2015 Gold Coast Community Guide

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1 2015 Gold Coast Community Guide A valuable resource for the community.

2 Go online today to find information about: bin collection days your nearest waste and recycling centre locations and opening hours signing-up for a garden waste bin or larger recycle bin handy tips for what you can and can t recycle. For information P W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/waste

3 Council Council of the City of Gold Coast (Council) is the second largest local government in Australia based on the Gold Coast s estimated resident population of around 530,000. Employing more than 3200 staff, Council provides a range of services, programs, activities and facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Councillors and divisions The Gold Coast currently has 14 Council divisions. Every four years residents in each division elect a Councillor to represent their community needs and directly elect the Mayor. About this Guide This Community Guide provides a directory of services offered across the Gold Coast. There are three sections: A-Z Guide, which contains general listings; People with a Disability Guide and Seniors Guide, which reference specific listings in easy-to-find sections. Mayor s message The Gold Coast is a warm, connected community where everyone belongs. Our city is famous for its lifestyle but its greatest assets are the countless volunteers who work tirelessly to benefit the community. Sports clubs, veterans groups and not-for-profits play a vital role ensuring our community grows more cohesive as our population continues to grow. As your Mayor, it has been a real privilege to meet hundreds of these groups and learn more about their passion and contribution to our community and lifestyle. It demonstrates incredible community pride and a generous spirit, which I firmly believe is second to none. It s very important to me that volunteers are nurtured, supported and encouraged to achieve even more in their chosen fields. That s why this Council is proud to have established a Community Development Officer (CDO) program within the Safe & Liveable Communities branch. Dedicated City officers with experience in grant writing, networking and running events are now available to provide specialist advice to volunteers and worthwhile causes. In the lead up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games many thousands of locals will put up their hands to volunteer in some capacity. I encourage anyone with time or energy to get more involved in their community the skills and friends you make today will help our city shine when we step on to the world stage. This Community Guide is a valuable resource. I hope it is of use to those in need and an inspiration to those who want to help make our great city even better. 1 TOM TATE MAYOR

4 Councillors Division 1 and Deputy Mayor Cr Donna Gates M E [email protected] CrDonnaGatesDivision1 Division 2 Cr William Owen-Jones P E [email protected] WilliamOwenJonesDivision2 GoldCoast Division 3 Cr Cameron Caldwell P E [email protected] Cr Cameron Caldwell Division 3 Division 4 Cr Margaret Grummitt P M E [email protected] Division 5 Cr Tracey Gilmore P E [email protected] traceygilmoredivision5 Division 6 Cr Dawn Crichlow OAM P M E [email protected] Division 7 Cr Lex Bell P F E [email protected] Division 8 Cr Bob La Castra P M E [email protected] Division 9 Cr Glenn Tozer P E Division 10 Cr Paul Taylor P M E [email protected] Division 11 Cr Jan Grew P M E [email protected] Division 12 Cr Greg Betts P E [email protected] division12 news Division 13 Cr Daphne McDonald P M E [email protected] Division 14 Cr Chris Robbins M E [email protected] councillorchrisrobbins 2 2

5 Be involved Have your say on what Council is doing for the Gold Coast. Council meetings Council meetings are open to the public. Full Council meetings are held every two weeks, normally on a Tuesday, to consider the previous fortnight s committee reports. Watch Council meetings live To provide greater community accessibility Full Council meetings are streamed live on the internet. To access, visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au Standing committees All Standing Committee meetings are held fortnightly. Meeting dates, agendas and minutes are on our website. Community consultation Be involved in your city and have your say on major issues and initiatives. For information visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/haveyoursay General enquiries P 1300 GOLDCOAST ( ) F Rates and water billing enquiries Postal address PO Box 5042 GCMC QLD 9729 Website cityofgoldcoast.com.au Facebook facebook.com/cityofgoldcoast [email protected] Mobile app Search City of Gold Coast on mobile app stores and download

6 Contacts General Animal management Bruce Bishop carpark Building maintenance Plumbing and electrical repairs (council structures) 7am-4pm Cemetery enquiries City cleaning Litter, BBQ/toilet/street/beach cleaning City pounds Coombabah Stapylton Dog registration Graffiti hotline (7am-4pm) Jobs at City of Gold Coast Lifeguard services (24 hours) Navigation locks maintenance Boobegan Creek and Monterey Keys 24 hours Park bookings gcparks.com.au Parking enquiries City Parking Parks and landscape maintenance Road landscape maintenance, street trees 7am-5pm Permits and licensing Pool fence compliance and enquiries Roads, drainage and foreshore maintenance Repairs for roads, footpaths, bikeways, drainage, lakes, beaches and foreshores 7am-5pm North of Nerang River South of Nerang River Sports field closures Town planning advice and enquiries Waste and recycling services Water quality testing 8am-4.30pm Disasters and emergencies Disaster hotline State emergency service Customer service branches Broadbeach...61 Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters Burleigh Heads...Park Ave, Burleigh Heads Coolangatta...The Strand, Marine Parade, Coolangatta Helensvale... Lindfield Road (Cnr Sir John Overall Drv) Nerang Southport Nerang Road, Nerang Palm Beach...26/11th Ave, Palm Beach Southport Nerang Rd, Southport Surfers Paradise Bundall Rd, Bundall Upper Coomera... Abraham Rd (Cnr Reserve Rd) Aquatic centres Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Marine Pde, Southport Helensvale, Rugby Lane Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Ave Mudgeeraba, Robert St Nerang, Martin St Palm Beach, Thrower Dr Upper Coomera GOLDCOAST Abraham Rd (cnr Reserve Rd) Woongoolba/Stapylton GOLDCOAST Jacobs Well Rd Community centres Albert Waterways Sunshine Blvd (cnr Hooker Blvd), Mermaid Waters Banksia Park, 27 Crescent Ave, Hope Island Bert Swift, 11 Centurion Crs, Nerang Burleigh Waters, 131 Christine Ave Carrara, Nielsens Rd Coomera Community Space, Finnegan Way Coomera Neighbourhood, Beattie Road Elanora, 26 Galleon Way Fradgley, Park Ave, Burleigh Gilston Hall, Gilston Rd Helensvale, Discovery Dr Helensvale Community and Cultural Sir John Overall Dr Jacobs Well, 27 Bay Dr Kirra Hill, Powell Crs, Coolangatta Labrador, 57 Billington St Lynne Richardson Bloodwood Ave, Molendinar Marj Shipman, 91 Hansford Rd, Coombabah Mermaid Beach, 2439 Gold Coast Hwy Mudgeeraba Music Centre Somerset Dr (Firth Park) Mudgeeraba Old Post Office, Railway St Nerang Hall, 34 Price St Nerang Bicentennial, 833 Southport Nerang Rd Ormeau Centre, 3 Cuthbert Dr Oxenford/Coomera Youth Oxenford-Tamborine Rd Pacific Pines Community Hub Pacific Pines Boulevard, Pacific Pines Paradise Point, Grice Ave Parkwood/Arundel, Napper Rd, Arundel Pimpama School of Arts, 15 Clark Way Robina, 196 Robina Town Centre Dr Runaway Bay, Lae Dr Runaway Bay Youth, Oxley Dr Southport, 6 Lawson St Springbrook Hall, Carricks Rd Studio Village, 87 Village Way Tallebudgera Valley, 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd Thrower House, Thrower Dr, Palm Beach Tugun, 414 Coolangatta Rd Upper Coomera, Abraham Rd (cnr Reserve Rd) Varsity Lakes, 20 Mattocks Rd Wedding Chapel, (next to Council, Surfers)

7 Libraries Broadbeach, Sunshine Blvd (cnr Hooker Blvd) Burleigh Heads, Park Ave Burleigh Waters, Christine Ave (cnr Galeen Dr) Coolangatta, The Strand, Marine Parade Elanora, Pines Shopping Centre Helensvale, Lindfield Rd (cnr Sir John Overall Dr) Local Studies, Garden St (cnr Lawson St) Mobile Library Mudgeeraba, Railway St Nerang, Price St (cnr White St) Palm Beach, Eleventh Ave Robina, Robina Town Centre Dr Runaway Bay, Lae Dr Southport, Garden St (cnr Lawson St) Upper Coomera Cnr Reserve and Abraham Rds Sporting venues Carrara Sporting Complex Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Gold Coast Athletics Centre Manager/Events Gold Coast Cycle Centre Palm Meadows Baseball Park Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium Tourist parks Burleigh Beach Tourist Park Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads Jacobs Well Tourist Park Pimpama-Jacobs Well Rd, Jacobs Well Kirra Beach Tourist Park Charlotte St, Kirra Main Beach Tourist Park Main Beach Pde, Main Beach Ocean Beach Tourist Park Hythe St, Miami Southport Broadwater Tourist Park Gold Coast Hwy, Southport South Stradbroke Island Campground Stradbroke Island Tourist Park Currigee and North Currigee Tipplers Tipplers Kiosk Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach Gold Coast Tourist Parks Administration office Waste and recycling centres Phone enquiries (Mon to Fri 8am-5pm) All centres are closed Good Friday and Christmas Day Locations Currumbin Currumbin Creek Rd (nearest intersection Bains Rd) Fri-Mon 7am-4.50pm. Closed Tue-Thu Helensvale 70 Helensvale Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Jacobs Well Skopps Rd (off Behms Rd) 7 days 7am-4.50pm Merrimac Boowaggan Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Molendinar Herbertson Dr 7 days 6.30am-4.15pm Mudgeeraba 287 Mudgeeraba Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Numinbah Valley 2069 Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Reedy Creek Hutchinson St 7 days 7am-4.45pm Springbrook 4 Carricks Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Waste and Recycling Centres with Landfills Stapylton Landfill 16 Rossmanns Rd 7 days 7am-4.50pm Reedy Creek (Commercial only) Southern extension of Hutchinson St Mon-Fri 7am-4.45pm 5

8 State and federal contacts State government Asbestos Queensland Government QGOV ( ) Building and Owner Builders Queensland Building & Construction Commission Electricity (Energex) Emergencies (life-threatening) Non life-threatening situations (loss of power or supply problems) General enquiries Fire ants To report fire ants Fire restrictions Health For a full listing of health contacts Queensland Health Housing Public housing Enquiries (Robina) Rental Tenancies Authority Justice of the peace - Enquiries Navigational hazards in waterways To report hazards (Gold Coast region) Police For life-threatening situations Noise from amplified music/devices and all other enquiries, call local policelink or local police station Public transport Translink Registration and transport planning Department of Transport & Main Roads Rail Queensland Rail Residential Disputes Neighbour disputes Department of Justice Fences South Queensland Dispute Resolute Centre Roads Main Roads (GC District Office) RSPCA Animal Cruelty - Queensland SES State Emergency Service Schools Public schools are listed in the White Pages of your local telephone directory Streetlights To report faults contact Energex Suburb boundary changes Department of Natural Resource & Mines Termites Queensland Building Services Authority Title searches Department of Environment and Resource Management Tourism Gold Coast Tourism Tourism Queensland Surfers Paradise Alliance Broadbeach Alliance Connecting Southern Gold Coast Trees Tree removals Walking trails National Parks and Wildlife... nprsr.qld.gov.au Federal government Australian Electoral Commission Information on enrolments or elections Aged care Enquiries Childcare assistance Centrelink Child Care Access Hotline Information on childcare options (Between 8am-6pm nationally) Citizenship Department of Immigration and Citizenship Ombudsman Complaints about Local and State Governments Pensions Pension card Enquiries Centrelink Telephones Payphone complaints

9 Contents A-Z Guide...8 Aboriginal services...8 Accommodation...9 Animals and birds...14 Business and professional...15 Children...17 Community facilities...24 Community information...29 Community service groups...33 Counselling...42 Cultural groups...43 Education...48 Emergency services...51 Employment and training...53 Environment...55 Family law...57 Family support groups...58 Finance...62 Gambling support...63 Genealogical societies...63 Government...63 Health and medical...68 Historical...77 Hobbies and crafts...78 Hospitals public...80 Law and justice...80 Mental health services...83 Multicultural groups and services...85 Recreation and social...87 Religion and philosophies Sport Sport and recreation facilities Transport Volunteer information Welfare Youth People with a Disability Guide Seniors Guide Index Welcome to the 2015 Gold Coast Community Guide The Gold Coast Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc. is a non-profit community organisation that provides advice, assistance, information and referral to the entire Gold Coast community. This service is completely free of charge and not subject to any kind of means test. Our organisation has come to be known simply as The CAB over time and has now been servicing the Gold Coast community for more than 30 years. From very humble beginnings in a small space generously provided by the City of Gold Coast we have grown to one occupying modern, easily accessible premises and comprising of more than 25 volunteers, five solicitors and various support staff. All our staff and volunteers are dedicated to ensuring that the entire Gold Coast is serviced, from Yatala and Jacobs Well in the north to Coolangatta in the south and extending out to our hinterland suburbs in the west. Apart from the community information provided by our dedicated volunteers, our legal services are in very heavy demand. For full information about these services please refer to our website, our facebook page, visit our office or ring our friendly volunteers on the front counter. The Guide that you are now reading contains approximately 2400 entries and is regarded as the most accurate and up-to-date source of information about community organisations on the Gold Coast. Whilst we are able to Google just about anything on the internet nowadays, at times some of the information on various web pages can be inaccurate or out of date or otherwise unreliable, unlike the information in the Guide. Our thanks go to the City of Gold Coast for publishing the Guide and to all the representatives of organisations, clubs, etc. who contact us with new or updated details. As well as this printed version, the Guide is also available on our website, advicebureau.org.au, in an easy to navigate format. The web version is updated weekly so if you are updating your organisation s details, please fill in the listing request form on our website or notify us by post, or fax of any changes. Victoria Shiel Principal Solicitor and Coordinator 7 7

10 A-Z Guide Aboriginal services Cultural groups and services Kalwun SEQ, RE, FSS and FKC 14 Kortum Dr Burleigh Heads WWkalwun.com.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to participate in Kalwun s cultural groups. Aboriginal cultural tours, cultural development. Come along and share great activities. Bring your ideas. The rest is free. Transport available. Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation Labrador Community Hub 55 Billington St Labrador [email protected] WWkirrawe.com.au Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation is a notfor-profit community-based organisation providing culturally responsive services and support to meet the needs of the Indigenous community on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Hours of operation 9am - 4pm. Health/housing/social welfare Aboriginal Health Services Tweed Heads Powell St (PO Box 904) Tweed Heads WWncahs.nsw.gov.au Bugalwena service provides services and programs to the indigenous community to suit community needs, which include crisis intervention, advocacy and support, immunisation programs and supported playgroups in the Tweed Valley. Kalwun Aged Care (HACC) 118 Bonogin Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] WWkalwun.com.au In-home care services. Home support for people at home rather than in nursing home. Transport and carer for banking, shopping, to and from hospital, medical and dental visits. Podiatry service, hairdressing, day respite and maintenance. Kalwun Development Corp Ltd (Housing) 1/30 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] WWkalwun.com.au Housing, child protection unit and fostering. Aged care and respite. HAAC program. Medical centre. No emergency accommodation. Kalwun Development Corp Ltd (Social Welfare) 1/30 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Centrelink referrals, food vouchers, medical, dental, children s services, fostering, child protection unit, aboriginal culture tours, aged care and day respite. Assist with transport. Affordable long term accommodation - no emergency accommodation. Kalwun Health Miami 2020 Gold Coast Highway Miami [email protected] WWkalwun.com.au Medical centre. Medical, dental, aged care and day respite. HAAC services. Assist with transport. Children s services and child protection unit. Operates from a purposedesigned facility which caters for primary health care needs of the community. 8

11 Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation Labrador Community Hub 55 Billington St Labrador W W kirrawe.com.au Kirrawe Indigenous Corp. is a not-for-profit community-based organisation providing culturally responsive services and support to meet the needs of the Indigenous community on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Hours of operation 9am - 4pm. Krurungal ATSI Corp for Welfare F5/F9 Eastern Ave Airport Central Bilinga [email protected] For health, welfare and resources. Male and female youth workers. Provides programs aimed at helping women and youth, as well as a dedicated drug and alcohol program. Mibbinbah PO Box 2289 Burleigh BC Burleigh Waters [email protected] WWmibbinbah.org Our Vision: Using proper way to create safe spaces for spirit healing, empowerment, celebration, education and training. Enabling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males to regain their rightful place in society - whatever that may be. Legal services Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd Suite 8 Level 1/19 Short St Southport [email protected] W W atsils.org.au Community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally proficient legal service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Contact for criminal, family and civil law representation. Accommodation Accommodation Salvation Army Still Waters - Women s Crisis Accommodation 173 Wardoo St Southport [email protected] WWsalvationarmy.org.au Emergency unit accommodation for women with children under 12 and hostel type room for single women 18 and over. Advice and assistance Body Corporate & Community Management Information Service Level 4 Magistrates Court 363 George St Brisbane [email protected] WWjustice.qld.gov.au Information service on body corporate matters and community management. When you ring leave your name and telephone number for a body corporate representative to phone you back. Phone hours Mon - Fri 8.30am pm. Broadbeach Flatmate Centre 15 Albert Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W myflatmate.com.au Earn money by listing your spare bedroom, granny flat or studio with us. It s easy. It s sociable. We cover the whole Gold Coast. I also personally match you if you are seeking somewhere to live, with the appropriate person/s, and place. Est. since CAMRA Inc (Caravan & Manufactured Residents Assoc of Qld Inc) 28 Robertson St Fortitude Valley [email protected] WWcamra.net.au To advise tenants who live in caravans and manufactured homes of their rights and responsibilities. Residential Tenancies Authority phone Tenants advice Mon-Fri 9am - 2pm. All mail to be addressed to PO Box 833, Wynnum Dept of Housing and Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] WWhpw.qld.gov.au/Housing Welfare, public housing and seniors units, bond loans, public rental applications. Also provide private rental assistance depending on age and income. Visit our website for online application or eligibility. GC Flatmates [email protected] WWGoldCoast-Flatmates.com All enquiries will be replied to only by . support is active from Mon-Fri from 8.30am - 6pm. It may take up to 4 hours for reply. GC Regional Assoc of Tenants Inc PO Box Southport [email protected] Represents all social housing tenants in the Gold Coast Region. Meetings held on 3 rd Mon of each month from February to November in the Community Room, 81 High St, Southport. Home Loans (Dept of Communities Qld Gov) GPO Box 690 Brisbane [email protected] WWhousing.qld.gov.au Customer service home loans line. For first home owners grant phone Office of State Revenue. For bond loan phone Horizon Housing Co (HHC) PO Box 3680 Australia Fair Southport [email protected] WWhorizonhousing.com.au Provides quality sustainable housing solutions from subsidised rental to home ownership. Not-for-profit charity now in Southport formed to alleviate housing stress. Applicants are required to be registered on the Department of Communities wait list. Ken & Joan Hancock Homes (SPACC) 36 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] WWsurfersanglican.com.au Medium to long term, partially supported accommodation for 8 single homeless men 20 years plus, without disabilities or addictions requiring constant supervision. (no emergency accommodation). Primary objective is to provide a safe, secure environment. Medi Aid Centre Foundation Gold Coast [email protected] WWoceanbluerealty.com.au 9

12 Contact for information regarding Medi Aid Centre Foundation apartments for rent in Surfers Paradise. Accommodation for deserving people. Dedicated to the elderly with no home with maybe health and/or financial issues who can care for themselves. Qld Body Corporate Assoc (QBCA) PO Box George St Brisbane W W QBCA.org Forum for body corporate matters in Queensland, which provides newsletters, information, education and helpdesk assistance. Support for the body corporate sector. Free lifetime membership for individuals, unit owners and resident managers. Residential Tenancies Authority Information Line 3 Hershall St Brisbane WWrta.qld.gov.au Recorded information line. Assists tenants, landlords, agents and managers in key ways: rental bond, tenancy, dispute resolution, investigations unit. Forms held at post offices for most tenancy problems e.g. bond, repairs and maintenance, rental etc. Study GC Homestay & Accommodation Centre PO Box 3832 Australia Fair [email protected] WWhomestaynetwork.org Whether you are an international student, a student from another part of Australia, a member of a sports team AHW Homestay can help find appropriate accommodation for your needs. Supporting Those at Risk of Homelessness (STARH) [email protected] The STARH project is an early intervention program working with families and individuals in the Gold Coast and Logan regions to assist to reduce risks of homelessness and sustain their tenancy. Aged care facilities Abri Home for the Aged Cnr Bauer/Heath Sts Southport [email protected] WWanglicaresq.org.au Provides comfortable, residential low and high care accommodation with 65 residential aged care places. Ageing-inplace includes 10 secure dementia-specific places and respite care. Arcare Sanctuary Caseys Rd Hope Island WWarcare.com.au Aged care facility with ageing in place. Hostel. Elegant, secure environment with 24 hour care. Provides residential high and low care and respite services. Ashmore Retreat Garden Suites 19 Allunga Ave Ashmore [email protected] WWretreatcare.com.au 40 beds including dementia units attached. Registered nurse on staff on call 24 hours. Residents may buy in. Hairdressing salon, recreation rooms, doctors surgery. Respite available. Blue Care Kingshaven Residential Care Centre 24a Kingscliff St Kingscliff [email protected] WWbluecare.org.au Residential-low care/hostel located in Kingscliff Gardens complex. Aged care assessment is required. Low care facility. Ageing in place. Blue Care Kirrahaven Residential Care Centre 24 Coolangatta Rd Kirra [email protected] WWbluecare.org.au Blue Care Hostel including a special care unit. Secure dementia care. Aged care assessment is required. Low care facility. Ageing in place. Blue Care Labrador Gardens 83 Muir St Labrador WWbluecare.org.au Blue Care Labrador Gardens aged care facility is an architecturally designed, state of the art 160-bed facility catering for high and low care needs. Aged care assessment is required. Ageing in place. Blue Care Pineshaven Residential Care Centre 17 Applecross St Elanora [email protected] WWbluecare.org.au Blue Care Hostel including a special care unit. Aged care assessment is required. Low and high care facility. Respite and dementia care. Ageing in place. Blue Care Talleyhaven Residential Care Centre 54 Dudgeon Dr Tallebudgera [email protected] WWbluecare.org.au Blue Care Hostel including a special care unit. Residential-high care/nursing Home. Aged care assessment is required. Ageing in place. Blue Care Woodlands Lodge 29 Melbourne Rd Arundel [email protected] WWbluecare.org.au Blue Care hostel including a special care unit. Aged care assessment is required. Low and high care facility. High care dementia unit. Churches of Christ Care Homesteads 64 Billabirra Cres Nerang [email protected] WWcare.cofcqld.com.au Aged care facility with low and high care. De Paul Villa Aged Care 27 Edmund Rice Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W depaulvilla.com.au Aged care and nursing facilities. High and low care with high and low care dementia care. Domain Ashmore 100 Wardoo St Ashmore [email protected] W W domainprincipal.com Aged care facility and residential aged care. 24 hour registered nurse on duty. 127 bed Nursing Home. Both low and high care: The Annex low care, The Lodge high care, The Cottage dementia secure. Respite care. Hydrotherapy pool. 10

13 Earle Haven Retirement Village Orchid House 62 Lawrence Drive Nerang WWearlehavenretirement.com.au Providing on-going care. A government subsidised hostel with 24 hour security and 24 hour health care program. Part of the Earle Haven Retirement and Leisure Resort. 29 beds plus 1 respite. Hill View House Ashmore 135 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] WWhillviewhouse.com.au Provide excellence in aged care offering a superior standard of services for low, high and special care residents. Fully accredited, Australian Government funded, privately owned. Enquiries welcome. Hill View House Merrimac 239 Gooding Dr Merrimac [email protected] WWhillviewhouse.com.au Modern residential care facility providing excellence in aged care, offering a superior standard of services for low, high and special care residents. Enquiries welcome by or phone. Leamington Aged Care Facility 55 Worendo St Southport [email protected] WWbcphealth.com 14 Hostel beds. Catering for reasonably independent aged persons. Residents to be assessed by ACAT. Privately owned. Part of Leamington Nursing Home. Lions Haven for the Aged 9 Pendraat Pde Hope Island [email protected] WWlionshaven.com.au We are a 61 bed facility providing high and low care, which includes a 20 bed secure unit. Residents have the freedom to enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are most welcome. Marana Gardens Aged Care Service Southport 10 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] WWcare.cofcqld.com.au 70 Bed Hostel facility with 43 high care and 28 low care places including 1 respite and 18 dementia placements. Ageing in place. OZcare Keith Turnball Place - Labrador 52 Imperial Pde Labrador [email protected] WWozcare.org.au 137 bed facility. 24 hour care. Special accommodation for married couples. Low care, high care, special care unit. Activities program. Residents have access to physiotherapists, podiatrists, hairdresser, library, pool, CD player, TV, etc. OZcare Ozanam Villa - Burleigh Heads 20 Matilda St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au 167 bed facility. High and low care and special care. No buy-in. 24 hour care. Activities program, physiotherapist, podiatrist, dietitian, library etc. Accommodation for married couples. Assist with showering, dressing etc. Southern Cross Care St Joseph Apartments 1/9 Blundell Blvd Tweed Heads South WWsch.org.au Ageing in place. 24 hour care. Affiliated with St Mathas Apartments Banora Point. Trinity Gardens Hostel 135 Nerang St Southport single units. Accommodation for men and women. Emergency buttons but no care facilities. Villa Serena 2 Easthill Dr Robina [email protected] WWvillaserena.com.au Villa Serena is a boutique aged care facility offering services in low care (hostel), high care and secure dementia living. Emergency accommodation Blair Athol Accommodation & Support Program 93 Golden Four Dr Bilinga [email protected] WWblairathol.org Emergency and crisis short to medium term accommodation for families and singles over 18 years. Crisis intervention and counselling, living skills, training, emotional support, practical assistance, budgeting skills and financial management. 24 hrs, 7 days. Domestic Violence Womens Line - DVCONNECT [email protected] WWdvconnect.org State wide 24 hour free telephone help service to organise referrals to accommodation in refuges. Information on domestic violence and referral crisis intervention. Telephone support. Confidential. Offers refuge for pets also through RSPCA foster carers. GC Project for Homeless Youth PO Box 2316 Southport [email protected] WWhomelessyouth.com.au Accommodation for homeless youth years. Lawson House Crisis accommodation for youth at risk phone (6 week stay). Please ring for information. Homeless Persons Information Queensland (Freecall) [email protected]. gov.au WWcommunities.qld.gov.au Gives confidential advice 24 hours, 7 days. Can help by providing: information on housing, advice and support and practical assistance such as - places to get meals, where to access showers, clothing etc. A free service for people of all ages. Host (Homelessness Outreach Support Team) a/h Provides intensive support to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness (including rough sleepers) who are experiencing difficulties. Short to medium term. Referral/ advocacy. Target group - young single men and women and families. Ring if in need. OZcare GC Housing Program 3 Frinton St Southport WWozcare.org.au Supported accommodation for families with children. 11

14 Salvation Army Still Waters 173 Wardoo St Southport WWsalvationarmy.org.au Emergency unit accommodation for women with children under 12 and hostel type room for single women 18 and over. For crisis accommodation phone women s hostel. For women s medium term phone STARH Project 208 Highfield Dr Robina [email protected] WWwmb.org.au Early intervention from homelessness. Supporting those at risk of becoming homeless: families, couples and individuals living in the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council regions. Nursing homes Blue Care Amaroo Residential Care Centre Keith Compton Dr Tweed Heads [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Blue care nursing home including a special care unit. Aged care assessment is required. High care facility. Blue Care Kingscliff Aged Care Facility 24a Kingscliff St Kingscliff [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Blue Care nursing home including a special care unit. Located in the Kingscliff Gardens complex. Aged care assessment is required. High care facility. Further enquiries to Residential Officer above. Ageing in place. BUPA Merrimac 3-5 Glenhaven Ct Merrimac [email protected] W W bupaagedcare.com.au Hostel and nursing home. Dementia care and secure care. Domain Principal Tweed Heads Carramar Dr Tweed Heads West [email protected] W W domainprincipal.com.au 24 hour nursing care with 79 beds. Earle Haven Retirement Village Hibiscus House Nursing Home 62 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W earlhavenretirement.au 24 hour care. 59 beds. High care. Eric Franks Nursing Home (Golden Age Retirement Village) 60 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] W W care.cofcqld.com.au 44 beds. High care beds. Ring for further information on facilities. (Eric Franks Nursing Home is part of same complex of Golden Age retirement village). GC Homestead Nursing Centre 142 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera [email protected] W W goldcoasthomestead.com.au 117 beds. Catering for geriatric population. Offering rehabilitation with full time diversional therapists. Physiotherapy. High and low care. 10 beds for special needs. Golden Age Aged Care Service Southport 60 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] W W care.cofcqld.com.au Nursing home. Affiliated with Church of Christ Qld. 63 independent living units, 54 hostel units plus 2 respite. (Eric Franks Nursing Home in complex has 44 high care beds.) Jimbelunga Nursing Centre 259 River Hills Rd Eagleby [email protected] W W jimbelunga.org.au Aged care for high and low care residents with ageing in place. Secure dementia care. Dementia and respite care. Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service 60 Allchurch Ave Benowa [email protected] W W careagedcare.com.au Retirement village includes nursing home, hostel, resident funded rooms and studio units. Churches of Christ Care active in the areas of aged care and Family and Community Care. Leamington Nursing Home 55 Worendo St Southport [email protected] 80 high care and 14 low care beds. 24 hour nursing care and supervision. Geriatric high care nursing home. ACAT assessment required. Rehabilitation services provided. Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang 261 Gilston Rd Nerang [email protected] W W sdaac.com.au Wisteria Lodge - Hostel. 40 beds, 10 dementia, ageing in place. ACAT assessment required. 46 Independant living units. Mudgeeraba Nursing Centre Old Coach Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W cookcare.com.au 24 hour care suitable to improve the quality of life for those within the centre. Health Department approval for nursing care. 61 high care nursing home, 42 low care hostel The Lodge. Murwillumbah Nursing Home Ingram Pl Murwillumbah [email protected] W W domainprincipal.com.au Government approved nursing home. 100 beds in total. Permanent and respite, dementia high and low level care. Nerang Nursing Centre 6 Mylor St Nerang [email protected] W W clanwilliam.com.au 81 bed/24 hour high care nursing centre providing support to elderly and their families. Physiotherapy and diversional therapies. Chiropody, visiting hairdresser, massage therapist. Office open 8.30am - 5pm. Paradise Lakes Care Centre 360 Oxley Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] 3 houses each with 16 rooms with ensuites. 48 beds in total. Ageing in place. Hostel accommodation (low care). No respite. Government approved. 12

15 Roslyn Lodge Aged Persons Complex 24 Main Western Rd North Tamborine W W prescare.org.au Located in the lush rainforests of the Gold Coast hinterland on scenic Tamborine Mountain with 38 beds, (includes 8 dementia care and one respite bed). RSL Care Galleon Way Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au 15 studio apartments - independent living units. 20 room special care units for aged people with dementia. 55 low care units and 50 high care units. St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care 2 Sullivan Rd Tallebudgera [email protected] 72 bed aged care facility as well as 22 independent living units (1 and 2 bedroom). St James Park Care Centre (Ibis Care) Helensvale Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W ibispl.com.au 66 single en-suite rooms and 4 double rooms offering permanent high and low care nursing. Respite may be available on application. ACAT assessment required. Trusted residential aged care. Star Gardens 14 Brooklands Dr Beaudesert [email protected] W W staragedliving.org.au aged care facility with 76 beds - 1 respite, 36 high care, 40 low care. Tall Trees Ocean View Supported Living Community Banora Point 2-4 Terranora Rd Banora Point [email protected] W W oceanviewbanorapoint.com A supported living community offering 24 hour care in your own apartment. No ACAT assessment required. We offer all the benefits of independent living with flexible levels of care including nursing, personal and domestic services to suit your needs. Villa La Salle 32 Bauer St Southport [email protected] W W caritascare.org.au Buy-in available. Low to high care hostel units and respite available. 106 self contained units. Mass daily. Wongaburra Garden Settlement for the Aged 210 Brisbane St Beaudesert [email protected] High care/low care, secure area. 16 extra services with 7 respite (high and low care). Retirement villages Aveo Amity Gardens Ashmore 5 Lochinvar Ct Ashmore [email protected] W W aveo.com.au Quiet secure retirement village. Independent living units with a range of onsite facilities. Aveo Robina 1 Glenside Dr Robina [email protected] W W aveo.com.au Independent living units for the over 55 s, located in the Robina neighbourhood. 24 hour emergency call system. Ring or for information on on-site facilities. Aveo Southport Gardens 4 Beryl St Southport [email protected] W W aveo.com.au A retirement village with 1 or 2 bedroom independent living units. A range of onsite facilities available. Aveo The Domain Country Club Ashmore 74 Wardoo St Ashmore [email protected] W W aveo.com.au A retirement country club with independent living units and 1 bedroom serviced apartments. Aveo Tranquility Gardens Helensvale 5 Mildura Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W aveo.com.au A retirement village with independent living units and a range of onsite facilities. Blue Care Elanora Gardens Elanora 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Comfortable, secure independent living for the over 65s with 24 hour emergency system. Elanora Gardens is co-located with a Blue Care aged care Facility. Has 14 units. Ring or for information about our on-site facilities. Blue Care Lakeside Village Mermaid Waters 1-3 Aquila Ct Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Comfortable, secure independent living for the over 65s with 24 hour emergency system. Has 36 units. Ring or for information of on-site facilities. Blue Care Pioneer Place Southport 17 Meron St Southport [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au/pioneerplace A Blue Care retirement village with 24 hour emergency system. Has 21 Units. Ring or for information of on-site facilities. Earle Haven Retirement Village 62 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W earlehavenretirement.com.au A retirement village at Nerang. Ring for information on on-site facilities. Gateway Lifestyle 22 Handsford Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W hammondvillage.com.au Owner-occupied homes in a Village for the over 55 s at Coombabah. Ring for information on our on-site facilities. Golden Age Village Southport (Independent Living) 60 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] W W care.cofcqld.com.au 13

16 A retirement village in Southport. Ring or for information on on-site facilities. Lady Small Haven Retirement Community Benowa 60 All Church Ave Benowa W W cofcqld.com.au A retirement village at Benowa. Ring for information about on-site facilities. Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang 261 Gilston Rd Nerang E E sdaac.com.au [email protected] Qld Adventist retirement village at Nerang. Ring or for information of on-site facilities. RSL Galleon Gardens Retirement Community Galleon Way Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au A retirement village at Currumbin Waters with 24 hour call system. Ring or for information on on-site facilities. Tall Trees Ocean View Supported Living Community Banora Point 2-4 Terranora Rd Banora Point [email protected] W W oceanviewbanorapoint.com A supported living community offering 24 hour care in your own apartment. No ACAT assessment required. We offer all the benefits of independent living with flexible levels of care including nursing, personal and domestic services to suit your needs. Villa La Salle Retirement Village Southport 32 Bauer St Southport [email protected] WWcaritascare.org.au A retirement village in central Southport with on-site manager Mon-Fri 8-4pm. Ring for information of on-site facilities. Animals and birds Animal/bird/fish clubs Beenleigh Bird Breeders Assoc PO Box 5021 Eagleby [email protected] Held at Community Centre, Friar Rd, Eagleby. Club, 2 bird sales. Library and magazines. Trips to other aviaries. Guest speakers at monthly meetings 1 st Tue of the month at 7pm. Everything to do with birds. GC Aviary Bird Assoc Inc PO Box 7003 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastaviarybird.org.au To develop public interest in conservation and husbandry of native exotic birds. Meeting venue at Main Pavilion, Mudgeeraba Show Grounds on the 3 rd Fri of each month at 7.30pm. GC Cat Club Inc PO 1003 Ashmore City [email protected] W W goldcoastcatclub.com Provides advice on cat care, boarding, grooming and promotes responsible cat ownership. Members include registered breeders and cat lovers. Information for new exhibitors, new members welcome. Shows in February and June each year. GC Dog Obedience Training Club Inc PO Box 143 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastdogobedience.com Affordable reward based obedience classes and puppy kindy for the general public. Evening classes. Pre-enrollment required. Meet at Ron Short Park, Alicia St, Southport. Book in advance. Ring for details of courses. Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Club Showgrounds Worongary Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W spbudgerigars.com Club meets on the 2 nd Wed of every month at 7.30pm at the small hall, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Birds always on show and for sale. Come along and learn about this wonderful hobby. Enjoy supper and meet new friends. WAAG - Wild About Agility GC James Overall Park Brighton Pde Southport 4215 W W waagagility.net Visit website to contact by for events etc. To educate people about dogs in a fun environment. Animal welfare groups AWLQ (Animal Welfare League Qld) Shelter Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W awl.qld.com.au Care for 10,000 strayed and abandoned animals a year in SE Qld. Rely on community support as not Government funded. Key focus: To find new homes for surrendered and abandoned animals whilst educating the community. Lost or stray animals: Phone AWLQ Rehoming Centre Shelter Rd Coombabah W W awl.qld.com.au Rehoming Centre for strayed and abandoned animals. Operating hours for Rehoming: Mon-Sun from 10am - 4pm, operating hours for viewing: Mon-Sun from 10am - 5pm. PALE (People Against Live Exports) 33 Sweetgum St Ashmore [email protected] W W livexports.com People against live exports hoping to ban live exports of animals. RSPCA Gold Coast & Hinterland Branch PO Box 3025 Burleigh Town [email protected] Operate 5 thrift stores and offer a large items donation pick-up service and delivery from West Burleigh location. No RSPCA animal shelter on the Gold Coast but Miami Adoption Centre operates through a foster care system. Conduct educational programs. RSPCA Qld 139 Wacol Station Rd Wacol [email protected] W W rspcaqld.org.au 14

17 Animal shelter, adoption centre, vet services etc. Lost and Found phone Adopt-a-Pet phone Shelter is open 24 hours a day for in-coming animals and adoption centre is open Tue-Sun. For Call Centre phone Wildcare Australia Inc PO Box 2379 NMC [email protected] W W wildcare.org.au Emergency hotline: 24 hours/7 days if you find sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. Nonprofit organisation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native life. Visit our website for comprehensive information on how to assist an animal in need. Bees GC Amateur Beekeepers Society Gold Coast [email protected] W W gcabs.net.au Aim: To promote the hobby of beekeeping and provide information and assistance to fellow members and members of the public in relation to the keeping of Honey Bees. Monthly meetings: Alternate 3 rd Sat/3 rd Sun at 10am. Monthly newsletter The Buzz. Pet cemeteries Pet Cemetries/Memorials 1/5 Rothcote Ct West Burleigh 4219 See Yellow Pages phone directory [email protected] W W petseternalpeace.com.au Pride themselves for prompt and personal service. Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 12pm. See website for further information. Pounds and refuges David Fleay Wildlife Park West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads W W nprsr.qld.gov.au Conservation park which enables people to see some of our native animals and raise community awareness on the need to protect them. Open 7 days a week. City of Gold Coast Pound (Animal Welfare League of Qld) Shelter Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W awlqld.com.au Pound and sanctuary for lost and found animals e.g. dogs, cats and stock. Open Mon-Fri 8am pm, Sat 8am pm and 10am - 2pm public holidays. Closed Sun. For Animal Welfare League phone to care for and find suitable homes for stray and unwanted animals. RSPCA Tweed Shire 48 Boyd St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W rspcansw.org.au Tweed Shire adoption centre for animals open 6 days a week 9.30am - 4pm. Thurs off. Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals NSW. Business and professional Business advice ASIC (Australian Securities & Investment Commission) Level 20 Commonwealth Bank Building 240 Queen St Brisbane W W asic.gov.au Independent Commonwealth Government body. Corporate, market and financial services regulator. Power to protect consumers against misleading conduct affecting financial products and services. Deal with company registration and company checks. AusIndustry Gold Coast Level 1/26 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W ausindustry.gov.au Provide a convenient resource to help local businesses obtain information on the many forms of assistance available and advise on the application process. Australian government principal business services provides incentives to help Australian business. Business Name Registration (Office of Fair Trading) 7 Short St Southport [email protected] W W fairtrading.qld.gov.au Ring enquiry line from 8am - 6pm Mon-Fri for registering Business name in Queensland. Visit The Office of Fair Trading or download an application form from the website. Office hours Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 8.30am pm and Tue 9.30am pm. Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Suite 26/86 Robina Town Centre Dr [email protected] W W qbcc.qld.gov.au Customer service centre for advisory information and development services for home builders. Investigates complaints against constructions completed by registered builders. Issues owner/builders permits. Controller of registered builders in Queensland. Smart Licence (Dept of Employment and Economic Development) PO Box 974 Spring Hill W W smartlicence.sd.qld.gov.au For information on licences required for operating a business in Queensland. Will provide tailored business licensing and information. Application forms and Smart Licence Online lodgment. Small Business web site - smartsmallbusiness.qld.gov.au. Tourism Major Events - Small business and Commonwealth Games 80 Ann St Brisbane [email protected] W W business.qld.gov.au GOBiS and Smart Business Resource Centre can be accessed on phone Open Mon-Fri. Business and professional clubs ARAMA (Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Assoc Inc) GPO Box 2477 Fortitude Valley BC [email protected] E E arama.com.au Professional association for management right owners for members who manage complexes of 10 or several hundred units, holiday or permanent rental and/or a mixture of both. ARAMA QLD Gold Coast have monthly social and information meetings. 15

18 Australian Culinary Federation (Qld Chapter) PO Box 6893 GCMC Bundall W W austculinary.com.au/chapters/queensland To provide a social, political and educational forum and voice for chefs, apprentices, students and all others in the hospitality, food, tourism and catering industries. GC Business Club PO Box 274 Broadbeach 4218 Rob Thompson [email protected] W W goldcoastbusinessclub.com.au Non-profit fun, informative regular meet=ups packed with information on creative strategies used to propel your business to success. Primarily aimed at small business owners wanting to learn from, share experiences and network with other GC business owners. GC Media Club PO Box 6094 GCMC 9726 Bundall [email protected] W W themediaclub.com.au Group of industry professionals who organise and raise funds at functions to donate to charities nominated. Encourage, educate, entertain and support members to further professionalism. Funds raised may be allocated to members suffering hardship. Graduate Women Qld Inc Gold Coast Branch PO Box 1150 Southport BC [email protected] W W graduatewomengoldcoast.org.au/ Meets 4-6 times yearly. Guest speakers. Guests and graduates welcome. Affiliated with world wide organisation. Scholarships for graduate studies. Meet various venues. Support and networking for members. Life long learning. Soroptimist International Gold Coast Inc PO Box 198 Ashmore City [email protected] W W siswp.org Volunteer service and advocacy club of business and professional women. Working to improve the lives of women and girls at a local and global level in areas such as poverty, discrimination etc. Meets 3 rd Mon of the month at Ferry Rd Tavern, Southport. Chambers of commerce Chamber of Commerce - Beenleigh Yatala PO Box 1690 Oxenford [email protected] W W coomerachamberofcommerce.com.au Represent the interests of business in the area to government. Promote and make recommendations for planning of the area and to improve the business knowledge of members. Monthly social gatherings, guest speakers. Check website for up coming events. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc Southport PO Box 422 Southport [email protected] W W southportchamberofcommerce.org.au Promotion of development and progress in the Southport area. Promote and safeguard interests of Southport business community. Check the website for meeting details. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc Tweed PO Box 6795 Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W tweedchamber.com.au Promotion of business community and representation of business interests in Tweed Heads and district. Chamber of Commerce & Industry Qld (GC and Hinterland Region) PO Box 7066 GCMC [email protected] W W commerceqld.com.au A private enterprise member organisation offering a complete, convenient, onestop source of professional business and industry advice, information, training and consultancy services. Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tamborine Mountain PO Box 68 North Tamborine W W commerceqld.com.au Promotion of development and progress within the local area. Assistance to business people in retail and industry. Meet 2 nd Wed of every month at 6.30pm. Chamber of Commerce Beenleigh Yatala 205 Main St, Yatala [email protected] W W bycc.com.au Active business network. Monthly breakfasts held the 3 rd Fri each month at 7am. Prawn lunch 1 st week in March. Beenleigh Cane Festival held last week in May. Beenleigh Business Achievers in October. Much more - call for detail or refer to our website. Chamber of Commerce Central GC PO Box 3918 Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W goldcoastcentralchamber.com.au Assistance to all business people both retail and industry. Networking with local business and industry on issues of common interest. Info on membership and up coming events go to website. Chamber of Commerce Coomera 3 Cartagena Lane, Coomera [email protected] W W coomeraregionalchamberofcommerce. com.au Represent the interests of business in the area to government. Promote and make recommendations for planning of the area and to improve the business knowledge of members. Monthly social gatherings, guest speakers. Check website for up coming events. Chamber of Commerce Creek to Creek PO Box [email protected] W W creektocreekchamber.org.au Creek to Creek Chamber of Commerce is the peak business association representing Palm Beach, Currumbin, Elanora, Tugun and Tallebudgera. Monthly breakfast and meet and greet functions. For more information visit our web site. Chamber of Commerce GC City Dubai PO Box 1500 Southport E E goldcoast-dubai.com Foster and enhance commercial links to further build on the goodwill already established by sister city delegations to 16

19 and from our respectively twinned cities. Identify and capitalise mutual commercial and trading opportunities. Chamber of Commerce Gold Coast North 26/75 Waterway Dr Coomera W W gcncc.org.au Promotion and representation of business within local area. Assist local business in all areas of development, growth, industrial relations, IT development, training and planning. Provide networking and social functions to allow business to interact. Chamber of Commerce Mudgeeraba PO Box 899 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabachamber.com.au Promotion of local business by giving old fashioned service. Visit website for further information. Chamber of Commerce Springbrook PO Box 179 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W springbrooktourism.com.au Promotion of development and progress within the area. Safeguarding the interests of the local business community. Professional associations Accommodation Association of Australia (AAOA) Suite 1 Level 2/189 Kent St Sydney W W aaoa.com.au Provides assistance and advice to members on workplace relations, including workplace agreements, wage rates etc. with information and resources on all aspects of business operations for accommodation. For members, accommodation operators and employers only. Australian Assoc of Retired Airline Pilots 34 Abby Cres Ashmore Ring for details of meetings. CPA Australia - GC Branch [email protected] W W cpaaustralia.com.au Professional association to represent the interests of accountants. The local Gold Coast branch council host a number of professional development and networking events throughout the year. Engineers Australia (Local Branch) School of Engineering Griffith University PMB 50 GCMC [email protected] W W engineersaustralia.org.au To promote and develop the engineering profession. Activities include guest speakers from all engineering disciplines, site visits and dinner presentations. GC District Law Assoc Inc PO Box 2552 Southport [email protected] W W gcdla.com.au Promote confidence and goodwill between the community and the legal profession and goodwill between the association members. Protect the interests of the legal profession. Improvement of the state and improve the administration of the law. GC Medical Assoc Inc PO Box 2163 Southport [email protected] W W gcma.org.au GCMA is the only local membership-based organisation that represents the broad interests of the medical community on the Gold Coast, including general practicioners and specialists. Is affiliated with the Australian Medical Assoc. Qld Master Builders Assoc 18 Central Park Ave Ashmore [email protected] W W masterbuilders.asn.au Union of employers. Provides group apprenticeship schemes. Training seminars. Established to fight against unfair practices and to lobby for and protect members rights. Ensures members views are represented. Real Estate Institute of Qld (REIQ) Ground Floor Connaught Building 26 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W reiq.com.au Queensland s leading authority on real estate and property-related issues with an exceptional reputation and representing about 2000 agencies etc. The biggest provider of real estate training and a reliable source of comprehensive up-to-date market data. Public speaking Uniting Toastmasters 17 Applecross Way Elanora [email protected] Join this world wide group. Gain confidence to speak in public. A communication and leadership club, meets for fun and fellowship. Each Tuesday 9.30am at Robinson Room, Elanora Uniting Church Complex Elanora. Children Addictions/mental health support Accoras You.nique 3/24 Bay St Southport [email protected] W W accoras.com.au Accoras You.nique are an early intervention mental health service for Gold Coast families. We help children and young people who are at risk of mental illness or are experiencing early signs of mental illness and who have the support of a parent. Adoption services Adoption Services Qld (Dept of Communities Child Safety Service Centre) PO Box 138 Mermaid Beach W W communities.qld.gov.au Dept of Child Safety is responsible for administering adoption legislation and providing statutory services to parents considering adoption for their children, placements etc. Offering babies for adoption phone Wishing to adopt phone Jigsaw Open Support Group PO Box 912 New Farm [email protected] 17

20 W W jigsawqueensland.com Support group for anyone affected by adoption. Facilitated support group meetings held monthly on 1 st Tue at the premises in New Farm. Assist with information, search, contact and mediation. Offer emotional support by phone or . Missing Link Adoption Support Ministry 12 Gretel Dr Mermaid Waters W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Support group for anyone involved in adoption. Assistance to search for birth relatives, mediating and involvement in reunions. Hours: 7am - 7pm. Community service group attached to Kings Christian Centre. Child care and early learning centres Albert Waterways Childrens Centre 91 Sunshine Blvd Mermaid Waters [email protected] Non-profit centre for 0-5 years run by committee of parents. Open 7.45am pm. Ashmore Community Children s Centre 2 Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W communitychildcare.org.au Quality long-day child care that offers fun and learning for all children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years of age on Mon-Fri from 7.30am pm. Bauer Street Community Children s Centre 76 Bauer St Southport [email protected] W W communitychildcare.org.au Non-profit centre run by management committee of parents. Quality child care for children 6 wks to 5 yrs. Families, children and staff working together to provide fun, friendship and education. Beaucare Child Care Services 44 Tina St Beaudesert [email protected] W W beaucare.org.au Community based organisation offering family day care and in-home child care. Fully licensed and accredited child care service catering for children 0-12years. Education program based on Early Years Learning Framework. Child care benefit and rebate. C&K Coolangatta Community Kindergarten 31 Miles St Kirra [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Coomera Community Kindergarten 16 Beattie Rd Coomera [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Coomera Springs Community Kindergarten Old Coach Rd Coomera Springs [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Elanora Community Kindergarten 3 Park Ct Elanora [email protected] Nor-for-profit, community kindergarten providing kindergarten programs for 3 to 5 year old children. C&K Family Day Care Scheme 20 Old Coach Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Educators in many areas of the Gold Coast offering: consistent quality care, small group setting in a home environment, opportunities for age appropriate learning experiences, Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. Vacancies in the local area. C&K Highland Reserve Community Kindergarten 580 Reserve Rd Upper Coomera [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Mudgeeraba Community Kindergarten Old Coach Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Norfolk Village Community Kindergarten 85 Halfway Dr Ormeau [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Oxenford Community Kindergarten 90 Michigan Dr Oxenford [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Palm Beach Community Kindergarten 6 Lind Ave Palm Beach [email protected] 18

21 W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Park Lake Community Kindergarten 1a Shoalhaven Ave Pacific Pines [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. C&K Railway Community Preschooling Centre 34 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W candk.asn.au Multi-function Centre. We act as both a childcare centre and kindy centre. Kindy has a teacher and assistant during term time. During holidays a group leader and assistant run the room following the same program. C&K Tamborine Mountain Community Kindergarten 23 Coleman Square North Tamborine QLD [email protected] W W tmckindy.com.au Children attending C&K kindergartens have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C&K Building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play-based approach to early childhood education. Early Childhood Centre Southport & Time for Kids Southport Church of Christ Complex Griffith Way Southport [email protected] W W care.cofcqld.com.au A not-for-profit community-based service. Qualified, experienced friendly staff. A playbased, open learning program. Spacious and natural outdoor playgrounds. Child Care Benefit available. Time for Kids for after-school and vacation care. GC Montessori Early Learning Centre Mudgeeraba 9 Robert St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W montessorigoldcoast.org Preschool education and care for children with friendly trained professionals. Qualified staff for baby-infant care from 6 weeks - 15 months and 15 months - 6 years. Visit website for more information. GC YMCA Family Day Care 4 Railway Pde Nerang [email protected] W W ymca.com.au/goldcoast Home based child care. Children 0-12 years full/part-time. Evenings, overnights/ weekends. Before and after school care/ vacation care. Educators visited to maintain standards of quality care. Fully accredited community based service. Harbourtown Babyland 401 Pine Ridge Rd Runaway Bay W W kindylandkids.com.au Full day care from 6.30am to 6.30pm for babies 0 to aged 2½ years. Harbourtown Kindyland 409 Oxley Dr Runaway Bay Full day care for children from 6.30am to 6.30pm from age 2½ years to school age. Also vacation care/after school are. Ring for details. Isle of Capri Early Learning Centre 1 St Peters St Isle of Capri [email protected] W W ioclearning.com Early childhood education and care. Little Apple Tree Early Learning Centre Bonogin 8 Hersden Ct Bonogin [email protected] W W littleappletree.com.au Early learning child day care with trained professionals. Quality learning. Preschool education and care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years. Offers vacation care for 6-12 years. Visit website for further information. LORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten 68 Mirambeena Dr Pimpama W W lords.qld.edu.au Little Wonders Kindergarten runs a 5-day a fortnight program for students who turn 4 years of age by June 30 th of that year. They offer a high quality and engaging kindergarten program. We re also on Facebook. Martin Street Community Childcare Centre 46a Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W martinstreet.org.au Non-profit day care centre. Provides care for children from 6 weeks - 6 years. All children are welcome and the centre endeavours to provide a high quality service for all. Miami Community Childrens Centre 52 Redondo Ave Miami [email protected] W W communitychildcare.org.au Owned by community groups and organisations and are run as not-for-profit. For children and their families. Long day care for children 0 weeks to 5 years. Open 7.30am pm Mon-Fri. Musgrave Hill Community Childrens Centre 211A Nakina St Musgrave Hill 4215 PO Box 51, Chirn Park mhccc.org.au W W communitychildcare.org.au Childrens day care and childrens long day care centre. Open 6.30am pm. High quality care. Parent committee oversees the management of the Centre. Northern Rivers Family Day Care 4 Park St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W nrcs.org.au Child care in private homes supervised by Child Development officers. Day, after school, emergency and holiday care available to low income families. In-home care 24 hours/7 days, including public holidays. Office open 8.30am pm. 19

22 Olsen Ave Community Childrens Centre 47 Olsen Ave Labrador W W communitychildcare.com Government funded Child Care Centre. Committee sponsored. Priority to working parents or those undertaking further studies. Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am pm. Children 6 weeks to 5 years. Paradise Point Kindyland 3 Turana St and Oxley Dr Paradise Point W W kindylands.com.au Full day care for children from 6.30am to 6.30pm from aged 15 months to school age. Also vacation care/after school care. Runaway Bay Kindyland 146 Bayview St Runaway Bay W W kindylandskids.com.au Full day care for children from 6.30am to 6.30pm for children from babies to school age. Also vacation care/after school care. Trinity Child Care Centre 3 Carey Lane Southport [email protected] Non-profit centre run by administration team of Queensland Lutheran Early Childhood Service. Long Day Care. Open: Mon-Fri from 7am - 6pm. Child Health Centres Banora Point Child & Family Clinic 25 Woodlands Dr Banora Point W W nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au From birth to 5 years. Immunisation by appointment every 3 rd Tue 9.30am am. Clinic - Mon, Thu and Fri by appointment. Connected to Tweed Heads Hospital and Tweed Heads Community Health Centre. Community Child Health - Southport PO Box 206 Southport [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Community Child Health Service offers a range of free health services and programs for families with children, from conception to completion of high school at a variety of locations on the Gold Coast. Ozcare Robina Continence Unit- Dry Bed Program for Children Highfield Drive Robina Ozcare runs a Dry Bed Program for children over 6 years of age who have bed wetting issues. Please contact office for further details. Child Support Child Support Agency (Palm Beach Regional Centre) Centrelink Office 1085 GC H way Palm Beach W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety CSA encourages shared parental responsibilities and ensures Child Support is paid. Gives options for Child Support payments and connects you to support services to suit your needs. Website has helpful free publications and resources for separated parents. Family Law Courts (Brisbane Registry) Commonwealth Law Courts North Quay Brisbane 4000 [email protected] W W familycourt.gov.au Booklets available from the courts which may help separating parents work out the best future arrangements for their children. Information regarding Child Support is on the website csa.gov.au. Children at risk ACT for Kids Gold Coast 31 Olsen Ave Labrador [email protected] W W actforkids.com.au Provides services to children and their families who are experiencing significant challenges including in-home case management services: Referral for Active Intervention (RAI) and the Intensive Family Support Service (IFS) funded by Dept of Communities. Bravehearts Inc PO Box 575 Arundel [email protected] W W bravehearts.org.au Children s charity dedicated to issues of child sexual assault. Comprehensive counselling. Education for children and young people. Parental support for nonoffending family members. Advocacy for adult survivors. Phone Kids Helpline a/h 4pm - 9am. Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) PO Box 1235 Ashfield NSW caps@ex .com.au W W childabuseprevention.com.au Toll Free National telephone support line. Aims to improve outcomes for children by delivering family support, prevention and community education. Offer information, referral and ongoing support to those affected by child abuse. Family support program. Child Safety After Hours Service Centre PO Box 806 Brisbane W W communities.qld.gov.au The 24 hours statewide Child Safety After Hours Service Centre provides after hours responses to clients of the department, members of the public and staff from government departments and community agencies in relation to child protection matters. Child Safety Service Centre Labrador (Dept of Communities) Level Brisbane Rd Labrador a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Intake and assessment of child protection concerns for children U18 who have suffered, are suffering or at risk of harm and does not have a parent who is willing and able to protect them from physical abuse or emotional harm. A/h and emergencies phone Child Safety Service Centre Mermaid Beach (Dept of Communities) Pacific Square GC Hwy Mermaid Beach a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Intake and assessment of child protection concerns for children U18 who have suffered, are suffering or at risk of harm and does not have a parent who is willing and able to protect them from physical abuse or emotional harm. A/h and emergencies phone

23 Child Safety Service Centre Nerang (Dept of Communities) 24 White St Nerang a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Intake and assessment of child protection concerns for children u18 who have suffered, are suffering or at risk of harm and does not have a parent who is willing and able to protect them from physical abuse or emotional harm. A/h and emergencies phone Complex Needs Assessment Panel Youth (CNAPY) [email protected] CNAPY brings government and community representatives in partnership to provide a coordinated approach when assessing and planning the needs of clients and families with complex needs. Dept of Family and Community Services NSW 98 Blundell Blvd Tweed Heads South Child Protection Agency, out of home care and early intervention phone For Child care protection agency Help Line phone For Disaster Management by natural disaster (fire and/ or flood) phone Kalwun SEQ, RE, FSS and FKC 14 Kortum Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Works in partnership with Dept. of Child Safety to ensure culturally appropriate support to families and children. Recruit and support foster carers. Parenting groups, Women s Circle, Men s Shed, Mum s and Kiddie club. Kids at Risk (Child Safety Service Centre) a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au For after hours phone Crisis assistance for child protection and referral to emergency accommodation for youth in a crisis situation. Social support services and community networks through its programs. Works with the Dept. of Child Safety. Safety House Assoc of Qld Inc 342 Enoggera Rd Newmarket [email protected] W W safetyhouseqld.org.au Mission statement Working for safer Communities for all. Safety House signs are found on or near letter boxes and is for everyone not just for children. Community based program with local committees drawn from caring members of the community. Counselling services AMEND Child Counselling Program 18a West St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W BetterRelationships.com.au Counselling with AMEND for children aged 4-12 years who have been affected by someone close to them who have problems with drugs and/or alcohol. Bravehearts Inc PO Box 575 Arundel [email protected] W W bravehearts.org.au Children s charity dedicated to issues of child sexual assault. Comprehensive counselling. Education for children and young people. Parental support for nonoffending family members. Advocacy for adult survivors phone Kids Helpline a/h 4pm - 9am. Centacare GC 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net,au Grief counselling in separation and divorce for children 5-12 years. Compassion Services Group - Compassion 4 Kids 7/9 Sir John Overall Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W compassionservices.com.au Play therapy counselling children 3-10 years of age. Referrals accepted from the Gold Coast region for a variety of issues. Also a service of compassion services (adult counselling service). Not-for-profit services by appointment. Kids Helpline GPO Box 2469 Brisbane [email protected] W W kidshelp.com.au Free, confidential, anonymous 24 hour telephone and online counselling service for young people aged from 5-25 years. We care and we listen anytime and for any reason. and web counselling is linked from the Kids Helpline website. UnitingCare Community - Child, Youth & Family Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach W W uccommunity.org.au Through Pathways to Grow program, Lifeline offers individual and group counselling to children and young people up to 18 years and their families who are going or been through a challenging time. Foster care Anglicare SQ TRACC Foster Care Gold Coast 2 Chisholm Rd Carrara 4211 PO Box 2284, Nerang DC W W anglicaresq.org.au Provides support for foster carers who care (in their own home) for children and young people, from birth to 18 years, who are unable to live with their own families for a period of time. Anglicare SQ TRACC Foster Care Support Agency 2 Chisholm Rd Carrara 4211 PO Box 2284 Nerang DC W W anglicaresq.org.au Provides foster care placement for children and young people 0-18 years needing foster care on the Gold Coast. Support for foster carers and training of foster carers. Child Safety Service Centre Labrador (Dept of Communities) Level 1, 118 Brisbane Rd Labrador a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Intake and assessment of child protection concerns. Placement of family-based care in a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable children under 18, unable to live with their own families because they are at risk. A/h and emergencies phone Child Safety Service Centre Mermaid Beach (Dept of Communities) Pacific Square GC Hwy Mermaid Beach a/h 21

24 W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Intake and assessment of child protection concerns. Placement of family-based care in a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable children under 18, unable to live with their own families because they are at risk. A/h and emergencies phone Foster and Kinship Care Support Line (Dept of Communities) W W communities.qld.gov.au Provides foster and kinship carers with access to after-hours support Mon-Fri from 5pm pm and Sat and Sun from 7am pm. For foster carer recruitment hotline phone , Child Safety Office recruitment freecall phone FSG Australia Disability Support Service 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Foster care placement of children and young people with disabilities needing foster care. Support of foster carers and training of foster carers. For Kaia Child Safety phone Pathways South East (Churches of Christ Care) 178 Springwood Rd Springwood [email protected] WWcarepathwaysqld.com.au Pathways program offers much needed individualised assistance to children who, due to various circumstances, cannot stay at home. If you have the compassion, responsibility and time to become a foster carer, then please call Pathways South East. Hearing services Hear and Say Centre GC 8 Bellevue Dr Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W hearandsaycentre.com.au A charitable, early intervention, auditoryverbal therapy program for children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Auditoryverbal emphasises hearing rather than vision and involves parents as the natural language teacher of the child. Teach Listen and Speak. Hospital entertainment Radio Lollipop GC Hospital 108 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W radiolollipop.org Children s charity providing comfort, play and entertainment to sick children in hospital. Seeking donations to contribute purchase of art/craft supplies and development of new studio at GC Griffith University Hospital. Volunteers encouraged to enquire. Mental health support Child & Youth Mental Health Service Central Gold Coast Level 2/60 High St Southport [email protected] We provide long term therapy and only accept referrals from our Child and Youth Access Team. This team is available from 8.30am - 5pm and can be contacted on All new referrals into the Child and Youth Mental Health Service on the Gold Coast. Child & Youth Mental Health Service Southern Gold Coast Robina Health Precinct Level 3/2 Campus Cres Robina Provides a specialised community mental health service to children and adolescents (under 18 years) by a team of professional staff. The clinic gives priority to children experiencing severe psychiatric problems. For Southport office phone Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug Education/ Prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Outside school hours and vacation care Committee for After-School Activities Inc PO Box 2019 Southport [email protected] After-school activities at Labrador and Musgrave Hill Primary schools Mon-Fri from 2.30pm - 6pm. Before school care at Musgrave Hill from 6.30am am. Also a vacation holiday program at Musgrave Hill from 7.30am pm. GC Kindyland Kids Harbourtown/Runaway Bay/Paradise Point W W kindylandkids.com.au For information on vacation care and after school care at Harbourtown Kindyland phone , Runaway Bay Kindyland phone and Paradise Point Kindyland phone Nerang Outside School Hours Care C/o Nerang PCYC Cayuga St Nerang [email protected] Vacation care during school holidays run by Nerang PCYC. We also provide before and after school care with supervised fun activities. For further information bookings ring above numbers. Time for Kids Vacation Care Southport Church of Christ Complex Griffith Way Southport 4215 PO Box 1128, Ashmore [email protected] WWcare.cofcqld.com.au After-school care Mon-Fri during school term and vacation care from Mon-Fri during holidays and Pupil Free days. School aged care from 7.30am pm. Exciting excursions. Fun activities. Playground. Vacation Holiday Program (Committee for After-School Activities) PO Box 2019 Southport [email protected] For the Vacation Holiday Program held Mon-Fri at Musgrave Hill school from 7.30am pm contact the Committee for after school activities on above phone number. 22

25 Playgroups Genesis Christian Ministries Play Groups 148 Eastlake St (Exit 75 off the M1) Carrara W W genesisministries.com.au Playgroup held every Fri in school terms from 10am to 11.30am. Mainly Music Program Holy Rood Family Centre 192 Oxenford-Tamborine Rd Oxenford [email protected] W W mainlymusic.org.au Parents/caregivers are invited to bring young children aged from birth to 5 years to a 30 minute morning tea/play session, followed by 30 minutes of music, rhyme, movement, listening and more. Phone for days and times or check web for locations. Nerang Playgroup Living Rivers Uniting Church Hall Nerang River Dr Nerang [email protected] W W nerangplaygroup.websyte.com Meet on Wed from 9.30am am. Run by parents. Great fun and fellowship for parents/carers and children from babies to under 5 years. Indoor/outdoor play every week plus programs of activities, craft and regular outings. Affiliated with Playgroup Qld. Newlife Uniting Church Playgroups Robina 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Playgroup operates Mon-Thu am during school terms. Ring for further details or go to the website. Playgroup Association of Queensland 86 Orchid St Enoggera [email protected] W W playgroupaustralia.com.au Playgroup is a regular gathering of parents, care givers and their children 0-5 years. Place for caring, sharing and learning through play. Parent/care giver actively participates with their children. Start your own Playgroup or join an existing one. St Peter s Alberton Lutheran Playgroup 185 Alberton Rd Alberton [email protected] For children aged 0-5 years. Meets at above address on 2 nd and 4 th Mon of the month at 9.30am am. Free event for families. Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Playgroup Jim Harris Park 20 Mattocks Rd Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W varsitylakes.org.au Referral Centre. Playgroup for children 0-5 years on Fri from 9.30am am. Miracle Babies Nuture Group (premature) meets Tue fortnightly. We also have The Small Dogs Playgroup. Ring for details. Village Community Services Inc Playgroup C/o Studio Village Community Centre 87 Village Way Oxenford [email protected] Ring for days and times of activities for various age group. Support groups and services Early Years Centre, North Gold Coast PO Box 1135 Nerang [email protected] W W benevolent.org.au Parenting information, family support and health services from birth to under 8 years. Play group, one stop shop for parents to access a range of support and services to improve their child s health, well being and safety. Parent support groups. Foundation Care and Parenting Orders Program Suite Level 2 Southport Central Tower 3/9 Lawson St Southport BC [email protected] W W foundcarefamily.org.au Funded by Attorney-General s Department. Provides a range of services to postseparated families. Registration and general enquiries for Parenting Orders Programs and Children s Contact Services. Open to immediate and extended family members. GC Childrens Contact Service PO Box 1435 Nerang [email protected] W W foundcarefamily.org.au Offers supervised contact and supervised changeovers for separated families. Phone above number from Mon-Fri to register for supervised changeovers and contact. After registration by both parties staff will contact clients to arrange first time access. Learning for Life Program - The Smith Family Southport [email protected] W W thesmithfamily.com.au Provides direct financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students of lowincome families and money to assist cover education expenses with other schoolrelated expenses e.g. uniforms, shoes, books, excursions etc. Sponsorship phone Life Education Centre Foundation Qld Inc 89 Sunshine Blvd Broadbeach [email protected] W W lifeeducation.org.au A not-for-profit organisation providing school-based health and drug education programs to over 125,000 students throughout Queensland each year. We aim to help prevent substance abuse by giving children the skills and knowledge to live safe and healthy lives. Limbkids Support Assoc Inc PO Box 244 West Burleigh [email protected] W W limbkids.asn.au Non-profit, voluntary organisation of parents, professionals and interested people, concerned for the care of children who have limb differences. Provide phone counselling, social events, hospital visits, modified music hire and library resources etc. Little Souls Taking Big Steps for Children with Autism 1 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W littlesouls.com.au 23

26 Provides early intervention services to children (2-6 years) with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Also provide a unique child care environment for typically developing children who receive outstanding preparation for school. Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children Oxenford-Coomera Community and Youth Centre 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd [email protected] W W youthcentre.org.au Range of free programs supporting families with children 0-12yrs: Under 5 s Early Years Hubs with dance/play sing to music, toddler sports, read and grow, speech and language programs with Speech Pathologist, New mums and babies group with Child Health Nurse. Paradise Kids 88 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W paradisekids.org.au Provides grief and loss support groups for pre-school and primary school aged children and their parents, individual grief counselling for children and adults, an Illness Support Program to assist families with a child with a long-term or terminal illness. Qld Assoc for Gifted & Talented Children Inc (QAGTC) - GC Branch PO Box 3653 Robina Town Centre Robina 4226 [email protected] W W qagtc.org.au Member-funded, volunteer-based, organisation dedicated to supporting gifted children, their families and teachers. A range of activities for gifted children, their parents, teachers and community members. Monthly children s workshops for grade 1-9. Tweed Valley Early Childhood Intervention Service Inc PO Box 105 Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tvecis.com.au Early childhood intervention education service and therapy program for young children (birth-6 years) with disabilities or at risk of developmental delay. Community facilities Community and neighbourhood centres Albert Waterways Community Centre Cnr Hooker/Sunshine Bvds Mermaid Waters [email protected] Main hall holds 480 people, gallery 120 people. Kitchen facilities etc. Major event hall for the Gold Coast. Banksia Park Hall 27 Crescent Ave Hope Island [email protected] Hall for hire up to 60 people. Kitchenette facilities. Bert Swift Community Centre 18 Centurion Cres Nerang [email protected] W W nncinc.com.au Vicky Va a coordinator Hall available for hire. Youth and community activities. Burleigh Waters Community Centre 131 Christine Ave Burleigh Waters [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Main hall has 200 person theatre style, meeting rooms people. Kitchen facilties etc. Contact the bookings office Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm. Carrara Community Centre Neilsens Rd Carrara [email protected] W W carraracommunitycentre.com. Has a hall with stage meeting room and kitchen. Elanora Community Centre 26 Galleon Way Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community Main hall 100 people theatre style, small meeting room. Ring for bookings Mon-Thu between 2pm and 5pm. Fradgley Hall (Burleigh Heads) Cnr of Park Ave and Ocean St Burleigh Heads [email protected] Main hall: 80 people. Theatre style. Kitchenette facilities. Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Available for meetings, classes and use by community groups. Booking enquiries Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Jacobs Well Community Centre 27 Bay Dr Jacobs Well [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Available for hire as a venue for small social events, classes and community meetings. Main hall holds 120 people (theatre style) with kitchen facilities etc. There is off-street parking, disability access and an outdoor shaded area. Kirra Hill Community Centre 1 Garrick St Kirra [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Newly restored historical community and cultural centre. Various functions areas, meeting and community rooms. Suitable for a range of community activities. Labrador Child and Family Centre 57B Billington St Labrador W W benevolent.org.au Range of family and children s activities and services. Main Hall, dividable into two (2) rooms, two other small rooms, large verandah and fenced children s play area. Labrador Community Hub 57 Billington St Labrador [email protected] Newly redeveloped community hub. Includes main hall, holds 250 people theatre style. Various meeting rooms. Suitable for a range of community activities. Marj Shipman Community Centre 91 Hansford Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au 24

27 Main hall for 100 people, theatre style, with kitchen facilities etc. Ring for bookings between 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri. Mermaid Beach Community Centre 2439 GC Hwy Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Main hall for 80 people, theatre style, small meeting room, kitchenette facilities. Mount Nimmel Community Hall 237 Austinville Rd Mudgeeraba Hall owned by the community. Available for hire for community gatherings, dances. Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre 833 Nerang - Southport Rds Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Main hall 400 people, kitchen attached. Also 3 meeting rooms (various sizes). There is off street parking and disability access. Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Inc 29 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nncinc.com.au Community support services, information, advice, referrals. Programs for Youth at Risk years. Weekly food service. Support groups. Internet access. Room Hire. NILS. Newlife Uniting Church and Community Centre Robina 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Activities and services offered 7 days a week. Card luncheons/gardening groups/indoor bowls. Youth groups Fri pm. Playgroup/small bible study groups. Opportunities to volunteer. Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre 25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd Oxenford [email protected] W W youthcentre.org.au Conference and hall hire, parenting programs and family support, mums and bubs groups, Move2Music and small sports for under 5 s, free legal advice and tax return help, fitness, yoga, dance and martial arts classes. Holiday programs for primary school children. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Community meeting room. Family Counsellor, youth worker, legal and financial counselling. Community education, social and recreational groups. Personal development courses, self esteem and art therapy courses. Bookings essential. Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Various activities for the over 50s 7 days a week. Meeting rooms available for various organisations. Midday meals available on Tue and Wed. For Meals on Wheels phone Office hours: 8.30am -1pm Paradise Point Community Centre Grice Ave (on Community Lane) Paradise Point [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au 2 halls: large -200 people with full kitchen, small-120 people with kitchenette. Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre Napper Rd Arundel [email protected] Main hall holds 240 people, theatre style, meeting room holds 30 people. Kitchen facilities etc. Pimpama School of Arts 15 Clark Way Pimpama [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au The hall is spacious with a wooden floor, stage and is suitable for private functions and community activities. Historical main hall holds 100 theatre style and has kitchen facilities. Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected]. gov.au W W goldcoastcity.com.au Full auditorium or 3/4 auditorium, Conference/meeting rooms. Canteen style kitchen. Sound and lighting equipment. Grand piano. Stage/dressing room facilities. Runaway Bay Community Centre Lae Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W goldcoast.gov.qld.au Main hall holds 200 people, meeting room holds 20 people. Kitchenette facilities etc. Booking office open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Silver Bridle Action Group Inc & Lynne Richardson Memorial Centre 2A Gidgee Ct Molendinar 4214 PO Box 735, Ashmore City [email protected] W W sbcommunitycentre.com Not-for-profit community organisation with various community programs available. Southport Community Centre 6 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au New multi-purpose hall holds 350 people theatre style. Major event hall for the Gold Coast. Booking office open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Springbrook Community Hall Carricks Rd Springbrook [email protected] Historical hall holds 80 people. Booking and enquiries can be made on above number. Non profit organisation. St Margarets Chapel 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W theartscentregc.com.au Located in the beautiful grounds of The Arts Centre Gold Coast is the heritage listed St. Margaret s Chapel, a perfect setting and location for your wedding. Non-denominational, seats 50 people comfortably and is available for hire 7 days a week. Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall 611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd Tallebudgera [email protected] 25

28 Ring after 4pm for hall bookings. Main hall holds 140 people, theatre style, kitchen facilities. Tugun Village Community Centre 414 Coolangatta Rd Tugun Large main hall seats 200 theatre style. Small meeting hall seats 30 theatre style. Kitchen facilities and general amenities. Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc Jim Harris Park 20 Mattocks Rd Varsity Lakes W W varsitylakes.org.au Wide range of programs and activities conducted at the centre. Some focus on people with particular needs e.g. Children, youth, parents or order residents. New main hall holds 200 theatre style. Various meeting rooms. Community activities available. Village Community Services Inc 87 Village Way Oxenford [email protected] W W studiovillage.com.au Our support services provide a range of centre-based services to families, children and young people. Information and referral, 3 playgroups, Hall hire - main hall holds 80 people. Various youth and community programs available. Parent courses. Tax help. Drop-in centres Rosies C/o Mal Bourke Car Park Hinze St Southport [email protected] W W rosies.org.au Serve hot meals Mon-Fri to homeless, needy, lost and lonely, at a small cost in facilities near the exit of the Mal Bourke Car Park. Hand out Food Packs for small donation. Serve tea and biscuits. Please phone for specific details of the food outreaches. St Johns Drop-In Centre 36 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] Provide delicious hot lunch plus desert, takeaway sandwiches and fruit (if required) Mon-Fri from 11.30am pm. Must be seated by 12.30pm. Door closes 12.45pm sharp. $2 contribution required. SPACC Welfare Emergency Relief only Mon-Thu am. Halls/meeting rooms 19 Kerr Ave Community Centre Southport Hall available for hire. Air conditioned. Suit various activities e.g. yoga, Tai Chi, self-help groups etc. Also smaller hall downstairs available for hire suitable for craft or card playing groups etc. Anglican Church Hall Burleigh Heads 14 Park Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W anglicangoldcoast.org.au 1 large and 1 small hall with facilities for hire. Ring Mon-Fri 8.30am to 12 noon for further information. Anglican Parish of Surfers Paradise 73 Salerno St Isle of Capri [email protected] W W surfersanglican.com.au Services Sun 7.15am 9.30am Meeting room and hall available for hire by arrangement. Australian Red Cross 10 Lawson St Southport [email protected] Centrally located hall in Southport available for meetings, seminars, lectures and courses. Carpeted hall seats 50 and includes TV, VCR, OHT projector and screen, use of adjoining kitchen available. Contact Eddie Mon-Fri 9am - 3pm, Sat 9am pm. Burleigh Heads Amateur Fishing Club PO Box 97 Miami [email protected] Large hall for hire. Further enquires contact by or by post. Cedar Creek Community Hall Cnr Chardons Bridge Rd and Beenleigh/ Tamborine Rd Cedar Creek [email protected] Medium sized hall for hire, situated next to the Cedar Creek school, which holds up to 200 people. Facilities include kitchen, fridges and microwave. Park with BBQ outside and inside toilets. Civic Centre Auditorium & Meeting Room Cnr Wharf and Brett Sts Tweed Heads W W tweed.nsw.gov.au Hall, meeting room for hire. Kitchen facilities and auditorium. 500 seat capacity Community Room Pacific Fair Hooker Blvd Broadbeach [email protected] Room for hire. Room holds people. Kitchen, tables, chairs, bar fridge etc. Ring or for further details of facilities. CYC Camp Burleigh (Christian Youth Camp) Rudd St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W cycburleigh.com.au Dining room, seminar/activities room for hire by community groups and organisations to hold meetings and/or local activities subject to availability. Federation Hub House (MIFQ) 10 Mick Veivers Way Southport [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Large air-conditioned room for hire. Seats around 20 people and comes with tables, internet, plenty of power points and a large whiteboard. Can be accessed after hours week days from 5pm and weekends. Male and female toilets with wheelchair access. GC Youth Orchestra Inc 7 Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W gcyo.com.org.au Rehearsal hall/meeting room available for hire. Seating for 400 guests theatre style. Small or large meeting or party. Great venue for end-of-year concert, workshop or tutorial. Gecko Hall - Gecko GC & Hinterland Environment Council 139 Duringan St Currumbin

29 W W gecko.org.au Hall holds 40-50, has tables, chairs, full kitchen, ceiling fans. Beautiful location on Currumbin Creek. Sorry - no parties. Genesis Christian Ministries Hall Hire 148 Eastlake St (Exit 75 off the M1) Carrara [email protected] W W genesisministries.com.au Rooms and auditorium are available for hire. Girl Guides Queensland Labrador Hall Hire 222 Turpin Rd Labrador [email protected] W W guidesqld.org Air conditioned hall for hire. Available to community groups etc. Restrictions apply. Please phone Lyn for more details. Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc Rugby Lane Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvalerugby.com.au Helensvale Rugby Union Club offers quality facilities which are suitable for functions and conferences, and provide playing facilities that accommodate both senior and junior teams from A Grade to Hoglettes (u7s). James Centre Broadbeach State School Old Burleigh Rd Broadbeach [email protected] Hall for hire: kitchen, stage, chairs and tables, toilets. Carpeted. Labrador Community and Youth Centre 57 Billington St Labrador 4215 Booking officer [email protected] E E goldcoast.qld.gov.au 4 meeting rooms available for hire. Consulting/activity rooms. Kitchen facilities. Private functions subject to conditions of hire. Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Centre 370 Marine Pde Labrador [email protected] Rooms at the Labrador Senior Citizens Centre are available for hire. For bookings phone above. Labrador State School Hall Imperial Pde Labrador [email protected] W W labradorss.eq.edu.au Large hall available for hire. Please phone office for further details, availability and bookings. Miami State School Hall Oceanic Dr Mermaid Waters [email protected] Ring for details of hall hire. Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre 7 School St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudg.com.au Yoga, ballet, feldenkrais, meditation and healing, feng shui, wu tao, ultimate performing arts, art exhibition and bridge etc. held at the centre at different times and days. The centre is also available for hire for similar activities. Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall Railway St Mudgeeraba [email protected] Ring booking agent Somerset Realty (opposite hall) during business hours. Venue for all martial arts, ballet, dancing, yoga, church, weddings, stage plays, engagements, 21 st parties, convention and other large audience participation. Mudgeeraba Music Centre 1 Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W hinterlandband.com.au Music centre available for hire, permanent or casual bookings. Seating for 70 people, kitchen with refrigerator, microwaves, urn, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. Nerang Community Hall PO Box 258 Nerang Price St, Nerang [email protected] No private functions. Main hall has seating for 80 people (theatre style), meeting room for 10 people, kitchen facilities etc. Disabled access. Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Inc 29 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nncinc.com.au Large training room and lounge room available for hire to the community and agencies. Internet access. Tea and coffee facilities. Ring between 9am pm. Newlife Uniting Church Robina Hall 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Halls, kitchen and meeting room for hire. For weddings, special services and club hire. Contact office manager for venue bookings. Peter Panitz Band Shell 12 Mick Veivers Way Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastcitybrassband.com Hosts 150 seat auditorium and includes chairs and tables. Fully equipped kitchen/ toilets and shower. Parking is plentiful. Playground close by. Home of the GC City Brass Band. Available for hire by day or night. QCWA Hall Coolangatta 169 Griffith St Coolangatta For hall hire please phone Elizabeth on QCWA Hall Mermaid Beach 43 Ventura St Mermaid Beach W W qcwa.org.au Hall available for hire. QCWA Hall Southport Kathleen Rawlin Centre Cnr Young and Garden Sts Southport W W qcwa.org.au Large hall for hire. Accommodates 100 people. Fully equipped kitchen. Chairs, large and small tables. Ramp access for disabled people. For hall booking enquiries phone Norma QCWA Memorial Hall Coomera 161 Maudsland Rd Upper Coomera W W qcwa.org.au Hall for hire - Kitchen, stage, dance floor. 27

30 Southport Bowls Club Inc Marine Pde Southport W W southportbowls.com.au Large hall for hire suitable for meetings, weddings, social functions etc. Kitchen and facilities. Free room hire for parties. Southport Masonic Temple Hall 76 Nerang St Southport secretary@freemasons-southport W W freemasons-southport.org.au Large hall and kitchen facilities. Excellent dance floor for dance tuition. Southport Soccer Club (Warriors) Ashmore Park Mualla Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W southportfc.com.au Clubhouse with kitchen facilities and large hall available for hire. Licensed Bar. 1 room for small meetings of 50. Southport Trinity Lutheran Church Hall 1 Carey Lane Southport Hall available for hire. Please phone office to discuss details. Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre Conference Room 149 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W stockland.com.au/shopping.centres/ Large area for hire - Set for 20. Kitchen facilities. Wheelchair access. Whiteboard, projector and flip board chart. Ideal for private functions, meetings, classes and community events. The Arts Centre 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise W W gcac.com.au Venue hire: Large auditorium, arts, cinemas, 2 galleries, meeting rooms. For movie info line, Cafe Arts, Ticket Box Office and Art Gallery phone Trinity Lutheran College Robert Hoff Hall 251 Cotlew St Ashmore 4214 PO Box 322 Ashmore City Qld W W tlc.qld.edu.au Hall available for hire. Tugun Progress Assoc Hall 433 Golden Four Dr Tugun [email protected] W W tugun.info Tom Atkin hall, the only community owned hall on the Gold Coast, available for hire. Dance floor, kitchen, meeting room, storage. Parking etc. available. Permanent or casual. Bookings: Contact Ray White Real Estate, Golden Four Dr, Tugun Varsity College 198 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W varsitycollege.eq.edu.au Please fax or ring for information on halls for hire. Woongoolba Hall 1226 Stapleton/Jacobs Well Rd Woongoolba Ring for details of hall hire. Available for weddings. Holds limited hours childcare centre etc. Also see their Facebook page for more details. Museums GC and Hinterland Historical Society Inc (Museum) 8 Elliott St Surfers Paradise [email protected] Open: 1 st Sun of every month between 10am - 4pm or for school and community groups by appointment. Call President, John Burns or or look us up on Facebook. GC Hinterland Heritage Museum Inc 238 Mudgeeraba Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gchheritagemuseum.org.au Collection of historical and heritage materials showing the growth and development of the hinterland area of the Gold Coast. Open every Sun 10am - 2pm or by appointment. Community and school groups most welcome. GC Sporting Hall of Fame PO Box 3147 (Owen Park Queen St) Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastsport.com.au Protecting the sporting heritage of the Gold Coast. School visits encouraged. Conducts induction into GC Sporting Hall of Fame. Selects GC Sports Star of the Year award. Trustees for GC Bulletin Historical Building. Free entry. Mudgeeraba Troop - 14th Light Horse Regiment Museum Worongary Rd Worongary W W lighthorse.org.au Light Horse Museum - Circa Boer and Great Wars. Open Tue, Fri and Sun 10am - 2pm. Answering machine for messages out of hours. National Service Assoc also based at the museum site. Surf World Gold Coast Inc Level 1/35 Tomewin St Currumbin [email protected] W W surfworldgoldcoast.com Located above Honey World, Surf World Museum is a museum dedicated to surfing and beach culture and is open daily from 10am - 5pm. It has a large collection of surfboards and photography. Group and school visits can be arranged. Tweed River Regional Museum PO Box 816 Murwillumbah [email protected] W W tweed.nswgov.au/museum (1) Tweed Heads: Pioneer Park, phone (2) Murwillumbah branch currently closed for redevelopment - see website for details, (3) Uki: 2 Norco St, phone Ring for opening times. Music centres GC Youth Orchestra Centre 7 Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W gcyo.com.org.au For musical groups. Rehearsal rooms available for hire on a permanent or casual basis. Great venue for end-of-year concert, workshop or tutorial. Small or large meeting or party. Gerda Pinter Pavilion Macintosh Island MacIntosh Island Park Bandshell Main Beach W W qtor.org.au/venue 28

