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e-Newsletter October 2016
Hi All, For the latest Family Law sector information, please see below. Up- coming CQFLPN eventCentral Queensland Family Law Pathways Network & Relationships Australia proudly present Her Honour Judge Demack speaking on "Gaps in Knowledge - our known unknowns: Social scientists and lawyers each bring something different to the work we do with separating families. What is it that each sector is missing? How can we fill those gaps in our knowledge?"
NOVEMBER 17th Registration from 8.30am: Start 9am sharp – finish 12.30pm Frenchville Sports Club (near the corner of Berserker St & Clifton St)
This is a unique opportunity for an interactive and informative morning with Judge Demack at no cost! Refreshments provided. Please indicate special dietary requirements. To register please contact [email protected].
The 2015-16 Annual Reports for the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of AustraliaThe 2015-16 Annual Reports for the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have been tabled in Parliament. You can find them on the courts' websites at the links below: Family Court - http://www.familycourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fcoaweb/reports-and-publications/annual-reports/ Federal Circuit Court - http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/reports-and-publications/annual-reports/
Department of Human Services UpdatesParental Leave Pay and Dad and Partner Pay now count as incomeChanges apply to parents with children born or adopted on or after 1 October 2016. Parental Leave Pay (PLP) or Dad and Partner Pay (DaPP) for a child born or adopted on or after 1 October 2016, will count as income when DHS assess people for an income support payment. DHS automatically count PLP and DaPP as income when assessing payments.This means when someone is getting PLP or DaPP:
their or their partner’s income support payment will be reduced, or they may no longer be eligible for an income support payment.
This change won’t apply to where the child was born or adopted before 1 October 2016. This is even if the for claim PLP or DaPP after this date.
Child Care Rebate quarterly payments coming soonQuarterly Child Care Rebates for July to September 2016 will be paid between 19 October and 1 November 2016. Payment will go through automatically for people who are eligible. Where some-one hasn’t received their payment by Friday 4 November 2016, they should check that DHS has issued the payment and that their bank account details are correct. They can do this by using:
Centrelink online account through myGov or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app
It’s time to update your income detailsIt’s time for people to update their income details so that a dependent child’s youth payment doesn’t stop. Where an dependent child is getting Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY Living Allowance, it’s time to update your income details: DHS will send eligible parents or their child a letter from late September or early October. Income details can be updated by using the one time access code in the letter or using their Centrelink online account through myGov. If the letter is lost, people can still update their income details online through myGov. From this year DHS also ask about any maintenance income payments people get. Details need to be updated even where some-one has recently done this for another child or payment. A child’s payment will stop if DHS don’t get this information on time
For more information please click on https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/families
Report Points to Six Areas of Competition Reform for Human Services. Lina Caneva: Pro Bono: 22 SeptemberGreater competition, contestability and informed user choice could improve outcomes in many, but not all, Australia human services, according to a preliminary report by the Productivity Commission. The commission’s preliminary findings point to six priority areas where competition models could improve outcomes for people who use human services, and the community as a whole.The report said that reform could offer the greatest improvements for people who use social housing, public hospitals, specialist palliative care, public dental services, services in remote Indigenous communities, and grant-based family and community services. “Well-designed reform, underpinned by strong government stewardship,
could improve the quality of services, increase access to services, and help people have a greater say over the services they use and who provides them,” the report said. The purpose of the PC preliminary report is to obtain public feedback on the commission’s findings before the release of its study report in November 2016. To read the complete article please click on Pro Bono
The Daniel Morcombe Foundation marks the 10th Anniversary of Daniel’s disappearance by updating their Keeping Kids Safe Resource Kit.Keeping Kids Safe is an educational Resource Kit is available free of charge to schools, community groups and parents around Australia. Targeting children from 5 to 15 years old it is in alignment with the Daniel Morcombe Child Safety Curriculum available to all teachers and schools in Australia. This new and updated Keeping Kids Resource Kit includes the videos and activities from the original kit, suitable for preschool children to year 10 students. The kit also includes new content scripted and designed for children and young people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, as well as new content scripted specifically to suit children and young people with mild to moderate Special Needs.
