixth Avenue Cotton Tree
Individualised personal support service for adults with high level physical disability.
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(07) 5443 9777 |
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Queensland Aids Council 8 Pikki St Corporate Maroochydore Qld 4558
8 Pikki St Corporate Centre Maroochydore
Practical assistance, support and counselling for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include palliative care, outpatient assistance, treatment and health information, advocacy support and financial emergency services.
www.quac.org.au |
(07) 5452 9805: 0408 159 028 |
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Queensland Cancer Fund (QCF) PO Box 795 Maroochydore Qld 4558
Suite 4, WIN TV Centre Cnr Baden Powell & Maroochydore Rd Maroochydore
Information and support for patients and family affected by cancer. Information on prevention and early detection.The Queensland Cancer Fund raises funds which are dedicated to eliminating cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research
Education room, audio visual/audio equipment, overhead projector, slide projector, white board.
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(07) 5443 6300 |
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Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland (Formerly known as - Blind and Vision Impaired Persons Network Inc (BVIP)) 5/155 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba Qld 4557
5/155 Brisbane Road Mooloolaba
VIPNET is an incorporated association dedicated to supporting blind and vision impaired people of all ages, and their relatives, carers and friends. Our means of integration and links with the community are by education and public awareness
Resources, Computer Training in Adaptive Technology. Social interaction.
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(07) 5479 5128 |
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Suncoast Association of the Deaf PO Box 703 MAROOCHYDORE Qld 4558
Maroochydore Sailing Club Chambers Island Maroochydore
We provide a social support network for deaf people living on the coast. Providing co-ordinated social activities, community support, information and community development activities to improve quality of life and create opportunities.
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(07) 5448 9612 |
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Sunshine Coast Arthritis Support Group 11Explorer Street Sippy Downs Qld 4556
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Fifth Avenue Cotton Tree
To offer information and support to Arthritis sufferers and their carers.
Leaflets, access to a library.
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(07) 5456 4066(07) 5441 2259 |
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Sunshine Coast ASD Support Group 37 Glenys Street Nambour Qld 4560
Salvation Army Hall Nambour
* Information - flyers* Connections to others* Networking* Information schools* Direct to services that meet the needs of individualsReferral process by self or from other agencies.
Meet at the Salvation Army Hall on the second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am.
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(07) 5441 5393 |
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Sunshine Coast Breathe Ezy Support Group Inc 104 Atkinson Road Bli Bli Qld 4560
Caloundra Noosa-Tewantin Maroochydore Nambour
A support group for people living with lung disorders and respiratory disease, their carers and other interested people. We offer education and information on managing lung disease, which helps improve the quality of life.
There is a special six week program for which bookings are required (bookings - contact Maroochydore Department of Health 5479 2288).
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(07) 5448 5344(07) 5491 5703(07) 5443 1584(07) 5446 7706(07) 5455 6562 |
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Sunshine Coast Coeliac Society Support Group PO Box 58, Nambour. 4560
To offer support and advice through printed material - video and personal contact.
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(07)5476 3658
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Sunshine Coast Diabetic Group Diabetes Support Group PO Box 276 Mooloolaba Qld 4557
Maroochydore Neighbourhood CentreCnr Beach Road and 5th Avenue Maroochydore
Increase awareness, improve welfare & assist independence of diabetics in the community, carry on any business & activity for the benefit of members.Activities include: monthly meetings (with guest speaker) for the further education
Information and equipment demos on diabetes
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(07) 5479 1996 |
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Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service (SCILS) PO Box 5028 MC Nambour Qld 4560
9 Daniel Street Nambour
An independent living training service for people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. There is also provision for a Community Access Service for people with high support needs. We provide our clients with individualised training and skills
Development centre, office, computers (five), literacy and numeracy equipment, video camera and equipment, kitchen and equipment, six company cars. Accommodation support.
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(07) 5448 7777 |
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Sunshine Coast Lions Low Vision Clinic Selangor Private Hospital 62 Netherton Street Nambour Qld 4560
C/- Selangor Private Hospital 62 Netherton Street Nambour
Holistic and practical assessment of vision loss on the emotional and functional aspects of daily living, social and mobility issues.Social work intervention providing resource information and emotional support.
Equipment and adaptive devices for demonstration only, people are directed to outlets for and training with the aids.
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(0418) 796 959(0400) 600 109(07) 5441 2311 |
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Sunshine Coast Lymphoedema Support Group 48 The Corso Pelican Waters Qld 4551
Queensland Cancer fund Corner Maroochydore & Baden Powell Roads Maroochydore
The education of lymphoedema patients about available treatment programmes. The promotion of public awareness of the condition. The expansion of treatment resources and provision of specialised equipment.
http://www.powerup.com.au/~lymphqld |
(07) 5446 8668(07) 5492 4437(07) 5446 7945 |
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Sunshine Coast Parkinson's Support Group 18 Redmonds Road Woombye Qld 4559
22 National Park Road Nambour
To support people with Parkinson's and their families/carers.
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Sunshine Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group 8 Troywood Crescent Buderim Qld 4556
Queensland Cancer Fund WIN TV Centre Baden Powell Street Maroochydore
To share experiences of prostate problems and give men and their partners some reassurance, strength and hope to cope with developing circumstances.Guest speakers may be invited for related topics and access is available to resources
Wheelchair access
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(07) 5443 4704(07) 5443 6300(07) 5446 1318 |
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Tewantin Vision Impaired Support Group PO Box 693 Maroochydore Qld 4558
Tewantin Noosa RSL Club Cnr Memorial & Poinciana Avenues Tewantin
Support group meetings are held to provide information, support and social activities for persons with a vision impairment.
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(0418) 796 959; (07) 5443 8033(07) 5449 9580(0400) 600 109 |
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The Compassionate Friends (TCF)Combined with Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Support (SANDS) 233 Camp Flat Road Maroochy River Qld 4560
Nambour
Bereaved Parent Support Group. Our purpose is to offer support, friendship and information to bereaved parents and their families and friends... support is given as long as is required. Telephone contact (24 hours), one on one support, home visits if required
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(07) 5448 5483
0403 588 339(07) 5450 7578 |
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Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Associtaion (Sunshine Coast) Inc PO Box 187 Mapleton Qld 4560
144 Delicia Road Mapleton
A social organisation for the benefit of war veterans who are classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated who are unable to work due to war disabilities. To maintain contact between members we organise outings, get-togethers, BBQs etc.
Facilities as provided for meeting venues by RSL Clubs.
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(07) 5478 6557(07) 5471 3078(07) 5478 6557 |
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