31 Bandshell and Puppet Theatre. Surfers Paradise Band. Seats approximately 110. Special facilities for puppetry. Supported by Community Arts Board. Bookings through City of Gold Coast. Mudgeeraba Music Centre 1 Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W hinterlandband.com.au Music Centre available for hire, permanent or casual bookings. Seating for 70 people, kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, urn, cutlery, crockery, table and chairs. See our website for further details. Safety house Safety House Assoc of Qld Inc 342 Enoggera Rd Newmarket [email protected] W W safetyhouseqld.org.au Working for safer communities. Safety House signs are found on or near letter boxes and is for everyone not just for children. A community based program with local committees drawn from caring members of the community. Scout halls Scout Group - Ashmore 1 Community Dr Ashmore 4214 PO Box 359 Ashmore city [email protected] W W ashmore.scoutsqld.com.au Hall for hire. Scouts Australia Qld website - scoutsqld.com.au Scout Group - Nerang 3 Hope St Nerang W W nerang.scoutsqld.com.au Phone above for information available for hire of scout halls and camp sites. Scout Group - Palm Beach Salk Oval Sarawak Ave Palm Beach 4221 PO Box 369, Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachscouts.com.au Hall for hire at Salk Oval Sarawak Ave. Ring for bookings. Scouts Qld website: scoutsqld.com.au. Scout Group Hall - Labrador 224 Turpin Rd Labrador W W scoutsqld.com.au Hall for hire. Community information Community services 4CRB 89.3FM Community Billboard PO Box 86, Burleigh Heads QLD [email protected] WW 4crb.com Community Billboard on 4CRB is a free service for charitable and non-profit organisations. Announcements must be received at least 14 days before broadcast. The wording for each announcement must not exceed 40 words. Centrelink All areas of Gold Coast W W centrelink.gov.au Phone information re pensions/ retirement, Family assistance, for disability, sickness, carers, for employment, for youth/student services, for Abstudy, for Languages other than English. GC Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au An information and referral service on a wide range of issues. Also a free, confidential legal service and a free, confidential financial counselling service is provided. Phone for an appointment for both services on Mon-Fri from 8.30am - 4pm. Office of Development & External Relations Bond University Robina [email protected] W W bond.edu.au Community initiatives including: Live at Bond free music series, Bond by the Lake festival, Bond Talks community lecture series, AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience), business events and an array of facilities available for community use. Saver Plus (The Benevolent Society) PO Box 1135 Nerang [email protected] Matched savings and financial education program that assists with education costs e.g. Uniforms, books or laptop. Conditions and eligibility apply: Healthcare/Pension card, some paid employment, parent/ guardian of school-aged child or vocational self-study. Complaints and disputes Energy and Water Ombudsman Qld (EWOQ) PO Box 3640 South Brisbane [email protected] W W ewoq.com.au EWOQ is a free, fair and independent dispute resolution service if you have a complaint with your energy or water supplier. We can help with problems about bills, credit, customer service, marketing, connections, supply or transferring energy retailers. Environmental Health (GC Public Health Unit) Level 1/14 Edgewater Ct Robina gcphu.health.qld.gov.au W W health.qld.gov.au Advises on food complaints, licencing of pest controllers, tobacco sales to minors, labelling of food products, sanitation and poisons. CDC, immunisations, contagious outbreaks. Consumer affairs Commonwealth Ombudsman Level 17/53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.gov.au Considers and investigates complaints about Queensland State Government departments and bodies and local councils from people. Complaints by phone, in person, in writing, by fax or by online complaint form. For State Ombudsman phone Mail Return (ADMA) & Unwanted Phone Calls Register (ADCA)

32 W W donotcall.gov.au Look at Do Not Mail Register entry phone and Do Not Call Register entry phone for information on registering complaint. Office of Fair Trading 7 Short St Southport [email protected] W W fairtrading.qld.gov.au Investigate consumer complaints on unsatisfactory goods, services, business practices and workmanship etc. Advice line: phone Will take calls 8.30am pm each day (Tue from 9.30am pm). Part of Dept of Justice and Attorney-General office. Qld Ombudsman GPO Box 3314 Brisbane 4001 or Level 17/53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.qld.gov.au The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman investigates complaints about Queensland government agencies, local councils and universities. Visit the website for more information. Donate GC Freecycle Group All areas of Gold Coast gold_coast_freecycle-owner@ yahoogroups.com WWgroups.yahoo.com/group/gold_coast_ freecycle Freecycle Network is made up of 4,793 groups with 7,208,000 members across the globe. A non-profit movement of people giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It s about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Free membership. Radio Lollipop GC Hospital 108 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W radiolollipop.org Children s charity providing comfort, play and entertainment to sick children in hospital. Seeking donations to contribute purchase of art/craft supplies and development of new studio at GC Griffith University Hospital. Volunteers encouraged to enquire. Events Coomera Anglican College Foundation Days Rd Coomera W W cac.qld.edu.au Primary/Secondary campuses/early Learning Centre. CAC puts on a number of community based events each year. See website for further details of our 2 major youth events open to the public Battle of the Bands and Sustainable Lifestyle Show in June. Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing W W sportrec.qld.gov.au Contact or visit the website to find out about your local sporting clubs, make friends, be active and have some fun. Events Queensland Gold Coast PO Box 4920 GCMC [email protected] W W goldcoastevents.com.au Managers of the annual Gold Coast Airport Marathon and the Biennial Pan Pacific Masters Games. Produce high profile, mass participating sporting events. GC Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expos Inc PO Box 812 Tugun [email protected] W W gcseniorsexpos.com.au Expos provided health and lifestyle information, such as retirement living options, home care, seniors travel, advice from City of Gold Coast and are held each year at Palm Beach, Runaway Bay, Broadbeach, Twin Towns and Southport. Contact Warren for Expo details. Hearing services CICADA (Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association) GC Branch SMS [email protected] W W cicadaqld.com.au Support Group for profoundly deaf, Quarterly magazine, up to date information about cochlear implants. Social Activities. Libraries 10,000 Steps Library Pedometer Loans (GC Physical Activity Alliance) All City of Gold Coast Libraries W W getactivegoldcoast.com.au A healthy adult should aim to do 10,000 steps each day. Use a pedometer to add your steps across the whole day - every step counts! For further information visit our website. Friends of the Library Inc (City of Gold Coast Library Service) Shop 22 Bayrose Plaza Railway St Southport w.caelli!iisec.com.au W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Book Shop in Railway St Southport promoting Library Services with the resale of Library Book discards for the benefit of the City of Gold Coast Council Library Services and the community in general. Open 9am pm Mon-Fri and on Sat 9am - 1pm. Volunteers welcome. GC Street Library Southport/Coolangatta [email protected] W W gcstreetlibrary.org Free mobile library service for homeless at lunchtime Mon: Tuesley Park, Southport, Tue: Goodwin Park, Coolangatta. Provides reading material on a wide range of topics e.g. fiction, self-help, sport, history, reference books. Need Books and volunteers. Broadbeach Library 61 Sunshine Bvd Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Located Albert Waterways Community Centre (opp rear of Pacific Fair). Open Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 3 pm. Closed: Sun. Local Studies Library Level 1 Cnr Garden/Lawson Sts Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastcity.com/au/libraries Situated in the Southport Library. Operating Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon. Closed: Sun. 30

33 Mobile Library Service Gold Coast Areas W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Serving people in remote locations and schools on a fortnightly basis throughout the city. Phone for locations and times. Upper Coomera Library Cnr Reserve and Abraham Roads [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 4pm. Closed: Sun. Burleigh Heads Library Park Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon to Fri from 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon. Closed: Sun. Burleigh Waters Library Cnr Christine Ave/Galeen Dr Burleigh Waters [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: from 9am - 6pm Mon - Fri and 9am - 12 noon Sat. Closed: Sun. Coolangatta Library Ground level, Showcase on the Beach Griffith St Coolangatta [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open from Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon. Closed on Sun. Elanora Library The Pines Shopping Centre Guineas Creek Rd Elanora [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon/Tue/Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu from 9am - 7pm and Sat 9am - 3pm. Closed: Sun. Helensvale Library Cnr Lindfield Road and Sir John Overall Drive [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu from 9am - 7pm, Sat from 9am - 4pm, Sun from 12 noon - 4pm. Mudgeeraba Library Railway St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon/Tue/Thu and Fri from 9am - 2pm and Wed from 9am pm. Closed: Sat and Sun. Nerang Library Cnr White/Price Sts Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon/Tue/Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu from 9am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 1pm. Closed: Sun. Special Needs Library open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm and Sat 9am - 1pm for children with special needs referred by doctor/therapist etc. Palm Beach Library 11th Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon 9am pm, Tue/Wed/Thu/ Fri from 9am - 1pm. Closed: Sat and Sun. Robina Library Cnr San Antonio Bvd Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon/Tue/Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 3pm and Sun 12 noon-4pm. Runaway Bay Library Lae Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Open: Mon/Tue/Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu from 9am - 7pm and Sat from 9am - 2pm. Closed: Sun. Southport Library Cnr Garden/Lawson Sts Southport [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Wide range of services offered to the public. Visual audio material available for loan. Open: Mon/Tue/Wed and Fri from 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am - 8pm, Sat 9am - 3pm and Sun 12 noon-4pm. Newspapers local Coast Kids GC PO Box 5366 Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W coastkidsgc.com.au Coast Kids is the Gold Coast s hottest children s magazine, keeping parents in the know with bits of fun, fresh and helpful information that will give them tips and treasures to help embrace raising kids on the Coast. Inform d Christian Newspaper 42 Currumbin Creek Rd Currumbin [email protected] W W informedchristiannewspaper.com Free 3 monthly interdenominational newspaper distributed from Byron Bay to Brisbane. Good news paper promoting local events. Aims to inform locals what s on and to connect people from all demonimations. Delivered into the community, not only to churches. Local Newsletters (The) 1/21 Olympic Circuit Southport [email protected] W W localnewsletters.com Informative community newsletter containing local news from Council, Parliament, Community organisations and Businesses plus competitions, horoscopes, puzzles and more - delivered free to 150,000 Gold Coast residential mailboxes every month. Radio and television stations 4CRB 89.3FM PO Box 86 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W 4crb.com A non-profit community broadcasting station owned and operated by Gold Coast Christian and Community Broadcasting Association Limited playing easy listening music. Number 1 station for Gold Coast 50 plus homeowners. Talk back programs most mornings. 31

34 Channel Nine Gold Coast News GPO Box 948 Surfers Paradise W W ninemsn.com.au The only local television news dedicated to the Gold Coast region. On air at 5.30pm each week day broadcasting from 50 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise. Covers local news stories including community and Council information. Ideas and input are welcome. Radio 94.1 FM Gold Coast Suite 10 Rodman Centre 11 Karp Court Bundall [email protected] W W 941fm.com.au 91.1FM is offering a music format catering for today s up and at it mature generation. With 80s Classic Hits 60s and 70s and selected new music of today. The station also offers live up to date reports for boating, surfing and traffic. Radio Metro PO Box 6530 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W radiometro.com.au Not-for-profit community radio broadcaster which presents a unique style of broadcasting and Gold Coast s only Youth Community Radio Station. Provides Gold Coast youth with opportunities to become involved in the provision and delivery of Radio Broadcasting. Telephone and online services Directory Assistance (Telstra) All areas W W telstra.com.au/contact Phone 1223 is an automated free service providing telephone numbers to callers, if the name required is known. (phone Call Connect for operator assisted call where the operator will get the number required: Charges apply for this service.) Do Not Call Register (ACMA) PO Box 42 North Melbourne W W donotcall.gov.au For consumers concerned about unsolicited telemarketing calls. Only Australian telephone numbers used for private/domestic purposes are eligible for registration. Register free for 5 years by: (1) Online, (2) Phone, (3) Fax. Do Not Mail Register (ADMA - Australian Direct Marketing Assoc) PO Box 3895 Sydney [email protected] W W adma.com.au Register your details by mail or online form for the Do Not Mail service to have your name and contact details removed from ADMA member companies only i.e. banks, charities, catalogue and mail orders etc. Available to consumers with a residential address. Find a Service Website (Dept of Justice Qld) W W justice.qld.gov.au Queensland Government website enabling consumers to search for and find information on different services e.g. JPs, births, deaths, marriages, changing names, pay your fines, family history research and historical records, renew licences etc. National Relay Service All areas Speak TTY [email protected] W W relayservice.com.au Free, 24 hour confidential phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. TTY or modem users phone and then ask for the number you wish to call. Speak and Listen users phone then ask for the number. Telstra Information & Connection Services All areas W W telstra.com.au Phone 1223 for Directory Assistance - Then just give a name and an automated service will supply the number free to Telstra customers. Home phone services phone , faults phone , Bigpond phone , Telstra mobile phone Telstra Information & Connection Services All areas W W immi.gov.au People who face communication problems can ring above for an interpreter over the telephone. Available 24 hrs/7 days a week. People who do not speak English can also complete an online form for an on-site interpreter to attend an appointment. Tourism Cooly Rocks on Festival Suite 103 Coolangatta Pl 87 Griffith St Coolangatta [email protected] W W coolyrockson.mybigcommerce.com 29 May - 8 June 2014, the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia! Over 2 kilometres of Rock n roll, Rockabilly, Swing and over 1,000 hot rods, custom cars and classic cars lining the stunning beachfront of Coolangatta and Tweed. GC Medical Tourism Assoc PO Box 7926 GCMC [email protected] W W gcmta.com.au Not-for-profit organisation which aims to develop the Gold Coast as a Medical Tourism destination and defined as the act of travelling to a destination outside of one s usual country of residence to receive medical and/or surgical consultation. GC Tourism Corp Ltd Oracle Building 12 Charles Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W visitgoldcoast.com Gold Coast Tourism operates 2 accredited information centres at Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta, providing visitors with general local tourist information e.g. bus tours, cruises, theme parks etc. Qld Parks & Wildlife Information Centre 1711 GC Hwy Burleigh Heads W W nprsr.qld.gov.au Information available on National Parks with basic Tourist information (not accommodation). Gives information on backpackers and caravan parks and camping areas. Also information on theme parks and environmental parks etc. Provide maps free of charge. 32

35 Community service groups Action groups Amnesty International Gold Coast Group Gold Coast region E E amnesty.org.au/qld/group/20380 Committed to advocating and defending human rights worldwide. Holds regular meetings, public forums, information stalls and fund-raising events such as trivia nights. Check our website for meeting details. All welcome! Lynne Richardson Community Centre 2A Gidgee Ct Molendinar 4214 PO Box 369, Palm Beach [email protected] W W LRcommunitycentre.com A range of services including: Playgroup, KidZone, Youth Connect, seminars, 2 halls for hire, indoor and outdoor games, seniors activities and much more. See website for details. Mudgeeraba Action Group PO Box 1197 Nerang [email protected] A community-based advocacy group working in concert with all groups, organisations and individuals interested in the future of Mudgeeraba. Community action, lobbying media etc. Neighbourhood Watch Oxenford Oxenford oxenfordnhw@ .com W W oxenfordnhw.blogspot.com Strong committee and dedicated zone coordinators. Meet quarterly at the Oxenford Youth Centre. Website updated weekly with information pertinent to local residents regarding crime statistics, personal safety as well as property and vehicle security. Southport Preservation & Renewal Society Inc PO Box Southport BC 4215 [email protected] Working to maintain and enhance the character of Southport. Facilitating preservation and restoration of old homes and encouraging more sympathetic new development. Please . Varsity Lakes Community Ltd 337 Christine Ave Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W sportshouse.com.au Community organisation established to provide leadership and ensure ongoing community prosperity for Varsity Lakes. Identifies and develops community initiatives, opportunities and programs, coordinates and develops relationships with other community groups etc. Addictions/mental health support Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug education/ prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Catholic womens leagues Catholic Womens League - Burleigh Burleigh Heads Charitable organisation open to all women. Fundraising social activities. Meet the 2 nd Mon of every month at 10am in the Meeting room Infant Saviour Church, 4 Park Ave, Burleigh Heads. Catholic Womens League - Runaway Bay Runaway Bay [email protected] Charitable organisation open to all women. Fundraising social activities. Meet the 1 st Thu of every month at 9.30am in the Marian Room. Catholic Womens League - Southport Southport Charitable organisation open to all catholic women. Fundraising social activities. Meet the 2 nd Fri of the month at 11am at the Guardian Angels Church, Southport. Catholic Womens League - Surfers Paradise Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfersparadiseparish.com.au Organisation for women. All welcome. Community support and fund raising activities. Meet 1 st Tue of month 12.15pm at the Hospitality Centre, Clear Island Waters. Charity organisations GC Hospital Foundation 108 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W gchfoundation.org.au Fundraise for equipment and research for Gold Coast and Robina Hospitals, Carrara Health Centre and associated health services throughout the Gold Coast Health Service District. Office: Mon-Fri 8.30am pm. GC Sailing Club (The Sailing Charity CH1865) Community Sports House Christine Ave Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W goldcoastsailingclub.yachting.org.au Registered charity assists sailors with a disability irrespective of their disability group and volunteers from youth to senior with Come and Try days, learn to sail, recreational sailing and race competition. Special schools welcome. Kids in Need Assoc PO Box 364 Coolangatta [email protected] W W kidsinneedassociation.com.au To provide services and facilities to seriously, chronically and terminally ill children up to the age of 16 years. Please post a brief letter of request for assistance from the child s doctor, therapist etc. Make-a-Wish Foundation of Australia Ltd PO Box 5006 Burnley, Victoria [email protected] W W makeawish.org.au National charity which raises money to grant the most cherished wishes of seriously ill children (3-18 years), with life- 33

36 threatening medical conditions, to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. QCF-GC Community Foundation GPO Box 450 Brisbane W W qcf.org.au QCF-GC Community Foundation is a charitable trust set up to benefit the Gold Coast region. Donations are invested with the annual return available to non-profits on the Gold Coast ensuring a sustainable perpetual income stream. Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Trust PO Box 1289 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surferssunrise.com Wheelchair Trust is for disabled, underprivileged and impoverished children around the world. Located on the Gold Coast the Rotary Runner Wheelchairs have been exported to children in 27 countries. The Smith Family - Learning for Life Program Southport [email protected] W W thesmithfamily.com.au Provides direct financial assistance in the form of scholarships to students of lowincome families and money to assist cover education expenses and other schoolrelated expenses such as uniforms, shoes, books, excursions etc. Tweed Heads District Hospital Auxiliary PO Box 1067 Tweed Heads Fundraising group for Tweed Heads hospital. Secretary Jan Tobin Meet 1 st Mon of month at 1.30pm Civic Centre Tweed Heads. For Tweed Hospital phone Variety Qld Inc Unit 1/17 Alexander Pl Murarrie [email protected] W W variety.org.au/qld Children s charity. If you want to become involved in any variety Qld Special Events please submit an information request. Cultural and social Beta Sigma Phi (Life Learning & Friendship) Gold Coast W W betasigmaphi.org A cultural community service and social organisation. Fundraising for specific projects. International womens group. Meet 1 st and 3 rd Mon of the month. Non-political and non-religious. Ring for meeting venue. CWA clubs CWA Coolangatta Branch 36/27 Lloyd St, South Tweed Heads [email protected] W W qcwa.org.au QCWA is a Community Service group to benefit women and children. Hall is situated at 169 Griffith St, Coolangatta, phone Elizabeth for hall hire. CWA Coomera Branch PO Box 666 Oxenford W W qcwa.org.au QCWA is a Community Service organisation to benefit women and children. Meet the 2 nd Wed of each month from February to December. Hall address: 161 Maudsland Rd, Oxenford. CWA Mermaid Beach Branch 43 Ventura St Mermaid Beach 4218 Kerrol Blackett W W qcwa.org.au QCWA Community service organisation to benefit women and children. Fundraising and craft activities. Catering for private functions. Meets CWA Hall Ventura St, Mermaid Beach. Meet Wed morning 9am am. Welcome all ladies. CWA Nerang Branch PO Box 16 Nerang [email protected] W W qcwa.org.au QCWA is a Community Service organisation to benefit women and children. Fundraising activities. New members welcome. Meet at Girl Guide Hall, Ferry St on 2 nd Mon of month 6.30pm. CWA Southport Branch Kathleen Rawlin Centre Cnr Young and Garden Sts Southport W W qcwa.org.au QCWA is a Community Service organisation to benefit and support women, children and the local community and the furthering of handcrafts. Meetings at CWA Hall corner Garden and Young Sts, Tuesdays 9am to 12 noon. For hall hire phone CWA Springbrook/Mudgeeraba Branch PO Box 553 Mudgeeraba W W qcwa.org.au QCWA is a Community Service organisation to benefit women and Children. Meets 1 st Tue of month at 9.30am at the Mudgeeraba Show Pavilion. Fundraising and craft activities. New members most welcome. Grants Gambling Community Benefit Fund 180 Locked Bag City East [email protected] W W olgr.qld.gov.au/grants Distributes funds state wide up to an amount of $35,000 (includes GST) through a quarterly grants program to any Queensland-based incorporated not-forprofit Community Organisation with an ABN. Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund 180 Locked Bag City East [email protected] W W olgr.qld.gov.au/grants Provides funding for Queensland-based incorporated organisations located south from QLD/N.S.W. border to northern boundaries of Boulia, Winton, Barcaldine and Isaac. Distributes funds ($150,000) to community projects through a grants program quarterly. Guide and scout support groups Trefoil Guild Runaway Bay - Girl Guides Assoc 27 Lindsay Pde Paradise Point Social and fundraising group of former Girl Guides and Leaders. Funds used to support Guides and community activities in 34

37 general. Meet at the Guide Hut, Turpin Rd, Labrador at 9.30am 2 nd Thu of the month. Trefoil Guild Southport - Girl Guides Assoc 3 Rob Roy Ct Nerang Social and fundraising group of former Guide leaders and Guides. Funds used to support mainly Guides and community activities in general. Legacy and laurel clubs Legacy Gold Coast 204 Nerang Southport [email protected] W W legacy.com.au/goldcoast Dedicated to caring for the welfare of families of deceased war veterans. Support ageing and vulnerable widows, young families and children, dependants with disabilities. Social and support group. Pension advocacy. Open Mon, Wed, Fri 8.30am pm. Legacy Laurel Club Nerang Nerang RSL Support and social club for Legacy widows of returned ex-servicemen. Meet on the 4 th Thu of each month at 10am at the Nerang RSL. Legacy Laurel Club of Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads PO Box 66 Tweed Heads [email protected] W W legacy.com.au/coolangattatweed Care, welfare and advice for widows and dependants of deceased returned servicemen and Allied and Australian and Commonwealth servicemen. Office open Tue 8am - 3pm, Wed 9am - 1pm and Thu 8am - 2pm. Legacy Laurel Club of Helensvale Community Centre Discovery Dr Helensvale Social club for Legacy widows. Meet at the Community Centre, Discovery Dr, Helensvale on the 4 th Fri of each month at 9.30am. Legacy Laurel Club of Palm Beach/ Currumbin Currumbin Support and Social Club for Legacy widows. Meets at Currumbin-Palm Beach RSL Club, Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin on the 3 rd Tue of the month from February to November at 1.30pm. Legacy Laurel Club of Paradise Point Paradise Point Social club for widows of ex-servicemen. Meets at the Junior Leagues Football Club, Moralla Ave, at 10am on the 4 th Mon of the month. Legacy Laurel Club of Robina Robina Community Centre Robina Support and social club for Legacy widows. Meets at 10am on the 1 st Wed of the month at Robina Community Centre. Legacy Laurel Club Southport Scarborough St Southport Social club for Legacy widows. Meets at 10.30am on the 2 nd Thu of each month at Southport RSL Club. Lions/lioness/leos clubs Lioness Club of Palm Beach-Currumbin PO Box 4383 Elanora Ladies service club for community service minded women, who raise money for community deserving projects. Meet the 1 st Wed of each month at 1pm at the Lions Den, Murtha Dr, Elanora. Lioness Club of Southport Southport [email protected] A member of Lions Club International. Ladies not-for-profit organisation volunteering help to others less fortunate in our community. Meet monthly at 11am on 2 nd Fri of the month at the Coast Guard Headquarters, 171 Marine Pde, Southport. Lions Club of Ashmore PO Box 82 Ashmore City [email protected] W W lionsclubs.org.au Community Service club with a hands-on approach providing assistance to those in need. Also embark on fundraising opportunities to assist. Meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Wed of the month at the Southport Bowls club, Southport at 6.30pm for 7pm. Lions Club of Burleigh Heads Inc PO Box 258 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighheads.qld.lions.org.au For any Lions matter ring above telephone number for the Media Officer. Fundraising to assist projects for the community and/ or individuals. Meet at Tree Tops Tavern at 6.30pm for 7pm on the 1 st and 3 rd Tue of each month. Lions Club of Carrara Inc PO Box 5462 Carrara [email protected] W W carrara.qld.lions.org.au Providing and encouraging community service by using creativity, enthusiasm and energy - Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things. Dinner meetings 3 rd Wed monthly. Guests welcome. Please phone in advance and check our website for more info. Lions Club of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Inc 201 Q PO Box 55 Coolangatta [email protected] WWcoolangatta-tweedheads.qld.lions.org.au/ Dinner/business meetings on 1 st and 3 rd Tue of each month at Tweed Heads Bowls Club at 6pm for 6.30pm in the Club Lounge. Phone Secretary for further details. Lions Club of Coomera PO Box 897 Oxenford [email protected] We meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Tues of each month. Contact us for venue details (Upper Coomera Area). We are a group of community minded people raising funds and volunteering our time to serve our local community. New members are very welcome. Lions Club of Gold Coast Mermaid Broadbeach Inc PO Box 5621 Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W goldcoastmermaidbroadbeach.qld.lions. org.au Meet at 7pm at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, 9 Markeri St, on 1 st and 3 rd Thu of each month. Lions have a real and honest 35

38 desire to work in the service of others with 100% of funds raised being disbursed to the needy areas of our Community - We Serve. Lions Club of Gold Coast Tallebudgera PO Box 1125 Elanora [email protected] W W goldcoasttallebudgera.qld.lions.org.au Part of a Multiple District that is in a worldwide family. We work to serve the less fortunate and are committed in serving our local community and helping those, when in need, around the country and in any country. We work to build a brighter future. Lions Club of Helensvale PO Box 40 Oxenford [email protected] W W lionsclubs.org.au Service club that raises funds for community and humanitarian projects. Meets on the 1 st and 3 rd Tue of the month at 7pm. Please ring for the venue. Lions Club of Mt Tamborine C/o P O Box 143 North Tamborine [email protected] WWtamborinemountain.qld.lions.org.au Community service club that raises funds for community projects for charitable organisations and individuals in need. Meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Mon each month 6.30pm for 7pm at Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club. Lions Club of Mudgeeraba PO Box 111 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W e-clubhouse.org/sites/mudgeeraba Community service club raising funds to help charities, projects and individuals. Meet at the Merrimac Tavern, 10 Gooding Dr, Merrimac on the 2 nd and 4 th Wed of the month at 6.30 pm. Lions Club of Ormeau Inc PO Box 50 Ormeau [email protected] WWormeau.qld.lions.org.au/ Club membership open to women and men who would like to help the community. Meet each 1 st and 3 rd Mon of the month 6.30pm for 7pm at Shearers Arms Tavern, Ormeau. Interesting Guest Speaker on the 1 st Mon at dinner meeting. Guests always welcome. Lions Club of Palm Beach- Currumbin Inc PO Box 137 Elanora [email protected] WWpbc.qld.lions.org.au Community service club. Assistance for community projects and individuals. Meet at Palm Beach/Currumbin Sports Club, Salk Oval 2 nd and 4 th Thu of the month at 6.30pm for 7pm. Lions Club of Robina Inc PO Box 145 Robina [email protected] W W robina.qld.lions.org.au Meet at University Club, Bond University, Varsity on 2 nd and 4 th Wed each month at 6.30pm for 7pm meeting. Community service club supporting local, national and international projects of the needy and disadvantaged. Visitors always welcome, please call. Lions Club of Runaway Bay PO Box 60 Runaway Bay [email protected] WWrunawaybay.qld.lions.org.au We meet twice monthly 7pm on the second Wed of each month at Lions Haven for the Aged, 9 Pendraat Pde in Hope Island and a dinner meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Blue Olive Cafe and Restaurant, 38 The Esplanade Paradise Point. Lions Club of Southport PO Box 99 Southport [email protected] W W southport.qld.lions.org.au Community service club. Fundraising activities for charities, community projects and individuals. Meetings on 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm - 7pm at the Southport Bowls Club. Lions Club of Twin Rivers Inc PO Box 5082 Eagleby [email protected] WWtwinrivers.qld.lions.org.au Servicing: Eagleby, Beenleigh, Mount Warren Park, Windaroo and Bahrs Scrub. Meet the on the 3 rd Tue of the month at 6.30pm for 7pm at the Beenleigh Sports club, 28A Alamein St, Beenleigh. Lodges Broadwater Surfers Paradise Masonic Lodge No.434 (Qld) Masonic Centre 76 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W freemasons-southport.org.au Meet at the Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St on the 4 th Mon of each month at 7pm except December. Installation: Sat after the 4 th Mon in July. Burleigh Heads Royal Arch Chapter No.148 (Qld) Masonic Centre 6/First Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W royalarch-burleigh.org.au Meets at Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre, 6/First Ave, at 7pm on the 4 th Thu of each month except December. Installation July 6.30pm. Burleigh Masonic Lodge No Iron Bark St Elanora [email protected] W W freemasonsburleigh.com Meet Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre 1 st Ave, Burleigh Heads 4 th Wed of each month. Burleigh Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No Ironbark St Elanora [email protected] Meet Masonic Centre 1 st 1 st Ave Burleigh Heads 1 st Thu in February, May August and November. Coolangatta Chapter No.63 Order of the Eastern Star 72/3 Township Dr West Burleigh W W oesqld.com.au Meet at Masonic Centre, Boyd St, Tweed Heads at 7pm the 3 rd Fri (except Dec - recess) and April (2pm 3 rd Sat). Coolangatta Tweed Daylight Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No.213 1/23 Kellehers Road Pottsville

39 Meet Masonic Centre, 8 Boyd St, Tweed Heads 4 th Tue Jan, April, July and Oct. Coolangatta Tweed Daylight Sovereign Council No.42 (30º) 1/23 Kellehers Road Pottsville Meet Masonic Centre 8 Boyd St, Tweed Heads 4 th Tue Feb, May, August and Nov. GC Daylight Lodge No.519 UGLQ PO Box 6672 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastdaylightmasoniclodge.com Meet Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre, 1 st Ave, on 3 rd Mon of the month except December. Meetings start 9.30am - normally finish by 12 noon - when lunch is available. Visitors from other Lodges and interstate are most welcome. Contact Gary (Sec) International Order of Freemasonry For Men & Women Le Droit Humain 19 Kerr Ave Southport [email protected] W W droit-humain.org Uniting men and women in Freemasonry. Monthly meetings at Kerr Ave on 3 rd Saturday of the month. Kebraoth Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.30 GLMMMQ PO Box 6672 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W grandmarkqld.org.au/kebraoth.htm Meet at Beenleigh Masonic Centre, 58 George St, Beenleigh 2 nd Sat morning in February (Installation and Enthronement), 2 nd Sat April, 1 st Sat June, 4 th Sat July, 1 st Sat October, 1 st Sat December, tyling 9.30am. After meeting: Adjourn to RSL Golf Club. Lodge Pacific No.298 (NSW and ACT) PO Box 3820 Burleigh Town Centre Meet Tweed Heads Masonic Centre, Boyd St, Tweed Heads 3 rd Wed of the month at 7.30pm EST and 7.30pm DLT. South Coast Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No Nerang St Southport [email protected] Meet on the second Mon at 7pm at Southport Masonic Temple, 76 Nerang St, Southport, of March, June, (Enthronement September) and December. Southport Chapter No.88 Order of the Eastern Star Southport Meet at Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St, 7pm 4 th Fri of each month. Stradbroke Masonic Lodge No.349 (Qld) Southport Meet 7pm at the Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St, Southport on the 2 nd Fri of month except January (no meeting) and October. The October installation meeting is held on the 2 nd Sat after the 2 nd Fri of the month. Phone to confirm meetings. Tweed United Freemasons - Lodge Pacific No 298 Boyd St Tweed Heads NSW [email protected] W W freemasonstweedheads.com.au Meet at Masonic Centre Boyd St 2 nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm EST and DLT. Progress and residents association Banora Point & District Residents Assoc Banora Point [email protected] W W banora.webs.com Meet the 1 st Mon of every month (except in October when we meet on the 2 nd Mon of that month) at 7pm at the Banora Point Community Centre, Woodlands Dr and Leisure Dr, Banora Point. Any correspondence to The Secretary, P.O. Box 936, Banora Point, NSW Bonogin Valley Community Assoc (Inc) PO Box 1549 Mudgeeraba W W bonoginvalley.com Members welcome to help work with Council and other governments to protect and promote our valley, represent our community interests, and host our Annual Community Fair. Friends of Burleigh 35 Kingfisher Cres Burleigh [email protected] W W friendsofburleigh.org.au Working with the residents and other groups for the residents and ratepayers of Division 12. Family orientated living, environmentally friendly community, coastal holiday destination. Friends of Currumbin Inc PO Box 434 Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W friendsofcurrumbin.com Community progress group which aims to lobby all levels of government to provide better services for the area. Preservation and regeneration of the area. Meets 3 rd Wed of the month at 7pm at Sawrey Room, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Friends of Macintosh Island Park & Narrowneck Inc PO Box 9343 Bundall [email protected] The aim of Friends of Macintosh Island Park and Narrowneck Inc is to seek the environmental betterment of Macintosh Island and Narrowneck as well as a safer amenity to relax and play. The area is that contained within the Macintosh Island Master Plan. Hope Island Community Assoc Inc (HICA) Incorporation No IA3325 PO Box 281 Paradise Point [email protected] Vision is for Hope Island to become a more cohesive community, recognised for our quality of life, community spirit and shared values and aim to facilitate communication between individuals, government and business. Main Beach Progress Assoc Inc PO Box 317 Main Beach [email protected] Association for peace and prosperity of the Main Beach area. Please contact for further information. Main Beach Tedder Ave Assoc PO Box 891 Main Beach [email protected] W W tedderavenue.com.au To promote and enhance business and tourism opportunities for the benefit 37

40 of the community. Promote all levels of fundraising and conduct events for charitable purposes. To maintain and improve the beautification to Tedder Ave within the business precinct. Nerang Community Assoc Inc PO Box 711 Nerang To maintain amenities, promote and enhance lifestyles of residents living in 4211 area. Representation to relevant authorities on protection of natural environment, social events. Meet 2 nd Tue each month 7.30pm Preece House, 52 Nerang St, Nerang. Ormeau Progress Assoc Inc 11 McCreadie Rd Ormeau 4208 [email protected] Volunteer based non-profit organisation seeking to protect the interests of Ormeau residents. Meetings: 1 st Mon of each month at 6.30pm at the Progress Hall. Pacific Pines Residents Group (The) Pacific Pines Town Centre [email protected] Meets on the third Wed of every month in the Pacific Pines Community Centre, Isobel Blvd from 7pm pm. Paradise Point and Northern Districts Progress Assoc Inc PO Box 93 Paradise Point [email protected] W W paradisepointprogress.tripod.com/ Community affairs, local newsletter. Meet on the 2 nd Tue of each month at 7pm at the Community Hall, Paradise Point. Parkwood Arundel Residents Assoc C/o President PARA 13 Chelmsford Pl Parkwood [email protected] W W para.org.au 1. To protect and improve the living standards and conditions of local residents. 2. Provide a forum for issues to be identified, addressed and resolved with the assistance of Council, State and Federal agents. 3. To enhance community harmony. Residents and Ratepayers Assoc GC (RARA) PO Box 3149 Robina Town Centre 4230 [email protected] W W raragc.com.au New group giving a forum for all ratepayers and concerned residents to assist ratepayers with concerns and issues. Please see our website for contact, membership and meeting details and further information. Springbrook Mountain Community Assoc PO Box 677 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W smca.springbrook.info Primary role is to act as coordinating point for the various sectors of the Springbrook community. Act as an interface between all arms of government and the community and within the community. Public meetings 2 nd Wed monthly, usually with a guest speaker. Tugun Progress Assoc PO Box 149 Tugun W W tugun.info Established in 1931 the association has played an important role in developing our community. Mission is to advance the interests of the Tugun community for its residents, ratepayers, businesses and organisations. Meet monthly. Has a guest speaker program. Tweed Heads Residents & Ratepayers Assoc NSW 64 Phillip Lane Tweed Heads [email protected] Meet last Mon of each month at 7.30pm at Tweed Bowls club. Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc Jim Harris Park 20 Mattocks Rd Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W varsitylakes.org.au To enable residents to take involvement in the community by providing excellence in opportunities, activities and programs. To enchance the lives of the community members. Qota clubs Quota International Gold Coast Inc. PO Box [email protected] International service organisation that links members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in service and friendship. Particular support for speech and hearing impaired. Business meeting: 2 nd Wed of the month, Social meeting: 4 th Wed of the month. Quota International of Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Inc PO Box 511 Coolangatta [email protected] International service organisation that links members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in service and friendship. Particular support for speech and hearing impaired. Business meeting: 1 st Mon of the month, Social meeting: 3 rd Mon of the month. Red cross Red Cross (Australian) - GC Regional Office 6 Welch St Southport W W redcross.org.au Regional office. Telecross, Wills and Bequests. Red Cross (Australian) - Helensvale Branch PO Box 232 Helensvale Plaza W W redcross.org.au Ring for details of meetings. Red Cross (Australian) - Nerang Branch Ferry St Nerang [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Mobility equipment hire. Thrift shop, hands on cosmetic care, Telecross, catering and Hall hire. Open: Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm. Meet 4 th Tue of the month 10am. Red Cross (Australian) - Palm Beach/ Currumbin Branch 11th Ave Palm Beach W W redcross.org.au Mobility equipment hire. Blood bank on the 1 st Mon of the month blood donations phone Craft club: 1 st Fri and 3 rd Tue of the month from 9.30am - 1pm. New members and volunteers welcome. Hands on Care on Wed at Kirra Haven. 38

41 Red Cross (Australian) - Robina Branch C/o Regional Office Southport W W redcross.org.au Contact Regional office 8.30am pm phone for details of services offered by Robina Branch. No premises at Robina. Red Cross (Australian) - Southport Branch 10 Lawson St Southport redcross.org.au Help those in need. Trauma Teddies, Hire of mobility equipment (wheelchairs etc.) Rotary clubs Inner Wheel Club of Broadbeach Broadbeach [email protected] W W rotary.org.au Promote friendship and encourage ideals of personal service. Foster international understanding for wives/widows of Rotarians and former Rotarians. Also for mothers/sisters/daughters 18 years plus of Rotarians or former Rotarians. Meet 3 rd Tue each month. Inner Wheel Club of Gold Coast North Inc 29 Melbourne Rd Arundel [email protected] W W innerwheelaustralia.org.au Friendship and service. Encourage ideals of personal service. Foster international understanding. For wives/widows of Rotarians, former Rotarians, any female relative 18 plus of former Rotarian or Rotarian. Meet 1 st Thu 7.30pm each month Woodlands Lodge. International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians - GC Fleet Gold Coast [email protected] W W iyfr.net The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowship. Rotary Club of Ashmore PO Box 450 Ashmore City 4214 W W ashmorerotary.org Members undertake many community support activities within the local region and also internationally. The club has a strong social focus. Meetings are held every Wed at 6 pm at Ashmore Road Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Visitors are very welcome. Rotary Club of Broadbeach PO Box 5220 Q Super Centre Mermaid Beach 4218 W W broadbeachrotary.org Community Service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meet Tue 6.30pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2807 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach. Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport PO Box 1196 Southport 4215 W W rotary.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Meet for fellowship weekly every Fri at 7am at the Southport Yacht Club, Main Beach. Rotary Club of Coolangatta/ Tweed Heads PO Box 107 Tweed Heads W W rotary-coolangatta-tweedheads.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meets for fellowship each Thu at Southern Cross Tavern near front of airport Coolangatta at 5.30pm for 6pm (Q ld time). Rotary Club of Coomera River Midday Inc PO Box 1905 Oxenford W W crmrotary.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meets for fellowship each Thur at 6.45am for 7am at Waterlife, Gold Coast Marina, Coomera. Rotary Club of Coomera Valley Inc W W coomeravalleyrotary.org Meet on Mon at 6pm for 6.30pm at the Arundel Tavern, 226 Napper Rd, Arundel. Visiting Rotarians and other visitors most welcome to attend. Rotary Club of Gold Coast Central PO Box 5678 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W rotarnet.com.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meet for lunch on Fri at 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Panorama Room at Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall. Rotary Club of Hope Island PO Box 546 Sanctuary Cove [email protected] W W hopeisland.rotary-site.org Rotary Club District Service and fellowship for men and women. Breakfast meeting. Meet on Wed at 7am at Sanctuary Cove Country Club, Sanctuary Cove. [email protected]. Rotary Club of Kirra Currumbin Inc PO Box 4269 Elanora [email protected] W W rotary.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Fundraising and social activities. Meets at Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club, Thrower Dr, Palm Beach on the 1 st and 3 rd Mon of each month at 6pm for 6.30pm. Rotary Club of Mermaid Beach Inc PO Box 5477 Q Store Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W mermaidbeachrotary.org Meetings on Wed 12 noon for 12.30pm at the Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters. We support Surf Lifesaving, Cancer research, Rotary Health Research Foundation and local charities. Fund raising sausage sizzle, Christmas trailer hamper, golf day. Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba PO Box 194 Nerang W W rotary.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meet Tue 6.15pm for 6.45pm at Merrimac Tavern, Ghilgal and Gooding Dr, Merrimac. For another contact mobile Rotary Club of Nerang PO Box 91 Nerang [email protected] W W rotary.org.au Fellowship for men and women with focus on building better futures for our local and global community. Meet 1 st and 3 rd Wed 39

42 of the month 6pm to 6.30pm at Town and Country Restaurant, Nerang. All welcome. Confirm prior to day. Rotary Club of Palm Beach Inc PO Box 150 Palm Beach 4221 Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Fundraising and social activities. Meet for dinner meeting each Mon at 6pm for 6.30pm at Mirrors Restaurant, Cnr Gold Coast Highway and 7th Ave, Palm Beach. Rotary Club of Parkwood PO Box 99 Labrador 4215 W W parkwoodrotary.org Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Meets at Parkwood International Golf Club at 7am every Wed morning. Rotary Club of Robina Robina [email protected] W W rotaryclubrobina.com.au Meets every Mon at Woodchoppers Restaurant, 64 Railway St, Mudgeeraba 6pm for 6.30pm Rotary Club of Runaway Bay PO Box 8 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W rotaryrunawaybay.org.au Affiliated with rotary International, provides support to groups etc. Community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meets Mon 6 for 6.30pm at Paradise Point Bowls Club, 22 Thrush Ave, Paradise Point. Rotary Club of Southport Inc PO Box 84 Southport [email protected] W W southport.rotary-site.org Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meets Tue 5.45pm for 6.15pm at Southport Golf Club. Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Inc PO Box 5267 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W surfersparadiserotary9640.org Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation with fundraising and social activities. Meet Mon nights at 6pm for 6.30pm at Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfers Paradise. Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise PO Box 1289 Surfers Paradise W W surferssunrise.org Breakfast club meets every Wed morning 7am for 7.15am at the Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Pde, Main Beach. Support a wide variety of local community and international projects including the international Wheelchair project. Rotary Club of Tweed Heads South Inc PO Box 6087 Tweed Heads South 2486 W W rotary.org.au Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Fundraising and social activities. Meet Mon 6.30pm for 7pm at South Tweed Sports club at Cottage at Cabba, Tweed Coast Rd, Bogangar. The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads c/o Burleigh Heads Rotary Club PO Box 296 [email protected] Facebook.com/rcburleighheads Provide community projects for year olds. Fortnightly meetings meet 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of each month 6.45 for 7pm start. Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park, SLSC, Goodwin Terrace. RSL and services Arctic Convoys Veterans Assoc 11/8th Ave Palm Beach National body. Members of navies from various countries. Protected convoys carrying arms and ammunition to Russia during World War ll. HQ Brisbane. Meets 2 nd Wed each month Sandgate RSL 11am and 3 rd Thu each month at Southport Workers Club at 11am. Australian Federation of TPI Ex- Servicemen and Women PO Box 1862 Broadbeach [email protected] W W qldtpi.org.au To provide welfare, companionship and support for ex-service men and women who have been totally and permanently incapacitated as a result of service related injury or illness. Social centre open 9am - 12 noon Mon to Fri at Cascade Gardens Park Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Assoc of Australia 4 Barklya Place Palm Beach Historical working group. Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch PO Box 80 Burleigh Heads [email protected] Meets RSL Hall, 6th Ave, Burleigh Heads on 2 nd Wed of each month at 12.30pm. Social days on the 4 th Wed of the month. Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Currumbin Creek Rd Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinrsl.com.au Multi-award winning club, restaurant and function centre situated on Currumbin Creek. Free live weekly entertainment, TAB, Keno and gaming. Regular comedy nights. Free daily kids club and courtesy bus. Also offer a Veteran s Support Centre. Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Veterans Support Centre PO Box 7 Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinrsl.com.au Providing helpful advice and friendly assistance with disability pension and compensation advocacy services, and welfare support to the veterans community and their dependants. Dept of Veterans Affairs (VAN) Level 5/12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au Information and referral service to increase veterans and war widows use and knowledge of local health and welfare services as well as the department s own services and pensions, benefits and concessions. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am pm. Korean Veterans Assoc 3/14 Wilpark Cres Currumbin [email protected] Advise and assist all Veterans who served in Korea between 1950 to 1953 and later Ring for meeting days and times and social activities. 40

43 Mudgeeraba RSL Sub-Branch RSL Hall Railway St Mudgeeraba W W mudgeerabarsl.org Monthly meetings held at 10am on the last Sunday of each month. Social Fridays at The Dugout - located under the Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall. Focus is on the welfare and activities of our members and others who proudly served and are serving our nation. National Servicemens Assoc Qld Inc - GC North and District Branch PO Box 924 Nerang [email protected] W W nashoqld.org.au For the betterment of National Servicemen. Naval Assoc of Australia - South to Gold Coast Sub-Section 19 Willow St Biggera Waters [email protected] To unite and develop comradeship among former Naval men and women. Assist in activities in wider community. Social 1 st Sun of even numbered month 10.30am at TS Tyalgum, The Spit, Southport. Naval Assoc of Australia - Twin Towns Sub-Section PO Box 251 Tweed Heads W W navalassoc.org.au Meet 2 nd Mon of month 1pm at Twin Towns Services Club. Motto Each for all and all for each. To unite and develop comradeship among former serving personnel eligible for membership, Merchant Seamen and members of allied Navies. Assist in the wider community. Nerang RSL & Memorial Club Inc 69 Nerang St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrsl.com Committed to Giving Back To The Community, the Nerang RSL supports and participates in a broad range of assistance to schools, sporting clubs, charity groups and medical research. Open 7 days. Nerang RSL Sub-Branch 69 Nerang St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrsl.com Meet at the Nerang RSL and Memorial club Inc every 3 rd Sat of month at 9.30am. North Gold Coast RSL Sub-Branch 1 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Meets: at Club Helensvale on the last Sat Bi-monthly (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov). AGM is the last Sat of May each year. Royal Airforces Assoc - GC Branch RSL Club 9 Beach Rd Surfers Paradise [email protected] An active club with various activities. Dinner meetings. Meet on the 4 th Wed of each month at Surfers Paradise RSL at 10am. Ex-members of all Commonwealth Air Forces and their partners, and anyone interested are welcome to join us. Royal Australian Air Force Assoc GC & Districts Branch Surfers Paradise RSL Club Meet at the Surfers Paradise RSL Club 2 nd Sat each month 10.30am. All serving and former members of the RAAF, WAAF, WRAAF, Royal Naval Air Services and Army Aviation Corps welcome, as are former Air Training Corps members, Air Force Cadets 18plus, spouses and parents. Royal Marines Assoc 14 Pegasus Ct Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W royalmarinesassociation.org To promote and maintain comradeship, fellowship and esprit-de-corps among all Royal Marines. Meets at the Southport RSL Club on the last Sunday of the month at 11.30am. Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch Runaway Bay [email protected] W W rslqld.org Meet at Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club, Morala Ave Runaway Bay. General meetings 3nd Sun each month at 10.30am. Committee meetings on the 3 rd Thu each month at 9am. For Membership Officer phone Geoff Maltby South East Asian Korea & Peace Keeping Veterans Assoc PO Box 1703 Southport To help anyone who served in Asia from 1945 to the present day: Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam. Meet on the 1 st Sun of each month at 10.30am at the Southport RSL. Associate members are welcome. Southport RSL Memorial Club 36 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W southportrsl.com.au Ring for information on all services and entertainment. Meals and gaming machines. To access RSL Sub-Branch ring Southport RSL Memorial Club between 10am - 1pm Mon-Fri and ask to be transferred to the RSL sub-branch. Surfers Paradise RSL Sub-Branch & Memorial Club Inc Level 1 and 2 9 Beach Rd/PO Box 33 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfersrsl.com.au RSL membership. Veterans support of serving and ex-service Defence Force members. Welfare and library. Club facilities include bar and dining room, social and sporting activities. TAB and gaming, Bingo and Poker. Tweed Heads & Coolangatta RSL Sub-Branch Twin Towns Services Club Building Wharf St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W thc-rsl.org.au Mates Helping Mates. Open Tue-Fri 9am - 12 noon Queensland time. For Pensions Office phone Twin Towns Club and Resorts PO Box 369 Tweed Heads [email protected] W W twintowns.com.au Services Club providing entertainment, dining and games facilities for members, guests and bona-fide visitors. Open daily 9.30am Wharf St, Tweed Heads. 41

44 Vietnam Veterans Federation Qld Branch Inc PO Box 2817 NBC Nerang Advocacy and pension officers available to veterans and current serving members. Personal support for Vets and families. Office open Tue, Wed, and Thu 9.30am pm. Free and voluntary. Vietnam Veterans Sub Branch Coolangatta/Tweed Heads PO Box 7 Currumbin W W vvaaqueensland.asn.au Meet the 3 rd Sun of the month at 9.30am at the Currumbin-Palm Beach RSL Veteran s Support Centre, opposite the RSL Club in Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin. RSL and services - women Currumbin/Palm Beach RSL Women s Auxiliary Currumbin [email protected] Fundraising organisation for the Returned Services League. Meets at Currumbin/ Palm Beach RSL Memorial Club 3 rd Wed of the month at 2pm. New members welcome. Surfers Paradise RSL Womens Auxiliary PO Box 33 Surfers Paradise Fundraising organisation for RSL raising money for war veterans. Meet 1 st Tue of the month at 10am at Surfers Paradise RSL. Raffles every 2 nd Sat morning. War Widows Guild Aust - GC South Sub-Branch C/o RSL Club Currumbin Companionship and social activities for war widows. Hold a meeting at Currumbin RSL Club on the lst Mon of each month February to November at 10.15am. December meeting is a Luncheon. New members welcome. War Widows Guild Aust Qld Inc - GC North Sub-Branch Southport [email protected] W W warwidowsqld.com.au Meets 4 th Tue of each month at 10am for 10.30am start at the Southport RSL. Social activities for war widows, social luncheons, bus trips and companionship. We commemorate wreaths and attend 11 Memorial services on behalf of all War Widows. View clubs VIEW - Voice Interests and Education of Women - Gold Coast Phone Contacts for all Gold Coast VIEW Clubs [email protected] W W view.org.au There is a Club near you. Phone contact above for all VIEW Clubs in Gold Coast area. Interesting speakers at monthly morning tea/lunch/dinner. Proud supporters of The Smith Family Learning for Life program. Mobile contact VIEW Twin Towns Clubs Zone Counsellor Tweed Heads W W view.org.au This phone contact is for all VIEW Clubs in the Tweed area. There is a club near you. New members always welcome. Make new friends at monthly meetings 1 st Thurs every month at South Tweed Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed NSW. Zonta clubs Zonta Club of Paradise Point Paradise Point [email protected] W W zonta.org The Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the The Blue Olive Restaurant, 1/38 The Esplanade, Paradise Point at 6.30m for 7pm. Please ring for an invitation to become a member of Zonta. Zonta Club of Southern Gold Coast/ Tweed Area PO Box 121 The Pines Elanora [email protected] W W zontadistrict22.org Service club of business and professional women, who provide service to improve the status of women and girls. Aim to improve womens legal, political, economic, health and professional status. Meet on the 3 rd Mon of each month 6.30pm at South Tweed Sports Club. Counselling Counselling services Bravehearts Inc PO Box 575 Arundel [email protected] W W bravehearts.org.au Children s charity dedicated to issues of child sexual assault. Comprehensive counselling. Education for children and young people. Parental support for nonoffending family members. Advocacy for adult survivors. Phone Kids Helpline a/h 4pm - 9am. Centacare Ashmore Suite 29/207 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au General counselling, family and relationship counselling, men and family relationship counselling. Centacare GC 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Family and relationship counselling, children and adolescents counselling. Compassion Services 7/9 Sir John Overall Drive [email protected] W W compassionservices.com.au Offices at Helensvale and Mudgeeraba. Compassion Services Group 7/9 Sir John Overell Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W compassionservices.com.au Provides counselling, recovery groups, emergency relief, social support and youth support. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Not-for-profit services by appointment. Domestic Violence - DVCONNECT (Mens Line) All areas 42

45 W W dvconnect.org Free confidential professional telephone counselling on domestic violence and referral service for men on personal relationships or in a domestic situation from 9am to midnight 7 days a week. No legal advice given. Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc GC PO Box 409 Southport [email protected] W W domesticviolence.com.au Offer support, information and referral to women and their children who are in or have experienced domestic violence. Education, training and community awareness programs and therapeutic groups. 24 hour helpline phone Domestic Violence Womens Line - DVCONNECT [email protected] W W dvconnect.org 24 hour free helpline for women in crisis in a domestic violence situation. Offers refuge and accommodation referral, and crisis counselling in domestic violence situations. Confidential and free. Offers refuge for pets also through RSPCA foster carers. LifeCircle Hopeline Level 11/473 Bourke St Melbourne [email protected] W W lifecircle.org.au Not-for-profit confidential national telephone counselling available 9am - 9pm 7 days a week with highly trained counsellors. Providing comfort and guidance to the seriously ill and/or those who care for them. National Dementia Help Line [email protected] W W alzheimers.org.au Alzheimers Australia (Qld) is a resource and public drop-in centre for people seeking information on dementia services e.g. free counselling, information, online access to services, workshops, activities and events with links to other support services. Newlife Care Inc 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Greenwich Court Centre focuses on individual and family relationships. A range of short courses are available to assist families particularly in relation to parenting, marriage enrichment and grief. Counselling for individuals and families. Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children Oxenford-Coomera Community and Youth Centre 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd [email protected] W W youthcentre.org.au Family Support Program offers free family, couple and individual counselling for improving relationships and dealing with pressures of life. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Short term family counselling available to individuals and family members to assist to maintain family functioning. Offers a range of services and programs to assist families improve relationships. Parents support groups. Appointment essential. Positive Changes Counselling (QUIHN) 12/99 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W quihn.org Individual counselling - dual diagnosis. relapse prevention group. Relationships Australia (Relationship Counselling) Mermaid Beach/Southport [email protected] W W raq.org.au Ring for an appointment for family relationship and addiction counselling and also mediation which is available to everyone. For gambling help phone Relationships Australia (Victims Counselling Support Service) Southport/Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W raq.org.au VCSS provide free counselling and support to people affected by crime directly or indirectly. 24 hour referral service. Assist with understanding court processes but do not provide court support. Offices: Southport and Mermaid Beach. Salvation Army - Southport 157 Wardoo St Southport W W salvos.org.au Offering support and face to face counselling. Support for bereavement of suicide. Careline Salvo Care Line Gold Coast W W salvos.org.au 24 hour telephone counselling service for a wide range of issues including: alcoholism, loss and grief, substance abuse, mental illness, suicide, crisis intervention, anger etc. UnitingCare Community - Crisis Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach Crisis Line W W uccommunity.org.au Short-term counselling for adults and drop-in crisis counselling for individuals and families who have been through a challenging time. Veterans & Veterans Family Counselling Service (VVCS) 12 Short St Southport 4215 (5 th Floor) DVA Office Beryl-Ann Saunders a/h W W dva.gov.au/health/vvcs Provides counselling and group programs to Australian veterans, peace keepers and their families. Specialised, free and confidential Australia-wide service. Phone for the Vet Line for urgent counselling. Office Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Cultural groups Arts AICA Education PO Box 3262 Australia Fair Southport [email protected] W W aica.edu.au Offers courses in health and community, business and commerce, arts and creative 43

46 industry as well as short courses. Located at Level 1/10 Marine Pde, Southport. Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (GC) Inc (ADFAS) PO Box 7737 GCMC W W adfas.org.au Promote the Arts and preserve our heritage in the region. We are one of 34 societies nationwide and part of the international family of NADFAS (UK). Lecturers speak on a wide variety of topics monthly at The Arts Centre followed by morning tea Sat 9.30am. Burleigh Art Group/Artcompany 56/40 Teemangum St Currumbin [email protected] W W burleighartsgroup.com.au Burleigh Arts group is a not-for-profit organisation that helps mentor and support creative people by helping them to turn their artwork into a career or business through our projects and events. Community Arts for Everyone Inc. Qld (CAFEiQ) Labrador Community Hub Billington St Labrador [email protected] W W cafeiq.org.au Community non-profit, self-help art group. Members create art for pleasure, share skills and socialise with like-minded others. Basic art materials supplied. Tue 10am - 4pm. Workshops and exhibitions. Get involved, be active and enjoy. Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast PO Box 6611 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W friendsoftheartscentre.com.au To provide and encourage artistic and cultural pursuits of all kinds through active support of the Arts Centre. To provide a range of services to our members, including discounts, soirees, new members nights, Xmas parties, newsletters etc. GC City Art Gallery 135 Bundall Rd Bundall [email protected] W W theartscentregc.com.au Home to an extensive collection of works including renowned City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks and ceramics. Free Tours available Mon-Fri 10am - 5m, weekends and public holidays 11am - 5pm. Sculpture Walk. GC Multicultural Arts Group In Collaboration Inc (GC MAGIC) PO Box Southport [email protected] W W gcmagic.org.au A not-for-profit culture and arts organisation to showcase the artistic abilities of local artists in particular from CALD backgrounds. To promote and foster community arts on the Gold Coast and integrate artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Kirra Hill Art and Culture Group PO Box 405 Currumbin [email protected] A subgroup of Friends of Kirra Hill Inc. Promote and celebrate art and culture at this amazing location where artists get creative and exhibit their works. Look out for film festivals, drama, music and surf themed events Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm weekends by appoinment. Phantast Cultural Music & Arts Association Inc PO Box 1400 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W phantast.org.au Workshops, promotion of arts, exhibitions, mentoring in murals, graffiti and public art. Encourage participation and skill development as well as jobs for artists. Smart Art Club members painted anti-graffiti unique murals on major Queensland highways. Royal Qld Art Society, GC 25 Broadbeach Blvd Broadbeach [email protected] W W rqasgoldcoast.com Art Gallery open to the general public. Free admittance: Mon-Fri 11am - 3pm and Sat and Sun 9am - 5pm. Membership and teaching of oil, acrylic and pastel painting as well as drawing, life drawing and sketching. Gallery where members can display and sell their work. Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc PO Box 613 Banora Point a/h Groups of art, pottery, spinning, weaving and embroidery. Open week-ends and demonstrations twice yearly. Located at Pioneer Pde, Banora Point. Wahine Maori of Qld Inc - GC 1642 Riverdale Drive Hope Island [email protected] W W wahine-maori.org.au A non-profit cultural organisation that specialises in Exquisite Maori Arts Exhibition that embraces all Maori weaving from flax. Calligraphy GC Calligraphy Society Inc PO Box 5081 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Calligraphy classes. Meet on the 3 rd Sat of each month at Nerang Community Hall, 34 Price St, Nerang. (Parking via lane way adjacent to building). Classes 9am - 2pm. Please arrive 8.45am for 9am start. Dancing Afro Groove [email protected] W W afrogroove.com.au African drum and dance classes for beginners to experienced. Great for coordination, team building and enhancing the sense of rhythm. Exhilarating, fun, expressive and athletic workout. Regular classes, workshops, performances and specialised programs. Argentine Tango Classes Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Dr [email protected] W W tangolesson.lowry.com.au Argentine Tango classes: Every Thu 6pm (Foundation course for beginners), 7pm (Focus Class for dancers with minimum basic skills), 8pm (Guided Practice (9pm close) for keen dancers who like to improve their skills). Bollywood Australia 47 High St Southport

47 W W bollywoodaustralia.com Learn to dance Bollywood, make friends, have fun and keep fit. All welcome for multi-level sessions conducted Thu evenings at 5.30pm and 6.30pm GC Scottish Country Dancers PO Box 168 Burleigh Heads Have fun whilst keeping fit. Experienced dancers, learners and all nationalities. Partners are not necessary. Meet on Thu at 7.30pm Maher Hall, Matilda St, West Burleigh. GC Scottish Dancers (Northern Division) Southport Meals on Wheels Cnr Queen/ Whitby Sts Southport To foster and promote Scottish country dancing. Classes every Tue at 7.45pm at Southport Meals on Wheels. Indonesia Dance Group GC Australia PO Box 2957 Southport BC [email protected] To introduce and bring together through dance, the unique culture of Indonesia, Entertainment - Education - Services. We provide service of cultural education, entertainment to schools and communities. Ransley Ballet and Dance Centre 57 Paradise Ave Miami [email protected] WWransleyballet.com.au To promote classical ballet and present ballet performances to the Gold Coast annually. Turkish Delights Belly Dancing Academy Red Cross Hall 11th Ave Palm Beach [email protected] Professional belly dancing teacher and performer teaching middle eastern and tribal dancing. Veils, zills, sticks and swords. All welcome. Ages from 6-96 years. Classes held at the Red Cross Hall, Palm Beach. Workshops available. Home hosting Friendship Force of the Gold Coast Gold Coast [email protected] W W friendshipforcegoldcoast.org.au Change the way you see the world by taking part in organised home hosted group visits, both in Australia and overseas, to learn and promote understanding about different cultures. Visit our website for information on monthly meetings and activities. Music Australian Society for Keyboard Music 30 Sunningdale Circuit Robina [email protected] Promotion of classical music and assistance to students to further their potential as pianists. Concerts and piano competitions. Entries welcome for 7th Open Piano Competition June Champagne 39 Oyster Cove Prom Helensvale [email protected] WWacappellachampagne.wordpress.com Champagne is an a-capella mixed small choir singing SATB and Barbershop style (4 part harmony). Our repertoire covers popular, Australiana and special events requests. Looking for singers. Affiliated with The Blenders and Voice Weavers. Coast Acoustics (GC Acoustic Music Club) Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road Nerang [email protected] W W coastacoustics.com.au Inspire and encourage people of all ages to participate in acoustic music through open mic, jam sessions and workshops, concerts and music festivals. Contact Rob or see website for details. Friends of Music of The Southport School Winchester St Southport [email protected] W W tss.qld.edu.au Promotion and presentation of quality music for The Southport School. Conducts concerts. Band, strings and choral. Ring for details of meeting times. Friends of Opera Inc 67/11 Treasure Island Dr Biggera Waters [email protected] W W friendsofoperainc.org Workshop for opera lovers on 2 nd Sun of the month from 10am pm at the Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson St. Bring your own lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. GC City Brass Band Inc PO Box 1142 Southport BC [email protected] W W goldcoastcitybrassband.com Practice Wed pm at Peter Panitz Band Shell, 12 Mick Veivers Way, Owen Park, Southport. Music tuition in brass and drums for all ages available, also ensembles. Great performance experience for young musicians. All ages welcome. GC City Choir Inc PO Box 332 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W goldcoastcitychoir.com/ Community Choir. Largest mixed voice community choir in the region singing four part harmony. We have been actively involved in the Gold Coast community since GC City Jazz Club PO Box 1471 Southport BC [email protected] W W gccityjazzclub.com Concerts held at Southport Yacht Club. Promotes, mentors and provides performance opportunities for youth jazz on the coast. Visit website for concert performance dates. GC City Wind Orchestra PO Box 1689 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gccwo.com Vibrant community orchestra for musicians at all levels, student to solo, who read music, enjoy learning and performing. Tutoring. Rehearsals: Mon 7pm - 9pm Guardian Angels Primary School, Ashmore. Join the fun. Full details at gccwo.com GC Festival Chorale Owen Park Queen St Southport [email protected] 45

48 Sing, great fun, professional tuition. All adults welcome. Meet on Mon at 7.15 pm pm at Peter Panitz Band Rooms, Owen Park, Queen St, Southport. New members welcome. Inexperienced welcome. Free. GC Jazz & Blues Club PO Box 6421 GCMC 9726 W W goldcoastjazzclub.com The Club meets in the Paradise Room at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise on advertised dates. The club presents jazz and blues featuring artists and bands from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and interstate. Everyone welcome! GC Philharmonic Society Inc (Orchestra) PO Box 672 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastphilharmonic.com 60 member orchestra performs up to 4 concert seasons per year with all players being highly skilled adult musicians. Rehearsals weekly at GC Youth Orchestra Centre, Ashmore. Quality live music. Enquiries welcome from orchestral musicians and music lovers. GC Social Singers 80 Smith St Southport [email protected] Singers get together for performances of songs from musicals e.g. South Pacific, Oklahoma etc. Social occasions: lunches, movies and plays. Ring or just front up at 6.30pm at 80 Smith St Southport every Tue and you will be made welcome. It s free! GC Tweed Pipes and Drums Inc 31 Tatha Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W goldcoastpipeband.org.au To promote, foster interest, play and perform Scottish music on the Gold Coast. Teaching bagpipes, drums and band work at all levels. Meet for practice weekly each Mon at 7pm at Currumbin RSL Community Centre. Public is very welcome. GC Youth Orchestra Inc 7 Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W goldcoastyouthorchestra.com.au To promote, foster and practice the art of Orchestral Music in the young people of the Gold Coast. Tutorials and music camps. Meet at the Youth Orchestra Centre at the above address for rehearsals. Ring for details of rehearsals for YS, JS, SO, BB and LBB. Griffith University Young Conservatorium PO Box 3428 South Brisbane W W griffith.edu.au Music education from birth to 18 years and beyond held at Southbank, Brisbane for Gold Coast residents. Recognises talent and we delight in nurturing it. Harmony in Paradise Ladies Chorus Inc PO Box 505 Pacific Fair [email protected] W W harmonyinparadise.com Chorus of 40 women who sing in harmony with choreography, perform at civic events, do public performances and travel interstate yearly. A chapter of world wide Sweet Adeline s. Rehearsal: 7pm Tue at Anglican Hall, Isle of Capri. Bookings phone Hinterland Community Band - Mudgeeraba Inc Cnr Springbrook Rd and Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W hinterlandband.com.au A non-for-profit concert band of professional and amateur musicians of all ages. To enjoy the challenge of learning and performing music in public on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument while in the company of like-minded people. Men Wot Sing St Peter s Church Cnr Langham and Dutton Sts Coolangatta [email protected] W W menwotsing.com Bunch of disturbingly good-looking blokes with phenomenal voices and very colourful shirts. With a swag of exciting songs, we combine amazing talent with magnificient harmony. Any blokes out there who d like to join our awesome group? Meet on Mon 7pm pm. Music Teachers Assoc Qld Inc - GC Teachers Group Gold Coast [email protected] W W mtaq.org.au 4 meetings per year. Friendly meetings efficiently conducted with the promotion of music education and encouragement of teachers and students. Professional development workshops, student based activities and social events. Provide opportunities. Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra (NRSO) PO Box 5026 South Murwillumbah [email protected] W W nrso.com Wide variety of high quality, affordable musical productions to SE Qld and Northern NSW coast. Guest artists. Performances range from chamber ensemble to full scale ballet productions. Provides opportunities for local musicians, including students. Pankina Singers 11 Clifton St Biggera Waters All new members welcome (have a shortage of male singers). Entertain at nursing homes, respite homes and senior citizens clubs. Still going strong after 18 years! Rhapsody Music Club Inc 101 Swanton Drive Mudgeeraba [email protected] A musical club providing a wide range of top quality musical variety concerts monthly for the benefit of both young and old. Held the 4 th Sunday of each month at 1.30pm at Lady Smallhaven retirement village, 60 All Church Ave, Benowa Rosella Jam Inc Vocal Ensemble Nerang Community Hall Price St Nerang [email protected] W W rosellajam.org An enthusiastic semi-professional a-capella singing group skilled in the art of performing naked voices to strive for musical excellence and create performances. Rehearsals: Tue evenings 46

49 7.30pm at the Nerang Community Hall. New members most welcome. Surfers Paradise Brass PO Box 348 Southport W W surfersparadisebrass.org.au Gold Coast s premiere Brass Band. Music for all tastes. Performances: dinner dances to formal marches. Players: all ages and experience welcome. Training provided. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30pm bandshell, at MacIntosh Is. Park. Ring for regular concerts. Talent for the Coast PO Box 2323 Nerang DC [email protected] W W talent.org.au Non-profit subsidiary of the Qld Services Heritage Band Assoc. Runs programs specifically designed to allow children the opportunity to gain performance and stagecraft skills for auditions. The Blenders - GC Barbershop Harmony Club Inc 39 Oyster Cove Prom Helensvale [email protected] W W theblenders.com.au Barbershop and a-capella entertainment available for appointment: Pan Pacific and Australia s Premier Large Barbershop Show and Competition Chorus, Blenders Youth Chorus, Blenders Citizenship Chorus, quartets and medium size mixed ensembles. The Circle Project Inc 4b/76 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W circleproject.org.au Aim to provide cost effective recordings to eligible musicians and to work with the young emerging artists of the Gold Coast. Contact to arrange to see our state of the art recording studio and learn about our mentoring and workshop facilities/services. Theatre Organ Society of Australia (GC Division) Inc 127 Barrier Reef Dr Robina To preserve the tradition of Theatre Organ as a means of teaching, entertainment and concerts. Meets Maher Hall, Matilda St, Burleigh Heads 2pm on 3 rd Sun of each month except Dec./Jan. Variety Plus PO Box 717 Coolangatta [email protected] Seniors entertainment (including fundraising): Variety shows, entertainment at nursing homes, retirement villages, seniors clubs and other venues on the Gold Coast. Area serviced: Gold Coast/Tweed. Vocalescence Chorus 258 Benowa Rd Benowa [email protected] Women s Chorus sing four-part a-capella harmony in the barbershop style. Ours is an exacting and exciting performance style that includes personal movement and delivery. Singing challenges, friendship and excellence all part of our culture. Voice Weavers Coolangatta W W voiceweavers.brettlogan.com To promote the joy of singing. A community A-capella choir singing contemporary, gospel and world music. A-capella is 4 part unaccompanied harmonies. Practice every Wed night at Tweed Civic Centre. All very welcome. See our website. Screenwriters and film groups GC Film Festival PO Box 714 Oxenford [email protected] W W gcfilmfestival.com Strives to be Queensland s premier showcase event for feature films with a strong emphasis on year round public interactivity and encouraging, promoting and assisting Australian film making talent. Screen Theatre and Writers Studios (S.T.A.R.S.) Gold Coast PO Box 580 Biggera Waters [email protected] W W starsgc.com Meetings, special events and workshops available for those interested in Filmmaking and Screen-writing. Also meetings, special events and workshops available for those interested in creative writing and poetry. Social clubs/groups Friends of Kirra Hill Inc PO Box 405 Currumbin [email protected] Building social connections with the community by promoting local art and culture and preserving our history. Regular meetings held at Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre, 1 Garrick St, Coolangatta. Phone for meeting times. Kalwun SEQ, RE, FSS and FKC 14 Kortum Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to participate in Kalwun s cultural groups. Bring your ideas. Transport available. Aboriginal cultural tours, cultural development/education promoted through performances, workshops etc. Theatres and theatre groups Dream Run Theatre Company Murwillumbah [email protected] W W dreamruntheatre.com.au Theatre Company. Produces theatre that illuminates and inspires. Check website for performance details. GC Comedy Players Theatre Assoc Inc PO Box 578 Nerang [email protected] To promote theatrical culture in the community. Put shows on in clubs and at corporate functions. Welcomes aspiring actors. GC Little Theatre (GCLT) 21a Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W gclt.com.au GCLT is run by volunteers and is the premier community theatre on the Gold Coast. It is active and friendly with six (6) productions a year including dazzling musicals, dramas, hilarious comedies and the one act play season. GC Magic PO Box Southport BC

50 W W gcmagic.org.au Non-profit organisation which encourages, supports, fosters and promotes individual artists from culturally diverse backgrounds and organises community arts events. GC Theatre Alliance Inc PO Box 341 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoasttheatre.com.au Umbrella organisation of all major Gold Coast Performing Arts groups, including theatres, orchestras, choirs, technical consultants and stage costume suppliers. GCTAI supplies advocacy and information services for the Performing Arts. Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc Cnr Stevens and Ferry St Nerang [email protected] W W javeenbah.org.au To produce plays for community enjoyment. 6 productions per year. Theatre workshops. Ring for details of up coming productions and theatre bookings. Neptune Productions 45 Miles St Kirra [email protected] W W neptuneprods.com Presenting community musical theatre for all ages. Performances at the Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre in January, May and October. A range of musicals and theatre workshops. New members welcome both on and off stage. Qld Theatre of Puppetry Inc PO Box 437 Southport [email protected] W W qtop.org.au To Further knowledge of puppetry. Conducts performances, instruction in making puppets, script writing workshops. Performances held at Gerder Pinter Pavilion, Macintosh Island during the school holidays (not September) Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 9.30 and 11.30am. Spotlight Theatrical Company & Costume Hire Ashmore Rd Benowa [email protected] W W spotlighttheatre.com Promoting musical theatre and light drama incorporating Spotlight Youth Theatre Group. Approximately 8 productions a year. Rehearsal hall for small productions. Costume hire. Bookings phone Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Inc PO Box 352 North Tamborine [email protected] W W tmlt.com.au Local Amateur Dramatics group. Production Bookings phone The Arts Centre 135 Bundall Rd Surfers Paradise W W gcac.com.au Large auditorium, Arts, Cinemas, 2 galleries, Cafe Arts and The Basement (where a varied selection of live entertainment is held) including: cabaret, jazz and comedy. Tugun Theatre Company Inc PO Box 144 Tugun W W goldcoasttheatre.com.au To present live theatre to the southern end of the Gold Coast. Booking office phone Hold 4 plays yearly in February/May/ August and November. Cabaret seating. Bring own food and drink. Member of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance. Tweed Theatre Co Inc Tweed Civic Centre Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tweedtheatre.com.au Community based company always looking for performing and non performing members. Please check website. Writers groups Creative Writers Gold Coast Cascade Gardens Broadbeach To help and encourage each other to learn to write. Opportunity to read our stories and receive critiques at our meetings. To have fun. Meet every 2 nd Sat of the month at Cascade Gardens. GC Writers Assoc Inc PO Box 441 Pacific Fair [email protected] W W goldcoastwriters.org Encouragement, constructive feedback and networking for writers of all genres and all levels of interest and experience. Monthly meetings with inspiring speakers on the 3 rd Sat of the month at Fradgley Hall, above the Burleigh Heads Library. Nerang Writers Group 47 Gumnut Lane Nerang [email protected] Friendly gathering of those interested in writing to write: family histories, fictional stories, poetry, for enjoyment or to publish. All ages welcome. Meet 1 st and 3 rd Thu each month noon Earle Haven Clubhouse. Book yearly with samples of work. Education Adult education Australian Academy GC Cnr Sports Dr and Morala Ave Runaway Bay [email protected] W W aas.org.au Specialises in high quality education and training in preparation for a career of choice. Provides nationally recognised qualifications to clients. Specialises in: Hospitality, Retail, Business, Real Estate, Financial Services, Marketing courses etc. Australian Academy of Sport Cnr Sports Dr and Morala Ave Runaway Bay [email protected] W W aas.org.au Offering no cost school based traineeships in the sport, recreation, fitness, business, retail and hospitality industries. Opportunity to begin a career while studying Year 10, 11 or 12 to obtain Qld Certificate of Education (QCE) while at school. GC Institute of TAFE Adult Literacy & Numeracy Program 72 Ridgeway Ave Southport W W gcit.edu.au Improve reading, writing, spelling, maths and computer skills. Day classes. Specialist delivery in adult literacy and numeracy, disability and youth programs 48

51 and youth year 10 equivalent. Enrolments phone Kings International College 68 Gemvale Rd Reedy Creek W W kingscollege.qld.edu.au Education from pre-school, prep, high school to adult education. Phone for details of courses including: Trade Training Centre, aged care, Accounting, Nursing, Children s Care etc. Practical Boat Owner Courses - Sea Rovers Assoc PO Box 1040 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W searovers.asn.au A series of mini courses for the boat owner providing instructions on the care of and use of their vessel and its equipment. Prime Learning PO Box 4590 Loganholme DC [email protected] W W sts-training.com Provide solutions for people wanting to learn through online and flexible training, on-site training, mentoring and support. Take pride in our flexible approach to training and provide quality training in your workplace throughout SE Queensland. Reading Writing Hotline All areas [email protected] W W literacyline.edu.au National telephone adult literacy and numeracy referral service. Customer support officers ask about your reading, writing, spelling or maths needs and give details of classes in your area or give details of distance support if no classes in your area. U3A Broadbeach PO Box 526 Pacific Fair [email protected] W W u3abroadbeach.com Classes held on Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri at Merrimac High School Campus, Dunlop Ct, Broadbeach Waters. Check our website for details of courses and any other information needed. U3A Gold Coast Inc PO Box 3365 Australia Fair Southport WWu3agoldcoast.weebly.com A learning community organised by and for people in retirement. Classes bring together people of similar interests. Social outings: dinner, theatre groups, weekends away and Bus trips are a lighter side to U3A. Visit: Shop 1074 Australia Fair, Southport. U3A North GC Inc 55 Billington St, Labrador PO Box 64 Paradise Point [email protected] W W u3anorthgc.com Academic and lifestyle courses for the over 50s. Provide social interaction and mental stimulus. Learning for the joy of learning. Guest speakers. Members encouraged to participate by teaching, learning or assisting. U3A Twin Towns Inc 4 Boyd St Tugun [email protected] Providing a wide range of activities for Seniors in Tweed Heads to Palm Beach areas. Internet Kiosk available. We provide physical and mental stimulation. Available: exercises, languages, dancing, tap dancing, card games, table tennis, writers workshop. Education services Bronze Medallion Life Saving Courses Miami Olympic Pool 80 Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W accreditedtrainingcompany.com.au Royal Life Saving Society courses. Deep Water Running and Aqua Aerobics classes conducted daily at Miami Pool. Education Qld GC District Office PO Box 557 Robina DC W W learningplace.com.au Advises on relocation for schooling from interstate etc. Information packs available. Referrals to appropriate services e.g. clinical assessment, special education, speech therapy, vocational guidance to all age groups. English Tutors Language Centre P O Box [email protected] W W etlc.com.au English language tuition. First Aid Courses & CPR Update Gold Coast [email protected] W W accreditedtrainingcompany.com.au Royal Life Saving Society courses plus CPR and Senior First Aid courses conducted every week around the Gold Coast. GC Education & Training Network Inc PO Box 8844 GCMC [email protected] W W studygoldcoast.org.au (Study GC) is the peak industry body for the education and training industry on the Gold Coast. The member-based organisation is led by a committee of industry representatives from the school, Elicos, VET and university sectors. House With No Steps 35 Hutchinson St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hwns.com.au Registered training organisation. Provides support information for post-secondary education training and further employment. Accredited vocational training delivered in business, IT, process manufacturing and hospitality. Study Gold Coast PO Box 8844 GCMC W W studygoldcoast.org.au Study GC is the peak industry body for the education and training industry on the Gold Coast. The member-based organisation is led by a committee of industry representatives from the school, Elicos, VET and university sectors. Varsity College OSHC Bridgewater Road [email protected] Vacation care for families of the Varsity community. Government schools State Primary Schools and High Schools Look in Local Phone Directory White Pages under Schools State. 49

52 Language classes - migrant English as a Second Language Dept (GC Institute of TAFE) Scarborough St Southport W W gcit.edu.au Ring for information on days and times of English classes. Appointment necessary before enrolling. GC Institute of TAFE Adult Migrant English Program Southport/Coolangatta TAFE Centres Southport or Coolangatta Campus W W gcit.edu.au Adult education classes for migrants in language, literacy and numeracy. Enrolment phone Southport Campus on , or for Coolangatta Campus phone Outside school hours and vacation care Committee for After-School Activities Inc PO Box 2019 Southport [email protected] After-school activities at Labrador and Musgrave Hill Primary schools Mon-Fri from 2.30pm - 6pm. Before school care at Musgrave Hill from 6.30am am. Also a vacation holiday program at Musgrave Hill from 7.30am pm. Special education services Dyslexia Australia 30 Thorne Rd Birkdale [email protected] W W dyslexiaaustralia.com.au Offers Davis Dyslexia program suitable for students and adults aged 8-80 years, who are experiencing challenges in reading, writing and comprehension. Special schools Currumbin Community Special School 5 Hammersford Dr Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W currumbispecs.eq.edu.au Catering for mildly and moderately handicapped youth from prep to year 12. Positive behaviour support school. Working together in a safe, secure environment. Provides quality educational experiences and learning for students with disabilities. Miami Primary Special Education Program 18 Oceanic Dr Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W miamiss.eq.edu.au Primary school for hearing impaired and speech language impaired children and also ASD. Mudgeeraba State Special School 4-6 School St Mudgeeraba [email protected] WWmudgeeraspecs.eq.edu.au Education of intellectually handicapped students aged between 5-18 years. Ring for further information from 8am - 4pm. Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Developmental Unit Nakina St Musgrave Hill [email protected] W W musghillss.qld.edu.au/wcnss Early Intervention Programs individually designed to provide additional educational support for children who have additional and varying developmental needs from birth to 6 years. Southport Special School Cnr Kumbari Ave and Smith St Southport [email protected] W W kumbariave.eq.edu.au Education of intellectually and physically impaired children. Office open Mon-Fri 7.30am pm. Technical colleges AICA Education PO Box 3262 Australia Fair Southport [email protected] W W aica.edu.au Offers courses in Health and Community, Business and Commerce, Arts and Creative Industry as well as short courses. Located at Level 1/10 Marine Pde, Southport. DesignWorks College of Design (The) 19 Tallebudgera Creek Rd [email protected] W W thedesignworks.com.au Unique industry-based graphic design training facility. The accredited full-time diploma offered by the college covers a full graphic design curriculum to prepare students for the world of graphic design and the vibrant industries associated with it. GC Institute of TAFE PO Box 5547 GCMC W W gcit.edu.au Campuses at Southport, Ashmore, Ridgeway, Coolangatta and Coomera. Check website for details of courses offered or phone the general enquiries number GC Institute of TAFE Coomera Marine Campus 10/71 Shipper Dr Coomera W W gcit.edu.au Enrolments: Phone for automotive and marine mechanics, information technology, construction, engineering and welding and creative Industries. GC Institute of TAFE Style Academy Heeb St Ashmore W W gcit.edu.au Offer apprenticeship and traineeship courses: Trades, Hospitality, Tourism, Horticulture, Community Services and Health, Hairdressing, Beauty and Fashion, Childcare etc. Enrolments: Provide services to the public at very low cost. Health Institute 47 High St Southport [email protected] W W shantiyoga.com.au Yoga for health and wellbeing. Breath, deep relaxation and meditation classes. Learn to teach yoga through government accredited, austudy approved courses. Healthy and active, self-esteem courses and peaceful warrior program for schools. Hope College Bldg 4/175 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] 50

53 W W hopecollege.com Training in: Christian Ministry and Theology Distance and aged care. Registered for international students and centrelink payments. Offers vocational graduate certificates and diplomas etc. Lifetime International Training College PO Box 3180 Southport BC [email protected] W W lifetime.qld.edu.au Southport/Coolangatta campus. Traineeships for Cert III and IV in Community Services. Diploma in Community Services is accredited by Australian Community Workers Assoc. We ensure students are placed at the community services organisation of their choice. Universities Bond University University Dr Robina [email protected] W W bond.edu.au Australia s 1 st private, not-for-profit University offering a personalised academic environment that enables graduates to exceed the outer limits of their potential. Offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Law, Business, IT etc. Griffith University - GC Campus Parklands Dr Southport [email protected] W W griffith.edu.au Ring or for details of courses available. Courses for future students phone and for current student courses phone Emergency services Ambulance/fire brigade/police Ambulance/Fire Brigade/Police 000 (triple zero) 000 (triple zero) phone number is to be used in an emergency only for those who find they are in need of an Ambulance, Fire Brigade or Police immediately in sudden, distressing circumstances. Electricity Electrical Emergencies (Energex) W W energex.com.au Ring above number 24 hours, 7 days a week to report emergencies relating to power lines, electric shock or tingles. For loss of supply phone , general enquiries phone Energex W W energex.com.au Accounts can be paid at Australia Post. Pay: Domestic accounts by credit card or make arrangements for phone banking, direct debit or BPay. For emergencies phone , loss of power supply phone Office hours: Mon-Fri 8am pm. Loss of Power Supply (Energex) Enquiries Danger W W energex.com.au Ring above number 24 hours/7 days a week to report electricity interruptions and for updates on power restoration progress in your area. Emergency help lines Ambulance/Fire Brigade/Police 000 (triple zero) Triple zero (000) phone number is to be used in an emergency only for those who find they are in need of an ambulance, fire brigade or police immediately in distressing circumstances. Domestic Violence - DVCONNECT (Mens line) [email protected] W W dvconnect.org Free confidential professional telephone counselling on domestic violence and referral service for men on personal relationships or in a domestic situation from 9am to midnight 7 days a week. No legal advice given. Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc GC PO Box 409 Southport [email protected] W W domesticviolence.com.au Offer support, information and referral to women and their children who are in or have experienced DV. Education, training and community awareness programs and therapeutic groups. 24 hour help line phone Domestic Violence Womens Line - DVCONNECT [email protected] W W dvconnect.org State wide 24 hour telephone help service for women in a domestic violence situation. Organises referrals to refuges, information on domestic violence and referral crisis intervention and telephone support. Free and confidential. Kids at Risk (Child Safety Service Centre) a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au For after hours phone Crisis assistance for child protection and referral to emergency accommodation for youth in a crisis situation. Social support services and community networks through its programs. Works with the Dept of Child Safety. National Security Hotline [email protected] W W nationalsecurity.com To keep Australians safe from terrorism ring hotline if you see anything suspicious or critical against the well-being of Australian citizens. First aid Event First Aid PO Box 217 Salisbury [email protected] W W firstaidservices.com.au Private provider of first aid and medical support to events across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Local Gold Coast events include the Gold Coast Marathon, Odyssey NYE, V Fest and Good Vibrations. St John Ambulance GC Division 8/45-49 Nind St Southport [email protected] W W stjohnqld.com.au Regional office. Provides first aid training and kits at our Southport training centre at above address. 51