All videos and activities are available to view and download online here. You can order your free resource kit here.
National framework for the prevention of violence against women and their children The prevention of violence against women is an area of practice that works to change the attitudes, behaviours and environments to stop violence before it occurs. In a world-first, ANROWS is collaborating with Our Watch (as Lead Agency) and VicHealth to produce a national, evidence-based "road map" to prevent violence against women and their children. The National Framework to Prevent Violence against Women and their Children will bring together the international research, and nationwide experience, on what works to prevent violence. Violence cannot be prevented "project by project" – coordination and collaboration is fundamental to our success. The Framework will establish a shared understanding of the evidence and principles of effective prevention, and present a way forward for a coordinated national approach. To find out more please click on ANROWS: Change the Story
Service InformationWeekend DivorceWeekend Divorce is a program that can be tailored to individual couples enabling them to complete both property and child mediations in one weekend with qualified mediators, accredited lawyers and a forensic accountant. For more information visit www.weekenddivorce.com.au
Gumbi Gumbi Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CorporationGumbi Gumbi – Halo House offers support, individual counselling, group therapy, health and hygiene, and education programs to our clients to encourage clients to confront and resolve past issues such as loss of identity and grief and loss counselling to minimise the risk of alcohol, drug and other substance abuse and
encourage a lifestyle that promotes a more social, emotional wellbeing for our clients.
Contact Information: 25 George Street: ROCKHAMPTON 4700: Ph.: 4922 8355: Fax: 4927 9889 [email protected]. http://www.gumbigumbirockhampton.com/
Natasha Trask Clinical Psychology Registrar, Registered Psychologist MAPS, BPsych (Hons), MPsychClin. Medicare Provider Number. 5149151W. Areas of interest include mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, and Bipolar disorder.
Contacts. M 0438 019 933 F 07 4921 2487C/ - CQ Allied Health. 2/28 Bolsover Street. (Behind QML). Rockhampton Q 4700. www.natashatrask.com.au News‘I’m not paying for that’: Financial abuse is awfully common. Bianca Hartge-Hazelman news.com.au . 5 September WHEN Lauren Harry locked her keys in the family car, her husband yelled at her but that wasn’t all. The screaming and obsessive questioning went on all night as he refused her sleep as punishment. Both Lauren* and her husband Michael* were on big salaries and lived in a comfortable city apartment but despite this, Lauren was a victim of violent domestic and financial abuse at the hand of her husband. “Why do you need to buy that?” And “I’m not paying for that,” were common phrases Lauren would hear and they’d turn a short trip up the shops into humiliation in front of sales staff. “I became so depressed and in the end was scared for my life. He is just so obsessed with money.” Lauren is an educated woman and has been a high salary earner. But that was before years of financial bullying and violence shattered her emotional wellbeing and confidence. These days she’s now broke but happy to be divorced and free from her abuser. It’s estimated that two million Australian women are victims of financial abuse and domestic abuse at the hands of a partner or another family member. To read the complete article please click on news. com
Kids lose as divorcing parents 'slog it out' over public v private schools. Beau Donelly . The Age. 15 SeptemberFeuds over whether children should go to private or public schools are increasingly being fought out in nasty divorce proceedings, lawyers say. But as parents battle in the courts over school preferences, family law experts warn children are the ones who lose out. "The parents keep going on that cycle of trying to prove one school is better than the other," Slater and Gordon family law specialist Heather McKinnon said. "But the irony is that every bit of research says kids from high-conflict family law break-up cases score poorly on all indicators, from education to psychology. "You say to the parents: 'Look, you're fighting over this, but your kid is going to end up on a gurney in the mental health ward as a suicide victim', and they just look at you blankly." In one case that went before the Federal Circuit Court in Melbourne last month a judge ruled in favour of a father who was "philosophically opposed" to sending his two children to elite private schools. To read the complete article please click on The Age
Children have 'profound' reactions to family violence, can't be treated with blanket approach, report finds: Elise Fantin: ABC : 20 September A Tasmanian report into how family violence affects young people has said child victims often outwardly display high levels of resilience, but must be listened to if they are to be helped effectively. Tasmania's Commissioner for Children and Young People Mark Morrissey today released his report which focused on how family violence impacts young people. "Children aren't mere hapless witnesses to family violence, they have their own … very profound experiences," he said at the launch. "I believe we need to respond to each and every child according to their unique situation." The findings place importance on recognising the trauma children experience from family violence, the need for integrated service responses, more support and training for health service workers and increased crisis accommodation. To read the full article please click on ABC
