What is a Support Group?
A support group is an informal gathering of people who share similar experiences, situations or problems. One of Parkinson's Queensland’s most valuable and popular services is the development and coordination of a network of some 20 Parkinson's support groups throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland.
Parkinson's support group members can offer each other emotional and practical support. Getting together with other people who are facing similar challenges allows everyone to share feelings, resources and experiences. As well as providing benefits from the exchange of practical information, support groups also provide motivation and inspiration to help you deal positively with the changes to your lifestyle. They also give you a chance to meet new people, which help to break down any feelings of isolation associated with the disease.
Support group meetings range from group discussions, to educational sessions by guest speakers, social outings or just sharing a cuppa. To join a group please select your nearest group and contact number below for further detail.
Parkinson’s Queensland Inc. Support Groups | Day | Time | Where | ||
Broadbeach Group | Kevin Robins | 3807 0228 | 3rd Wed | 10:00am | Clear Island Waters |
Mt Gravatt Group | Mavis Edwards | 3341 5227 | 4th Mon | 10:00am | Mt Gravatt |
QYPP Group | Kevin Robins | 3807 0228 | 2nd Tue | 10:30am | Mt Gravatt |
Logan Group | Margaret Vickers | 3808 6356 | 1st Tue | 10:00am | Loganholme |
Carer’s Group | Contact PQI | 3209 1588 |
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Redlands Group | Phyllis Trost | 3890 0882 | 3rd Thu | 10:00am | Cleveland |
Mitchelton Group | David Martin | 3410 8054 | 1st Tue | 10:00am | Mitchelton |
| Bribie Island | Ann Mitchell | 3408 2120 | 2nd Thu | 1:00pm | Bribie Island |
Kedron Group | Pam Furner | 5499 3890 | 3rd Sat | 2:00pm | Kedron |
Indooroopilly Group | Ann White | 3878 9433 | 2nd Tue | 11:00am | Indooroopilly |
Western Suburbs | Jocelyn Wilson | 3378 1474 | 1st Mon | 2:00pm | Sinnamon Park |
| Beaudesert | Carol or Ann | 5540 1400 | 2nd Tue | 10:00am | Beaudesert |
Ipswich Group | Di Bergman | 3817 2327 | 2nd Tue | 10:30am | Ipswich |
DBS Group | Paula Morahan | 3209 1588 |
| Phone Only | All Queensland |
Warwick Group | Patsy Slater | 4661 4566 | 2nd Thu | 1:30pm | Warwick |
Toowoomba Group | Delia Sharp | 4696 8734 | 1st Thu | 10:00am | Toowoomba |
Caboolture Group | Joy Boyle | 5498 7333 | 3rd Wed | 12:00pm | Caboolture |
Nambour & Districts | Jennifer Douglas | 5476 1193 | Last Fri | 9:30am | Nambour |
Tewantin/Noosa | Joan & Pat Murray | 5442 4110 | 2nd Fri | 9:30am | Noosaville |
Maryborough Group | Gail Wixon | 4123 3407 | 1st Wed | 2:00pm | Maryborough |
Bundaberg Group | Elaine Williams | 4159 8118 | 3rd Mon | 10:00am | Bundaberg |
Rockhampton Group | Jan Nolan | 4928 5863 | 3rd Wed | 10:00am | Rockhampton |
Mackay Group | Diane Phelan | 4942 8884 | 3rd Thu | 10:00am | Mackay |
Cairns Group | Eddie Skitt | 4058 0171 | 2nd Mon | 2:00pm | Cairns |
Please be aware that co‐ordinators with Parkinson’s disease may take some time to answer the phone. We are in the process of commencing another support group in the Mareeba district of Far North Queensland. If you are interested in attending this support group could you please contact Mr "Slim"Pearsall on (07) 4092 1374. | |||||