54 Local Government City of Gold Coast after hours emergencies 135 Bundall Rd Bundall 4217 Water and Waste Water/All other Services W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Water and waste water emergencies phone Phone for all other emergencies. For disaster coordination centre phone Poisons information Poisons Information Centre W W health.qld.gov.au 24 hours a day/7 days a week information line to provide the public and health professionals with prompt up-to-date information and advice, and assist in the management of poisonings and suspected poisonings. Police Australian Federal Police PO Box 920 Spring Hill W W afp.gov.au Airport crimes phone After hours phone Brisbane phone or local police station. Police Service (Qld) Emergency Calls 000 Triple zero (000) Phone number is to be used in a emergency only for those who find they are in need of an ambulance, fire brigade or police immediately in distressing circumstances. Policelink [email protected] W W policelink.qld.gov.au Policelink operates 24/7 for Queenslanders to report a range of non-urgent police matters: Wilful property damage, stealing, stolen/unlawful use of vehicles etc. Allows triple zero (000) call centres to focus on critical and life threatening incidents. Rescue and medical helicopter services CareFlight PO Box 5078 Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W careflightgroup.com Tasked by emergency services providers. Operates 24 hours. As a charity provides guest speakers, hanger functions for groups. CareFlight bears are for sale. Rural fire brigades GC Rural Fire Brigade Groups Central Office 338 Ripley Road Ripley (Triple Zero) W W ruralfire.qld.gov.au FIRE: 000 (triple zero). For Gold Coast warden contacts phone Ipswich (Bonogin, Cedar Creek, Clagiraba, Coomera, Currumbin, Gilston, Guanaba, Beechmont, Mudgeeraba, Numinbah, Ormeau, Rocky Point, Springbrook, Tallebudgera, Tomewin, Wasp Creek). Sexual assault GC Centre against Sexual Violence Inc PO Box 1924 Southport [email protected] W W stopsexualviolence.com Confidential sexual violence intervention and prevention service run by women for women. Provides counselling to women who have been raped and/or sexually assaulted at any time in their lives. Prevention education to the broader Gold Coast community. Tweed Valley Sexual Assault Service C/o Tweed Community Health Centre Florence St Tweed Valley a/h W W healthnsw.gov.au Available 24 hrs. Phone from 8am - 5pm and after hours. Counselling and support to sexual abuse and rape victims to assist those subjected to sexual assault. Covers Tweed Shire, Tweed Coast, Murwillumbah and surrounding villages. State Emergency Services Emergency Management (EMQ SE Regional Office) 114 Lahrs Road Ormeau Qld [email protected] W W qld.gov.au/emergency Phone SES for storm or flood emergency. SE regional office, includes Gold Coast area, which monitors for disaster management of fire, flood and rescue. Coordination and collaboration to enhance community safety and effective SES perations. Qld Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) PO Box 927 Beenleigh W W fire.qld.gov.au/rfs Regional office for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. SES (State Emergency Service GC) Southport W W emergency.qld.gov.au Call this Central phone number for 24 hour/7 day service. This phone contact will transfer you to the SES centre nearest to you if you need help and/or information on floods or severe storm damage. Volunteers are required at all times. Telephone counselling - emergency Host (Homelessness Outreach Support Team) a/h Provides intensive support to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness (including rough sleepers) who are experiencing difficulties. Short to medium term. Crisis intervention. Target group: young single men and women and families. Ring if in need. Kids Helpline GPO Box 2469 Brisbane [email protected] W W kidshelp.com.au Free, confidential, anonymous 24 hour telephone online counselling service for young people aged from 5-25 years. We care and we listen anytime and for any reason. and Web counselling is linked from the Kids Helpline website. Lifeline UnitingCare Community - Telephone Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach [email protected] W W lccq.org.au Telephone counselling 24 hours/7 days. Provides a confidential and anonymous counselling service for suicide prevention 52

55 and other crises. Understanding and support for people of all ages experiencing a crisis or emotional distress. MensLine Australia [email protected] W W menslineaus.org.au Get help now. Unique telephone and on-line support, information and referral service with qualified counsellors helping men to deal with relationship problems 24 hours/7 days a week. Support for men on family law (children, divorce, separation etc). MensLine Qld [email protected] W W dvconnect.org/mensline Freecall. Confidential telephone counselling, referral service and general support service for men on domestic violence (both victims and perpetrators), family relationships, divorce, separation, health, suicide. Operates 9am - 12 midnight 7 days a week. Parentline GPO Box 2469 Brisbane [email protected] W W parentline.com.au Aims to support parents and carers of children. Provides referrals and parent education for the cost of a local call from 8am - 10pm/7 days a week. Ring for additional support and confidential telephone counselling. Water rescue services Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Assoc Southport 171 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] WWcoastguard.com.au An organisation composed entirely of volunteers. Its aim is to promote safety in the operation of small craft. Guards the coast in the most effective way by education, example, examination and finally by search and rescue. Base radio operation is 24 hours. GC Seaway Control Tower Seaworld Dr The Spit Ring for details of services, including weather reports. Volunteer Marine Rescue - Jacobs Well VMR450 The Esplanade Council Reserve Pimpama-Jacobs Well Rd Jacobs Well [email protected] E E vmrjw.org.au Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports, tide times, etc. Radio and other marine courses available. Manned 24 hours/7 days. Monitors all distress calls. Active volunteers assist boaties and fishermen to cross the notorious JumpinPin Bar. Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Southern Zone Muriel Henchman Dr Main Beach [email protected] W W vmrsouthport.com.au Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports, tide times, etc. Radio and other marine courses available. Manned 24 hours/7 days and monitors all distress calls. Main Beach phone , Point Danger phone , Currumbin phone Volunteer Marine Rescue - Southport VMR400 Muriel Henchman Dr Main Beach [email protected] W W vmrsouthport.com.au Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports, tide times, etc. Radio and other marine courses available. Manned 24 hrs/7 days. Monitors all distress calls. Active volunteers assist boaties and fishermen to cross the notorious Southport Bar. Employment and training Careers information Centrelink (Australian Apprenticeships) W W centrelink.gov.au For information on payments for Abstudy/ Austudy/Youth Allowance. Apply for fortnightly payments if you are (1) A full time Australian apprentice or (2) An Australian resident. Education services Community Training Australia Ground Floor Clock Tower Building 235 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] WWcommunitytrainingaustralia.edu.au A career in helping others, whether it be through counselling, case management, youth work, drug and alcohol work, child care, dispute resolution or management. Employment services/support Busy at Work (Region 19) Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast [email protected] WWbusyatwork.com.au Federally funded by DWR to help students and adults into education, training and jobs. We are a referral and information service. Age limit from 14 to 65 years for people with a mental or physical disability. BUSY at Work Apprenticeship Services Suite 6/45 Nind St Southport [email protected] W W busyatwork.com.au Provide not-for-cost Australian Apprenticeships Support Service to employers, job seekers, existing workers, schools etc. with complete end to end planning approach for adults 25plus, mature aged 45 plus, people with a disability, Indigenous Australians etc. BUSY Employment Solutions Suite 6/45 Nind St Southport [email protected] W W busyinc.com.au Offer a professional recruitment service with all profits being channelled back into initiatives to meet employment and training needs within the community. Provide skilling solutions and services to businesses, workers and job seekers. Career Employment Australia Level 1/10 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W ceagroup.com.au Providing support for unemployed of all ages by way of work skill courses and training for members of organisations on the Gold Coast. GC Skill Centre Inc is a 53

56 registered training organisation. Miami office phone Centacare Employment Group Palm Beach Cnr 5 th Ave/Cypress Tce Palm Beach [email protected] Helps jobseekers/people with disabilities to enter the work force. Eligibility through Centrelink. To assist people gain greater participation in the workforce and in the community. Also help people who have significant barriers to the workforce. Centacare Employment Group Southport Suite 5, Level 1, Jandream Plaza, Nind St Southport [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Helps jobseekers/people with disabilities to enter workforce. Eligibility through Centrelink. To assist people gain greater participation in the workplace and in the community. Also helps people who have significant barriers to the workforce. Centrelink Various Centres on Gold Coast W W centrelink.gov.au Offers a range of services from training assistance schemes to linked job vacancy boards. Biggera Waters/Nerang/Palm Beach/Tweed Heads and Southport. If seeking employment phone CRS Australia Bundall/Coolangatta W W crsaustralia.gov.au On job work training for people with disabilities. Return to work programs, injury prevention and training. Bundall office, Karp Ct phone , Coolangatta office, Level 2, Showcase on the Beach, Griffith St. Phone Employer Hotline W W jobsearch.gov.au Free service to assist all employers wishing to lodge vacancies or find further information about benefits of Australian Job Search and Job Network. Will find staff and contact details on local job recruitment centres. A government initiative. Enterprise & Training Company Limited PO Box 5715 Gold Coast Mail Centre [email protected] W W etcltd.com.au ETC specialises in the delivery of employment, training and business services. The 3 main business categories are, ETC Employment Solutions, ETC Training Solutions and ETC Business Solutions. Within this structure, we deliver a suite of complimentary service Epic Employment Southport W W epic.org.au Employment for all ages. Programs to help disadvantaged, homeless or at risk youth years. Give information on numeracy, literacy, education, traineeships. Offices: Mermaid Beach, Helensvale, Nerang, Palm Beach and Southport. Fair Work Infoline Fair Work Ombudsman GPO Box 9887 Brisbane W W fairwork.gov.au Provide information on awards and agreements including your entitlements as an employee. Also for enquiries re wages and employment conditions in the private sector. Information can still be obtained from the Dept. of Justice and Attorney-General. Griffith University GC Student Guild The Link Building Parklands Dr GC Campus Griffith University [email protected] W W gugcstudentguild.com.au Provides non-academic services to GU students and local community. Advertises casual, part-time employment, accommodation, tutoring. Sporting and cultural clubs on campus. Campus bookshop, merchandise, fitness centre, live entertainment, venue hire etc. House With No Steps 35 Hutchinson St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hwns.com.au Employment preparation - Job search and placement - On-site training and support and off-site support for people with disabilities. Assess by referral from Centrelink and schools. Job Futures SEQ 1/9 Windmill St Southport [email protected] W W jobfutures-seq.com.au DES program (Disability Employment Services). Office also at Palm Beach phone with the same programs. DES program Beaudesert phone Job Seeker (DWR) W W deewr.gov.au For information contact Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations to assist job seekers. Max Employment 9 Lavelle St Nerang [email protected] W W maxemployment.com.au Helps jobseekers/people with disabilities to enter workforce. Eligibility through Centrelink. To assist people gain greater participation in the workplace and in the community. Also helps people who have significant barriers to the workforce. Migrant Centre Organisation Inc (The) Shop 2B TAFE Bldg 91 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W migrantcentre.org Migrant assistance: Job search training, resume writing, employment assistance, job applications, training programs, vocational guidance, referrals. Settlement grant program. Mission Australia - Mission Employment Southport/Biggera Waters/Palm Beach [email protected] W W missionaustralia.com.au Provide job seeking services for unemployed. Our offices: (1) Labrador Park Shopping Centre, Biggera Waters phone , (2) 3 Suter St, Southport phone and (3) Shop 3/1148, GC Highway Palm Beach phone Multicultural Employment Australia Southport [email protected] W W multiculturalemployment.com.au 54

57 Mobile client service available for job placement plus counselling and group training at Southport. Northern Gold Coast Employment Initiative Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre 25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd W W youthcentre.org.au State Government funded program to assist people to find employment. Program can assist with job preparation or training opportunities to help gain employment. Offers assistance with resumes, application letters, interview skills and job search techniques. Qld Working Womens Service Inc Suite 1 Level 2/144 Adelaide St Brisbane [email protected] W W qwws.org.au Provides free, confidential, supportive telephone service to help women with work related issues and provides assistance on: dismissals, discrimination, work and family issues, wages, sexual harassment, superannuation, etc. Ring: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri. Salvation Army Employment Plus Burleigh Heads 1805 GC Hwy Burleigh Heads W W employmentplus.com.au Provide quality employment services to those affected by unemployment. No cost recruitment service. Unique Right Track career development and employer support program. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Salvation Army Employment Plus - Labrador 72 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W employmentplus.com.au Provide quality employment services to those affected by unemployment. No cost recruitment service. Unique Right Track career development and employer support program. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Salvation Army Employment Plus - Mermaid Suite 5 and 6/5 Markeri St Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W employmentplus.com.au Provide quality employment services to those most affected by unemployment. No cost recruitment service. Unique Right Track career development and employer support program. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Salvation Army Employment Plus - Tweed Heads South 14 Amber Rd Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W employmentplus.com.au No cost professional recruitment service for employers and quality placement service to those affected by unemployment. Assistance available to employers and jobseekers to assist with longterm solutions to individual needs. Indigenous Employment Consultant. Smart Employment Solutions 2 Palings Ct Nerang [email protected] W W sesat.com.au Group training services, apprenticeships and traineeships, labour hire, direct placement, apprentice management, training. Recreational and educational groups FIFO Gold Coast 38 Lancewood St Park Ridge [email protected] Support for all FIFO employees and their families, including social events. All events are low cost or no cost. If you have partner/husband/wife who works Fly In Fly Out, Drive In Drive Out please contact us. Environment Conservation/environmental groups Austinville Landcare PO Box 290 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Austinville Landcare is an active community group whose aim is to restore the native habitat of the upper Mudgeeraba Creek Catchment. If you would like to be involved in a friendly, action orientated environmental group please contact us. BeachCare Griffith University GC Campus [email protected] W W griffith.edu.au/coastal-management Community dune care program on the dunes nearly every weekend educating the Gold Coast community about the coastal environment. Free, fun, family-friendly dune care activities from Paradise Point - Rainbow Bay. There is a beach near you in need of care. Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group Parkmeadows Court, Bonogin Valley [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Meet every first Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group Boonooroo Park, Hickey Way, Nerang [email protected] W W gcparks.com/activities Meet every third Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Communities for Sustainable Futures & McPherson Ranges Group Inc PO Box 941 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W csf.net.au To promote and encourage economic activity in tourism, primary industry and other responsible enterprises committed to combining financial viability with proper regard for environmental values. Currumbin Creek Care Group Various locations between Nicholl s Crossing and Robert Neumann Park [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Meet every third Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 28 Tomewin St Currumbin [email protected] W W cws.org.au Community organisation to support native wildlife conservation, breeding and research. Connecting with the community through fun and educational experiences. 55

58 Dept of Environment and Resource Management GPO Box 2454 Brisbane W W deedi.qld.gov.au Conserves and manages our natural environment. Information on the environment, wildlife, emergency pollution reporting, injured marine life, native plant and animal licences, camping permits etc. Wildlife carers or relocators. Marine strandings. Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group Elanora [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group cares for a 3 hectare section of Schuster Park, at Tallebudgera Drive. We meet on the 1 st Tue of the month Feb to Nov from 8-10am, aim to restore the habitat as close as possible to the original riverine environment. Federation Walk Coastal Reserve Philip Carpark Seaworld Dr The Spit Main Beach [email protected] W W federationwalk.org Help care for your coastal environment and get some exercise at the same time. Sessions are free. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Community planting day on last Sun of the month. For Friends of Federation Walk phone Friends of Federation Walk Inc PO Box 634 Main Beach [email protected] W W federationwalk.org To protect the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve for future generations while encouraging community ownership. To conserve and enhance environmental and conservation values in a sustainable manner. Community planting days last Sun of each month from 7.30am. Friends of the GC Regional Botanic Gardens Inc (FGCBG) 232 Ashmore Rd Benowa [email protected] W W friendsgcrbg.org.au Facebook.com/friendsgcrbg Friends support the environmental, scientific and educational purposes of the Botanic Gardens, assist in the design, planting and maintenance of the Mangroves to Mountain Walk and provide information and guiding services for visitors to the Gardens. GC Catchment Assoc Inc Nerang PO Box 1206 Southport BC [email protected] W W goldcoastcatchments.org Gold Coast Catchment Association is the umbrella organisation for volunteer groups who are involved in on-ground environmental work on the Gold Coast and hinterland. If you would like to do something positive for the environment please contact us. Gecko - GC & Hinterland Environment Council 139 Duringan St Currumbin [email protected] W W gecko.org.au Gecko is a volunteer, non-government, not-for-profit organisation. Volunteers work to protect and enhance the natural environmental assets of our region. The peak regional environment body. Gecko Regen 4/1 Bee Ct Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W geckoregen.org.au Gecko Regen operate a native plant nursery and provide environmental services such as natural area regeneration, re-vegetation and environmental consultancy. Griffith Centre for Coastal Management Parklands Dr Southport [email protected] W W griffith.edu.au/coastal-management Research centre based in the science, environment, engineering and technology group at Griffith University. In partnership with City of Gold Coast, we provide a free coastal education program called CoastEd, which focuses on our local coastal environment etc. Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group Hinterland Regional Park Hardys Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Volunteers working to restore and care for a bushland area. Meets 1 st Sat of the month Feb to Nov at 8am - 10am. Lamington Natural History Assoc Inc 8 Wattle Ct Beechmont W W binnaburralodge.com.au To increase visitors understanding, knowledge and appreciation of Lamington National Park and provide information for park users. Information bureau, brochures and walking tracks. Information booth manned on weekends and Qld school holidays. Phone Loders Creek Catchment Assoc Inc PO Box 1133 Southport [email protected] W W loderscreek.org Loders Creek is located centrally in the Gold Coast region. It rises in the suburbs of Ashmore and Belview Park and runs through Southport before discharging into the Broadwater at Labrador. Operates Community Garden, Ewan St, Southport. Miami Bushcare Group [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Meet every first Sun of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Nerang Riverkeepers Group Swift Park, Centurion Crescent, Nerang [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Meet every second Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Nicoll Scrub Bushcare Group Currumbin Valley [email protected] Meet at 7.30am on 4 th Sun of every month at Coolamon National Trust property parking lot. Volunteers work to ensure the viability of this reserve by developing a weed free buffer strip of native vegetation that will add to the environmental value. Seagrass-Watch Gold Coast PO Box 3454 Burleigh Town LPO Burleigh Heads [email protected] 56

59 W W seagrasswatch.org Seagrass is a valuable resource providing food and shelter for a multitude of species including: prawns, fish, turtles, dugongs and birds. Seagrass is under constant threat from natural and human impacts. We need your help to monitor its condition. Join the team. SEQ Catchments Level 2/183 North Quay Brisbane [email protected] W W seqcatchments.com.au Community-based, not-for-profit organisation caring for our natural resources. Offices throughout SEQ region. Our partner network includes community and industry groups, landholders, governments, educational and research organisations and Traditional Owners. South Stradbroke Island Landcare [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Various times. Please see website for more details. Springbrook Wildlife Appreciation Group (SWAG) PO Box 494 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W springbrookwildlife.org.au A group dedicated to understanding the natural environment of Springbrook by holding monthly workshops and walks on all things natural. Like us on Facebook: Springbrook-Wildlife-Appreciation- Group/ Surfrider Foundation Australia Gold Coast PO Box 271 Coolangatta [email protected] W W surfrider.org.au Work for the protection and enhancement of Australia s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Gold Coast meetings at 7pm on the 2 nd Tue of every month in the Kirra Surfriders Club. Tamborine Mountain Landcare Inc PO Box 161 North Tamborine [email protected] tamborinemtnlandcare.org.au Volunteer organisation committed to restoring, monitoring and maintaining biodiversity on Tamborine Mountain. Through its Corridors Regeneration Project TM Landcare aims to establish ecological corridors along all major creeks and create suitable habitat. Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group Tarrabora Reserve, Palm Beach (pirate ship) [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au/activities Meet every second Saturday of the month from Feb to Nov 8am - 10am. Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld Inc (WPSQ) PO Box 2569 Southport [email protected] W W wildlife.org.au Protects wildlife and their habitats through campaigns, workshops, submissions and public awareness/education activities. Visit our website for date of general meetings held at Community House, Bishoff Park, Nerang St, Nerang. We welcome new members. Parks/marine/wildlife Pacific Marinelife Institute 68/88 Cotlew St East Southport [email protected] W W pacificmarinelife.com Gold Coast based institute committed to the research and conservation of Indo- Pacific marine environment. Supports approved marine research studies maintaining and supporting projects on oceanic mammals, coastal reefs, marine waterways etc. Qld Parks and Wildlife Service Kabool Rd West Burleigh W W nprsr.qld.gov.au Oversees National Parks gives information on wildlife. Limited service for bushwalkers. Ring for further information. Family law Advice and assistance Family Relationship Centre Suite 11 Ashmore Commercial Centre 207 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W familyrelationships.gov.au Assist families through separation by providing information Mon-Fri. Individual, group and joint sessions for separating or separated families. Mediation or conciliation to help resolve conflict. Help parents focus on children s needs. Parenting plans. Foundation Care and Parenting Orders Program Suite Level 2 Southport Central Tower 3/9 Lawson St Southport BC [email protected] W W foundcarefamily.org.au Funded by Attorney-General s Department. Provides a range of services to postseparated families. Registration and general enquiries for Parent Orders Programs and Children s Contact Services. Open to immediate and extended family members. GC Childrens Contact Service PO Box 1435 Nerang [email protected] W W foundcarefamily.org.au Offers supervised contact and supervised changeovers for separated families. Phone above number from Mon-Fri to register for supervised changeovers and contact. After registration by both parties staff will contact clients to arrange first time access. GC Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Free, confidential, legal advice: Phone Southport office 8.30am - 4pm Mon-Fri for appointment at Southport and for Outreach Clinics: Ashmore Family Centre, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Nerang, Palm Beach, Oxenford and Varsity Lakes. Relationships Australia Qld Parenting Orders Program Southport [email protected] W W raq.org.au Program offers counselling, information and educational courses for separated parents. 57

60 Also offers Parenting Orders Program and Children s Contact Service to help parents give their children maximum support, care and guidance. Legal services Family Law Courts Commonwealth Law Courts North Quay Brisbane [email protected] W W familycourt.gov.au Gives answers to common questions regarding divorce. Do it yourself kits and documentation on divorce can be obtained from the website. National Enquiry Centre gives access to various support agencies not legal advice. GC Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Free, confidential, legal advice: Phone Southport office 8.30am - 4pm Mon-Fri for appointment at Southport and for Outreach Clinics: Ashmore Family Centre, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Palm Beach, Nerang, Oxenford and Varsity Lakes. Legal Aid Qld 1 st Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. Open 9am to 5pm. Women s Legal Service Client Advice Line 387 Ipswich Rd Annerly [email protected] W W wlsq.org.au Legal information, advice and referral. Daytime interviews by appointment only. Evening drop-in sessions Mon and Wed 6-8pm. We can assist in the ff areas of law, domestic violence protection, divorce and separation, family law matters, child protection/support Mediation Dispute Resolution Centre Level 1/363 George St Brisbane W W justice.qld.gov.au Provide a free, confidential, impartial nonlegal mediation service as an alternative to settling disputes before they get to court. Available to all for a wide range of disputes e.g. neighbourhood, business, workplace, family and separating couples, etc. Telephone and online services National Enquiry Centre (Family Law Courts) GPO Box 9991, Parramatta NSW [email protected] W W familylawcourts.gov.au Enquiry line is open from 8.30am - 5pm Mon-Fri. This is the entry point for all telephone and enquiries on Family Law Court matters (Federal Magistrates Court and Family Court of Australia). Family support groups Addictions/mental health support Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug Education/ Prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Alcohol/drug/tobacco addiction Kids in Focus - Family Drug Support [email protected] This is a partnership program with the Gold Coast Drug Council and Benevolent Society (Early Years Centre). The program provides an early intervention and assertive outreach support to families with children impacted by substance misuse. Grief support Bears of Hope 49 Monash St Tugun [email protected] Gold Coast branch offers monthly support group meetings for families grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, prematurity or medical termination. Blue Care Grief Recovery Program Elanora/Labrador W W bluecare.org.au The Grief Recovery program aims to provide education on the grief process and encourages mutual support promoting effective coping skills focusing on adults. Free 8 week 2 hour structured program with groups. Phone Elanora or Labrador phone Care for Life: Suicide Prevention Association Inc Gold Coast [email protected] W W careforlife.org.au A not-for-profit organisation which provides education and training to the community in suicide prevention. Provides information to community members on referral services available. Produces resources. Hannah s Foundation: Drowning Prevention, Awareness and Support Gold Coast [email protected] W W hannahsfoundation.org A support network for families and friends of those who have lost their loved ones through drowning and assistance with expenses. Drowning prevention, awareness and support. Freecall day or night phone Paradise Kids 88 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W paradisekids.org.au Provides grief and loss support groups for pre-school and primary school aged children and their parents, individual grief counselling for children and adults, an illness Support Program to assist families with a child with a long-term or terminal illness. 58

61 SANDS Queensland Sands House 505 Bowen Tce New Farm QLD W W sandsqld.com National 24 hour support for parents who have experienced their baby s death to talk to another bereaved parent. Promoting awareness, knowledge, support and understanding following the death of a baby from the time of conception through to infancy. SIDS and Kids Qld PO Box 241 Mt Gravatt [email protected] W W sidsandkids.org/offices/queensland Provide bereavement support to Queensland families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a baby during pregnancy, birth and infancy, regardless of cause. Also provide safe sleeping education programs. All services are free of charge. Solace Assoc of Qld Inc 7013/101 Lindfield Rd Helensvale solace@ngv .com Support group for widowed people, run by widowed people, to assist the bereaved in adjusting to their loss. Provide referral to professional services when requested. Social activities. Somerville Grief Support Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Nerang [email protected] W W somervillefunerals.com.au Hold regular grief and loss seminars, at no cost, which the general public are welcome to attend, designed to assist people in understanding the impact and affect of grief on individuals and families UnitingCare Community - Suicide and Bereavement Support Group 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach W W uccommunity.org.au Meetings at Broadbeach 1 st Friday monthly, 6.30pm pm. Program covers suicide bereavement, crisis counselling, prevention and intervention training, grief and loss counselling offered to individuals and families. Life skills education and support Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) All areas [email protected] W W asca.org.au National organisation works to improve lives of adult survivors of child abuse throughout Australia. Runs programs with support for persons 18plus. Education/ training workshops, resources, advocacy and health promotion. Reduce legacy of childhood trauma. Alzheimer s Australia (Qld) Inc PO Box 1669 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W fightdementia.org.au If you have memory concerns, or are caring for someone with a memory problem - free information, support and counselling is available from the Alzheimer s Australia (Qld) National Dementia Helpline Community education and courses also provided. Centacare Ashmore Suite 29/207 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Centacare Ashmore offers 4 programs (1) men and family relationships (2) family relationship education and skills training (3) general counselling (4) Specialised family violence program. Centacare GC 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Centacare GC offers family relationship education, skills training and men and relationship training. Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) Gold Coast [email protected] W W codependentsanonymous.org.au Self-help, 12 Step meetings support those wishing to recover from co-dependent patterns in relationships (boundaries, low self-esteem, control issues etc). Palm Beach group included in national network of groups. Attendance by donation. Adults welcome. Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc GC PO Box 409 Southport [email protected] W W domesticviolence.com.au Offer support, information and referral to women and their children who are in or have experienced DV. Education, training and community awareness programs and therapeutic groups. 24 hour help line phone Empowering Families C/o Mirakai 191 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W gcdrugcouncil.org.au 10 week program at Mirakai to develop skills and strategies to cope more effectively with changing behaviours with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse and the changing behaviours with these conditions. Book for one-on-one appointment. GC Centre against Sexual Violence Inc PO Box 1924 Southport [email protected] W W stopsexualviolence.com Confidential sexual violence intervention and prevention service run by women for women. Provides counselling to women who have been raped and/or sexually assaulted at any time in their lives. Prevention education to the broader Gold Coast community. Grandparents Assisting Grandkids Support (GAGS) Non-profit support group for Grandparents/ Carers raising a child from a Family member. Aim is to improve government assistance for access to free legal aid and a non-means tested fortnightly allowance equivalent to foster payment. KinKare Support Group C/o Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Nerang [email protected] W W kinkare.com.au Offer support. Provide information on services to grandparents on latest court rulings and advocacy. Actively works to enlighten community organisations and governments of carers and their childrens 59

62 needs. Support grandparents denied access to grandchildren. Missing Link Adoption Support Ministry 12 Gretel Dr Mermaid Waters W W legalaid.qld.gov.au To help anyone affected by adoption. Support group for anyone involved in adoption. Assistance to search for birth relatives, mediating and involvement in reunions. Community service group attached to Kings Christian Centre. Hours: 7am - 7pm. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Money Management Workshops. Lots more free self-esteem and personal development workshops. Appointments essential. Contact the centre for dates and times of courses. Reception open for enquiries: Mon - Fri from 9am - 4pm. Qld Community Care Network Inc PO Box 1861 Springwood [email protected] W W qccn.org.au Program run by Community Care Network. Community Visitors Scheme, visiting aged care homes. 100 plus club available to centenarians. New volunteers always welcome. SAPH Vision Quest - New Beginnings PO Box 7350 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W new-beginnings.org.au Programs, camps, mentoring and support for disadvantaged and at-risk young people and families. Creating positive change in young people and families. Youth self-esteem and leadership. Also providing international aid to disadvantaged children in Africa. Transformations PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W transformation.net.au Care and share support group for families/ friends of people suffering from all types of addictions. Committed to working with clients adversely impacted by abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty. Residential and rehabilitation service. Emergency food. UnitingCare Community - General Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach W W uccommunity.org.au Lifeline offers a suite of specialist programs including a men s anger management group, in-school lyfe, an early intervention program for young people and their families. Hope program dealing with sexual issues. Village Community Services Inc Family Support Program 87 Village Way Studio Village [email protected] Supports families and individuals. Provides information, referrals, counselling and parent education. Men - mutual support groups Lone Fathers Assoc of Australia (LFAA) PO Box 492 Canberra [email protected] W W lonefathers.com.au Self-help, educational, welfare organisation to assist and encourage the interests of lone parents, their children and relatives. Help parents maintain adequate, positive contact with their children and sustain their children in a happy and viable family unit. Mens Wellbeing PO Box 1633 Coorparoo QLD [email protected] W W menswellbeing.org Faciliated men s groups offering programs on life skills and giving men opportunities to gain new perspectives on issues and on life with other caring and informed men. Parent and parent groups Australian Breastfeeding Association Gold Coast Various venues on Gold Coast 1800 Mum 2 Mum [email protected] W W abagoldcoast.com Free breast-feeding information, support and counselling for mothers and their families. Counselling by telephone, or face-toface. National web site breastfeeding.asn.au. Local support groups, all welcome. Also find us on Facebook. Early Years Centre, North Gold Coast PO Box 1135 Nerang [email protected] W W benevolent.org.au Provides services to families/carers with young children from birth to 8 years. Playgroup, one stop shop for parents to access a range of support services to improve their child s health, well being and safety. Breakfast club and parent support. Empowering Families C/o Mirakai 191 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W gcdrugcouncil.org.au 10 week program at Mirakai to develop skills and strategies to cope more effectively with changing behaviours with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse and the changing behaviours with these conditions. Book for one-on-one appointment. GC Multiple Birth Assoc Inc (GCMBA) PO Box 654 Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastmultiplebirth.com Information, practical assistance and support for families with multiple births. Monthly coffee mornings. Expectant parent nights. Breastfeeding pillows. Social events. Member newsletters. Jigsaw Support Groups PO Box 912 New Farm [email protected] W W jigsawqueensland.com Support groups for: post-adoptive parents and children adopted, for adults and children, also for relinquishing parents and relatives. Check the website for dates and times of meetings held at the premises monthly for open and adoptee and Birthmother. Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children Oxenford-Coomera Community and Youth Centre 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd [email protected] W W youthcentre.org.au 60

63 Free programs supporting families with children 0-12yrs including: u5 s Early Years Hubs with dance/play sing to music, toddler sports, read and grow, speech and language programs, parent education programs, new mums and babies group with child health nurse. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Family Support Services include: short term counselling, youth support and teen programs, Blokes and Prams - Dad s walking group. Counselling and parenting support. Mutual support and self-help groups. Appointments essential. Parents without Partners - GC Branch [email protected] W W pwpqld.org.au Mutual support group for single parents and their children in a safe environment. Regular coffee and chat and weekend family activities for the children e.g. picnics, movies, group trips, museums, ten pin bowling, etc. QUIHN (Qld Injectors Health Network) 12/99 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W quihn.org Free advice and support for people affected by substance use. Positive Changes Counselling Program and the Needle and Syringe Program. Relationships Australia Qld Parenting Orders Program Southport [email protected] W W raq.org.au Program offers counselling, information and educational courses for separated parents. Also offers Parenting Orders Program and Children s Contact Service to help parents give their children maximum support, care and guidance. Savvy Mama PO Box 5366 Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W savvymama.com.au An newsletter and website keeping you in the know, with short blasts of helpful, hip information for busy mums (and dads) suggesting fun family events, kid friendly places to eat, cool products and services for you and your kids! Trinity Family Support Network (Hub) 186 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W tam.org Funded: Office for Early Childhood, Education & Care. Auspiced: Trinity Anglican Mission. Family Services: information, advice and referral to health services, child care, support groups etc. Emergency/Telstra relief when available. Prefer referral. UnitingCare Community - Parent Support 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach W W uccommunity.org.au Through Pathways to Grow program Lifeline offers individual and group counselling to parents of children and young people up to 18 years. Particularly for families who are going or have been through a challenging time. We run parent support groups. YHES House Inc (South Coast Youth Education Service) 161 Scarborough St (PO Box 1900) Southport [email protected] W W yhes.org.au Trading as: YHES House. Free service for Gold Coast youth and young parents (12-25 years). Personal support, counselling, advocacy, Health and Wellbeing Education, Young Parents Program. Bathroom and laundry facilities. Drop-in service Mon and Thu 9am - 5pm. Telephone and online services Alzheimer s Disease Online Support Group W W mdjunction.com/alzheimers-disease Online support group which offers ways of interacting online, write a blog or forum post and share knowledge in group discussions with people with the same issues. It s for helping people and not in any way a replacement for medical diagnosis and treatment. Centrelink ONLINE W W centrelink.gov.au Visit website and register. You can then link with other government online services with one ID and password. Can claim a payment, update, view and print your details or request a document or replacement card. Support hotline phone Mon-Fri 7am - 7pm. Family Relationship Advice Line - Freecall W W familyrelationships.gov.au National telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship or separation issues. Advice on parenting arrangements after separation. Refer to local services to provide assistance if needed. Contact Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm and Sat 10am - 4pm. Family Relationships Online [email protected] W W familyrelationships.gov.au A government service designed to provide online access to information and a central source of information about family relationship support services. Helps with issues such as agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents separate. LifeCircle Hopeline Level 11/473 Bourke St Melbourne [email protected] W W lifecircle.org.au Not-for-profit. Operates nationally throughout Australia 9am - 9pm 7 days with highly trained counsellors. Is the only telephone counselling service dedicated to providing strategies in grief and choices to the seriously ill and those who care for them. Palliative Care Helpline 27 Cartwright St Windsor palliativecarehelpline.org.au W W palliativecarehelpline.org.au Queensland wide telephone service providing information, emotional and counselling support to individuals affected by life-limiting or terminal illness. All services are free of charge. Office open: Mon - Fri from 9am - 5pm. 61

64 Relationships Australia Qld (Telephone Counselling) W W raq.org.au Telephone counselling (NOT crisis counselling) is available to people in Queensland who are unable to access a branch office for personal or other reasons. Make an appointment at an agreed time with a phone counsellor for support and guidance. Women - mutual support groups Cancer Council Qld Breast Cancer Support Service 1 Short St Southport [email protected] W W cancerqld.org.au Support by trained volunteers for women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. Hospital visits available. Free service. Phone for Cancer Helpline. GC Womens Centre Inc Lifeline Training Centre GC Hwy Broadbeach Meet each Fri 10am - 12 noon at Lifeline Training Room, 2741 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach for friendship, support, fun and interesting speakers. Small cost. Older Womens Network (OWN) Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Broadbeach [email protected] WWownqld.net.au For mature women for mutual support and companionship. Promotion and education on healthy ageing. Raise issues for discussion and action about ageism and sexism, lobby for a fairer deal for older women. Meets 3 rd Tue each month with speakers. Social outings. Qld Working Womens Service Inc Suite 1 Level 2/144 Adelaide St Brisbane [email protected] W W qwws.org.au Provides free, confidential, supportive telephone service to help women on all work related issues and provides assistance on: Dismissals, Discrimination, Work and Family issues, Wages, Sexual Harassment, Superannuation etc. Ring: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri. Salvation Army Women s Activities Cnr Wardoo and Southport-Nerang Sts Southport [email protected] W W salvos.org.au/goldcoast Women s Weekly Meeting Wed morning tea 9.30am, fellowship 10am, Patchwork Easyas Thu 9.30am, Mainly Music Tue and Fri am Finance Bankruptcy GC Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au FR CONFIDENTIAL Financial Counselling by appointment only. Offers alternatives to Bankruptcy. Will assist with Bankruptcy if this is the only option. Ring Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm for appointment. Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) PO Box Adelaide St Brisbane [email protected] W W itsa.gov.au Government agency responsible for regulating and administrating personal insolvency. ITSA operates Bankruptcy register, where debtors petitions are lodged. Purpose is for a system that produces equitable outcomes of debtors and creditors. Budget information MoneySmart (ASIC) PO Box 4000 Gippsland Mail Centre Victoria [email protected] W W moneysmart.gov.au Website run by ASIC established to help people make smart choices about their personal finances. Offer free advice and independent guidance to all Australians investing or paying off debt to make the best choices for their money. Clubs Investors Club (The) Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Free NO cost Club supporting and helping people look at accelerating wealth choices and buying well located property in Australia. Equity gained creates wealth and help comes from other experienced local property investors. Meet 4 th Tue each month 7pm - 9pm. Financial counselling Christians Against Poverty C/o Christian City Church Robina [email protected] W W capaust.org A national debt counselling service providing support and practical assistance to anyone who is facing hardship as a result of financial difficulties. Free service to the local community on the Gold Coast. Head office help line will arrange for local help. GC Community Legal Centre and Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Provides a free, confidential counselling service with a Financial Counsellor. Appointment is necessary, so please phone above number during office hours from 8.30am - 4pm on Mon-Fri if an appointment is required. No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) [email protected] Wesley Mission Brisbane operates an NILS which will lend up to 1200 to low income earners for the purchase of essential household items. The program is designed to help those who would have difficulty in obtaining finance and offers affordable repayments Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre 25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd Oxenford

65 W W youthcentre.org.au Free confidential service available for those experiencing financial difficulties. Help for those not currently operating with an ABN. For appointment contact Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre on above phone number - specify Oxenford location. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au FR, confidential counselling service to people in financial difficulty. Short term assistance only. Budgeting, debt consolidation, debt agreements, Bankruptcy. Appointments essential. Money management workshops. Contact: between 9am - 4pm Seeds Of Hope No Interest Loans (NILS) 148 Eastlake St [email protected] W W goodshepherdmicrofinance.org.au No interest loans to people on low income for the purchase of furniture, white goods, electrical appliances, education expenses, medical and dental expenses, car repairs, tyres and registrations. UnitingCare Community Financial First Aid Hotline W W uccommunity.org.au Hot line operates for those who wish to discuss their financial options directly with a financial counsellor. Gambling support Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug education/ prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Gamblers Anonymous Gold Coast [email protected] W W gansw.org.au Self-help groups for compulsive gamblers. Recorded message advises various phone contact numbers for those seeking help. 24 hour hotline phone Gamblers Anonymous Hotline PO Box 3142 Newmarket [email protected] W W gansw.org.au 24 hour hotline. For men and women who wish to meet and talk with people with similar problems. Phone for a meeting closest to you. Primary purpose is to stop gambling and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. No membership fees. Gambling Help Line All areas Queensland W W gamblinghelponline.org.au Ring Gambling Help Line for free, confidential counselling 24 hours/7 days a week. Help also available online 24/7. Newlife Care Inc - Gambler & Family Care 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Offering youth and women s counselling, crisis management, family conflict and domestic violence counselling. Relationships Australia (Gambling Help) Level 2/13-5 Markeri St Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W raq.org.au Gambling help is available to everyone and is a free service. Sessions are available for partners, parents and friends. Genealogical societies Family history GC Family History Society Room 3 Bicentennial Building Nerang-Southport Rd Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastfhs.org.au To promote the study of genealogy, family history and allied subjects. Library facilities, research assistance. Open Tue and Wed from 9.30am pm, Thu 11am pm, Sat 10am pm. Beginners classes conducted. Tweed GC Family History and Heritage Assoc Inc 4 Minjungbal Dr Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W tweedgoldcoastfamilyhistory.org.au Family history group servicing southern Gold Coast and Tweed Shires. Many resources, including internet subscriptions, and experience to help research your family. Meet monthly with speakers, regular journal, newsletters, Family search microfilms. Government Electoral offices Australian Electoral Commission 1st Floor 3 Short St Southport [email protected] W W aec.gov.au One form only required to complete for State, Federal and Local Governments. Forms available at any post office to update your enrolment if you change your address or name. Check the website above for further information. Office open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Australian Electoral Commission Shop 2/3 Tweed City Arcade 69 Wharf St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W aec.gov.au One form only required to be completed for State, Federal and Local Government enrolments. Forms available at any post office to update your enrolment if you change your name or have a change of address. Check the above web for further information. Federal Parliament and Senate Members Federal Member for Fadden - Stuart Robert MP 1/110 Brisbane Rd Labrador [email protected] W W robert.com.au 63

66 LNP Member of Parliament sitting with the Liberal Party. Contact if you need help with federal issues e.g. immigration, Centrelink, Veterans Affairs, health, education, taxation, child support, family law or any other federal issues. Federal Member for McPherson - Karen Andrews MP The Point 47 Watts Dr Varsity Lakes 4227 PO Box 409, Varsity Lakes karenandrews@karenandrewsmp. com W W karenandrewsmp.com Liberal Federal Member for McPherson. For federal enquiries please phone above. Office hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Federal Member for Moncrieff - Steven Ciobo MP 67 Thomas Dr Chevron Island [email protected] W W stevenciobo.com Ring for information Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm business hours. Liberal member. Constituents enquiry form available on website. Government information Anti-Discrimination Commission Qld Level 17/53 Albert St City East [email protected] W W adcq.qld.gov.au Independent statutory authority established to receive and deal with complaints of people who have been unjustly dealt with and/or complaints of discrimination and to promote human rights in Queensland. Operates a telephone and enquiry service. Australian Human Rights Commission GPO Box 5218 Sydney [email protected] W W humanrights.gov.au The Australian Human Rights Commission administers the federal anti discrimination and human rights laws. Australian Passport Information 4 th Floor Commonwealth Centre 295 Ann St Brisbane [email protected] W W passports.gov.au Passports Australia issues new and replacement passports to Australian citizens, both in Australia and overseas. All applicants need to be interviewed at Australia Post where applications are lodged unless advised otherwise by the call centre. Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates Magistrates Court Hinze St Southport [email protected] WWqld.gov.au/bdm Birth/death/marriage certificates are processed at the Southport Magistrates Court and applications sent to Brisbane for Queensland residents. Other State applicants apply: Registrar of Birth/Deaths/Marriages in their appropriate State for certificate. Births Deaths & Marriages (Qld Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages) 110 George St, Brisbane GPO Box Brisbane City East [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Responsible for the registration in Queensland of: births, deaths, marriages, changes of name, adoptions. Other States apply to the State where born. Civil marriage ceremonies. Proof of identity required. Centrelink All areas of Gold Coast W W centrelink.gov.au Phone for family assistance, for disability, sickness, carers, for employment, for youth/student Services, for Abstudy, for language other than English. Change of Name (Qld Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages) GPO Box 188 Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au For change of name apply to Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages. Proof of identity required. This is for Queensland born people only. Other States apply to Public Trustee. Office open Mon-Fri 8.30am pm. Child Care Access Hotline Sydney W W mychild.gov.au Commonwealth Government provides help to families using many types of child care such as day care, before and after school care, occasional care, family day care, inhome care. Search website given for child care centres in your area. Child Safety Service Centre Mermaid Beach (Dept of Communities) Pacific Square GC Hwy Mermaid Beach a/h W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety Child Safety is dedicated to and protects children u18 who have been harmed and/ or are at risk of harm. Also investigates concerns and provides ongoing services to those whose parents cannot provide adequate care or protection for them. After hours phone Child Support Agency (Palm Beach Regional Centre) Centrelink Office 1085 GC H way Palm Beach W W communities.qld.gov.au/childsafety CSA encourages shared parental responsibilities and ensures Child Support is paid. Gives options for Child Support payments and connects you to support services to suit your needs. Web site has helpful free publications and resources for separated parents. Commonwealth Ombudsman Level 17/53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.gov.au Considers and investigates complaints from people about Queensland State Government departments and bodies and local councils. Complaints by phone, in person, in writing, fax or by on-line complaint form. For State Ombudsman phone Crime & Misconduct Commission GPO Box 3123 Brisbane [email protected] W W cmc.qld.gov.au Open Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm with a/h emergency service. Look after complaints against police, councils, public service etc. Operate to combat major crime, raise public sector integrity and protect witnesses. Offer services e.g. (research, advice and intelligence). 64

67 CRS Australia Bundall/Coolangatta W W crsaustralia.gov.au On job work training for people with disabilities. Return to work programs, injury prevention and training. Bundall office, Karp Ct. phone for the Coolangatta office, or for Griffith St phone or Fax Customs Information Centre (Australian Customs & Border Protection Services) Brisbane [email protected] W W customs.gov.au Federal Government statutory authority that enforces customs requirements. Gives information for travellers etc. and protects Australia s borders from the entry of illegal and harmful goods and unauthorized people. For cargo support phone Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Level 2, Campus Alpha, 2 Investigator Dr [email protected] W W communities.qld.gov.au Assist people who have an intellectual, neurological, psychiatric, sensory, cognitive or physical disability. Provides and funds specialist disability services to assist people with a disability and their families to access and support their need. Dept of Environment ( Resource Management (DERM) Level 1 AVC Building 14 Edgewater Ct Robina Town Centre W W derm.qld.gov.au Ring Mon-Fri from 8.30am pm for land valuations, title lodgment (Titles office phone ), change of title, title searches, aerial photos and valuations. Survey plans, administration of State land. Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W hpw.qld.gov.au/housing Welfare and public housing, senior units, bond loans, public rental applications. Wage earners may be eligible depending on age and income. Visit our website for online application or eligibility. Dept of Human Services 9-11 White St Nerang [email protected] W W humanservices.gov.au Dept of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Ground Floor 299 Adelaide St Brisbane W W immi.gov.au Visas, resident return tourist and student extensions, citizenship applications, arrange interviews, general immigration advice, business migration, skilled labour. Lodge applications online, by post or visit Brisbane office. For citizenship phone Dept of Veterans Affairs (VAN) Level 5/12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au Information and referral service to increase veterans and war widows use and knowledge of local health and community services as well as department s own services and pensions, benefits and concessions. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am pm. Disability and Community Care Services Qld Campus Alpha Level 2 Investigator Dr Robina [email protected] W W disability.qld.gov.au Government department responsible for meeting the needs of intellectually disabled people and their families. Resource and assessment services, community liaison and respite care. Website for all Queensland with application forms, information on funding etc. Family Law Courts Commonwealth Law Courts North Quay Brisbane [email protected] W W familycourt.gov.au Gives answers to common questions regarding divorce. Do it yourself kits and documentation on divorce can be obtained from the website. National Enquiry Centre is the entry point for all telephone and enquiries (not legal advice). Foster and Kinship Care Support Line (Dept of Communities) Queensland W W communities.qld.gov.au Provides foster and kinship carers with access to after-hours support Mon-Fri from 5pm pm and Sat and Sun from 7am pm. For Foster Carer Recruitment Hotline phone , Child Safety Office recruitment freecall phone Health Quality and Complaints Commission GPO Box 3089 Brisbane [email protected] W W hqcc.qld.gov.au Independent health watchdog and quality champion. Work with health care providers etc. to improve the safety and quality of health services in Queensland in private health services including hospitals, doctors, registered health professionals etc. Liquor Licensing Qld (Office of Liquor & Gaming) Ground Floor/7 Short St Southport [email protected] W W olgr.qld.gov.au Administration and policing of Liquor Act. Issue liquor permits for licensed premises and organisations for temporary permits. Have forms, fact sheets, application forms etc. Open 8.30am pm Mon-Fri except Tue 9.30am pm. NSW Maritime Authority Tweed Heads 20 River Tce Tweed Heads (triple zero) W W maritime.nsw.gov.au Recreational boating enquiries phone am pm/7 days. Payments, boating and weather phone /24 hours. Office open: Mon, Thu and Fri 8.30am pm. Office of Fair Trading 7 Short St Southport [email protected] W W fairtrading.qld.gov.au Investigates consumer complaints on unsatisfactory goods, services, 65

68 workmanship, business practices etc. Also responsible for liquor licensing, business registration, tourism and wine industry Development. For advice line phone am pm daily. Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) GPO Box 5218 Sydney [email protected] W W oaic.gov.au National privacy regulator. Provides information and advice about privacy and the law, handles complaints (health, credit and finance, direct marketing, law enforcement, education and child care etc.) and aims to protect privacy in Australia. Ombudsman (Commonwealth) Level 17/53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.gov.au Considers and investigates complaints from people about Queensland State Government departments and bodies and local councils. Complaints by phone, in person, in writing, fax or by on-line complaint form. For State Ombudsman phone Public Trustee of Queensland Trustee House 66 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W pt.qld.gov.au Offers free Will making service. Enduring Power of Attorney (cost applies), Fund management for people with a disability, Property management and free safe custody of documents. General enquiries phone Open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Qld Boating & Fisheries Patrol Seaworld Dr Main Beach WWdaff.qld.gov.au Enforcing body of boating and fisheries regulations. Advisory work to public and commercial re boating and fishing regulations. Office hours: Mon - Fri 9am pm. Qld Ombudsman GPO Box 3314 Brisbane 4001 or Level 17, 53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.qld.gov.au WWcomplaints.qld.gov.au The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman investigates complaints about Queensland government agencies, local councils and universities. Visit the website for more information. Qld State Government Enquiry Line All areas [email protected] W W qld.gov.au Telephone information link with Queensland Government Departments who will advise which department will be able to handle your query. Also online departments. Qld Transport Customer Service Enquiries Gold Coast Areas W W transport.qld.gov.au Vehicle/boat registration, licensing and traffic fines. Customer service centres: Beenleigh, Bundall, Burleigh Heads, Elanora and Southport. For driving tests and vehicle safety inspections phone Qld Transport Maritime Safety Sea World Dr Main Beach a/h [email protected] W W msq.qld.gov.au Commercial boat registration and licensing only. Private boat registration at Queensland Transport. For after hours emergency phone Maritime weather service SE Queensland phone Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm. Qld Transport School Transport Railway Pde Southport [email protected] W W transport.qld.gov.au Mon-Fri 8.30am pm. Safe school travel. Bus pass concession, conveyancing allowance. Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Suite 26/86 Robina Town Centre Dr [email protected] W W qbcc.qld.gov.au Customer service centre for advisory information and development services for home builders. Investigates complaints against constructions completed by registered builders. Issues owner/builders permits. Controller of registered builders in Queensland. SPER (State Penalty Enforcement Registry) GPO Box 1387 Brisbane [email protected] W W sper.qld.gov.au Check on over-due fines, phone credit card payments and setting up an instalment plan. Confirm your identity with full name, DOB, address, phone number and driver licence number. Open Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm. Payments can also be made at Qld Magistrates Courts. State Ombudsman GPO Box 3314 Brisbane 4001 Level 17, 53 Albert St Brisbane [email protected] W W ombudsman.qld.gov.au The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman investigates complaints about Queensland government agencies, local councils and universities. Visit the website for more information. Tourism Major Events - Small business and Commonwealth Games 80 Ann St Brisbane [email protected] W W business.qld.gov.au GOBiS & Smart Business Resource Centre can be accessed on phone Open Mon-Fri. Traffic Signal Faults Nerang W W transport.qld.gov.au Ring to report traffic signal faults 24 hours 7 days. Wills (Public Trustee of Queensland) Trustee House 66 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W pt.qld.gov.au Free Will making service, Enduring Power of Attorney (cost applies) and free safe custody of documents. Office open from Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Workcover Qld APVC Bldg 14 Edgewater Ct Robina

69 W W workcoverqld.com.au Local claims office for workers compensation. Contact for employers and employees information. Open Mon- Fri 8.30am pm. To lodge a claim: Phone above number (have your medical certificate ready), use our online services, fax or visit our office. Local Government City of Gold Coast 135 Bundall Rd Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Rates Enquiries phone Administration offices at Bundall and Nerang with branches at Southport, Coolangatta, Broadbeach, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads. For a/h services phone For SES phone City of Gold Coast Broadbeach Branch 61 Sunshine Blvd Mermaid Waters W W goldcoastcity.com.au Branch office open: Mon to Fri from 8.15am pm. Closed from 1pm - 2pm. City of Gold Coast Bundall 135 Bundall Rd Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastcity.com.au Administration centre. Rates enquiries phone Branch offices: Broadbeach/ Palm Beach/Burleigh Heads/Coolangatta/ Southport. A/h services phone Water/Waste Water phone SES phone City of Gold Coast Burleigh Heads Branch Park Ave Burleigh Heads W W goldcoastcity.com.au Branch office open Mon - Fri from 8.15am pm. City of Gold Coast Coolangatta Branch 3 rd Floor Showcase on the Beach Griffith St Coolangatta W W goldcoastcity.com.au Branch office open Mon - Fri from 8.15am pm. Closed 1pm - 2pm. City of Gold Coast Nerang 833 Southport-Nerang Rd Nerang W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Rates, water and wastewater enquires phone For a/h services phone SES phone Local Branch offices: Broadbeach/Palm Beach/Burleigh Heads/ Coolangatta/Southport. City of Gold Coast Palm Beach Branch 26/11th Ave Palm Beach W W goldcoastcity.com.au Branch office open Mon - Fri from 8.15am pm. Closed between 12 noon - 1pm. City of Gold Coast Southport Branch 47 Nerang St Southport W W goldcoastcity.com.au Branch office open Mon - Fri from 8.15am pm. Tweed Shire Council- Main Office Tumbulgum Rd Murwillumbah [email protected] W W tweed.nsw.gov.au Main office Murwillumbah phone (02) , Fax (02) , a/h phone Tweed Heads Branch Brett St, phone ( ). Parliament Members Queensland Albert - Mark Boothman (LNP) PO Box 1255 Beenleigh [email protected] WWmarkboothman.com Office of the State LNP member for Albert. Beaudesert - Jon Krause (LNP) Shop 16B Jimboomba Shopping Centre Beaudesert Rd Jimboomba [email protected] W W candoqld.com.au LNP member for Beaudesert. Ring for services. Broadwater - Verity Barton (LNP) PO Box 644, Labrador Imperial Pde Labrador (Cnr Government Rd and Imperial Pde) [email protected] WWlnp.org.au/lnp-team/verity-barton LNP member for Broadwater. New office premises at address above. Burleigh - Michael Hart (LNP) 2/1 Paradise Ave Miami [email protected] W W candoqld.com.au State LNP member for Burleigh. Coomera - Michael Crandon MP (LNP) PO Box 80, Oxenford 4210 Unit 20 Hope Island Central 340 Hope Island Rd Hope Island [email protected] W W crandon4coomera.com.au LNP member representing the Seat of Coomera on all State Government enquiries. Currumbin - Jann Stuckey MP (LNP) Suite 1 Samuel Plaza 1045 GC Hwy Palm Beach [email protected] W W jannstuckey.com.au Phone for information during office hours 9am - 5pm. Gaven Electorate Office - Dr Alex Douglas (LNP) Units 4 and 5/12 Ferry St Nerang [email protected] W W alex4gaven.com.au Liberal National Party Member. Services include: Letters of support for community groups, congratulatory birthday and anniversary messages, prompt action on issues with Government Ministers and assistance with applications for Justices of the Peace, etc. Mermaid Beach - Ray Stevens (LNP) PO Box 1056 Broadbeach Suite 44 Niecon Plaza 17 Victoria Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W mermaidray.com Ring for information needed. Mudgeeraba - Ros Bates MP (LNP) PO Box 897 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W rosbates.com 67

70 State Member for Mudgeeraba. LNP member. Southport - Rob Molhoek (LNP) Shop 2/24 Musgrave Ave Chirn Park [email protected] W W parliament.qld.gov.au/members Assistance with all State Government enquiries, JP (C Dec) available to witness signatures, funding information for commuinity groups, organise letters of congratulations from the Queen, Prime Minister, Premier, etc. Surfers Paradise - John-Paul Langbroek (Liberal) PO Box 80, Isle of Capri QLD 4217 Suite 1/Level 1 Capri on Via Roma Isle of Capri [email protected] W W jplangbroek.com.au Member of the Liberal National Party. Waterford - Michael Latter LNP 14/22 Loganlea Rd Waterford West [email protected] WW Ring for information. Political party branches Australian Labor Party - Broadwater PO Box 729 Paradise Point [email protected] W W alp.org.au Please ring for details of meetings. Australian Labor Party - Burleigh Branch PO Box 172 Miami [email protected] W W alp.org.au Meetings held on the 2 nd Mon of every month at 7.30pm at Burleigh Heads/ Mowbray Park SLSC. Australian Labor Party - Currumbin-Elanora (RHC) Branch Tallebudgera [email protected] W W alp.org.au Meet on the 1 st Mon of each month. Please contact for details of venue. Australian Labor Party - Nerang Branch Nerang [email protected] W W alp.org.au Meet at the RSL Nerang at 5.30pm on the 3 rd Sun of each month. Australian Labor Party - Southport Branch PO Box 1789 Southport peter [email protected] W W alp.org.au Meets monthly at Southport High School and other locations. Citizens Electoral Council of Australia (CEC) Po Box 1222 Beenleigh [email protected] W W cecaust.com.au A 25 year old federally-registered political party, providing information through the New Citizen newspaper publication. GC Greens (GCG) Branch Gold Coast E E goldcoast.greens.org.au Ring for details of meetings or visit website for further information. LNP - Currumbin Branch PO Box 484 Coolangatta j_stuckey@oz .com.au Ring for information on meetings. LNP (Liberal National Party) PO Box 940 Springhill [email protected] W W lnp.org.au Political Party and membership organisation representing the people of Queensland at 3 levels of government (Local, State and Federal). Premier: Campbell Newman. LNP State President: Bruce McIver. Phone to find an LNP branch near you or visit our website. One Nation State Office PO Box 1199 Beenleigh [email protected] W W onenation.com.au Please ring for information of meeting times, days and venue. Young LNP - Gold Coast Branch PO Box 8905 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W gcln.com A socially and politically engaged group for those years, who want to play a part in shaping Queensland s future. Policy development sessions and social functions held regularly, usually attended by local MP s. Ring for event/meeting details. Health and medical Alcohol/drug/tobacco addiction Al-Anon Family Groups & ALATN PO Box 971 Palm Beach W W al-anon.alateen.org/australia To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem. Confidential/anonymous. Alateen ages from 8-19 years. Phone first for meeting venues on the Gold Coast. Alateen meet only at Nerang. Alcohol and Drug Information Service 270 Roma St Brisbane [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/ated 7 day/24 hour telephone counselling, information and referral service for drug and alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous GC Central Service Office Community Centre Lawson St PO Box 2061 Southport [email protected] W W aa.org.au AA fellowship of men and women sharing their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Requirement is a desire to stop drinking. No dues or fees. Leave message if unattended. AMEND (Assisting Mothers End the Need for Drugs) 18a West St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W BetterRelationships.org.au Free home-based relapse prevention and management service for pregnant 68

71 and parenting women with substance use issues. Information on the effects of substance use during pregnancy and the impact on children. Coolangatta to Runaway Bay. ATODS North Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services) Gold Coast University Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd W W health.qld.gov.au/atod To assess and refer people in need. Counselling and support on drug problems. Parent/family education and support. Needle and syringe program. Consultation and support service for people with alcohol and drug related problems. ATODS South Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drug Services) 2019 GC Hwy Miami W W health.qld.gov.au/atod Confidential specialist alcohol and drug service assessment and referral, opioid dependency pharmaco therapy service, involving maintenance or detoxification treatment, relapse prevention intervention case management and counselling. Closed public holidays. Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy, that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug education/ prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Drug Arm Australasia Unit 30/3-15 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W drugarm.com.au Alcohol and other drug program, clinical and prevention. Schoolies week programs. Also offers case management, support, advocacy and referral for clients. It is free and is based on a 12 session brief intervention model. Empowering Families C/o Mirakai 191 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W gcdrugcouncil.org.au 10 week program at Mirakai to develop skills and strategies to cope more effectively with changing behaviours with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse and the changing behaviours with these conditions. Book for one-on-one appointment. GC Drug Council Inc - Mirikai 191 West Burleigh Rd West Burleigh [email protected] W W gcdrugcouncil.org.au Non-profit, non-government organisation offering support services to clients experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. Provide residential/supported housing services to clients years and out-client services. Specialist services for years. Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc 10 Garden St Southport [email protected] W W goldbridge.com.au Admittance to Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc. Help for alcoholism and drug addiction. Family support services. Open: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm. Narcotics Anonymous PO Box 1191 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W na.org.au A non-profit fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For anyone with a desire to stop using drugs. 12 step program. Recorded message gives suburbs, times and venues of daily meeting on the Gold Coast. Needle & Syringe Program (QUIHN) 12/99 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W quihn.org Health promotion, education and support around Hepatitis, HIV, sexual health, safer injecting, advocate for clients, assist with welfare, free vegetarian meals available. New Life Care Inc - 12 Step Recovery Program 16 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W newlife12steprecovery.org Free 12 Step Recovery Program on Tue at 10.30am at Arundel. Phone or Pastor Phil for further information. Palm Beach Currumbin Clinic 37 Bilinga St Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinclinic.com.au Detoxification, in-patient and day programs for addictions in a 104 bed voluntary admission private psychiatric hospital with introduction to the 12 step model. Also available treatment for mood and anxiety disorders. Positive Changes Counselling QUIHN 12/99 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads W W quihn.org Parent, child and family program, individual counselling - dual diagnosis, Treehouse Program, significant other support, 16 plus, parent (either custodial or not) with current or previous drug or alcohol use, significant other/carer of drug or alcohol user. Quitline [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au The Quitline telephone service advises on ways to stop smoking. Quit packs available on request. Available 24 hours/7 days. Can also text 13quit. Salvation Army GC Recovery Service Centre Turning Point Fairhaven 4 Scarborough St Southport W W salvationarmy.org.au Ring Admissions office for assessment. Drug and alcohol education and counselling rehabilitation. Includes a detoxification unit. Transformation Ministries PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W transformation.net.au Transformations is a medium term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation program for men and women between the age of 18 and 50 years. Tweed Valley Drug & Alcohol Service (NCAHS) Level Wharf St Tweed Heads W W ncahs.nsw.gov.au/drug-alcohol/ 69

72 Offer drug and alcohol counselling support and referral services to individuals 18 years plus or families. An aboriginal health officer is available. Merit Program is part of this service (Magistrates early referral). Interview rooms and large activity room. Blood donations Red Cross (Australian) Blood Donor Centre - Robina Robina Town Centre Dr Robina W W donateblood.com.au Whole blood, Plasma and Platelet collection. Appointment recommended. Drop-in donations. Corporate clubs and team donations. Collection days Mon - Sat. Ring for times. Red Cross (Australian) Blood Donor Service - Southport C/o GC Hospital Nerang St Southport W W donateblood.com.au To collect and maintain a supply of blood for the Gold Coast. Donations accepted from persons years. Special arrangement for blood donations twice weekly in the evenings. (Youth yrs can donate with parents consent). Childbirth mutual support groups SIDS and Kids Qld PO Box 241 Mt Gravatt [email protected] W W sidsandkids.org/offices/queensland Provide bereavement support to Queensland families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a baby during pregnancy, birth and infancy, regardless of cause. Also provide safe sleeping education programs. All services are free of charge. Community health centres Community Health Centre - Bundall Level Karp Ct Bundall W W health.qld.gov.au Health and welfare assessment. Wide range of services e.g. clinical nurse consultant, social workers, health aide, speech pathology, homecare co-ordinator, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and arthritis support. Community Health Centre - Helensvale 105 Lindfield Rd Helensvale 4212 Children Adults W W health.qld.gov.au Community health team provides assessment, education and treatment services e.g. social workers, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, child psychology and speech pathology, dietitian, podiatrist. Open Mon-Fri from 8am - 5pm. Community Health Centre - Tweed Heads Florence St Tweed Heads W W nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au Health, welfare, assessment and management by nurses, social workers, psychologists and therapists. Health education officer and Bugalwena Health Service for aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Allied Health. Dental clinics Emergency Dental Call Centre (Qld Oral Health) Gold Coast [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Priority based on emergency need only. For Qld residents only. Have ready Pension/ Health Card. Return phone call to patients deemed in urgent need on day of ringing call centre. Contact local dental clinic for other dental enquiries Mon-Fri up to 3pm. Qld Health Oral Health - Nerang Nerang [email protected]/oralhealth W W health.qld.gov.au/services/dental All appointments for all Queensland residents are made through the Call Centre on Residents must have Health Care card, Pension card or Queensland Seniors card ready when ringing for an appointment. Qld Health Oral Health - Palm Beach Palm Beach [email protected]/oralhealth W W health.qld.gov.au/services/dental All appointments for all Queensland residents are made through the Call Centre on Residents must have Health Care card, Pension card or Queensland Seniors card ready when ringing for an appointment. Qld Health Oral Health - Robina Robina [email protected]/oralhealth W W health.qld.gov.au/services/dental All appointments for all Queensland residents are made through the Call Centre on Residents must have Health Care card, Pension card or Queensland Seniors card ready when ringing for an appointment. Qld Health Oral Health - Runaway Bay Runaway Bay [email protected]/oralhealth W W health.qld.gov.au/services/dental All appointments for all Queensland residents are made through the Call Centre on Residents must have Health Care card, Pension card or Queensland Seniors card ready when ringing for an appointment. Qld Health Oral Health - Southport Southport [email protected]/oralhealth W W health.qld.gov.au/services/dental All appointments for all Queensland residents are made through the Call Centre on Residents must have Health Care card, Pension card or Queensland Seniors card ready when ringing for an appointment. Diabetic clinics Diabetes Resource Centre - GC Hospital Level 2 Pacific Private Hospital Southport Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am -4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency ring or attend Emergency at the Gold Coast hospital. Helpline phone A/h David Irvine Family planning FPQ (Family Planning Qld) Level 3/7 Short St Southport [email protected] W W fpq.com.au 70

73 Provides education and training to schools and the community on sexuality, relationships and reproductive health. Range of information on protective behaviours, keeping children safe, body changes and puberty, contraception, unplanned pregnancy options. GC Womens Health Clinic Giants Pharmacy Pacific Fair Broadbeach Providing all types of women s health services. Pap smears etc. and information on all types of contraceptive devices. All services are confidential. Direct billing for Health Care card holders and Pensioners only. Open: Mon - Fri. Appointment necessary. First aid First Aid Courses & CPR Update Gold Coast [email protected] W W accreditedtrainingcompany.com.au Royal Life Saving Society courses plus CPR and senior first aid courses conducted every week around the Gold Coast. St John Ambulance Southport Training Centre 8/45-49 Nind St Southport [email protected] W W stjohnqld.com.au First Aid training (on going). First Aid kits. Health services - general 13 HEALTH Qld Government Qld Health Brisbane W W health.qld.gov.au If it s not an emergency, but could be serious, 13 Health can point you in the right direction to help take the worry out of health concerns. Confidential and supportive advice on health from qualified health professionals 24 hrs/7 days a week. After Hours Medical Service Southport 125 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W afterhoursdoctor.com Provide after hours bulk-billed primary medical care and house call visits for all Medicare eligible patients. Open: Every night, weekends and public holidays. Ring for surgery times and/or to book a home visit. Surgeries also at Palm Beach and Tweed Heads. BreastScreen Queensland - Gold Coast Service 60 High St Southport [email protected] W W breastscreen.qld.gov.au Encourages all women aged years to attend for free breast cancer screening every 2 years. Women 40plus are eligible to attend. Permanent locations at Helensvale, West Burleigh and Southport. No doctor s referral required. After hours appointments. Clinic Tweed Valley Sexual Health Services Level Wharf St Tweed Heads W W healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au Confidential service available. Ring or fax for information of services. Environmental Health (GC Public Health Unit) Level 1/14 Edgewater Ct Robina [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Advises on food complaints, licencing of pest controllers, tobacco sales to minors, labelling of food products, sanitation and poisons. CDC, immunisations, contagious outbreaks. GC Hospital Carrara Health Centre 45 Chisholm Rd Carrara W W yourcare.com.au Patients admitted via Gold Coast University and Robina hospitals (from referral) who have been in hospital and need more time and care before returning home. Focus of care will be on recovery. GC Hospital Robina Campus Health Service District Palliative Care Service Robina Hospital 1 Bayberry Lane Robina [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Support people who are suffering from an illness which no cure can be anticipated. Education management. GC Public Health Unit Level 1/14 Edgewater Ct Robina [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Focus on protecting health, preventing disease and injury, promoting health and wellbeing. Qualified health advice at community s fingertips on 13HEALTH telephone line. GC Sexual Health Clinic Upstairs 2019 GC Hwy Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/sexualhealth/ Free confidential service. Medicare Card not required. Testing, treatment and information on contraception. Sexual health counselling, education and advice. Self referral. Appointment required. Open: 8.15am Mon - Fri (Tue/Wed/Thu only 7pm late closing). Medcall - Home Visit Doctor GC After Hours Service Gold Coast W W medcall.com.au Bulk-Bill by qualified doctors after hours (Mon - Fri 6pm - 8am, Weekends/Public holidays 24 hours) for house calls or home visits. Connects patients outside of regular clinic hours with doctors for free service for patients requiring medical attention. Medicare Australia Ashmore/Broadbeach/Elanora/Southport/ Tweed Heads GPO Box 9822 Brisbane [email protected] W W medicareaustralia.gov.au Australian Government Health Scheme Claims offices at (1) Ashmore City Shopping Centre (2) Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach (3) The Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora (4) Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Southport and Tweed Heads Shopping Centre. Medicines Line All areas W W nps.org.au Confidential phone service Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm for information on prescription and over-the-counter medications. Not for emergencies, medical advice or a 2 nd opinion. Poisons Information Line

74 To report a problem with medicines phone OZcare GC South Community Care PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Community Care packages. CACP, In- Home aged care packages, respite care, Veterans home care. Domestic nursing services including allied health services. Palliative Care Helpline 27 Cartwright St Windsor palliativecarehelpline.org.au W W palliativecarehelpline.org.au Queensland statewide telephone service providing information, emotional and counselling support to individuals affected by life-limiting or terminal illness. All services are free of charge. Office open: Mon - Fri from 9am - 5pm. Parkinsons Qld Inc (PQI) 2/25 Watland St Springwood [email protected] W W parkinsons-qld.org.au PQI conducts a support group at Cypress Gardens Retirement Community, Gooding Dr, Clear Island Waters. Meet on the 3 rd Wed of each month between 10am and 12 noon and is for those diagnosed with Parkinson s disease, their families and carers. Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc Suite Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W sccqld.com.au We provide community aged care packages, personal care and domestic assistance funded through the HACC program. Private services by arrangement Tweed Community & Allied Health Services Florence St Tweed Heads W W nrahs.nsw.gov.au Offers a wide range of health services including: physiotherapy, podiatry, diabetes education, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, community nursing, ACAT, aboriginal health, child and family health, oral health etc Hearing services Australian Hearing - Palm Beach 2/6 Sixth Ave Palm Beach W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For Robina Town Centre appointment phone Australian Hearing - Southport Suite 3 Central 3/9 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and Hearing Aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For Robina Town Centre appointment phone Australian Hearing - Tweed Heads Keith Compton Dr Tweed Heads W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Better Hearing Australia Gold Coast Inc Sight Loss Centre Cnr High and Smith Sts Southport [email protected] Weekly classes in Hearing Loss Management, offers assistance in managing a hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing impaired, family and friends. A not-for-profit, self-help organisation. Please contact for Tweed Heads. Hospice services Hopewell Hospice Services Inc 11 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W hopewell.org.au Provides home-style accommodation and 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally ill patients. Bereavement support. Phone Paradise Kids on for grief loss and illness support for families and children. Life Circle Home Hospice PO Box 440 Potts Point [email protected] W W lifecircle.org.au Free community program, with a Gold Coast service, that provides support to people caring for a terminally ill loved one at home. Provide carers with a volunteer community mentor, providing information, education and links to support services. Hospitals - private Allamanda Private Hospital 21 Spendelove St Southport W W healthscope.com.au 220 bed high quality hospital for surgical, medical, CCU and ICU patients. Radiology and specialists rooms. 24 hour/7 days care and Emergency centre. For 24 hour emergency phone Carrara Health Centre 45 Chisholm Rd Carrara Patients who need more time and care before returning home while seeking a permanent place in a nursing home. Admitted via referral from Gold Coast, Robina and other hospitals. Hopewell Hospice Services Inc 11 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W hopewell.org.au Provides home-style accommodation and 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Phone Paradise Kids on for grief loss and illness support for families and children. John Flynn GC Private Hospital 42 Inland Dr Tugun [email protected] W W johnflynnprivate.com.au 317 bed acute care hospital providing an extensive range of inpatient/outpatient and critical care services. Intensive care. 24 hour Accident/Emergency units phone Medical, surgical, maternity and diagnostic technology. Pacific Private Hospital Nerang St Southport

75 W W healthscopehospitals.com.au Day stay hospital with 5 operating theatres and overnight accommodation ward. Ward contact: phone Palm Beach Currumbin Clinic 37 Bilinga St Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinclinic.com.au 104 bed voluntary admission private psychiatric hospital offering in-patient and day patient programs for depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug dependence and other mental health issues. Pindara Private Hospital Ramsay Health Allchurch Ave Benowa W W pindaraprivate.com.au 260 licensed beds. Radiology, pathology, acute, surgical, obstetrics and general medicine, etc. Specialist consulting suites, lung function Laboratory and CAT scan. Day surgery. 24 hour Cardiac Centre and Emergency centre: phone Southport Surgicentre 34/36 Cougal St Southport Private Day Surgery for ultrasound, contraceptive advice, pregnancy tests etc. Spendelove Private Hospital 24 Spendelove Ave Southport [email protected] W W spendeloveprivatehospital.com.au Sub-acute private hospital with a wide range of specialist medical services. Nurses on-site 24 hours. Highly skilled staff of surgeons, physicians, occupational therapists etc. dedicated to giving patients the finest level of medical attention. Hospitals - public GC Hospital Robina 2 Bayberry Lane Robina W W goldcoasthealthcare.com General medical/surgical and Mental Health services. Rehabilitation, specialist outpatients, X-ray, renal dialysis, emergency, ICU and coronary care. GC University Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Emergency and 24 hour care for public and private patients. Patient enquiries phone Specialist Outpatient clinic phone The Tweed Hospital Powell St Tweed Heads WWnnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/ hospitals/the-tweed-hospital The Tweed Hospital provides a wide range of accessible healthcare services to the public. Tweed Hospital & Community Health Services (The) Cnr Florence/Powell Sts Tweed Heads W W ncahs.nsw.gov.au/services Public hospital with 24 hour emergency services. Services include: general surgery, CCU and ICU, orthopedics, obstetrics, oncology, palliative care etc. For emergency phone For community health phone Immunisation Immunisation (City of Gold Coast) 135 Bundall Rd Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/immunisation Day and night monthly clinics across the city offering free vaccinations listed on NIPSQ program through Qld Health. Contact: City of Gold Coast Environmental Health Services for Clinic timetables, locations and vaccinations available or visit the City website. In-home nursing care Blue Care (Blue Nursing) Southport/ Surfers Paradise Centre 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Blue Care Lower South Coast/Tweed Centre 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home based and clinic facility. Nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a week from 7.30am. After hours services may be negotiated as required. OZcare Home Nursing PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Palliative care to enable the dying to face death with minimum discomfort or loss of dignity. Family support cared for at home. Provide general home care services for HACC eligible clients to assist them with respite care. RSL HomeCare Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au RSL Care a not-for-profit organisation providing quality lifestyle and care options to ex-servicemen/women, their dependants and other members of the community. Services include community nursing, social support, domestic assistance. Tall Trees Community Care Suite 2.2/328 Scottsdale Dr Robina W W talltrees.net.au Care, Support and Independence. Provides care and support that allows you, no matter your age, health or disability, to reach your full potential whilst still living at home. Tailored to meet individual needs. Available 1hr - 24/7 days, 365 days a year. Medical aids Continence Aids Payment Scheme All areas W W health.gov.au Medicare help available to meet costs for persons on a disability support pension or mobility allowance with permanent continence condition for bowel and bladder care items. Children from 5 years to adults. LifeTec Qld (Towards easier Living) PO Box 3241 Newmarket [email protected] W W lifetec.org.au Provider of information and specialist advice on an extensive range of assistive technology and equipment that can help 73

76 individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent. Provide people with practical solutions to everyday life activities. Red Cross (Australian) - Mobility Equipment Service Southport Branch 10 Lawson St Southport W W redcross.org.au Mobility Equipment hire. Wheelchairs, 4 wheel walkers, crutches, over toilet chairs etc. Facilities for delivery and pickup. Fully trained staff and parking in Lawson St. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am pm, Sat 9am pm. First Aid Courses. Red Cross (Australian) - Nerang Branch Ferry St Nerang [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Mobility equipment hire service. Red Cross (Australian) - Palm Beach/ Currumbin Branch 11th Ave Palm Beach W W redcross.org.au Mobility Equipment hire. Medical support groups Arachnoiditis Sufferers Qld Support 127 Mallawa Dr Palm Beach [email protected] Support for sufferers of pain caused by damage to the nerve endings as a result of injecting dye into the spine (chemically induced Myodil - x-ray dyes). Please contact Peter Groves (consultant/ coordinator) for support and information. Asthma Foundation Qld PO Box 394 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W asthmafoundation.org.au Asthma education and support for parents of children with asthma or adult sufferers. Literature and tapes available. Workshops for adults and parents. Australian Lung Foundation (The) PO Box 1949 Milton [email protected] W W lungfoundation.com.au Services/information available to help you live well with your lung condition. Gives details of lung support groups. Rehabilitation programs with exercises helpful for some people with COPD and which also assist in reducing the impact of Lung Disease. Autism Gold Coast Inc PO Box 2272 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W autismgoldcoast.com.au Support and information available over telephone, lending library, newsletters, family events. Support meetings 1 st Wed 10am and 3 rd Wed 7pm at Nerang Neighbourhood Ctr: 29 Martin St (cnr Lavelle St). Breast Cancer - Cancer Support Sisters Short St Southport WWbreastcancersupportsisters.wordpress. com Meetings held on 1 st Thu of each month 10am - 12 noon at Cancer Council Qld office, Short St, Southport. Guest speakers at the meetings. Cancer Council Queensland 1 Short St Southport [email protected] W W cancerqld.org.au Phone Cancer Helpline for information, education, practical assistance and emotional support for cancer patients family and friends. Free bus transport to Brisbane for patients during treatment with Bookings essential phone Cancer Council Queensland Helpline PO Box 201, Springhill Qld Gregory Tce Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W qldcancer.com.au Provides support, information about cancer and referral to community services Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm. Cancer Council information address: [email protected]. Canteen PO Box 2103 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W canteen.org.au Australian organisation for young people years Living with Cancer. Peer support for patients, siblings and children of cancer patients. Cardiac Rehabilitation GC C/o Cardiology Dept GC Hospital Southport W W gpgc.com.au A no cost 6 week program that meets twice weekly on Tue and Thu at the Robina Health Precinct, 2 Campus Crescent Robina giving information and conducts exercise program. They can provide information on transport to the centre. Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assoc 3/6 Gordon St Labrador [email protected] Offer support for sufferers, family and carers of Charcot-Marie-Tooth. An inherited nerve damaging disease causing muscle wasting and weakness. Meet every 6 weeks at the Southport Workers Club, Southport. Phone Judy to confirm meeting dates and times. Children with Cancer - Paradise Kids PO Box 1290, Runaway Bay 4216 The Hopewell Centre 11 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W paradisekids.org.au Support and counselling programs for children with cancer. Grief and support groups. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Fibromyalgia Gold Coast Support group meet on the 2 nd Wed from of the month from 10.45am from February to November at the Nerang RSL. Coeliac Queensland 91B Wilston Rd/PO Box 3455 Newmarket [email protected] WWqld.coeliac.org.au A not-for-profit organisation to assist and support people diagnosed as requiring a gluten-free diet for life. Diabetes Australia - Queensland 29 Finchley St Milton [email protected] W W diabetesqld.org.au 74

77 Supports people with (or at risk) of diabetes, by delivering products and services through the National Diabetes Services Scheme. It also provides education services and support through expos, seminars and workshops delivered within the community. Eczema Assoc of Australasia Inc PO Box 1784 DC Cleveland W W eczema.org.au Sufferers or those interested in eczema are welcome to phone. Free information packs available. Members receive a quarterly newsletter, in-depth information sheets on a wide range of eczema topics, free product samples as well as numerous other benefits. Fibromyalgia Support Group (ME) (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Gold Coast Support group meet at 10.45am on the 2 nd Wed of the month from February to November at the Nerang RSL. GC Blind & Visually Impaired Assoc Inc PO Box 6503 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Providing social interaction, help with aids, outings and holidays for blind and partially sighted citizens. No age limit. GC Ostomy Assoc PO Box 703 Labrador [email protected] Assistance and support to pre and postoperative persons. Counselling, provision of appliances. Open Tue and Thu 9am pm. GC Post Polio Network Gold Coast [email protected] Support group that provides information, support, and the opportunity to share experiences with others experiencing the late effects of polio, including Post Polio Syndrome. Meet 2 nd Mon of the month at various venues. Contact above. GC Stroke Support Group 9 Charlton St Southport [email protected] W W strokeqld.org.au Provides support for people in the community who have survived stroke. Meet 1 st Wed each month (except Jan) 11am - Undercroft of St. Peters Anglican Church Southport. Family members, carers and interested members of the public are welcome at meetings. Heart Foundation of Australia 557 Gregory Tce Fortitude Valley W W heartfoundation.org.au Dedicated to reducing the dreadful effects of people living with or dying from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Ring for information to create public awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke and to promote preventing measures. Hepatitis Queensland Suite 2/12 Cordelia St South Brisbane [email protected] W W hepqld.asn.au Hepatitis Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-government, community organisation. We provide free and confidential telephone information support counselling with a registered psychologist, education, training and resources. Kidney Health Australia GPO Box 9993 Brisbane [email protected] W W kidney.org.au A not-for-profit organisation whose focus is to improve kidney health outcomes. Evidence-based awareness and education programs and promotion of organ donation. For Kidney Information Service (KHIS) phone Kidney Support Network - Gold Coast Branch 8/19 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W ksn.org.au Support services to patients and their families who are suffering the affects of chronic kidney disease. Services: information, referral, transport, social outings, phone a friend, awareness raising, community education, volunteering opportunities etc. Laryngectomy Support Group Allied Health Ground Floor Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport [email protected] W W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au A group for laryngectomees and their family/ carers, run by the Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service Speech Pathology Service. Meets on the 1 st Fri of every 2 nd month at the Qld Cancer Council building corner of Marine Pde and Short St, Southport Leukaemia Foundation of Qld - GC Branch PO Box 7999 GCMC [email protected] W W leukaemiafoundation.com To help leukaemia patients and their families and to raise funds for research and patient support services. Office: Suite 4/36 Harvest Ct, Southport. Open: Mon - Fri from 9am - 3pm. Lymphoma Australia PO Box 676 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W lymphoma.org.au Bi-monthly meetings. Ring for information. ME Support Group (Fibromyalgia) (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Gold Coast Support group meets at 10.45am on the 2 nd Wed of the month from February to November at the Nerang RSL. Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) PO Box 177 Toowong BC [email protected] W W melanomapatients.org Aims to provide information, inspiration and hope to patients and their carers and in doing so, improve the quality and longevity of their lives. Community Hub: Cancer Council office, Short St Southport 10am 2 nd Wed of each month. Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland PO Box 1039 Inala East [email protected] W W mndaq.org.au 75

78 Specialist information, support, advocacy, advice and equipment to people affected by MND, their families and carers. MS Queensland Information Line W W msqld.org Multiple Sclerosis referrals, assessments, information, counselling and rehabilitation. Gold Coast support groups meet at Nerang Library 3 rd Tues monthly. Social outings and occasional guest speaker for education. MS Support Groups Nerang [email protected] Meet at the Nerang Library on 3 rd Tue of each month from 11.15am pm. National Continence Help Line Gold Coast [email protected] W W continence.org.au Help Line is staffed by experienced continence nurse advisers, who provide information, education and advice to callers Mon - Fri from 8am - 8pm EST. Overeaters Anonymous - Coolangatta Coolangatta E E overeatersanonymous.org.au A non-profit, 12 step fellowship to help men and women who suffer from eating problems. A recovery program of overeating which covers anorexia, bulimia and binging. Meet each Fri 10.30am (DST) in Alan Milard room at Tweed Heads Hospital. Overeaters Anonymous - Palm Beach PB Neighbourhood Centre Third Ave Palm Beach A non-profit, 12 step fellowship to help men and women who suffer from eating problems. A recovery program of overeating which covers anorexia, bulimia and bingeing. Meet at 5.15pm Fridays at Palm Beach. OZcare Continence Advisory Unit GC PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Continence advisor offers advice and assistance to people of all ages. Also bed wetting program for children. Parkinson s Society Gold Coast Inc (Broadbeach Group) 9 Lautoka Ct Clear Island Waters [email protected] Support group meeting at Broadbeach on the first Tue of each month at Bavia House, Kalimna Ct, Broadbeach from 11am - 1pm, luncheon included. Guest Speakers. Equipment for those in need supplied free of charge. Positive Directions Anglicare SQ 18a West St Burleigh Heads W W positivedirections.org.au Anglicare program is committed to working along side people living with HIV/ AIDS and to provide quality information, care, coordination and referral services for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Queensland. Vision is to enhance quality of life. Qld Assoc for Healthy Communities (QAHC) - GC PO Box 1372 Eagle Farm BC [email protected] W W qahc.org.au To enable lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender Queenslanders to increase control over and improve their health, as a resource for social, economic and personal development and quality of life. Respiratory Services GC University Hospital Hollows Way Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Covering asthmatics, lung disease, cystic fibrosis. Educates in respiratory. Visits schools, retirement villages and nursing homes. Covers Gold Coast Health Services from the Tweed to Beenleigh. Speech Pathology Outpatient Adult Fluency Service Robina Hospital, 2 Bayberry Lane Robina [email protected] W W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au Provided by the Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service Speech Pathology Service and based in Robina Hospital, this speech pathology outpatient service is for adults (18 years and over) with chronic or acquired stuttering. Please phone for further info. United Brain Tumour Support Group PO Box 705 Tugun [email protected] W W braintumourhelp.com.au Brain tumour support group meet at Tugun Surf Life Saving Club on the 3 rd Wed of every month at 10.30am. Optical services Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) 41 Southgate Ave Cannon Hill [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/mass SSS provides basic prescription spectacles to eligible Queensland residents. A person must hold in their own name a current concession card for six months prior to application. See website for a list of participating Optometrists. Pregnancy related services Children by Choice Assoc Inc PO Box 2005 Windsor [email protected] W W childrenbychoice.org.au Children by Choice offers free prochoice, all options pregnancy counselling, information and referrals Queenslandwide, for women experiencing unplanned pregnancy, from 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri. We offer telephone and face to face counselling at our premises. Friends of the Birth Centre - FBC Gold Coast Branch [email protected] W W fbc.org.au Mums meet monthly to share stories, friendship and healthy morning tea (please bring a plate) at the Southport Library at 9.30am. Website has dates for morning teas and meetings for GC Branch of Homebirth Qld (previously Home Midwifery Assoc - HMA) PO Box 655 Spring Hill [email protected] W W homebirth.org.au Meets 2 nd Mon of every month at playgroup/function room, St Margaret s Anglican Church, 167 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd. Nerang 9.30am pm. Meetings 76