Single mums and students targeted again in Turnbull government 'welfare revolution.' Jessica Irvine: Sydney Morning Herald; 14 OctoberThe Social Services Minister, Christian Porter, is on a crusade to break the intergenerational linkages which lead to "welfare dependency". He should know a thing or two about the intergenerational transfer of occupational status. His father, Charles "Chilla" Porter, was a director of the West Australian Liberal Party and his grandfather, Sir Charles Porter, served in the ministry of Joh Bjelke-Petersen. In an address to the National Press Club last month, Porter jnr laughed while recalling that as a university student he was quite enamoured with the idea that "all tax was theft". "We all grow up a little, I guess." By how much, remains to be seen. You can expect to hear a lot more from the Turnbull government about an "investment approach" to welfare. Porter describes the push as "maybe close to revolutionary". On first blush, the investment approach to welfare sounds like a smart idea.
The basic concept is to put a dollar figure to the cost of future welfare payments and then invest money in programs which reduce that cost. Welfare recipients benefit by finding jobs. Taxpayers benefit by saving money. Win-win. The approach tells you nothing about what sorts of programs will be effective in achieving cost savings. But the data collected in the process allows you to track success over time. To read the complete article please click on Sydney Morning Herald
Court Decisions of InterestFull Court Kennedy & Thorne [2016] FamCAFC 189 26 Sep 2016NOTE: The period for seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court has not expired.FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – PROPERTY – BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS – Where the appellant trustees of the estate of the late husband appeal the orders made by the trial judge which found that the two financial agreements entered into by the parties were not binding on them and should be set aside – Where there is merit in four of the grounds of appeal – Where the trial judge applied the incorrect test in relation to duress – Where the reasons in relation to a finding of duress were inadequate – Where the trial judge did not provide procedural fairness to the appellant trustees before pronouncing an order for costs against them – Where the appeal should be allowed and the matter re-determined – Where the issues for re-determination are the fate of the agreements and the costs of the trial – Where it is
not apparent on the evidence what the “threatened or actual unlawful conduct” of the husband was –Where the wife was “keen to acquiesce” with the husband’s requirements and accepted that his wealth was his own and intended for his children – Where the requirement of an agreement being entered into before marriage cannot be seen as a basis for a finding of duress and nor can the fact that a second agreement was required – Where the wife’s focus was always on what would happen to her in the event that the husband pre-deceased her – Where the agreements were not non-negotiable and the wife suggested changes which were accepted by the husband – Where the wife’s real difficulty in establishing duress is that she was provided with independent legal advice, she was advised not to sign the agreements, but she went ahead regardless – Where both agreements are valid and enforceable but only the second agreement need be considered because it terminates the first agreement – Found that the second agreement is binding on the parties.FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – PROPERTY – NOTICE OF CONTENTION – Where the wife filed such a Notice – Where the Family Law Rules 2004 (Cth) do not provide for the filing of such a Notice – Where s 38(2) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that in that event r 42.08.5 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth) applies – Where the wife filed the Notice in accordance with that rule without objection – Where there is no merit in any of the grounds – Notice of Contention dismissed – Where the determination that the appeal should be allowed, stands.FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – COSTS – Where submissions are required from the parties in order to determine the costs of the trial – Where the parties sought the opportunity to present written submissions on the question of the costs of the appeal – Written submissions ordered. New First Instances Judgement
DFCS & Abraham [2016] FamCA 847 23 Sep 2016FAMILY LAW – CHILD ABDUCTION – Hague Convention – Application by central authority to return child to Texas, USA – Whether the left behind parent has rights of custody – Consideration of what amounts to “rights of custody” – Statutory interpretation of regulation 4(2) of the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 (Cth) – Where the Texas court did not have jurisdiction to make a return order – Where the Texas court made findings after the child’s removal that the father had custodial rights – Where it was found that, at the time of removal, the existing orders in Texas did not amount to “rights of custody” for the purposes of the Regulations – Where rights of access found not to constitute rights of custody for the purposes of the Regulations – Where the application was dismissed.FAMILY LAW – CHILD ABDUCTION – Hague Convention – Grave risk of harm defence under regulation 16(3)(b) – Whether an order that the child be returned to USA would create a grave risk of harm or intolerable situation to child – Where evidence adduced that the judge in Texas, USA, had intention to send respondent to gaol upon her return to Texas – Where the child would likely be placed with the father – Where the father had a history of drug addiction – Where there were allegations of domestic violence against the father – Where the respondent deposed she would be unable to financially support herself or the child if returned to the USA – Where it was found that if orders made for the return of the child to the USA, the child would be placed in an intolerable situation – Where the defence under regulation 16(3)(b) was established.