79 offer birthing information and support, opportunity to speak to midwives and parents re birthing options. Options Clinic Tweed Heads Medical Centre 127 Wharf St Tweed Heads W W optionsclinic.com.au Family planning service. Male/female contraception. Pregnancy testing and counselling. Termination of pregnancy (abortion). Telephone for advice or appointment. Office open: 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri. Operate: Wed and Fri only. Pregnancy & Family Support Assoc MacDonald House Shop 8/3 Park Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] Assistance available for families with children. Counselling and support for women with suspected/confirmed unplanned pregnancy. One-to-one counselling for clients suffering postnatal depression. Emergency relief: Mon/Wed by appointment. FOC baby goods. Self-help groups Anxiety and Depression Support Group Unit 30 Southport Trade Centre Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au A comfortable environment for people living with anxiety and depression, and seeking to improve life. Provide self-help support, education and point people in directions that will help. Meet at the above address on the 1 st Thu of each mth 5.30pm pm. Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) Gold Coast [email protected] W W codependentsanonymous.org.au Self-help, 12 Step meetings support those wishing to recover from co-dependent patterns in relationships (boundaries, low self-esteem, control issues etc). Palm Beach and Nerang included in National network of groups. Attendance by donation. Adults welcome. Prostate Cancer Support Network Broadbeach/Burleigh Waters/Tweed City [email protected] Prostate Cancer support groups provide information, education from health professionals and support for men and their partners, carers and family affected by prostate cancer. Please ring for meeting times and locations. Vision impaired Able Australia VIP Transport 13 Sykes Court Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au Purpose built centre for the blind and vision impaired featuring all aspects of support for blindness and low vision. Computer help with advice on programs etc on Tue for anyone interested who is vision impaired. VIP Centre open: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm. Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) Ross House Level 3/ Flinders Lane Melbourne [email protected] W W bca.org.au Advocacy and information service in relation to blindness and vision impaired. Open 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri with answering machine at all other times. Short Street Day Surgery 2 Short St Southport W W ramsayhealth.com Private day surgery for medical and surgical eye problems for the vision impaired. Vision Australia Information Line All areas [email protected] W W visionaustralia.org Telephone information and referral service on vision impairment, blindness and related issues. Available to anyone with a query. Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm (answering machine other times). Vision Centre Day Surgery Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W eyesight.net.au Private day surgery for medical and surgical eye problems. Weight control Burleigh Heads Branch - Currumbin Calorie Counters RSL Hall 6th Ave Burleigh Heads Our low cost, not-for-profit weight loss club meets on Mon at 1pm. For more information please see main club entry under Currumbin Calorie Counters. Please ring Jenny on the number above, or just come along. Currumbin Calorie Counters VMR Building (next to Gecko House) Duringan St Currumbin Our low cost not-for-profit weight loss club meets on Mon at 9am or 6pm at Currumbin or 10am at Burleigh. No set diet or exercise plans. You do it your way with our support, encouragement, shared ideas and info, scales and friendship. Weight Reduction Club of Eagleby Eagleby Community Centre Cowper Ave Eagleby W W wrcq.com.au Weight loss and weight control. Meet Mon at am at the Eagleby Community Centre. Historical Historical societies and museums Albert Battery PO Box 448 Nerang [email protected] Military Heritage Preservation group main aims: 1) Support City of Gold Coast, community and RSL to plan and conduct annual ceremonial activities. 2) Preserve and restore Military Heritage items associated with SE Qld. 3) Support the aims and objectives of the GCADF. Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Assoc of Australia 4 Barklya Place Palm Beach Commemorative, historical society composed mainly of ex-service people, families and survivors of the Coral Sea Battle. Meeting at Ipswich. 77

80 GC and Hinterland Historical Society Inc (Museum) 8 Elliott St Surfers Paradise [email protected] Open: 1 st Sun of every month between 10am - 4pm or for school and community groups by appointment. Call President, John Burns or or look us up on Facebook. Kirra Hill Heritage Group 1 Garrick St Coolangatta Kirra Hill Heritage Group research and display Coolangatta history. The Historical Display Room is at the heritage listed original Coolangatta State School site on Kirra Hill. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm and weekend by arrangement. School groups welcome. Mudgeeraba Troop - 14th Light Horse Regiment Inc Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabalighthorse.wix.com/australia We are a historical re-enactment unit. We aim to keep the history of our forefathers alive. We attend numerous services and ceremonies e.g. ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day, and school parades. We also participate in tent pegging competitions. Surf World Gold Coast Inc Level 1/35 Tomewin St Currumbin [email protected] W W surfworldgoldcoast.com Located above Honey World, Surf World Museum is a museum dedicated to surfing and beach culture and is open daily from 10am - 5pm. It has a large collection of surfboards and photography. Group and school visits can be arranged. Tweed Heads Historical Society Inc Tweed River Regional Museum 230 Kennedy Dr Tweed Heads West [email protected] W W tweedhistory.org.au To promote and collate regional and Australian history. Situated at Tweed Heads site of Tweed River Regional Museum. Visiting groups and schools welcome. Bookings 2 weeks in advance required. Open Tue and Fri 11am - 4pm DST and Sun 1pm - 4pm DST. Hobbies and crafts Art/craft/sewing groups Art and Craft PO Box 5384 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Join with us in meeting new friends and learning creative card making, scrapbooking, painting and many more activities. Classes every Mon from 9.30am -12 noon at Surfers Paradise Anglican Church hall, Isle of Capri. Australian Sewing Guild Southport and Burleigh [email protected] W W aussew.org.au Meets at Worongary on 2 nd Thurs each month at 10am. Also meets at Southport 2 nd Sat and 4 th Tues of each month at 10am. Ring or check website for details of venues. Creative Connections 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected]. org.au W W newlifeuniting.com Learn a new skill, brush up on an old one. Warm atmosphere to meet and make new friends every Wed 9.30am am during school terms. Embroiderers Guild Queensland Inc (Southport Branch) PO Box 396 Southport To promote embroidery as an art form. Some classes and workshops. Meet at Dr. John Corbett House, Owen Park, Southport. Children s classes held in school holidays. Ring for information on exhibition date. GC Craft Queens 57a Billington St Labrador [email protected] Social craft group: 3 meetings Thursdays 9am - 11am at Labrador, Fridays Upper Coomera and 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Sat of the month at Nerang. No cost, bring a project or something you d like to learn. Child friendly groups. Phone Vicki for more info. GC Embroiderers Inc PO Box 2524 Burleigh BC [email protected] Meet each Mon at Share n Care Centre, 10th Ave, Palm Beach from 12 noon - 3pm and each Wed at Mermaid Beach Community Centre, 2439 GC Highway from 12.30pm pm. All welcome. GC Lace Makers Southport [email protected] Promoting all forms of handmade lace, in particular bobbin lace. Meets 4 th Sat of each month 9.30am pm at Community Room at Southport Library. GC Quilters Guild Inc Burleigh Community Centre [email protected] W W gcqg.info To promote, foster, develop and educate in the areas of patchwork, applique, quilting and associated crafts. Meet on the 4 th Wed of each month at Burleigh Community Centre, Christine Ave 9.30am pm. To encourage a high standard of design and technique. Hilltop Quilters (Over 50) Nerang Senior Citizens Inc Hall Cnr Mylor and Ferry Sts Nerang [email protected] Learn to quilt, learn new block, make quilts for charities. Morning tea provided, bring your own lunch. Prepare to have fun every Thursday 9am - 2pm. Hall phone: Nerang Needleworkers (Over 50) Nerang Senior Citizens Inc Hall Cnr Mylor and Ferry Sts Nerang Learn all areas of Needlework, second Tuesday each month and the following fortnight 9am - 1pm. Morning tea provided. Hall phone: Palm Beach Creative Stitchers Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach [email protected] Not for profit group promoting the art of embroidery, crochet, knitting and other crafts using needle and thread. 78

81 Sacred Heart Parish Craft Group 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters W W surfersparadiseparish.com.au Meet every Wed at 9am next to the church for a sharing of our talents, a cuppa and a chat where fun and fellowship have priority. All welcome to join one of our groups: knitting, sewing, card marking, quilting, tapestry, toy making, beading. Scarlet Thread Emporium 42 Currumbin Creek Rd Currumbin [email protected] WWscarletthread.net Christian community centre offering workshops, Op shop and cafe. Place to relax and interact with people of all ages and get involved in one of the classes. Unique and interesting place to meet up with friends. Smocking Guild of Qld (Gold Coast Chapter) Box 4176 Ashmore Plaza [email protected] W W smockingqueensland.com Meets the 1 st Tue of each month (except January) from 9.30am at Embroiderer s Cottage, Dr John Corbett House Owen Park, Southport. All welcome to share ideas and give advice. Extensive borrowing library for members. We are also on Facebook. Unwind on the Hill Craft Group (Over 50) Nerang Senior Citizens Hall 31 Mylor St Nerang [email protected] Learn all forms of crafts. Crochet, knitting, box-making, card making, fabric dyeing, looming, drawing etc. 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Saturdays of the month, 9am - 2pm. Morning tea provided. Hall ph: Cake decorators associations Qld Cake Decorators Assoc Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W sugarartcreations.com.au Open to persons interested in sugarcraft and general cake decorating. Demonstrations, guest speakers, exhibits. Meet at the CWA Hall, Ventura Ave, Mermaid Beach on the 2 nd Mon every month at 7pm, workshop on the 4 th Mon at 9.30am. Lapidary clubs GC Lapidary Club Inc PO Box 12 Nobby Beach [email protected] W W goldcoastlapidaryclub.com.au To promote the knowledge and practice the art of lapidary Mon - Fri. Cutting and polishing stones, carving, faceting and making jewellery. Collecting minerals and fossils. Field trips. Meets: 3 rd Tue of each month at 7.30pm. at 80 Pacific Ave, Miami. Model and hobby clubs GC Model Flying Club Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd Numinbah Valley [email protected] W W gcmfc.com.au Well-established family friendly club for all aspects of Radio-controlled model aircraft. Flying field located in Numinbah Valley and has excellent facilities. Club s facilities are available all year round 7 days a week. Caters for all types of flying. GC Model Railway Workshop Inc 18 Kendor St, Arundel (Sat only) [email protected] W W gcmrw-inc.com.au Running days Fri: HO, Sat: N, HO, O and G Scales. Layouts consist of HO/00, N, G and ON30. Meet on the 4 th Sat of the month. Clinics held prior to meeting. New members always welcome. A small handson layout available for visitors to drive a shunting train. Miniature Train Club GC Inc Oasis Mall Unit 211 Broadbeach [email protected] W W mtcgc.org.au Small group of dedicated modellers providing display layouts to the public at the Oasis Mall. Operate G gauge, HO and an N gauge carnival layouts. Open 2 weekends per month and school holidays. Qld Radio Control Helicopter Assoc Inc Gold Coast [email protected] W W qrcha.com Friendly, not-for-profit club with a number of registered fields including Mt Tamborine, Gold Coast. We provide help and advice to all wanting to learn to fly R/C helicopters in a safe, insured, club situation, and we have fun. Potters and sculptors GC Potters Assoc Inc PO Box 9146 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastpotters.com Meet at The Potters Place, Cnr Ashmore Rd/Carrara St, Benowa (phone ) and Mudgeeraba Craft Park, Mudgeeraba Rd, (opposite Milky Way), Mudgeeraba. For Northern contact phone Di on and for Southern contact phone Joan on Sculptors Society Gold Coast Inc Benowa and Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au New members welcome. Regular exhibitions, workshops, classes and tuition. Gallery - Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Cnr Ashmore Rd and Cararra St, Benowa. Also Workshops, tuition etc at Mudgeeraba Art and Craft Historic Village, Mudgeeraba Rd. (opposite Milky Way). Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc PO Box 613 Banora Point a/h Groups of pottery, art, spinning, weaving and embroidery. Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon. Open week-ends and demonstrations twice yearly. Located at Pioneer Pde, Banora Point. Recreational and educational groups GC Video Camera Club P O Box [email protected] W W gcvcc.com Meetings are held every 2 nd and 4 th Wed of the month, 7.15pm start, at the Mudgeeraba Primary School, Old Coach Road, Mudgeeraba. Through sharing videos on club nights we gain encouragement and experience about video editing. 79

82 Spinners/weavers/knitters Coastal Machine Knitters Franklin Craft Centre Mudgeeraba For people to learn or further their skills on all makes of knitting machines in a happy relaxed, friendly group. Meetings held February to November - usually 2 nd Mon of the month - and visitors interested in attending will be warmly welcomed. GC & Hinterland Spinners & Weavers Group Inc PO Box 1111 Mudgeeraba [email protected] Coaching, demonstrations, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting and wool dyeing. Meetings: From 9am - 1pm on 2 nd and 4 th Sat every month and every Wed from 9am at club rooms Mudgeeraba Heritage Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Road. For Club phone GC Machine Knitters Club (GCMKC) West Burleigh [email protected] W W qcmka.com To assist people learn about machines, sharing ideas and hints. Also knit for needy causes. Meet on the 1 st Tue of the month (February-November) at the Girl Guides Hall, Tabilban St, West Burleigh at 9am - 12 noon. Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc PO Box 613 Banora Point a/h Groups of art, pottery, spinning, weaving and embroidery. Open week-ends and demonstrations twice yearly. Located at Pioneer Pde, Banora Point. Woodturning groups Carpenters Workshop (Elanora Uniting Church) 17 Applecross Way Elanora [email protected] W W elanorauniting.com.au Classes for woodwork are held on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and wood turning lessons are held on Wednesday and Friday mornings and Friday afternoon. GC & District Woodturning Assoc Inc Franklin Centre 238 Mudgeeraba Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gcwoodturners.com.au To develop and encourage skills in woodturning. Club Lathe available. All facilities at the club to develop your skills. Meet on Mon and Wed evenings. Men s Shed Labrador Inc The Community Hub 57 Billington St Labrador [email protected] W W mensshedlabrador.org.au Our activities are wood and metal working and yarning, telling jokes and lies at smoko. Open every morning except Sun. Activities before 9am. Also work on projects on order. Woodwork and Craft Club Inc C/o St Augustine s Primary School Galleon Way Currumbin Waters [email protected] For persons interested in learning (hands on) or helping others to learn the art and craft of working with timber etc, plus teaching of non-academic school children. Open: 7.30am - 1pm 5 days a week. Hospitals public Hospitals - public GC University Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Emergency and 24 hour care for public and private patients. Patient enquiries phone Specialist Outpatient clinic phone Law and justice Advice and assistance Court Support Group Southport Magistrates Court Hinze St Southport 4215 For any person having to appear in Southport Court. A friendly volunteer from the group will accompany the person and explain the court procedure. If volunteer assistance is required report to the Magistrates Court on date of hearing from 8.15am. Relationships Australia (Victims Counselling Support Service) Southport/Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W raq.org.au VCSS provides free counselling and support to people affected by crime directly or indirectly. 24 hour referral service. Assist with understanding the court process but do not provide court support. Offices: Southport and Mermaid Beach. St Vincent de Paul Migration Advice Service PO Box 128 Burleigh Heads Wvinnies.org.au/migration-advice-service-qld W A free visa advice service is available to those who cannot afford the services of a Migration Agent/Lawyer. Advice is provided by qualified Migration Agents who volunteer their services. Phone Mon - Fri (except public holidays) for an appointment. 6pm -9pm. Victim Assist Queensland GPO Box 149 Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Information on funding for support services and referral to support services. Focuses on assisting in the recovery of victims of crime who have been injured as a result of an act of violence. Victims Link-up phone and web services. Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Regional Crime Prevention 68 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise W W police.qld.gov.au/join/vip Contact Regional coordinator of SE Region to obtain further information on this work. Provide support to and assisting Victims of Crime. Offer referrals and liaise with community groups. Conduct home security assessments and engrave property. Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) PO Box 293 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about Social Security and Disability Discrimination Law. We may 80

83 also provide legal representation. All initial contact is via the telephone. Court houses Magistrates Court - Coolangatta Cnr Musgrave/McLean Sts Coolangatta [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Small Claims. Duty solicitor available Tue am only for first time Court appearance. Justices of Peace available Tue 9am - 12 noon. Agency for Births, Deaths and Marriages. Open: Mon - Fri from 9am pm. Magistrates Court - Southport Cnr Davenport and Hinze Sts Southport [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Duty solicitor available to 10am for free legal advice for 1 st time court appearance when charged on criminal matters. Body Corporate disputes, Small Claims. JP s available. Exams, registration for people wanting to be a JP. Births, Deaths and Marriages. Magistrates Court - Tweed Heads Recreation St Tweed Heads [email protected] Free legal advice for court related matters. Agent for Public Trustee. Civil Claims for an amount not exceeding $60,000 covering disputes in NSW only. Births/Deaths/ Marriage certificates NSW residents only. Open: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Justices of the peace Find a JP after Hours Website W W justice.qld.gov.au Dept of Justice and Attorney-General website search gives information to search for an after/hours JP, and Commissioners for Declarations contact by suburb. GC Justices Assoc PO Box 3311 Robina 4230 [email protected] W W goldcoastjustices.org J.P. services for the community at various shopping centres in the Gold Coast. Justices of the Peace (JP) Level Melbourne St South Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au List residential phone numbers by name and suburb. Volunteer JP s operate at shopping centres and Magistrates Courts in Southport/Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. Can witness documents, affidavits, statutory declarations etc. Search web by location. Qld Justices Assoc (GC & Pacific Pines Branches) Gold Coast [email protected] W W qja.com.au Provide signing service for Gold Coast people at shopping centres: Australia Fair, Elanora, Runaway Bay and Upper Coomera. Check website for signing days at the Shopping Centres. Branch meets at Southport Yacht Club monthly. Training courses conducted. Legal services Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd Suite 8 Level 1/19 Short St Southport [email protected] W W atsils.org.au Community-based organisation established to provide professional and culturally proficient legal service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Contact for: criminal, family and civil law representation. Family Law Courts Commonwealth Law Courts North Quay Brisbane [email protected] W W familycourt.gov.au Gives answers to common questions regarding divorce. Do it yourself kits and documentation on divorce can be obtained from the website. National Enquiry Centre gives access to various support agencies not legal advice. GC Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St (Cnr Bay and Rawlins Sts) Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Free, confidential, legal advice: Phone Southport office 8.30am - 4pm Mon-Fri for appointment at Southport and Outreach Clinics: Ashmore Family Centre, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Nerang, Palm Beach, Oxenford and Varsity Lakes. Legal Aid Qld 1 st Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. Open 9am - 5pm. Legal Services Commission Level 25/307 Queen St Brisbane [email protected] W W lsc.qld.gov.au Purpose is to protect the rights of legal consumers and promote high standards of conduct in the delivery of legal services. Deal with complaints about lawyers, commence investigations when we suspect lawyers have acted improperly. Office of the Adult Guardian PO Box George St Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au/guardian Protects the rights and interests of adults with impaired capacity and investigates claims of exploitation, abuse or neglect. Is the process of making decisions for an adult on personal or health matters in regard to financial, physical abuse, etc. Public Trustee of Queensland Trustee House 66 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W pt.qld.gov.au Offers free Will making service, Enduring Power of Attorney (cost applies), Fund management for people with a disability, property management and free safe custody of documents. General enquiries phone Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Qld Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Magistrates Court Hinze St Southport [email protected] 81

84 W W qcat.qld.gov.au Negotiate/settle claims up to $25,000 in minor civil disputes between consumers and traders (debt/tenancy/property damage). Seek legal advice before filing claim due to different types of claims handled by the Tribunal. Visit website for forms and fees. Right to Information and Information Privacy (Freedom of Information) GPO Box 806 Brisbane [email protected] W W rti.qld.gov.au Gives people a right to access documents held by agencies e.g. government depts, statutory authorities, public hospitals, Councils, Queensland Rail etc. and official documents of Ministers (subject to certain exemptions and exclusions). Qld Gov phone line Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) PO Box 292 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about Social Security and Disability Discrimination Law. We may also provide legal representation. All initial contact is via the telephone. Women s Legal Service Client Advice Line 387 Ipswich Rd Annerly [email protected] W W wlsq.org.au Legal information, advice and referral. Daytime interviews by appointment only. Evening drop-in sessions Mon and Wed 6-8pm. We can assist in the areas of law, domestic violence protection, divorce and separation, family law matters, child protection/support Mediation Dispute Resolution Centre Level 1/363 George St Brisbane W W justice.qld.gov.au Free, confidential trained mediators are available to help resolve disputes on harassment, workplace, separating couples, neighbourhood disputes etc. Open Mon - Fri from 9am - 4pm. Also a training centre for those wanting to become mediators. Neighbourhood watch/police liaison Neighbourhood Watch Gold Coast District Office Broadbeach [email protected] District Coordinator and Help Team. Neighbourhood Watch District Help Committee has been established to assist all current NHW groups on the Gold Coast, as well as establish new groups where possible. Neighbourhood Watch Broadbeach 20 Broadbeach W W nnhwbroadbeach20.org.au This NHW group covers Mermaid Waters district Bermuda St at Q Shopping Centre to Sunshine Blvd between Hooker Blvd and Markeri St Area surrounds Merrimac State High where AGM is held in Nov each year. Helping to make a safer community. Neighbourhood Watch Broadbeach 24 (Robina) Broadbeach [email protected] This Neighbourhood Watch group is situated in Robina, with boundaries along Bermuda St, North of Cottesloe and Ron Penhalligan Way. Robina Waters Lakes form part of this area. Neighbourhood Watch Group 3 Runaway Bay PO Box 512 Biggera Waters 4216 [email protected] Covering Runaway Bay Islands, Morala Ave, Oxley Dr, Lae Dr and Limetree Pde. Meets 1 st Tue in March, June, September and December at Ray White Offices in Oxley Dr at 7.30pm. Neighbourhood Watch Group 9 Coombabah 50 Burrendong Rd Coombabah [email protected] Our main aim is to remind our members to be vigilant in looking after their well-being and their personal property as well as their neighbours. Neighbourhood Watch Palm Beach 7 (Elanora) 241 Nineteenth Ave Elanora [email protected] Join us to improve community safety and reduce crime in the Elanora area. Palm Beach 7 Neighbourhood Watch meets: at 7pm on 1 st Wed of every 2 nd month (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct and Dec) in the library of Elanora High School. Everyone is welcome. Police Broadbeach Police Station Cnr Phillip Ave and Surf Pde Broadbeach W W police.qld.gov.au Police Beat Shop Front, Pacific Fair, 2 Hooker Blvd phone Burleigh Heads CIB 4 Matilda St Burleigh Heads Policelink W W police.qld.gov.au CIB only. By appointment only. Ring for information. CPU (Child Protection Investigation Unit located at Surfers Paradise). Coolangatta Police Station 143 McLean St (Cnr Musgrave St) Coolangatta W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Coomera Police Station 11 De Barnett St Coomera W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Crime Stoppers All areas W W crimestoppers.com.au To report information anonymously, on any crime Dial In case of emergencies please dial triple zero (000). Mudgeeraba Police Station 18 Railway St Mudgeeraba W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Nerang Police Station 32 Cotton St Nerang W W police.qld.gov.au 82

85 Ring for information. For Police Youth Club, Cayuga St, Nerang phone or pcycnerang.com.au Palm Beach Police Station 1042 GC Hwy Palm Beach W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Robina Police Station 291 Scottsdale Dr Robina W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Runaway Bay Police Station Morala Ave Cnr Lae Dr Runaway Bay W W police.qld.gov.au Ring for information. Southport Police Station 96 Scarborough St Southport W W police.qld.gov.au Watch house Police Beat at Australia Fair phone Surfers Paradise District Police Headquarters 68 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise W W policeqld.gov.au Ring for information. Counter operates 24 hours. Surfers Paradise Police Station 23 Orchid Ave Surfers Paradise W W police.qld.gov.au For Gold Coast CIB phone , JAB (Juvenile Aid Bureau) phone , CPIU phone , Police Beat at Paradise Centre Surfers phone and for the Water Police phone Crime Stoppers phone Tamborine North Police Station 50 Main St North Tamborine W W policeqld.gov.au Ring for information. Traffic Branch Gold Coast 11 De Barnett St Coomera W W policeqld.gov.au Ring for information. We are also on Facebook: Gold-Coast-Traffic-Branch Water Police (Southport) Seaworld Dr Main Beach Ring for information. Police beats Arundel Neighbourhood Police Beat 295 Napper Rd Arundel W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Australia Fair - Southport Police Beat Shopfront Shop 1017 Australia Fair Shopping Centre Southport W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Biggera Waters Neighbourhood Police Beat 59 Ocean St Runaway Bay W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Broadbeach Police Beat Shopfront Shop 326 Hooker Blvd Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Broadbeach W W police.qld.gov.au Open daily 9am - 5pm and 9am - 10pm Thurs. It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Broadwater Neighbourhood Police Beat 25 Akoonah St Santa Barbara W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended to contact your Police station prior to attending. Elanora Neighbourhood Police Beat 194 K P McGrath Dr Elanora W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Jacobs Well Neighbourhood Police Beat 34 Helmore St Jacobs Well W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended to contact your Police station prior to attending. Pacific Pines Neighbourhood Police Beat 33 Sheffield Ct Pacific Pines W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended to contact your Police station prior to attending. Robina Police Beat Shopfront Tenancy 1013 The Promenade Robina Town Centre W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Surfers Paradise Police Beat Shopfront Shop 191/192A Paradise Centre Surfers Paradise W W police.qld.gov.au It is recommended that you contact your Police station prior to attending. Probation and parole Probation & Parole Service Burleigh Heads 4 th Floor McDonald House Cnr Park Ave/ Connor St Burleigh Heads W W correctiveservices.qld.gov.au Deal with probation and community service for adult offenders 17 years plus. Case management plan for each offender. Supervision of offenders and rehabilitation programs to help some Queenslanders get their lives back on track. Probation & Parole Service Southport 4/83 Scarborough St Southport W W correctiveservices.qld.gov.au Guidance and counselling for adults on probation/parole. Deal with Community Service orders. Supervision of offenders and rehabilitation programs to help some Queenslanders get their lives back on track. Case management plan for each offender. Mental health services Accommodation services Tekapo Accommodation Support Service (MIFQ) 83

86 PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters W W mifq.org.au Provides short-to-medium-term accommodation for individuals 18 years plus, diagnosed with a mental illness, who require individualised support and accommodation where they can continue on their recovery journey, work towards independent living and achieve goals. Advice and assessment Ashmore Community Mental Health Service Suite 10 Ashmore Commercial Centre 207 Currumburra Rd Ashmore W W health.qld.gov.au 24 hour switchboard contact for GC Mental Health service. Provides mental health information, advice, intake, assessment and specialist short term psychiatric care in the community. For people at risk of, or who present with acute mental health issues. Mental Health Service Centre - Tweed Heads Powell St Tweed Heads W W ncahs.nsw.gov.au Admissions 24 hours per day seven days per week. Referrals only through Hospital Emergency Departments. 25 gazetted beds including five bed high dependency unit. Contact Mental Health Line for advice. Palm Beach Currumbin Clinic 37 Bilinga St Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinclinic.com.au 104 bed voluntary admission. Private psychiatric hospital offering in-patient and day programs for depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and drug dependence. Also for other mental health issues. Resource centres and education programs Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching & Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug Education/ Prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Federation Hub House (MIFQ) Owen Park 10 Mick Vievers Way Southport [email protected] W W mifq.org.au An information and resource centre run to assist members of our community living with a mental illness. Main objective is to empower individuals to reclaim their independence by developing skills and confidence in an environment of their choice. Mental Health Assoc Qld 473 Annerley Rd Annerley Qld [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Mental health information and referral service. Work skilling and job experience programs. Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar and OCD support groups. Accredited mental health training workshops. MIFQ Gold Coast PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters 4216 MIFQ Gold Coast office [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Not-for-profit specialist mental health organisation that provides services and support for individuals living with serious mental illness, their carers and families. Programs include one-on-one support, accommodation support, educational resources etc. On Track Community Programs Inc 141 Minjungbal Dr Tweed Heads South 2486 Central office [email protected] W W ontrack.ngo.com.au We have four main services: mental health, disability services, housing support and supported employment. A reference from Mental Health Service is needed before contacting us. Ozcare Mental Health Recovery Program PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au The program supports consumers with a mental illness to live independently, being safe, positive, active and happy contributors in their community. This is a non-clinical service Personal Helpers & Mentors Service (PHaMs) PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Non-clinical support service aims to assist individuals 16 years plus whose lives are severely impacted by mental illness. Recovery and strengths-based orientation PHaMs program is designed to assist participants to determine the barriers in their lives. Psych-ed Wellbeing & Mental Health Education For All PO Box 936 Palm Beach [email protected] W W psych-ed.com.au Support groups and presentations on depression (see Mental Health Assoc). Courses on mental health first aid, suicide interventions and stress reduction and mindfulness. Support groups and services Bipolar Affective Disorder Support Group Unit 30 Southport Trade Centre 3-15 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Provide support for people suffering from Bipolar Affective Disorder. New members welcome, no referral necessary. Relatives and carers welcome as a support until members are comfortable in the group. 2 nd Mon each month 5.30pm pm FSG Australia Envision Mental Health Programs 16 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au 84

87 Provides support for individuals and families affected by mental illness, psychiatric disability or dual psychiatric and intellectual or other disability. A nongovernment, not-for-profit organisation covering the Gold Coast area. Resident Support Program. GC Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group Unit 30 Southport Trade Centre Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Aimed at assisting and supporting people that suffer from Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD), their families and friends. Meet on the 2 nd Tue of each month from 6.30pm pm at above address. Free. Harmony Support Service (MIFQ) PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters [email protected] W W mifa.org.au/mifq Self-directed one-on-one community support service for individuals 18plus with a mental illness. Focus of this nonclinical support program is to provide a high quality service within a recovery framework that facilitates the development of independence. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Group Unit 30 Southport Trade Centre 3-15 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Provides a friendly environment to discuss coping mechanisms that are available for people with PTSD. For more information call Multicultural groups and services Advice/education/interpreter services Dept of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Ground Floor 299 Adelaide St Brisbane W W immi.gov.au Visas, resident return, tourist/student extensions, citizenship applications, interviews arranged, business migration advice. Lodge applications online, by post or visit Brisbane office. Translating/ Interpreting phone For Citizenship phone GC Institute of TAFE Adult Migrant English Program Southport/Coolangatta TAFE centres W W gcit.edu.au Adult education classes for migrants in language, literacy and numeracy. Enrolments: phone phone Southport Campus on or for Coolangatta Campus phone Migrant Centre Organisation Inc (The) Shop 22 TAFE Bldg 91 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W migrantcentre.org Skills and qualification recognition (SQR Application Procedures). Legal referral, qualified migration and visa advice. Mediation and conflict resolution. Translation and interpreting, counselling, applications, forms, correspondence. Family and consumer issues. Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast Inc 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides services to meet the needs of the culturally and linguistically diverse communities including referral, advocacy and advice. Focus on assisting elderly maintain independence whilst remaining at home with dignity. Bilingual care workers provided. Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS) National All areas W W immi.gov.au People who face communication problems can ring above for an interpreter over the telephone. Available 24 hrs/7 days a week. People who do not speak English can also complete an online form for an on-site interpreter to attend an appointment. Cultural groups and services CALD Communities Action Group GC 2/4 Davebill Ct Labrador [email protected] Objectives to assist CALD Communities on the Gold Coast in their diverse needs and requirements, referral to relevant service providers, bring issues to relevant local, State or Federal Government as required. Promote arts and culture. Korean Society Gold Coast PO Box 7968 Bundall [email protected] Promote friendship, harmony and support for GC residents and visitors of Korean cultural backgrounds. Provide assistance for the education and activities of Korean culture and the assimilation and cohesion in Australian society. HAAC Services Diversicare 44 Davenport St Southport [email protected] W W diversicare.com.au HAAC services are for frail aged, those with a disability or carers. We respond to requests in a range of languages on how to get culturally appropriate services, provide friendly, caring advisor to help and listen to issues and to link you to a service. Social clubs/groups African Communities Assoc Inc GC PO Box 3548 Australia Fair Southport 4215 [email protected] W W africancommunities.com.au Share African traditions and heritage through performance, education and training programs and festivals. Promote African communities and culture to the wider community and assist with problems associated with social isolation. Work with youth. Australian American Assoc GC Division (AAAGCD) PO Box 504 Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W aaagcd.com 85

88 To develop and maintain friendship and mutual understanding between the people of Australia and U.S.A. Australian Baltic Friendship Society 22 Bombala St Broadbeach Waters W W mccgc.com.au/communities Non-profit support organisation for Baltic people and friends both locally and in the Baltic countries. Meets the 1 st Thu of each month at 1pm at the Broadbeach Library. Australian Egyptian Assoc [email protected] Ring for information. Sometimes meet in parks or homes. Australian Slovak Assoc of Qld Inc PO Box 2304 Southport Ring for details of meetings and check our website for further information. Bosnia - Herzegovina Assoc Inc GC 65 Ocean St Runaway Bay Incorporated since 2001 Bosnia - Herzegovina aims to encourage, promote and support people of Bosnia and Herzegovina background to participate in, contribute to and enjoy the opportunities of the Gold Coast community. Croatian Pensioners of Gold Coast Ring for information or support. Croatian Sports Centre Gold Coast Inc Lot 5 Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Carrara 4211 PO Box 1183 Southport [email protected] W W gccroatianclub.com.au Central hub for all things Croatian on the Gold Coast! Traditional folklore dancing classes, pensioner s society, soccer club and restaurant - open to the public. Book your next wedding, birthday or function with us, today! Dante Alighieri Society - GC PO Box 6862 GCMC Bundall Fairway Dr, Merrimac [email protected] W W dantegoldcoast.com Non-profit world-wide organisation. Promotes Italian language and culture. Social activities. Club rooms and library at the rear of Italo-Australian Club. Filipino-Australian Community GC Inc PO Box 510 Southport Help assimilate Filipinos into the community, also social friendship. Promotes Filipino heritage, culture, traditions and values. Ring for venue and time for meetings on first Sun of the month. French Benevolent Society of Qld Inc PO Box [email protected] Ring for information of meetings. GC Bocce Club (Lipa) Inc PO Box 7649 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Ring for information of meetings. Play every Sun at Ashmore, next to the Bowling Club, Currumburra Road, Ashmore. GC Chinese Club Inc PO Box 218 Surfers Paradise To promote Chinese culture and provide social activities for Chinese and all nationalities. GC Dutch Community Assoc Inc Burleigh Heads [email protected] Meet at Burleigh/Miami Senior Citizens club, 5 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads the 3 rd Thu of the month from 9am - 12 noon. GC Indian Cultural Assoc 157/125 Santa Cruz Blvd Clear Island Waters [email protected] Ring for information. GC Lithuanian Community 27 Midnight Ct Runaway Bay Gold Coast Lithuanian community meets the last Sun of the month for lunch at 12 noon at various venues. Ring for further information on events. GC Papua New Guinea Club Inc PO Box 7964 GCMC [email protected] W W pngaa.net/gcpng Social club for ex-residents and persons interested in Papua New Guinea enabling them to keep in touch with one another. GC Stocks Sport Club Pine Lane Elanora [email protected] W W goldcoaststockssportclub.com Sporting and social club providing social interaction and cultural activities. German Club Gold Coast 1 Jondique Ave/Gooding Dr Carrara [email protected] W W germanclub.com.au Open: Every Fri and Sat from 5.30pm and Sun from 11am - 4pm. Fri and Sat: kitchen open from 5.30pm pm, Sun: 11am - 2pm. Licensed restaurant, dance music with live band. Change band every week. Greek Orthodox Community of St Anna - Gold Coast PO Box 5074 GCMC [email protected] W W gocstanna.org Social club for Greeks and their friends. Meets at Greek Community Centre, Crombie Ave, Bundall on Tue at 10.30am. International Indonesian Group - GC Australia PO Box 2957 Southport BC [email protected] Offers information on Indonesian culture, welcome international communities. Introducing Indonesian culture in the community of the Gold Coast and South- East Queensland. Islamic Society of GC Inc (ISGC) 144 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W goldcoastislam.com.au Strive for unity of all Muslims and better understanding between different ethnic communities. Weekly prayer meeting 12.50pm pm Fri. Prayers and educational activities each day. Community get together every Fri at 7pm. Islamic education and sport. Italo-Australian Club GC 18 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] 86

89 W W italoaustralianclub.com.au For Australian and Italian community. Open Tue-Sun. Privately run soccer fields sponsored by the GC Italo-Australian Club. Bistro and restaurant (lunch and dinner), poker/gaming room, bar and lounge area, bocce. Various function rooms for hire. Japanese Society of GC Inc PO Box 5093 GCMC [email protected] W W jsgc.org.au Information/support to local Japanese community to avoid social isolation. Encourage mutual understanding between mainstream and Japanese community. Supplementary school Sat 8.50am pm. Prep-Junior High: All Saints, Merrimac. Office Tue/Thu 9am - 1pm. Maltese Australian Family & Friends Social Group 3 Rawlinna Dr Mermaid Waters [email protected] Meet the last Sun of the month at Cascade Gardens (end of the river) around 10am. For all age groups. Outings, bus trips, BBQ s. Social get-togethers at different venues. Maltese Australian GC Assoc Inc PO Box 3635 Australia Fair Scarborought St Southport [email protected] For all Maltese people and friends. Bus trips. Monthly picnics on 1 st Sun of the month at Cascade Gardens approximately 10am - 4pm. Also Dinner dances, BBQ s etc. National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Inc (GC Section) PO Box 6619 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W ncjwa.org.au Charity based organisation activities include education, community services and support. Persian Cultural Group PO Box 388 Robina [email protected] This is an emerging community group which mainly, but is not limited to, celebrate Persian New Year (Noe-Rouz) annually on the Gold Coast. The actual date for the event is 21st March every year and the celebration will be held around that date. Romani United Congress Australia 17 Wilkinson Cres Currumbin Waters To communicate with other Romani members also contact Vaseak Lolo Serbian-Australian Pensioners Assoc Inc PO Box 347 Biggera Waters Ring for information on meetings held frequently at the Church hall at 114/118 Allied Dr, Arundel. Spanish Carers &Family Support Group Rainbow PO Box 1438 Broadbeach Provides support and information on health and welfare issues. Meet every Fri from 10am - 12 noon at Southport Community Centre, Southport. Please contact before attending. Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Qld GC Inc PO Box 5517 GCMC Bundall Friendship and social functions. Fundraising for worthy causes. Yorkshire/British Club 46 Anchorage Way Runaway Bay [email protected] To develop friendship and ties between people born in Yorkshire or of Yorkshire descent. Support services and counselling Immigrant Womens Support Service PO Box 5490 West End [email protected] WWjustice.qld.gov.au Crisis and support service for women and children from non-english speaking backgrounds who are, or have been, in violent domestic situations and/or have experienced rape and/or sexual assault. Give assistance to live in safety and security. Migrant Centre Organisation Inc (The) Shop 22 TAFE Bldg 91 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W migrantcentre.org Migrant assistance: Settlement grant program, job search training, resume writing, employment assistance, job applications, training programs, vocational guidance, referrals, Settlement Grant Program Multicultural Families Organisation Inc 47 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] Promote services, advocacy and counselling to migrant women and their families including refugees, humanitarian entrants, new arrivals and long term residents. MSN meetings 2 nd Tue of the month. Mum s group meet at Billington St, 2 nd and 4 th Thu of month. Recreation and social Astrology GC Astrological Society (GCAS) Community Centre Lawson St Southport Discussion group for people interested in various types of astrology. Meet on the 1 st Wed of each month at 7pm at the Community Hall, upstairs Room 4, Lawson St, Southport. Astronomy Currumbin Star Club Currumbin [email protected] W W csc.org.au New club to bring together people who are interested in Astronomy and Science in general. Goal is to meet monthly in Currumbin Valley for star gazing with and without telescopes. Plan to meet on a regular basis for shop-talk about astronomy and science. Southern Astronomical Society Inc Qld Ormeau Progressive Hall McCredice Rd Ormeau [email protected] W W sas.org.au Promote amateur astronomy. Actively encourages observational astronomy, astrophotography, telescope and observatory construction. Many members specialise. Meet monthly (visit website 87

90 or ring Joe for days/times) at Livingstone Christian College, Ormeau. Automobile clubs Austin Healey Club of Qld GC Register Fay Bryant W W austinhealeyqld.com.au Social club for those interested in Austin Healeys, including Sprites. Rallies and club runs and monthly dinner meetings at Italo/ Australian club, Hooker Boulevard on 2 nd Tue of the month at 6pm. Meeting from 7.30pm. Automobile Restorers Assoc GC Inc PO Box 6867 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W autorestorers.com.au For those veteran, vintage and classic car enthusiasts who like an informal club and get to use their cars. Old-car ownership desirable but not essential. Two runs per month plus display days. Meet 7pm last Mon of month at PCYC, Cayuga St, Nerang. BMW Club GC Inc PO Box 8050 GCMC Bundall 9726 [email protected] W W bmwclubgoldcoast.com To bring together BMW owners for discussions, social events etc. Meet 1 st Wed of month 7.30pm (except Jan) at Bruce Lynton BMW, Nerang St, Southport. GC Antique Auto Club Inc (GCAAC) PO Box 228 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gcaac.com.au Fosters an interest in restoring veteran, vintage and classic cars. Club runs, rallies, tours and other events. Meets 2 nd Mon of each month (except Jan) 7.30pm in clubrooms: Heritage Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba (opposite Milky Way). GC MG Car Club Inc PO Box 1018 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastmgcarclub.com.au Social and competitive club for MG drivers and owners. Club runs operate at least twice monthly. Regular events of a social nature throughout the year. GC-Tweed Chrysler Club PO Box 30 Coolangatta E E [email protected] Monthly meetings 7pm 1 st Wed of the month at Burleigh Town Tavern. Car runs on the last Sun of each month. Shows last Sunday of the month. Jaguar Drivers Club of Qld (GC Register) PO Box 7636 Gold Coast W W jag.qld.org.au Monthly social events. Jaguar lovers and partners welcome. Meet at 7.30pm on the last Mon of each month at Sunshine Jaguar Showroom, Nerang St, Southport. Kustoms of Australia Assoc Inc Clubrooms Franklin Park Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W kustomsofaustralia.com Classic/custom car club who meet on the 1 st Mon of the month at 7.30pm at the clubrooms in Franklin Park, Mudgeeraba. Original Gold Coast Swap Mudgeeraba Showgrounds [email protected] W W gcaac.com.au A haven for Veteran, Vintage and Classic Car enthusiasts at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds for their yearly swap. Next swap on 14 July Cars, car parts, memorabilia, antiques, collectables etc. for sale. Beautifully restored cars on display. Board game clubs Chess & Social Scrabble - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach E E sharencare.com.au Social chess and social scrabble for men and women players. New players welcome. Social Scrabble: Fri from 12.30pm pm and Happy Group board games 9am - 12 noon (except Christmas Day and Good Friday), at the Share n Care Centre, Palm Beach. Gardiner Chess Centre 8/55 Railway St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W gardinerchess.com Provides on-going chess to schools and organises inter-school chess competitions. School coaching. After-school chess will be held at Mudgeeraba Foundation Hall on Tue 4.30pm pm. School holiday chess camps held every school holidays. Southport RSL Scrabble Club Scarborough St Southport [email protected] Meet on Wed from 1pm onwards at the Southport RSL in Scarborough St. Book clubs Caffeine & Chapters Social Book Club PO Box 1130 Nerang [email protected] W W caffeineandchapters.blogspot.com Do you love nothing better than a cup of coffee and a good book? Join us at our favourite Cafe and exchange your love of reading with like-minded friends. Meet 4 th Thu each month 5.30pm - 7pm, along with various social events scheduled throughout the year. GC Book Lovers Ceramic House Bischoff Park Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastbooklovers.com Are books your passion? Share your devotion with us. New members welcome. One book chosen to read each month. Meet 2 nd Mon of each month (ex Public Holidays) 6.30pm pm at Ceramic House, Bischoff Park (next to 54 Nerang St shops), Nerang. Bushwalking clubs GC Bushwalkers Club Inc PO Box 59 Miami [email protected] W W goldcoastbushwalkers.org.au Suited to a wide range of ages from 18 and over with a range of activities: On/off track bushwalks, weekend camps, canoe and kayak trips and day long bike tours. Meet 1 st Tue each month at Ted Shepherd 88

91 Pavilion, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Some social events also. Camera/photography groups GC Photographic Society PO Box 2363 Southport BC W W gcps.org.au To encourage and enhance the enjoyment of photography through education - practical plus tutorial, competition - local, state national. Workshops, exhibitions and generally sharing knowledge. Meet up to 4 times a month. Check our website for more detail. Visions - Photography, Video and Technology 4 Cardinal Ct Mudgeeraba [email protected] Photo sharing via . Learn how to use photo and video editing programs and keep up-to-date with using ipads and Android tablets with others. Meet every 3 rd Sat of the month from 9.30am pm. Card clubs Card Players Mermaid Beach/Palm Beach/ Surfers Paradise Players need to know how to play SOLO. Play at: Mermaid Beach Bowls Club on Wed from 1pm - 4pm, Palm Beach Share n Care Centre on Fri from 1pm - 4pm and Surfers Paradise RSL on from Tue 10.30am - 3pm. All age groups. Visitors welcome. Crazy Whist Club - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Games played at the Share n Care Centre, 10th Ave, Palm Beach. Crazy Whist Club meets on Wed from 9am - 12 noon. Euchre Club Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club C/o Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club [email protected] Euchre played at the Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club on Tue nights commencing at 6.15pm sharp. New players welcome. Euchre Club Southport RSL C/o RSL Scarborough St Southport [email protected] Euchre is played at the Southport RSL Club, Scarborough St, Southport on Mon commencing at 6.15pm. New players welcome. GC Bridge Club 2883 GC Hwy Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W goldcoastbridgeclub.com Promotion of duplicate bridge teaching and playing at the club house. Bridge sessions daily from Mon - Sat inclusive and on Mon and Thu evening. Helensvale & Southport Bridge Club Helensvale/Southport [email protected] W W qldbridge.com Meets at Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Dr on Mon at 11.30am and Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson St on Wed at 11.30am. Duplicate Bridge is played at both of these community centres. Solo Card Club - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Games held at the Share n Care Centre l0th Ave Palm Beach. Meet on Fri from 1pm - 4pm. Please call the centre or see the website for more information. South Tweed Sports - Euchre 500 Club 4 Minjungbal Dr Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W southtweedsports.com.au Non-profit club with small cost to players. Play euchre every Mon night at 7pm and play 500 on Wed afternoons at 1.30pm. We have good prize money for winners and a very friendly card club. Southport RSL 500 Club C/o RSL Scarborough St Southport Play 500 at Southport RSL every Thu evening at 6.15pm. Surfers Paradise Bridge Club Inc 1 Carrara St Benowa [email protected] W W surfbdge.com Provides and supplies social and competition bridge. Beginners classes and supervised play. Ring or above for information on the international tournament held in February at the Convention Centre. Tweed Bridge Club 31 Recreation St Recreation Park Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tweed.bridgeaustralia.org Social and competition bridge at club rooms. Lessons for beginners. Play Mon - Sat at various times. Twin Towns Euchre & 500 Club C/o Twin Towns Juniors Cnr Leisure Dr and Fraser Dr Banora Point Play 500 on Tue at 7pm and Euchre on Thu at 7pm at Twin Towns Juniors, Cnr Leisure Dr and Fraser Dr, Banora Point. Computer clubs/lessons GC Macintosh User Group Tallai [email protected] W W goldcoastmacusers.org.au Correspond by . Instruct people in use of Macintosh computers. Meets 7.30pm 1 st Mon of each month (except January) at All Saints Anglican School. Group is a mixture of computer professionals, business owners, educators, students and seniors. GC Seniors on the Net Inc 3/47 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W seniorsonthenet.org.au Computer club for seniors aged 50 or over, who are interested in learning about computers and how to use them and associated equipment for computing, communications and entertainment. Open Mon - Thur 9am - 4pm. Retired OnLine Inc PO Box 850 Elanora [email protected] 89

92 W W retiredonline.com.au Assist people aged 40 and over with computer use to increase their confidence and competency. Totally volunteer run. Members meet 1 st Mon each month at Uniting Church Robina and 3 rd Mon each month at Palm Beach Community Lounge 11th Ave at 10.30am. Dancing Afro Groove [email protected] W W afrogroove.com.au African drum and dance classes for beginners to experienced. Great for coordination, team building and enhancing the sense of rhythm. Exhilarating, fun, expressive and athletic workout. Regular classes, workshops, performances and specialised programs. Anne Kingsford Academy of Dance 4/76 Ferry Rd Southport [email protected] W W annekingsford.com.au Classes: Tiny Tots to Adults, Beginners to Professionals. Fun to Fitness. R.A.D. and Open Classes: Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tap and Break Dance, Acrobatics. Get Fit. Have Fun. Classes: Mon - Fri from 3.45pm, Disabled Tues Wed Thurs. Classes Sat: from 8.30am. Argentine Tango Classes Robina Community Centre 196 Robina Town Centre Dr [email protected] W W tangolesson.lowry.com.au Argentine Tango classes every Thu 6pm (Foundation course for beginners), 7pm (Focus Class for dancers with minimum basic skills), 8pm (Guided Practice (9pm close) for keen dancers who like to improve their skills). Burleigh Square Dance Club Inc Maher Hall 42 Matilda St Burleigh [email protected] W W isquaredance.net Square dancing for all age groups. Beginners accepted. Contact club for start dates. Dances held on Sat nights at Maher Hall, 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads from 7pm. Burleigh Waters Physical Culture School of Dance Caningeraba School Hall Burleigh Waters [email protected] W W burleighwatersphysie.com.au Physical culture is a sport that combines exercise and fitness routines, modern dance, ballet and gymnastics. All in one fun class. For girls aged 4 years and up. Beginners welcome. Classes at Caningeraba school hall, Burleigh Waters. Coast to Coast Rock n Roll 13 Primrose Ct Runaway Bay [email protected] Social dancing, rock and roll, line and partner dancing, also lessons available. Over 40 years welcome. Held at Helensvale Senior Citizens Hall, Thu 7.30pm pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits. Dowdance Community Dance 4 Tarrant Dr Mudgeeraba dowdance2@ bigpond.com Classical ballet, contemporary dance and tap. Qualified professional tuition. Promotes self esteem, improved concentration skills, better posture. Private tuition available by audition only. Appreciation of the arts. Contact Marilyn for class times. GC Rockers Social Dance Club Broadbeach Bowls Club 169 Surf Pde Broadbeach [email protected] W W goldcoastrockers.com Learn to Rock n Roll. Lessons on Wed from 6.30pm at Broadbeach Bowls club. Basic course and intermediate lessons. Social dancing, jive band from 8pm. For further information check our website. GC Scottish Country Dancers PO Box 168 Burleigh Heads Have fun while keeping fit. Experienced dancers, learners and nationalities. Partners are not necessary. Meet on Thu at 7.30pm, Maher Hall, Matilda St, West Burleigh. GC Scottish Dancers (Northern Division) Southport Meals on Wheels Cnr Queen/Whitby Sts Southport To foster and promote Scottish Country Dancing. Classes every Tue at 7.45pm at Southport Meals on Wheels. Happy Trails Square Dance Group Cnr Queen and Whitby Sts Southport Experienced and learners welcome. Square dancing Thu from 9am - 12 noon held at Southport Meals on Wheels, Senior Citizens centre at above address. Liz Collett s Gold Coast Line Dancers Southport/Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W LineDance.com.au Day and evening dance classes for all levels in Southport, Arundel and Bellvue Park Primary School for fitness, fun and social interaction. Beginner classes change periodically. Mermaid Beach Physical Culture Dance School Miami Primary School Hall W W mermaidbeachphysie.com.au Dance for girls aged 4 years to 60 years. Physical culture promotes good posture, grace, confidence, co-ordination, selfdiscipline. Combines aerobics, stretching, ballet and modern dance. Most of all it s fun. Dance, learn, laugh, inspire. Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Come dancing. Friendly people and a cuppa. Support Meals on Wheels. Dancing Mon from 1pm - 4pm, Wed 6.30pm pm and Sat 6.30pm - 10pm. Teach new dances and revise older dances. Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Assoc Inc 2 Whitby St Southport [email protected] W W southportseniorcitizens.com Tai Chi exercise and dancing, including line dancing, new vogue, Scottish, square and tap dancing. Surfers Paradise Physical Culture Dance Club Ashmore State School, Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] 90

93 W W surfersparadisephysie.com Dance for girls aged Physical Culture aims to build confidence, good posture, strength, grace and flexibility through exercise. Classes combine routines of floor exercises, aerobics, ballet and modern dance. It is fun and affordable. Turkish Delights Belly Dancing Academy Red Cross Hall 11th Ave Palm Beach [email protected] Professional belly dancing teacher and performer teaching Middle Eastern and tribal dancing. Veils, zills, sticks and swords. All welcome. Ages from 6-96 years. Classes held at the Red Cross Hall, Palm Beach. Workshops available. Young School of Irish Dancing 14 Everest Dr Southport [email protected] Teaches traditional Irish dancing. Weekly classes for boys and girls from age 5 years. Learn for fun and fitness, or to the highest competitive standard in Australia and overseas. Entertainment Shoobduo 47 Rawlinna Drive Mermaid Waters [email protected] WWshoobduo.com.au We provide entertainment to retirement and over 50s villages. We are a singing duo (male and female) and specialize in music from the 30 s to the 60 s. Festival and show societies GC Australia Day Foundation PO Box 448 Nerang [email protected] To promote national pride in Australia. To preserve Australian heritage and to conduct Australia Day celebrations. Educating the public and promoting the use of the Australian flag. GC Eisteddfod P.O. Box 4925 Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au Organises, co-ordinates the Gold Coast Eisteddfod in August/September for music, dance, speech and drama for children and young adults with special needs. GC Show Society Inc PO Box 204 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastshow.com.au Annual Gold Coast Show is held at the Gold Coast Turf Club-Racecourse Rd, Bundall the last weekend in August or early September each year. Provides an excellent program and is about people, lifestyle, art, education, sports, hobbies, etc. Mudgeeraba Show Society PO Box 150 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabashow.org.au Agricultural society which aims to preserve the heritage and traditions of the area. Annual show held at the showgrounds, Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba on last weekend in June. Farmers Markets 2 nd and 4 th Sat each month phone Phantast Cultural Music & Arts Assoc Inc PO Box 1400 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W phantast.org.au Workshops, promotion of arts, exhibitions, mentoring in murals, graffiti and public art. Encourage participation and skill development as well as jobs for artists. Smart Art Club members painted anti-graffiti unique murals on major Queensland highways. Springtime on the Mountain PO Box 63 North Tamborine [email protected] W W tmbotanicgardens.org.au For Spring time on the mountain Tamborine Mountain open gardens of distinction details visit our website. Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc meetings are held at 9.30am on 2 nd Tue of the month at Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Main St, North Tamborine. Fitness groups Active & Healthy GC Gold Coast [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au Active & Healthy Program features over 170 free or low cost activities running weekly across the city offering activities for everyone. Check website for specific school holiday program and seniors, parents with bubs and people with a disability activities. Aqua Aerobics Classes - GC Aquatic Centre Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastac.com.au Get Active Gold Coast Website (GC Physical Activity Alliance) 1525 Gold Coast Hwy Palm Beach W W getactivegoldcoast.com.au Search Get Active Gold Coast Website for activities, events, programs, sports and facilities on the Gold Coast and information, resources and ideas to support active and healthy lifestyles. Visit website for free to low cost physical activities. I LOVE ME - I Love My Exercise All areas of the Gold Coast [email protected] W W ilovemyexercise.com Health and fitness for all ages. Classes including over 50 s Yoga, Jazz, strength/ cardio/balance exercises and learn to swim for all ages. Exercises will have you feeling fitter, stronger and better about yourself. Improving balance, strength and flexibility. Original Stroller Group Currumbin to Labrador venues [email protected] Post Natal exercise for women who bring along their babies. Meet Mon - Fri am all over the Gold Coast. A program that addresses post and ante-natal fitness. Provides mothers with an opportunity to socialise with their babies. Qld Keep Fit Assoc Inc GC 14 Lunar Ct Benowa Fitness classes for all age groups at various venues. Small membership fees. Also at Paradise Point Community Centre, Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point. 91

94 Southern GC 60 and Better Program Inc 33 Guineas Creek Road W W 60bettergoldcoast.com.au Program promotes active healthy ageing, friendship and cultural activities in a diverse range of activities: Tai Chi, craft, exercise classes, walking groups, line dancing, card games, mahjong, table tennis and digital photography group. Social outings. Food and wine clubs GC Wine & Food Society Inc PO Box 1289 Southport Qld [email protected] W W wineandfood.org.au Ring for information on functions held 5-6 times a year. Surfers Paradise Sip n Sup Club (Inc) Gold Coast [email protected] Social luncheon club meets every 2 weeks at various restaurants around the coast. Rates food and wine on a voting system and presents awards at years end. Caters for businessmen and supports guest speakers. Enjoy great fellowship amongst members. Friendship and social activities Apex 40 Club of Gold Coast PO Box 19 Nerang [email protected] WW Social club for retired members of Apex. Api Gold Coast Branch Roc s 44 Treasure Island Dr Biggera Waters [email protected] If you are over 50 and not working full time this organisation started as a social club for employees of the PMG, members enjoy all the benefits of the API nationally, a major life style supplier to employees of Telstra/ Australia Post Bloke s Lounge Inc PO Box 780 Broadbeach [email protected] W W blokeslounge.org A friendly inclusive environment where men 50 plus can socialise, make friends, share stories and experiences and undertake activities, boosting confidence, self esteem and health awareness. Details of meetings on website. Brigalow Country Music Club Oliver Sports Complex, Logan St Social club meets 6.30pm 1 st Sat each month. 3 rd Tue of month country escape social 9.30am pm. 1 st, 3 rd Sat Family/ Community night. Country and gospel nights. Hall hire available for community events. Connect the Coast PO Box 4207 Ashmore Qld Provides a range of activities to address social isolation for people over 50. Groups at Main Beach. Also Grandparents support group Council of Grandparents. Feathers Women s Social Club Inc PO Box 415 Miami [email protected] W W feathersgc.com Longest running Gay Women s Social club on the Gold Coast. Offer a safe and welcoming environment for women, hosting social functions, excursions and sporting events capturing a varied age group. Dance events every 3 rd Sat of the month with guest artists. GC Country Music Club [email protected] W W gccmcinc.webs.com.au Meet at Mudgeeraba showgrounds hall on the 1 st Sun of every month from 11am - 6pm. Jam sessions, concerts, workshops for all forms of Country Music (Rock, Jazz, etc.). Amateur and semi-professional musicians - all welcome. Guanaba Country Music Club Pimpama [email protected] W W guanabacountrymusic.com Guanaba CMC holds a monthly social (except January), on 3 rd calendar Sun of the month 12 noon - 6pm. Walk-up artists invited, but please bring 3 copies of chorded music. Backing by Club band or solo. Food and refreshments available. Take Exit 49 off M1. Jacobs Well and Districts Citizens Social Assoc Inc J.W. Community Hall 4 Henry Cres Jacobs Well [email protected] This is a social club which meets every Wed from 10am - 2pm at Jacobs Well Community Hall, where members participate in either card games (euchre) or indoor bowls. Luncheon and Theatre Group C/o Robina Woods Golf Club Robina Friendship group. Activities include BBQ s, Luncheons and Theatre. Meet every 3 rd Sun of every month at the Robina Woods Golf Club, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina. Never Alone Friendship Centre Burleigh Heads Uniting Church 2 Burleigh St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighheadsuniting.com Offers support and activities for those who are lonely or isolated in the community. Activities: games, craft, guest speakers, reading library, outings or just sit and chat. Non-denominational. Everyone welcome. Transport arranged. Open Wed 9am - 12 noon. PALS (People Alone Lending Support) PO Box 5589 GCMC Bundall Social friendship club. Our aim is to foster friendship, fun and social interaction between like-minded people who are 50 years and over. Meet on the 2 nd and 4 th Wed of each month at 7pm at Senior Citizens Hall in Broadbeach. New social program including activities. Paradise Point Ladies Assoc Inc Community Lane Off Falkinder Ave Paradise Point [email protected] Group of friendly ladies who meet every Tue in the small community hall, Paradise Point from 10am - 2pm to play cards and mahjong. Annual membership. No age restrictions. BYO lunch, lucky door prize. Lunch in July and at Christmas paid for by the club. 92

95 PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Gold Coast [email protected] Non-government, non-religious. Part of a nationwide and worldwide support network for families with a GLBTI member. Provide support, information, advocacy and education, especially at the time of coming out and information to counselling, health, etc. Red Hat Society - Birds of a Feather on the Gold Coast birdsofafeatheronthegoldcoast@ hotmail.com W W matildarose2.com A social disorganisation for women. Two rules - (1) must wear a red hat with purple clothes (lavender with a pink hat for those under 50) and (2) must have fun. Meet on the 13 th day of every month. Red Hat Society - The Golden Girls PO Box 5814 Q Supercentre Mermaid Waters [email protected] We are a group of women who get together for fun and friendship. Our motto is We don t know where we re going but who cares? If it worries you, get GPS Time 4 Friends - Outreach of Nerang Uniting Church 5 Nerang River Dr Nerang [email protected] Living Rivers Uniting Church Nerang holds a Time 4 Friends group every Fri from For people who may feel isolated to meet in a friendly environment with cheerful volunteers. Activities: craft, board games, indoor bowls etc. Top Enders [email protected] Connecting the over 50 s for friendship and fun. Activities and outings. Meet 12 noon, 2 nd Wed, monthly on the Gold Coast Twin Rivers Country Music Club PO Box 197 Beenleigh Meets 7pm on 3 rd Sat and 11am 2 nd Sun each month. Charity day competitions, club competitions and club show events. Oliver Sporting Complex, Logan St Eagelby. Walking and Board Games SAILS Hub Centre 2 Marina Cres Runaway Bay Have a chat, play a game including boulle, take a walk, stretch your brain. Refreshments provided - time out. Program to meet 11am - 1pm Fri weekly. WDD (Wine Dine & Dance) Social Group All areas of Gold Coast Social, fun loving group for married couples and single men and women aged from 45 and over, who love to dance and dine out, go to the theatre and have picnics and BBQ s. Phone Fay to join our group who meet for dinner on the 1 st Sat in each month. Wings Away Qld Inc Gold Coast [email protected] The Gold Coast chapter of Wings Away invites all former flight attendants to join us for lunch and good camaraderie on the last Fri of each month. Please phone for more information. Garden clubs/community gardens Ashmore Community Gardens 38 Freda St [email protected] WWashmorecommunitygarden.org Please contact as anyone is welcome to share gardening knowledge. Australian Plants Gold Coast PO Box 5653 GCMC [email protected] W W friendsgcrbg.org.au Promoting, growing and conserving Australian native plants. Propagation group, guest speakers, garden visits, plant sales, book Grow Natives on the Gold Coast. Garden visits on the 1 st weekend of each month. Visitors welcome. Blue Pacific Garden Club Mermaid Beach [email protected] Operating on the Gold Coast for many years. Meet at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club 2 nd Wed each month 9.30am. Monthly flower competitions, with guest speakers giving a wide range of advice. Plant stall. annual flower show in October. We have fun. Elanora Garden Club 17 Applecross Way Elanora [email protected] W W elanorauniting.com.au Meet 1 st Sat of every month at 1.30pm for 2pm meeting at Elanora Uniting Church, 17 Applecross Way. Guest speakers and bus trips during the year. Tours coordinator Jan Drury GC District Orchid Society Inc PO Box 158 Mudgeeraba [email protected] Promoting the culture and environment of growing orchids. Meetings are at 1pm on the last Sun of the month in the Community Hall, Lawson St, Southport. GC Organic Growers Inc The Pines Meeting Room Cnr Guineas Creek Rd and Coolgardie St Elanora E E goldcoastorganicgrowers.org.au Membership open to all those interested in learning more about organic growing for home gardens. Meetings at 7pm every 3 rd Thu of each month. Also on Facebook. GC Permaculture 270 Ferry Rd Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastpermaculture.org.au Urban farm growing organic vegetables and have our own bee hives which produce organic honey. Produce available for sale to help maintain purchase of materials. Run workshops. Open 10am - 12 noon Mon - Sat. Volunteers always welcome to help in the garden. GC Rose Society Inc PO Box 1384 Earle Plaza Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastrosesociety.org.au Rose enthusiasts meet for monthly shows and culture info with interesting guest speakers, bus trips and friendly people. New members always welcome. Annual Rose Show Sept/Oct. Meet Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre 1.30pm on 4 th Sat of the month. 93

96 GC Succulent & Bromeliad Society Inc PO Box 94 SBC Southport W W gcsbs.org.au For growers of succulents and bromeliads. Plant sales at 12 noon followed by meetings at 1pm on the 4 th Sat of every month at Carrara Community Centre, Neilson s Road. Refer to our website for further information. GC Tweed Bonsai Club PO Box 257 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W goldcoasttweedbonsaiclub.com.au Annual show Sat 9th and Sun 10th Nov at Robina Community Hall, Robina Town Centre. Our club meets to teach and promote the art of bonsai. Meetings held 2 nd Sat of each month at 1pm (Qld time), Mermaid Beach Community Hall, 2439 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach. Joan Park Community Gardens Joan Park (behind The Brickworks) Southport [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au The Gold Coast s oldest community gardens. Garden plots for members and also charities. For membership enquiries please ring Glenda on Labrador Park Community Garden Cnr Olsen Ave and Jacob Dr Labrador [email protected] A community organic garden, educating for sustainable living and promoting gardening as a therapy and recreation. Workshops and working bees, please enquire for details. Peachey Community Garden Cnr McCreadie and Tillyroen Rds Ormeau [email protected] Members welcome at our friendly community garden where you can share your gardening knowledge or come and learn more at one of our workshops or just enjoy the surroundings and/or the company of others. Building a better community and a better environment. Robina Garden Club Inc PO Box 429 Robina DC 4226 [email protected] Activities include guest speakers, competition table, informative talks, bus trips and BBQ. Visitors welcome. Meet on the last Thu of every month (except December) at 12.15pm at the Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Rd, Carrara. Southern Beaches Community Garden 414 Coolangatta Rd (rear of Tugun Community Centre) Tugun southernbeachescommunitygarden@ gmail.com Community garden, open to all people (individuals and organisations can join and apply for a plot). Everyone is welcome! Southport & District Orchid Society Inc PO Box 458 Nerang [email protected] W W qos.org.au Information on growing orchids. Promoting good fellowship among all people interested in orchid culture and in horticulture generally. Meet 1 st Wed each month (except January) at 7pm at Masonic Centre, Nerang St, Southport. Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc PO Box 63 North Tamborine [email protected] W W tmbotanicgardens.org.au Field days each month. Garden club meetings held on 2 nd Tue of the month at 9.30am at Vonda Youngman Community Centre. Visit the website for information on seasons on the Mountain Open Gardens of Distinction. Twin Towns and District Garden Club PO Box 863 Tweed Heads [email protected] Conduct workshops on a variety of subjects pertaining to gardening. Flower and Garden Expo every September with 2013 expo on Sat 14th from 8.30am (NSW Time) at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Wharf St, Tweed Heads. Meet on the 2 nd Mon of each month at 9.30am. Indoor bowls Burleigh Indoor Bowls RSL Hall 6th Ave Burleigh Heads Bowls on Mon 10.15am pm at RSL Hall, 6th Ave, Burleigh Heads. Open to any age. New members welcome. Jacobs Well & Districts Citizens Social Assoc Inc J.W. Community Hall 4 Henry Cres Jacobs Well [email protected] Social club which meets every Wed from 10am - 2pm at Jacobs Well Community Hall, where members participate in either card games (euchre) or indoor bowls. Labrador Senior Citizens Centre Inc (Indoor Bowls) 370 Marine Pde Labrador [email protected] Indoor bowls on Mon from 10am - 12 noon, also play social bowls on Thu only from 12.30pm. Table tennis. Lawson Street Southport Seniors Indoor Bowls Community Hall Lawson St Southport Indoor bowls for seniors (mixed). Play on Tue from 8.30am am and also play on Thu from 8.30am am at the Community Hall, Lawson St, Southport. Morning tea provided. All welcome. Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc 10th Ave Palm Beach E E sharencare.com.au Indoor bowls and social club. Meet and play each Sat morning and afternoon. Please ring for more information or visit our website. Runaway Bay & District Seniors Indoor Bowls Assoc Inc Community Centre Lae Dr Runaway Bay Operates from the Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Dr every Tue and Sun. Doors open 12 noon and bowlers must be signed in before 12.30pm to be able to play. Finish time approximately 3.15pm pm. Afternoon tea is provided. New players welcome. Markets/car boot sales Ashmore Rotary Car Boot Sales Cnr Southport/Nerang and Currumburra Rds Ashmore

97 W W ashmorecity.com.au Car boot sales held at Ashmore City Car Park, Ashmore City on the 4 th Sun of the month from 4.30am to 11.30am. Proceeds to Rotary projects. For bookings contact Rohan phone Beachfront Markets - Surfers Paradise Alliance The Esplanade Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfersparadise.com Art and craft market open every Fri and Wed nights from 5.30pm - 10pm Sept - April and 4pm - 9pm May - August. Up to 100 beachfront stalls on The Esplanade. Ring the wet weather hotline phone to find out if markets are still on. Broadbeach Art & Craft Market Kurrawa Park Old Burleigh Rd Broadbeach [email protected] W W artandcraft.com.au Make it, bake it, grow it markets held at Kurrawa Park (opposite Mall) Broadbeach on 1 st and 3 rd Sun of the month from 8am pm. Burleigh Art & Craft Market Justins Park The Esplanade Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W artandcraft.com.au Make it, bake it, grow it markets held the last Sun of the month from 8am to 2pm at The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads. Burleigh Car Boot Sales Stockland Shopping Centre Car Park Burleigh Heads [email protected] Car boot sales held at Stockland Shopping Centre Car Park, West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads on the 2 nd Sun of the month from 5am to 10.30am. Carrara Market Cnr Gooding Drive and Manchester Rd Carrara [email protected] W W carraramarkets.com.au Over 500 exotic stalls including fruit, vegetables, bakery, butcher and fish shop open every Sat and Sun from 7am - 4pm on Cnr Gooding Dr and Manchester Rd Carrara. Please visit website or call for details of buses to Carrara Markets. Coolangatta Art & Craft Market Queen Elizabeth Park Marine Pde Coolangatta [email protected] W W artandcraft.com.au Make it, bake it, grow it markets held at Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta on the 2 nd Sun of the month (plus 4 th Sun of five Sunday months) from 8am pm. Dodgers Touch Football Car Boot Sales Col Zantiotis Park Cnr Olsen Ave and Jacob Dr Labrador [email protected] Car boot sales held at Cos Zantiotis Park, Labrador on the 2 nd Sun of the month from 5am to 12 noon. Elanora State High School P&C Car Boot Sales Cnr Avocado St and 19th Ave Elanora [email protected] W W nakedcityguide.com.au/l/markets/ Car boot market every Sun morning held at Elanora State High School from 5am to 11am. Secondhand items, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and home made bakes. Helensvale Car Boot Sales Helensvale Plaza Carpark Sir John Overell Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W nakedcityguide.com.au/l/markets Car boot sales held at Helensvale Plaza Carpark on the 1 st Sun of the month (except January) from 6am to 10am. Labrador Primary School Car Boot Sales Primary School Government Rd Labrador W W goldcoast.com.au/gold-coast-shoppingmarkets.html Car boot sales held at Labrador Primary School, Government Rd, (entry via Imperial Pde) Labrador on the 3 rd Sun of the month from 5am - 12 noon. Please ring John for further information. Monaco Markets (preloved and new fashion and art and craft) Monaco Centre Cnr Rio Vista Blvd and Monaco St Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W monacomarkets.com The Monaco Markets are a community market that have been established for over 5 years. Stalls offer premium, boutique products, specialising in high end, preloved clothing. Held the last Sun of each month (except Dec) from 8am to 12 noon. Mount Tamborine Country Craft Market Showgrounds Main Western Rd Mount Tamborine [email protected] W W discovertamborine.com.au Art and craft and country market held the 2 nd Sun of each month from 6am to 1pm at the Tamborine Mountain Show Grounds. Local fresh food and vegetables. Also preserves, plants etc. Mudgeeraba Country Market Showgrounds Cnr Mudgeeraba and Worongary Rds Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabashow.org.au Fresh produce grown and produced by market stall holders e.g. (fruit, meat, etc.) held at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds on 2 nd and 4 th Sat of the month from 6am - 11am. Nerang Fresh Produce and Craft Market Cnr Lavelle and Nerang Sts Nerang [email protected] WWgoldcoastfarmersmarkets.com.au Located in Lavelle St (with ample free and easy parking available), heaps of plants, food, crafts and much more. Meet our friendly local growers and stall holders. Open every Sun from 6.30am - 12 noon. Nerang Mall Shopping Centre Car Boot Sales Cnr Gilston Rd and New St Nerang W W nerangmall.com.au/car-boot.html Robina Rotary holds car boot sales every 3 rd Sunday in the month from 6am to 10.30am. Now under cover. No need to book. Car park opens 5am - cost is $10 per car. Responsible pet owners welcome. Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market Miami State High School GC Hwy Miami

98 W W gcorganicmarket.com A truly organic market held every Sun from 6am am at the Miami State High School Gold Coast Hwy. We re also on Facebook. Palm Beach Food & Farmers Markets PBC State High School Thrower Dr Palm Beach [email protected] W W yourlocalmarkets.com.au Held at State High School 6am - 11am (Oct- May), 12noon (June-Sept) every Sat of every month. Large variety of just picked seasonal fruit and vegetables from Aussie farmers. Local coffee, oils, meats, breads, gourmet foods. Delicious breakfasts. Free parking. Paradise Point Art & Craft Market The Esplanade Park Paradise Point [email protected] W W marketsqueensland.com.au Phone above for Market Stall enquiries. Art and Craft Market held on the Esplanade Parklands, Paradise Point on the 4 th Sun of each month from 7am - 2pm. Robina Rotary Car Boot Sales Cnr Gilston Rd and New St Nerang W W rotaryclubrobina.com.au Robina Rotary holds a Car Boot Sale on the 3 rd Sun of the month from 6am am at Nerang Mall, Nerang. Responsible pet owners welcome. Sharks Farmers Market Sharks Car park Cnr Olsen and Musgrave Ave Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastfarmersmarkets.com.au Held every Sat 6.30am - 12 noon rain, hail or shine! Heaps of stalls: fruit and veg, meat, fish, deli, bakery, arts and crafts and more. Heaps of free parking. Stallholders wanted. Surfers Paradise Beachfront Market The Esplanade Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfersparadise.com Art and Craft Market open every Fri and Wed nights from 5.30pm - 10pm on the Surfers Paradise Esplanade. More than 120 beachfront stalls. Check our Facebook page to find out if markets are cancelled due to inclement weather. Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Markets Showgrounds Main Western Rd Tamborine Mountain WWgreenshed.com.au The Green Shed, Local Producers Markets open every Sun from 7am - 12 noon at the Showgrounds. Turf Club Food and Farmers Markets Gold Coast Turf Club Racecourse Dr Bundall [email protected] W W yourlocalmarkets.com.au Held at Turf Club 6am - 11am (Oct-May) 7am - 12 noon (June-Sept) every Sun of the month. Large variety of just picked seasonal fruit and vegetables from Aussie farmers. Local coffee, oils, meats, breads, gourmet foods and delicious breakfasts. Free parking. Village Markets (Burleigh) State School Lower GC Hwy Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W thevillagemarketsgc.com.au Markets held at Burleigh Heads State School on the 1 st Sun of the month from 8am - 1pm. Zero 2 Five Markets PO Box 1585 Oxenford [email protected] W W zero2five.com.au Targeting from maternity to 5-6 year age group. Everything new and pre-loved for family needs. Book your own stall to sell quality items your children have outgrown. Please see website for market dates and locations. Music GC Social Pianists 1/26 Gardiners Place Southport [email protected] We are a not-for-profit, social group of pianists meeting monthly to chat and play for each other. Contact Lainie for details of meetings. Philatelic clubs GC Philatelic Society Inc 82 Hotz Rd Logan Village [email protected] W W qpc.asn.au/clubs Usual stamp club activities and teaching of juniors. All enquiries phone Lorrell at Interests in all kinds of stamps and phone cards. Southport Afternoon Stamp Club PO Box 1920 Southport [email protected] Promote the collecting of philatelic items. Visitors welcome. Meets at the Southport Bowls Club, Marine Pde on the 2 nd Sat of each month at 12.30pm pm Twin Towns Stamp Club Inc Home and Community Care Centre [email protected] WWphilas.org.au Help and advice to beginners in the setup and preservation of their collections and to advanced collectors in preparation of competitive displays. Conducts competitions etc. Meet on 1 st Mon at 7.30pm at HACC hall Heffron St, South Tweed. Probus clubs Probus Club of Ashmore-Benowa (Combined) PO Box 4284 Ashmore Plaza [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org Meet at 10am on the 4 th Thu of each month at the Southport Golf Club in Slatyer Ave, Southport. For Probus Centre South Pacific Controlling Body phone Probus Club of Banora Point (Combined) PO Box 6514 Tweed Heads South W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet on the 4 th Mon of the month at 10.30am at South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South. Probus Club of Beaudesert 7 Paxton Ct, Gleneagle [email protected] 96

99 Social club for the retired. Meet on the 1 st Wed of each month at 10am, at the Beaudesert Golf Club. For further info please contact David. Probus Club of Broadbeach (Ladies) PO Box 1019 Broadbeach [email protected] E E probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet on the 2 nd Tue of month at 9.30am at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club. Probus Club of Broadbeach Waters (Combined) PO Box 5093 Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters W W probussouthpacific.org Combined club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet on the 3 rd Tue of the month at 10am at Southport Golf Club, Slayter Ave, Southport. Probus Club of Burleigh Heads (Ladies) PO Box 1448 Burleigh Heads W W probussouthpacific.org Regular meetings for retired and semiretired professional and business ladies. Hold discussions and hear addresses on topical subjects. Meet on the 3 rd Wed of the month 10.30am pm Mowbray Park Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving club, Goodwin Terrace. Probus Club of Burleigh Heads (Mens) PO Box 1231 Burleigh Heads WWprobussouthpacific.au Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Meet on the 1 st Tue of the month at 10am at the RSL Hall, Burleigh Heads. Probus Club of Burleigh North (Combined) PO Box 99 Burleigh Heads W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired business and professional men and women. Enjoy great speakers, morning tea, luncheons, and social outings. Meet at North Burleigh Surf Club at 10 am every second Wed. The Esplanade, North Burleigh. Probus Club of Burleigh Waters (Mens) PO Box 35 Burleigh Heads W W probusburleighwaters.org.au Social club for retired or semi-retired men. However, wives and partners are welcome at general meetings and functions etc. Meet on the 3 rd Mon of the month at 10am at the Burleigh Waters Community Centre, Christine Ave. Probus Club of Capri (Ladies) PO Box 5883 GCMC Bundall W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet on the 2 nd Wed of the month at 10am at the Southport Golf Club. Probus Club of Coolangatta Tweed Heads (Ladies) PO Box 960 Tweed Heads W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet on the 3 rd Mon of the month at 9.30am (EST) on the 3 rd floor at the Twin Towns Services Club. Probus Club of Coolangatta-Tweed Heads (Combined) PO Box 1052 Tweed Heads W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Meet on the 1 st Wed (except January) of the month at 9.45am in the Blue Room, Tweed Heads Bowls Club. Probus Club of Elanora (Ladies) Elanora [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org Meet on the 1 st Fri of the month at 10am at the Currumbin RSL. Retired or semi-retired ladies looking for friendship and good company are warmly welcomed to join us. Probus Club of Helensvale (Combined) PO Box 29 Helensvale W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet on the 2 nd Fri of the month at 9.30am for 10am at the Senior Citizens Club, Helensvale. Probus Club of Hollywell (Combined) Inc PO Box 175 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org For males and females over 55 years of age who are not working full time. Meeting Place: Jarrah Room, Parkwood Tavern, Cnr Olsen Ave and Wintergreen Dr, Parkwood on the 2 nd Tue of the month 10am start. Outings 4 th Tues each month. Probus Club of Hope Island (Combined) PO Box 877 Sanctuary Cove W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired professional business men and women. Meet on the 2 nd Wed of the month at 9.30am for 10am at Marina Quays International Hotel. Probus Club of Kurrawa (Combined) PO Box 7501 Mermaid Waters W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired business and professional business men and women. Meet on the 1 st Wed of the month at 10am at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club. Probus Club of Mermaid Beach (Ladies) Kings Row South 18 Commodore Dr Paradise Waters W W probussouthpacific.org Club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet on the 3 rd Wed of the month at 10am at the Broadbeach Bowls Club, Surf Pde. New members and visitors are welcome. Probus Club of Miami (Ladies) Broadbeach Bowls Club Broadbeach W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired professional businesswomen. Meet on the 2 nd Thu of the month at 10am at Broadbeach Bowls Club. Morning tea and guest speaker. New members welcome. Probus Club of Nerang Inc (Combined) PO Box 8 Nerang [email protected] W W probusnerang.yolasite.com 97

100 Combined social club for retired and semi-retired men and women. Meet on the 2 nd Tue of each month at All Sports Club, Nerang at 10.30am. Contact Mike by phone or . Probus Club of Palm Beach (Mens Club) PO Box 921 Palm Beach W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Meet on the 2 nd Thu of the month at 9am at the RSL Club, Palm Beach. Probus Club of Paradise Point Inc (Combined) PO Box 193 Runaway Bay E E probussouthpacific.org Probus holds regular meetings for retired and semi-retired adults with similar interests and backgrounds. Guest speakers, social activities, bus trips etc. Meet on the 1 st Tue of month at Marina Keys Tavern, Broadwater Ave, Hope Island from 9.30am am. Probus Club of Parkwood Inc (Mixed) PO Box 573 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org Combined Probus club. Welcomes new members. Meet at Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre, Napper Rd, Parkwood on the 2 nd Wed of each month at 10am. Probus Club of Robina (Combined) PO Box 101 Robina W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet on the 2 nd Mon of the month at 9.30am - 10am at Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina. Probus Club of Robina Parks (Combined) PO Box 402 Robina MDC E E probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet on the 2 nd Mon of the month at 9.30am - 10am at Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina. Probus Club of Runaway Bay Inc Runaway Bay [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Meet at Paradise Point Bowls Club from 10am every 3 rd Tue of the month. For another contact phone Probus Club of Sorrento Inc (Combined) 42 Parasol St Ashmore W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and women. Meetings for outings and fellowship. Meet on the 2 nd Thu of each month at 10am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Salerno St, Isle of Capri. Probus Club of Southport (Mens) PO Box 1470 Southport W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired professional business men. Meet on the 1 st Wed of each month at 9.30am at the Runaway Bay Motor Inn. Probus Club of Surfers Paradise (Combined) PO Box 398 Main Beach W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men and women. Meet on the 1 st Tue of the month at 9.30am at the Southport Golf Club. Probus Club of Tamborine Mountain (Mens) PO Box 83 Eagle Heights W W probussouthpacific.org Social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men. Meet on the 3 rd Wed of the month at 10am at the Vonda Youngman Community Hall, North Tamborine. Probus Club of Tweed River Inc (Combined) PO Box 643 Banora Point [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org A wonderful opportunity for retired men and women to join a superb club and enjoy the many activities such as bus trips, picnics, morning teas and guest speakers. We meet 10am on the 2 nd Monday each month at South Tweed Sports Club, Minjungbul Ave. Probus Club of Varsity Lakes (Combined) PO Box 521 Robina W W probussouthpacific.org Combined social club for retired and semiretired professional and business men and women. Meet from 9am on 4 th Tue in every month at the Sports House, 337 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes. Probus South Pacific Limited PO Box 1294 Parramatta [email protected] W W probussouthpacific.org For active senior members of the community no longer working full time. Social interaction and activities to expand interests. Sole authority for determining policy on matters relating to probus. Ring for contact details of your local Gold Coast club. Public speaking Forum Communicators Inc Palm Beach/Currumbin Forum Palm Beach [email protected] W W forumcommunicators.asn.au To promote self confidence and communication skills in a caring friendly atmosphere. Meet 3 rd Tue each month 7pm at Palm Beach/Currumbin Sports Club, Thrower Dr. Dinner at 6pm optional. Regular free-of-charge public speaking courses conducted. PowerTalk Helensvale Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W powertalkgoldcoast.org Coaching in effective speaking, confidence, presentation skills, organisational skills, proficiency in communication, meeting management, leadership, conference and function planning. Meet each month on 2 nd and 4 th Wed night pm at the above address. Rostrum Central GC Club PO Box 977 Southport

101 W W gcrostrum.com.au Practice of public speaking, effective communication, debating and meeting procedures to gain confidence. Meet every Wed at 6.30pm at the Gold Coast Italo Soccer Club, Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters. Southport Speechmakers Rostrum Club PO Box 1150 Southport BC [email protected] Practice of public speaking and effective communication. Open to everyone. Meets in Room L5 at the Southport Community Centre, Lawson St, Southport every Mon (except public holidays) from 6.30pm pm. Toastmasters - Broadwater Club Southport [email protected] WW6408.toastmastersclubs.org Meets the 1 st and 3 rd Tue of the month. Meet in Southport Community Centre, Room F5 at 6 Lawson St on the 1 st and 3 rd Tue. Phone or us via our website. Toastmasters - Elanora Early Morning Club KP McGrath Dr Elanora [email protected] WW4377.toastmastersclubs.org Public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in public. Meets at McDonalds Party Room, The Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora. On Tue from 7am am. Phone or contact us via our website. Toastmasters - Gold Coast Club C/o CWA Hall Venture St Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W goldcoasttoastmasters.org To gain self-confidence in speaking to groups in a helpful supportive atmosphere. Guests welcome. Meet 2 nd and 4 th Tue at above address at 7pm. Toastmasters - Helensvale Daybreak Club Community Hall Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvale.daybreak.com Improve your communication skills with friends. Meets Wed at 6.50am for 7am at Helensvale Community Centre South Hall, Discovery Dr, Helensvale. Toastmasters - Kings Club Kings Christian Centre 56 Gemvale Rd Reedy Creek [email protected] WWkingstoastmasters.org Public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in public. Meets in the Barista Room on the 2 nd and 4 th Mon at 7pm at above address. Supper provided. Toastmasters - Nerang Club Red Cross Ct cnr Ferry and Stevens Sts Nerang [email protected] W W nerangtoastmasters.org The best little Toastmasters Club on the Gold Coast. Learn self confidence, communication and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Meet for 1.5 hrs on the 2 nd and 4 th Tue of the month pm for 7pm. Everyone over 18 welcome. Toastmasters - Oasis on Broadbeach Ray White Training Rm Oasis Centre Broadbeach WWoasis.toastmastersclubs.org Develop confidence in public speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Make new contacts while learning valuable life skills. Meets 1 st and 3 rd Wed at 6.45am at the address above. Phone or us via our website. Toastmasters - Palm Beach/ Currumbin Club 33 Guineas Creek Rd Elanora [email protected] WWpalmbeachcurrumbin. toastmastersclubs.org Friendly club, for young and old. Develop public speaking skills, confidence, and meet new people. Visit our website for information. Meet 7.15pm for 7.30pm start every Wed evening at the Pines meeting room. Toastmasters - Robina Club C/o Gold Coast District Cricket Club Priddys Rd Robina WWrobina.toastmastersclub.org Have fun learning public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Meet at 6.45pm - 9pm on the 2 nd, 4 th and 5 th Wed of the month at the Gold Coast District Cricket club, Robina (enter via Cheltenham Dr). Guests welcome. Toastmasters - Robina Sunrise Club Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] WWrobinasunrise.toastmastersclubs.org Get over the fear of public speaking, present better at work, job interviews and meetings. Join us at Robina Sunrise Toastmasters Club every Thu from 6.45am till 8am at McDonalds Party Room, Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina. Toastmasters - Runaway 2000 Club Labrador Community Centre L2/57 Billington St Labrador [email protected] WWclubrunaway2000.toastmastersclubs.org Non-profit organisation. Education and social training in communication skills and confidence in speaking to groups large and small. New members welcome. Meet at Community Centre on the 2 nd and 4 th Tue at 6.45pm at above address. Tea and coffee. Toastmasters - Southport Club Community Centre Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W southporttoastmasters.org Training in communication skills. Education and social activities. Meet 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Wed every month at 6.30pm for 7pm start in Meeting Rm 2, Level 1 of the Southport Community Centre Lawson St. Toastmasters - Southport Endeavour Club Southport Golf Club Slatyer Ave Bundall [email protected] W W toastmasters.org.au Specialised public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in public. Meet at the Southport Golf Club on the 1 st and 3 rd Wed of the month at 6.45pm. Toastmasters - Talk of the South Club Various Restaurants Southport

102 WWtots.toastmastersclubs.org Public speaking group which promotes selfawareness and the ability to speak in public. Meets monthly at 7pm alternating Fri dinner and at 10am Sun lunch at various venues. to find out next venue. Toastmasters - Tamborine Mountain Club Creative Arts Hall The Heritage Centre Wongawallen Rd Eagle Heights [email protected] W W tamborinemountaintoastmasters.org Promotes self awareness and ability to speak in public. Meet at Heritage Centre, Wongawallen Rd, Eagle Heights every 2 nd and 4 th Thu at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Toastmasters - Uniting Club Elanora C/o Uniting Church Applecross Way Elanora WWunitingtoastmasters.freetoasthost.org Public speaking group to help people gain self-confidence to speak in front of a group. Meet at Robinson Hall (address above) at 9.15am for 9.30am Tue. Morning tea at 10.30am. Toastmasters International - Tweed Valley Daytime Club Cudgen Leagues Club Wommin Bay Rd Kingscliff [email protected] WWtweedvalley.toastmastersclubs.org To develop confidence in public speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Make new contacts while learning valuable life skills. Meet 1 st and 3 rd Wed each month for tea/coffee at 10am at Cudgen Leagues Club. Toastmasters International - Twin Towns Club South Tweed Heads Sports Club 4 Minjungal Dr Tweed Heads South [email protected] WW3000.toastmastersclubs.org Training in communication activities. Adjudicators available. Meets South Tweed Heads Sports Club, Tweed Heads South (address above) on the 1 st and 3 rd Wed of each month at 6.45pm for 7pm for tea/coffee. Toastmasters International Infoline Gold Coast [email protected] W W toastmasters.org.au Governing body for District 69 with information on all toastmasters clubs on the Gold Coast. Radio clubs GC Amateur Radio Society Inc 85 Harper St Ashmore W W gcars.com.au Provides training and assessment in electronics, regulations and theory. Amateur license foundation standard and advanced. Radio electronics. Meets each Sat 1.30pm - 4pm at clubrooms located at above address. All welcome. Restoration societies South Coast Restoration Society Inc Heritage Park 193 Rifle Range Rd South Pimpama [email protected] W W southcoastrestorationsocietyinc.org.au The South Coast Restoration Society Inc is a non-profit association of members with an interest in the restoration and preservation of all items of historical significance. Please view our website for more information. Running and walking clubs/groups GC Mens Hash House Harriers Gold Coast [email protected] W W goldcoasthash.org Male run/walk club. International world wide organisation. Focus is on the social aspect and involves a minute run/ walk followed by drinks and dinner. All ages. Run Mon at 6.15pm. Ring Hotline phone on the day for Gold Coast location. GC Mid-Week Walking & Hiking Group Goodwin Tce Sun Shade Burleigh Heads 4220 [email protected] WWwalking-and-hiking.meetup.com Join our mid-week walking group for one of our fortnightly walks. Website states by invitation only. Click link in the to join. An hour to 4 hour walk/hike in and around Gold Coast and Northern NSW. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. GC Mixed Hash House Harriers Inc PO Box 924 Pacific Fair W W gcmh3.com Male/female run/walk club. International world wide organisation of over 1200 clubs. Focus is on the social aspect a involves a minute run/walk followed by drinks and dinner. All ages. Run Wed at 6.30pm. Ring on day for Gold Coast location. GC Runners Club Information Line PO Box 27 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au Local or visiting runners of all levels of fitness and ability are welcome. Meet on Sun for 6.30am start at The Esplanade, Justin Park, Burleigh Heads. Unofficial regular mid-week training runs held during the week - navigate club calendar on our website. Main Beach Park Run Macarthur Pde Main Beach [email protected] W W parkrun.com.au It is a 5km run every Saturday 7am meeting on the southern side of Southport SLSC, Macarthur Pde Main Beach. Friendly, free event but need to register in advance. Coffee afterwards at the Surf Club. Race and Fitness Walking Group City of Gold Coast Athletics Track Griffith University Parkwood [email protected] Meet at The City of Gold Coast Athletics Track at 5pm Thurs for technique and speed work and at other times for road walks. All ages (Little Athletics to Masters) and abilities catered for. Come and join a fun group of motivated people. Southport Runners & Walkers Inc C/o Southport Olympic Pool Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W southportrw.org Promote fitness and health in the community. Meet Sun mornings at our 100

103 club room behind the statue of the girl on the hill. All ages and abilities catered for. Distances 5km through to 20kms. Different courses set each week. Informal, casual and friendly. Walking Gold Coast Various Suburbs Gold Coast W W gcparks.com.au Group walking program with a range of walks across the Gold Coast. Each group is led by a volunteer walk organiser. Volunteers are needed to start up walking groups in their area. For a walking group near you visit our the web site. Support groups and services Southport Never Alone Group Uniting Church Hall cnr Scarborough and Short Sts Southport [email protected] W W southportunitingchurch.org.au Feeling lonely? A chat with caring friends over morning tea can add cheer to your day. Wednesdays 9am to 12nn. Activities are games, outings, guest speakers, craft. Non-denominational. Everyone welcome. Tai chi Australian Academy of Tai Chi Miami [email protected] W W livingchi.com.au To promote Tai Chi for the purpose of creating ultimate health exercises for both body and mind. New night classes. Learn traditional long form direct from a full time Tai Chi teacher. Ring for days/times of classes. GC Tai Chi Academy PO Box 1040 Coolangatta [email protected] W W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com Ring for days, times, venue of Tai Chi classes. On the Gold Coast since All instructors are government accredited. Offer Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes to improve the well being of students in Coolangatta, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Elanora and Southport. Tai Chi Justins Park The Esplanade Burleigh Heads WWlivingchi.com.au/contact/gold-coast-tai-chi Improve your mind and body connection through the control of breath and movement. Qualified instructor will guide you through a series of slow, gentle and tranquil movements to enable harmony in mind and body. Mon and Wed 8.30am and Mon 6pm. Technology groups GC TechSpace Shop Nind St Southport [email protected] W W gctechspace.org Gold Coast TechSpace is physical place where people can go and hack around with technology, whether it be software, hardware, robotics, green technology or anything else that takes your fancy. Visions - Photography, Video and Technology 4 Cardinal Ct Mudgeeraba [email protected] Photo sharing via . Learn how to use photo and video editing programs and keep up to date using ipads and android tablets with others. Meet every 3 rd Sat of the month from 9.30am pm Travel clubs Sundowner Tours GC Bus Charter PO Box 1822 Oxenford [email protected] WWsundownertours.com.au Please contact us for more information. We offer a wide range of services. Travel Creations Gold Coast Non-profit travel and social club for people over 55. Meet the 1 st Sat of the month at the Southport Library. For people who wish to travel, but do not have anyone to travel with. Come and meet like-minded people at social events to get to know them. Yoga and meditation groups Australian Feldenkrais Various Venues Gold Coast W W feldenkrais.org.au Group awareness through movement. For people of all ages and conditions. Facilitates learning about movement, posture and breathing to ultimately increase the ease of movement. For class locations contact State Secretary. Individual sessions available. Australian School of Meditation & Yoga 2241 GC Hwy Nobby Beach [email protected] W W asm.org.au Share the wonderful benefits of yoga and meditation and secret to leading a healthy balanced life. Discover spiritual essence of yoga and bring a greater sense of sacredness into daily life. Meditation, yoga, relaxation, healthy lifestyle at various centres. Brahma Kumaris Australia 27 Bordeaux Pde Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W brahmakumaris.org/au Centre offers free courses in Meditation, Positive Thinking, Afternoon retreats, workshops and seminars. Weekend retreats offered at Springbrook with a minimal charge to cover costs. All centres and programs are run by experienced volunteers. Fluidity Yoga 108 Lae Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W fluidityyoga.com.au Internationally acclaimed yoga exercise system. The focus is on building strength and endurance in core postural muscles. Suits individuals of all ages and ability. Galaxy Yoga Robina Town Centre/Carrara [email protected] W W galaxyyoga.com Sessions offered to all age groups. Discussion groups on well being, health and spirituality. Rejuvenate, revitalise and recuperate - private group sessions 101

104 welcome. It s your body so you choose the pace that s right for you - Live your life s desire. Mudgeeraba-Burleigh Glory on the Summit Mudgeeraba/Burleigh [email protected] Teaching Agui Yoga, Meditation plus The meaning of life discussion groups. Oneness Blessing Gold Coast [email protected] W W onenessgoldcoast.com Come experience the Oneness Blessing (non-denominational transfer of energy) for yourself at our regular oneness blessing mights on Mon and Thu at 7pm. Meditation, oneness blessings (trademark), oneness weekend retreats and seminars. Free of charge. Sahaja Yoga Southport Community Centre 6 Lawson St Room F2, Southport [email protected] W W sahajayoga.com.au A free, simple meditation technique that anyone can learn and practice easily anywhere and at any time throughout the world. Meet every Mon from 7pm - 8pm at address given. Shanti Yoga & Meditation 1/126 High St Southport Qld [email protected] W W shantiyoga.com.au Shanti Yoga is yoga made easy, effective and relevant to life. Over 30 on-going classes. Phone or check website for activities timetable. Soul Therapy Suite 5 Level 2 Runaway Bay Marina [email protected] W W soultherapy.com.au Relaxing and Nurturing Hatha yoga classes for optimum health. Nerang Cycle Centre and Paradise Point Hall. Highly experienced teacher/health practitioner. Cost: $17 for 90 min class, 5 classes $75, 10 classes $140. Religion and philosophies Churches and places of worship Anglican Catholic Church - Mermaid Beach (St James Church) 32 Dolphin Ave Mermaid Beach Mass each Sun at 9am. Phone for times of week-day and healing services, study/ discussion groups and other information. Anglican Catholic Church - Surfers Paradise (St Margarets) St Margarets Church Evandale Parkland Surfers Paradise [email protected] Sunday mass 8.30am at St Margarets Church, City of Gold Coast grounds, Bundall. Anglican Catholic Church - West Tweed Heads 7 Morley St Tweed Heads West Mass each Thu at 10am (11am DST). Phone for details of study/discussion groups Anglican Church Burleigh Heads (St Johns) 14 Park Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W anglicangoldcoast.org.au Ring for details of services. Anglican Church Isle of Capri (Church of the Holy Spirit) 73 Salerno St Isle of Capri [email protected] W W surfersanglican.com.au Ring for details of services of Church of the Holy Spirit and/or St. Johns, Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise. Anglican Church Mudgeeraba (The Church of the Good Shepherd) 4 Tarrant Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W anglicangoldcoast.org.au Ring for details of services. Anglican Church Nerang (St Margarets) 167 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd Nerang [email protected] W W anglicangoldcoast.org.au Ring for information of services. Office hours 9am - 12 noon Mon/Tue and 9am - 2pm Wed/Thu/Fri. Anglican Church Robina - Mermaid Beach (Trinity Anglican Mission) 186 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W tam.org.au Ring for details of services. Anglican Church Southport (St Peters) 83 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W southport.anglicangoldcoast.org.au Ring for details of services and ministries or check the web page above. Baptisms, weddings and funerals. Office open 8.30am pm Mon - Fri (except public holidays). Anglican Church Surfers Paradise (St Johns) 36 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfersanglican.com.au Ring for details of services for St. Johns at Surfers Paradise or Church of the Holy Spirit, 73 Salerno St, Surfers Paradise. Anglican Church Tweed Heads (St Cuthberts) Cnr Florence and Powell Sts Tweed Heads [email protected] W W stcuthbertschurch.info Ring for details of services. Anglican Parish of Coolangatta - Palm Beach St Paul s Anglican Church 69 Palm Beach Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W anglicangoldcoast.org.au Office at Palm Beach. Ring for details of services at St. Peters Church, Cnr Lanthan and Dutton Sts, Coolangatta ( ) and/or St. Pauls Church, 69 Palm Beach Ave, Palm Beach. Baha i Faith 137 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] 102

105 W W goldcoast.qld.bahai.org.au A world-wide religion that encourages unity of mankind. Open to all people. Discussion groups. Interfaith devotional service every Sun at 9.30am. Baptist Church - Hinterland 405 Hinkler Dr Worongary [email protected] W W goldcoast4christ.com Church service 9.30 am every Sunday. Baptist Church - Nerang 22 White St Nerang Sunday services are on at 9.30am and 6pm. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7pm. All welcome. Baptist Church - Reedy Creek 10 Gemvale Rd Reedy Creek [email protected] W W rcbc.org.au Services Sunday 9am and 5pm Baptist Church - Southport Cnr Nerang and Eugaree Sts Southport [email protected] W W southportbaptist.org.au Services Sunday 9.30am and 6pm. Baptist Church - Tugun/Tweed 24 Toolona St Tugun tuguntweed@ex .com.au W W tuguntweedbaptist.com.au Sunday service 9.30am. Craft Creations every second Tuesday at 9.30am and Wednesday playgroup 9.30am. C3 Church Coomera 6 Northwood St Upper Coomera [email protected] W W cccnorthgoldcoast.com Dedicated to helping people Live their best life. Our services can be best described as a gathering of people that have purpose. Service Times: Sun morning 9.30am, Sun evening 6pm. Fri night youth: 5.30pm - 7pm (5-8 years), 7.30pm - 9pm (8-12 years). C3 Church Currumbin 5 Queensbury Ave Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W c3c.org.au Contemporary Christian church promoting gifts of the Holy Spirit. Services Sun 10am and 5pm. Youth service Fri at 6.30pm. Catholic Church - Burleigh Heads Parish 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighheadscatholic.com.au Churches locations: Our Lady of the Way, 11th Ave, Palm Beach, Calvary Memorial Church, Santa Monica Rd, Miami, St. Benedict s Church, 2 Wallaby Dr, Mudgeeraba, Infant Saviour, 4 Park Ave, Burleigh Heads. For Mass times phone Catholic Church - Coolangatta/ Tugun Parish 42 O Connor St Tugun [email protected] W W coolangatta-tugunparish.org.au St. Augustine s and St. Monica s Churches. Ring for details of services. Catholic Church - Coomera Parish (St. Mary s) 185 Billinghurst Cres Upper Coomera [email protected] W W stmaryscoomera.org.au Ring or check website for details of services. Catholic Church - Runaway Bay Parish (Holy Family) 16 Simbai St Runaway Bay [email protected] W W holyfamilyrunawaybay.org.au Ring between 9am and 1pm Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri for mass times. Catholic Church - Southport Parish 31 Edmund Rice Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W scp.org.au Churches locations - Mary Immaculate, 31 Edmund Rice Dr, Ashmore, Guardian Angels, 99 Scarborough St, Southport and St. Joseph The Worker, 44 Imperial Pde, Labrador. Ring for Mass times. Catholic Church - St Brigids Nerang and St John s Beechmont McLaren St Nerang [email protected] W W stbrigidsparishnerang.org.au Ring parish office for details of services. Church office open from 9am pm Tue and Thu only. Catholic Church - Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W surfersparadiseparish.com.au Churches located at St. Vincents, 40 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise, Sacred Heart, 50 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters, Stella Maris, 268 Hedges Ave, Broadbeach. Ring for Mass times phone and office for further information. Catholic Church - Tweed Heads (St Josephs) Cnr Enid/Francis Sts Tweed Heads [email protected] W W stjosephs.org.au For Mass times only phone Mass: Sat 6pm, Sun 7am and 9am. Office hours Mon - Fri from 8.30am - 3pm. Catholic Filipino Australian Chaplaincy Gold Coast catholicfilipinoaustralianchapl@yahoo. com.au Filipino Mass 12 noon every 1 st Sun of each month at Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters. Fellowship lunch after mass at Casey Hall next to church. Filipino foods and drinks for sale every 1 st Sun of May. Christadelphian - GC ECCLESIA Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall Tallebudgera [email protected] Services Sun at 10am and Sunday school 9am. Regular activities Thurs night: Bible class and youth activities. Christian Community Church (CCCLiVE.TV) 14 Junction Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W ccclive.tv Ring for details of services or check our website. Church of Christ Southport Cnr Olsen Ave and Griffith Way Southport [email protected] W W scc.org.au 103

106 Christ-centred church connecting the community with programs for all ages. Service times on Sun: 9am and 5pm. Check our website for information on our Counselling Centre phone For the Church phone Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Gold Coast Areas W W lds.org.au/services Ring contact number above for details of all services. Office is open 8.30am pm so please leave a message if calling outside these hours and we will get back to you. Churches of Christ in Qld - Burleigh Heads 174 West Burleigh Rd West Burleigh [email protected] W W burleighheadschurchofchrist.org Services on Sun at 9am and 5pm with Sunday school conducted during the morning service. City Light Church PO Box 742 Biggera Waters [email protected] W W citylight.org.au Service held on Sun at 9.30am in the Performing Arts building, Coombabah High School, Pine Ridge Rd, Coombabah. CrossLife Church - Helensvale 23 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W hbchurch.org.au Ring or check our website for details of services. Dream Centre Christian Church Cnr Nerang-Broadbeach and Chisolm Rds Carrara [email protected] W W dreamcentre.com.au Services at am and 6.30 pm Sunday with Sunday school. Provide youth groups and counselling services. ARK d House provide food parcels for $25 Wed, Thu, Fri 2pm - 5pm. ECKANKAR - Experience the Light and Sound of God 3/14 Lavelle St Nerang [email protected] W W eckankar.org.au All welcome. Services or ECK Spiritual discussions 1 st Sun every month 10am. Open Sun 9am - 10am, 2 nd and 3 rd Tue 10.30am pm plus discussion. Community HU Chant 3 rd Sun 9.45am am. Free HU CD. Take your next spiritual step! miraclesinyourlife.org Elevation Church 1/492 Scottsdale Dr Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W elevationchurch.com.au Church services Varsity Lakes: Sun at 8am, 10.30am and 6.30pm. Also Sun 10am Service at: 56 Caloola Dr, Tweed Heads phone , Fax Eternity Presbyterian Church (NorthLinks - Helensvale) 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] WWeternitychurchgoldcoast.com.au Service on Sun at 9.30am (with separate Kid s Church for children) and mid-week Connect Groups. Filipino AOG - Jesus is Lord of All Surf City Church Surfers Paradise [email protected] WWyestojesus144.googlepages.com Service Sun at 2pm in small auditorium at Surfcity Church, 3046 Surfers Paradise Bvd, Surfers Paradise. GC Central Seventh-day Adventist Church & Life Development Centre 67 Warrener St Nerang [email protected] WWgoldcoastcentral.adventist.org.au Two worship programs each Sat. Small Bible study at 9.20am from beginners to adults and main Church Service at 10.50am. Children and youth services and Pathfinders program. Phone or see our website for more details. GC Chapel (AOG) Broadbeach State School Hall (James Centre) Old Burleigh Rd Broadbeach [email protected] WWgoldcoastchapel.org Services: Sunday at 9.30am and 5pm. Anointed Worship. Ministry of the Word. Great Kids program. Challenging youth and Young Adults programs. Uplifting Ladies groups. A Spiritual home where you can feel the love. GC Church of Christ State School Cnr Boowagon Rd/Gooding Dr Merrimac [email protected] W W goldcoastchurchofchrist.org Family service at 10am at the Merrimac State Primary School. All welcome. GC Hebrew Congregation Synagogue Inc PO Box 133, Surfers Paradise 34 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W goldcoasthc.org.au Services: Mon - Fri at 6.55am, Sun and public holidays at 8am, Fri night at 6.15pm. Office hours: from 9.30am - 1pm Mon, Wed and Fri. GC Japanese Church (Australian Christian Churches) Cnr Monaco St and GC Hwy Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W japanese-church.com Sunday 2pm Worship service and Children s program, Bible study and prayer, home group, gospel chorus, craft class, English class. For activity details see our website or contact us. GC Liberal Catholic Church 19 Kerr Ave Southport [email protected] W W smlcc.com.au GC North Anglican Church - Biggera Waters: Coomera: Oxenford 41 Brighton St Biggera Waters [email protected] W W goldcoastnorth.org.au Ring for details of services at (1). St James Church, 41 Brighton St, Biggera Waters, (2). Holy Rood Church, 192 Tamborine/ Oxenford Rd, Oxenford, (3). Sunday Sunset Church, Coomera Anglican College, Days Rd, Coomera. Generation Church Central Campus 49 Leda Drive Burleigh Heads [email protected] 104

107 W W generation.org Fri Night Youth 13-17yrs at 6pm, Sun 9.30am and 6pm, Northern campus: 7 Kohl St, Upper Coomera (Fri Night Youth yrs 6.30pm pm, Services Sun 9.30am). Visit website for further information. Genesis Christian Ministries 148 Eastlake St (Exit 75 off the M1) Carrara [email protected] W W genesisministries.com.au Revamp: Youth group for high school youth (Gr 7-Gr 12) held Fri 7pm - 9pm. Jetz: Primary school age children s group held Fri 5pm pm. Meals available from 6.15pm. All group meetings held during school terms. Greek Orthodox Church of St Anna 31a Crombie Ave Bundall [email protected] W W gocstanna.org Ring for Church service times. Helensvale Church Circle of Light Spiritual Church Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Circleoflight Spiritualchurch Helensvale (Facebook page) Come share the Light. Weekly guest clairvoyant. Spiritual healing and supper. Highway Christian Church 351 Creek St Ormeau [email protected] W W highway.com.au Contemporary live worship, real-life Biblebased teaching and quality youth and kids programs. Services Sun 8am/10am/5pm (offer Sunday school for children 4-12 years at 8am and 10am services). Hope Church (Australian Christian Church) Bldg 4/175 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W hopechurchaustralia.com Services weekly every Sun at 10am and at 6pm (on the last Sun of every month). Hope4 Kids: Kids church run during Sunday services. Hope Kids Club (school grades 2-6) and Hope Youth (school grades 7-12):Fri nights (run during school term) at 7pm. House of Dreams (Spiritualist Church) QCWA Hall Ventura St Mermaid Beach [email protected] Meditation and Development Circle. Meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Thu at 7pm. Find us on Facebook under House of Dreams Gold Coast. Impact Ministries PO Box 962 Nerang [email protected] W W impactministries.com.au Serve and encourage. Everyone welcome. Services: 1 Kookaburra Dr, Gilston on Sun at 9am (teaching), 5pm (ministry). Office: Tue, Wed, Thu 9am pm. Tue: Prayer meeting, Wed: Bible teaching, Fri: Young adults, Sat: Impact Youth phone Jehovahs Witnesses - GC Region Gold Coast Southport , phone numbers in yellow pages: Ashmore , Nerang, Coomera, Elanora, Helensvale, Oxenford, Mermaid Beach , Mudgeeraba, Mt Tamborine, Palm Beach, Paradise Point, Robina, Runaway Bay, Surfers Paradise , Robina. Kings Christian Centre Private Bag 68 Burleigh MDC Gemvale Rd Reedy Creek [email protected] W W kings.net.au Services on Sun at 9am and 6pm. Life Centre (TLC), Church (The) Senior Citizens Centre TE Peters Dr Broadbeach [email protected] W W thelifecentre.org.au Celebration service 10am every Sun at Broadbeach Senior Citizens Centre. Vision Youth meet Fri 6.30pm. Living Word Lutheran Church - Ashmore 641 Ashmore Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W livingwordashmore.org Modern worship with Holy Communion at 9am each Sun morning with songs and band. Office hours: Mon/Wed/Fri from 10.30am pm. Macedonian Orthodox Church Saint Nedela 219 Banyula Dr Gaven 4211 W W svetinikola.org.au Description of services provided on website. Metro Church 116 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] W W metro.org.au Services every Sun at 10am and 4pm. Revolution Youth on Fri nights from 7pm. Visit website for information on Kidzone (children) and Edge (young adults). Mosaic a Baptist Church 120 Mudgeeraba Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mosaicchurch.com.au Services: Sun 9am and 5pm. A church for people who care about building relationships. Mothers room and creche facilities available. Children s programs operate during Sun morning worship service. Mosque (GC Mosque) & Islamic Society of GC Inc 144 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W goldcoast.islam.com.au To strive for unity of all Muslims and better understanding between different ethnic communities. Open to all. Nerang Hinterland Church for Spiritual Growth Nerang Community Hall 34 Price St Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastspiritlink.com Services held Sun at 7pm in the Nerang Community Hall, Price St, Nerang. Meditations, healings and development groups. Also registered celebrant available. New Life Worship Centre Arundel 16 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W newlifeworshipcentre.com 105

108 Church service held 4.30pm Sunday. Transport available. As a community service after church, we have prepared food and give out free vegetables and groceries at our New Life Worship Centre, Arundel. Newlife Uniting Church Robina Worship and Community Centre 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Large regional Christ-centered church reaching out to all ages and ethnic origins and caring for the needs of the people on the Gold Coast. Ring for details of services and programs. North Gate Church 25 Oxenford Tamborine Rd Oxenford [email protected] W W northgatechurch.com.au We hold Sun services at 9.30am at Oxenford Coomera Youth Centre for all ages and we work within Northern Gold Coast communities. We also offer marriage/pre-marriage and relationship counselling and support for the community. Peoples Spiritualist Church Southport Community Centre Lawson St Southport [email protected] Enquiries above for services held 2 nd Sunday of the month at 10am. Room 7, upstairs at Lawson St Community Centre Powerhouse Christian Centre PCYC Cayuga St Nerang 4211 PO Box 2138 Nerang Ring for services held at Police Citizen s Club, Nerang. Presbyterian Church - Arundel 132 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W arundel.org.au Services at 9am (traditional) am (family) and 7pm (young adult), with programs for children and youth, and support for people at every stage of life. We have people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities in our church family. Presbyterian Church - Mudgeeraba 319 Mudgeeraba Rd Mudgeeraba W W mudgeerabapresbyterian.org.au Service on Sun at 9am. Sunday Bible study and prayer meeting at 4pm. Please ring or see our website for more information. Presbyterian Church - Robina Cnr Cottesloe Dr and University Dr Robina [email protected] W W robina.org.au Services on Sun at 10am and 6.30pm. Please ring or see our website for more information. All welcome. Presbyterian Church - Tweed Heads Wharf St and Cnr Florence St Tweed Heads W W tweedpresbyterian.com Services on Sun at 10am (d.s.t.) and 5pm. Please phone or see our website for more information. Presbyterian Church (Christ Church) - Palm Beach/Currumbin C/o Currumbin Primary School Philip St Currumbin [email protected] W W christ-church.org.au Christ Church meets on the Gold Coast in Robina and in Currumbin. Services Sun at 9.30am at Currumbin Primary School and at the Robina Primary School 10am. Please see our website for further details. Reach Out for Christ 288 Gooding Dr [email protected] W W rofc.com.au Teaching the uncompromised Word of God as the solid foundation for the Christian life, with signs and wonders following. Everyone welcome. Services: Tue 7.30pm prayer meeting, Wed 10am healing service, Sun 9.30am and 6.30pm services. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Clear Island Waters Ring or for further information for venues and meeting times. All welcome. No pressure to join. Can also [email protected]. River of Praise Church PO Box 704 Robina DC [email protected] Meet on Sun at 10am and 6pm at 2 Moana Ave, Broadbeach Waters. Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox Parish PO Box 448 SBC Southport Tonga Pl, Parkwood E E saintbarnabas.org.au English speaking parish. Salvation Army - Gold Coast Temple Wardoo St Southport W W salvationarmy.org.au Services Sun at 9.30am and 4.30pm. Sunday school 10am. Youth Fri at 7pm. Office hours 9.30am pm. Salvation Army - Palm Beach/ Elanora Corps Cnr KP McGrath Dr/Kalamunda Cl Elanora W W salvationarmy.org.au Church services 9am Sun. Welfare officer available on Mon, Tue and Thu from 10am - 1pm phone Sanctuary of Inner Peace (Spiritualist Church) Community Centre Tugun Services on the 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Sun of the month at 1.30pm. Guest speaker, flower readings, spiritual healing. Set Free Christian Church PO Box 2760 Southport [email protected] W W setfree.org.au Service on Sun at Musgrave Hill Primary School, Nakina St, Southport. Seventh-day Adventist Church - Reedy Creek 7-9 Bridgman Dr Reedy Creek [email protected] WWreedycreek.adventist.org.au Service Sat at 10.50am pm with bible Study or Sabbath School from 9.20am am. Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Surfers Paradise C/o Burleigh Heads Uniting Church 2 Burleigh St Burleigh Heads

109 Meets every Sat at Burleigh Heads Uniting Church. Sabbath School 9.30am, Divine Service 11am. Children, Youth and Adults provided for. All welcome. South Coast and Hinterland Spiritualist Church Mudgeeraba Heritage Post Office Railway St Mudgeeraba Church Service held at Railway St, Nerang. Enquiries for services held every 2 nd Sun of the month at 10am. Southland Christian Church 60 Gaven Arterial Rd Maudsland [email protected] W W slcc.net.au Services 8am, 10am and 6pm Sundays. Southport Gospel Chapel Cnr Scarborough/High Sts Southport [email protected] Christian Community Churches of Australia Gospel chapel. Ring for details of services. Southport Trinity Lutheran Church Carey Lane Southport W W tlc.qld.edu.au Ring for details of church services and other activities or visit our website. Spiritualist Peoples Church Community Rooms Lawson St Southport Church Service on the 2 nd Sunday of the month at 10am at the Community Rooms, Lawson St, Southport. St Andrews Lutheran Church Tallebudgera Creek Rd West Burleigh W W standrewslutherangoldcoast.com Contemporary family service at 9am every Sunday. Classic liturgical service at 7.30am on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays of the month. St Michael s Liberal Catholic Community 19 Kerr Ave Southport [email protected] W W smlcc.org.au St Michael s LC Community, located in Southport, is a non-judgemental, inclusive community. The LC church suggests principles which people are free to accept or reject. Services 9am 1 st Sun (Eucharist), 3 rd Sun Heart Circle, 5 th Sun TBA. Weekday Mass. SurfCity Christian Church 3046 GC Hwy (cnr Clifford St) Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surfcity.org.au Services on Sun at 9.30am and 6pm. Surfcity International Training College phone Temple Shalom Gold Coast 25 Via Roma (Cnr St Paul s Place) Isle of Capri [email protected] W W templeshalomgoldcoast.org.au Progressive synagogue, welcoming all, providing spiritual, educational and social opportunities for the Gold Coast Jewish community. Meet Fri 6.30pm and Sat 10am. Office hours Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm. The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of The Southern Cross [Catholic] Coomera [Chapel of St Stephen] St Stephens Church Reserve Rd Coomera [email protected] W W ordinariate.org.au Holy Mass Sundays 9am. Please ring for further details. Uniting Church - Ashmore (Church of the Good Shepherd) 144 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] W W ucaqld.com.au Please ring for details of services. Uniting Church - Banora Point Parish Darlington Dr Banora Point [email protected] W W ucaqld.com.au Please ring for location and service times. Uniting Church - Burleigh Heads 2 Burleigh St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W ucaqld.com.au Church service 9am Sun. Please ring or see our details on the website. Uniting Church - Coolangatta Tweed Heads Parish McLean St (Cnr Lanham St) Coolangatta W W ucareqld.com.au Ring for details of service times. Uniting Church - Coomera (Living Rivers) 7/12 Esplanade Coomera [email protected] W W livingriversunitingchurch.org.au Please ring for details of services. Uniting Church - Elanora 17 Applecross Way Elanora [email protected] W W elanorauniting.com.au Please ring for details of services for Southern Gold Coast. Office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 12 noon. Uniting Church - Mudgeeraba 89 Franklin Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W ucaqld.com.au Please ring for details of services and programs available. Community Care phone Uniting Church - Nerang (Living Rivers) 5 Nerang River Dr Nerang [email protected] W W livingriversunitingchurch.org.au Please ring for details of services. Uniting Church - Paradise Point 126 Paradise Pde Paradise Point [email protected] W W ucaqld.com.au Everyone welcome. Please ring for details of services. Office open Tue and Thu 9am - 12 noon. Uniting Church - Southport Cnr Short and Scarborough Sts Southport [email protected] W W southportunitingchurch.org.au Please ring for details of services. Office open Mon - Fri 9am - 12 noon. 107

110 Word of Life Church 136 Brygon Creek Dr Upper Coomera of lifechurch.com WWwordoflifechurch.com.au Sun services: 9.30am and 6pm. Children s church and preaching and teaching on Sun. Program for young people called FreeFall every 2 nd week, Lots of fun at camp outs, youth program, women s studies, men s studies, home study groups Wed/Thu evening. Yahwei Adonai Church Inc Suite Davenport St Southport [email protected] Church services Sun at 9.30am and Wed 7pm. Ladies group Wed 9.30am, Youth Fri 7pm, Men s group Sun 7pm. Visit the lonely and those in need of help or prayer. Spanish spoken if needed. Fellowship groups Aglow International Gold Coast Broadbeach Senior Citizens Club [email protected] A network of caring Christian women offering friendship and support to women of all ages. Meet on the 4 th Thu of each month 11am pm. Every nation touched and every heart changed. Impact Ministries PO Box 962 Nerang [email protected] W W impactministries.com.au Home groups. Tue: Prayer meeting, Wed: Bible teaching, Fri: Young adults, Sat: Impact youth phone Office: Tue, Wed, Thu 9am pm. Services: 9am and 5pm Sun at 1 Kookaburra Dr, Gilston. Everyone welcome. Krishnamurti Australia Inc 2206 Springbrook Rd Springbrook [email protected] W W krishnamurtiaustralia.org The DVD screening and dialogue will take place on the 2 nd Saturday of each month at 10.30am at 2206 Springbrook Rd Springbrook Salvation Army Women s Activities (The) Cnr Wardoo and Southport-Nerang Sts Southport [email protected] W W salvos.org.au/goldcoast Women s weekly meeting Wed morning tea 9.30am, fellowship 10am, Patchwork Easyas Thu 9.30am, Mainly Music Tue and Fri am Shanti Yoga 1/126 Scarborough St Southport Qld [email protected] W W shantiyoga.com.au Everyday wisdom. Eastern philosophies. Phone or check website for activities timetable. Religious education groups Baha i Faith 137 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.bahai.org.au Discussion groups on world religions. Sathya Sai Baba Organisation of Australia Helensvale Community Centre Willow Vale Centre W W saiaustralia.org.au/groups 7.30 to 8.30 Thu weekly Helensvale. Willow Vale Fri at 7pm. Build fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. Education in human values. Discussion on spiritual teachings. Devotional singing services. SU Qld 126 Barry Pde Fortitude Valley QLD [email protected] W W suqld.org.au Chaplaincy services in state schools, Christian clubs in primary and secondary schools. Camping programs in primary and secondary schools. Beach and urban missions during school vacations. Training diploma or certificate. Sport Aero clubs Southport Flying Club Inc PO Box 184 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W southportflyingclub.com Private flying club. Ordinary or social membership available by nomination. Club rooms, with up-to-date modern facilities, is situated on the airfield. Various functions held throughout the year. Archery GC Archery Club Inc Golden Valley Rd (off Tallebudgera Creek Rd) Tallebudgera Valley [email protected] W W goldcoastarchery.com Friendly welcoming club, shooting the target (olympic) archery disciplines. Shooting times: 9am - 12 noon every Sun. Regular come and try sessions for those who want to have a go. Ring or call in to arrange a session. Costs include all gear and tuition. Hinterland Field Archers Inc Hymix Rd Gaven [email protected] W W hinterlandarchery.org.au Field archery consists of using various types of bows to hit score zones on targets situated in the field at varying distances. Club and sanctioned shoots at various clubs. Family sport from 5-70 years. Advice on correct equipment and safe use. North Albert Field Archers 64 Sandy Creek Rd Yatala [email protected] W W northalbert.com Club has practice butts and 2 permanent paper ranges consisting of 20 paper targets available to members 7 days a week. Canteen, shower and toilet block, 3D competitions, indoor range, practice range. Take Exit 38 at Yatala Pie Shop. Athletics Border Striders PO Box 982 Coolangatta [email protected] WWborderstriders.net Athletics, running, recreation, health and fitness club, etc. Google Border Striders for further information. GC Little Athletics Centre Pizzey Dr (off Oceanic Dr) Miami

111 W W goldcoastlittleathletics.com.au Track and field for 6yrs - 16 years. To develop children of all abilities by promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community involvement. Friendly competition Fri night. Sessions during the week. GC Masters Athletics Griffith University Southport [email protected] W W mastersathletics.com.au Ring for details of events including Pan Pacific Masters Games. Based at the Gold Coast athletic track at Griffith University Campus. Train on Sun 7am at the track. GC Victory Athletics Club PO Box 87 Griffith University [email protected] W W goldcoastathletics.org.au Coaching and local competition and State championships in all track and field events. Enters teams in State relays and Qld club championships. Males and females from 12 years of age. Pan Pacific Masters Games & GC Airport Marathon (Events Queensland GC) PO Box 4920 GCMC [email protected] W W mastersgames.com.au Events Queensland Gold Coast manage both the Pan Pacific Masters Games in Nov and the Gold Coast Airport Marathon so please phone above number for any information required. Qld Athletic League Inc C Brighton Pde Southport [email protected] Conducts athletic carnivals throughout the state, this includes The Gold Coast Australia Day Gift. Ring for details of events for juniors, open and masters. Race and Fitness Walking Group City of Gold Coast Athletics Track Griffith University Parkwood [email protected] Meet at City of Gold Coast Athletics Track at 5pm Thu for technique and speed work and other times for road walks. Included is the championships at Pizzey Park. All ages (Little Athletics to Masters) and abilities catered for. Join a fun group of motivated people. Runaway Bay Amateur Athletics Inc Lae Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] Summer and winter competition and training at athletic track Lae Dr, Runaway Bay. Runaway Bay Little Athletics Lae Dr (opposite KFC) Runaway Bay [email protected] W W rbla.com.au Track and field program for children aged 5-17yrs. Season: September to March. Please consult our website for complete information. Athletes must be registered prior to their 1 st day of competition. enquiries preferred. Southport Runners & Walkers Inc Broadwater Parklands Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W southportrw.org Promotes fitness and health in the community. Meet Sun mornings at our club room behind the statue of the girl on the hill holding a teddy bear. Distances 5km though to 20kms. Informal and friendly in its approach to running and walking. Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club Miami [email protected] W W sptc.com.au Triathlon training: swimming, biking and running. Children s training also. Train at Miami Pool at Pacific Pde, Burleigh Bears carpark, Pizzy Park athletics etc. for Bike, Swim and Run. Winter/Summer programs. Australian rules football AFL Gold Coast Juniors PO Box 5898 Bundall [email protected] W W aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au Clubs: Broadbeach, Burleigh, Coomera, Labrador, Carrara, Pacific Pines, Palm Beach/Currumbin, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads, Ormeau, Mudgeeraba and Robina. For children aged 5 to 15 years. Broadbeach CATS (AFL) Dunlop Ct Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W broadbeachcats.com.au Home of the Broadbeach Cats Australian Rules Football and the Broadbeach Robina Cricket Clubs. Caters for all grades from juniors through to seniors and oldboys. Club has gaming machine facilities and dinner Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat nights. Broadbeach Cats Junior Australian Football Club Merrimac Oval Dunlop Ct Mermaid Waters [email protected] WWbroadbeach.aflq.com.au Ring for information on days and times of training and play. Burleigh Bombers Australian Football Club 111 Christine Ave Burleigh Waters W W burleighbombers.com Junior and senior Australian Rules Football club. Bistro, gaming, TAB facilities and courtesy bus available. Check website or phone for details of teams and fixtures. Burleigh Bombers Junior Australian Football Club Godfrey Oval 111 Christine Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W bbjafl.com.au Organised matches for the season for teams from Auskick to under 16 s teams. Coaching clinics for public and private schools. For City of Gold Coast ground closure information hotline phone For AFL GC Juniors phone Carrara Junior Australian Football Club Alan Nielson Oval Nielson Rd Carrara [email protected] W W [email protected] We are a family orientated Junior AFL club, catering for all ages between 6 years and 18 years. We offer excellent facilities and a professional group of volunteers ensuring your child receives the best possible experience while playing our great game. 109

112 Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Australian Rules Football Club 22 Appel St Kirra W W australianrulesfootball.com.au Part of Twin Towns Recreational Sports Club and Coolangatta/Kirra Sports Club located at Len Peak Oval, 22 Appel St, Kirra. Coomera Magpies Junior Australian Rules Football Club PO Box 210 Oxenford 4210 Coomera Sports Park Oval Beattie Rd Coomera [email protected] W W coomeramagpiesafc.com.au We provide junior age groups from Auskick 5 years old to under 16 years of age in the juniors and we provide for under 18 s and division 3 seniors teams. Also have a Reserves Team. Labrador Junior Australian Football Club Cooke-Murphy Oval Ashton St Labrador [email protected] W W labradorjuniorafc.com.au Promote AFL for young people in the community aged from 7-16 years for club football and 5-6 years for Auskick. Organised matches for the season. Public and private schools. Labrador Tigers AFC & Sports Club Inc Cooke-Murphy Oval 28 Ashton St Labrador [email protected] W W labradortigers.com.au Australian Football Club with sports ground, change rooms, bar, meals, gaming lounge and function room. Bistro open 7 days. Proud history in the local community. Ormeau Bulldogs Junior AFL Club 83 Halfway Dr Norfolk Village State School Ormeau [email protected] W W ormeauafl.com.au Organised matches for the season. Our vision is for children to learn new skills, work and help each other in a disciplined team structure, make new friends and have fun. Ring for training and match details. Masters for over 30 s and cheerleaders 4 years plus. Pacific Pines Junior Australian Football Club Flooded Gum Park PO Box 3399 Helensvale Town Centre [email protected] W W pacpowerafc.com Club address: Flooded Gum Park McCauley Pde, Pacific Pines Blvd, Pacific Pines. Training: Mon and Wed 4pm - 5pm for ages 4-5 years, under 9 s, 10 s, 11 s and on Tue and Thu from 4pm pm for under 12 s and under 14 s. Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Rules Football Club Throwover Dr Salk Oval Palm Beach [email protected] W W pbc.aflq.com.au Football oval. Clubrooms, change rooms, showers and canteen. Open age and junior teams. Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Complex bar open daily from 9.30am. We are also on Facebook. Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Australian Football Club Inc Salk Oval Thrower Dr Palm Beach secretary@[email protected] W W aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au At our club we provide qualified coaching staff to teach the boys and girls from 5 to 16 years how to play the game of Aussie Rules. We want the players to enjoy the game, make new friends and have fun. Robina Australian Rules Football club 2 Prospect Ct Robina [email protected] W W robinaroos.com.au Provide training facility and host competition matches at senior level. Southport Sharks Australian Rules Football Club Cnr Musgrave and Olsen Ave Southport [email protected] W W southportsharks.com.au Football field hire for sports and training area. Full facilities available on site. Southport Sharks Junior Australian Football Club Fankhauser Res Musgrave Ave Southport [email protected] W W southportsharks.com.au Organised matches for the season. Coaching clinics at public and private schools. Ages: under 6 s to under 18 s. Grounds: Cnr Olsen/Musgrave Aves, Southport. Ring for training times. For AFL GC Juniors phone Surfers Paradise Demons Junior Australian Football Club Sir Bruce Small Park Ashmore Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W surfersparadiseafc.com.au Organised matches for season. Coaching clinics for public and private schools. For AFL GC Juniors phone or check aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au Tweed Coolangatta Junior Australian Football Club Len Peak Oval Appel St Kirra [email protected] WWtweedcoolangattajafc.com.au Organised matches for the season. Coaching clinics. Public and private schools. For AFL Gold Coast Juniors phone Baseball Alleygators Baseball Club Cnr Andrews/Tallebudgera Connection Rds Tallebudgera Valley 4228 PO Box 228, Elanora Qld [email protected] W W alleygators.baseball.com.au Seniors, Masters and Juniors. 2 baseball fields: 1 fully fenced - day/night facility and second partly fenced. Multi-purpose field catering for Juniors and Seniors. Canteen, diamond, member parking. Coomera Cubs Baseball Club Gambamora Park Riverside Rd PO Box 64, Oxenford [email protected] W W coomera.baseball.com.au Major League, Juniors, Seniors and Masters. Facilities include canteen, playground, diamond and member parking. Visit website for further information on days of play. 110

113 GC Baseball Assoc (G.C.B.A.) PO Box 5304 GCMC Bundall W W gcba.baseball.com.au A fun exciting team sport with several Gold Coast teams: Coomera Cubs, Runaway Bay Dolphins, Surfers Paradise Baseball, Nerang Cardinals, Mudgeeraba Red Sox, Robina Braves and Alleygators. Juniors 5-17 yrs, mixed Seniors (men and women) 16 yrs and over. Mudgeeraba Baseball Club Firth Park Sporting Complex Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeeraba.baseball.com.au Juniors 5-17 years, Mixed Seniors (Men and Women) 16 years and over. Season from October to March. Club facilities include: clubhouse, diamond, function centre, gym, canteen, bar, showers, playground and hall hire. Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club Inc Carol Moore Park Dugandan St Nerang [email protected] W W nerang.baseball.com.au Juniors 5-17 years, mixed Seniors (Men and Women) 16 years and over. Season from October to March. Facilities: clubhouse, canteen, diamond, BBQ area and playground. Ring for information on training and play times. Robina Braves Baseball Club Inc PO Box 685 Robina [email protected] W W robina.baseball.com.au Juniors/Seniors/Women s and Masters teams: Family oriented club catering to all ages and levels of experience. T-Ball (u8 years). Baseball is played all year round. Facilities: Licensed premises, BBQ area, canteen, clubhouse, diamond, playground. Runaway Bay Dolphins Baseball Club Paul Scanlan Oval Paradise Pde Paradise Point [email protected] W W runawaybay.baseball.com.au Coaching for all players of all ages from experienced to those learning the basic skills: Juniors 5-17 years, mixed Seniors (Men and Women) 16 years and over to Masters. Clubhouse, canteen, BBQ area, diamond, member parking. Season from October to March. Surfers Paradise Baseball Club Sir Bruce Small Park Allchurch Ave Benowa [email protected] W W surfersbaseball.com Juniors (8-U18 years), Seniors (A, B and C grades), Masters (over 35) and Womens (open). Facilities include: clubhouse, canteen and bar, 2 diamonds, batting tunnel and machines, spectator viewing area etc. Basketball GC Celtics Basketball Club Inc PO Box 5079 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W goldcoastceltics.com.au Celtics Basketball Club is an affiliated club of GC City Regional Basketball Association. Runs active programs for Miniballers, Juniors, Seniors, Veterans and players with disabilities. HQ Carrara Basketball Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, Carrara. GC City Regional Basketball Assoc (GCCRBA) PO Box 3311 Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoast.basketball.net.au GCCRBA is actively engaged with the community and run both junior and senior competitions. Also provides training, coaching and education, supportive team environments and the development of social relations. RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium [email protected] W W rollerblaze.com Social wheelchair basketball - come and try. All equipment provided. Thu night social competition. All details on the website. Seahawks GC Basketball Assoc Sports Dr Runaway Bay 4216 PO Box 1144, Runaway Bay [email protected] W W seahawksgc.com.au Basketball competitions and training programs for children and adults. Varsity Vipers Basketball Club Varsity College Sports Stadium Assembly Dr Varsity Lakes 4227 [email protected] W W getactivegoldcoast.com.au Varsity Vipers welcomes children of all ages from beginner to representative level. We provide a fun, competitive, learning environment and welcome you to join us for skills training on Sat mornings. First visit Free. BMX Ashmore BMX Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W Facebook.com/ashmorebmx Formed in 1980 and sponsored by City of Gold Coast. Located on the corner of Cotlew St and Currumburra Rd, Ashmore. Track phone is only answered when the club is operating. BMX Queensland P0 Box 1238 Carindale W W bmxq.org.au State body responsible for the growth of the sport BMX in Queensland. There are 32 clubs located across the State with members aged from 4 years to 60 plus. Check the website for club required. Nerang BMX Club Cnr Morteson/Cayuga Sts Nerang [email protected] W W nerangbmx.com Junior, Senior sport. Newcomers welcome. The facility is totally maintained by dedicated members and supporting businesses as well as grants applied for each year. Bowls Benowa Bowls Club Inc Cnr Carrara St and Ashmore Rd Benowa [email protected] W W clubbenowa.com 111

114 Bowls Club for men and women. Social and competition bowling, barefoot bowls Fri nights and Sun, bistro, free function room hire, poker machine, visitors welcome. Bowls Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed PO Box 124 Elanora W W gctbowls.org.au Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed is a voluntary non-profit organisation dedicated to the co-ordination of the 23 lawn bowls clubs on the Gold Coast. Broadbeach Bowls & Community Club Inc 169 Surf Pde Broadbeach [email protected] W W broadbeachbowls.com To prosper the game of lawn bowls. Coaching, competitions, TV room. Dining room open for lunch Tue-Fri and for dinner 7 days. Licensed bar. Caters for men and women over 18 years. Barefoot Bowls any day. Burleigh Heads Bowls Club Connor St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighbowls.org.au Bowls 6 days with Barefoot Bowls Sun and night Bowls Tue and Thu from October-March. Fully airconditioned clubhouse with bar and poker machines. Bistro open for lunch and dinner 7 days with breakfast on Sun. For Function catering phone Coolangatta Bowls Club Cnr Scott and Warner Sts Coolangatta [email protected] W W coolangattabowlsclub.com Men s and ladies social and competition bowls. Ring for days and times. We play barefoot bowls on Sun. For roll-ups and coaching enquire at the bar. GC All Sports Social Bowls Club Inc Various Gold Coast Venues [email protected] Social bowls for men at various Gold Coast Clubs on Tue. Club motto: Combining Friendship with Charity. Conducts big charity event every year. Contact Kevin for details. GC Branch Past Presidents Bowls Assoc PO Box 1266 Coolangatta [email protected] Club for past presidents of any bowls club. Play at different clubs monthly. New members welcome. GC Girls Bocce Assoc C/o Italo/Aust Club PO Box 77 Broadbeach Maintaining the sport of Bocce Wed 9am - 12 noon. Meet at 18 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters. GC Lawn Bowls and Community Club Inc 14 Kalimna Dr Broadbeach Waters Social and competition bowls. Poker machines, licensed club. Bistro open from Wed - Sat in the evenings from 5.30pm. GC Past Presidents Ladies Bowling Social Club Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach Bowls and social club for past presidents of ladies bowls clubs. Coach trips arranged to different bowls clubs. Ring above number for meetings at Share n Care Centre, 10th Ave, Palm Beach on the 1 st Mon of each month at 9.30am. GC Teachers Bowls Club 12 Jimmieson Ave Labrador [email protected] Monthly visit to other clubs. Ring for details of monthly program. Helensvale Bowls Club Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W clubhelensvale.com.au Social and competition bowls. Gaming room, bistro, Cafe 22. Lunch and dinner 7 days. Live entertainment and gaming. Courtesy bus. McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls Club Cayuga St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangbowls.com.au Ladies start play on Wed morning at 8.30am. Our club welcomes new members whether established players or beginners. Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc phone is the home of McKenzie Park Bowls Club. McKenzie Park Mens Bowls Club Cayuga St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangbowls.com.au Play Tue: Open Medley Pairs, Thu: Mens Triples, Fri: Coaching by arrangement. 2 Greens. Pokies, Licensed club, Bistro dining. Bowls Office open Mon 9am - 11am. Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc phone is the home of McKenzie Park Bowls Club. Mermaid Beach Bowls Club 9 Markeri St Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W mermaidbowls.com.au Mens and ladies lawn bowls club. 3 greens. Ring for details of play. Lounge, bar, bistro and function room. Keno, poker machines. Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Inc 1 Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] WWmudgeerababowlsclub.com Known as the Friendly Bowls Club. We welcome bowlers of all ages, whether experienced or new. Also welcome social members to enjoy our club facilities. Men s day: Wed, Ladies Day: Thu and social bowls: Fri and Sat. Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Inc Cnr Musgrave/Kumbari Aves Southport [email protected] W W musgravebowls.com Ladies and men s bowls. Fully licensed. Bistro (lunch daily, Dinner 6 nights-no Mon), poker machines, Keno and bingo. Social membership. Live entertainment, promotions and activities. Courtesy bus operates daily. Games room: phone Caterer: phone Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc Cayuga St Nerang [email protected] 112

115 W W nerangbowls.com.au Licensed club. Pokies, Keno, ATM. Bistro lunch and dinner with specials Mon - Sat. We are the home of McKenzie Park Men s and McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls Club phone Mon 9am - 11am for times of play. Barefoot bowls. Courtesy bus. Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc 22 Thrush Ave Paradise Point [email protected] W W paradisepointbowls.com Lawn Bowls Juniors years and Seniors 18 years plus. 2 grass Greens and spectacular under cover green. Play all week. Play Mon on covered green (bookings are essential). Bistro, poker machines, Keno, entertainment. Licensed club. Robina Bowls Club 263 Ron Penhaligon Way Robina [email protected] W W robinabowlsclub.com Men s and ladies Bowls Club. Barefoot bowls and lawn bowls coaching every Sun from 12 noon - 5pm. Gold Coin donation. South Tweed Sports - Bowls 4 Minjungbal Dr Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W southtweedsports.com.au Licensed club facilities. Bowling greens and indoor carpet bowls. Offer social, competitive, mixed, pennant, premier league, poker machines, free entertainment and activities. Bistro and coffee shop. Southport Bowls Club Inc Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W southportbowls.com.au Southport Bowls Club welcome visitors. Bar facilities, bistro and games room. Ladies bowls day on Thu, Tue to Sat mixed bowls. Closed Sun and Mon. Dinner Wed and Fri and Lunch Tue-Sat. Large hall for hire. Tugun Bowls Club Inc Kaleena St Tugun [email protected] W W tugunbowls.com.au Bowls club for ladies and men also juniors (boys and girls). Competitions and club championships. Licenced club facilities and bowling greens. Poker machines. Wharf and Tweed Heads Bowls Club Ltd Florence St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W thbc.com.au 4 outdoor greens and full-sized eight rink. Fully airconditioned. indoor bowling green. Dining facilities, bands and floor shows. Must be over 18. Free bus service from Runaway Bay to Tweed Heads. Free child minding. Fun, food, friendship. Open 9.30am - 9pm. Woongoolba Bowls Club Inc Cabbage Tree Point Rd Cabbage Tree Point [email protected] Barefoot social bowls the last Sun of each month. Mufti competition every Tue. Ladies club day every Thu. 7 day bar facilities. Restaurant open from 6pm Thu - Sun. Members draw Fri night. Visitors and guests welcome. Come visit us at gateway to the bay! Calisthenics Helensvale Calisthenic Dance Academy Helensvale Community Centre Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvalecalisthenics.com A sport that is unique to Australia. Learn elements of dance, gymnastics, ballet, singing and acting. This sport also develops confidence, coordination, strength, grace and team spirit along with musical appreciation. Meet new friends while having fun. Southern Stars Calisthenics Club Tallebudgera Creek Rd Community Centre Tallebudgera [email protected] W W southernstarscal.com Ballet, gymnastics, singing and dancing all in the one class. Competitions or recreational classes for 2 to 16 years at Mudgeeraba and Tallebudgera. Canoeing Coomera Watersports Club Ltd 33 Watersports Lane Oxenford [email protected] Community facility situated between the Coomera River and Regatta Waters Lake, Oxenford. We cater for all ages and abilities. School and sporting groups welcome. Currumbin Creek Canoe Club PO Box 903 Palm Beach joholman@oz .com.au currumbincreek.canoe.org.au Competition and recreational paddling for all age groups. Meets every Sat morning at Thrower House, northern side of Currumbin Creek, just upstream of Thrower Drive bridge at 8am and other times as indicated on the website. Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club Paddlers Club Varisty Lakes [email protected] W W nrcc.canoe.org.au Competition for all ages. Members from years. Small club with friendly members. Coach for learners and technique improvements. Sat morning training now at Varsity Lakes followed by chat and coffee. Club house at new sports house at Varsity Lakes. Cricket Bilambil Sports Complex - Terranora Lakes Cricket Club 71 Bilambil Rd Bilambil W W bilambilsportsclub.com.au Ring for days and play at Bilambil Sports Complex. Club house. 3 playing fields. Training nets. Broadbeach CATS (Cricket) Dunlop Ct Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W broadbeachcats.com.au Home of the Broadbeach Robina Cricket Clubs and the Australian Rules Football. Caters for all grades from juniors through to seniors and old boys. The club has gaming machine facilities and Dinner Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat nights. Burleigh Cricket Club 111 Christine Ave Burleigh Waters [email protected] W W burleighcricket.com.au 113

116 Home ground at John Handley Oval is overlooked by Burleigh Sports Club with poker machines, TV s showing every sport etc, TAB, Keno, fully licensed restaurant, bar, etc. Training facilities consists of 4 fully-lit synthetic training nets, dressing sheds. Coomera Hope Island Cricket Club 25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd Oxenford 4210 PO Box 183, Oxenford [email protected] W W chicc.net Senior, junior and Masters teams. Juniors from under 10 s to under 17 years. Ring or check the web site for days and times of play. Cricket Gold Coast Ltd PO Box 214 Runaway Bay W W cricketgoldcoast.com Controlling body for local and other cricket matches. 14 member clubs. Very strong senior and junior representative programs. Secure affiliation of all clubs in the Gold Coast region, settle disputes etc, and will pass information to affiliated clubs. GC District Cricket Club - The Dolphins PO Box 723 Robina Qld 4226 Kerrydale Oval Priddeys Rd Robina [email protected] W W qldcricket.com.au/clubs/dolphins Modern clubhouse. Excellent playing field and practice facilities. Experienced coaching staff. 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th grades as well as under 18 s. For information of play and venues please contact. GC Junior Cricket Assoc Inc Cheltenham Drive [email protected] W W cricketgoldcoast.com Controlling body for Gold Coast junior cricket clubs. Meet Cheltenham Oval, Robina. Helensvale Pacific Pines Cricket Club 59 Parkes Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvalecricketclub.com Offer a family friendly competitive cricket club for residents all around the north Gold Coast Region. Teams play in the Gabba Sporting Products Cup competition. Refurbished clubhouse. Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts Cricket Club PO Box 2190 Nerang BC 4211 Lot 2, Nielsens Rd, Carrara W W mndcc.com.au Largest senior and junior cricket club on the Gold Coast. Check our website for current information regarding sign-on and training days and up coming events etc. Mudgeeraba Nerang Junior Cricket Club Inc PO Box 2190 Nerang BC 4211 Lot 2, Nielsens Rd, Carrara W W mndcc.com.au Largest senior and junior cricket club on the Gold Coast. Please check our website for current information regarding sign-on and training days and up coming events. Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club Inc PO Box 381 Elanora [email protected] W W pbccc.qld.cricket.com.au Senior and junior teams. Teams in all divisions from 1sts to 5ths and over 40 s. Grounds at Salk Oval, Cnr Thrower Dr Palm Beach and Mallawa Dr, Palm Beach. For juniors phone Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Cricket Club Salk Oval Sarawak Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W pbccc.qld.cricket.com.au Junior cricket club catering for ages under 10 to under 17 years. Also Have a Go (In2Cricket) for ages 6, 7 and 8 year olds. Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc 1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd Woongoolba [email protected] W W tennisqueensland.com.au/pimpamatennis Cricket grounds available with interclub competitions held each year. Club phone number Queens Cricket Club Geoffrey Ave Southport [email protected] W W queenscricket.com Ring for information on play for both junior and senior club members or visit website. Players and social members welcomed equally. Runaway Bay Cricket Club Inc PO Box 65 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W runawaybaycricketclub.com.au 6 Senior teams. Junior teams. Excellent facilities including: 4 synthetic training nets, 3 grounds, playground, full catering and bar facilities. See website for more details. Meets at club rooms, 2 Sports Dr, Runaway Bay. Southport-Labrador Cricket Club PO Box 135 Labrador W W southportlabradorcricket.com Senior teams and junior under 10 s, 11 s, 12 s, 14 s, 15 s and 17 s teams. Seniors of all ages and experience levels welcome and catered for. Ring for training times. Oval at Morrie Glasman Oval, Lot 15 Allied Dr, Arundel. Southport-Labrador Junior Cricket Club PO Box 135 Labrador W W southportlabradorcricket.com Juniors 8-16 years, Milo in Cricket 5-8 years. Junior fixtures for Under 10 s/11 s/12 s/13 s/15 s and 17 s. Ring for training at Morrie Glassman Oval, Lot 15 Allied Dr, Arundel. Croquet Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc Chelsea Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W croquetqld.org Association croquet (Tue, Thu and Sat), Golf Croquet (Mon, Wed and Sat), Ricochet (Mon) and Gateball (Wed, Fri and Sun) are played. Visitors welcome. New members receive free coaching. Please telephone for further details. Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club Inc 1 Abelia St Palm Beach W W croquetqld.org Days of play: Mon: ricochet 12pm for 12.30pm start, Wed: association croquet 8.45am for 9am start, Thu: golf croquet 12.45pm for 1pm start, ricochet 8.30am - 9am, Sat: association croquet 8.45am for 114

117 9am start, Sun: golf croquet 12.45pm for 1pm start. CAQ GC/Tweed Region PO Box 1836 Oxenford W W croquetqld.org Conducts tournaments. Promotes the game of croquet and associated mallet games. Eight affiliated clubs. Coolangatta Croquet Club Inc 42 Lanham St Coolangatta W W croquetqld.org Social and competition croquet. Also Golf croquet, Richochet, and Association croquet. 2 full sized courts - one modified. For Secretary phone mobile. Play: Tue/Thu/Sat/ Sun. Golf Croquet Sun 12.45pm Qld time. Southport Croquet Club Inc 1 Queen St off Ada Bell Way Southport [email protected] Association Croquet and Richochet: Mon, Wed and Sat all day from 10am. Golf Croquet: Mon, Wed and Sat 9am am, Fri from 4pm and Sat from 1pm. Gateball: Sat 1pm and from 4.30pm Tue continuing under lights. All equipment provided. Top grade coaching. Tweed Heads Croquet Club Inc 39 Recreation St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W croquetqld.org Competitive/Social Croquet. Mon 9am am - Richochet Croquet, Tue 4pm and Sat 1.30pm - Golf Croquet, Thu and Sat 9.30am - 12 noon - Association and Richochet Croquet, Lessons provided. Visitors and new members welcome. Club phone Curling clubs GC Stocks Sport Club Pine Lane Elanora [email protected] W W goldcoaststockssportsclub.com A game played with a flat puck towards a mark on ice. Games played at clubhouse 4 Pines Lane, Elanora. Cycling GC CATS Cycling Club Inc PO Box 470 Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoastcats.com Membership open all ages juniors to veterans. Essentially a racing club and members compete at various circuits. Track racing every Fri night at Nerang Velodrome during track season. Local racing operates on a weekly rotation. Social and competition racing. GC Goldstars Cycling Club PO Box 5230 Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W goldstarscyclingclub.com A Cycling Australia affiliated cycling club with members of all ages. Our Junior Development Program is the only one of its kind on the Gold Coast with members 8-18 years. Elite membership consists of men and women aged Masters membership 35 and over. GC Masters Cycling Club Inc PO Box 1179 Runaway Bay W W goldcoastmasterscycling.com We are a masters cycling club affiliated with Australian Veterans Cycling Council. Our membership is open to males 35 plus and females 30 and over. Events are held throughout the year at different venues in the Gold Coast area. All competitors are graded. GC Mountain Bike Club Inc PO Box 1274 Nerang [email protected] W W gcmtb.com.au The only club for downhillers and cross country riders alike on the Gold Coast. Weekly social rides leave at 2.30pm from Just Ride Bike Shop, 15 Price St. Rides are in the Nerang State Forest through natural bushland. Tracks maintained by club volunteers. Dragon boating Akuna Dragon Boat Club Inc PO Box 4249 Elanora [email protected] W W akunadragons.com Provides a sporting activity that is safe, fun, and encourage fitness for All in the community. Social get-to-gethers and participation at regattas. Affiliated with Palm Beach Sports Club and sister club Dragons Abreast and with the indigenous community. Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc PO Box 1103 Ashmore City [email protected] W W broadwaterdragons.com Dragon Boating is an exciting and challenging sport and holds up to 20 paddlers sitting side by side. Caters for social, competitive, families and junior members and welcomes new members. Training: Royal Pines Marina public ramp Tue/Thu from 5.30pm and Sun 8am. Burleigh Fire Dragons Club Inc Burleigh Sports Club 111 Christine Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighfiredragons.com Are you looking for a team sport, a way to keep fit, some competition? Come along to Burleigh Fire Dragons. We train next to Burleigh Sports Club, 111 Christine Ave, on Tue/Thu from 6pm, Sat/Sun from 7am. Any fitness level. All ages from 12 years plus. Coolangatta/Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club PO Box 918 Coolangatta [email protected] W W mtwarningdragons.com New paddlers welcome. Current member ages are teens to 70 and over. Club membership steadily growing. Training on the Tweed River and boat loaded from 2 nd Boat ramp in McLeod St, Condong. Social training Tue and Thu evenings and Sat mornings. Coomera Dragons Inc 130 Billinghurst Cres Upper Coomera 4209 [email protected] WWqdbf.com.au A fun and accessible sport. Learn the art of paddling. Training held on the Coomera Regatta Lake each Sat and Sun from 8am - 10am. Tailored to suit all ages and all levels of fitness. Ages from 12 years to 60 plus years. 115

118 Currumbin Dragons Paddling Club Inc PO Box 576 Palm Beach W W currumbindragons.com Dragon boat paddling and racing: real fun - real competition. Training groups: sports (mens/womens/mixed- all age groups), community groups/new paddlers program. Dragon boats and OC training at Currumbin Creek and The Alley. Visit website for days/times. Dragons Abreast Gold Coast PO Box 1294 Nerang [email protected] WWdragonsabreast.com.au Our club welcomes breast cancer survivors and supporters, male and female. Join us for either a social or competitive paddle on Currumbin Creek. Experience the health benefits of Dragon Boating, make new friends and have fun in a supportive environment. GC Chinese Club Inc Dragon Boat Team PO Box 218 Surfers Paradise Small friendly sports team competing in many regattas. We welcome beginner paddlers from the community. Club house at 51/19th Ave Palm Beach. Meeting Tue/Thu 5.30pm. Training Sat 3pm. Contact above or Dr Mark Lee (Coach) GC Dragon Boat Club PO Box 8673 GCMC [email protected] W W goldcoastdragons.com.au A not-for-profit dragon boat racing team. Join us if your goal is to keep fit. Water sessions: Lake Orr, Training location: Sports House, Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes. Competing on national and international levels. For families. Members of QDBF. Lanakila Dragon Boat Club Michel Dr Currumbin [email protected] W W lanakilapaddlingclub.com Competitive and social, we welcome new paddlers, any age, any level. For more information check out our website above. Join us on the water! Qld Dragon Boat Federation PO Box 660 Springwood 4127 [email protected] W W qdbf.com.au QDBF is the State governing body for dragon boating in Queensland - 18 clubs from Mackay to St George and Brisbane to Tweed. For everyone of any age, shape or size. Join the fun and become part of a team. Visit our website for a club in your area. Equestrian GC Horse & Carriage Club Inc Schuters Park Tallebudgera [email protected] Group of pleasure drivers who meet 1 st Sunday of the month (weather permitting) at Schuster Park, Andrews, to get together and drive ponies and horses for pleasure. Affiliated with the Australian Driving Society. Fencing GC Fencing Club Ashmore State Primary School Currumburra Rd Ashmore Get together, have fun and learn to fence. All ages welcome. Classes for beginners, children and adults. Meet at the Ashmore State Primary School on Tue from 6.30pm pm during school terms. Fishing/boating Burleigh Heads Amateur Fishing Club PO Box 97 Miami [email protected] Salt water fishing. Enquiries welcome. Large hall for hire. Further enquires contact by or post. GC Sport Fishing Club PO Box 1388 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au GCSFC is an environmentally friendly fishing club on the Gold Coast. We run the Gold Coast Flathead Classic each year in Spring. Meet 2 nd Thu of each month at Southport Amateur Fishing Clubhouse, Thompson Park to help educate anglers and to socialise. Southport Amateur Fishing Club Inc Est 1931 PO Box [email protected] W W safc.net.au We meet on the 2 nd Tue of the month at 7.30pm - 9pm on Marine Pde (Bathing Pavillion) opposite Railway St. We promote the sport of fishing for the future in the community with inter-club competitions and social events. Everyone is welcome. Southport RSL Amateur Fishing Club RSL Memorial Club Scarborough St Southport [email protected] Open to members of RSL Memorial club. Social interaction and regular inter-club contests. Annual presentation dinner. New members and juniors welcome. Twin Towns Services Fishing Club PO Box 369 Tweed Heads [email protected] WWtwintowns.com.au Twin Towns Services Club supplies 15hp tinnies free to members. Boat licence assistance. Monthly competition, social fishing nights, BBQ s. Sensational seafood lunch after you weigh-in at 3 comps. New members welcome. Gateball Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc Chelsea Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W gateball.com.au Gateball is played Wed, Fri and Sun. Visitors welcome. All playing equipment is supplied. New members receive free coaching. Please telephone for further details. Croquet web address - croquetgctr.com/broadbeach.html. Golf GC District Golf Assoc (GCDGA) PO Box 211 Currumbin [email protected] W W gcdga.com.au Co-ordination of registered golfers and golf clubs on the Gold Coast. Competition: pennants, championships, interdistrict. 116

119 GC District Veteran Golfers Assoc Robina Golfing for local and visiting veterans, golfing members of affiliated clubs. Please phone Frank for details. Helensvale Golf Club 16 Wandila Dr Helensvale W W helensvalegolf.com.au Visitors welcome on our challenging 18 hole course. Daily competitions and social play. Restaurant open for lunch and dinner 7 days and breakfast Sat - Sun. Available for functions, corporate days, weddings etc. Gridiron GC Stingrays Gridiron Football Club 2 Tambo Ct Helensvale [email protected] W W gcstingrays.com Sporting body. We play American football and have both junior and senior teams. Gymnastics Currumbin Gymnastics and Dance Club 2/9 Villiers Dr Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbingymnastics.com.au Boys and girls recreational and competition gymnastics. Babygym, kindygym, gym fun. Trampolining, cheerleading and dance. Adults fun and fitness. Daily classes Mon-Sat. Delta Gymnastics Club Owen Park Queen St Southport 4215 PO Box 477, Clayfield [email protected] W W deltagym.com.au Recreation and competition classes available for boys and girls at Owen Park, Queen St, Southport. Ring for details of classes. GC Gymnastics Club Inc Pizzey Park Sporting Complex 70 Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W goldcoastgymnastics.com International standard training for gymnastics. All ages and abilities. Largest club in Queensland. Highly qualified staff. Full complement of Olympic apparatus and training aids. Operate: Mon - Fri 9-6pm Sat 8am - 1pm. Classes: Miami, Tweed and Coomera. Super Performance Centre 2 Middleton St Ashmore [email protected] W W SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au To provide wide range of activities at one centre e.g. Circus classes, gymnastic classes, sports acrobatics classes, cheer leading classes, school holiday programs. From 18 month old to adults, aerial classes for beginners to advance. Trix Circus School 7 Mayes Pl Ormeau [email protected] W W trixcircus.com Trains all students to become proficient to participate in performances. Students have the opportunity to develop as possible circus performers. Youth group have performed all around the Gold Coast delivering a high standard of skill and professionalism. Varsity Gymnastics Unit 1/17 Crown Court Varisity Lakes [email protected] W W varsitygymnastics.com.au State of the art fully equipped artistic gymnastics centre. Classes Mon-Sat. Full time gymnastics centre. Classes for ages from 3 1/2 years to Adults. Hockey All Stars Hockey Club PO Box 37 Palm Beach [email protected] Hockey teams for men, women, junior boys and girls (6-17 years) and veterans. Situated at Mallawa Dr, Palm Beach. Capri Hockey Club PO Box 516 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W caprisharks.com.au We have teams from mens, womens, vets and juniors. We are a fun dynamic, forward moving club and welcome all new players of all skill levels. Please contact us for further information or visit our website. Coomera Hockey Club Billinghurst Cres Upper Coomera [email protected] W W coomerahockey.com Home ground: Coomera Anglican College. Juniors, seniors and veterans. Ring for details of venue, training and game times. GC Hockey Assoc Inc (GCHA) PO Box 174 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoasthockey.com Office hours: Thu/Fri 9am - 5pm. Join a club today. Visit our website for all Gold Coast Clubs contact details. Hockey from juniors to veterans. Encouraging all youth. Governing body for local clubs situated at Keith Hunt Park, Labrador. Hockey Burleigh Inc PO Box 2822 Burleigh DC [email protected] W W hockeyburleigh.com Strong junior base and very competitive senior club. Teams ranging from Div 1 - Div 3 for men and women. Welcome new members regardless of age or ability who want to be competitive, have some fun and stay active. Active member of GC Hockey Assoc. Labrador Hockey Club Keith Hunt Park Cnr Musgrave Ave and Hockey Lane Labrador [email protected] W W labradorhockey.org.au Change rooms and all amenities. 5 Hockey fields, baseball diamond and clubhouse. Labrador has its own synthetic field. Caters for females and males in all junior and senior grades from aged 4 to veterans. 44 junior and 14 senior teams. Mudgeeraba Hockey Club PO Box 1733 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeehockey.com Senior and junior teams. Also Hookin2Hockey/Minkey program Sat morning for the youngest players. 117

120 North Gold Coast Roosters Hockey Club PO Box 901 Ashmore City W W ngchockey.com Has a strong senior club with at least one team in each grade, both mens and womens, and a very large base of juniors affiliated. Always looking for new players and we welcome players of any skill level. Horse riding/pony clubs Currumbin District Horse Club 213 Galleon Way Currumbin Waters 4223 [email protected] W W cdhc.com.au An adult horse riding club. Agistment available to members with several paddocks, stalls, wash bays and feed/ tack shed. Round yards and sporting arena. Equestrian facilities and club house available for hire. Dressage competitions throughout the year. Horse Riding School Hope Island (GC Equestrian Centre) Gold Coast Equestrian Centre Hope Island [email protected] W W goldcoastequestrian.com.au Come and learn horse riding on our horses, or with your own horse. Great facilities, dressage and jumping arena. Ages from 5 years to adults. Group and private lessons. Weekdays and Sat mornings. Book your trial lesson before becoming a member! Mudgeeraba & Hinterland Horse Trail Club Inc Frank Chaston Oval Worongary Rd Gilston [email protected] W W horsetrailclub.com.au There is a club ride every 3 rd Sun of the month and there is no age limit. We offer a family fee membership. See our website for details of our rides and camps for this year. Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Club PO Box 7 Mudgeeraba Worongary Rd, Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabaponyclub.com.au To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding and provide instruction in riding. Also to instill in members the proper care of their animals. Oxenford Pony Club PO Box 290 Oxenford [email protected] W W oxenfordponyclub.net To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding. Rally days: 1 st Sun and 3 rd Sun of each month. Located at Charlies Crossing, Upper Coomera. Tallebudgera Pony Club Inc PO Box 151 West Burleigh Andrews Rd, Tallebudgera [email protected] W W tallebudgeraponyclub.com Provides instruction in riding and horsemanship and encourages young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding. Tweed Heads Pony Club Grounds Parks Dr Tweed Heads West [email protected] Pony club ground, equipment and canteen facilities. Martial arts/self-defence classes Academy Of Yang Tsin Su 90 Michigan Dr Oxenford [email protected] W W ytsacademy.com Yang Tsin Su is a comprehensive training of body, mind and energy. Classes range from Soft Style Energy Training to Martial Arts Hard Style and Weapon Styles including sword, long staff, etc. Please call for more information. All Women Self Defence Oxenford [email protected] W W ytsacademy.com Practical, essential self protection for women. Classes cover easy to remember, highly effective self defence techniques, specifically designed to empower women. You gain the skills, tactics and strategies to avoid or survive a violent attack. Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Inc Carrara Community Hall Carrara W W akka.com.au The AKKA s purpose is the teaching and developing students of Kyokushin Karate. No prejudices are made for race, religion, affiliation or whatever reason. Also located at Nerang, contact Josh and Ormeau Chris Gale. Australian National Tae Kwon-Do Gold Coast 84 Pacific Ave Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W nationaltaekwondo.net 17 locations - Gold Coast. Maximise physical, self-defence skills and mental development. Values taught: Goal setting, self-esteem, persistence, positive attitude, self-confidence, self-discipline, etc. Separate adult/teen, children and beginners classes. Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy 4/16 Pinter Dr Southport [email protected] W W axisjj.com.au Classes suitable for kids from 8 years up through to adults of any level of fitness or experience combining Japanese Ju-Jutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling to develop every student s ability. 20 classes per week. Dynamic Taekwondo Runaway Bay [email protected] W W tkdqld.com Government accredited instructors. Classes at Runaway Bay. Phone Stephen for details. FitLife Martial Arts Mudgeeraba Showgrounds PO Box 742 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W fitlifehealth.com.au FitLife provides you with many options for enhancing your fitness, health, longevity, protection and self-development on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. We have a strong grounding in morality, etiquette, ethics health and safety. 118

121 GC Chito-Ryu Karate 5/14 Harper St Ashmore W W gckarate.com.au Offers traditional karate training in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. Age specific classes: Little champions, junior, senior family karate, weapons, holiday program. Fully equipped matted training area. Visit our website for lesson days and times. GC Jujitsu Academy 1/22 Shilloto St Southport Teaching self-defence and martial arts to adults and children. Non-profit. Classes Mon and Fri from 5pm - 6pm. GC Kyokushin Karate Club Oxenford and Coomera Youth Centre Oxenford Ring for information of classes. Senior instructor 3 rd Dan Black Belt Kyokushin karate. Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast Palm Beach/Tweed Coast [email protected] W W kyokushinkarategoldcoast.com.au Provide quality, progressive instruction with structured guidelines in a caring, safe environment. Lessons: Uniting Church Hall, Applecross Way, Elanora, phone Phil , Tweed Coast, Phillip St Chinderah, phone Peter Mile High Karate 48 Junction Rd West Burleigh [email protected] W W freekarate.com.au Would you like to discover the secret formula - the tried and true system that will help your son or daughter develop un-shakeable self-confidence, rock solid self-esteem and laser sharp focus? Call us today for our latest beginner s introductory offer. Mudgeeraba Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Firth Park Somerset Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mckfa.com.au Looking for traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, better health, increased mental focus, self confidence, longevity and flexibility? Come and see us. We also have kids classes, corporate classes, personal training, even demonstrations for special events. Muirs Taekwondo Helensvale/Oxenford [email protected] W W muirstkd.com Fitter, faster, stronger. Classes for adults and children, beginners and advanced. Ring for days and times of classes at Helensvale and Oxenford. Samurai GC Judo Club 56 Currumbin Creek Rd Currumbin [email protected] W W samuraijudo.com Judo for juniors and seniors on Tue and Thu from 6pm - 8pm and 11.30am pm, Sat 11.30am pm. Instruction by 5 th Dan Black Belt. For fitness, fun, sport selfconfidence, character building, respect for self and others. Scorpian Gym 3 Surfers Ave Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W frankgiorgi.com Muay Thai Classes are taught by Multiple World Champion Arslan Magomedov and Frank Giorgi. Scorpian International Mauy Thai College has been established as a Muay Thai gym on the Gold Coast since 2008 XAQ Shin - Kung Fu 2/118 Oxley Dr Paradise Point [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au/services/ sitwithmonkxu Learn the basics of Kung Fu. Perfect for beginners, children, teens and women. One on one and group sessions. Please contact us for times. $40pp/hour or $10 in groups of greater than 6. Discount applies. Motor sports GC Tweed Motorsporting Club Inc. (GCTMC Inc) PO Box 8582 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W gctmc.org.au Motorkhana, autocross and rally competitions. Social activities. General meeting held at Merrimac High School, Dunlop Ct. at 7.15pm on the 3 rd Wed of each month. Motorcycle/motocross clubs BMW Motorcycle Owners Club (GC) Inc PO Box 328 Currumbin [email protected] W W bmwmocb.asn.au A friendly, social club (other brands welcome). Social gatherings held on the 1 st Sun of each month at Cucina Mia Cafe, Cnr Somerset Dr, and Gemvale Rd, Mudgeeraba (exit 82 on M1). Also monthly ride days and weekenders. Netball Coomera Netball Club PO Box 1865 Oxenford [email protected] W W coomeranetballclub.com Netball for all ages Spots left. Train at Viney Park, Coomera (next door to Boathouse Tavern). Play on Sat at the Northern Gold Coast Association at Runaway Bay. Helensvale Netball Club PO Box 466 Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvalenetball.org For Nova and junior competition. Games played on Sat mornings at NGCNA, Runaway Bay. Training grounds at Viney Park Netball courts, Coomera. Training Wed and Fri from 3.30pm. Hinterland District Netball Assoc Inc (HDNA) PO Box 124 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W hdnetball.org.au Netball for adults and children: Novas (6-11), juniors (11-17), mixed, ladies and cadets. Ground at Firth Park, Somerset Dr, Mudgeeraba. Ring for further information on play and practice. Northern Gold Coast Netball Assoc PO Box 204 Sports Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] 119

122 W W northerngoldcoast.netball.asn.au Sat junior competition for u7 s to u17 s. Wed night indoor competition for u14 s to Seniors. Pacific Pines Netball Club Inc PO Box 3827 Helensvale TC [email protected] W W pacificpinesnetball.com.au Friendly club supporting our community for girls and boys aged from 7-17 years for competition held each Sat. Phoenix Netball Club Gold Coast PO Box 1663 Oxenford [email protected] W W phoenixnetballclub.netball.asn.au Training on Wednesday between 5pm - 6pm. Find us on Facebook : Phoenix Netball Club Gold Coast Pizzey Park Netball Assoc Inc PO Box 908 Robina Delivery Centre [email protected] Ring for details of training times, age groups etc. Like us on Facebook. Runaway Bay Netball Club PO Box [email protected] W W runawaybaynetball.com.au Runaway Bay Netball Club enters team ranging from ages 5 to seniors (19 years and above). To encourage fun and development through the game of netball. Sonics Netball Club 63 Chisholm Rd Carrara [email protected] W W winshop.com.au/sonics Member club of Southport-Carrara Netball Association. Please ring for details of game nights. Southport Carrara Netball Assoc Inc 166 Benowa Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W scna.org.au Office open Mon - Fri from 9am - 2pm. Senior and Junior competitions. Player development program. Junior teams and individual players welcome from 7-14 years. Orienteering Orienteering Queensland PO Box 114 Spring Hill [email protected] W W oq.asn.au Orienteering will challenge your mind as well as being an enjoyable way to exercise outdoors. It combines map reading with navigational skills and there are courses available to suit all ages and abilities as well as instruction for newcomers. Oztag Qld Oztag GC Gold Coast [email protected] W W queenslandoztag.com.au A fast paced, non-contact form of rugby league using the tagging system. Senior, junior and mixed teams. Ring or check website for information on teams Labrador and Miami. Power boat Southport Yacht Club Inc Macarthur Pde Main Beach [email protected] W W southportyachtclub.com.au Power boat log events, social cruises and fun events all year round. Licensed club and marina facilities. Rowing Coomera Watersports Club Ltd 33 Watersports Lane Oxenford [email protected] Community facility situated between the Coomera River and Regatta Waters Lake, Oxenford. We cater for all ages and abilities. School and sporting groups welcome. Please contact by . Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club 159 Bundall Rd Bundall [email protected] W W surfersparadiserc.com Beginners learn to row. Novice, high school, youth, masters and elite levels coached to regular competition. Corporate, school and social, learn to row groups. Active friendly club. Equipment supplied. Rugby league Burleigh Bears Juniors Rugby League 80 Pizzey Park Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W burleighbears.com.au Meet and train at the leagues club Pizzey Park. Ring the club for training times. Burleigh Bears Leagues Club 80 Pacific Ave Pizzey Park Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W burleighbears.com.au Meets at the leagues club Pizzey Park. Ring the club for training times for senior teams. GC Junior Rugby League PO Box 246 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W goldcoastjuniorrugbyleague.com.au GCRL offers rugby league for boys and girls U6 to U17 with 14 clubs in our district from Ormeau to Currumbin out to Tamborine and on to Beaudesert. All coaching staff have accreditation and Blue Card, which must comply with Queensland Rugby League. Helensvale Hornets J.R.L.F.C PO Box 213 Helensvale Robert Dalley Pk Monterey Keys [email protected] W W helensvalehornets.com.au For age groups u5 years to u17 years as well as Amateurs. Training Tue and Thu for u7 s to u17 s and Amateurs. Ring for details of play times and other training. Welcome to families from surrounding areas. Jetstar Gold Coast Titans (NRL) PO Box 198, Southport Promethean Way Robina [email protected] W W titans.com.au National Rugby League club (NRL) is located at Robina with Stadium at Skilled Park, Robina. Follow on Twitter: Twitter@ GC Titans. Facebook: gctitans 120

123 Nerang Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc PO Box 273 Nerang Glennon Park Recreation Dr Nerang W W nerangroosters.com.au Junior teams to 17 years. Amateur competition. Club located at above address. Ormeau Junior Rugby League Football Club Orange Mountain Rd Ormeau [email protected] W W ormeaushearersjrl.com Junior Rugby League Football Club for players aged 5-19 years and Powergard (seniors 2 nd Grade) to come along to learn and experience the wonderful and exciting game of rugby league. Family friendly, coaching provided. Parkwood Sharks Junior Rugby League PO Box 195 Southport 180 Musgrave Ave Southport [email protected] W W parkwoodsharks.leaguenet.com.au Junior Rugby League club for under 6 s to under 17 years. Ring for information on days and times of training and games. Bistro and Licensed club. Grounds: Musgrave Park, Musgrave Ave. Runaway Bay Junior League Club 225 Morala Ave (off Lae Dr) Runaway Bay generalmanager@runawaybayjuniors. com.au Senior and junior teams. Junior Gulls (4-5 years), u10-u17 years. Strong junior development to Junior Rugby League. Licensed clubhouse, bistro, gaming machines. Trivia, euchre, dancing, kids zone. Wheelchair access. Courtesy bus phone Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League 225 Morala Ave (off Lae Dr) Runaway Bay [email protected] W W runawaybayjuniors.com.au Training Mon to Thu a pm. 1 st Grade, reserve and u19 years, u5-17years. Licensed clubhouse and bistro open daily to the public for meals. Free live entertainment. Courtesty bus phone Wheelchair access. Parking available. Seagulls Club Gollan Dr Tweed Heads West [email protected] W W seagullsclub.com.au Promotion of rugby league. Licensed club facilities, dining, functions, free shuttle bus and parking. Southport Tigers Juniors Rugby League Football Club PO Box 531 SBC 4215 Owen Park Queen St Southport [email protected] WWsouthporttigersjrlfc.sportingpulse.net See website for info on play for U6 - U17 juniors. Licensed club and field at Queen St Club premises for hire for private functions. For seniors club phone and for wet weather update phone Southport Tigers Senior Rugby League Football Club Owen Park Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W southporttigers.org Room for hire. Cater for any age wanting to be involved or play rugby league. 2 International size fields and plenty of training/warm up fields. Club caters for all sized functions. For junior club phone Tugun Rugby League Football Club 44 Boyd St Tugun [email protected] W W tugunleaguesclub.com.au Club located at Boyd St, Tugun. Senior and junior clubs. Dining and entertainment. Poker machines, Chinese restaurant. Ring for details of training and play. Rugby union Beaudesert Junior Rugby Union Club Inc Everdell Pk Mt Lindsay Hwy Gleneagle [email protected] W W rugbygoldcoast.com.au Ring for information of training days and play. Like on Beaudesert Warriors Facebook page Beaudesert Warriors RUFC Everdell Park Mt Lindsay Hwy Gleneagle [email protected] W W beaudesertwarriors.rugbynet.com.au Ring for information on training and play days. Like on Beaudesert Warriors Facebook page Bond Pirates Rugby Club Rugby Fields Pizzey Park Sonia St Miami [email protected] W W bondpirates.com.au Ring for information on training days and play. Casuarina Beach Rugby Club Rugby Fields Coast Rd Casuarina Beach [email protected] W W casuarinarugby.com Ring for information on playing days and training Casuarina-Tweed Junior Union Rugby Club Inc Coast Rd Casuarina [email protected] W W casuarinarugby.com Ring Controlling Body Headquarters Rugby Gold Coast for information on training days and games times at Coast Rd, Casuarina Beach. Refer to website. Colleges Rugby Union Club Inc TAFE Cnr Heeb St and Benowa Rd Benowa [email protected] W W rugbygoldcoast.com.au Ring Controlling Body Headquarters Rugby GC phone for information on training days and games. Coomera Crushers Junior Rugby Union Football Club Coomera Sports Park Beattie Rd Coomera [email protected] W W gcncrushers.rugbynet.com.au The Coomera Crushers JRUC is a proud member of the Good Sports Program. We provide a safe and supportive environment 121

124 for boys (girls up to 12 years) to learn and participate in rugby union. Coomera Crushers RUC Coomera Sports Fields Beattie Rd Coomera W W gcncrushers.rugbynet.com.au Ring for details of training and play. Seniors training will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm. Eagles Gold Coast RUFC Overell Park Brighton Pde Southport [email protected] W W eaglesrugbyclub.com.au Ring for information on competition and training days. Club rooms and facilities are available for hire to club members and the general public for functions, parties, training courses, meetings etc. Bar and Functions Manager: Graham Someville GC and District Rugby Referees Assoc (GCDRRA) Inc PO Box 868 Robina [email protected] WWgcrugbyrefs.rugbynet.com.au Ring for information. Griffith Uni - Colleges Knights RUC Cnr Heeb St and Benowa Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W collegesgoldcoast.rugbynet.com.au We have junior teams ranging from Under 6yrs - Under 17yrs and Colts under 20yrs, plus senior and mixed teams. For juniors please phone Allison on Otherwise phone Richard, or visit website for competition and social events. Helensvale Hogs RUC Rugby Lane off Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvalerugby.com.au Playing facilities for both Junior and Senior teams ranging from A grade to Hogettes (U 6 years). Offers quality facilities which are suitable for functions and conferences. Visit website for details of events. Hinterland Celtics RUFC Varsity House Lake Orr Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W celticsrugby.com.au Please contact us if you re interested in becoming a Celtic either as a player, supporter or volunteer. Ring for information on training and games times. Nerang Bulls RUC Glennon Park Pappas Way West Carrara [email protected] W W pitchero.com/clubs/ nerangbullsrugbyunionclub Rugby Union Under 6 s to seniors. Training Tue and Thu at Nerang Rugby Club, Glennon Park Pappas Way. Please ring for more information. Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators Rugby Club Bienvenue Dr Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W alleygators.com.au Licensed clubhouse, rugby union teams and fields. Ring for training days and times. Rugby Gold Coast Ltd Level 2/246 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W rugbygoldcoast.com.au Regional Sports Organisation for Rugby Union clubs on the Gold Coast. Phone for information on all Rugby Union clubs. Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club Albert Park Fremar St Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W surfersparadiserugby.com.au Ring for information on training and games times. Please direct all senior enquiries to: Tristan Stent , or [email protected] and all Junior enquiries to: Scott Williams , [email protected] Sailing Paradise Point Sailing Club The Esplanade Paradise Point [email protected] W W qldyachting.org.au A community based not-for-profit Sailing Club set up to offer the sport of sailing to children and families of the Gold Coast. Fully accredited Yachting Australia training facility and offer a wide variety of programs for both Junior and Senior Sailors. Paradise Radio Yacht Club Inc PO Box 424 Nerang [email protected] W W radiosailing.org.au Established to foster and promote the sport of racing international one metre radio controlled yachts. Also caters for Ten Rater and the Micro Magic classes. S A I L S (Anglican Sailing Adventures in Life Skills Inc) 41 Brighton St Biggera Waters [email protected] W W sails.org.au Young and old are welcome to experience the adventure and excitement of sailing, kayaking and beach activities. Ring for further details on various Gold Coast venues, activities, etc. and the Paradise Point Holiday program. Southport Yacht Club Hollywell Sailing Squadron 1 Marina Cres Hollywell [email protected] W W southportyachtclub.com.au Sailing club for all ages. Has 5 divisions - multihulls, dinghys, inshore, offshore and etchells. Funsail classes for kids on Sat and Sun 8.30am - 10am and 10am am. Bar facilities. Boat storage facilities for sailing members. Canteen operates on sailing days. Southport Yacht Club Inc MacArthur Pde Main Beach [email protected] W W southportyachtclub.com.au Sporting organisation and sailing academy. Licensed club and marina facilities. Scuba diving GC Dive Centre 38/3 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastdive.com.au Diving instruction, retail and social functions. Boat charter, dive travel, PADI qualifications, 5 star facilities. 122

125 Shooting GC Clay Target Club 81 Gross Rd Woongoolba W W goldcoastclaytargetclub.com Clay target shooting for persons over 14 years at Range 81, Gross Rd, Woongoolba. Sporting, Skeet and Trap practice available most Sat between 1pm and 5pm. Visit website for specific programs. GC Pistol Club PO Box 562 Ashmore City [email protected] W W goldcoastpistolclub.com.au Shooting for all club members over 11 years. The only out door pistol club on the Gold Coast. Shoot all pistol disciplines available and officially registered. Weekends at Gold Coast Range Edmund Rice Dr, Ashmore. Daily: 9am - 5pm except Sun: 10am - 5pm. GC Rifle Club Inc 1485 Old Cleveland Rd Belmont [email protected] W W goldcoastrifleclub.com.au Contact for venue, days and times of meetings or visit website. Open to any member and/or interested persons 16 years and older or under 16 years with supervision. Our values promote: gun safety, educate, practice markmanship, socialise, have fun. Pistol Shooting Qld Ltd PO Box 306, Carina Old Cleveland Rd Belmont [email protected] W W pistolshootingqld.org Check website or ring for further information of Sport of Pistol Shooting in Queensland. Southport Indoor Pistol Club 1/76 Ferry Rd Southport [email protected] W W sipc.com.au An accredited pistol club in Qld and NSW allowing members to acquire or maintain their fire arm licenses. Indoor pistol shooting range and club, Visitor s lounge, hand gun, coaching course, fire arms licensing course. Shoot from 12 years of age. Southport Junior Indoor Pistol Club 1/76 Ferry Rd Southport [email protected] W W sipc.com.au Caters for Juniors from 12 years-18 years. Coaching. Indoor pistol shooting range and club. Open 7 days a week from 10am - 6pm. Sporting Shooters Assoc of Aust - GC and Hinterland Branch Inc PO Box 7577 GCMC [email protected] Promotion and education of shooting and hunting skills. Trainer, safety instructors and assessors. Shuffleboard Australian Shuffleboard Assoc (Qld) Inc 25 Firman Ct Mermaid Waters courts Showcase on the Beach, Coolangatta, 10 courts Pines Lane, Elanora, 2 courts Hope Island. A non-contact, nonaggressive sport suitable for families of all ages. Overseas visitors welcome. Skating GC Roller Sports Club Inc PO Box 231 Southport [email protected] W W goldcoastrollersports.org.au Promoting artistic roller skating and speed skating at Runaway Bay Indoor Sports Club, Sports Dr, Runaway Bay. GCRS is now on-line with current calendar of events as well as membership join-up section. Soccer Bilambil Soccer Club C/o Bilambil Post Office Bilambil [email protected] Bilambil - juniors 6-11 years, Border United (Tweed/Bilambil) years and senior men and women. Bilambil Sports Club Bilambil Road. Broadbeach United Soccer Club Chelsea Ave Broadbeach [email protected] W W broadbeachunited.com.au Soccer club for junior boys and girls and seniors (ladies and men). Ground and Club House located in Chelsea Ave, Broadbeach and available for private functions. Fully licensed. Burleigh Bulldogs Football Club Pizzey Park Bardon Ave Miami [email protected] W W burleighbulldogs.org Junior boys and girls (u6-u 11 s, u12- u18 s), seniors and ladies. 6 senior teams (including premier youth) and train Tue/ Thu from 6.30pm. Soccer club operates January to November. Caretaker on site. Coomera Soccer Club Viney Park 1 Yaun St Coomera [email protected] W W coomerasoccer.com All players welcome. Junior, senior and women s soccer teams. Ring for details of training and competition times. GC Knights Soccer Club Inc Croatian Sports Centre Lot 5 Nerang- Broadbeach Rd Carrara [email protected] W W gcknights.com.au Traditional powerhouse for men s and women s soccer on the Gold Coast. From our squirts right through to our senior teams, we are a family-orientated club promoting player development and team spirit. Sign up and join us, today. PO Box 3023 Nerang BC. GC Over 35 Soccer Assoc Inc Keith Hunt Park Musgrave Ave Labrador [email protected] W W soccer-over35.com Open to male and female players. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Play Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu from 6.30pm - 10pm at Keith Hunt Park, Labrador. Visit website for team information. Little Kickers Gold Coast PO Box 996 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W littlekickers.com.au Focus is very much on fun - national network of informal yet professionally run soccer training classes where enthusiastic 123

126 boys and girls (18 months-7th birthday) are given a helping hand. Classes: Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun in various locations. Visit website. Merrimac Football Club 18 Fairways Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W merrimacfootballclub.com.au Soccer club for ages 6-17 and senior competition. For junior club information phone Maria For senior and general club information phone Blair Holiday and academy coaching available. Mudgeeraba Soccer Club Inc PO Box 1068 Mudgeeraba W W mudgeerabasoccer.com Fielding teams in senior men s and women s premier league, youth, men and women teams from u11 through to u17 and multiple Rooball (u10) teams in every age group. Play at Sid Biggs Park Tallai, Cnr Old Coach and Tallai Rds, Mudgeeraba. Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club Keith Hunt Pk 173 Musgrave Ave Labrador [email protected] W W musgravefootball.com A soccer club that invites all children (boys and girls) and adults (men and women) to participate in sport. Senior teams, junior teams and rooball. We invite coaches, managers, committee members and volunteers to join the club. Nerang Soccer Club PO Box 28 Nerang [email protected] W W nerangsoccerclub.com Glennon Park Recreation Drive. Senior, junior and women s teams. Open Tue and Thu from 4pm - 9pm. Ring for information of hall for hire or visit website. Pacific Pines Football Club Inc Brockman Sports Oval Cnr Brockman and Pictairn Way Pacific Pines [email protected] W W pacificpinesfc.com.au Our club motto is For the Good of the Kids. We have Junior/Youth and Senior teams for both sexes aged from U6 s. Palm Beach Soccer Club Ltd Sporting Complex 19th Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachsoccerclub.com.au Local senior teams, junior and women s teams. Licensed clubhouse with poker machines. A la Carte restaurant open for dinner from Wed - Sun from 5.30pm and lunch Wed - Sun from 11.30am Play for Life Soccer Academy 75 Murlong Crescent Burleigh Heads [email protected] For Australian children 5-14 yrs. Sessions and soccer clinics are on grass, indoor court, beach and synthetic court all year. Principal objective is to encourage enjoyment and fun in soccer. Phone Orlando for details. Robina City Raiders Soccer Club PO Box 5031, Q Super Centre, Mermaid Beach 4218 Robina Common Ron Penhaligan Way Robina [email protected] W W robinasoccer.com Ring for details of play and training times. Runaway Bay Soccer Club Inc 10 Lae Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W runawaybaysoccerclub.com.au Junior, senior and women s soccer teams. Ring for further details of training and competition times. Clubhouse for hire. Southport Soccer Club (Warriors) PO Box 4115 Ashmore [email protected] W W southportfc.com.au Senior, junior and women s soccer teams. 2 full size and 2 junior fields. Clubhouse and field at Ashmore Park, Mualla Dr, Ashmore. Function facilities, poker machines and Fri night meals. Wide selection of food and refreshments. Tugun Jets Soccer Club PO Box 232, Tugun Betty Diamond Oval Boyd St Tugun W W tugunjets.com Seniors and juniors play on Sat. Please ring for further information on training. Tweed Heads Soccer Club Inc Arkinstall Park Heffron St Tweed Heads South [email protected] W W tweedunitedfc.com Senior, junior and womens club. Ground situated at Arkinstall Park, Cunningham St, Tweed Heads South. Ring for details of training and game times. Squash Labrador Squash Club 230 Turpin Rd Labrador [email protected] W W labradorsquash.com 8 Courts. Licensed bar. Open Mon - Thu from 10am pm, Fri 4pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 4-6pm. Racquetball, in-house social, pennant and day competitions. Junior coaching/games. Must book for courts. Nerang Squash & Fitness Centre 43 Station Rd Nerang [email protected] Competitive teams and social competitions, gymnasium. Junior coaching program and competition. Palm Beach/Miami Squash Club PBC Olympic Pool Complex Thrower Dr Palm Beach Competitive and social teams. 7 Courts. Club nights: Mon - Thu. Southport Squash Court 69 Nerang St Southport Social and competition teams, seniors and juniors. Coaching available. Licensed bar. Open from 10am Mon-Sat and also Sun and early mornings by appointment. Surf boardriders Burleigh Heads Surfboard Riders Club Inc PO Box 1165 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W burleighboardriders.com Strong commitment to Junior development. Social and Charity fundraising. Good family involvement. 124

127 MNM (Mermaid Nobby Miami) Boardriders PO Box 48 Nobby Beach W W mnmboardriders.com.au To encourage participation in surf board competition - juniors, open and seniors. For males/females of all age groups and abilities from 10 years to seniors. To be involved and contribute to the general community. A non-profit organisation. North End Boardriders 185 Whiting St Labrador [email protected] W W nebsurf.blogspot.com Surfing competition, training and coaching. Competition with other clubs. Palm Beach Boardriders Club PO Box 433 Palm Beach [email protected] W W surfingqueensland.com/palmbeach Meetings: 1 st and 3 rd Wed of every month at 7pm at Allstars Club rooms, Mallawah Dr Palm Beach. Surfing competition, training and coaching. Competitions with other clubs. Surf life saving Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club Inc 257 Golden Four Dr Bilinga [email protected] W W bilingaslsc.com Surf club, Life Saving education, competitions. Beach patrols: September - May. Nippers. Licensed club. Venue for hire to suit 60 people. New members welcome. BMD Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club 51 Garfield Tce Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W bmdnorthcliffe.com.au Junior and senior Surf Life Saving club. Life Saving and surf sports. Junior activities. Supporters club. Licensed bar and bistro. Gaming machines. Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club 27 Broadbeach Blvd Broadbeach [email protected] W W lifesaving.com.au Surf Life Saving Club and facilities. Promotes education proficiency in the surf and has beach patrols. Function room for hire: For bookings please ring For Surf Club phone Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club Cnr GC Hwy/Goodwin Tce Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W slsa.asn.au Surf Club at Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads. Professional coaching is offered to all competitive members from aged 10 years through to masters. For restaurant phone Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club Marine Pde Coolangatta [email protected] W W coolangattaslsc.com.au Surf Life Saving Education/competition. Club at Marine Pde, Coolangatta. Nippers. Supporters club phone Family bistro, bar and gaming machines. Dining balcony overlooking surf. Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club Pacific Pde Currumbin W W currumbinslsc.com.au Provide life saving facilities at Currumbin Beach. Surf club and competition. Supporters club bar and restaurant phone Currumbin Beach Vikings Junior SLC phone (Sun morning only). Kirra Surf Life Saving Club 15 Marine Pde Kirra [email protected] W W kirrasurfclub.com.au Life Saving education and competition activities. Bistro, gaming machines, etc. For bar/bistro phone Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Beachside Old Burleigh Rd Broadbeach [email protected] W W kurrawasurf.com.au Promotes proficiency in the surf. Life Saving, education/training, surf sports. Nippers also operate Sun at 8.30am am during the season. Licensed club, bistro, gaming machines. Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club 172 Hedges Ave Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W mermaidslsc.org.au Friendly and family orientated club with established programs in surf sports, youth development and Nippers. Supporters club phone , restaurant phone Facilities, food and service. Functions. Visitors welcome. Large bistro, gaming machines. Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club 2 Hythe St Miami [email protected] W W miamibeachslsc.com.au Seniors, Nippers and Supporters club with senior and junior activities. Provide a safe patrolled beach during September to May season. Coffee shop. Club gym available to financial members all year. Offers members to compete in all surf lifesaving events. Nobby s Beach Surf Club Cnr Lavarack Rd and Albatross Ave Nobby Beach [email protected] W W nobbysbeachsurfclub.com.au Junior and senior Surf Life Saving Club. Supporters club. Membership available. Build lifelong friendships. Licensed facilities, bar and bistro, gaming, Keno and TAB Phone North Burleigh SLSC and Supporters Association 293 The Esplanade Miami [email protected] W W northburleighslsc.com.au Resturant, beer garden and function areas. Lunch and dinner available 7 days a week, breakfast Sat-Sun. Licensed facilities, bistro and gaming machines 10am - 12 noon midnight 7 days. North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club Pacific Pde North Kirra [email protected] W W northkirra.com Nippers (5-14 years), Cadets (15-18 years), seniors. Training programs available 125

128 to senior members. Life Saving education and competition. Bar and bistro. Social club/supporters club. Pacific Surf Life Saving Club Inc 1291 GC Hwy Palm Beach W W pacificsls.com Surf Lifesaving Club for both seniors and juniors. Function room for hire. See web page for details. Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club Cnr 7th Ave and Jefferson Lane Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachslsc.asn.au Surf Life Saving club. Bronze competition. Carnivals. Junior and senior clubs. Nippers aged from 6-13 years. Active patrolling from age 14 years. Bistro and gaming machines. Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Snapper Rocks Rd Coolangatta [email protected] W W rainbowbayslsc.com Life Saving education and competition. Showers for patrolling members. For Rainbow restaurant phone Bar and gaming machines. SLSQ South Coast Branch 1/60 Township Drive West Burleigh [email protected] W W lifesaving.com.au Surf Life Saving activities encompassing twelve Redlands and Gold Coast clubs south from Point Lookout to Burleigh Heads. Southport Surf Life Saving Club MacArthur Pde Main Beach [email protected] W W sslsc.net.au Club at Macarthur Pde, Main Beach. Licensed facilities, Bistro. Restaurant and bar. Coaching and surfing contests for juniors and seniors. Nippers club. Supporters Club. Ring for further information. Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Cnr The Esplanade and Hanlan St Surfers Paradise Office [email protected] W W surfersparadiseslsc.com.au Iconic surf club patrols one of the busiest and best beaches in the world. Life saving education training and professional coaching for all members. Restaurant, bar and bistro. Nippers. Supporters Club. Function room for hire (call ). Surfing Queensland Inc PO Box 233 Burleigh Heads [email protected] WWsurfingqueensland.com Private sponsors and government grant aided organisation that governs the surfing organisation in Queensland. For event hotline phone Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc PO Box 40, Elanora GC Hwy North Palm Beach [email protected] W W tallesurfclub.net.au Supporters club. Licensed club with bistro, bar, gaming machines, keno, mini tab and live entertainment. Nippers and senior clubs. Open: 10am - 12midnight Mon - Fri, Sat/Sun 8am - 12midnight. Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Inc 29 O Connor St Tugun W W tugunslsc.com.au Surf Life Saving Club. Community work in general. Bar and catering facilities for public functions, gaming machines. Open 10am - 12 midnight. Waves function room, supporters club, nippers. Swimming clubs/swimming pools Billabong Swim School 1/63 Ourimbah Rd Tweed Heads [email protected] W W billabongswimschool.com.au AustSwim and SwimEd accredited. Quality and caring lessons for Fitness for Life. Enthusiastic and competent teachers. Indoor heated pool. Technique based lessons. Aqua Fit Program. Swim school programs for preschool and primary aged children. Emmanuel College Swimming Club C/o Emmanuel College Birmingham Rd Carrara [email protected] W W emanuelcollegeswimming.org.au Fortnightly Fri night club nights with races and games for all ages, abilities and family members. 25, 50,100 and 200 metre races. Toddler races and games, family relay, bar-b-q and refreshments. GC Aquatic Centre (Southport Pool) Anzac Park Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Competition pool and diving pool. Learn to Swim and Aqua Aerobic classes. Deep water running, under water hockey, diving, swim training, etc. Kiosk and change rooms. Commonwealth Games begins 24 February GC Marlins Winter Swimming Club PO Box 1437 Southport [email protected] W W stevesswimsquad.com.au Winter swimming for fun and health at Miami Olympic Heated Swimming Pool. Handicap racing Sun 9.30am start 1 st Sun in May. BBQ held each Sun after racing. Welcome to old and new members. Ring for more information. Gullivers Coomera Swimming Club Cnr Hargraves Rd/Fawn St Upper Coomera [email protected] W W gulliverswimgym.com.au 25m Pool. Swim school. Squad training and School Age Care Programs (before and after school and vacation care). Fully equipped gym. Proficiency swim tests. Recreation swimming. Learn to swim, Waterball and aerobics and aqua aerobics classes. Coffee shop, child minding Helensvale Swimming Club PO Box 235 Helensvale [email protected] W W helensvaleswimmingclub.com Our club operates from the Helensvale Aquatic Centre, Rugby Lane, Helensvale on Fri nights from 60pm from October to April. Check our website for all swimming details. Helensvale Swimming Pool Rugby Lane off Discovery Dr Helensvale

129 W W citypools.com.au Heated beach entry 25 metre pool, also an undercover teaching pool. Wet/play area and children s water feature play area. Standard facilities, shaded areas, disabled access. Kennedy Pacific Swimming Club Dunlop Ct Mermaid Waters [email protected] Swimming club held at Merrimac High School, Dunlop Ct, Mermaid Waters. Club night Fri from 5.30pm October to March each year. Miami Masters Swimming Club Inc Miami Olympic Swimming Pool Pizzey Park Miami [email protected] W W aussimastersqld.com.au Swimming and fitness club for people over 20 years. Ring for further information re training. Motto: Fun/Fitness and Friendship. Miami Swimming Club 80 Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W cityaquatics.com.au Swimming club meet at Miami swimming pool. Miami Swimming Pool Pizzey Park 80 Pacific Ave Miami [email protected] W W cityacquatics.com.au Heated swimming pool. Two x 50 metre pools. Indoor teaching - outdoor kids splash pool, 2 tennis courts and beach volley ball courts. Mudgeeraba Amateur Swimming Club Inc PO Box 156 Mudgeeraba Open to all ages at Mudgeeraba State School Swimming Pool, Old Coach Rd, Mudgeeraba. Meet Fri nights 5.30pm - 8pm from September to Easter. Mudgeeraba Swimming Pool Robert St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W citypools.com.au Heated 25 metre pool and undercover teaching pool. Standard facilities. Shaded areas. Spectator seating. Nerang Aquatic Centre Martin St Nerang W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Two heated lap pools and undercover teaching pool. Children s water feature play area. Nerang RSL Swimming Club 69 Nerang St Nerang [email protected] Family swimming. Parents must be members of Nerang RSL. Handicap events every Sun at Nerang Pool at 8.30am. Very social club, BBQ s, dinners, picnics, trivial pursuit nights. Ring Bob on or Rodger on Nerang Swim Club Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au At the Nerang Aquatic Centre. Please call for further information on the swim club. Palm Beach Swimming Club C/o Aquatic Centre Thrower Dr Palm Beach [email protected] W W pbcswimclub.com Swimming club located at Olympic Pool. Training sessions available from 5am pm Mon to Fri and Sat from 5.30am. Brand new 50m Fina approved pool. Robina Aquatic Centre - Rackleys Swimming 20 Caulfield St Cnr Markeri St Robina [email protected] WWrackleyswimming.com.au Lessons for 4 month old up to elderley. Aqua aerobics available and open swimming lanes. Please ring or see our website for times and classes. Southport Sharks Swimming club Southport [email protected] W W southportsharksswimclub.org.au Social/competitive swimming for swimmers 18 years and above conducted from October to April on Sun commencing 8.30am at the St. Hildas Girls School pool in Southport (Whitby St entrance). Family oriented club. Swim For Life Australia 5 Rosemont Ave Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W swimforlife.com.au Learn to swim/stroke correction. 1 on 1 tuition babies to adults. Mini squads. Adult fitness swimming. Aqua aerobics. Heated indoor pool. Swim Australia accredited centre. Swimming Gold Coast PO Box 5501 GCMC W W swimminggoldcoast.org.au Overall association for all 24 affiliated swimming clubs in SE region, known as Gold Coast region, run by a committee of volunteers with representatives from various clubs in the region. Swimworld Gold Coast 55 Mudgeeraba Rd Worongary [email protected] W W myswimworld.com.au Learn to Swim classes from 5 months to adults. Indoor heated saltwater pool. Child play area. Juniors (3-5) aquatic program. Water aerobics for all ages. Junior squads. Club night 1 st Fri of most months. Twin Towns Services Diggers Swimming Club C/o Club Banora, Banora Point Swims on Sun from 8.30am am at Oasis pool all year round. Pool is heated during winter. Twin Towns Services Masters Swimming Club C/o Club Banora, Banora Point [email protected] Swim Tue, Thu and Sat mornings at Oasis Pool all year round. Annual swimming carnival October. Pool is heated during winter. Woongoolba Aquatic Centre Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd Woongoolba W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Solar heated 25 metre pool. Standard facilities, shaded areas, disabled access to 127

130 pool. Summer hours: Monday to Sunday and public holidays - 9am - 5pm. Table tennis GC Table Tennis Assoc (GCTTA) Lot 1 Herbertson Dr Molendinar [email protected] W W goldcoasttabletennis.org.au Provides a professional table tennis facility on the Gold Coast, 14 competition standard tables, canteen, hall hire for group bookings, weekly usage by members for social fixtures and coaching. Social play every Sat. Adult and junior coaching. Parking. South Tweed Table Tennis South Tweed Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Dr South Tweed W W southtweedsports.com.au We play socially, competitively, run interclub tournaments and a variation of events. Wednesday is social, for fun, fitness or to improve your skills. Sunday is social practise and games for players learning to improve for competitions. Ten pin bowling Coolangatta Tweed Ten Pin 55 Wharf St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tweedtenpin.com.au Ten Pin Bowling centre. Senior social league held Mon and Thu at 2pm. Open to public for bowling 7 days a week (e.g.) Sun - Thu from 8.30am - late and Fri/Sat from 8.30am - late. Go Bowling Ashmore 137 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W gobowling.com.au/ashmore The coolest fun on the Coast. Open 7 days from 9am till late. Fully licensed cafe, amusement machines, pro-shop and coaching, Party and groups. Learn to bowl. New online shop. Surfers Paradise Ten Pin Bowling Level 1 Paradise Centre Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W surferstenpin.com.au Open daily 9am till midnight. 16 Lanes. Ring for further information of facilities. Tennis Currumbin Tennis Club PO Box 4618 Elanora 4221 Currumbin Creek Rd Currumbin W W tennis.com.au/currumbintennis Social tennis club and courts for hire. Ladies social tennis is played on Wed, Thu and Fri starting at 8.30am. New members welcome. Any enquries please call Elaine Discovery Park Tennis Club Inc Discovery Dr and Cnr of Wolvi Pl Helensvale [email protected] W W discoveryparktennis.net Small club run by volunteers. 4 hardcourt/2 synthetic grass tennis courts, 4 floodlit courts for night tennis. Social tennis Mon nights. Family fun days. Check website for activities. For all court bookings phone Helensvale Golf Club. GC Albert Junior Tennis Club Inc Christine Ave Burleigh Waters gcajtc@ hotmail.com W W gcatennis.com.au 11 all weather courts. Day and night hire. Junior and adult coaching, junior fixtures. GC Seniors Tennis Club Inc 24 Pizzey Dr Mermaid Waters [email protected] Tennis club for all members. Open to visitors. All ages welcome. Hire courts and racquets. Licenced club. Full time manager. Contact Professional coach on phone Fully equipped proshop. Junior club and junior coaching. Miami Tennis Club Pizzey Park Pizzey Dr Miami [email protected] W W miamitennisclub.com.au Social fixtures, membership court hire, tournaments, coaching, synthetic grass courts. Comfortable airconditioned facilities for members and patrons. Phone Pro Shop for Pizzey Park. For Highway Courts at phone Mudgeeraba Tennis Club Inc PO Box 547 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W tennis.com.au/mtc Social tennis Mon and Thu mornings and Fri 7pm. Night tennis Mon 7pm. Visitors welcome. Coaching can be arranged - phone Vibrant progressive club. For court hire phone Nerang Tennis Club Nerang - Southport Rd Nerang W W tennis.com.au/goldcoast/clubs Social tennis, competition teams, internal competition and coaching. Courts for hire day and night. Open: 7days/nights from 7am - 10pm. Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc (AKA) Woongoolba Tennis Club 1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd Woongoolba [email protected] W W tennisqueensland.com.au/pimpamatennis This complex offers 4 tennis courts. Social mixed fixtures. Always looking for new players. Coach available. Phone Michael or club Pro-One Tennis Academy Sports Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W pro-onetennis.com.au Public court hire. Adult clinics and social groups. Fixtures/competition. Fitness sessions. Junior development. Runaway Bay Tennis Centre [Pro-One] Sports Dr (off Morala Dr) Runaway Bay [email protected] W W pro-onetennis.com.au We service everything to do with tennis from junior tennis to adults. Racquet repairs. Inhouse and inter-club competitions. Pro-shop. 9 courts/8 flood lit on 3 different surfaces. Year round full or part-time program. Various programs. Top facility. Tennis Gold Coast Inc - Queens Park Tennis Centre 19 Queen St Southport [email protected] 128

131 W W tennisgoldcoast.com Tennis Association for GC District. Affiliated with Tennis Qld and Tennis Australia. Public courts for hire day and night for adults and juniors. Phone for Court hire and/or clothing and pro shop. Tweed Heads Tennis Club Inc Cunningham St Tweed Heads Courts at Cunningham St, Tweed Heads. Social and competition tennis. Coaching. 12 Courts with lighting. Tennis courts for hire. Touch football Coomera Comets Touch PO Box 873 Helensvale [email protected] W W coomeracometstouch.net Play Mon night adult (men and women) competition and Fri night junior (boys and girls) competition at Coomera Sports Park, Beattie Rd, Coomera. Affiliated with Touch Football Australia. Please visit our website for more information on our association. GC Touch Assoc Inc PO Box 5290 GCMC Bundall [email protected] WWgoldcoasttouch.com Administration of Touch on the Gold Coast. Office at Owen Park, Queen St, Southport. Volleyball Beach Volleyball Gold Coast Broadbeach and Southport [email protected] W W beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com Social and competitive Beach Volleyball for anyone from 8 to 80. Learn from scratch or improve your skills in a friendly, fun and supportive environment. Bring a team or come on your own. Court hire, training and coaching available. GC Volleyball Gold Coast [email protected] W W goldcoastvolleyball.com GCV aims to expand and build greater participation in volleyball on the Gold Coast focussing on school age and university students to adults through a range of programs including social competitions, camps and other development opportunities. Volleyball Qld 2/12 Sports House 150 Caxton St Milton [email protected] W W qva.org.au Volleyball competition and coaching. Ring for information of Gold Coast competitions. Water polo GC Water Polo Assoc C/o Miami Pool Miami [email protected] W W goldcoastwaterpolo.com.au Thu night competition at Miami Pool 6.30pm (not through winter months). All ages - men and women. Visit website for contacts for mens, womens and junior levels of play. Wrestling Impact Pro Wrestling Ashmore PCYC Dominions Rd Southport [email protected] WWipwaustralia.com.au Based on the Gold Coast with more than 35 years experience in training men, women and teenagers. Custom built training facility (complete with full sized pro wrestling ring) operates 4 days a week. Sport and recreation facilities Golf courses Information available in Yellow Pages. Racing and trotting tracks Border Park Raceway Binya Ave Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tweedheadscoursing.com.au Operates greyhound racing and a betting auditorium in a family friendly environment. Snack bar and bar open on race days. GC Turf Club Racecourse Dr Bundall [email protected] W W gctc.com.au Regular raceday events. Ring for details of race meetings. Licensed restaurant and bar facilities. Skate parks City of Gold Coast Gold Coast WWgoldcoastcity.com.au Ramps at Arundel, Bilinga, Canungra, Coolangatta, Coomera, Elanora, Helensvale, Labrador, Miami, Molendinar, Mt Tamborine, Mudgeeraba, Nerang, Pacific Pines, Palm Beach, Runaway Bay, Sth Tweed, Springbrook, Tugun and Varsity Lakes. Soccer fields Italo-Australian Club GC 18 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W italoaustralianclub.com.au For Australian and Italian community. Open Tue-Sun. Privately run soccer fields sponsored by the GC Italo-Australian Club. Bistro and Restaurant (lunch and dinner), poker/gaming room, bar and lounge area, bocce. Various function rooms for hire. Sporting complexes All Stars Sports Club PO Box 37 Palm Beach [email protected] Clubs - boardriders, hockey, touch football and Oz-tag. Situated at Mallawa Dr, Palm Beach. Ashmore PCYC Community Dr off Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W ashmorepcyc.com Wide range of activities e.g. dancing, gymnastics, badminton, indoor soccer, karate, netball, tae kwon do, cheer leading, fitness classes plus one of the best weight 129

132 rooms on the Gold Coast. New gym equipment. Internet cafe. Australian Academy of Sport Cnr Sports Dr and Morala Ave Runaway Bay W W aas.org.au AAS is a group training organisation dedicated to sourcing and facilitating meaningful employment and training for students in their final years, school leavers wishing to work in sports industries, existing workforce (coaches etc.), organisations etc. Bilambil Sports Complex Cnr Hogans Rd/Bilambil Rd Bilambil W W bilambilsportsclub.com.au Community club for the community available for functions. Club house. 3 playing fields. Border United Soccer club and Bilambil Soccer club. Touch football, cricket, softball, social golf (play monthly) etc. Tennis court for hire (ring to book). Burleigh Sports Club 111 Christine Ave Burleigh Waters [email protected] W W burleighsports.com.au Bistro, gaming and TAB facilities. Courtesy bus. Home ground for Burleigh Australian Rules Football club. Carrara Indoor Stadium Broadbeach-Nerang Rd Carrara [email protected]. gov.au WWgoldcoastcity.com.au Regularly used for sporting activities from soccer to basketball to figure skating. 4 courts, public facilities. Lights and grandstand. Carrara Sports Complex Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Carrara [email protected]. gov.au WWgoldcoastcity.com.au 8 hectare site multi purpose sports facility. Ring City of Gold Coast. Club Banora Golf Club Leisure Dr Banora Point [email protected] W W twintowns.com.au 18 hole golf course, bowling greens, all weather tennis courts, swimming pool and club complex for service club members. Sister club to Twin Towns Services Club, Wharf St, Tweed Heads phone Coomera and District Soccer & Recreation Club Inc Viney Park 1 Yaun St Coomera [email protected] W W coomerasoccer.com Home of the Coomera Colts Soccer Club. Club house. Planned social evenings to play pool and darts. GC Academy of Sport PO Box 433 Ashmore City [email protected] W W goldsport.com.au Not-for-profit regional academy of sport providing additional opportunities through sport for pre-elite athletes, coaches and administrators. Aims to facilitate a number of sports development programs. Visit web for Sport program - Golf, soccer, etc. GC Athletic Centre Parklands Drive Parklands [email protected] WWgoldcoast.qld.gov.au National standard facilities centrally located to the Griffith University. 400m running surface, full throwing cage (hammer and discus), change and amenities facilities. Kiosk. Is available for event and individual bookings. GC Cycle Complex Hope St Nerang [email protected]. gov.au WWgoldcoastcity.com.au Hosts national, state and regional level athletic events. National standard facility available for hire by cycling clubs, event promoters and the casual rider. Velodrome. Off-road critierium circuit, modern clubhouse, grandstand and change rooms. GC Indoor Sport 9 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W indoorsport.com.au 3 court complex comprising cricket, netball, soccer and dodgeball. Night competitions. Social games. Licensed club rooms. Open 9.30am til late. Facilities for hire. Gullivers Indoor Swim Gymnasium and Sports Centre Cnr Hargraves Rd/Fawn St Upper Coomera [email protected] W W gulliverswimgym.com.au Indoor pools. Lessons/coaching, Squad training. Public swimming 7 days. Fully equipped gym. Waterball and aqua-aerobics. 8 lane lap pool teaching and family pool. Before and after school and vacation care programs. Coffee shop. Pool parties. Kirra Sports Club 22 Appel St Kirra [email protected] W W kirrasportsclub.com.au Room available for hire for weddings and private functions. Ring for bookings. Squash open from 10am. Restaurant open 7 days a week with set menu special on 6 days: Lunch 11.30am - 2pm: Dinner from 5.30pm - 8pm. Labrador Squash Centre 230 Turpin Rd Labrador [email protected] W W labradorsquash.com 8 Courts. Licensed bar. Open Mon - Thu from 10am pm, Fri 4pm - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 4-6pm. Racquetball, In-house social, pennant and day competitions. Junior coaching/games. Must book for courts. Labrador Tigers AFC & Sports Club Inc Cooke-Murphy Oval 28 Ashton St Labrador [email protected] W W labradortigers.com.au Australian Football Club. Cooke Murphy Oval. Two Ovals, change rooms and canteen. Fully licensed club house. Pokie venue. Open 7 days. Restaurant open 7 days for lunch and Tue - Sat for dinner. Proud history in the local community. Nerang Squash & Fitness Centre 43 Station Rd Nerang

133 Competitive teams and social competitions, gymnasium. Junior coaching program and competition. Palm Beach Aquatic Centre Thrower Dr Palm Beach W W belgravialeisure.com.au Heated hydro-therapy and Olympic pools, gym, squash courts, adults and children s Learn to Swim classes, aqua aerobics. Open: Mon-Thu 5.30am pm, Fri 5.30am - 6pm and weekends 5.30am - 5pm, public holidays 7am - 5pm. Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club Ltd PO Box 514 Elanora Salk Oval Thrower Dr Palm Beach [email protected] W W pbcsports.com.au Sports complex with football, cricket, outriggers, golf and fishing. Meeting rooms for hire. Salk s function room, corporate functions, weddings etc. Bistro facilities open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Palm Meadows Baseball Facility 98 Palm Meadows Dr Carrara [email protected] WWgoldcoastcity.com.au Premium major league standard infield. Full dressing room amenities and on-site team meeting rooms. Full batting cage. Parklands Indoor Sports Centre Parklands Dr Southport [email protected] W W parklandsindoor.com Premier Sports Centre fully licensed with accredited umpires for all sports: Indoor cricket, netball, beach volley ball, indoor soccer and superleague. Open: Mon - Fri at 9am - 11pm and some weekends. Canteen offering a wide range of hot food. PCYC Gold Coast 180 Monaco St Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W goldcoastpcyc.com Improving communities through youth development. Wide range of indoor and outdoor sport and recreation activities for children and adults. Open: Mon - Thu 5.30am - 9pm, Fri 5.30am - 7pm, Sat 6am - 2pm, Sun Gym 8am - 12 noon. Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc (AKA) Woongoolba Tennis Club 1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd Woongoolba [email protected] W W tennisqueensland.com.au/pimpamatennis 4 tennis courts, social tennis, mixed doubles, senior and junior new players welcome. Coaching and pro shop. Cricket grounds also available with interclub competitions held each year. Club house available for hire for functions Pizzey Park Trustee Pacific Pde Miami [email protected] Please contact the individual organisations and clubs under Sport in this directory re their games, times etc. Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium Sports Dr Runaway Bay [email protected]. gov.au WWgoldcoastcity.com.au Flexible design used regularly for sporting activities ranging from soccer and basketball through to figure skating. 4 full sized courts, canteen, meeting rooms, grandstand, change rooms etc. Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre and Swim Centre Cnr Sports Dr and Morala Ave Runaway Bay [email protected] W W sportssupercentre.com.au Leading training facility for the public and athletes. Restaurant. Gymnasium, archery range, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and indoor pool, athletic track, beach courts and beach volleyball. Children s activities. Athletics, youth club. Sports House at Varsity Lakes 337 Christine Ave Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W sportshouse.com.au Sports House is an innovative hub that offers meeting and workshop spaces for hire, commercial office space for lease along with hosting various sporting clubs and recreational activities including Park Run, rowing, dragon boating, outriggers and Kayak. Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre Inc Tallebudgera Leisure Centre 1525 GC Hwy North Palm Beach [email protected] W W nprsr.qld.gov.au Casual hire of tennis and squash courts. Also accommodation for group bookings. Bunk/cabin style facilities. Swimming pool, gym, basketball, volleyball, tennis and squash courts. Adjacent to surf, beach and river. Enquiries 7 days. Tweed Super Sports Centre Lot 1 Chinderah Bay Dr Chinderah [email protected] W W tweedsupersports.com.au Community focused no-profit sporting facility catering for anyone with an interest in sport, recreation and meeting new people. Sporting programs include: indoor soccer, netball, cricket, volleyball, lifeball and beach touch footy. Focus on young people. Yacht clubs Southport Yacht Club Inc MacArthur Pde Main Beach [email protected] W W southportyachtclub.com.au Licensed club with marina facilities and hardstand. Power boat or yacht racing and sailing. Bistro and bottle shop. Waterfront restaurant, bars and function rooms. 300 Yacht Marina. Direct phone Marina Yoga and meditation groups Health Institute Australia 1/126 Scarborough St [email protected] W W shantiyoga.com.au Yoga for peace of mind, balance, strength, health and wellbeing. Breath, deep relaxation and meditation classes. Weight loss program with dietary and nutrition advice and vegan meals. Massage and treatment and yoga retreats in the hinterland. 131

134 Transport Public transport information Airlink Express PO Box 788 Helensvale W W airlinkexpress.com.au Gold Coast airport transfers from Coolangatta Airport terminal and Brisbane domestic and international terminals servicing all Gold Coast destinations door to door. Family friendly airport transfers. Offers direct personal theme park transfers. Con-x-ion (Formerly Coachtrans) 133 Ereton Dr Arundel [email protected] W W con-x-ion.com Brisbane airport transfers meeting all major flights (domestic or international) with friendly, professional service. Advance bookings essential. Fast, reliable and direct to your door 7 days a week, one way or return. Flashimos PO Box 1664 Broadbeach [email protected] W W flashimos.com.au Tours and Transfers. Conduct Tours within the Gold Coast, Hinterland and Brisbane areas and operates between Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Northern NSW. GC Cabs 11 Millennium Circuit Helensvale [email protected] W W gccabs.com.au Gold Coast Cabs fleet over more than 350 vehicles and operates a personal doorto-door service 24 hours a day/7 days a week. We have more than 85 late model Wheelchair accessible vehicles. Immediate booking service available. Local Bus Concessions PO Box 3036 Robina [email protected] W W surfside.com.au Surfside local bus services offer concession fares to seniors in possession of a Pension Card or Qld Seniors Card. For a Student School Bus pass phone or for bus timetables phone Concession cards must be shown to the driver. Translink Public Transport Information PO Box 50 Brisbane W W translink.com.au Ring for all integrated public transport on public bus, train and ferry services. For long distance Passenger Travel train phone Special needs transport Able Australia VIP Transport 13 Sykes Court Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au Transport assistance for people who are living in their own homes and are: frail aged and over 65 years, younger with disabilities, and carers of these people (within the northern Gold Coast region). Care & Concern - Burleigh Heads 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] Transport by volunteers to medical appointments for patients from Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Miami, Robina and Mudgeeraba. Booking Tue, Thu, Sat from 9.30am am phone Funding by patient donations. Care & Concern - Coolangatta-Tugun Coolangatta [email protected] W W goldcoastcatholic.com.au/coolangattatugun Volunteers transport frail elderly, sick and incapacitated from their homes or nursing homes to medical appointments or hospital: 3 days notice required. Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Non-denominational. Unable to accommodate wheelchairs. Care & Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish Nerang Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers. Care & Concern - Southport Catholic Parish PO Box 216 Ashmore City [email protected] W W scp.org.au Transport to doctor, dentist, physio, specialist appointments and some shopping for elderly, sick and incapacitated. Also visitation. Areas covered Southport, Ashmore and Labrador. Office: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Care and Concern - Surfers Paradise 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] Volunteer transport service for the elderly to go to medical and health related appointments only. Centrelink - Mobility Allowance C/o Centrelink E E centrelink.gov.au Available to those whose disability prevents them from using public transport unaided. Provides assistance to people with disabilities, who are in paid employment, voluntary work, etc. Ring for details of eligibility. Council Cab Service (VGC Transport Service) 2074 Gold Coast Hwy Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W goldcoastcity.com.au City of Gold Coast transport service, in conjunction with Gold Coast Cabs, for people who are transport disadvantaged. Phone Volunteering Gold Coast for a list of cab services, or go to the website above and search Council Cab. GC Cabs - Council Cabs Service 11 Millennium Circuit Helensvale [email protected] W W gccabs.com.au City of Gold Coast Cabs assists older people (and those with a disability) with travel by taxi to their local shopping centre on Tue/Wed and Thu for a cost of $2 each way. Door to door service. For further information visit our website goldcoast.qld.gov.au. GC Cabs - Qld Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme Service Provider (TSS) 11 Millennium Circuit Helensvale

135 W W gccabs.com.au Gold Coast Cabs provide 24 hour service/7 days a week. If you hold a qualified TSS subsidy card you are entitled to travel direct to your appointments using a taxi and TSS will cover half the cost. Conditions apply. GC Community Transport Inc PO Box 7209 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities- HACC eligible only. Must make an application for bookings. Not available for nursing homes. OZcare Shopping & Transport Services Highfield Drive Robina W W ozcare.org.au Bus service providing transport for aged, frail aged or younger people with disabilities to shops, appointments etc. Taxi Subsidies and Concessions (Dept of Main Roads) Taxi Subsidies Section Brisbane [email protected] WWtmr.qld.gov.au/tss People unable to travel alone: Blind or severely vision impaired, epilepsy, physical disability, intellectual impairment, behaviour disorders etc. Must be permanent resident of Qld. Apply: Dept of Main Roads for Taxi Subsidy Smart Card (50 percent concession). Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc PO Box 4207, Ashmore Unit 12/115 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W transcord.com.au Community transport (medical appointments etc. - excludes shopping) for HAAC eligible clients and younger people with disabilities and their carers and also the frail aged. Contact for assessment Mon - Fri. Transport Services - Volunteering GC 2074 Gold Coast Hwy Miami [email protected] W W volunteeringgc.com.au Provide transport options for HAAC eligible clients. Also run community transport projects: Cancer Treatment Service, Council Cab Shopping Services in conjunction with GC Cabs. Rely on Volunteer drivers. Volunteer information Volunteer services Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc 387 Brisbane Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W arundelparkrda.com.au About 100 volunteers assist with programs. Their roles wide and varied: Horse leading and handling, side walking, tacking and grooming, coaching, office work, etc. Help/ train new volunteers. No experience with horses or riders necessary as training given. Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Assoc Southport 171 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] WWcoastguard.com.au Composed entirely of volunteers to promote safety in the operation of small boat craft. Base radio operate 24/7 days. Patrols waterways assisting with safe boating advice. Works with State Water Police, SES, etc. in marine search and rescue operation. AWLQ Volunteering Shelter Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W awl.qld.com.au Looking for committed, passionate people (18 years or older), who are willing to give some of their spare time in regular 4 hour weekly shifts, to help us care for the many homeless animals that pass through our doors. Application forms on website. Court Support Group Southport Magistrates Court, Hinze St, Southport 4215 For any person having to appear in court. A friendly volunteer from the group will accompany them and explain procedures. If volunteer assistance is required report to the Magistrate Court from 8.15am on date of the hearing Mon-Fri during court sittings. GC Health Vounteers 1 Hospital Blvd [email protected] W W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au Volunteers provide support services to patients, visitors and staff of Gold Coast Health. GC Institute of TAFE 72 Ridgeway Ave Southport W W gcit.edu.au Courses available to train people in assisting students in literacy and numeracy. Course is at no cost. Specialist delivery in adult literacy and numeracy, disability and youth programs and youth year 10 equivalent. Enrolments: phone Rosies (Friends on the Street) Gold Coast areas [email protected] W W rosies.org.au Not-for-profit with a volunteer base who provide unconditional acceptance, friendship and practical support to some of the most abandoned people within our community. Street Outreach, Drug Court Support, youth detention visitation and Prison Outreach. Sailability GC Inc 1 Marina Ct Hollywell [email protected] W W sailabilitygc.org Provide wide range of safe sailing experiences for many disabled persons. Join our 65 volunteers in a fulfilling happy environment. Boating skills not a prerequisite but a sound physique, love of boats and water. Help carers with clients. Operate Feb-Dec. Village Community Services Inc 87 Village Way Oxenford [email protected] W W studiovillage.com.au Volunteers may offer their services in person by registering their interest at reception or be referred from various agencies. Learn new skills, share some skills, knowledge and information with others and meet new people. 133

136 Volunteer Marine Rescue - Jacobs Well VMR450 PO Box 279 Beenleigh [email protected] W W vmrjw.org.au Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports/tide times etc. Radio and other marine courses available. Manned 24 hours/7 days. Monitors all distress calls. Active volunteers assist boaties and fishermen to cross the notorious JumpinPin Bar. Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Southern Zone Muriel Henchman Dr Main Beach [email protected] W W vmrsouthport.com.au Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports/tide times, etc. Radio and other marine courses available. Manned 24 hours/7 days and monitors all distress calls. Phone Main Beach , Currumbin , Point Danger Volunteering GC Volunteer Services 2074 Gold Coast Hwy Miami [email protected] W W volunteeringgc.org.au Peak body for volunteering on the Gold Coast, referring over 2000 volunteers each year to over 350 member organisations. Positions include: Admin/clerical, arts and entertainment, educational, computers/it. Full job lists available on the website. Volunteering with FSG Australia 3 Jowett St Coomera W W fsg.org.au Make a positive difference in the lives of adults and children with disabilities or a range of needs, by being a volunteer for one of these programs: Community Connectors, and/or Host Family. Training and on-going support is available. Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Regional Crime Prevention 68 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise W W police.qld.gov.au/join/vip Contact Regional Coordinator of SE Region for further information. Liaise with community groups. Training period covers police operations, security, personal safety. HomeLink (Police data base records information of key holder.) Welfare Welfare assistance Ark d House FoodMarket Dream Centre Christian Church, Cnr Nerang- Broadbeach Rd [email protected] W W dreamcentre.com.au Purchase a food parcel $25 which includes: Fruit and vegetable box, dry box and a cold pack. Join us for a free afternoon tea. Days of operation: Wed 12 noon - 5pm, Fri 2pm - 6pm, Thu: Tweed Heads 3pm - 4pm. Bond Loan Scheme- Dept of Housing And Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W housing.qld.gov.au/housing/loans-andgrants/bond-loans An interest free loan for people who cannot afford to pay a full rental bond to move into private rental accommodation. Applicants must meet other criteria for eligibility set by the Department of Housing. Visit our website to apply online. Community Care - Uniting Church Mudgeeraba 89 Franklin Dr Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabaunitingchurch.org Community Care Ministry. Op shop open Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm and Sat 9am - 12 noon. Free counselling Wed, Fri by appointment. Food available for residents of local area only. No vouchers given. Dept of Family and Community Services NSW 98 Blundell Blvd Tweed Heads South Child protection agency, out of home care and early intervention phone Child Care Protection Agency Help Line phone For Disaster Management by natural disaster (fire and/ or flood) phone Dept of Veterans Affairs (VAN) Level 5/12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au Information and referral service to increase veterans and war widows use and knowledge of local health and welfare services as well as the department s own services and benefits. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am pm. Elevation Care Varsity Lakes Unit 1/492 Scottsdale Dr Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W elevationchurch.com.au Low cost grocery distribution option for lowincome families and people in need and/or for people with concession cards. Phone to check if you are eligible to purchase goods. Bring your shopping bags. Collections at Varsity Lakes or Tweed Heads. Foodbank Lunch 2 Monaco St Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W transformation.net.au Foodbank lunch to feed the homeless every Sat at 11.30am at 2 Monaco St, Surfers Paradise. Havafeed Community Relief Mermaid Beach Community Centre 2439 GC Hwy Mermaid Beach SMS [email protected] W W havafeed.org Meals, food relief parcels and showers at no charge. Collect personally from the community centre on Tue and Thu from 6.30am - 8am and Fri from 11am - 1pm. Refer website for complete range of other services. Sun breakfast 8am, light lunch 11.30am. New Life Community Care Food Barn 16 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W newlifefoodbarn.org Free and discounted food for people in hardship, pensioners, health card holders and unemployed. Food parcel delivery service for disabled and elderly, $45 for 4 boxes of food to feed a family of 4. Open 9am - 12 noon Tue - Fri and 9am am Sat. 134

137 Newlife Care Inc 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu Counselling, emergency food relief and support services. Hours of operation Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm. Plus One Care 56 Gemvale Rd Reedy Creek [email protected] W W kings.net.au Emergency assistance. Food boxes to take away. Referral from Centrelink with recent income statement. Operates Mon-Thu 9.30am - 3pm. Appointment needed. Run by volunteers. Rosies Youth Mission Gold Coast [email protected] W W rosies.org.au Not-for-profit organisation that provides outreach services. Support and friendship for the homeless and disadvantaged. Coffee van, support and referral service, court support, prison visitation, street outreach. Schoolies schoolies@ rosies.org.au. Salvation Army - Nerang Shop 5 Lavelle St Nerang W W salvationarmy.org.au Community services to help people in need. Require referral from Centrelink for welfare assistance as assessed. Appointment necessary. Open 8am - 12 noon and 1pm pm Mon/Tue/Thu and Fri. Salvation Army - Palm Beach/Elanora Kalamunda Cl Elanora W W salvationarmy.org.au Community service to help people in need as assessed. Referral from Centrelink required for welfare assistance. Phone for appointment if assistance required. Welfare Mon/Tue/Thu 10am - 1pm. Salvation Army Community Services - Southport 3/80 Davenport St Southport W W salvationarmy.org.au Community welfare to help people in need. Referral required from Centrelink for welfare assistance as assessed. Appointment necessary. Set Free Care 170 Nerang St (Baptist Church) Southport [email protected] W W setfree.org.au Provide a free lunch on Thu at our base 11am - 1pm - above address - also offer the Gospel. On-going support for those in need. People below the poverty line are given food. Need an ID for discounted food parcels. Op shop with 2 nd hand clothes. SPAAC (Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care Inc) 36 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] Target group: People in crisis - all ages. Office Mon - Thu 9.30am am. Interviews for emergency relief appointment (register before 9.30am or phone). Require I.D. emergency cheque to Woolworths. Shower/laundry facilities for homeless people only. St Johns Drop-In Centre 36 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise [email protected] Provide a delicious hot lunch plus desert, takeaway sandwiches and fruit (if required) Mon - Fri from 11.30am pm. Must be seated by 12.30pm. Door closes 12.45pm sharp. $2 contribution required. SPACC Welfare Emergency Relief only Mon-Thu 9.30am am. St Vincent de Paul Donation Line 126 Allied Drive [email protected] W W vinnies.org.au A donation line service receiving donations of furniture and clothing from the public to be used for support requests for clients in need. Office hours Monday - Friday from 8.30am pm St Vincent de Paul Helpline 126 Allied Dr Arundel WWvinnies.org.au/centres-national Contact for emergency assistance for provision of support to people and families in need. Office hours Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm. Youth Accommodation services Coolangatta YHA 230 Coolangatta Rd Bilinga [email protected] W W coolangattayha.com Youth Hostels Australia with 80 beds. Dormitories. Single/twin/double and family room share. Bed and breakfast. Office hours 7.30am pm. Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W hpw.qld.gov.au/housing Assist with bond money of 4 weeks rent for Queensland residents. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, living in a temporary situation e.g. caravan park or approved centre. Income test applies. Visit our website to apply online. GC Youth Service - Youth Accommodation Program (YAP) 15 Oak Ave Miami [email protected] W W goldcoastyouthservice.com Long term (12 months) externally supported accommodation for year olds. To guide and assist young people in living skills to enable them to function independently. Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach Marina s Cove 70 Sea World Dr Main Beach [email protected] W W yha.com Dormitory, twin and double rooms. Clean and healthy accommodation. address on website. Alcohol/drug/tobacco addiction ATODS North Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services) Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, W W health.qld.gov.au/atod To assess and refer people in need. Counselling and support on drug problems. Parent/family education and support. 135

138 Consultation and support service for people with alcohol and drug related problems. ATODS South Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services) 2019 GC Hwy Miami W W health.qld.gov.au/atod Confidential specialist alcohol and drug service assessment and referral, opioid dependency pharmacotherapy service, involving maintenance or detoxification treatment, relapse prevention intervention, case management and counselling. Closed public holidays. Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug education/ prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. GC Drug Council Inc - Mirikai 191 West Burleigh Rd West Burleigh [email protected] W W gcdrugcouncil.org.au Non-profit, non-government organisation offering support services to clients experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. Provide residential/ supported housing services to clients years and out-client services. Specialist services to years. Life Education Centre Foundation Qld Inc 89 Sunshine Blvd Broadbeach [email protected] W W lifeeducation.org.au A not-for-profit organisation providing school-based health and drug education programs to over 130,000 students throughout Queensland each year. We aim to help prevent substance abuse by giving children the skills and knowledge to live safe and healthy lives. Narcotics Anonymous PO Box 1191 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W na.org.au Help families with drug related problems. Counselling service phone numbers give a recorded message of the many contacts for help and all the details of where the meetings are held at many of the Gold Coast suburbs. Cadets AAFC 213 Squadron Elanora State High School Off Nineteenth Ave Entrance Elanora [email protected] W W aafc.org.au/213sqn Youth-based organisation affiliated with the Royal Australian Air Force. Designed to develop and foster aviation and leadership skills for ages years. Parading: Tue pm throughout school terms. AAFC 221 Squadron 41 Field Battery Army Reserve Depot Cnr Southport/Nerang Rds Ashmore [email protected] W W aafc.org.au/our-units/2-wing-aafc Youth-based organisation affiliated with the Royal Australian Air Force. Designed to develop and foster aviation and leadership skills for ages years. Parading: Mon 6pm pm throughout state school terms. AAFC 222 Squadron The Southport School Winchester St Southport [email protected] W W 222sqn.aafc.org.au Youth-based organisation affiliated with the Royal Australian Air Force. Designed to develop and foster aviation and leadership skills for ages years. Parading: Tue 6pm - 9pm throughout school terms. AAFC 232 Squadron Saint Michael s College Jondique Ave Merrimac 4226 [email protected] W W aafc.org.au/232sqn Youth-based organisation affiliated with the Royal Australian Air Force. Designed to develop and foster aviation and leadership skills for ages years. Parading: Wed 5.45pm - 9pm throughout the school terms. Australian Air League - Gold Coast Squadron Pacific Pines Community Centre [email protected] W W goldcoast.airleague.com.au A youth organisation for boys and girls aged 8 years and over who have an interest in aviation. Develop leadership skills, learn about flight, navigation, aircraft construction. Meets at Pacific Pines Community Centre Fri nights 7pm to 9pm Australian Air League - Southport Squadron AB Paterson College Arundel [email protected] W W airleague.com.au A youth organisation for boys and girls from 8-18 years which encourages an interest in aviation as a career or hobby. It strives to promote good citizenship, leadership and teamwork - developing skills and knowledge of it s members. Meets Mon 4.45pm Australian Navy Cadets - TS Tyalgum 38 Seaworld Dr Main Beach [email protected] Training boys and girls aged 12½-20 years in service activities in all aspects of boating and sailing. Sponsored by Royal Australian Navy. Meets Fri from 6.30pm - 10pm. Counselling services Centacare GC 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Adolescent mediation therapy, relationship education and counselling for youth years, child and family counselling. Galaxy Coaching - Life Education for Children and Youth Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W galaxycoaching.com.au Counselling support coaching therapy services for people with issues on health studies, career, relationships, self-esteem, achievement, addictions, communication, bereavement. We help you live a better quality life! Telephone services available. 136

139 Kids Helpline GPO Box 2469 Brisbane W W kidshelp.com.au Free, confidential, anonymous 24 hour telephone and Online counselling service for young people aged from 5-25 years. We care and we listen anytime and for any reason. and Web counselling is linked from the Kids Helpline website. Reconnect Service (Mission Australia) 3 Suter St Southport [email protected] W W missionaustralia.com.au Early intervention youth and family service providing support and assistance for youth years, who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness. Aim to re-engage them with education/training/family/ community. Offers case management and family mediation. UnitingCare Community - Child, Youth & Family Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach W W uccommunity.org.au Pathways to Grow offers individual and group counselling to children and young people up to 18 years and their families. Particularly for young people whose families are going or have been through a challenging time. Education and traineeships Apprenticeship Info [email protected] W W apprenticeshipinfo.qld.gov.au Telephone and service available to all Queenslanders for advice, support and referrals relating to apprenticeships, traineeships and training options. Phone and contact service operates on Mon - Fri from 8.30am pm. GC Institute of TAFE Heeb St Ashmore W W gcit.edu.au Specialist delivery: trades, hospitality, tourism, hairdressing, beauty and fashion, childcare, fitness, horticulture, etc. Provide services at very low cost to the public i.e. Fashion, style-cuts etc. Office hours 8.30am - 5pm Ohana for Youth PO Box 1730 Broadbeach [email protected] W W ohana.org.au Ohana For Youth specialises in supporting young people aged 14-18, who have disengaged from school early. SCISCO has Alternative Learning Centres at Southport, Palm Beach and Coomera. Head office is on Level 3, Oasis Shopping Centre, Broadbeach. Emergency accommodation GC Project for Homeless Youth PO Box 2316 Southport [email protected] W W homelessyouth.com.au Accommodation for homeless youth years. Lawson House Crisis accommodation for youth at risk phone (6 week stay). Please ring for information. St Josephs Youth Service Francis St Tweed Heads [email protected] Youth accommodation from aged years for up to 3 months. Outreach service youth target group from age years. Lifeskills and goal setting programs. Information and referral linkages. Emergency relief for NSW residents only. Employment assistance support Apprenticeship Info All areas [email protected] W W apprenticeshipinfo.qld.gov.au Telephone and service available to all Queenslanders for advice, support and referrals relating to apprenticeships, traineeships and training options. Phone and contact service operates on Mon - Fri from 8.30am pm. Career Employment Australia Level 1/10 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W ceagroup.com.au Providing support for unemployed by way of work skill courses and training for members of organisations on the Gold Coast. GC Skill Centre Inc, is a registered training organisation. Miami Office phone Epic Employment Southport W W epic.org.au Employment for all ages. Program to help disadvantaged, homeless or at risk youth years. Give information on literacy, numeracy, education, traineeships. Offices: Mermaid Beach, Helensvale, Nerang, Palm Beach and Southport. Girl guides Girl Guides Queensland - GC Region Gold Coast [email protected] W W guidesqld.org Organisation that creates safe and friendly environments for children and young people. Beenleigh , Coomera , Palm Beach/Burleigh , Tugun , Tamborine Mountain Health education support services Able Australia VIP Transport Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au Program on Fri 10am - 1pm designed for the younger vision impaired from school age to 50 years. Improve communication skills, life skills, advocacy, phone counselling, cooking nutrition, travel independence, etc. Centre open: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm. GC Womens Health Clinic Giants Pharmacy Pacific Fair Broadbeach Providing all types of women s health services. Pap Smears, etc. and confidential information on all types of contraceptive devices. All services confidential. Health Care card holders and pensioners. Direct billing. Open: Mon - Fri. Appointment necessary. Headspace GC 26 Railway St Southport W W headspace.org.au/southport 137

140 One stop shop health for youth years, providing youth friendly support services in a cool relaxed environment. Bulk billing doctors/practitioners/ youth workers and support groups. Open weekdays. No referral needed. Appointments necessary. Pregnancy & Family Support Assoc MacDonald House Shop 8/3 Park Ave Burleigh Heads [email protected] Assistance available for families with children. Counselling and support for women with suspected/confirmed unplanned pregnancy. One-to-one counselling for clients suffering postnatal depression. Emergency relief: Mon/Wed by appointment. FOC baby goods. YHES House Inc (South Coast Youth Education Service) 161 Scarborough St (PO Box 1900) Southport [email protected] W W yhes.org.au Trading as: YHES House. Free service for Gold Coast youth and young parents (12-25 years). Personal support, counselling, advocacy, health and wellbeing education, Young parents program. Bathroom/laundry facilities. Drop-in service Mon and Thu 9am - 5pm. Legal services Logan Youth Legal Service PO Box 727 Woodridge [email protected] W W yfs.org.au Non-profit Community Legal Service providing free and confidential legal advice/representation for young people. Appointments necessary. Office open: 8.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri. Leos clubs Leos Club of Palm Beach Currumbin High School PO Box 137 Elanora [email protected] Community service club based at High School. Support for local and regional causes. Meets Fri 8am during school term. Mental health support Child and Youth Mental Health Service Central Gold Coast Level 2/60 High St Southport [email protected] We provide long term therapy and only accept referrals from our Child and Youth Access Team. This team is available from 8.30am - 5pm and can be contacted on All new referrals into the Child and Youth Mental Health Service on the Gold Coast. Child and Youth Mental Health Service Southern Gold Coast Robina Health Precinct Level 3/2 Campus Cres Robina Provides a specialised community mental health service to children and adolescents (under 18 years) by a team of professional staff. Clinic gives priority to children experiencing severe psychiatric problems. For Southport office phone Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education CWSI PO Box 59 Surfers Paradise [email protected] W W coachingwithsubstance.org.au Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve specific goals. Drug Education/ Prevention for teens and parents available. Workshops weekly. Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Tweed Valley Clinic Powell St Tweed Heads W W ncahs.nsw.gov.au Admissions 24 hrs/7 days per week. Referrals only through Hospital Emergency Departments. 25 gazetted beds including a 5 bed high dependency unit. Contact Mental Health Line for advice. Music Crossing Divides Inc PO Box 297 Burleigh Heads [email protected] WWcrossingdividesinc.wordpress.com Not-for-profit organisation that runs Arts/ Music Programs for young people years who live with a disability or disadvantage. Programs facilitated by local professional and emerging arts-workers and supported by facilitators who have been trained. Opus Singers 2 Utah Ct Oxenford [email protected] Soloists/Choir and Vocal group. From aged 12 years to adults (male and female). Rehearsals on Thursdays: 2 Utah Ct, Oxenford. Talent for the Coast PO Box 2323 Nerang DC [email protected] W W talent.org.au Non-profit subsidiary of Qld Services Heritage Band Assoc. Runs programs specifically designed to allow children to gain performance and stagecraft skills to prepare for auditions. The Circle Project Inc 4b/76 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W circleproject.org.au Aim to provide cost effective recordings to eligible musicians and to work with the young emerging artists of the Gold Coast. Contact to arrange to see our state of the art recording studio and learn about our mentoring and workshop facilities/services. Police citizens youth clubs Ashmore PCYC Community Dr off Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W ashmorepcyc.com Wide range of activities e.g. dancing, gymnastics, badminton, indoor soccer, karate, netball, Tae Kwon Do, cheer leading and fitness classes plus one of the best weights rooms on the Gold Coast. New gym equipment. Internet Cafe. Nerang PCYC Cayuga St Nerang [email protected] 138

141 W W pcycnerang.com.au Wide range of indoor sporting activities for youth development: Blue Light Disco, Weights room, Basketball stadium, Creche, Multi-purpose rooms. Activities (kids): Kindy Gym, Boxing, Guitar, Dance etc. Adults: Boxercise, Pilates, The Gym, Tae Kwon Do etc. PCYC Gold Coast 180 Monaco St Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W goldcoastpcyc.com Improving Communities through youth development. Wide range of indoor and outdoor sport and recreation activities for children and adults. Vacation care program. Open: Mon - Thu 5.30am - 9pm, Fri 5.30am - 7pm, Sat 6am - 2pm. Sun Gym: 8am - 2pm. Tweed Heads PCYC Cnr Florence and Adelaide Sts Tweed Heads [email protected] W W pcycnsw.org/tweedheads Activities (from aged 2) include basketball, bands/music, dance classes, dance parties, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, fitness etc. Open Mon/Tue/Thu 8.30am pm, Wed and Fri 8.30am pm and Sat 8.30am - 4pm, Sun Markets 7am - 12pm. Recreational and educational groups Ashmore PCYC Bicycle Safety Centre Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W ashmorepcyc.com Education in road and bicycle safety. Conducts road and bicycle safety courses for Gr. 4 students to help raise awareness of traffic and road conditions, safety techniques and safe bike handling skills. Paradise Point S A I L S Club 41 Brighton St Biggera Waters [email protected] W W sails.org.au Empower young people through sailing and Life Skills programs. Main focus At Risk youth. Kayaking, sailing and beach activities. School holiday youth and family programs. Ring for School holiday programs. Scout groups Scout Group - Ashmore PO Box 359, Ashmore City Community Dr Ashmore [email protected] W W ashmore.scoutsqld.com.au Encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years including: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rovers. Hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Burleigh Heads 32 Stephen St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W bhscouts.com.au Scout Assoc. encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for the hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Canungra 3086 Beechmont Rd Canungra W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities for ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Camping facilities. Ring for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Coomera CNR 1 Yaun St and Dreamworld Parkway Coomera W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for the hire of Scout Halls and Campsites. Scout Group - Helensvale 13 Shepparton Rd W W gcscouts.com.au The Aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people to take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Scout Group - Labrador 224 Turpin Rd Labrador W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Mudgeeraba Piallingo St Mudgeeraba W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Nerang Hope St Nerang W W nerang.scoutsqld.com.au Scout Assoc. encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from the age of 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for the hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Palm Beach Salk Oval Sarawak Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachscouts.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years: These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Paradise Point Community Hall Paradise Point W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub 139

142 Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites. Scout Group - Parkwood Heights PO Box 495 Ashmore City [email protected] W W parkwoodscouts.com.au Open to all Boys and Girls aged 6-26 years. Positions available in all section of scouting: Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Your children can learn life skills, build on leadership and teamwork qualities in a safe supervised environment. Scouts Australia Qld GC Region 18 Butler St [email protected] W W gcscouts.com.au The Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for hire of scout halls and camp sites. Youth camps Action Afloat with Sea Rovers PO Box 1040 Runaway Bay [email protected] W W searovers.asn.au Annual school holiday boating/fishing/ sailing camp held in January each year for 8-18 year olds. CYC Camp Burleigh (Christian Youth Camp) Rudd St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W cycburleigh.com.au Accommodation for up to 130 guests in dormitory style cabins (8-10 people). Some cabins ensuited. 2 leaders rooms. Activities: Canoeing, surfing, tubing, raft building, body boarding, fishing, etc. Movie nights, dance parties. Dining room, etc. Scouts Australia Qld - Campsites PO Box 69 Burleigh Heads W W scoutsqld.com.au Scout Assoc. encourages development of young people ages 6-26 years. For Camp Kallarroo, Stephens St, Burleigh phone For Guanaba Campsite, Guanaba Creek Rd, Guanaba phone For Numinbah Lakes Camping Facilities phone Camp Warden Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre Tallebudgera Leisure Centre 1525 GC Hwy North Palm Beach [email protected] W W nprsr.qld.gov.au Bunk/cabin style accommodation for minimum 24 maximum 480 people. Facilities include swimming pool, gym, basketball, volleyball, tennis and squash courts. Adjacent to surf, beach and river. Also aquatic sports, body boarding, surfing and canoeing. Youth centres Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre 25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd Oxenford [email protected] W W youthcentre.org.au Conference and hall hire, Parenting Programs and Family support, Mums and Bubs groups, Move2Music and Small Sports for u5 s, free legal advice and tax return help, fitness, yoga, dance and martial arts classes, Holiday programs for primary school children. Thrower House, Ormeau, Upper Coomera and Runaway Bay Youth Centres [email protected] These youth centres provide safe, fun and friendly spaces for young people aged years and conduct a broad range of cultural, artistic, recreational and educational activities. Youth Point Connect Runaway Bay Youth Precinct Oxley Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] Youth Centre, in collaboration with the City of Gold Coast VIBE Youth Program, runs various programs for the northern end of the Gold Coast for youth aged 12 to 18 years. Open Tue and Thu from 4pm - 6pm. Contact above for details of programs. Youth exchange programs Australian Institute of International Understanding PO Box 3161 Burleigh Town [email protected] W W aiiu.com.au Not-for-profit organisation promoting friendship and understanding among people of different races through student exchange. Lions Youth Exchange Program Brisbane 4000 WWlionsclubs.org.au/activities/youth/ye Unique cultural learning opportunity and life-changing experience for youth aged between 16 and 21 years. Must be nominated by a Lions, Lioness or Leo club and live with a host family. Experience another culture and create a spirit of understanding. Youth support ALATN St Margaret s Anglican Church Hall 167 Beaudesert/Nerang Rd Nerang W W al-anon.alateen.org/australia For ages 8 to 19 years if your life is affected by someone else s drinking. Meets weekly on Mon from 4-5pm (near top carpark) 167 Beaudesert/Nerang Rd, Nerang. Confidential and anonymous. Ring Al-Anon phone above for a list of phone nos. Behaviour Advisory Team Gold Coast State primary and secondary schools in area work with children at state primary and secondary schools who have behavioural problems. Contact local school. Care for Life: Suicide Prevention Assoc Inc Gold Coast [email protected] W W careforlife.org.au A not-for-profit organisation which provides education and training to the community in suicide prevention. Produces resources for distribution to schools, youth and community organisations for young people. Centrelink - Young Homeless Allowance C/o all Centrelink offices 140

143 W W centrelink.gov.au Available to youth on unemployment, sickness/special benefits or students years. Also available to youth under 18 years who leave home because of extreme circumstances. Expanded Horizons Program (EHP) [email protected] The EHP is a suicide prevention program that supports sexually and gender diverse young people (13-17 yrs) as well as young people from refugee and non - English speaking backgrounds. Services include both group work and individual support. GC Child Protection & Investigation Unit Police Station 68 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise All complaints of child abuse for those 16 years and under. Works in with the family. If phone above unattended phone (Broadbeach Communication centre) or phone Crime Stoppers or your local Police Station. For Emergency phone Triple 000. GC Youth Service (GCYS) 15 Oak Ave Miami [email protected] W W goldcoastyouthservice.com Provides assistance with accessing accommodation, advocacy re income support, health, training, employment. Wide range of practical services as well as case management. Externally supported accommodation years for up to 12 months. Genesis Christian Ministries Kids Club and Youth Group 148 Eastlake St (Exit 75 off the M1) Carrara [email protected] W W genesisministries.com.au Services: Revamp: Youth Group for high school youth (Gr 7-12) held Fri 7pm - 9pm. Jetz: Primary school age children s group held Fri 5pm pm. Meals available from 6.15pm. All group meetings held during school terms. Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Youth Support Program 29 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nncinc.com.au Support services, information, advice, referrals. Youth support worker available. Programs and activities for at risk year olds. Weekly food service. Internet access. Debt consolidation. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Recreational groups, life skills workshop, personal development workshops. Information and referral. Counselling for teenagers and their parents/carers. Courses and workshops. Appointments essential. Caters for young people years. Rosies Youth Mission Gold Coast [email protected] W W rosies.org.au Street outreach, Court support, prison visitation. Not-for-profit organisation that provides outreach and hope to homeless and abandoned people. Helps inmates break down social isolation. Schoolies week outreach and school retreat program. Smart Art Clubs 98 Milne St Beenleigh [email protected] W W phantast.org.au Positive participation in youth cultures includes regular legal street art (graffiti) paints. Breakdance classes, events, activities, employment opportunities. Run by Phantast. Members painted unique anti-graffiti murals on major highways in Queensland. St Josephs Youth Service Francis St Tweed Heads [email protected] Youth accommodation from aged years for up to 3 months. Outreach service youth target group from age years. Lifeskills and goal setting programs. Information and referral linkages. Emergency relief for NSW residents only. SU Qld 126 Barry Pde, Fortitude Valley QLD [email protected] W W suqld.org.au Youth programs including high school seminars, camping programs, campus life club, gospel concerts, etc. for high school youth. Chaplains will go to schools for talks. Training diploma or certificate in youth ministry. The Youth at Risk Alliance (YARA) Claudine Lombard [email protected] YARA provides coordinated and integrated case planning for young people aged years with complex needs through its Complex Needs Assessment Panels (CNAP). YHES House Inc (South Coast Youth Education Service) 161 Scarborough St (PO Box 1900) Southport [email protected] W W yhes.org.au Trading as: YHES House. Free service for Gold Coast youth and young parents (12-25 years). Personal support, counselling, advocacy, health and wellbeing education, young parents program. Bathroom and laundry facilities. Drop-in service Mon and Thu 9am - 5pm. Youth Info Card (Care for Life Youth Suicide Prevention Assoc) C/o Care for Life Gold Coast W W yourhinfocard.com Care for Life Youth Suicide prevention strategy youth card with crisis phone numbers listed - Police, hospitals, suicide help, accommodation, food, counselling, drug and alcohol, legal help etc. 141

144 People with a Disability Guide Accommodation Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] WWhpw.qld.gov.au/Housin Welfare, public housing and seniors units, bond loans, public rental applications. Also provide private rental assistance depending on age and income. GC Housing Company - GCHC Head Office Level 10 and 11 Australia Fair Office Tower 42 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] WWhorizonhousing.com.au We are a not-for-profit charity formed for the specific purpose of alleviating housing stress among home owners and tenants on or below average income levels. Salvation Army Still Waters - Women s Crisis Accommodation 173 Wardoo St Southport [email protected] WWsalvationarmy.org.au Emergency unit accommodation for women with children under 12 and hostel type room for single women 18 and over. Accommodation services CASSI (Community & Specialist Support Inc) Suite 11/240 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] WWcassi.org.au CASSI provides quality support to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. We ensure they are supported to live independently, with dignity and are valued as part of their community. Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - Holiday Units Bookings 9 McWilliam Cl Labrador Ring above phone number only for holiday bookings for any of the 6 fully accessible self-contained 3 bedroom units at Labrador for people with a disability. Mention Cerebral Palsy League of Qld. Endeavour Foundation 50 Southgate Ave Cannon Hill [email protected] WWendeavour.com.au Endeavour Foundation is one of the largest non-government disability services providers in Australia. We support more than 3300 people with a disability to live an ordinary life from over 230 locations throughout QLD and NSW. FSG Australia 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] WWfsg.org.au A community organisation making a positive difference for people whose lives are affected by disability, mental illness, aged-related frailty, dementia, child safety issues, etc. Offer community based short-term and longer term accommodation services. Accommodation support Bethany Care Ltd (Including Hope Cottage - Short Term Respite) Bldg 4/175 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] WWbethanycare.org 142

145 Short to medium term respite for persons aged 6-65 with a significant disability. Overnight centre based respite, day and emergency respite. Away camps/holidays. Centacare Level 1, 229 Elizabeth St Brisbane [email protected] WWcentacarebrisbane.net.au Supports people with disabilities to live in their own home. Community and Specialist Support Inc Suit 11, 240 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] WWcassi.org.au Provides quality support to enrich the lives of people with disability. Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Level 2, Campus Alpha, 2 Investigator Dr Robina [email protected]. gov.au W W communities.qld.gov.au/disability Assist people who have an intellectual, neurological, psychiatric, sensory, cognitive or physical disability. Endeavour Foundation 50 Southgate Ave Cannon Hill [email protected] W W endeavour.com.au Provides support to people with disabilities in accommodation, employment and respite. FSG Australia - LINC (Living in Natural Communities) PO Box 2597 Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides accommodation services to support people with disabilities to lead valued and inclusive lives in their community. GC Community Lifestyles Association Inc Office 6/79 West Burleigh Rd Burleigh Heads [email protected] Provides person centred and flexible accommodation support. Harmony Support Services (MIFQ) PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Headway Gold Coast Inc 25 Woodlands Way Arundel [email protected] W W headwaygoldcoast.org Self-help organisation providing support and opportunities to people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families. Tekapo Accommodation Support Service (MIFQ) PO Box 168 LPO Biggera Waters [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Provides short-to-medium-term accommodation for individuals 18 years and over, diagnosed with a mental illness, who require individualised support and accommodation where they can continue on their recovery journey, work towards independent living and achieve goals. Trinity Disability Support Service Suite 9/151 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] W W lccqld.org.au Gives people with disabilities access to services that aim to build appropriate levels of independence. Activity therapy centres Hydrotherapy Pool (Palm Beach Olympic Pool) PBC Swimming Pool Complex Thrower Dr Currumbin [email protected] W W palmbeachac.com.au For use by Blue Nurses and similar groups, physiotherapists and their clients and individuals. Phone in advance for operating hours. MontroseAccess - GC Office 1 Byth St Cnr Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W montroseaccess.org.au Provides community based therapy and support services to eligible children (with principally a physical disability) and their families so that the child and family can have the best possible quality of life within their community. Southern Star Community Services Living Your Life 3 Chestnut St Elanora [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au For people aged years living in the Southern GC, with disability and carers, interested in strengthening connections within their community. Focus on personal development and making lifestyle choices with attention to skills development, etc. Advocacy AMPARO Advocacy Inc Interpreter service 9 Chippendall St, Milton [email protected] W W amparo.org.au Addressing the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have a disability. Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc GC PO Box 409 Southport [email protected] W W domesticviolence.com.au Offer support, information and referral to women and their children who are in or have experienced domestic violence. Education, training and community awareness programs and therapeutic groups. 24 hour Help Line phone GC Advocacy Inc Shop 1804/56 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W gca.org.au Advising advocacy support for people with a disability up to age 65. Protection of their legal human rights and freedom from abuse, assault, neglect and exploitation. Mamre Association Inc PO Box 949 Mt Gravatt

146 W W mamre.org.au Mamre Association is a Brisbane based non-profit organisation supporting families which have children with a disability. Queensland Advocacy Inc - QAI PO Box 3302 South Brisbane BC W W qai.org.au Community-based systems and legal advocacy for people with disabilities. Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy - QADA 121 Copperfield St Geebung [email protected] W W qada.org.au QADA is a not-for-profit, independent, community based advocacy service with over 20 years experience in supporting and improving the well being of older people and people with a disability in Queensland. Queensland Parents for People with disabilities - QD Unit 1 Nexus, 23 Ashtan Place Banyo [email protected] W W qppd.org Vigorously defend justice and rights for people with disabilities by exposing exclusionary practices, speaking out against injustices and promoting people with disabilities as respected, valued and participating members of society. Allied health Blue Care Allied Health Services 5/46 Smith St Southport [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Offers professional allied health services to individuals at Southport Therapy Centre and at Blue Care residential aged care facilities. Nerang Community Respite Care Assoc Inc 31 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrespite.org.au Provides care services throughout the Gold Coast region for people who have a disability, people who are older and frail and their carers. Ozcare Allied Health Highfield Drive, Robina [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Ozcare offers a range of services including nursing, allied health and dementia support programs to members of the Queensland community to promote healthy, active ageing. Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (Spinal Injuries Unit) Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba W W health.qld.gov.au/qscis The Queensland Spinal Injuries Unit provides acute management and primary rehabilitation services to people from Queensland. Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (Spinal Outreach Team) 3rd Floor Buranda Village Cnr Ipswich Road and Cornwall St Buranda FR [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/qscis The Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT) provides allied health and nursing consultancy and early intervention service for people with spinal cord injuries, their families and other health professionals all over Queensland. Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service (Transitional Rehabilitation Program) 3rd Floor Buranda Village Cnr Ipswich Road and Cornwall St Buranda [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/qscis TRP assists individuals in the transition from hospital to home through interdisciplinary goal-directed rehabilitation programs. Children with disabilities Autism Gold Coast Inc PO Box 2272 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W autismgoldcoast.com.au Support and information available over telephone, lending library, newsletters, family events. Support meetings 1st Wed 10am and 3rd Wed 7pm at Nerang Neighbourhood Court: 29 Martin St cnr Lavelle St). Autism Services Pathfinder W W raisingchildren.net.au An Australian parenting website. Autism Spectrum Disorder W W raisingchildren.net.au An Australian parenting website. Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative FR [email protected] raisingchildren.net.au/articles/better_ start.html Financial assistance provided by the Commonwealth Government for children who have been diagnosed with hearing or sight impairments, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome. Cerebral Palsy League - CPL Southport Service 55 Ridgeway Ave Southport [email protected] W W cpl.org.au Support in the community adult day service at school hours care, vacation care, coolkids respite and community access. Community Child Health - Gold Coast PO Box 206 Southport [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au Community Child Health Service offers a range of free health services and programs for families with children, from conception to completion of high school. Deaf Children Australia Helpline 271A Stafford Rd Stafford [email protected] W W deafchildrenaustralia.org.au An information, support and referral service for families with children or young adults who are deaf or have a hearing impairment. GC Family Planning (fpg) 7 Short St, Level 3,Southport [email protected] W W fpq.com.au Provides education and training on puberty, sexuality,reproduction and health education to teachers, disability sector workers, 144

147 doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Montrose Access - GC Office 1 Byth St Cnr Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W montroseaccess.org.au Provides community based therapy and support services to eligible children (with principally a physical disability) and their families so that the child and family can have the best possible quality of life within their community. Raising Children Network - Children with a disability 13 HEALTH ( ) W W raisingchildren.net.au A website for parents, grandparents and anyone who has responsibility for the care of children. Sunhaven 11 Mirani St Lower Beechmont [email protected] W W sunhaven.org.au A Rudolf Steiner Centre supporting children with special needs. Uniting Care Community - Inclusion Support Agency Suite 15, Mermaid Plaza Cnr Gold Coast Highway and Makeri St Mermaid Beach [email protected] W W uccommunity.org.au/inclusion-support Provides support to childcare services and individual children to remove barriers that may be experienced by children with a disability, who come from a culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and Indigenous children. Communication assistance services National Relay Service - NRS Level 2, 10 Mallett St, Camperdown TTY [email protected] W W relayservice.gov.au The National Relay Service is an Australiawide phone service for people who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, and for those wanting to call them. Telstra Disability Services/ Equipment Program voice TTY [email protected] W W telstra.com.au/abouttelstra/commitments/ disability-services/?red=/disability Telstra s Disability Equipment Program has been designed to provide eligible customers with specialised equipment to access the standard telephone service. Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) W W tisnational.gov.au TIS National s mission is to be Australia s premier access and equity choice for non-english speakers, interpreters, agency clients and staff in the provision of language services to the community. Community access FSG Australia 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Community organisation making a positive difference for people whose lives are affected by disability, mental illness, aged-related frailty, dementia, child safety issues etc. Shepherd Community Services 73 Rio Vista Blvd Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W shepherdgoldcoast.org Provides a range of programs for people with a disability aged 0-65 years including: Day Centre, In-home respite, social support and Kids Club. Community health Alcohol and Other Drug Services No 1 Hospital Blvd Southport WWhealth.qld.gov.au/atod Provides the Gold Coast University Hospital and local community with consultation and support services for people with alcohol or drug-related issues. Ashmore Community Mental Health Service Suite Currumburra Rd Ashmore W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth A Gold Coast Hospital mental health service providing acute assessment and triage (information-gathering and decisionmaking) for people with a mental illness or who are experiencing mental health issues. CHARM 2019 GC Hwy Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac This is a therapy program for HACC eligible clients who are experiencing difficulties with their daily living skills. Community Health Central Intake Unit No 2 Campus Crescent Robina W W health.qld.gov.au Provides referrals community health centres at Robina and Helensvale. Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme - MASS 41 Southgate Ave Cannon Hill [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/mass Provides access to subsidy funding for the provision of MASS endorsed aids and equipment to eligible Queensland residents with permanent and stabilised conditions or disabilities. TADQ - Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld Inc 1/Nexus 23 Ashtan Pl Banyo [email protected] W W tadq.org.au Non-profit. Accepts requests from clients or referrals through rehabilitation professionals, making aids and modifying equipment commercially unattainable. Project cost of materials only. No labour charges. Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) Princess Alexandra Hospital, Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/qscis/html/trp.asp Provides ongoing rehabilitation in the community and allows earlier discharge from the Spinal Injuries Unit. 145

148 Continence services Blue Care - Elanora 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Continence resource nurse and the provision of referrals and assistance with equipment prescription. Continence Foundation of Australia Sydney Rd Brunswick Victoria [email protected] W W continence.org.au The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) is an Australian Government Scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the cost of their continence products. Dept of Health and Ageing, Bladder and Bowel GPO Box 9822 Sydney NSW [email protected] W W bladderbowel.gov.au Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel problems. Ozcare PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Ozcare is a leading not-for-profit organisation, providing a diverse range of quality health and human services from over 60 locations throughout Queensland. Creating change in your community Queensland Advocacy Inc - QAI WWqai.org.au Community-based systems and legal advocacy for people with disabilities. Domestic assistance and home maintenance/modification Anglicare Southern Queensland (ASQ) Suite 3/34-36 Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au An Anglican not-for-profit organisation committed to social and community welfare issues and aged and community care needs, focusing on disadvantaged members of our community. At Home Care Grants - Youngcare 75 St Pauls Terrace Spring Hill [email protected] W W youngcare.com.au/qldgrants One-off grants of up to $10,000 to assist young people with disabilities aged years living at home and at risk of entering aged care facilities. Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare 2019 GC H way Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home Assist Secure 473 Golden Four Dr Tugun [email protected] W W housing.qld.gov.au Department of Communities service providing information and referral. Depending on eligibility and need, the service can also provide subsidised assistance with essential home maintenance, security and minor modifications. Education and traineeships Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) [email protected] W W adcet.edu.au ADCET supports disability practitioners, teachers and learning support staff in their work with people with disability or medical conditions in post-secondary education, training and employment. FSG Australia STEP Program (Skilling, Training and Employment Program) 18 Demand Ave Arundel [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Offers people with disabilities a variety of experiences and opportunities to develop new and existing skills. FSG Australia Training Unit 11, 12 and 13, 8 Centreview Dr Biggera Waters [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Offers Certificate III in Disability Studies and access to relevant training opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and build skills for workers in the disability sector. GC Institute of TAFE Student Services Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W gcit.edu.au Assistance for people with disabilities wishing to explore subjects and courses available through TAFE. House With No Steps 35 Hutchinson St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hwns.com.au Provides living skills development and voluntary work for young people with disabilities. Southport State School 215 Queen St Southport [email protected] W W southporss.eq.edu.au A State school with full wheelchair access to facilities. Tertiary Initiatives for People with Disabilities - TIPD [email protected]. W W adcet.edu.au Aims to improve access for academicallyqualified people with disabilities to enter university or graduate employment. Employment and voluntary work CRS Australia 8-10 Karp Court Bundall W W crsaustralia.gov.au Provides vocational rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities wanting to return to the workforce. Disability Works Australia Ltd 28/120 Bloomfield St Cleveland [email protected] 146

149 W W dwa.org.au A charity established to manage employment for people with disabilities. Provides employment and access to jobs. Endeavour Foundation 50 Southgate Ave Cannon Hill [email protected] W W endeavour.com.au Endeavour Foundation is one of the largest non-government disability services providers in Australia. We support more than 3300 people with a disability to live an ordinary life from over 230 locations throughout QLD and NSW. GC Employment Support Service Inc Suite 4/127 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W gcess.org Open employment service for people with disabilities who want to obtain and maintain employment. On-going support provided on a need basis. No age limit. Jobseeker P P (03) [email protected] W W jobseeker.org.au Information about community, not-for-profit and government jobs. Mylestones Employment 1045 Gold Coast Highway Palm Beach cpqld.org.au/myemployment W W cpl.org.au Assists people with disability to access employment. Smart Jobs W W smartjobs.qld.gov.au Provides information about jobs and careers within Queensland Government. Volunteer Seeker 375 Johnston St, Abbotsford 3067 [email protected] W W volunteer.infoxchange.net.au Matches volunteers and carers. Volunteering GC Volunteer Services 2074 Gold Coast Hwy Miami [email protected] W W volunteeringgc.org.au Volunteering Gold Coast provides a wide range of services to community organisations, including supporting volunteer management, education and training, referrals, recruitment, events and community transport services. Employment assistance programs CRS Australia Bundall/Coolangatta W W crsaustralia.gov.au On job work training for people with disabilities. Return to work programs, injury prevention and training. Bundall office, Karp Ct, phone , fax Coolangatta office, Showcase on the Beach, Griffith St, phone Endeavour Business Service Dakara Dr Southport W W endeavour.com.au Woodwork, packaging and mailouts. Providing employment and vocational training for people with an intellectual disability. Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI) Burleigh Heads 46 Matilda St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W endeavour.com.au Business service centre, sewing, mailing and packaging. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm. FSG Australia Arundel Office 18 Demand Ave Arundel W W fsg.org.au Step, Enrich. Courses for clients e.g. training in computers etc. GC Employment Support Service Inc Suite 4/127 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W gcess.org Open employment service for people with disabilities who want to obtain and maintain employment. On-going support provided on a needs basis. No age limit. House With No Steps 35 Hutchinson St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hwns.com.au Employment preparation - job search and placement - on-site training and support and off-site support for people with disabilities. Assess by referral from Centrelink and schools. Job Futures SEQ 1/9 Windmill St Southport [email protected] W W jobfutures-seq.com.au DES program (Disability Employment program). Office also at Palm Beach ph with same programs. DES program Beaudesert On-Q Human Resources Ltd Southport/Nerang/Varsity Lakes/South Tweed Heads [email protected] W W onqhr.com.au Premium provider of specialised employment solutions. Offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the needs of people with a disability, injury or health condition. Includes: Schoolbased Apprenticeships, transition from school to work, etc. On-Q Reconnect Southport/Nerang/Varsity Lakes/South Tweed Heads [email protected] W W onqhr.com.au Programs to help people who find it difficult to return to work because of an injury, illness or disability to find and keep a job. Combines vocational rehabilitation services with employment assistance. Vision Australia Information Line All areas [email protected] W W visionaustralia.org Vision Australia is a not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life. Equipment and aids Australian Red Cross Mobility Equipment Hire Service - Nerang 38 Ferry St Nerang [email protected] 147

150 W W redcross.org.au/mobility-equipment-hireservice-volunteer.aspx This vital service to the community provides a range of low cost medical equipment for short term hire to those experiencing illness or injury. Australian Red Cross Mobility Equipment Hire Service - Palm Beach 11th Ave Palm Beach W W redcross.org.au/mobility-equipment-hireservice-volunteer.aspx This vital service to the community provides a range of low cost medical equipment for short term hire to those experiencing illness or injury. Australian Red Cross Mobility Equipment Hire Service - Southport 10 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au/mobility-equipment-hireservice-volunteer.aspx This vital service to the community provides a range of low cost medical equipment for short term hire to those experiencing illness or injury. Centrelink Teletypewriter (TTY) Service W W centrelink.gov.au Service for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. A teletypewriter (TTY) phone is required to access this service. Infoxchange 20 Merivale St South Brisbane [email protected] W W infoxchange.net.au Creating social equality and opportunity by empowering people through technology Family services Encompass Coomera Family Central Interchange - Northern (FSG Australia) 3 Jowett St Coomera W W fsg.org.au Family Central Interchange. Provides a meeting point for parents caring for a child with a disability, or carers seeking assistance and/or information. Encompass Labrador Family Central Programs - Northern (FSG Australia) 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Children s respite, family parent programs. Financial assistance Centrelink Various Centres on the Gold Coast W W humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/ centrelink Delivering a range of payments and services for people at times of major change. Centrelink - Mobility Allowance C/o Centrelink W W humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/ centrelink Available to those whose disabilities prevents them from using public transport unaided. Companion Card - Queensland 111 George St Brisbane [email protected] W W communities.qld.gov.au/ communityservices/community-support/ queensland-companion-card The Companion Card program is designed for people with a disability who have a lifelong need for attendant care support in order to take part in activities and visit venues in the community. Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W hpw.qld.gov.au/housing Welfare, public housing and seniors units, bond loans, public rental applications. Also provide private rental assistance depending on age and income. Electricity and Gas rebates W W qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-livingsupport/electricity-gas-rebates/ Queensland Government rebate on the cost of electricity supplied to the homes of eligible concession card holders. Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme PO Box 10817, Adelaide St Brisbane [email protected] W W qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-livingsupport/medical-cooling-heatingelectricity-concession-scheme/ Scheme assists with the electricity costs for eligible people who have certain medical conditions which make it difficult to regulate body temperature. Workplace Modifications and Adjustments WWjobaccess.gov.au/content/workplace- modifications-and-adjustments Provides funds for workplace modifications or adjustments to assist people with disabilities to undertake their jobs. Government - Commonwealth Dept of Social Services Level 1100 Creek St Brisbane W W dss.gov.au Provides support for people with disabilities through programs, services, benefits and payments. Dept of Veterans Affairs Level 5 12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au Dept of Veterans Affairs is responsible for paying pensions to people suffering disabilities arising from serving in the armed forces. Government - State Qld Health W W health.qld.gov.au Funds hospitals, public health programs, community health and mental health centres around the state. HAAC services GC Blind & Visually Impaired Assoc Inc PO Box 6503 GCMC Bundall [email protected] 148

151 Providing social interaction, help with aids, outings and holidays for blind and partially sighted citizens. No age limit. Health services - general Blue Care - Coomera 12 Jowett St Coomera [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Centre based respite program Mon-Fri, activities, outings, carer respite. Meals and transport provided. Blue Nursing service provide assessments, treatment and advice. Lifestyle program of personal care, social support, in-home respite and domestic assistance. Blue Care Allied Health Services 5/46 Smith St Southport [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Offers professional allied health services to individuals at Southport Therapy Centre and at Blue Care residential aged care facilities. Some home visits available for people who are housebound. Services include dietetics, physiotherapy, social work, etc. CHARM 2019 GC Hwy Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac This is a therapy program for HACC eligible clients who are experiencing difficulties with their daily living skills. This service also offers a falls prevention program. Multicultural Communities Council GC Inc HAAC Services 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides assistance for frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers. Cultural, religious and linguistic need considered. Bi-lingual care workers. To facilitate and promote well being of linguistically diverse communities. OZcare In-Home Care and Respite PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Community nursing. Access to in-home care and respite/day respite centres and other support systems. Provide general home care services for eligible clients to assist them with respite care, personal care, domestic assistance, social support and transport. Hearing and vision impairment Able Australia VIP Transport 13 Sykes Court Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au A purpose-built centre for people who are blind or who have a vision impairment. Australian Hearing - Beenleigh Shop 1/Mt Warren Park Shopping Centre, 20 Mt Warren Blvd Mt Warren Park [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Biggera Waters Biggera Waters Family Practice 40 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Burleigh West Burleigh West Medical Centre, 138 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Helensvale Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Mermaid Waters Mermaid Waters Skin Cancer Clinic, Corner Sunshine Blvd and Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Nerang Room 4/Bicentennial Community Room, Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Ormeau Ormeau Community and Youth Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Palm Beach Palm Beach Physiotherapy, 6 Sixth Ave, Palm Beach W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Paradise Point Paradise Point Medical Practice Shop Bruce Ave Paradise Point

152 W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Robina Suite 3/Local Directories, 138 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing - Southport Suite 30009/Ground Floor Southport Central Tower 3, 9 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Hearing National Line W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Better Hearing Australia Gold Coast Inc PO Box 3667 Australia Fair Southport [email protected] W W betterhearingaustralia.org.au Weekly classes in hearing loss management, offers assistance in managing a hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing impaired, family and friends. Deaf Services Queensland 915 Ipswich Road, Moorooka TTY [email protected] W W deafservicesqld.org.au The everyday living activities of people who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment (and their families) are supported by a team of qualified community workers, bi-lingual in Auslan and English. GC Blind & Visually Impaired Assoc Inc PO Box 6503 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Providing social interaction, help with aids, outings and holidays for blind and partially sighted citizens. No age limit. Guide Dogs Qld GC office 6 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W guidedogsqld.com.au To provide orientation and mobility, guide dogs, rehabilitation, counselling and resources of the visually impaired. Vision Australia Level 1 Easy T Centre Christine Ave Robina [email protected] W W visionaustralia.org Services and support for people who are blind or have low vision, including home assessment, sale of aids and equipment, activities of daily living and contact with support groups. Phone and ask for Southport/Gold Coast office. Hearing services Australian Hearing - Palm Beach 2/6 Sixth Ave Palm Beach W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For Robina Town Centre apartment phone Australian Hearing - Southport Suite 3 Central 3/9 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For Robina Town Centre apartment phone Australian Hearing - Tweed Heads Keith Compton Dr Tweed Heads W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Better Hearing Australia Gold Coast Inc Sight Loss Centre Cnr High and Smith Sts Southport [email protected] Weekly classes in hearing loss management, offers assistance in managing a hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing impaired, family and friends. A not-for-profit, self-help organisation. Please contact for Tweed Heads. Hearing Aid Loop Systems - City of Gold Coast WWcityofgoldcoast.com.au Assistive listening devices provided at most Council Customer Service Centres, some Council branch libraries and at The Gold Coast Arts Centre to assist people with a hearing impairment. Signs Ministries PO Box 118 Currumbin [email protected] Facebook.com/pages/Signs-Ministries Christian Fellowship, Sign Mothers of preschoolers, Australian Christian Interpreters Network, deaf and hard of hearing nurses support group. Home care/home help Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc. 23 T E Peters Drive Broadbeach Waters [email protected] A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their carers. The service is available upon request. The purpose of our service is to enable people to continue to live comfortably in their own home. GC YMCA In-Home Care 4 Railway Pde Nerang 150

153 W W ymcafdc.com.au/goldcoast Designed to assist families who cannot access normal child care. This child care can be provided within your own home by a registered educator. HACC Services 9 Fifth Ave Palm Beach W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare 2019 GC H way Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home Instead Senior Care 6/9 Frinton St Southport [email protected] W W homeinstead.com.au Trusted one-to-one home support for seniors who wish to remain independant in their own homes. Services include personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, transport needs, meal preparation, early stages dementia and alzheimer s care. Nerang Community Respite Care Assoc Inc 31 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrespite.org.au In-home services for HACC eligible clients consisting of services such as domestic assistance, personal care, social support and respite for carers. Committed to supporting clients to maintain their independence. Home maintenance/home assist Home Assist/Secure - GC Central 2/130 Scarborough St Southport Provides assistance, information and referral on home repairs, minor modifications, maintenance and security to people 60 years and over and/or with a disability, who are home owners or live in rental housing. Must register to receive help. Home Assist/Secure - GC North Unit 2 36 Harvest Ct Southport [email protected] Provide information direction to the elderly for home repairs, minor modifications and home security assessments and assistance to people 60 years and over and receiving a pension/self funded retirees of any age with a disability. Must register to receive help. Home Assist/Secure - GC South 473 Golden Four Dr Tugun [email protected] Provides information and assistance to people aged 60 years and over and/or the disabled, with minor home maintenance, repairs and security. Must register to receive help. Home Maintenance & Modification Program St Vincent de Paul 126 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W vinnies.org.au Direct assistance with home modifications of bathrooms, etc. Home and garden maintenance, minor maintenance jobs, safety, leaks, remesh doors and repairs to white goods. Clients can self refer. Clients must be HACC eligible. TADQ - Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld 1/Nexus 23 Ashtan Pl Banyo [email protected] W W tadq.org.au Non-profit. Accepts requests from clients or referrals through rehabilitation professionals, making aids and modifying equipment commercially unattainable. Project cost of materials only. No labour charges. Need volunteers: Handyman/ trade/design, etc. Hospitals - public GC Hospital Robina 2 Bayberry Lane Robina W W health.qld.gov.au General medical/surgical and Mental Health services. Rehabilitation, specialist outpatients, X-ray, renal dialysis, emergency, ICU and Coronary Care. GC University Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd Southport W W health.qld.gov.au Emergency and 24 hour care for public and private patients. Patient enquiries phone Specialist Outpatient clinic phone The Tweed Hospital Powell St Tweed Heads WWnnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about/ hospitals/the-tweed-hospital/ The Tweed Hospital provides a wide range of accessible healthcare services to the public. Information services At Home Care Grants - Youngcare Connect 75 St Pauls Terrace Spring Hill [email protected]. W W youngcare.com.au/qldgrants Youngcare Connect is a national, free of charge service that provides information and support to young people with high care needs and their families and carers. Beyondblue Info Line W W beyondblue.org.au A national depression initiative providing information on depression, anxiety and other related conditions. Chat line 4pm - 10pm. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] WWwww9.health.gov.au/ccsd Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Continence Foundation of Australia - National Continence Helpline Sydney Rd Brunswick Victoria [email protected] W W continence.org.au 151

154 The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) is an Australian Government Scheme that provides a payment to assist eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the cost of their continence products. Disability Information Service Level 2, Campus Alpha 2 Investigator Drive Robina [email protected] W W disability.qld.gov.au Provides an information and referral service for people with disabilities. Disability Lifestyles W W disabilitylifestyles.uq.edu.au An online tool kit for people who wish to improve access and create inclusive and supportive communities. The information focuses on people with spinal injuries and acquired brain injury and concentrates on services in Queensland. Legal assistance Adult Guardian Brisbane Magistrates Court 363 George St Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Protects the rights and interests of adults who have impaired capacity. Anti-Discrimination Commission Qld Level 17/53 Albert St City East [email protected] W W adcq.qld.gov.au Independent statutary authority established to receive and deal with complaints of people who have been unjustly dealt with and/or complaints of discrimination and to promote human rights in Queensland. Australian Human Rights Commission GPO Box 5218 Sydney [email protected] W W humanrights.gov.au Information line on Federal discrimination laws. Complaint Information line: phone , TTY: phone Disability Discrimination Advocacy Service PO Box 293, Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au Provides advice and advocacy about disability discrimination. GC Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Free confidential legal advice. Note: unable to provide legal advice or financial counselling via or phone. Legal Aid Qld 1st Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of Criminal Family and Civil Law. Legal Aid Qld - Indigenous Information line 2nd Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of Criminal, Family and Civil Law. The Public Trustee 66 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W pt.qld.gov.au Legal management of the finances and other affairs of people with disabilities, as approved in a Court of Law. Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) Advice Line PO Box 293 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about Social Security and Disability Discrimination Law. Womens Legal Service Client Advice Line 387 Ipswich Rd Annerly [email protected] W W wlsq.org.au Legal information, advice and referral for domestic violence, Family Law, child support and other related areas of law. Meals on wheels Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc. 23 T E Peters Dr Broadbeach [email protected] W W qmow.org A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their carers. Meals on Wheels - Palm Beach Tenth Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Meals on Wheels are prepared and distributed from the Centre. Our meals are not only for the aged, but for people recovering from surgery or anyone who finds it difficult to prepare well balanced and nourishing meals for themselves or their family. Meals on Wheels - Southport 2 Whitby St Southport [email protected] W W qmow.org Delivery of a 3 course meal, 5 days a week, self-referral. Office open Mon - Fri 7.30am - 3pm. Check for meal costs. Extra meals delivered on Fri for weekend. Meals on Wheels - Twin Towns c/o The Tweed Hospital Powell St Tweed Heads W W qmow.org A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their carers. Nerang & District Meals On Wheels Inc 35 Mylor St Nerang [email protected] W W mealsonwheelsnerang.com.au Fresh, chilled or frozen meals. Fresh salads and sandwiches. Freshly chopped fruit 152

155 salad. Delivered in your area or pick up. No referral necessary. Tues-Wed-Fri 9am - 1pm. Paradise Point & Districts Meals On Wheels Inc. 4 Community Lane Paradise Point [email protected] W W qmow.org Delivery of 1 x 3 course meal 7 days per week, $8.50 per meal. Self-referral is sufficient. Open 7am - 12noon Medical aids AIDACARE Unit 1-2/48 Olympic Circuit Southport [email protected] W W aidacare.com.au Provides equipment and products for personal use or supply to aged care facilities, hospitals and occupational therapists. Offers a range of hire equipment for short term needs. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Continence Aids Payment Scheme W W health.gov.au Medicare help available to meet costs for persons on a disability support pension or mobility allowance with permanent continence condition for bowel and bladder care items. Ages from 5 years to adult. LifeTec Qld (Towards easier Living) PO Box 3241 Newmarket [email protected] W W lifetec.org.au Provider of information and specialist advice on an extensive range of assistive technology and equipment that can help individuals improve their quality of life and remain independent. Provide people with practical solutions to everyday life activities. Mental health services ARAFMI Queensland Inc Arafmi House 52 Merthyr Rd New Farm [email protected] W W arafmiqld.org Providing support services for families and friends of people with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability. Ashmore Community Mental Health Service Suite Currumburra Rd Ashmore W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth A Gold Coast University Hospital mental health service providing acute assessment and triage (information-gathering and decision-making) for people with a mental illness or who are experiencing mental health issues. Child and Youth Mental Health Services - CYMHS (Robina) Robina Health Precinct Level 3 2 Campus Dr Robina W W health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/ cymhs.asp Provides assessment, support and counselling for young people who are experiencing challenging behaviours or forms of mental illness. Support and counselling offered to parents. Child and Youth Mental Health Services - CYMHS (Southport) Hot Tomato House 2nd Floor 60 High St Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/ cymhs.asp Provides assessment, support and counselling for young people who are experiencing challenging behaviours or forms of mental illness. Support and counselling offered to parents. FSG Australia envision Mental Health Services 18 Demand Ave Arundel [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Providing accommodation and lifestyle services to support people with a mental illness to lead valued and inclusive lives in their community. Headspace GC 26 Railway St Southport W W headspace.org.au/southport Helps young people aged who are going through a tough time, providing support for problems like depression, anxiety, bullying and body image. Mental Health Association of Australia Unit 30 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Promotes awareness, acceptance and action on mental health for all Australians. Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland Unit Ivan St Arundel [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Specialist provider of programs and services for people living with mental illness and their families and carers. Miscellaneous services Coomera Families Central - FSG 3 Jowett St, Coomera [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides a meeting point for parents caring for a child with a disability, or carers seeking assistance and/or information. Horizon Foundation Inc Neumann Road Capalaba [email protected] W W horizoninc.org Provides specialised one-on-one opportunities for meaningful, communitybased activities for people with disabilities. Lifeline UnitingCare Community - Telephone Counselling 2741 GC Hwy Broadbeach [email protected] W W lccq.org.au Telephone counselling 24 hours/7 days. Provides a confidential and anonymous counselling service for suicide prevention and other crises. Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc 16 Third Ave Palm Beach [email protected] W W palmbeachnc.org.au Family Support Service provides counselling for children, youth and their parents. Financial Counselling Social and personal support workshops/groups. Meeting room for hire. 153

156 Multicultural and indigenous services Kalwun Home and Community Care Ltd 118 Bonogin Rd Mudgeeraba W W kalwun.com.au Economic independence, stability and excellence in the quality and to provide a range of support services for the Gold Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Nursing - community Blue Care Community - Nursing (Elanora) 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care. 7 days a week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Blue Care Community - Nursing (Labrador) 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care. 7 days a week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast Suite 4, South Building, 34 Glenferrie Drive, Robina W W agedcareguide.com.au Offers several community care services to eligible seniors and those needing support to remain independent in their community. Multicultural Communities Council GC 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides assistance for frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers. Ozcare Community Health PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Provides nursing services in-home or in Ozcare clinics. Recreation and activities Accessible fishing platforms Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/ fishing-locations-by-suburb-3080.html Fishing platforms facilitate easy access and links to some of the best fishing spots in the region. Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc 387 Brisbane Rd Coombabah [email protected] W W arundelparkrda.com.au Not-for-profit. Provides equestrian activities for people with a disability. Riders placed in classes according to their ability. Limited places for able-bodied riders. Holiday programs. Visitors welcome. Hours of operation: Tue - Fri 8.30am - 4pm. Beach Access Points & Platforms for Wheelchairs Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html The locations of beach access points for wheelchairs are listed in groupings of suburbs. For details go to website. Beach wheelchair loans Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Owen Park, Queen St, Southport for booking [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html Available Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. A larger vehicle is required to transport the chair which must be picked up and returned to Owen Park within office hours. $20 deposit. Beach wheelchair loans (Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club) 1505 Gold Coast Highway North Palm Beach [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html Beach wheelchairs are available for loan at no cost. Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - Holiday Units Bookings 9 McWilliam Cl Labrador Ring above phone number only for holiday bookings for any of the 6 fully accessible self-contained 3 bedroom units at Labrador for people with a disability. Mention Cerebral Palsy League of Qld. City of Gold Coast - Active and Healthy Program Gold Coast City-wide [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au City-wide program offering weekly free or low cost active and healthy activities for the whole community including seniors and people with disabilities. City of Gold Coast - All Abilities Playground, Kurrawa Kurrawa Pratten Park, Broadbeach [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au All Abilities Playground was designed to enable children with disabilities to play outdoors and side by side with their friends and siblings. City of Gold Coast - Broadwater Parklands Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au The Broadwater Parklands is now a stateof- the- art recreational asset for Gold Coast residents and regional, national and international visitors. City of Gold Coast - Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Ashmore Road, Benowa, opposite Benowa State High School [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are a must see for tourists and locals alike. The gardens are set on 31 hectares, just 154

157 10 minutes drive from central Surfers Paradise. City of Gold Coast - Library Service Gold Coast City-wide [email protected]. W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library With 13 library branches and a mobile library service, Libraries provides access to nearly one million items in regular and large print, audio and electronic formats, as well as free community access to computers, wifi, and community meeting rooms. City of Gold Coast - Special Needs Library Service Gold Coast [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library The special needs library offers a range of toys, equipment and resources to help with the development of children with special needs as well as rehabilitation for adults. Crossing Divides Inc PO Box 297 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W crossingdividesinc.wordpress.com Not-for-profit organisation that runs Arts and Music Programs for young people years who live with a disability or disadvantage. Facilitated by local professional and emerging arts-workers and are supported by facilitators who have been trained. Crossroads Gold Coast 4 Greenwich Ct Robina [email protected] W W church.nu A centre-based day care program that runs for 40 weeks of the year at Robina on Fri from 9.30am-1.30pm and Helensvale on Tue. Open to any person 18 years and older with physical and/or intellectual disability who receives govt funding. Currumbin Happy Group C/o Share n Care Centre 10th Ave [email protected] Social interaction and friendship for frail aged and anyone needing a friend. Transport provided. Sing-a-longs, entertainment, outings. Meet every Tue, 9 am to 12 noon at the Share N Care Hall, 10th Ave, Palm Beach. All welcome. Enquiries Mary Deaf Club Gold Coast Inc PO Box 4228 Elanora SMS only Voice [email protected] DCGC have outings and picnics with Deaf members and friends GC Disabled Surfers Association Inc PO Box 932, Burleigh Heads, [email protected] W W disabledsurfers.org Extended to all classes of disabilities, as it is today. A total voluntary organisation, which sets world s best practice for disabled surfers. GC Recreation & Sport Inc Box 7209 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W gcrs.com.au A not-for-profit organisation providing recreation and sport for people with a disability. Recreation programs. Support to other services to facilitate support to people with disabilities. Runs GC Community Transport Inc. GC Recreation & Sport Inc 201 Queen St Southport [email protected] W W gcrs.com.au Recreation and sporting opportunities for people of all ages with disabilities. Activities are age and ability specific with a focus on ongoing skill development. GC Sailing Club Community Sports House Christine Ave Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W goldcoastsailingclub.yachting.org.au Charity assisting disabled sailors with community volunteers from youth to senior. Come and try days, learn to sail, special school program, recreational sailing and race competition. 63 students. 2 sailors and coach are Special Olympics World Champions. Headway Gold Coast Inc 25 Woodlands Way Arundel [email protected] W W headwaygoldcoast.org Day Program Activities Centre providing social and community educational programs for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Programs encourage the development of skills which enable reintegration into the community. Library Service City of Gold Coast - Special Needs Library Nerang Library Cnr White/Price Sts Nerang [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library Appointment needed with Special Needs Librarian for initial visit. Referral from therapist or other suitable professional. Assistance with selection. Disabled access, automatic doors and parking, Lift. Open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm and Sat 9am - 1pm. Closed Sun. Palm Beach Happy Group Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Social interaction for the disabled and the elderly. Bingo, sing-a-longs, entertainment and outings. Meet every Fri from 9am - 12noon. Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc 10th Ave Palm Beach E E sharencare.com.au Range of activities offered to the over 50 s/7 days a week e.g. Bingo, embroidery, social groups etc. Scrabble, chess and solo played on Fri and on Wed play Crazy Whist. Midday meals available Tues and Wed. Ring for further details of activities and times. RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium Carrara [email protected] W W rollerblaze.com Social wheelchair basketball game - come and try. All equipment provided. Thu night social competition. All details on the website. Sailability GC Inc 1 Marina Ct Hollywell [email protected] 155

158 W W sailabilitygc.org Sailing and boating for the disabled. Wide range of experiences and wide range of disabilities catered for at Southport Yacht Club s facilities Hollywell. Ring on the day re weather or holiday cancellations. Meet Tue 10am - 11am. Respite - centre-based FSG Australia - Orana Children s Respite Centre 20 Railway St, Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides centre-based care for children with a disability aged 3-18 years. Permanent/regular staff provide a homelike environment. Kalwun Day Respite Centre 118 Bonogin Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Services and facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-indigenous persons, including centre-based and inhome respite. OZcare Ashmore Day Respite Centre C/o Parkwood Gardens 100 Usher St Labrador [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Day Respite Centre to care for frail aged and adults with a disability. OZcare Burleigh Heads Day Respite Centre 8 Matilda St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Centre based day respite care for frail aged and those with a disability. OZcare In-Home Care & Respite PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Community nursing. Access to in-home care and respite/day respite centres and other support systems. OZcare Runaway Bay Day Respite Centre 344 Oxley Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Centre-based social support for aged and younger people with a disability to assist clients carer/family member to have time out. Community care, respite care. Respite Plus All areas [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides a coordination 24 hour service to improve access to respite services for people with disabilities and/or their carers, who face an unpredicted situation out of normal working hours. RSL Home Care Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au RSL Care a not-for-profit organisation providing quality lifestyle and care options to ex-servicemen/women, their dependants and other members of the community. Tugun Cottage Tugun [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Part of Shepherd Community Services inhome respite services. Respite - person-centred Southern Star Community Services Respite 3 Chestnut St Elanora [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Creative, flexible reponse to people with disabilities and their families seeking alternatives to traditional models. Respite care centres Bethany Care Ltd (Including Hope Cottage - Short Term Respite) Bldg 4/175 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W bethanycare.org Short to medium term respite for persons aged 6-65 with a significant disability. Overnight centre based respite, day and emergency respite. Away camps/holidays. Priority to clients living in central GC. Level of support tailored to persons needs. Disability Services Qld (Yalburu Respite Service) Campus Alpha Level 2 Investigator Dr Robina [email protected] W W disability.qld.gov.au Can cater for 5 people with intellectual disabilities at any one time for periods from overnight to one week. Private rooms and recreation activities. Open 24 hours a day. Phone for respite enquiries. FSG Australia 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au For people whose lives are affected by disability, mental illness, aged-related frailty, dementia, child safety issues etc. Community and centre-based, day, overnight, vacation, emergency, afterschool and holiday services that provide a break for families. FSG Australia (Lakeview Centre) Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Planned goal orientated activities for people over 18 years with a disability. Life skill programs, social activities, 10 pin-bowling, sailing and older parent carer project. Hopewell Hospice Services Inc 11 Dunkirk Cl Arundel [email protected] W W hopewell.org.au Provides home-style accommodation plus 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Hopewell Living Well Centre has courses and seminars on health and well being. Multicap Robina Respite House 3 Dulwich Pl Robina W W multicap.asn.au 156

159 High needs disability support. Respite for persons with an intellectual disability. (Eligibility conditions apply). Open every day during the school holidays, other times open Thu to Mon. Multicultural Communities Council GC Inc Aged/Disability Day Respite 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Day respite services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities and carers. Provides culturally appropriate respite services, cultural meals, recreational and social activities. Aim to facilitate and promote well being of culturally diverse communities. PresCare Community Services - Coomera 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W prescare.org.au In-home respite care and community access for learning life skills. Shepherd Community Services 73 Rio Vista Blvd Broadbeach Waters [email protected] W W shepherdgoldcoast.org Provides a range of programs for people with a disability aged 0-65 years including day centre, in-home respite, social support and Kids Club. Southern Star Community Services Respite (Person centred) 3 Chestnut St Elanora [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Creative, flexible reponse to people with disabilities and their families seeking alternatives to traditional models. Using a person-centred approach, wanting to create a life for themselves that is not service focused. Services for specific medical conditions or disability Alzheimer s Australia GC Inc No 90 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W alzgc.asn.au Provide dementia specific care on the Gold Coast and are keen to provide the best possible services to you the carer, and your family member friend. Arthritis & Osteoporosis Queensland PO Box 2121 Lutwyche [email protected] W W arthritis.org.au Through a Helpline ( ), web and print information and seminars, the organisation supports people living with the more than 150 forms of arthritis and with osteoporosis. Asthma Foundation Qld PO Box 394 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W asthmafoundation.org.au Asthma education and support for parents of children with asthma or adult sufferers. Literature and tapes available. Workshops for adults and parents. Cancer Council Queensland Helpline 553 Gregory Terrace Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W cancerqld.org.au Trained professionals provide information, education and support for the prevention and treatment of cancer as well as cancer care. Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - GC Centre 183 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W cpl.org.au Child and adult services. Allied health services. Client consultation. Equipment and technology. Support at home, school and work. Create opportunities to lead valued lives as equal members of society. CleftPALS Queensland Inc PO Box 346 Redhill [email protected] W W cleftpalsqld.org.au Cleft palate support with information about feeding, equipment and practical assistance for parents. Cystic Fibrosis Federation Australia (Queensland) PO Box 2245 Chermside Centre [email protected] W W cysticfibrosis.org.au/qld/ Support for children and adults with cystic fibrosis and their families and carers and those facing fatal genetic disease. Diabetes Resource Centre - GC Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am - 4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency ring or attend Emergency at the Gold Coast University Hospital. Helpline phone A/h David Irvine Epilepsy Action Australia GPO Box 9878 in your capital city [email protected] W W epilepsy.org.au The largest provider of specialist epilepsy services in the community for people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, their carers, families and the broader community. Huntingtons Queensland PO Box 635 Annerley [email protected] W W qahda.com Support, counselling and education for people affected by Huntington s disease and their carers. Ozcare Dementia Advisory Support Service High Field Dr Robina [email protected] W W dementiasupport.com.au HACC-funded program that provides face-to-face support for people living with dementia and their carers through the provision of information, counselling and support at the local level. SBH Queensland 21 Tillot St Dutton Park 4102 [email protected] W W spinabifida.org Support and limited equipment to eligible people. Spinal Injuries Australia Ltd 109 Logan Rd Wooloongabba

160 W W spinal.com.au Assistance for people with spinal cord injury caused by trauma or disease, including Polio and Transverse Myelitis, to live independently in their community of choice. Special education - Gold Coast Coolangatta Special School Farm 1226 Currumbin Creek Rd Coolangatta W W currumbispecs.eq.edu.au/farm Meets the needs of special students, students with major behaviour challenges and gifted students from primary, secondary and special schools. Provides a wide variety of skill-based and academic programs. Currumbin Community Special School 5 Hammersford Dr Currumbin Waters [email protected] W W currumbispecs.eq.edu.au Catering for mildly and moderately handicapped youth from prep to year 12. Positive behaviour support school. Early Childhood Development & Special Education Programs PO Box 557 Robina DC WWeducation.qld.gov.au/schools/about/ district.html Information about Gold Coast special education program and early childhood development. Mudgeeraba State Special School 4-6 School St Mudgeeraba [email protected] WWmudgeeraspecs.eq.edu.au Education of intellectually handicapped students aged between 5-18 years. Ring for further information from 8am - 4pm. Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Development Unit Nakina St Musgrave Hill Southport [email protected] WWmusghillss.eq.edu.au/Curriculum/ Subjectsandprograms/Pages/Early- Childhood-Developmental-Program.aspx For children 0-6 years of age, with any type of developmental delay or impairment including sensory, physical, intellectual disabilities as well as autism spectrum disorder. Southport Special School Cnr Kumbari Ave and Smith St Southport [email protected] W W kumbariave.eq.edu.au Education of intellectually and physically impaired children. Office open Mon - Fri 7.30am pm. Special needs Centrelink - Mobility Allowance C/o Centrelink W W centrelink.gov.au Available to those whose disabilities prevents them from using public transport unaided. Provides assistance to people with disabilities, who are in paid employment, voluntary work, etc. Ring for details of eligibility. Centrelink - Teletypewriter Service Gold Coast W W centrelink.gov.au Free call for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. A teletypewriter phone is required to access this service. TTY payment enquiries , Customer Relations freecall Hearing Aid Loop Systems - City of Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Assistive listening devices provided at most Council Customer Service Centres, some Council branch libraries and at The Gold Coast Arts Centre to assist people with a hearing impairment. Telstra (Disability Enquiry Hotline) All areas TTY [email protected] W W telstra.com.au/disability For further assistance: Freecall * (Voice), (TTY)* or * (Fax) 8am - 5pm Mon-Fri. Contacting by phone can assist in the prompt resolution of your enquiry. enquiries please include full name, DOB and phone number. Special needs transport GC Community Transport Inc PO Box 7209 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities- HACC eligible only. Must make an application for bookings. Have drivers. Not available for nursing homes. OZcare Shopping & Transport Services Highfield Drive Robina W W ozcare.org.au Shopping and transport services for disabled and aged people. Bus service providing transport for aged, frail aged or younger people with disabilities to shops, appointments, etc. Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc PO Box 4207, Ashmore Unit 12/115 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W transcord.com.au Community transport (medical appointments etc. - excludes shopping) for HAAC eligible clients and younger people with disabilities and their carers and also the frail aged. Contact for assessment Mon - Fri. Support groups Able Australia VIP Transport 13 Sykes Court Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au A blind and vision impaired support group who meet weekly on Mon from 9am - 1pm. No age limit. Companion visiting, shopping trips, library club, social outings. VIP centre open: Mon - Fri from 9am - 4pm. Amputees and Families Support Group Inc PO Box 848, Springwood W W health.qld.gov.au/qals/content/ organisations.asp 158

161 We are a non-profit, self-help, community organisation dealing with amputation and the resultant health care issues arising. Asperger Services Australia Ltd PO Box 159 Virginia W W asperger.asn.au This centre provides people with Asperger s Syndrome the opportunity to reach their individual potential to benefit society by full and effective acceptance, participation and inclusion in the community. Autism Gold Coast Inc PO Box 2272 Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W autismgoldcoast.com.au Support and information available over telephone, lending library, newsletters, family events. Support meetings 1st Wed 10am and 3rd Wed 7pm at Nerang Neighbourhood Ctr: 29 Martin St (cnr Lavelle St) Blue Care Grief Recovery Program 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au An eight-week course to support those grieving the death of a loved one. Carers Qld Inc - Gold Coast Region Support Group 2/1154 GC Hwy Palm Beach [email protected] W W carersqld.asn.au Providing support for unpaid carers in the community (people who care for family members or neighbours) via support groups and services, counselling (oneon-one, phone) advocacy, information, programs, retreats and social clubs. Currumbin Palm Beach RSL - Veterans Support Centre PO Box 7 Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinrsl.com.au Providing helpful advice and friendly assistance with Disability Pension and Compensation Advocacy services, and Welfare support to the veterans community and their dependants. Down Syndrome Association Of Queensland Inc - DSAQ PO Box 3223, Stafford DC [email protected] W W dsaq.org.au The mission of DSAQ is to build community awareness and to support, advocate and empower people with Down Syndrome in order for them to take their rightful place as valuable and contributing members of their local and global communities. GC Post Polio Network Gold Coast [email protected] W W spinal.com.au Support group that provides information, support, and the opportunity to share experiences with others experiencing the late effects of polio, including Post Polio Syndrome. GC Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG) Gold Coast [email protected] Facebook.com/goldcoastostomysupport Non-medical support for persons with pre/ post stomas. GROW Qld 1014 Logan Road Holland Park [email protected] W W grow.net.au A community of people working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12-Step Program of recovery. Heart Support GC Inc [email protected] W W meetup.comheart-support-goldcoast Supporting people with heart disease on the Gold Coast. LARF (Lung and Respiratory Friends) Gold Coast [email protected] Support group for people who have breathing difficulties caused by all types of respiratory conditions and their families. Activities include social lunches, meetings and education. Motor Neurone Disease Support Group Gold Coast [email protected] W W mndnsw.asn.au Support group for carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease. Gold Coast meets every second Wed of the month. NSW meets every 1st Wed of the month Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Gold Coast Price St, Nerang QLD [email protected] W W msq.org.au A non-profit organisation that aims to be the first-choice for MS information, education, treatment, care and support across Queensland. Parent to Parent P.O. Box 434 Yandina [email protected] W W parent2parentqld.org.au A service for parents and families of people with disabilities. Parent to Parent Assoc Qld Inc PO Box 464 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W parent2parentqld.org.au Not-for-profit. Funded by Disability Services. Provide practical information and assistance for current and future needs of their child with a disability to help improve their life, provide training opportunities, links with other parents for peer support. Parents Of Deaf POD - Gold Coast 15 Quigan Terrace Highland Park [email protected] A support group run by parents of children who are deaf or have a hearing loss and is for parents, grandparents and care givers of children with any degree or type of deafness. Parkinson s Society Gold Coast Inc PO Box 6096 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Support group for sufferers, carers and family members of Parkinsons meet monthly at Broadbeach and Helensvale. One-on-one discussions for those in need and those newly diagnosed. 159

162 Queenslanders with Disability Network - QDN 11/7 O Connell Terrace Bowen Hills [email protected] W W qdn.org.au QDN is a State-wide network for people with disability, with people with disability, by people with disability, for citizenship and social justice. Salvation Army Bereaved By Suicide Support Group Salvo Care line W W salvos.org.au A support group for the special needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Spinal Injuries Australia Ltd -Gold Coast Member Network 109 Logan Rd Wooloongabba [email protected] W W spinal.com.au Open to all people with spinal and related injuries. Stroke Support Group 9 Charlton St Southport [email protected] W W strokeqld.org.au Meets on first Wednesday of each month (except January). The Friendly Lot Palm Beach/Southport [email protected] Assistance to help people with disabilities meet new friends. Activities include outings to movies, cafes and barbecues. Support services Amputees Advisory Assoc Inc PO Box 966 Runaway Bay W W mycommunitydirectory.com.au Advisory and counselling service. Visiting service on request. Rehabilitation and social functions. Bi- monthly newsletter. Carers Qld Inc Info and Referral & Intake Line Brisbane W W carersqld.asn.au Provides information and support to family carers in the home. Peak body for carers 160 offers emotional support, counselling, carer support and library. Telephone Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm to obtain assistance for carers. Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - GC Centre 183 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W cpl.org.au Child and adult services. Allied health services. Client consultation. Equipment and technology. Support at home, school and work. Create opportunities to lead valued lives as equal members of society. Online resources and CPL library. Supported accommodation. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - South Coast 23 Main St Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W commcarelink.health.gov.au Information centre on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Information also on nursing and carer respite care, household help, allied health, meal services, etc. CRS Australia Bundall/Coolangatta W W crsaustralia.gov.au Assisting people with disability to obtain employment or live independently. Bundall office at Karp Ct, phone Coolangatta office Level 2, Showcase on the Beach, Griffith St, phone Dept of Communities Robina Level 2 Campus Alpha 2 Investigator Dr Robina W W communities.qld.gov.au/department Provide programs supporting people with a disability, mental illness, or frail aged and their family and carers. Work with local communities to deliver services to people who are in need of support, youth, disability. Disability Services Southeast Region Campus Alpha Level 2 Investigator Dr Robina [email protected] W W disability.qld.gov.au Government department responsible for meeting the needs of intellectually disabled people and their families. Resource and assessment services, community liaison and respite care. Website for all of Queensland with application forms and information on funding. FSG Australia 20 Railway St Southport [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Community organisation making a positive difference for people whose lives are affected by disability, mental illness, agedrelated frailty, dementia, child safety issues, etc. Offer a range of drop-in, community hub, information and support services. GC Disability Advocacy Inc Suite 1804/56 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W gca.org.au Advising advocacy support for people with a disability up to age 65. Protection of their legal human rights and freedom from abuse, assault, neglect and exploitation. Goal is for people with a disability to be contributing/participating members of society. Guide Dogs Qld GC office 6 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W guidedogsqld.com.au To provide orientation and mobility, guide dogs, rehabilitation, counselling and resources of the visually impaired. Headway Gold Coast Inc 25 Woodlands Way Arundel [email protected] W W headwaygoldcoast.org Self-help organisation providing support and opportunities to people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families. Services include Independent living skills support, community access support, day orogram activities, transitional accommodation, etc. Horizon Foundation Inc Neumann Road Capalaba [email protected] W W horizoninc.org

163 Community access service committed to creating opportunities, and providing individually oriented service to people with disabilities. Please phone us for assistance to obtain referral from Disability Services Dept. House With No Steps 35 Hutchinson St Burleigh Heads W W hwns.com.au Employment Service for people with disabilities. Packaging service employing people with disabilities. Accredited vocational training. Post-school options program. Spinal Injuries Australia Ltd 109 Logan Rd Wooloongabba [email protected] W W spinal.com.au Assistance for people with spinal cord injury caused by trauma or disease, including Polio and Transverse Myelitis, to live independently in their community of choice. Phone for details and times of network and support group meetings on the Gold Coast. TADQ - Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld 1/Nexus 23 Ashtan Pl Banyo [email protected] W W tadq.org.au Non-profit. Accepts requests from clients or referrals through rehabilitation professionals, making aids and modifying equipment commercially unattainable. Project cost of materials only. No labour costs. Need volunteers, handyman/trade/ design, etc. Trinity Disability Support Service Suite 9/151 Cotlew St Ashmore [email protected] W W lccqld.org.au Gives people with disabilities access to services that aim to build appropriate levels of independence. Also offer life skills support, training and community access. Unique individual programs and accommodation support. Tweed Valley Early Childhood Intervention Service Inc Florence St Tweed Heads [email protected] Meets at Teaching Centre, Florence St, Tweed Heads. Early childhood intervention education service for young children (birth-6years) with disabilities or at risk of developmental delay. Offers support for their families. Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm. Telephone reassurance programs Australian Red Cross Queensland Telecross 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Provides reassurance for people who are frail and aged, with a disability, housebound, recovering from an illness or accident, or who have an ongoing illness. St John Ambulance Silver Cord - telephone reassurance service PO Box 165 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W stjohnqld.com.au Silver Cord Service is a telephone reassurance service for people who are HACC - eligible or particularly at risk of becoming socially isolated and require some support to remain independent in their own home. Telephone support and information Carers Qld Inc Info and Referral & Intake Line Brisbane W W carersqld.asn.au Information, referral and support for family carers in the home. Peak body for carers offers emotional support, carer support and counselling. Telephone Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm to obtain assistance for carers. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - South Coast 23 Main St Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W commcarelink.health.gov.au Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Information on nursing and carer respite care, household help, allied health, meal services, etc. Disability Information Services (DIS) Level 2 Campus Alpha 2 Investigation Dr Robina TTY W W qld.gov.au/disability Free Qld State wide service by phone, fax or giving information on services, facilities, support groups, accommodation, transport, respite care, recreation and any other matters related to a disability. TTY National Relay Service Speak TTY [email protected] W W relayservice.com.au Free, 24 hour confidential phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. TTY or modem users phone and then ask for the number you wish to call. Speak and Listen users phone then ask for the number. Telechat 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Telechat is a free Red Cross social telephone call to people living in the community to provide support, friendship and community connection. Telecross 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au A free Red Cross service that provides a daily reassurance call to ensure the physical well-being of clients, who could be frail, elderly or disabled or socially or geographically isolated. Calls made by volunteers from Telecross. Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) Advice Line PO Box 293 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about social security and Disability Discrimination Law. We may 161

164 also provide legal representation. All initial contact is via the telephone. Transport Care & Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and visit the lonely or incapacitated. Care & Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish Nerang Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers. Care & Concern - Southport Catholic Parish PO Box 216 Ashmore City [email protected] W W scp.org.au Transport to doctor, dentist, physio, specialist appointments and some shopping for elderly, sick and incapacitated also visitation. Care & Concern - Surfers Paradise 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] Volunteer transport service for the elderly to go to medical and health related appointments only. All public transport services, including associated vehicles and infrastructure, are subject to commonwealth disability standards. Care & Concern - Coolangatta-Tugun Coolangatta [email protected] W W goldcoastcatholic.com.au/coolangattatugun Volunteers transport frail elderly, sick and incapacitated from their homes or nursing homes to medical appointments or hospital. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible bus stops in regional Queensland W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Accessibleregional-bus-stops.aspx Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible Public Transport PO Box 673 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Accessiblepublic-transport-standards.aspx Information for transport operators and customers about transport standards for people with mobility aids and accessibility on public transport. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Disability parking scheme permit PO Box 525 Fortitude Valley W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Disability- Parking-Permit-Scheme.aspx We administer the disability parking permit scheme and issue permits to people with mobility impairment. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass Reply Paid 1139 Eagle Farm [email protected]. WWtranslink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/ concessions/tpi-eda-veteran-travel-pass The Totally and Permanently Incapacitated/ Extreme Disablement Adjustment Veteran Travel Pass (TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass) entitles eligible TPI/EDA ex-service men and women to unlimited free travel on many public transport services. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Taxi subsidy scheme W W tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/taxiand-limousine/taxi-subsidy-scheme.aspx The taxi subsidy scheme is an initiative that subsidises taxi travel for persons with severe disabilities. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Vision Impairment Travel Pass PO Box 1139Eagle Farm Qld [email protected] WWtranslink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/ concessions/vision-impairment-travelpass A Vision Impairment Travel Pass entitles the holder to free travel on all TransLink bus, train and ferry services (except Airtrain services) and qconnect urban bus services. GC Cabs - Council Cabs Service 11 Millennium Circuit Helensvale [email protected] W W gccabs.com.au City of Gold Coast Cabs assists older people and those with a disability with travel by taxi to their local shopping centre on Tue/Wed and Thu for a cost of $2 each way. Door to door service. GC Community Transport Inc PO Box 7209 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W gcrs.com.au Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities. Must make an application for bookings. Have drivers. PresCare Community Services 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W prescare.org.au Assistance for people with disabilities to attend medical and hospital appointments. Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc Unit 12/115 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W transcord.com.au Community transport (medical appointments etc. - excludes shopping) for HAAC eligible clients and younger people with disabilities and their carers and also the frail aged. Contact for assessment Mon-Fri. Translink GPO Box 50 Brisbane W W translink.com.au We facilitate passenger transport services for Queenslanders and aim to provide a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone. Volunteering GC Transport Services 2074 Gold Coast Highway Miami W W volunteeringgc.org.au 162

165 Volunteering Gold Coast provides community transport options to the public funded by three levels of Government. Travel and tourism City of Gold Coast - Gold Coast Access TIS W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/accessweb/t_gccc_ access.aspx Website provides seniors and people with disabilities or a range of impairments, information about the levels of accessibility of venues, attractions and activities in Gold Coast City. Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre (Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing) 1525 GC Hwy North Palm Beach [email protected] W W nprsr.qld.gov.au The centre offers accommodation in two single and double-storey buildings which feature amenities designed for people with disabilities. Vision impaired Able Australia VIP Transport 13 Sykes Court Cnr Smith and High Sts Southport [email protected] W W ableaustralia.org.au A purpose-built centre for people who are blind or who have a vision impairment. Blind Citizens Australia Inc 27 Cooloon CresTweed Heads South [email protected] Hours of operation 8am - 8pm Mon to Sat. Service provided Information Peer Support and Advocacy and assist lobbying to improve conditions for blind and vision impaired people. Guide Dogs Qld GC office 6 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W guidedogsqld.com.au To provide orientation and mobility, guide dogs, rehabilitation, counselling and resources of the visually impaired. Vision Australia Level 1 Easy T Centre Christine Ave Robina [email protected] W W visionaustralia.org Services and support for people who are blind or have low vision, Including home assessment, sale of aids and equipment, activities of daily living and contact with support groups. Phone and ask for Southport/Gold Coast office. 163

166 City of Gold Coast is proud to offer local seniors free off-peak travel on Surfside buses. The free travel period is from 8.30am 3.30pm weekdays and includes all public holidays. Passengers must hold a senior go card to be eligible for free travel. Seniors Guide Registering for the service is easy simply phone to request an application. K cityofgoldcoast.com.au/freeseniorstravel Accommodation Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W hpw.qld.gov.au/housing Welfare, public housing and seniors units, bond loans, public rental applications. Also provide private rental assistance depending on age and income. GC Housing Company - GCHC Head Office Level 10 and 11 Australia Fair Office Tower 42 Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W horizonhousing.com.au We are a not-for-profit charity formed for the specific purpose of alleviating housing stress among home owners and tenants on or below average income levels. Accommodation support OZcare Robina PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W OzCare.org.au A home help based service enabling aged or frail or disabled people, independence and the ability to remain in their own home for as long as possible. Services include domestic assistance, personal care, shopping, transport, nursing, palliative care. PresCare Community Services - Coomera 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W prescare.org.au Programs designed to assist older people to maintain independence at home for as long as possible. Advocacy Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line PO Box 2376 Chermside Central [email protected] W W eapu.com.au The Elder Abuse Helpline promotes the right of older people to live free from abuse. Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy - QADA 121 Copperfield St Geebung [email protected] W W qada.org.au QADA is a not-for-profit, independent, community based advocacy service with over 20 years experience in supporting and improving the well being of older people and people with a disability in Queensland. Allied health Anglicare Southern Queensland (ASQ) Suite 3/34-36 Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au HACC, Community aged care and personal care, in-home respite, DVA nursing, extended aged care at home, palliative care, post-acute care, accompanied shopping assistance, social support, etc. Blue Care Allied Health Services 5/46 Smith St Southport [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au 164

167 Offers professional allied health services to individuals at Southport Therapy Centre and at Blue Care residential aged care facilities. Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast Suite 4, South Building, 34 Glenferrie Drive, Robina W W agedcareguide.com.au Offers several community care services to eligible seniors and those needing support to remain independent in their community. Ozcare Allied Health Highfield Drive, Robina [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Ozcare offers a range of services including nursing, allied health and dementia support programs to members of the Queensland community to promote healthy, active ageing. Community health ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) 2 Campus Crescent Robina W W myagedcare.gov.au. To assess the medical, physical, physiological and social needs of older people. CHARM 2019 GC Hwy Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac This is a therapy program for HACC eligible clients who are experiencing difficulties with their daily living skills. Community Health Central Intake Unit No 2 Campus Crescent Robina W W health.qld.gov.au Provides referrals community health centres at Robina and Helensvale. Continence services Blue Care - Elanora 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Continence resource nurse and the provision of referrals and assistance with equipment prescription. Ozcare PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Ozcare is a leading not-for-profit organisation, providing a diverse range of quality health and human services from over 60 locations throughout Queensland. Domestic assistance and home maintenance/modifications Anglicare Community Care - Southern Queensland Suite 3/34-36 Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au An Anglican not-for-profit organisation committed to social and community welfare issues, aged and community care needs, focusing on disadvantaged members of our community. At Home Care Grants - Youngcare 75 St Pauls Terrace Spring Hill [email protected] W W youngcare.com.au/qldgrants One-off grants of up to $10,000 to assist young people with disabilities aged years living at home and at risk of entering aged care facilities. Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare 2019 GC H way Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home Assist Secure 473 Golden Four Dr Tugun [email protected] W W housing.qld.gov.au Department of Communities service providing information and referral. Depending on eligibility and need, the service can also provide subsidised assistance with essential home maintenance, security and minor modifications. Education and traineeships U3A Broadbeach PO Box 526 Pacific Fair [email protected] W W u3abroadbeach.com Its charter is to foster lifelong learning in people over 50 years of age - the concept of University of the Third Age (U3A) which commenced in Toulouse, France in 1973 and has since spread around the world. U3A Gold Coast Inc PO Box 3365 Australia Fair Southport [email protected] W W u3anorthgc.com A learning community organised by and for people in retirement. U3A Online Online W W u3aonline.org.au U3A Online is the world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet. Employment and voluntary work Jobseeker [email protected] W W jobseeker.org.au Information about community, not-for-profit and government jobs. Smart Jobs W W smartjobs.qld.gov.au Provides information about jobs and careers within Queensland Government. Volunteer Seeker 375 Johnston St, Abbotsford 3067 [email protected] W W volunteer.infoxchange.net.au Matches volunteers and carers. Volunteering GC Volunteer Services 2074 Gold Coast Hwy Miami [email protected] W W volunteeringgc.org.au Volunteering Gold Coast provides a wide range of services to community organisations, including supporting volunteer management, education and training, referrals, recruitment, events and community transport services. Entertainment groups Autumn Leaves Entertainment Group 9A Castile Cr Holmview

168 A voluntary musical group programed especially for senior citizens clubs, retirement villages, nursing homes, hostels and respite centres. Bookings taken from Brisbane to Nerang. Relying on donations modest towards expenses. Double The Fun Gold Coast [email protected] WWdoublethefun.net.au Husband and wife entertaining duo. Wide choice of music including: Parodies, Oldtime, Opera, Jazz, Blues and Multicultural. Theme Shows are our Specialty. Available 7 days per week. Encore Group [email protected] Provide entertainment to nursing homes, Senior Citizens clubs, etc. Meet weekly at Maher Hall, Burleigh Heads on Tues at 9am-11.30am for rehearsal. Entertainers (The) Gold Coast Entertainers at Senior Citizens Centres, nursing homes, retirement homes and other venues. Covering Tweed to Southport area. Evergreens Variety Group Gold Coast Available to entertain at nursing homes, senior citizens clubs, retirement villages, etc. with singers, instrumentalists, magic, etc. Contact Gwynne phone or Arthur phone for Bookings. Noel Murphy Variety Show 1/256 Marine Pde Labrador Entertain at nursing homes, retirement villages and senior citizens centres. Also help raise funds for Lifeline, St. Vincents and charity shows. Pets for Therapy 1/57 Riverpark Dr Nerang [email protected] W W gallerygiselle.com/pettherapy.htm We are a voluntary endeavour founded in Our aim is to give joy, laughter and love to the frail and elderly in aged care facilities, respite centres, blind and visually impaired, children and adolescents with special needs and the intellectually handicapped. Shirazbeens 45 Wanungara View Limpinwood [email protected] Popular, versatile entertainer/s for clubs, seniors, over 50 venues and nursing homes (including high care). Solo/duo vocal and dance act - wide range of music, themed shows for Gold Coast residents. Contact Shirley King. Silver Liners Variety Group Paradise Point [email protected] Provides entertainment for nursing homes, senior citizens groups, retirement villages etc. Bright entertainment provided by dancers, singers, instrumentalists, magic. Colourful costumes. Contact Tammy for bookings. Sundance Entertainment Group Gold Coast areas [email protected] We are called Sundance Entertainment Group and we entertain from Palm Beach to Sanctuary Cove at community centres, aged care, social clubs and retirement villages. Variety Plus PO Box 717 Coolangatta [email protected] Seniors entertainment (including fundraising): Variety shows, entertainment at nursing homes, retirement villages, seniors clubs and other venues on the Gold Coast. Area serviced: Gold Coast/Tweed. Vibrants Burleigh Waters [email protected] Entertainment for seniors clubs, retirement villages, nursing homes. Variety of entertainment. Play piano, instruments with vocal solos and duos and also dance. Contact Maureen. Financial assistance Centrelink Various Centres on Coast W W humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/ centrelink Information available for seniors, pensioners, retirees in regard to pensions or other matters. Electricity and Gas rebates E E qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-livingsupport/electricity-gas-rebates/ Queensland Government rebate on the cost of electricity supplied to the homes of eligible concession card holders. City of Gold Coast Rate Concession Various Centres on Coast You may be entitled to Council s Pensioner Rate Remission and/or the State Government s Pensioner Rate Subsidy on your next rates bill if you own and occupy the property and are the holder of either pensioner concession card or gold veteran s affair card Seniors Card Discount Scheme [email protected] W W qld.gov.au/seniors/legal-financeconcessions/using-seniors-card/ Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card scheme is a free service that delivers savings to eligible Queenslanders aged 60 years or older Government - commonwealth Australian Human Rights Commission GPO Box 5218 Sydney [email protected] W W humanrights.gov.au Information line on federal discrimination laws. Complaint Information line: phone , TTY: phone Dept of Health - Ageing PO Box 9848 Canberra ACT E E health.gov.au Seeks to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through the administration of a variety of healthrelated programs. Dept of Veterans Affairs Level 5 12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au 166

169 Programs for war veterans and their dependants. Provides information about DVA entitlements and health care. Home Care Package - Level 2 (equivalent to the former Community Aged care Packages) Highfield Drive Robina [email protected] W W myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-services/ home-care-packages Supports people with low-level care needs. Home Care Package - Level 4 (equivalent to the former Extended Care at Home and Extended Care at Home Dementia) Highfield Drive Robina [email protected] W W myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-services/ home-care-packages Supports people with high-level care needs. Government - State Qld Health W W health.qld.gov.au Funds hospitals, public health programs, community health and mental health centres around the State. Health services - general ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) 2 Campus Crescent Robina [email protected] W W agedcareaustralia.gov.au To assess the medical, physical, physiological and social needs of older people. To assist them in making the most appropriate decisions to maintain an ongoing quality of life. Blue Care Allied Health Services 5/46 Smith St Southport [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Offers professional allied health services to individuals at Southport Therapy Centre and at Blue Care residential aged care facilities. Some home visits available for people who are housebound. Services include dietetics, physiotherapy, social work, etc. CHARM 2019 GC Hwy Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac This is a therapy program for HACC eligible clients who are experiencing difficulties with their daily living skills. This service also offers a falls prevention program. Feros Care Locked Bag 1 Coolangatta [email protected] W W feroscare.com.au Provide a comprehensive range of aged and community care services that can be tailored to suit individuals. Services include residential, respite and community care. Non-profit company with a proven track record in providing appropriate services. Multicultural Communities Council GC Inc Community Aged Care Program 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides individual care plans to elderly, allowing them to live in their own homes with dignity and confidence. Bi-lingual care workers. Aims are to facilitate and promote the well-being of linguistically and culturally diverse communities. Hearing and vision impairment Australian Hearing National Line W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Beenleigh Shop 1 Mt Warren Park Shopping Centre, 20 Mt Warren Blvd Mt Warren Park [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Biggera Waters Biggera Waters Family Practice, 40 Hollywell Road, Biggera Waters [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Burleigh West Burleigh West Medical Centre, 138 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Helensvale Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Nerang Room 4/Bicentenial Community Room, Nerang-Southport Road, Nerang [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Ormeau Ormeau Community and Youth Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Palm Beach 2/6 Sixth Ave Palm Beach W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. 167

170 Australian Hearing - Paradise Point Paradise Point Medical Practice Shop Bruce Ave Paradise Point [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Robina Suite 3/Local Directories, 138 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Southport Suite 3 Central 3/9 Lawson St Southport [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Australian Hearing - Tweed Heads Keith Compton Dr Tweed Heads W W hearing.com.au Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and hearing aids through Office of Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. Better Hearing Australia Gold Coast Inc Sight Loss Centre Cnr High and Smith Sts Southport [email protected] Weekly classes in Hearing Loss Management, offers assistance in managing a hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing impaired, family and friends. A not-for-profit, self-help organisation. Please contact for Tweed Heads. Home care/home help Ashmore Retreat Home Care Services 19 Allunga Ave Ashmore [email protected] W W retreatcare.com.au Offers a home-help service designed to assist the aged and frail to stay in the comfort of their own home, as opposed to moving to residential care. Offers assistance with personal care needs, house cleaning, shopping, social outings, transportation, etc. Glendale Care Robina [email protected] W W glendalecare.com.au We are committed to helping retirees to continue to live independently at home in their own community. Services include personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, transport needs, meal preparation, early stages dementia and alzheimer s care. HACC Services 9 Fifth Ave Palm Beach W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare 2019 GC H way Miami [email protected] W W health.qld.gov.au/haac Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card. Home Instead Senior Care 6/9 Frinton St Southport [email protected] W W homeinstead.com.au Trusted one-to-one home support for seniors who wish to remain independant in their own homes. Services include personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, transport needs, meal preparation, early stages dementia and alzheimer s care. Multicultural Communities Council GC Aged Care Program 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides in-home help for elderly/ people with a disability allowing them to maintain independence while remaining at home with dignity and confidence for as long as practical. Services include domestic assistance, in-home respite, personal care, etc. PresCare Community Services 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W prescare.org.au Programs designed to assist older people to maintain independence at home for as long as possible. Customised packages for individual needs include Community aged care (CACP), Extended aged care at Home (EACHP), (EACH), plus disability and dementia care. RSL HomeCare Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au Provides home support through paid and volunteer staff. Includes home visiting, volunteer support, home-based respite, community nursing, domestic assistance, social support and help with shopping and transport. Not-for-profit organisation. Someone Who Cares Suite Nerang St Nerang [email protected] W W someonewhocares.com.au Provide all levels of personal and domestic care including professional nursing, appointment/shopping escort, etc. at competitive rates. Home care provider offering full support service 24/7 to enable people to live in their own homes. Home maintenance/home assist Home Assist/Secure - GC Central 2/130 Scarborough St Southport Provides assistance, information and referral on home repairs, maintenance, minor modifications and security to people 60 years plus and/or with a disability, who are home owners or live in rental housing. Must register to receive help. Home Assist/Secure - GC North Unit 2 36 Harvest Ct Southport [email protected] Provide information direction to the elderly for home repairs, minor modifications and home 168

171 security assessments and direct assistance to people 60 years and over receiving a pension or self funded of any age with a disability. Must register to receive help. Home Assist/Secure - GC South 473 Golden Four Dr Tugun [email protected] Provides information and assistance to people aged 60 years and over and/or the disabled, with minor home maintenance, repairs and security. Must register to receive help. Home Maintenance & Modification Program St Vincent de Paul 126 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W vinnies.org.au Direct assistance with home modifications of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Home and garden maintenance, minor maintenance jobs, safety, leaks, remesh doors and repair to white goods. Clients can self refer. Clients must be HACC eligible. Information services ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) Information Line 2 Campus Crescent Robina [email protected] W W agedcareconnect.com.au To assess the medical, physical, physiological and social needs of older people. Beyondblue Info Line W W beyondblue.org.au Beyondblue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience. Cancer Council Queensland Helpline 553 Gregory Terrace Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W cancerqld.org.au Trained professionals provide information, education and support for the prevention and treatment of cancer as well as cancer care. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] WWwww9.health.gov.au/ccsd Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Continence Foundation of Australia - National Continence Helpline Sydney Rd Brunswick Victoria [email protected] W W continence.org.au The National Continence Helpline is a free telephone advisory service funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Council on the Ageing - infolink - COTA Level 1-25 Mary St Brisbane 4000 [email protected] W W cotaq.org.au COTA s Seniors Infolinks assists individuals, carers and organisations to find services and information to assist within formed decision-making about well-being and lifestyle choices. Seniors Enquiry Line PO Box 2376, Chermside Centre [email protected] W W seniorsenquiryline.com.au A State-wide information and referral service for seniors and their carers. In-home nursing care Anglicare Southern Queensland (ASQ) Suite 3/34-36 Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au HACC, Community aged care and personal care, in-home respite, DVA nursing, extended aged care at home, palliative care, post-acute care, accompanied shopping assistance, social support, etc. Podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and dietary help. Anglicare SQ Robina 186 Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au HACC and NRCP centre-based respite well-being program. Anglicare SQ Southport PO Box 2953 Southport [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au HACC, Community aged care packages. In-home respite, domestic and shopping assistance, social support, etc. Centre based respite well being program, CAPS packages and chronic condition selfmanagement courses. Anglicare SQ West Burleigh 25 Tallebudgera Creek Rd West Burleigh [email protected] W W anglicaresq.org.au Social support, CAPS packages and domestic assistance. Counselling services also available, phone or [email protected] Blue Care (Blue Nursing) Southport/ Surfers Paradise Centre 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days per week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Blue Care Lower South Coast/ Tweed Centre 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home based and clinic facility. Nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a week from 7.30am. After hours services may be negotiated as required. OZcare Home Nursing PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Palliative care to enable the dying to face death with minimum discomfort or loss of dignity. Family support cared for at home. Provides general home care services for HACC eligible clients to assist them with respite care. RSL HomeCare Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang

172 W W rslcare.com.au RSL Care a not-for-profit organisation providing quality lifestyle and care options to ex-servicemen/women, their dependents and other members of the community. Services include community nursing, social support, domestic assistance, volunteer visiting etc. Legal assistance Adult Guardian Brisbane Magistrates Court 363 George St Brisbane [email protected] W W justice.qld.gov.au Protects the rights and interests of adults who have impaired capacity. Anti-Discrimination Commission Qld Level 17/53 Albert St City East [email protected] W W adcq.qld.gov.au Independent statutory authority established to receive and deal with complaints of people who have been unjustly dealt with and/or complaints of discrimination and to promote human rights in Queensland. Australian Human Rights Commission GPO Box 5218 Sydney [email protected] W W humanrights.gov.au Information line on Federal discrimination laws. Complaint Information line: phone , TTY: phone GC Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc. Unit 2/18 Bay St Southport [email protected] W W advicebureau.org.au Free confidential legal advice. Note: unable to provide legal advice or financial counselling via or phone. Legal Aid Qld 1st Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. Legal Aid Qld - Indigenous Information line 2nd Floor 100 Scarborough St Southport [email protected] W W legalaid.qld.gov.au Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of criminal, family and civil law. The Public Trustee 66 Nerang St Southport [email protected] W W pt.qld.gov.au Legal management of the finances and other affairs of seniors, as approved in a court of law. Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) Advice Line PO Box 293 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about Social Security and Disability Discrimination Law. Womens Legal Service Client Advice Line 387 Ipswich Rd Annerly [email protected] W W wlsq.org.au Legal information, advice and referral for domestic violence, family law, child support and other related areas of law. Meals on wheels Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc. 23 T E Peters Dr Broadbeach [email protected] W W qmow.org A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their carers. Meals on Wheels - Nerang & District Inc 35 Mylor St Nerang [email protected] W W mealsonwheelsnerang.com.au Fresh, chilled or frozen meals. Fresh salads and sandwiches. Freshly chopped fruit salad. Delivered in your area or pick up. No referral necessary. Tues/Wed/Fri 9am - 1pm. Meals on Wheels - Palm Beach Tenth Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Meals on Wheels are prepared and distributed from the centre. Our meals are not only for the aged, but for people recovering from surgery or anyone who finds it difficult to prepare well balanced and nourishing meals for themselves or their family. Meals on Wheels - Paradise Point & District Inc 4 Community Lane Paradise Point [email protected] Delivery of 1 x 3 course meal 7 days per week, $8.50 per meal. Self-referral is sufficient. Open 7am - 12noon Meals on Wheels - Southport 2 Whitby St Southport [email protected] W W qmow.org Delivery of a 3 course meal, 5 days a week, self-referral. Office open Mon - Fri 7.30am - 3pm. Check for meal costs. Extra meals delivered on Fri for weekend. Meals on Wheels - Twin Towns C/o Tweed Hospital Powell/Florence Sts Tweed Heads W W qmow.org Provide 3 course meal per day to those unable to do for themselves. Aged, postoperative, sick persons. Doctor s certificate required. Interview and assessment. Also cater for younger people with a disability. Meals delivered Fri for weekend. Nerang & District Meals On Wheels Inc 35 Mylor St Nerang [email protected] W W mealsonwheelsnerang.com.au Fresh, chilled or frozen meals. Fresh salads and sandwiches. Freshly chopped fruit salad. Delivered in your area or pick up. No referral necessary. Tues/Wed/Fri 9am - 1pm. 170

173 Paradise Point & Districts Meals On Wheels Inc. 4 Community Lane Paradise Point [email protected] W W qmow.org Delivery of 1 x 3 course meal 7 days per week, $8.50 per meal. Self-referral is sufficient. Open 7am - 12noon Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Assoc Inc 2 Whitby St Southport [email protected] W W southportseniorcitizens.com Tai Chi exercise and dancing, including line dancing, new vogue, Scottish, square dancing and tap dancing. Medical aids AIDACARE Unit 1-2/48 Olympic Circuit Southport [email protected] W W aidacare.com.au Provides equipment and products for personal use or supply to aged care facilities, hospitals and occupational therapists. Offers a range of hire equipment for short term needs. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm. Continence Aids Payment Scheme All areas W W health.gov.au Medicare help available to meet costs for persons on a disability support pension or mobility allowance with permanent continence condition for bowel and bladder care items. Ages from 5 years to adult. Mental health services Ashmore Community Mental Health Service Suite Currumburra Rd Ashmore W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth A Gold Coast University Hospital mental health service providing acute assessment and triage (information-gathering and decision-making) for people with a mental illness or who are experiencing mental health issues. FSG Australia envision Mental Health Services 18 Demand Ave Arundel [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Providing accommodation and lifestyle services to support people with a mental illness to lead valued and inclusive lives in their community. Mental Health Association of Australia Unit 30 Jackman St Southport [email protected] W W mentalhealth.org.au Promotes awareness, acceptance and action on mental health for all Australians Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland Unit Ivan St Arundel [email protected] W W mifq.org.au Specialist provider of programs and services for people living with mental illness and their families and carers. Miscellaneous services Leading Age Services Australia Qld 6 Pavilions Close Jindalee [email protected] W W qld.lasa.asn.au Provides aged, community care and retirement services. Providers from both not-for-profit and for profit sectors. Multicultural and indigenous services CoAsIt Italian/Australian Welfare Association Inc Unit Thomas Dr Chevron Island [email protected] W W coasit.asn.au A non profit organisation providing services to the culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Kalwun Home and Community Care Ltd 118 Bonogin Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Economic independence and stability and excellence in the quality and to provide a range of support services for the Gold Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Nursing - community Blue Care Community - Nursing (Elanora) 1 Pines Lane Elanora [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care. 7 days a week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Blue Care Community - Nursing (Labrador) 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care. 7 days a week from 7.30am pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required. Ozcare Community Health PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Provides nursing services in-home or in Ozcare clinics. Parent and parent groups Australian Hearing - Mermaid Waters Mermaid Waters Skin Cancer Clinic Cr Sunshine Blvd and Karbunya St Mermaid Waters [email protected] W W hearing.com.au Australian Hearing s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110 permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural and remote areas of Australia. Pensions/benefits and concessions Centrelink Various Centres on Coast W W centrelink.gov.au Information available for seniors, pensioners, retirees in regard to pensions or other matters. For languages other than English phone Pensioner Cards/ Commonwealth Seniors Cards and Health Cards. 171

174 Centrelink - Robina Retirement Service Centre Level 5 Town Square Tce Robina Town Centre W W centrelink.gov.au Information available for seniors, pensioners, retirees in regard to pensions, financial planning on Age Pension, Concession Cards, Widow B/Wife Pension, Seniors Health Card enquiries and other matters. Languages other than English phone Dept of Housing & Public Works 80 Bazaar St Robina Town Centre [email protected] W W hpw.qld.gov.au/housing Anyone over the age of 18 may be entitled to Dept of Housing accommodation if they are receiving a benefit or pension from Centrelink. Also wage earners may be eligible depending on their age and income. Visit our website to apply online. Dept of Veterans Affairs (VAN) Level 5/12 Short St Southport [email protected] W W dva.gov.au Dept of Veterans Affairs is responsible for paying pensions to people suffering disabilities arising from serving in the armed forces. Their families and dependants should also enquire. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am pm. Electricity Rebate (ENERGEX) All areas W W energex.com.au A rebate off electricity is available to all card holding pensioners (excluding a Health card) or those holding a current Seniors Card. Conditions apply. Motor Registration Concession Southport W W tmr.qld.gov.au Concession on motor registration to holders of Qld Seniors Card or Pension Card (either from Centrelink or Department of Veteran Affairs). Application form together with Qld. Seniors Card or Pension Card to be lodged at any QLD Transport office. Rates Concession - City of Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au Offering rates concessions for pensioners depending on type of pension. Proof of pension required. Council offices at Bundall, Southport, Nerang, Coolangatta, Mermaid Waters, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads. Rates Concession - Tweed Shire Council Brett St Tweed Heads [email protected] W W tweed.nsw.gov.au Offering rates concessions to pensioners living in Tweed Shire. Proof of pension required. Seniors Card - Dept of Communities GPO Box 2491 Brisbane [email protected] W W qld.gov.au/seniorscard Seniors Card gives access to government concessions and business discounts to QLD residents aged 60 and over, who hold a Commonwealth Concession Card. Seniors Business Discount Card for ages 60 and over. Forms at Centrelink, on website or apply by phone. Telephone Rental Discounts - Telstra Locked Bag 3760 GCMC Pensioners on full pension can apply for discounts. Concession on connections and transfer fees. Personal care Alzheimer s Australia GC Inc No 90 Allied Dr Arundel [email protected] W W alzgc.asn.au Support for carers and group support meetings monthly. Social support for people who live alone. In-home respite. Domestic assistance with personal care. Carers holiday program. Multicultural Communities Council GC Aged Care Program 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Provides individual care plans to elderly, allowing them to live in their own homes with dignity and confidence. PresCare Community Services 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale [email protected] W W prescare.org.au Programs designed to assist older people to maintain independence at home for as long as possible. Respite - centre-based FSG Australia (Lakeview Centre) Robina Town Centre Dr Robina [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Planned goal orientated activities for people over 18 years with a disability living at home. GOC Care - Day Respite 31A Crombie Ave Bundall [email protected] W W gocstgeorge.com.au Provides centre-based day respite and Community aged care Packages to everybody. Hopewell Hospice Services Inc 88 Allied Drive, Arundel [email protected] W W hopewell.org.au Provides home-style accommodation and 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Kalwun Day Respite Centre 118 Bonogin Rd Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W kalwun.com.au Services and facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-indigenous persons, including centre-based and inhome respite. Nerang Community Respite Care Assoc Inc 31 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrespite.org.au Provides care services throughout the Gold Coast region for people who have a disability, people who are older and frail and their carers. 172

175 OZcare Ashmore Day Respite Centre C/o Parkwood Gardens 100 Usher St Labrador W W ozcare.org.au Day respite centre to care for frail aged and adults with a disability. Other support systems include: Transport to and from centre, meals and some allied health services. Provides a range of interactive activities. Supportive, friendly. Respite for Carers. OZcare Burleigh Heads Day Respite Centre 8 Matilda St Burleigh Heads [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Centre based day respite care for frail aged and those with a disability. Other support systems include transport to and from the centre, meals and some allied health services. Provides a range of interactive activities an a supportive environment. OZcare Runaway Bay Day Respite Centre 344 Oxley Dr Runaway Bay [email protected] W W ozcare.org.au Centre-based social support for aged and younger people with a disability to assist clients carer/family member to have time out. Community care, respite care. Time 7.30am pm. Respite Plus All areas [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides a coordination 24 hour service to improve access to respite services for people with disabilities and/or their carers, who face an unpredicted situation out of normal working hours. RSL Home Care Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au RSL Care a not-for-profit organisation providing quality lifestyle and care options to ex-servicemen/women, their dependants and other members of the community. Tugun Cottage Tugun [email protected] W W centacarebrisbane.net.au Part of Shepherd Community Services inhome respite services. Respite - residential Abri Residential Care Bauer St and Heath St Southport [email protected] Offers both low care and high care for aged residents including a separate secure environment for residents with dementia and one bed reserved for respite. Blue Care - Residential Care 56 Sylvan Road Toowong [email protected]. W W bluecare.org.au Monday to Friday 8am pm PresCare - Roslyn Lodge Tamborine Mt 24 Main Western Rd Tamborine Mt [email protected] W W prescare.org.au Residential aged care facility with respite spaces. Respite care 501 Respite & Care Services 501 Pine Ridge Rd Biggera Waters [email protected] Single and double rooms for couples. Respite and aged care facilities. Low care. 24 hour assistance. Resort style living. ACAT required and Financial Asssessment. 16 dementia plus 34 aged care facilities. Alzheimers Australia GC Inc Rosemary House 90 Allied Dr Arundel W W fightdementia.org.au/queensland Day care 5 days week. Overnight care available Monday - Thursday nights. Support for carers and group support meetings monthly. Social support for people who live alone. In-home respite. Assistance with personal care. Carers holiday program. Ashmore Retreat 19 Allungra Ave Ashmore [email protected] W W retreatcare.com.au A tradition of excellence in accommodation and care. Respite available by arrangement. Government and private. Registered Nurse. Blue Care - Coomera 12 Jowett St Coomera [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Centre based respite program Mon-Fri: activities, outings, carer respite. Meals and transport provided. Blue Nursing service provide assessments, treatment and advice. Lifestyle program of personal care, social support, in-home respite and domestic assistance. Blue Care In-Home Respite (Labrador) Arundel House 29 Melbourne Rd Arundel W W bluecare.org.au Blue Care respite services and personal care assistance. Trained respite workers provide social activities and companionship as well as practical assistance with mobility, meal preparation, shopping and light house duties for eligible clients. Blue Care Lower South Coast/Tweed Respite Service Akirra Cottage 26 Coolangatta Rd Kirra [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Blue Care respite centres provide support for frail, older people, people with dementia and younger people with a disability. Centre based services vary in operation between 5 and 6 days a week. Blue Care Respite Accommodation Gold Coast [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au Short term respite accommodation is available in most Blue Care Residential aged care Facilities. Aged care assessment is required. Commonwealth Respite and Centre - South Coast 23 Main St Varsity Lakes [email protected] 173

176 W W commcarelink.health.gov.au Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Information on nursing and carer respite care, household help, allied health, meal services, etc. Lifebridge East Inc Cudgen Rd Kingscliff [email protected] W W lifebridge.org.au Aged and dementia services provides innovative, flexible, person centred options for frail aged, people with dementia and related disorders designed to Montessori philosophy. Disability services provide support to people aged 0-65 with a disability. Multicultural Communities Council GC Inc Aged/Disability Day Respite 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Day respite services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers. Provides culturally appropriate respite services such as suitable meals, recreational and social activities. Nerang Community Respite Care Assoc Inc 31 Martin St Nerang [email protected] W W nerangrespite.org.au Centre based day respite for people who are aged and frail and for adults with physical disabilities. Community focussed day respite for adults with physical disabilities. Domestic assistance, personal care, social support. Centre-based programs. OZcare In-Home Care & Respite PO Box 4094 Robina Town Centre W W ozcare.org.au Community nursing. Access to in-home care and respite/day respite centres and other support systems. Respite Plus Program All areas [email protected] W W fsg.org.au Provides a coordination 24 hour service to improve access to respite services for people with disabilities and/or their carers, who face an unpredicted situation out of normal working hours. Will direct to FSG Australia Support Group from 4pm. RSL HomeCare Lawrence Plaza 9-11 Lawrence Dr Nerang [email protected] W W rslcare.com.au Day respite care and social club held Mon at Galleon Gardens. Ring for further information on times etc. Seniors action groups COTAQ (Council on the Ageing Qld Inc) 2 George St PO Box 2434 Brisbane [email protected] W W cotaq.org.au Research, policy development and advocacy by protecting and strengthening the voice of seniors aged 50 and over in Queensland. Core values: Social justice, access, equality, respect for all seniors in Queensland. Help raise awareness seniors make to society. Seniors social clubs/centres Broadbeach/Mermaid Senior Citizens Club TE Peters Dr Broadbeach Wide range of activities. Concert the 1st and 3rd Thu of the month at 1pm, indoor bowls Mon and Fri. Excellent entertainment. New members welcome. Burleigh Heads/Miami Senior Citizens 42 Matilda St West Burleigh Meets 2nd and 4th Thu 1pm. Indoor bowls Wed and Fri 12.30pm. Cards Fri 9am, Line dancing Tue pm, Square dancing Sat and Scottish Country dancing Thu night. All activities at Maher Hall, Matilda St, Burleigh Heads West. Hall/facilities available for hire. Cedar Cutters Day Club (The) RSL Hall Railway St Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W mudgeerabarsl.org A social club for seniors. We provide friendship, fun, mental stimulation and gentle exercise. Guest speakers/entertainers, health and lifestyle information, singing etc. every Tue from 10am - 2pm. Morning tea and lunch provided for a small cost. Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Inc 2 Gerrard St Coolangatta [email protected] A wide range of activities including: Cards, bus trips, new vogue dancing and lessons, indoor bowls, light exercise, Tai Chi, Mah Jong, free concerts, Qi Gong, 8 Ball, bingo, rock n roll. Ring for information on days and times of activities available. Helensvale Senior Citizens Club Inc Senior Citizens Centre 37 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Activities include: Indoor bowls, games, concerts, bus outings, picnics, boat trips, mahjong and Tai Chi. A trip per month. Clubrooms Mon - Fri 9am am. Sports activities 3 Thu mornings of the month. Sports meeting 9am - 12noon 1st Thu of the month. Labrador Senior Citizens Centre Inc (Indoor Bowls) 370 Marine Pde Labrador [email protected] Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls, craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble Tai Chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta and rummy. National Seniors Australia Nerang Branch PO Box 1361 Earle Plaza Nerang [email protected] WWnationalseniors.com.au Over 50 s national seniors group. Meets: 4th Wed of the month at 5.30pm at All Sports Club, Leagues Dr, Nerang. Guest speakers, social outings, morning teas, Petanque, bistro on premises. Visitors and new members welcome. National Seniors Australia Paradise Point Branch PO Box 794 Paradise Point W W nationalseniors.com.au Takes up issues with Local, State or Federal Governments. Coach trips, guest speakers. BBQ s to enjoy the company 174

177 of members and visitors. Meets on the 2nd Mon of each month at 9.45am at the Paradise Point Bowls Club. National Seniors Australia Robina Branch Inc PO Box 3901 Robina Town Centre W W nationalseniors.com.au A lobby organisation presenting to State and Federal Governments issues raised by members that have a negative effect on 50 and over about to retire or those in retirement. Meet 3rd Tue each month 9.30am at Robina Community Centre. Dagmar No meeting Jan. Nerang Senior Citizens Club Inc PO Box 236 Nerang We are a social group for seniors. Our activities include bingo, cards, bowls, needle work and quilting, and we also have regular bus trips. Palm Beach Happy Group Share n Care Centre 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Social interaction for the disabled and the elderly. Transport provided where possible. Bingo, sing-a-longs, entertainment and outings. Meet every Fri from 9am - 12noon. For Meals on Wheels phone Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc 10th Ave Palm Beach W W sharencare.com.au Range of activities offered to the over 50 s 7 days a week. Activities offered include cards, dancing, bingo, etc. Ring for further information on day and night activities. Midday meals available Tue and Wed. For Palm Beach Meals on Wheels phone Paradise Point Senior Citizens Assoc Inc Community Hall Paradise Point W W nationalseniors.com.au For citizens 50yrs and over. Bowls/Mah Jong/cards. Monthly coach trips, cultural outings and painting classes. Ring for details of other activities, days and times. Runaway Bay & District Senior Citizens Assoc Club Inc Lae Dr Runaway Bay Offering cards, crafts, indoor bowls, Tai Chi, darts, and bus trips. Ring for days and times of activities. Southern GC 60 & Better Program Inc 33 Guineas Creek Road [email protected] W W 60bettergoldcoast.com.au Program promotes active healthy ageing, friendship and cultural activities in a diverse range of activities: Tai Chi, art and craft, exercise classes, walking groups, line dancing, card games, mahjong, table tennis and digital photography. Social outings. Services for specific medical conditions or disability Arthritis & Osteoporosis Queensland PO Box 2121 Lutwyche [email protected] W W arthritis.org.au Through a Helpline ( ), web and print information and seminars, the organisation supports people living with the more than 150 forms of arthritis and with osteoporosis. Asthma Foundation Qld PO Box 394 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W asthmafoundation.org.au Asthma education and support for parents of children with asthma or adult sufferers. Literature and tapes available. Workshops for adults and parents. Diabetes Resource Centre - Gold Coast University Hospital 1 Hospital Blvd Southport W W health.qld.gov.au/goldcoasthealth Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am - 4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency ring or attend Emergency at the Gold Coast University Hospital. Helpline phone A/h David Irvine Epilepsy Action Australia GPO Box 9878 in your capital city [email protected] W W epilepsy.org.au The largest provider of specialist epilepsy services in the community for people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, their carers, families and the broader community. Huntingtons Queensland 385 Ipswich Road Annerley [email protected] W W qahda.com Support, counselling and education for people affected by Huntington s disease and their carers. Ozcare Dementia Advisory Support Service High Field Dr Robina [email protected] W W dementiasupport.com.au HACC-funded program that provides face-to-face support for people living with dementia and their carers through the provision of information, counselling and support at the local level. Social and recreational Accessible fishing platforms Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/ fishing-locations-by-suburb-3080.html Fishing platforms facilitate easy access and links to some of the best fishing spots in the region. Beach Access Points & Platforms for Wheelchairs Gold Coast W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html The locations of beach access points for wheelchairs are listed in groupings of suburbs. For details go to website. Beach wheelchair loans Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Owen Park, Queen St, Southport for booking [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html Available Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. A larger vehicle is required to transport the chair which must be picked up and returned to Owen Park within office hours. $20 deposit. 175

178 Beach wheelchair loans (Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - GC Centre ) 183 Varsity Pde Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W cplqld.org.au Cost free. Available 7 days a week. Beach wheelchair loans (Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club) 1505 Gold Coast Highway North Palm Beach [email protected] W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/ beach-access-points-platforms-forwheelchairs-2981.html Beach wheelchairs are available for loan. No cost. Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Inc 2 Gerrard St Coolangatta [email protected] WWcoolangattaseniors.com.au Provides opportunities for seniors to participate in activities including eight ball, bingo, bus trips, cards, dancing lessons, hairdressing, beauty treatment, indoor bowls,library, light exercise, Mah-Jong, qigong, Tai Chi, variety concerts and monthly bus trips. City of Gold Coast - Active and Healthy Program Gold Coast City-wide [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au City-wide program offering weekly free or low cost active and healthy activities for the whole community including seniors and people with disabilities. City of Gold Coast- Broadwater Parklands Marine Pde Southport [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au The Broadwater Parklands is now a stateof- the- art recreational asset for Gold Coast City residents and regional, national and international visitors. City of Gold Coast- Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Ashmore Road, Benowa, opposite Benowa State High School [email protected] W W gcparks.com.au The Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens are a must see for tourists and locals alike. The Gardens are set on 31 hectares, just 10 minutes drive from central Surfers Paradise. City of Gold Coast- Library Service Gold Coast City-wide [email protected]. W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library With 13 library branches and a mobile library service, Libraries provides access to nearly one million items in regular and large print, audio and electronic formats, as well as free community access to computers, wifi, and community meeting rooms. GC Master Rowers PO Box 3742 Burleigh Town [email protected] W W rowingqld.asn.au/club/gold-coastmasterrowers Recreational and competitive rowing for all ages. Learners to retired rowers always welcome. Labrador Senior Citizens Centre Inc (Indoor Bowls) 370 Marine Pde Labrador [email protected] Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls, craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble Tai Chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta and rummy. PresCare - Friendship Club 1 Shepparton Rd Helensvale E E prescare.org.au Northlinks Presbyterian Church at Helensvale, offers a Friendship Club for seniors (clients), where the participants identify what activities they would like to do. Current activities include lunch, enjoying music and learning something new from an interest Rhythm in motion dance group Helensvale Community Centre 31 Discovery Dr Helensvale [email protected] Held at Helensvale Community Centre every Wednesday from to 11.30am. Ladies sequence dancing for fun, fitness and friendship. Senior Shopper PO Box 524, Spring Hill [email protected] W W seniorshopper.com.au An independent telephone shopping service to help Seniors card members obtain discounts on a range of goods and services for the cost of a local call anywhere in Queensland. U3A North GC Inc PO Box 64 Paradise Point Billington St, Labrador [email protected] W W u3anorthgc.com Academic and lifestyle courses for the over 50 s. Provide social interaction and mental stimulus. Learning for the joy of learning. Guest speakers. Members encouraged to participate by teaching, learning or assisting. Support and services Assoc of Independent Retirees Ltd (GC Branch) PO Box 308 Southport Business Centre Southport [email protected] A non-party political, non-profit organisation made up of fully and partly self-funded retirees. Staffed by volunteers. Care & Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and visit the lonely or incapacitated. Do other tasks e.g. shopping. Contact the Office: Tue, Thu and Sat 9.30am am. New volunteers needed. Care & Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish Nerang Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers. 176

179 Care & Concern - Southport Catholic Parish PO Box 216 Ashmore City [email protected] W W scp.org.au Transport to doctor, dentist, physio, specialist appointments and some shopping for elderly, sick and incapacitated also visitation. Areas covered Southport, Ashmore and Labrador. Office: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - South Coast 23 Main St Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W commcarelink.health.gov.au Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Information on nursing and carer respite care, household help, allied health, meal services, etc. Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line PO Box 2376 Chermside Central [email protected] W W eapu.com.au Promoting the right of older people to live free from abuse. Offers a free confidential State-wide helpline for support, information and referrals, for those experiencing or witnessing abuse to older persons by people they know. Multicultural Communities Council GC Inc Older Persons Action Program 1 Dominions Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W mccgc.com.au Supports seniors, identifies and addresses their needs, encourages independence, promotes participation, provides social contact. Qld Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc (QADA) 121 Copperfield St Geebung [email protected] W W qada.org.au Helps to resolve issues for older people and younger ones with a disability and recipients of aged care packages (HACC, EACH) or residential care, etc. Supports them to be heard. State-wide advocacy service to enable people to exercise their rights. Qld Community Care Network Inc PO Box 1861 Springwood [email protected] W W qccn.org.au Program run by Community Care Network. Community Visitors Scheme visiting aged care homes. 100 plus club available to centenarians. New volunteers always welcome. Safe & Confident Living (OPAP) Suite 4 South Bldg 34 Glenferrie Dr Robina [email protected] W W care.cofcqld.com.au Aims to support older people living at home who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation by reconnecting them with the community and improving their social participation. Also facilitates Cooking for 1 or 2 program for age 55 and over. Support groups Blue Care Grief Recovery Program 88 Muir St Labrador [email protected] W W bluecare.org.au An eight-week course to support those grieving the death of a loved one. Carers Qld Inc - Gold Coast Region Support Group 2/1154 GC Hwy Palm Beach [email protected] W W carersqld.asn.au Providing support for unpaid carers in the community (people who care for family members or neighbours) via support groups and services, counselling (oneon-one, phone) advocacy, information, programs, retreats and social clubs. Currumbin Palm Beach RSL - Veterans Support Centre PO Box 7 Currumbin [email protected] W W currumbinrsl.com.au Providing helpful advice and friendly assistance with Disability Pension and Compensation Advocacy services, and Welfare support to the veterans community and their dependants. GC Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG) Gold Coast [email protected] Facebook.com/goldcoastostomysupport Non-medical support for persons with pre/ post stomas. Heart Support GC Inc Gold Coast [email protected] W W meetup.comheart-support-goldcoast Supporting people with heart disease on the Gold Coast. LARF (Lung and Respiratory Friends) Gold Coast [email protected] Support group for people who have breathing difficulties caused by all types of respiratory conditions and their families. Activities include social lunches, meetings and education. Motor Neurone Disease Support Group Gold Coast [email protected] W W mndnsw.asn.au Support group for carers of people with Motor Neurone Disease. Gold Coast meets every second Wed of the month. NSW meets every 1st Wed of the month Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Gold Coast Price St, Nerang [email protected] W W msq.org.au A non-profit organisation that aims to be the first-choice for MS information, education, treatment, care and support across Queensland. Parkinson s Society Gold Coast Inc PO Box 6096 GCMC Bundall [email protected] Support Group for sufferers, carers and family members of Parkinsons meet monthly at Broadbeach and Helensvale. One-on-one discussions for those in need and those newly diagnosed. 177

180 Salvation Army Bereaved By Suicide Support Group Salvo Care line W W salvos.org.au A support group for the special needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Stroke Support Group 9 Charlton St Southport [email protected] W W goldcoaststrokesupportgroup.org.au Meets on first Wednesday of each month (except January). Telephone reassurance programs Australian Red Cross Queensland Telecross 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Telecross is a free service providing a daily reassurance call to people who are isolated and at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed. Provides reassurance for people who are frail and aged, with a disability, housebound, recovering from an illness. St John Ambulance Silver Cord - telephone reassurance service PO Box 165 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W stjohnqld.com.au Silver Cord Service is a telephone reassurance service for people who are HACC - eligible or particularly at risk of becoming socially isolated and require some support to remain independent in their own home. Telephone support and information Alzheimers Australia (Qld) Inc PO Box 1669 Mudgeeraba [email protected] W W fightdementia.org.au/queensland If you have memory concerns, or are caring for someone with a memory problem. Free information, support and counselling is available from the Alzheimer s Australia (Qld) National Dementia Helpline Also provides community education and courses. Alzheimer s Qld Dementia Help Line - Freecall 24 Hour 47 Tryon St Upper Mt Gravatt QLD [email protected] W W alzheimersonline.org Provides support for people with dementia, their family and carers, and gives information about other services. Refers people to the appropriate services. Carers Qld Inc Info and Referral & Intake Line Brisbane W W carersqld.asn.au Information, referral and support service for family carers in the home. Peak body for carers offers emotional support, carers support and counselling. Telephone above number to obtain assistance for carers. Contact Fri 9am - 5pm. Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - South Coast 23 Main St Varsity Lakes [email protected] W W commcarelink.health.gov.au Information on a wide range of community care programs for the aged and those with a disability (any age) to help them stay in their own home. Information on nursing and carer respite care, household help, allied health, meal services, etc. Grandparents Information Qld PO Box 2376 Chermside [email protected] W W grandparentsqld.com.au A free state-wide information and referral service for Queensland grandparents raising grandchildren. Trained telephone counsellors provide information on Financial/Legal assistance, parenting support, child care, support groups, etc. Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. Seniors Enquiry Line PO Box 2376 Chermside [email protected] W W seniorsenquiryline.com.au State-wide information and referral service. One call gives access to information on topics of interest to seniors on concessions, social activities, household assistance, health, education, transport, retirement accommodation, leisure, finance, etc. Telechat 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au Telechat is a free Red Cross social telephone call to people living in the community to provide support, friendship and community connection. Telecross 6 Welch St Southport [email protected] W W redcross.org.au A free Red Cross service that provides a daily reassurance call to ensure the physical well-being of clients, who could be frail, elderly or disabled or socially or geographically isolated. Calls made by volunteers from Telecross. Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld) Advice Line PO Box 293 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W wrcqld.org.au A community legal centre that provides independent information and free legal advice to individuals about Social Security and Disability Discrimination Law. We may also provide legal representation. All initial contact is via the telephone. Transport Care & Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish 3 Sunlight Dr Burleigh Heads [email protected] Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and visit the lonely or incapacitated. Care & Concern - Coolangatta-Tugun Coolangatta [email protected] W W goldcoastcatholic.com.au/coolangattatugun Volunteers transport frail elderly, sick and incapacitated from their homes or nursing homes to medical appointments or hospital. 178

181 Care & Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish Nerang Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers. Care & Concern - Southport Catholic Parish PO Box 216 Ashmore City [email protected] W W scp.org.au Transport to doctor, dentist, physio, specialist appointments and some shopping for elderly, sick and incapacitated also visitation. Care & Concern - Surfers Paradise 50 Fairway Dr Clear Island Waters [email protected] Volunteer transport service for the elderly to go to medical and health related appointments only. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible bus stops in Regional Queensland City-wide W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Accessibleregional-bus-stops.aspx All public transport services, including associated vehicles and infrastructure, are subject to commonwealth disability standards. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible Public Transport PO Box 673 Fortitude Valley [email protected] W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Accessiblepublic-transport-standards.aspx Information for transport operators and customers about transport standards for people with mobility aids and accessibility on public transport. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Disability parking scheme permit PO Box 525 Fortitude Valley W W tmr.qld.gov.au/travel-and-transport/ Disability-access-and-mobility/Disability- Parking-Permit-Scheme.aspx We administer the disability parking permit scheme and issue permits to people with mobility impairment. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass Reply Paid 1139 Eagle Farm [email protected]. WWtranslink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/ concessions/tpi-eda-veteran-travel-pass The Totally and Permanently Incapacitated/ Extreme Disablement Adjustment Veteran Travel Pass (TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass) entitles eligible TPI/EDA ex-service men and women to unlimited free travel on many public transport services. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Taxi subsidy scheme W W tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/taxiand-limousine/taxi-subsidy-scheme.aspx The taxi subsidy scheme is an initiative that subsidises taxi travel for persons with severe disabilities. Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Vision Impairment Travel Pass PO Box 1139 Eagle Farm Qld [email protected] WWtranslink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/ concessions/vision-impairment-travelpass A Vision Impairment Travel Pass entitles the holder to free travel on all TransLink bus, train and ferry services (except Airtrain services) and qconnect urban bus services. GC Cabs - Council Cabs Service 11 Millennium Circuit Helensvale [email protected] W W gccabs.com.au City of Gold Coast Cabs assists older people and those with a disability with travel by Taxi to their local shopping centre on Tue/Wed and Thu for a cost of $2 each way. Door to door service. GC Community Transport Inc PO Box 7209 GCMC Bundall [email protected] W W gcrs.com.au Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities. Must make an application for bookings. Have drivers. Not available for nursing homes. Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc Unit 12/115 Currumburra Rd Ashmore [email protected] W W transcord.com.au Community transport (medical appointments etc. - excludes shopping) for HAAC eligible clients and younger people with disabilities and their carers and also the frail aged. Contact for assessment Mon - Fri. Translink GPO Box 50 Brisbane W W translink.com.au We facilitate passenger transport services for Queenslanders and aim to provide a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone. Volunteering GC Transport Services 2074 Gold Coast Highway Miami W W volunteeringgc.org.au Volunteering Gold Coast provides community transport options to the public funded by three levels of government. Travel and tourism City of Gold Coast - Gold Coast Access Gold Coast TIS W W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/accessweb/t_gccc_ access.aspx Website provides seniors and people with disabilities or a range of impairments, information about the levels of accessibility of venues, attractions and activities in Gold Coast City. Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre (Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing) 1525 GC Hwy North Palm Beach [email protected] W W nprsr.qld.gov.au The centre offers accommodation in two single and double-storey buildings which feature amenities designed for people with disabilities 179

182 # Index 4CRB 89.3FM CRB 89.3FM Community Billboard ,000 Steps Library Pedometer Loans (GC Physical Activity Alliance) HEALTH Kerr Ave Community Centre Respite & Care Services A AAFC 213 Squadron Able Australia VIP Transport... 77, 132, 137, 149, 158, 163 Aboriginal Health Services Tweed Heads... 8 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) Ltd... 9, 81 Abri Home for the Aged Abri Residential Care Academy Of Yang Tsin Su ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) , 167 Information Line Accessible fishing platforms , 175 Accommodation Association of Australia (AAOA) Accoras You.nique ACT for Kids Gold Coast Action Afloat with Sea Rovers Active & Healthy GC Adoption Services Qld (Dept of Communities Child Safety Service Centre) Adult Guardian , 170 Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) AFL Gold Coast Juniors African Communities Assoc Inc GC Afro Groove... 44, 90 After Hours Medical Service Southport.. 71 Aglow International Gold Coast AICA Education... 43, 50 AIDACARE , 171 Airlink Express Akuna Dragon Boat Club Inc Al-Anon Family Groups & ALATN ALATN Albert Battery Albert - Mark Boothman (LNP) Albert Waterways Childrens Centre Albert Waterways Community Centre Alcohol and Drug Information Service Alcohol and Other Drug Services Alcoholics Anonymous GC Central Service Office Allamanda Private Hospital Alleygators Baseball Club All Stars Hockey Club All Stars Sports Club All Women Self Defence Alzheimer s Australia GC Inc , 172, 173 Alzheimer s Australia (Qld) Inc... 59, 178 Alzheimer s Disease Online Support Group Alzheimer s Qld Dementia Help Line - Freecall 24 Hour Ambulance/Fire Brigade/Police AMEND (Assisting Mothers End the Need for Drugs) AMEND Child Counselling Program Amnesty International Gold Coast Group.33 AMPARO Advocacy Inc Interpreter service. 143 Amputees Advisory Assoc Inc Amputees and Families Support Group Inc Anglican Catholic Church Mermaid Beach (St James Church) Surfers Paradise (St Margarets) West Tweed Heads Anglican Church Burleigh Heads (St Johns) Burleigh Heads Hall Isle of Capri (Church of the Holy Spirit) Mudgeeraba (The Church of the Good Shepherd) Nerang (St Margarets) Robina - Mermaid Beach (Trinity Anglican Mission) Southport (St Peters) Surfers Paradise (St Johns) Tweed Heads (St Cuthberts) Anglican Parish of Coolangatta - Palm Beach Anglican Parish of Surfers Paradise Anglicare Community Care - Southern Queensland Anglicare Southern Queensland (ASQ) , 164, 169 Anglicare SQ Robina Southport TRACC Foster Care Gold Coast TRACC Foster Care Support Agency West Burleigh Anne Kingsford Academy of Dance Anti-Discrimination Commission Qld... 64, 152, 170 Anxiety and Depression Support Group Apex 40 Club of Gold Coast Api Gold Coast Branch Roc s Apprenticeship Info Aqua Aerobics Classes - GC Aquatic Centre Arachnoiditis Sufferers Qld Support ARAFMI Queensland Inc ARAMA (Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Assoc Inc).15 Arcare Sanctuary Arctic Convoys Veterans Assoc Argentine Tango Classes... 44, 90 Ark d House FoodMarket Art and Craft Arthritis & Osteoporosis Queensland , 175 Arundel Neighbourhood Police Beat Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc , 154 Ashmore BMX Ashmore Community Children s Centre Ashmore Community Gardens Ashmore Community Mental Health Service , 145, 153, 171 Ashmore PCYC , 138 Ashmore PCYC Bicycle Safety Centre Ashmore Retreat Ashmore Retreat Garden Suites Ashmore Retreat Home Care Services.168 Ashmore Rotary Car Boot Sales ASIC (Australian Securities & Investment Commission) Asperger Services Australia Ltd Assoc of Independent Retirees Ltd (GC Branch) Asthma Foundation Qld... 74, 157, 175 At Home Care Grants - Youngcare , 151, 165 ATODS North Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services)... 69, 135, 136 AusIndustry Gold Coast Austin Healey Club of Qld GC Register.. 88 Austinville Landcare Australia Fair - Southport Police Beat Shopfront Australian Academy GC Australian Academy of Sport... 48, 130 Australian Academy of Tai Chi Australian Air League - Gold Coast Squadron Australian American Assoc GC Division (AAAGCD) Australian Assoc of Retired Airline Pilots Australian Baltic Friendship Society Australian Breastfeeding Association Gold Coast Australian Culinary Federation (Qld Chapter)

183 Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (GC) Inc (ADFAS) Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) Australian Egyptian Assoc Australian Electoral Commission Australian Federal Police Australian Federation of TPI Ex-Servicemen and Women Australian Feldenkrais Australian Hearing Beenleigh , 167 Biggera Waters , 167 Burleigh West , 167 Helensvale , 167 Mermaid Waters , 171 Nerang , 167 Ormeau , 167 Palm Beach... 72, 149, 150 Paradise Point , 168 Robina , 168 Southport... 72, 150, 168 Tweed Heads... 72, 150, 168 Australian Hearing National Line , 167 Australian Human Rights Commission... 64, 152, 166, 170 Australian Institute of International Understanding Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Inc Australian Labor Party Broadwater Burleigh Currumbin-Elanora (RHC) Branch Nerang Branch Southport Branch Australian Lung Foundation (The) Australian National Tae Kwon-Do Gold Coast Australian Navy Cadets - TS Tyalgum Australian Passport Information Australian Plants Gold Coast Australian Red Cross Mobility Equipment Hire Service Nerang Palm Beach Southport Queensland Telecross , 178 Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Australian Sewing Guild Australian Shuffleboard Assoc (Qld) Inc Australian Slovak Assoc of Qld Inc Australian Society for Keyboard Music Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Assoc Southport... 53, 133 Autism Gold Coast Inc... 74, 144, 159 Autism Services Pathfinder Autism Spectrum Disorder Automobile Restorers Assoc GC Inc Autumn Leaves Entertainment Group Aveo Amity Gardens Ashmore Aveo Robina Aveo Southport Gardens Aveo The Domain Country Club Ashmore Aveo Tranquility Gardens Helensvale AWLQ (Animal Welfare League Qld) AWLQ Rehoming Centre AWLQ Volunteering Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy B Baha i Faith , 108 Banksia Park Hall Banora Point Child & Family Clinic Banora Point & District Baptist Church Hinterland Nerang Reedy Creek Southport Tugun/Tweed Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Assoc of Australia... 40, 77 Bauer Street Community Children s Centre Beach Access Points & Platforms for Wheelchairs , 175 BeachCare Beachfront Markets - Surfers Paradise Alliance Beach Volleyball Gold Coast Beach wheelchair loans , 175 Beach wheelchair loans Cerebral Palsy League of Qld - GC Centre Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club , 176 Bears of Hope Beaucare Child Care Services Beaudesert - Jon Krause (LNP) Beaudesert Junior Rugby Union Club Inc Beaudesert Warriors RUFC Beenleigh Bird Breeders Assoc Behaviour Advisory Team Benowa Bowls Club Inc Bert Swift Community Centre Beta Sigma Phi (Life Learning & Friendship) 34 Bethany Care Ltd (Including Hope Cottage - Short Term Respite) , 156 Better Hearing Australia Gold Coast Inc... 72, 150, 150, 168 Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative Beyondblue Info Line , 169 Biggera Waters Neighbourhood Police Beat Bilambil Soccer Club Bilambil Sports Complex Bilambil Sports Complex - Terranora Lakes Cricket Club Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club Inc Billabong Swim School Bipolar Affective Disorder Support Group Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates Births Deaths & Marriages (Qld Registrar of Births Deaths & Marriages) Blair Athol Accommodation & Support Program Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) Blind Citizens Australia Inc Bloke s Lounge Inc Blue Care Allied Health Services , 149, 164, 167 Blue Care Amaroo Residential Care Centre Blue Care (Blue Nursing) Southport/Surfers Paradise Centre... 73, 169 Blue Care Community - Nursing Elanora , 171 Labrador , 171 Blue Care Elanora Gardens Elanora Blue Care Grief Recovery Program... 58, 159, 177 Blue Care In-Home Respite (Labrador) Blue Care Kingscliff Aged Care Facility Blue Care Residential Care Centre Kingshaven Kirrahaven Pineshaven Talleyhaven Blue Care Coomera , 173 Elanora , 165 Labrador Gardens Lakeside Village Mermaid Waters Lower South Coast/Tweed Centre... 73, 169, 173 Pioneer Place Southport Respite Accommodation Woodlands Lodge Blue Pacific Garden Club BMD Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club BMW Club GC Inc BMW Motorcycle Owners Club (GC) Inc BMX Queensland Body Corporate & Community Management Information Service... 9 Bollywood Australia Bond Loan Scheme- Dept of Housing And Public Works

184 Bond Pirates Rugby Club Bond University Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group Bonogin Valley Community Assoc (Inc) Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group Border Park Raceway Border Striders Bosnia - Herzegovina Assoc Inc GC Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed Brahma Kumaris Australia Bravehearts Inc... 20, 21, 42 Breast Cancer - Cancer Support Sisters BreastScreen Queensland - Gold Coast Service Brigalow Country Music Club Broadbeach Art & Craft Market Broadbeach Bowls & Community Club Inc Broadbeach CATS (AFL) Broadbeach CATS (Cricket) Broadbeach Cats Junior Australian Football Club Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc , 116 Broadbeach Flatmate Centre... 9 Broadbeach Library Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc , 152, 170 Broadbeach/Mermaid Senior Citizens Club Broadbeach Police Beat Shopfront Broadbeach Police Station Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club Broadbeach United Soccer Club Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc.115 Broadwater Neighbourhood Police Beat Broadwater Surfers Paradise Masonic Lodge No.434 (Qld) Broadwater - Verity Barton (LNP) Bronze Medallion Life Saving Courses BUPA Merrimac Burleigh Art & Craft Market Burleigh Art Group/Artcompany Burleigh Bears Juniors Rugby League Burleigh Bears Leagues Club Burleigh Bombers Australian Football Club Burleigh Bombers Junior Australian Football Club Burleigh Bulldogs Football Club Burleigh Car Boot Sales Burleigh Cricket Club Burleigh Fire Dragons Club Inc Burleigh Heads Amateur Fishing Club... 26, 116 Burleigh Heads Bowls Club Burleigh Heads Branch - Currumbin Calorie Counters Burleigh Heads CIB Burleigh Heads Library Burleigh Heads/Miami Senior Citizens. 174 Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club Inc Burleigh Heads Royal Arch Chapter No.148 (Qld) Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch Burleigh Heads Surfboard Riders Club Inc Burleigh Indoor Bowls Burleigh Masonic Lodge No Burleigh - Michael Hart (LNP) Burleigh Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No Burleigh Sports Club Burleigh Square Dance Club Inc Burleigh Waters Community Centre Burleigh Waters Library Burleigh Waters Physical Culture School of Dance Business Name Registration (Office of Fair Trading) Busy at Work BUSY at Work Apprenticeship Services.53 BUSY Employment Solutions C C3 Church Coomera C3 Church Currumbin Caffeine & Chapters Social Book Club CALD Communities Action Group GC CAMRA Inc (Caravan & Manufactured Residents Assoc of Qld Inc)... 9 Cancer Council Qld Breast Cancer Support Service Cancer Council Queensland Cancer Council Queensland Helpline... 74, 157, 169 Canteen Capri Hockey Club CAQ GC/Tweed Region Cardiac Rehabilitation GC Card Players Care & Concern Southport Catholic Parish Surfers Paradise Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads Parish , 176, 178 Coolangatta-Tugun Coolangatta-Tugun , 178 Care & Concern Nerang Catholic Parish , 162, 176, 179 Southport Catholic Parish , 177, 179 Surfers Paradise , 179 Career Employment Australia... 53, 137 CareFlight Care for Life: Suicide Prevention Association Inc... 58, 140 Carers Qld Inc - Gold Coast Region Support Group , 177 Carers Qld Inc Info and Referral & Intake Line , 178, 160 Carpenters Workshop (Elanora Uniting Church) Carrara Community Centre Carrara Health Centre Carrara Indoor Stadium Carrara Junior Australian Football Club.109 Carrara Market Carrara Sports Complex CASSI (Community & Specialist Support Inc) Casuarina Beach Rugby Club Casuarina-Tweed Junior Union Rugby Club Inc Catholic Church Burleigh Heads Parish Coolangatta/Tugun Parish Coomera Parish (St. Mary s) Runaway Bay Parish (Holy Family) Southport Parish St Brigids Nerang and St John s Beechmont Surfers Paradise Tweed Heads (St Josephs) Catholic Filipino Australian Chaplaincy Gold Coast Catholic Womens League Burleigh Runaway Bay Southport Surfers Paradise Cedar Creek Community Hall Cedar Cutters Day Club (The) Centacare Centacare Ashmore... 42, 59 Centacare Employment Group Palm Beach Centacare Employment Group Southport Centacare GC... 21, 42, 59, 136 Centrelink... 29, 54, 64, 148, 166, 171 Australian Apprenticeships Mobility Allowance , 148, 158 ONLINE Robina Retirement Service Centre Teletypewriter Service Teletypewriter (TTY) Service Young Homeless Allowance

185 Cerebral Palsy League - Southport GC Centre , 160 Holiday Units Bookings , 154 Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc Beenleigh Yatala Central GC Coomera Creek to Creek GC City Dubai GC and Hinterland Region Gold Coast North Mudgeeraba Southport Springbrook Tamborine Mountain Tweed Champagne Change of Name (Qld Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages) Channel Nine Gold Coast News Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assoc CHARM , 149, 165, 167 Chess & Social Scrabble - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS).20 Child and Youth Mental Health Service Central Gold Coast... 22, 138 Robina Southport Southern Gold Coast... 22,138 Child Care Access Hotline Children by Choice Assoc Inc Children with Cancer - Paradise Kids Child Safety After Hours Service Centre.20 Child Safety Service Centre (Dept of Communities) Labrador... 20, 21 Mermaid Beach... 20, 21, 64 Nerang Child Support Agency (Palm Beach Regional Centre)... 20, 64 Christadelphian - GC ECCLESIA Christian Community Church (CCCLiVE.TV) Christians Against Poverty Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Fibromyalgia Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast , 165 Churches of Christ Care Homesteads Churches of Christ Burleigh Heads Southport Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints CICADA (Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association) GC Branch Citizens Electoral Council of Australia (CEC) City Light Church City of Gold Coast... 67, 129 Active and Healthy Program ,176 After hours emergencies All Abilities Playground, Kurrawa Broadwater Parklands , 176 Gold Coast Access , 179 Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens , 176 Library Service , 176 Pound (Animal Welfare League of Qld) Rate Concession Special Needs Library Service City of Gold Coast Branches Broadbeach Bundall Burleigh Heads Coolangatta Nerang Palm Beach Southport Civic Centre Auditorium & Meeting Room C&K Community Kindergarten Coolangatta Coomera Coomera Springs Elanora Highland Reserve Mudgeeraba Norfolk Village Oxenford Palm Beach Park Lake Tamborine Mountain C&K Family Day Care Scheme Railway Community Preschooling Centre CleftPALS Queensland Inc Clinic Tweed Valley Sexual Health Services Club Banora Golf Club Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education... 22, 33, 58, 63, 69, , 138 CoAsIt Italian/Australian Welfare Association Inc Coast Acoustics (GC Acoustic Music Club) Coastal Machine Knitters Coast Kids GC Coast to Coast Rock n Roll Codependents Anonymous (CoDA)... 59, 77 Coeliac Queensland Colleges Rugby Union Club Inc Committee for After-School Activities Inc Committee for After-School Activities Inc Commonwealth Ombudsman... 29, 64 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre , 169 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - South Coast , 161, 177, 178, 173 Communities for Sustainable Futures & McPherson Ranges Group Inc Community and Specialist Support Inc.143 Community Arts for Everyone Inc. Qld (CAFEiQ) Community Care - Uniting Church Mudgeeraba Community Child Health Gold Coast Southport Community Health Central Intake Unit , 165 Bundall Helensvale Tweed Heads Community Room Pacific Fair Community Training Australia Companion Card - Queensland Compassion Services Compassion Services Group Compassion Services Group - Compassion 4 Kids Complex Needs Assessment Panel Youth (CNAPY) Connect the Coast Continence Aids Payment Scheme... 73, 153, 171 Continence Foundation of Australia Continence Foundation of Australia - National Continence Helpline , 169 Con-x-ion (Formerly Coachtrans) Coolangatta Art & Craft Market Coolangatta Bowls Club Coolangatta Chapter No.63 Order of the Eastern Star Coolangatta Croquet Club Inc Coolangatta Library Coolangatta/Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club Coolangatta Police Station Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Inc , 176 Coolangatta Special School Farm Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club Coolangatta Tweed Daylight Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No Coolangatta Tweed Daylight Sovereign Council No.42 (30º) Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Australian Rules Football Club Coolangatta Tweed Ten Pin Coolangatta YHA Cooly Rocks on Festival

186 Coomera and District Soccer & Recreation Club Inc Coomera Anglican College Foundation.. 30 Coomera Comets Touch Coomera Crushers Junior Rugby Union Football Club Coomera Crushers RUC Coomera Cubs Baseball Club Coomera Dragons Inc Coomera Families Central - FSG Coomera Hockey Club Coomera Hope Island Cricket Club Coomera Magpies Junior Australian Rules Football Club Coomera - Michael Crandon MP (LNP).. 67 Coomera Netball Club Coomera Police Station Coomera Soccer Club Coomera Watersports Club Ltd , 120 COTAQ (Council on the Ageing Qld Inc).174 Council Cab Service (VGC Transport Service) Council on the Ageing - infolink - COTA.169 Court Support Group Southport... 80, 133 CPA Australia - GC Branch Crazy Whist Club - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Creative Connections Creative Writers Gold Coast Cricket Gold Coast Ltd Crime & Misconduct Commission Crime Stoppers Croatian Pensioners of Gold Coast Croatian Sports Centre Gold Coast Inc Crossing Divides Inc , 155 CrossLife Church - Helensvale Crossroads Gold Coast CRS Australia... 54, 65, 146, 147, 160 Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club Currumbin Calorie Counters Currumbin Community Special School... 50, 158 Currumbin Creek Canoe Club Currumbin Creek Care Group Currumbin District Horse Club Currumbin Dragons Paddling Club Inc.116 Currumbin Gymnastics and Dance Club Currumbin Happy Group Currumbin - Jann Stuckey MP (LNP) Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Veterans Support Centre... 40, 159, 177 Currumbin/Palm Beach RSL Women s Auxiliary Currumbin Star Club Currumbin Tennis Club Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Customs Information Centre (Australian Customs & Border Protection Services) CWA Coolangatta Branch Coomera Branch Mermaid Beach Branch Nerang Branch Southport Branch Springbrook/Mudgeeraba Branch CYC Camp Burleigh (Christian Youth Camp)... 26, 140 Cystic Fibrosis Federation Australia (Queensland) D Dante Alighieri Society - GC David Fleay Wildlife Park Deaf Children Australia Helpline Deaf Club Gold Coast Inc Deaf Services Queensland Delta Gymnastics Club De Paul Villa Aged Care Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services... 65, 143 Dept of Communities Robina Dept of Environment and Resource Management... 56, 65 Dept of Family and Community Services NSW... 21, 134 Dept of Health - Ageing Dept of Health and Ageing, Bladder and Bowel Dept of Housing & Public Works... 9, 65, 135, 142, 148, 164, 172 Dept of Human Services Dept of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)... 65, 85 Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing Dept of Social Services Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible bus stops in regional Queensland , 179 Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Accessible Public Transport , 179 Dept of Transport and Main Roads - Disability parking scheme permit , 179 Taxi subsidy scheme , 179 TPI/EDA Veteran Travel Pass , 179 Vision Impairment Travel Pass , 179 Dept of Veterans Affairs... 40, 65, , 166, 172 DesignWorks College of Design (The) Diabetes Australia - Queensland Diabetes Resource Centre - GC University Hospital... 70, 157, 175 Disability and Community Care Services Qld Disability Discrimination Advocacy Service Disability Information Service , 161 Disability Lifestyles Disability Services Qld (Yalburu Respite Service) Disability Services Southeast Region Disability Works Australia Ltd Discovery Park Tennis Club Inc Dispute Resolution Centre... 58, 82 Diversicare Dodgers Touch Football Car Boot Sales Domain Ashmore Domain Principal Tweed Heads Domestic Violence DVCONNECT (Mens line)... 42, 51 Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Inc GC... 51, 59, 143, 43 Domestic Violence Womens Line - DVCONNECT... 11, 43, 51 Do Not Mail Register (ADMA - Australian Direct Marketing Assoc) Double The Fun Dowdance Community Dance Down Syndrome Association Of Queensland Inc - DSAQ Dragons Abreast Gold Coast Dream Centre Christian Church Dream Run Theatre Company Drug Arm Australasia Dynamic Taekwondo Dyslexia Australia E Eagles Gold Coast RUFC Earle Haven Retirement Village Hibiscus House Nursing Home Orchid House Early Childhood Centre Southport & Time for Kids Early Childhood Development & Special Education Programs Early Years Centre, North Gold Coast... 23, 60 ECKANKAR - Experience the Light and Sound of God Eczema Assoc of Australasia Inc Education Qld GC District Office Elanora Community Centre Elanora Garden Club Elanora Library Elanora Neighbourhood Police Beat

187 Elanora State High School P&C Car Boot Sales Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line , 177 Electrical Emergencies (Energex) Electricity and Gas rebates , 166 Electricity Rebate (ENERGEX) Elevation Care Varsity Lakes Elevation Church Embroiderers Guild Queensland Inc (Southport Branch) Emergency Dental Call Centre (Qld Oral Health) Emergency Management (EMQ SE Regional Office) Emmanuel College Swimming Club Employer Hotline Empowering Families... 59, 60, 69 Encompass Coomera Family Central Interchange - Northern (FSG Australia) Encompass Labrador Family Central Programs - Northern (FSG Australia).148 Encore Group Endeavour Business Service Endeavour Foundation , 143, 147 Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI) Burleigh Heads Energex Energy and Water Ombudsman Qld (EWOQ) Engineers Australia (Local Branch) English as a Second Language Dept (GC Institute of TAFE) English Tutors Language Centre Enterprise & Training Company Limited.. 54 Entertainers (The) Environmental Health (GC Public Health Unit)... 29, 71 Epic Employment... 54, 137 Epilepsy Action Australia , 175 Eric Franks Nursing Home (Golden Age Retirement Village) Eternity Presbyterian Church (NorthLinks - Helensvale) Euchre Club Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club Euchre Club Southport RSL Event First Aid Events Queensland Gold Coast Evergreens Variety Group Expanded Horizons Program (EHP) F Fair Work Infoline Family Law Courts... 58, 65, 81 Family Law Courts (Brisbane Registry) Family Relationship Advice Line - Freecall Centre Online Feathers Women s Social Club Inc Federal Member for Fadden - Stuart Robert MP Federal Member for McPherson - Karen Andrews MP Federal Member for Moncrieff - Steven Ciobo MP Federation Hub House (MIFQ)... 26, 84 Federation Walk Coastal Reserve Feros Care Fibromyalgia Support Group (ME) (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) FIFO Gold Coast Filipino AOG - Jesus is Lord of All Filipino-Australian Community GC Inc Find a JP after Hours Website Find a Service Website (Dept of Justice Qld) First Aid Courses & CPR Update... 49, 71 FitLife Martial Arts Flashimos Fluidity Yoga Foodbank Lunch Forum Communicators Inc Palm Beach/ Currumbin Forum Foster and Kinship Care Support Line (Dept of Communities)... 22, 65 Foundation Care and Parenting Orders Program... 23, 57 FPQ (Family Planning Qld) Fradgley Hall (Burleigh Heads) French Benevolent Society of Qld Inc Friendship Force of the Gold Coast Friends of Burleigh Friends of Currumbin Inc Friends of Federation Walk Inc Friends of Kirra Hill Inc Friends of Macintosh Island Park & Narrowneck Inc Friends of Music of The Southport School Friends of Opera Inc Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast Friends of the Birth Centre - FBC Gold Coast Branch Friends of the GC Regional Botanic Gardens Inc (FGCBG) Friends of the Library Inc (City of Gold Coast Library Service) FSG Australia , 145, 156, 160 Arundel Office FSG Australia Disability Support Service Envision Mental Health Programs... 84, 153, 171 Lakeview Centre Lakeview Centre LINC (Living in Natural Communities) Orana Children s Respite Centre STEP Program (Skilling, Training and Employment Program) Australia Training G Galaxy Coaching - Life Education for Children and Youth Galaxy Yoga Gamblers Anonymous Gold Coast Gamblers Anonymous Hotline Gambling Community Benefit Fund Gambling Help Line Gardiner Chess Centre Gateway Lifestyle Gaven Electorate Office - Dr Alex Douglas (LNP) GC Academy of Sport GC Advocacy Inc GC Albert Junior Tennis Club Inc GC All Sports Social Bowls Club Inc GC Amateur Beekeepers Society GC Amateur Radio Society Inc GC and District Rugby Referees Assoc (GCDRRA) Inc GC and Hinterland Historical Society Inc (Museum)... 28, 78 GC Antique Auto Club Inc (GCAAC) GC Aquatic Centre (Southport Pool) GC Archery Club Inc GC Astrological Society (GCAS) GC Athletic Centre GC Australia Day Foundation GC Aviary Bird Assoc Inc GC Baseball Assoc (G.C.B.A.) GC Blind & Visually Impaired Assoc Inc , 150, 75 GC Bocce Club (Lipa) Inc GC Book Lovers GC Branch of Homebirth Qld (previously Home Midwifery Assoc - HMA) GC Branch Past Presidents Bowls Assoc GC Bridge Club GC Bushwalkers Club Inc GC Business Club GC Cabs - Council Cabs Service , 162, 179 GC Cabs - Qld Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme Service Provider (TSS)

188 GC Calligraphy Society Inc GC Catchment Assoc Inc Nerang GC Cat Club Inc GC CATS Cycling Club Inc GC Celtics Basketball Club Inc GC Central Seventh-day Adventist Church & Life Development Centre GC Centre against Sexual Violence Inc... 52, 59 GC Chapel (AOG) GC Child Protection & Investigation Unit GC Childrens Contact Service... 23, 57 GC Chinese Club Inc GC Chinese Club Inc Dragon Boat Team GC Chito-Ryu Karate GC Church of Christ GC City Art Gallery GC City Brass Band Inc GC City Choir Inc GC City Jazz Club GC City Regional Basketball Assoc (GCCRBA) GC City Wind Orchestra GC Clay Target Club GC Comedy Players Theatre Assoc Inc.47 GC Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc , 81, 152, 170, 57, 58, 62, 62 GC Community Lifestyles Association Inc GC Community Transport Inc , 158, 162, 179 GC Country Music Club GC Craft Queens GC Cycle Complex GC Daylight Lodge No.519 UGLQ GC Disability Advocacy Inc GC Disabled Surfers Association Inc GC District Cricket Club - The Dolphins.114 GC District Golf Assoc (GCDGA) GC District Law Assoc Inc GC District Orchid Society Inc GC District Veteran Golfers Assoc GC & District Woodturning Assoc Inc GC Dive Centre GC Dog Obedience Training Club Inc GC Dragon Boat Club GC Drug Council Inc - Mirikai... 69, 136 GC Dutch Community Assoc Inc GC Education & Training Network Inc GC Eisteddfod GC Embroiderers Inc GC Employment Support Service Inc GC Employment Support Service Inc GC Family History Society GC Family Planning (fpg) GC Fencing Club GC Festival Chorale GC Film Festival GC Flatmates... 9 GC Freecycle Group GC Girls Bocce Assoc GC Goldstars Cycling Club GC Greens (GCG) Branch GC Gymnastics Club Inc GC Health Vounteers GC Hebrew Congregation Synagogue Inc GC Hinterland Heritage Museum Inc GC & Hinterland Spinners & Weavers Group Inc GC Hockey Assoc Inc (GCHA) GC Homestead Nursing Centre GC Horse & Carriage Club Inc GC Hospital Carrara Health Centre GC Hospital Foundation GC Hospital Robina... 73, 151 GC Hospital Robina Campus Health Service District Palliative Care Service.71 GC Housing Company - GCHC , 164 GC Indian Cultural Assoc GC Indoor Sport GC Institute of TAFE... 50, 133, 137 GC Institute of TAFE Adult Literacy & Numeracy Program GC Institute of TAFE Adult Migrant English Program... 50, 85 GC Institute of TAFE Coomera Marine Campus GC Institute of TAFE Student Services GC Institute of TAFE Style Academy GC Japanese Church (Australian Christian Churches) GC Jazz & Blues Club GC Jujitsu Academy GC Junior Cricket Assoc Inc GC Junior Rugby League GC Justices Assoc GC Kindyland Kids GC Knights Soccer Club Inc GC Kyokushin Karate Club GC Lace Makers GC Lapidary Club Inc GC Lawn Bowls and Community Club Inc GC Liberal Catholic Church GC Lithuanian Community GC Little Athletics Centre GC Little Theatre (GCLT) GC Machine Knitters Club (GCMKC) GC Macintosh User Group GC Magic GC Marlins Winter Swimming Club GC Master Rowers GC Masters Athletics GC Masters Cycling Club Inc GC Media Club GC Medical Assoc Inc GC Medical Tourism Assoc GC Mens Hash House Harriers GC MG Car Club Inc GC Mid-Week Walking & Hiking Group.100 GC Mixed Hash House Harriers Inc GC Model Flying Club GC Model Railway Workshop Inc GC Montessori Early Learning Centre Mudgeeraba GC Mountain Bike Club Inc GC Multicultural Arts Group In Collaboration Inc (GC MAGIC) GC Multiple Birth Assoc Inc (GCMBA) GC North Anglican Church - Biggera Waters: Coomera: Oxenford GC Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group GC Organic Growers Inc GC Ostomy Assoc GC Over 35 Soccer Assoc Inc GC Papua New Guinea Club Inc GC Past Presidents Ladies Bowling Social Club GC Permaculture GC Philatelic Society Inc GC Philharmonic Society Inc (Orchestra) GC Photographic Society GC Pistol Club GC Post Polio Network... 75, 159 GC Potters Assoc Inc GC Project for Homeless Youth... 11, 137 GC Public Health Unit GC Quilters Guild Inc GC Recreation & Sport Inc GC Regional Assoc of Tenants Inc... 9 GC Rifle Club Inc GC Rockers Social Dance Club GC Roller Sports Club Inc GC Rose Society Inc GC Runners Club Information Line GC Rural Fire Brigade Groups Central Office GC Sailing Club

189 GC Sailing Club (The Sailing Charity CH1865) GC Scottish Country Dancers... 45, 90 GC Seaway Control Tower GC Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expos Inc GC Seniors on the Net Inc GC Seniors Tennis Club Inc GC Sexual Health Clinic GC Show Society Inc GC Social Pianists GC Social Singers GC Sport Fishing Club GC Sporting Hall of Fame GC Stingrays Gridiron Football Club GC Stocks Sport Club... 86, 115 GC Street Library GC Stroke Support Group GC Succulent & Bromeliad Society Inc.. 94 GC Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG) , 177 GC Table Tennis Assoc (GCTTA) GC Tai Chi Academy GC Teachers Bowls Club GC TechSpace GC Theatre Alliance Inc GC Touch Assoc Inc GC Tourism Corp Ltd GC Turf Club GC Tweed Bonsai Club GC Tweed Chrysler Club GC Tweed Motorsporting Club Inc. (GCTMC Inc) GC Tweed Pipes and Drums Inc GC University Hospital... 73, 80, 151 GC Victory Athletics Club GC Video Camera Club GC Volleyball GC Water Polo Assoc GC Wine & Food Society Inc GC Womens Centre Inc GC Womens Health Clinic GC Writers Assoc Inc GC YMCA Family Day Care GC YMCA In-Home Care GC Youth Orchestra Centre GC Youth Orchestra Inc... 26, 46 GC Youth Service (GCYS) GC Youth Service - Youth Accommodation Program (YAP) Gecko - GC & Hinterland Environment Council Gecko Hall - Gecko GC & Hinterland Environment Council Gecko Regen Generation Church Central Campus Genesis Christian Ministries Hall Hire Kids Club and Youth Group Play Groups Gerda Pinter Pavilion Macintosh Island.. 28 German Club Gold Coast Get Active Gold Coast Website (GC Physical Activity Alliance) Giants Pharmacy Pacific Fair Broadbeach Girl Guides Queensland GC Region Labrador Hall Hire Glendale Care Go Bowling Ashmore GOC Care - Day Respite Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc Golden Age Aged Care Service Southport Southport (Independent Living) Graduate Women Qld Inc Gold Coast Branch Grandparents Assisting Grandkids Support (GAGS) Grandparents Information Qld Greek Orthodox Church of St Anna Greek Orthodox Community of St Anna - Gold Coast Griffith Centre for Coastal Management Griffith Uni - Colleges Knights RUC Griffith University - GC Campus Griffith University GC Student Guild Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club Griffith University Young Conservatorium.46 GROW Qld Guanaba Country Music Club Guide Dogs Qld GC office , 160, 163 Gullivers Coomera Swimming Club Gullivers Indoor Swim Gymnasium and Sports Centre H HACC Services , 168 Hannah s Foundation: Drowning Prevention, Awareness and Support Happy Trails Square Dance Group Harbourtown Babyland Harbourtown Kindyland Harmony in Paradise Ladies Chorus Inc.46 Harmony Support Service (MIFQ)... 85, 143 Havafeed Community Relief Headspace GC Headspace GC Headway Gold Coast Inc , 155, 160 Health Institute Australia... 50, 131 Health Quality and Complaints Commission Hear and Say Centre GC Hearing Aid Loop Systems - City of Gold Coast , 158 Heart Foundation of Australia Heart Support GC Inc , 177 Helensvale Bowls Club Helensvale Calisthenic Dance Academy Helensvale Car Boot Sales Helensvale Church Circle of Light Spiritual Church Helensvale Community Centre Helensvale Golf Club Helensvale Hogs RUC Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc.27 Helensvale Hornets J.R.L.F.C Helensvale Library Helensvale Netball Club Helensvale Pacific Pines Cricket Club Helensvale Senior Citizens Club Inc Helensvale & Southport Bridge Club Helensvale Swimming Club Helensvale Swimming Pool Hepatitis Queensland Highway Christian Church Hilltop Quilters (Over 50) Hill View House Ashmore Hill View House Merrimac Hinterland Celtics RUFC Hinterland Community Band - Mudgeeraba Inc Hinterland District Netball Assoc Inc (HDNA) Hinterland Field Archers Inc Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group Hockey Burleigh Inc Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare Home Assist Secure , 165 GC Central , 168 GC North , 168 GC South , 169 Home Care Package - Level 2 (equivalent to the former Community Aged care Packages)

190 Home Care Package - Level 4 (equivalent to the former Extended Care at Home and Extended Care at Home Dementia) Home Instead Senior Care , 168 Homeless Persons Information Queensland (Freecall) Home Loans (Dept of Communities Qld Gov)... 9 Home Maintenance & Modification Program St Vincent de Paul , 169 Hope Church (Australian Christian Church) Hope College Hope Island Community Assoc Inc (HICA) Incorporation No IA Hopewell Hospice Services Inc... 72, 156, 172 Horizon Foundation Inc , 160 Horizon Housing Co (HHC)... 9 Horse Riding School Hope Island (GC Equestrian Centre) Host (Homelessness Outreach Support Team)... 11, 52 House of Dreams (Spiritualist Church) House With No Steps... 49, 54, 146, 147, 161 Huntingtons Queensland , 175 Hydrotherapy Pool (Palm Beach Olympic Pool) I I LOVE ME - I Love My Exercise Immigrant Womens Support Service Immunisation (City of Gold Coast) Impact Ministries , 108 Impact Pro Wrestling Indonesia Dance Group GC Australia Inform d Christian Newspaper Infoxchange Inner Wheel Club of Broadbeach Inner Wheel Club of Gold Coast North Inc Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) International Indonesian Group - GC Australia International Order of Freemasonry For Men & Women Le Droit Humain International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians - GC Fleet Investors Club (The) Islamic Society of GC Inc (ISGC) Isle of Capri Early Learning Centre Italo-Australian Club GC... 86, 129 J Jacobs Well and Districts Citizens Social Assoc Inc Jacobs Well Community Centre Jacobs Well & Districts Citizens Social Assoc Inc Jacobs Well Neighbourhood Police Beat Jaguar Drivers Club of Qld (GC Register) James Centre Broadbeach State School.27 Japanese Society of GC Inc Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc Jehovahs Witnesses - GC Region Jetstar Gold Coast Titans (NRL) Jigsaw Open Support Group Jigsaw Support Groups Jimbelunga Nursing Centre Joan Park Community Gardens Job Futures SEQ... 54, 147 Jobseeker , 165 Job Seeker (DWR) John Flynn GC Private Hospital Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund Justices of the Peace (JP) K Kalwun Aged Care (HACC)... 8 Day Respite Centre , 172 Development Corp Ltd (Housing)... 8 Development Corp Ltd (Social Welfare)...8 Health Miami... 8 Home and Community Care Ltd , 171 SEQ, RE, FSS and FKC... 8, 21, 47 Kebraoth Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.30 GLMMMQ Ken & Joan Hancock Homes (SPACC)... 9 Kennedy Pacific Swimming Club Kidney Health Australia Kidney Support Network - Gold Coast Branch Kids at Risk (Child Safety Service Centre)... 21, 51 Kids Helpline... 21, 52, 137 Kids in Focus - Family Drug Support Kids in Need Assoc Kings Christian Centre Kings International College KinKare Support Group Kirra Hill Art and Culture Group Kirra Hill Community Centre Kirra Hill Heritage Group Kirra Sports Club Kirra Surf Life Saving Club Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation... 8, 9 Korean Society Gold Coast Korean Veterans Assoc Krishnamurti Australia Inc Krurungal ATSI Corp for Welfare... 9 Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Kustoms of Australia Assoc Inc Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast L Labrador Child and Family Centre Labrador Community and Youth Centre Labrador Community Hub Labrador Hockey Club Labrador Junior Australian Football Club Labrador Memorial Senior Citizens Centre Labrador Park Community Garden Labrador Primary School Car Boot Sales Labrador Senior Citizens Centre Inc (Indoor Bowls)... 94, 174, 176 Labrador Squash Centre Labrador Squash Club Labrador State School Hall Labrador Tigers AFC & Sports Club Inc , 130 Lady Small Haven Aged Care Service Retirement Community Benowa Lamington Natural History Assoc Inc Lanakila Dragon Boat Club LARF (Lung and Respiratory Friends) , 177 Laryngectomy Support Group Lawson Street Southport Seniors Indoor Bowls Leading Age Services Australia Qld Leamington Aged Care Facility Leamington Nursing Home Learning for Life Program - The Smith Family Legacy Gold Coast Legacy Laurel Club Nerang Coolangatta/Tweed Heads Helensvale Palm Beach/Currumbin Paradise Point Robina Southport Legal Aid Qld... 58, 81, 152, 170 Legal Aid Qld - Indigenous Information line , 170 Legal Services Commission

191 Leos Club of Palm Beach Currumbin High School Leukaemia Foundation of Qld - GC Branch Library Service City of Gold Coast - Special Needs Library Lifebridge East Inc Life Centre (TLC), Church (The) Life Circle Home Hospice LifeCircle Hopeline... 43, 61 Life Education Centre Foundation Qld Inc... 23, 136 Lifeline UnitingCare Community - Telephone Counselling... 52, 153 LifeTec Qld (Towards easier Living)...73, 153 Lifetime International Training College Limbkids Support Assoc Inc Lioness Club Palm Beach-Currumbin Southport Lions Club Ashmore Inc Burleigh Heads Inc Carrara Inc... 35` Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Inc Coomera Inc Gold Coast Mermaid Broadbeach Inc...35 Gold Coast Tallebudgera Inc Helensvale Inc Mt Tamborine Inc Mudgeeraba Inc Ormeau Inc Palm Beach-Currumbin Inc Robina Inc Runaway Bay Inc Southport Inc Twin Rivers Inc Lions Haven for the Aged Lions Youth Exchange Program Liquor Licensing Qld (Office of Liquor & Gaming) Little Apple Tree Early Learning Centre Bonogin Little Kickers Gold Coast Little Souls Taking Big Steps for Children with Autism Living Word Lutheran Church - Ashmore Liz Collett s Gold Coast Line Dancers LNP - Currumbin Branch LNP (Liberal National Party) Local Bus Concessions Local Newsletters (The) Local Studies Library Loders Creek Catchment Assoc Inc Lodge Pacific No.298 (NSW and ACT) Logan Youth Legal Service Lone Fathers Assoc of Australia (LFAA) LORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten Loss of Power Supply (Energex) Luncheon and Theatre Group Lymphoma Australia Lynne Richardson Community Centre M Macedonian Orthodox Church Saint Nedela Magistrates Court Coolangatta Southport Tweed Heads Mail Return (ADMA) & Unwanted Phone Calls Register (ADCA) Main Beach Park Run Main Beach Progress Assoc Inc Main Beach Tedder Ave Assoc Mainly Music Program Make-a-Wish Foundation of Australia Ltd Maltese Australian Family & Friends Social Group Maltese Australian GC Assoc Inc Mamre Association Inc Marana Gardens Aged Care Service Southport Marj Shipman Community Centre Martin Street Community Childcare Centre Max Employment McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls Club McKenzie Park Mens Bowls Club Meals on Wheels Nerang & District Inc , 170 Palm Beach , 170 Paradise Point & District Inc.153, 170, 171 Southport , 170 Twin Towns , 170 Medcall - Home Visit Doctor GC After Hours Service Medi Aid Centre Foundation... 9 Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme - MASS.145 Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme Medicare Australia Medicines Line Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang MensLine Australia MensLine Qld Men s Shed Labrador Inc Mens Wellbeing Mental Health Association of Australia.153 Mental Health Association of Australia Mental Health Assoc Qld Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Tweed Valley Clinic Mental Health Service Centre - Tweed Heads Mental Illness Fellowship Queensland , 171 Men Wot Sing Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Mermaid Beach Bowls Club Mermaid Beach Community Centre Mermaid Beach Physical Culture Dance School Mermaid Beach - Ray Stevens (LNP) Merrimac Football Club ME Support Group (Fibromyalgia) (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Metro Church Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club Miami Bushcare Group Miami Community Childrens Centre Miami Masters Swimming Club Inc Miami Primary Special Education Program Miami State School Hall Miami Swimming Club Miami Swimming Pool Miami Tennis Club Mibbinbah... 9 MIFQ Gold Coast Migrant Centre Organisation Inc (The)... 54, 85, 87 Mile High Karate Miniature Train Club GC Inc Missing Link Adoption Support Ministry Missing Link Adoption Support Ministry.18 Mission Australia - Mission Employment MNM (Mermaid Nobby Miami) Boardriders. 125 Mobile Library Service Monaco Centre MoneySmart (ASIC) Montrose Access - GC Office , 143 Mosaic a Baptist Church Mosque (GC Mosque) & Islamic Society of GC Inc Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland Motor Neurone Disease Support Group , 177 Motor Registration Concession Mount Nimmel Community Hall Mount Tamborine Country Craft Market...95 MS Queensland Information Line

192 MS Support Groups Mudgeeraba Action Group Mudgeeraba Amateur Swimming Club Inc Mudgeeraba Baseball Club Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Inc Mudgeeraba-Burleigh Glory on the Summit Mudgeeraba Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy Mudgeeraba Country Market Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre Mudgeeraba & Hinterland Horse Trail Club Inc Mudgeeraba Hockey Club Mudgeeraba Library Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall Mudgeeraba Music Centre... 27, 29 Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts Cricket Club , 114 Mudgeeraba Nursing Centre Mudgeeraba Police Station Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Club Mudgeeraba - Ros Bates MP (LNP) Mudgeeraba RSL Sub-Branch Mudgeeraba Show Society Mudgeeraba Soccer Club Inc Mudgeeraba State Special School...50, 158 Mudgeeraba Swimming Pool Mudgeeraba Tennis Club Inc Mudgeeraba Troop 14th Light Horse Regiment Inc th Light Horse Regiment Museum Muirs Taekwondo Multicap Robina Respite House Multicultural Communities Council GC...85, 154 Aged Care Program , 172 Aged/Disability Day Respite , 174 Community Aged Care Program HAAC Services Older Persons Action Program Multicultural Employment Australia Multicultural Families Organisation Inc Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Gold Coast , 177 Murwillumbah Nursing Home Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Inc Musgrave Hill Community Childrens Centre Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Developmental Unit... 50, 158 Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club Music Teachers Assoc Qld Inc - GC Teachers Group Mylestones Employment N Narcotics Anonymous... 69, 136 National Continence Help Line National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Inc (GC Section) National Dementia Help Line National Enquiry Centre (Family Law Courts) National Relay Service... 32, 145, 161 National Security Hotline National Seniors Australia Nerang Branch Paradise Point Branch Robina Branch Inc National Servicemens Assoc Qld Inc - GC North and District Branch Naval Assoc of Australia South to Gold Coast Sub-Section Twin Towns Sub-Section Needle & Syringe Program (QUIHN) Neighbourhood Watch Broadbeach Broadbeach 24 (Robina) Runaway Bay Coombabah Oxenford Palm Beach (Elanora) Neptune Productions Nerang Aquatic Centre Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre Nerang BMX Club Nerang Bulls RUC Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club Inc Nerang Community Assoc Inc Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc Nerang Community Hall Nerang Community Respite Care Assoc Inc , 151, 172, 174 Nerang Fresh Produce and Craft Market..95 Nerang Hinterland Church for Spiritual Growth Nerang Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc Nerang Library Nerang Mall Shopping Centre Car Boot Sales Nerang Needleworkers (Over 50) Nerang Neighbourhood Centre Inc...25, 27 Support Program Nerang Nursing Centre Nerang Outside School Hours Care Nerang PCYC Nerang Playgroup Nerang Police Station Nerang Riverkeepers Group Nerang RSL & Memorial Club Inc Nerang RSL Sub-Branch Nerang RSL Swimming Club Nerang Senior Citizens Club Inc Nerang Soccer Club Nerang Squash & Fitness Centre...124, 130 Nerang Swim Club Nerang Tennis Club Nerang Writers Group Never Alone Friendship Centre Newlife Care Inc... 43, 135 New Life Care Inc - 12 Step Recovery Program Newlife Care Inc - Gambler & Family Care New Life Community Care Food Barn Newlife Uniting Church Community Centre Robina Playgroups Robina Robina Hall Robina Worship and Community Centre.106 Worship Centre Arundel Nicoll Scrub Bushcare Group Nobby s Beach Surf Club Noel Murphy Variety Show No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) North Albert Field Archers North Burleigh SLSC and Supporters Association North End Boardriders Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children... 24, 43, 60 Northern Gold Coast Employment Initiative Northern Gold Coast Netball Assoc Northern Rivers Family Day Care Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra (NRSO) North Gate Church North Gold Coast Roosters Hockey Club North Gold Coast RSL Sub-Branch North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club NSW Maritime Authority Tweed Heads.. 65 O Office of Development & External Relations Office of Fair Trading... 30, 65 Office of the Adult Guardian Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) Ohana for Youth Older Womens Network (OWN) Olsen Ave Community Childrens Centre Ombudsman (Commonwealth)

193 One Nation Oneness Blessing On-Q Human Resources Ltd On-Q Reconnect On Track Community Programs Inc Options Clinic Tweed Heads Medical Centre Opus Singers Organic Gold Coast Farmers Market Miami Orienteering Queensland Original Gold Coast Swap Original Stroller Group Ormeau Bulldogs Junior AFL Club Ormeau Junior Rugby League Football Club Ormeau Progress Assoc Inc Overeaters Anonymous Coolangatta Palm Beach Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre... 25, 62, 140 Oxenford Pony Club Ozcare Allied Health ,146, 165 Ashmore Day Respite Centre , 173 Heads Day Respite Centre , 156 Community Health , 171 Continence Advisory Unit GC Dementia Advisory Support Service , 175 GC Housing Program GC South Community Care Home Nursing... 73, 169 In-Home Care and Respite.. 149, 156, 174 Keith Turnball Place - Labrador Mental Health Recovery Program Ozanam Villa - Burleigh Heads Robina Robina Continence Unit- Dry Bed Program for Children Runaway Bay Day Respite Centre , 173 Shopping & Transport Services...133, 158 P Pacific Marinelife Institute Pacific Pines Football Club Inc Pacific Pines Junior Australian Football Club Pacific Pines Neighbourhood Police Beat Pacific Pines Netball Club Inc Pacific Pines Residents Group (The) Pacific Private Hospital Pacific Surf Life Saving Club Inc PALE (People Against Live Exports) Palliative Care Helpline... 61, 72 Palm Beach Aquatic Centre Palm Beach Boardriders Club Palm Beach Creative Stitchers Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators Rugby Club Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Rules Football Club Palm Beach Currumbin Clinic... 69, 73, 84 Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club Inc Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Australian Football Club Inc Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Cricket Club Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club Ltd Palm Beach Food & Farmers Markets.. 96 Palm Beach Happy Group , 175 Palm Beach Library Palm Beach/Miami Squash Club Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre Inc... 25, 43, 60, 61, 63, 141, 153 Palm Beach Police Station Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Inc... 25, 90, 94, 155, 175 Palm Beach Soccer Club Ltd Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club Palm Beach Swimming Club Palm Meadows Baseball Facility PALS (People Alone Lending Support) Pankina Singers Pan Pacific Masters Games & GC Airport Marathon (Events Queensland GC) Paradise Kids... 24, 58 Paradise Lakes Care Centre Paradise Point and Northern Districts Progress Assoc Inc Paradise Point Art & Craft Market Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc Paradise Point Community Centre Paradise Point Kindyland Paradise Point Ladies Assoc Inc Paradise Point Sailing Club Paradise Point S A I L S Club Paradise Point Senior Citizens Assoc Inc Paradise Radio Yacht Club Inc Parentline Parents Of Deaf POD - Gold Coast Parents without Partners - GC Branch...61 Parent to Parent Parent to Parent Assoc Qld Inc Parkinsons Qld Inc (PQI) Parkinson s Society Gold Coast Inc , 177 Broadbeach Group Parklands Indoor Sports Centre Parkwood/Arundel Community Centre...25 Parkwood Arundel Residents Assoc Parkwood Sharks Junior Rugby League Pathways South East (Churches of Christ Care) PCYC Gold Coast , 139 Peachey Community Garden Peoples Spiritualist Church Southport Persian Cultural Group Personal Helpers & Mentors Service (PHaMs)...84 Pet Cemetries/Memorials Peter Panitz Band Shell Pets for Therapy PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Phantast Cultural Music & Arts Association Inc... 44, 91 Phoenix Netball Club Gold Coast Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc (AKA) Woongoolba Tennis Club Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc (AKA) Woongoolba Tennis Club Pimpama School of Arts Pindara Private Hospital Ramsay Health.73 Pistol Shooting Qld Ltd Pizzey Park Netball Assoc Inc Pizzey Park Trustee Play for Life Soccer Academy Playgroup Association of Queensland Plus One Care Poisons Information Centre Policelink Police Service (Qld) Emergency Calls Positive Changes Counselling (QUIHN)... 43, 69 Positive Directions Anglicare SQ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Group Powerhouse Christian Centre PowerTalk Helensvale Practical Boat Owner Courses - Sea Rovers Assoc Pregnancy & Family Support Assoc... 77, 138 Presbyterian Church (Christ Church) Arundel Palm Beach/Currumbin Mudgeeraba Robina Tweed Heads PresCare Community Services , 168, 172 Coomera , 164 Friendship Club Roslyn Lodge Tamborine Mt Prime Learning

194 Probation & Parole Service Burleigh Heads Southport Probus Club Ashmore-Benowa (Combined) Banora Point (Combined) Beaudesert Broadbeach (Ladies) Broadbeach Waters (Combined) Burleigh Heads (Ladies) Burleigh Heads (Mens) Burleigh North (Combined) Burleigh Waters (Mens) Capri (Ladies) Coolangatta-Tweed Heads (Combined).97 Coolangatta Tweed Heads (Ladies) Elanora (Ladies) Helensvale (Combined) Hollywell (Combined) Inc Hope Island (Combined) Kurrawa (Combined) Mermaid Beach (Ladies) Miami (Ladies) Nerang Inc (Combined) Palm Beach (Mens Club) Paradise Point Inc (Combined) Parkwood Inc (Mixed) Robina (Combined) Robina Parks (Combined) Runaway Bay Inc Sorrento Inc (Combined) Southport (Mens) Surfers Paradise (Combined) Tamborine Mountain (Mens) Tweed River Inc (Combined) Varsity Lakes (Combined) Probus South Pacific Limited Pro-One Tennis Academy Prostate Cancer Support Network Psych-ed Wellbeing & Mental Health Education For All Public Trustee of Queensland... 66, 81 Q QCF-GC Community Foundation QCWA Hall Coolangatta Mermaid Beach Southport Memorial Hall Coomera Qld Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc (QADA) Qld Assoc for Gifted & Talented Children Inc (QAGTC) - GC Branch Qld Assoc for Healthy Communities (QAHC) - GC Qld Athletic League Inc Qld Boating & Fisheries Patrol Qld Body Corporate Assoc (QBCA) Qld Cake Decorators Assoc Qld Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) Qld Community Care Network Inc...60, 177 Qld Dragon Boat Federation Qld Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) Qld Health , 167 Qld Health Oral Health Nerang Palm Beach Robina Runaway Bay Oral Health - Southport Qld Justices Assoc (GC & Pacific Pines Branches) Qld Keep Fit Assoc Inc GC Qld Master Builders Assoc Qld Ombudsman... 30, 66 Qld Oztag GC Qld Parks and Wildlife Service Qld Parks & Wildlife Information Centre...32 Qld Radio Control Helicopter Assoc Inc.79 Qld State Government Enquiry Line Qld Theatre of Puppetry Inc Qld Transport Customer Service Enquiries Qld Transport Maritime Safety Qld Transport School Transport Qld Working Womens Service Inc... 55, 62 Queens Cricket Club Queensland Advocacy Inc - QAI...144, 146 Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy - QADA , 164 Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)... 15, 66 Queenslanders with Disability Network - QDN Queensland Parents for People with disabilities - QD Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service Spinal Injuries Unit Spinal Outreach Team Transitional Rehabilitation Program QUIHN (Qld Injectors Health Network) Quitline Quota International Gold Coast Inc Quota International of Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Inc R Race and Fitness Walking Group...100, 109 Radio 94.1 FM Gold Coast Radio Lollipop GC Hospital... 22, 30 Radio Metro Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Raising Children Network - Children with a disability Ransley Ballet and Dance Centre Rates Concession City of Gold Coast Tweed Shire Council Reach Out for Christ Reading Writing Hotline Real Estate Institute of Qld (REIQ) Reconnect Service (Mission Australia) Red Cross (Australian) Blood Donor Centre Robina Blood Doner Centre Southport GC Regional Office Helensvale Branch Nerang Branch... 38, 74 Palm Beach/Currumbin Branch... 38, 74 Robina Branch Southport Branch Mobility Equipment Service Southport...74 Red Hat Society Birds of a Feather on the Gold Coast...93 The Golden Girls Relationships Australia Gambling Help Parenting Orders Program... 57, 61 Telephone Counselling Relationship Counselling Victims Counselling Support Service Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Residential Tenancies Authority Information Line Residents and Ratepayers Assoc GC (RARA) Residents Assoc Respiratory Services Respite Plus , 173 Respite Plus Program Retired OnLine Inc Rhapsody Music Club Inc Rhythm in motion dance group Right to Information and Information Privacy (Freedom of Information) River of Praise Church Robina Aquatic Centre - Rackleys Swimming Robina Australian Rules Football club Robina Bowls Club Robina Braves Baseball Club Inc Robina City Raiders Soccer Club Robina Community Centre Robina Garden Club Inc Robina Library Robina Police Beat Shopfront Robina Police Station Robina Rotary Car Boot Sales RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball , 155 Romani United Congress Australia Rosella Jam Inc Vocal Ensemble

195 Rosies Friends on the Street Youth Mission , 141 Roslyn Lodge Aged Persons Complex Rostrum Central GC Club Rotary Club Ashmore Broadbeach Broadwater Southport Coolangatta/Tweed Heads Coomera River Midday Inc Coomera Valley Inc Gold Coast Central Hope Island Kirra Currumbin Inc Mermaid Beach Inc Mudgeeraba Nerang Palm Beach Inc Parkwood Robina Runaway Bay Southport Inc Surfers Paradise Inc Surfers Sunrise Tweed Heads South Inc Royal Airforces Assoc - GC Branch Royal Australian Air Force Assoc GC & Districts Branch Royal Marines Assoc Royal Qld Art Society, GC RSL Care RSL Galleon Gardens Retirement Community RSL Home Care , 173, 73, 168, 169, 174 RSPCA Gold Coast & Hinterland Branch Qld Tweed Shire Rugby Gold Coast Ltd Runaway Bay Amateur Athletics Inc Runaway Bay Community Centre Runaway Bay Cricket Club Inc Runaway Bay & District Senior Citizens Assoc Club Inc Runaway Bay & District Seniors Indoor Bowls Assoc Inc Runaway Bay Dolphins Baseball Club. 111 Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium Runaway Bay Junior League Club Runaway Bay Kindyland Runaway Bay Library Runaway Bay Little Athletics Runaway Bay Netball Club Runaway Bay Police Station Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League.121 Runaway Bay Soccer Club Inc Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre and Swim Centre Runaway Bay Tennis Centre [Pro-One].128 S Sacred Heart Parish Craft Group Safe & Confident Living (OPAP) Safety House Assoc of Qld Inc... 21, 29 Sahaja Yoga Sailability GC Inc , 155 S A I L S (Anglican Sailing Adventures in Life Skills Inc) Saint Barnabas Antiochian Orthodox Parish Salvation Army Bereaved By Suicide Support Group , 178 Community Services - Southport Employment Plus Burleigh Heads Employment Plus - Labrador Employment Plus - Mermaid Employment Plus - Tweed Heads South...55 GC Recovery Service Centre Turning Point Fairhaven Gold Coast Temple Nerang Palm Beach/Elanora Palm Beach/Elanora Corps Southport Still Waters Still Waters - Women s Crisis Accommodation... 9, 142 Women s Activities... 62, 108 Salvo Care Line Samurai GC Judo Club Sanctuary of Inner Peace (Spiritualist Church) SANDS Queensland SAPH Vision Quest - New Beginnings.60 Sathya Sai Baba Organisation of Australia Saver Plus (The Benevolent Society) Savvy Mama SBH Queensland Scarlet Thread Emporium Scorpian Gym Scout Group Ashmore... 29, 139 Burleigh Heads Canungra Coomera Labrador Helensvale Labrador Mudgeeraba Nerang... 29, 139 Palm Beach... 29, 139 Paradise Point Parkwood Heights Scouts Australia Qld - Campsites Scouts Australia Qld GC Region Screen Theatre and Writers Studios (S.T.A.R.S.) Gold Coast Sculptors Society Gold Coast Inc Seagrass-Watch Gold Coast Seagulls Club Seahawks GC Basketball Assoc Seeds Of Hope No Interest Loans (NILS).63 Seniors Card - Dept of Communities Seniors Card Discount Scheme Seniors Enquiry Line , 169 Senior Shopper SEQ Catchments Serbian-Australian Pensioners Assoc Inc SES (State Emergency Service GC) Set Free Care Set Free Christian Church Seventh-day Adventist Church Reedy Creek Surfers Paradise Shanti Yoga Shanti Yoga & Meditation Sharks Farmers Market Shepherd Community Services , 157 Shirazbeens Shoobduo Short Street Day Surgery SIDS and Kids Qld... 59, 70 Signs Ministries Silver Bridle Action Group Inc & Lynne Richardson Memorial Centre Silver Liners Variety Group SLSQ South Coast Branch Smart Art Clubs Smart Employment Solutions Smart Jobs Smart Jobs Smart Licence (Dept of Employment and Economic Development) Smocking Guild of Qld (Gold Coast Chapter) Solace Assoc of Qld Inc Solo Card Club - Palm Beach Share n Care Centre Someone Who Cares Somerville Grief Support Sonics Netball Club Soroptimist International Gold Coast Inc.16 Soul Therapy South Coast and Hinterland Spiritualist Church South Coast Restoration Society Inc South Coast Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No

196 South East Asian Korea & Peace Keeping Veterans Assoc Southern Astronomical Society Inc Qld.. 87 Southern Beaches Community Garden.. 94 Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc St Joseph Apartments Southern GC 60 & Better Program Inc... 92, 175 Southern Star Community Services Living Your Life Respite Respite (Person centred) Calisthenics Club Southland Christian Church Southport Afternoon Stamp Club Southport Amateur Fishing Club Inc Est Southport Bowls Club Inc... 28, 113 Southport Carrara Netball Assoc Inc Southport Chapter No.88 Order of the Eastern Star Southport Community Centre Southport Croquet Club Inc Southport & District Orchid Society Inc Southport Flying Club Inc Southport Gospel Chapel Southport Indoor Pistol Club Southport Junior Indoor Pistol Club Southport-Labrador Cricket Club Southport-Labrador Junior Cricket Club Southport Library Southport Masonic Temple Hall Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Assoc Inc... 90, 171 Southport Never Alone Group Southport Police Station Southport Preservation & Renewal Society Inc Southport - Rob Molhoek (LNP) Southport RSL 500 Club Amateur Fishing Club Memorial Club Scrabble Club Runners & Walkers Inc , 109 Southport Sharks Australian Rules Football Club Southport Sharks Junior Australian Football Club Southport Sharks Swimming club Southport Soccer Club (Warriors)...28, 124 Southport Special School... 50, 158 Southport Speechmakers Rostrum Club...99 Southport Squash Court Southport State School Southport Surf Life Saving Club Southport Surgicentre Southport Tigers Juniors Rugby League Football Club Southport Trinity Lutheran Church Southport Trinity Lutheran Church Hall...28 Southport Yacht Club Hollywell Sailing Squadron Southport Yacht Club Inc , 122, 131 South Stradbroke Island Landcare South Tweed Sports - Bowls South Tweed Sports - Euchre 500 Club...89 South Tweed Table Tennis SPAAC (Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care Inc) Spanish Carers & Family Support Group Rainbow Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) Speech Pathology Outpatient Adult Fluency Service Spendelove Private Hospital SPER (State Penalty Enforcement Registry) Spinal Injuries Australia Ltd , 161 Spinal Injuries Australia Ltd -Gold Coast Member Network Spiritualist Peoples Church Sporting Shooters Assoc of Aust - GC and Hinterland Branch Inc Sports House at Varsity Lakes Spotlight Theatrical Company & Costume Hire Springbrook Community Hall Springbrook Mountain Community Assoc Springbrook Wildlife Appreciation Group (SWAG) Springtime on the Mountain St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care St Andrews Lutheran Church Star Gardens STARH Project State Ombudsman St James Park Care Centre (Ibis Care) St John Ambulance GC Division Silver Cord - telephone reassurance service , 178 Southport Training Centre Drop-In Centre... 26, 135 St Josephs Youth Service , 141 St Margarets Chapel St Michael s Liberal Catholic Community Stockland Burleigh Heads Shopping Centre Conference Room St Peter s Alberton Lutheran Playgroup. 23 Stradbroke Masonic Lodge No.349 (Qld)...37 Stroke Support Group , 178 Study GC Homestay & Accommodation Centre Study Gold Coast St Vincent de Paul Donation Line Helpline Migration Advice Service Sundance Entertainment Group Sundowner Tours GC Bus Charter Sunhaven Super Performance Centre Supporting Those at Risk of Homelessness (STARH) SU Qld , 141 SurfCity Christian Church Surfers Paradise Baseball Club Surfers Paradise Beachfront Market Surfers Paradise Brass Surfers Paradise Bridge Club Inc Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Club Surfers Paradise Demons Junior Australian Football Club Surfers Paradise District Police Headquarters Surfers Paradise - John-Paul Langbroek (Liberal) Surfers Paradise Physical Culture Dance Club Surfers Paradise Police Beat Shopfront.83 Surfers Paradise Police Station Surfers Paradise RSL Sub-Branch & Memorial Club Inc Surfers Paradise RSL Womens Auxiliary Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club Surfers Paradise Sip n Sup Club (Inc) Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Surfers Paradise Ten Pin Bowling Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Trust Surfing Queensland Inc Surfrider Foundation Australia Gold Coast Surf World Gold Coast Inc... 28, 78 Swim For Life Australia Swimming Gold Coast T TADQ - Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld , 161, 145 Tai Chi Talent for the Coast... 47, 138 Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre

197 Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre (Dept of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing) , 179 Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre Inc Tallebudgera Pony Club Inc Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall Tall Trees Community Care Tall Trees Ocean View Supported Living Community Banora Point... 13, 14 Tamborine Mountain Garden Club Inc Tamborine Mountain Landcare Inc Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Inc Tamborine Mountain Local Producers Markets Tamborine North Police Station Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group Taxi Subsidies and Concessions (Dept of Main Roads) Tekapo Accommodation Support Service (MIFQ)... 83, 143 Telechat , 178 Telecross , 178 Telephone and online services Telephone Rental Discounts - Telstra Telstra Disability Enquiry Hotline Disability Services/ Equipment Program Information & Connection Services Temple Shalom Gold Coast Tennis Gold Coast Inc - Queens Park Tennis Centre Tertiary Initiatives for People with Disabilities - TIPD The Arts Centre... 28, 48 Theatre Organ Society of Australia (GC Division) Inc The Blenders - GC Barbershop Harmony Club Inc The Circle Project Inc... 47, 138 The Friendly Lot The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of The Southern Cross [Catholic] The Public Trustee , 170 The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads The Smith Family - Learning for Life Program The Tweed Hospital... 73, 151 The Youth at Risk Alliance (YARA) Thrower House, Ormeau, Upper Coomera and Runaway Bay Youth Centres Time 4 Friends - Outreach of Nerang Uniting Church Time for Kids Vacation Care Toastmasters - Broadwater Club Toastmasters Elanora Early Morning Club Gold Coast Club Helensvale Daybreak Club Kings Club Nerang Club Oasis on Broadbeach Palm Beach/Currumbin Club Robina Club Robina Sunrise Club Runaway 2000 Club Southport Club Southport Endeavour Club Talk of the South Club Tamborine Mountain Club Uniting Club Elanora Toastmasters International Infoline Tweed Valley Daytime Club Twin Towns Club Top Enders Tourism Major Events - Small business and Commonwealth Games... 15, 66 Traffic Branch Gold Coast Traffic Signal Faults Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc , 162, 179 Transformation Ministries Transformations Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) , 85 Translink , 179 Public Transport Information Transport Services - Volunteering GC Travel Creations Trefoil Guild Runaway Bay - Girl Guides Assoc... 34, 35 Trinity Child Care Centre Disability Support Service Disability Support Service Family Support Network (Hub) Gardens Hostel Trinity Lutheran College Robert Hoff Hall.28 Trix Circus School Tugun Bowls Club Inc Tugun Cottage , 173 Tugun Jets Soccer Club Tugun Progress Assoc Tugun Progress Assoc Hall Tugun Rugby League Football Club Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Inc Tugun Theatre Company Inc Tugun Village Community Centre Turf Club Food and Farmers Markets Turkish Delights Belly Dancing Academy... 91, 45 Tweed Bridge Club Tweed Community & Allied Health Services Tweed Coolangatta Junior Australian Football Club Tweed GC Family History and Heritage Assoc Inc Tweed Heads & Coolangatta RSL Sub-Branch Tweed Heads Croquet Club Inc Tweed Heads District Hospital Auxiliary.. 34 Tweed Heads Historical Society Inc Tweed Heads PCYC Tweed Heads Pony Club Grounds Tweed Heads Residents & Ratepayers Assoc NSW Tweed Heads Soccer Club Inc Tweed Heads Tennis Club Inc Tweed Hospital & Community Health Services (The) Tweed River Regional Museum Tweed Shire Council- Main Office Tweed Super Sports Centre Tweed Theatre Co Inc Tweed United Freemasons - Lodge Pacific No Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc... 44, 79, 80 Tweed Valley Drug & Alcohol Service (NCAHS) Tweed Valley Early Childhood Intervention Service Inc... 24, 161 Tweed Valley Sexual Assault Service Twin Rivers Country Music Club Twin Towns and District Garden Club Twin Towns Club and Resorts Twin Towns Euchre & 500 Club Twin Towns Services Diggers Swimming Club Twin Towns Services Fishing Club Twin Towns Services Masters Swimming Club Twin Towns Stamp Club Inc U U3A Broadbeach U3A Broadbeach U3A Gold Coast Inc U3A Gold Coast Inc U3A North GC Inc U3A North GC Inc U3A Online U3A Twin Towns Inc United Brain Tumour Support Group UnitingCare Community Child, Youth & Family Counselling...21, 137 Crisis Counselling

198 UnitingCare Community Financial First Aid Hotline General Counselling Inclusion Support Agency Parent Support Suicide and Bereavement Support Group Uniting Church Ashmore Banora Point Parish Burleigh Heads Coolangatta Tweed Heads Parish Coomera (Living Rivers) Elanora Mudgeeraba Nerang (Living Rivers) Paradise Point Southport Uniting Toastmasters Unwind on the Hill Craft Group (Over 50).79 Upper Coomera Library Vacation Holiday Program (Committee for After-School Activities) V Variety Plus... 47, 166 Variety Qld Inc Varsity College Varsity College OSHC Varsity Gymnastics Varsity Lakes Community Ltd Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc... 26, 38 Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Playgroup Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club Varsity Vipers Basketball Club Veterans & Veterans Family Counselling Service (VVCS) Vibrants Victim Assist Queensland Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Qld GC Inc Vietnam Veterans Federation Qld Branch Inc Coolangatta/Tweed Heads VIEW Twin Towns Clubs Zone Counsellor VIEW - Voice Interests and Education of Women - Gold Coast Village Community Services Inc... 26, 133 Village Community Services Inc Family Support Program Village Community Services Inc Playgroup Village Markets (Burleigh) Villa La Salle Villa La Salle Retirement Village Southport Villa Serena Vision Australia , 163 Vision Australia Information Line... 77, 147 Vision Centre Day Surgery Visions - Photography, Video and Technology... 89, 101 Vocalescence Chorus Voice Weavers Volleyball Qld Volunteering GC Transport Services , 179 Volunteer Services , 147, 165 Volunteering with FSG Australia Volunteer Marine Rescue Assoc Southern Zone... 53, 134 Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well VMR , 134 Southport VMR Volunteer Seeker , 165 Volunteers in Policing (VIP)... 80, 134 W WAAG - Wild About Agility GC Wahine Maori of Qld Inc - GC Walking and Board Games Walking Gold Coast War Widows Guild Aust GC South Sub-Branch GC North Sub-Branch Waterford - Michael Latter LNP Water Police (Southport) WDD (Wine Dine & Dance) Social Group.93 Weight Reduction Club of Eagleby Welfare Rights Centre Inc (Qld)... 80, 82 Advice Line , 161, 170, 178 Wharf and Tweed Heads Bowls Club Ltd Wildcare Australia Inc Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld Inc (WPSQ) Wills (Public Trustee of Queensland) Wings Away Qld Inc Women s Legal Service Client Advice Line... 58, 82, 152, 170 Wongaburra Garden Settlement for the Aged Woodwork and Craft Club Inc Woongoolba Aquatic Centre Woongoolba Bowls Club Inc Woongoolba Hall Word of Life Church Workcover Qld Workplace Modifications and Adjustments XYZ XAQ Shin - Kung Fu Yahwei Adonai Church Inc YHES House Inc (South Coast Youth Education Service)... 61, 38, 141 Yorkshire/British Club Young LNP - Gold Coast Branch Young School of Irish Dancing Youth Info Card (Care for Life Youth Suicide Prevention Assoc) Youth Point Connect Zero 2 Five Markets Zonta Club of Paradise Point Zonta Club of Southern Gold Coast/ Tweed Area

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200 City of Gold Coast is proud to run Australia s largest professional lifeguard service, protecting you and promoting surf safety. There are 26 beaches patrolled year round, and 42 beaches during school holidays. Enjoy a swim at any of our patrolled beaches, but remember to swim between the red and yellow flags and obey any signs. For information P 1300 GOLDCOAST W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/lifeguard