FAMILY LAW – CHILD ABDUCTION – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Expert evidence – Where the only expert evidence adduced was partisan – Discussion of the weight to give the expert evidence – Where it was found that regulation 29 of the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 applies to admit only to the evidence of the applicant – Where the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) still applies to the respondent’s evidence – Where it was found that the court has discretion as to the weight to give the admissible evidence– Where little weight could be given to the expert evidence due to its lack of impartiality. FAMILY LAW – PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent’s application to re-open refused. ResourcesStronger communities, safer children: CFCAThis resource summarises the findings from a number of research reports relevant to the theme of National Child Protection Week 2016: “Stronger Communities, Safer Children”.“Stronger Communities, Safer Children” emphasises that communities matter to children, and asks all Australians to play their part to help protect children and support families within their communities. Download full resource (PDF 4.6 MB)
The economic costs of child abuse and neglect: CFCA Resource Sheet— September 2016This paper examines expenditure related to child abuse and neglect by departments responsible for child protection services in Australia. The broader long-term costs of child abuse and neglect to society are also discussed. To read the full paper please click on The Economic Costs of Child Abuse and Neglect
REMINDER – New resources now available from the Attorney General’s DepartmentParenting Orders: what you need to know: ag.gov.au/Publications/Pages/Parenting-orders-what-you-need-to-know.aspx Family Law Council final report: ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/FamilyLawCouncil/Pages/FamilyLawCouncilpublishedreports.aspx
PublicationsAchieving stability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home careSNAICC - National Voice for Our Children has released their policy position statement on achieving stability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children out-of-home-care. The paper examines the key concerns and describes the concepts that underpin understanding of best practice to help achieve stability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Click here to read the full policy position statement.
Above and Beyond: At What Cost?The Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers (NIASW) has produced a report Above and Beyond: At What Cost? to identify solutions to a series of concerns regarding workload challenges for social workers across a range of settings. The
research highlighted what needs to be done to address both the time pressures and workload complexity social workers face. Read the report.
Events, Training and Meeting Date ClaimersEvents and training Blue Knot Day Monday 24th October from 9:45- 1:00 pm. The community stakeholder group, CQ Stakeholders Supporting Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (CQSSASCA) have organized a Blue Knot Day event in coordination with Blue Knot Foundation starting at 9:45 am on 24 October. We will assemble at the Rockhampton Court House at 9:45 in support of adult survivors of child abuse and walk from there to the park at Cameron’s Corner. There will be a sausage sizzle, cupcakes, and we will work together to create a community banner in support of survivors. If you’d like to read more about Blue Knot Day, please visit http://www.blueknot.org.au/.
Multiple Ways People are Diverse. Allenstown Hotel, 8/14 Upper Dawson Rd. 25 October. 9.30am – 1pm RSVP by 11th October. Contact Ruby Winter 0434 254 812 or email [email protected] Light lunch provided – please advise dietary requirements
Key Concepts.9-5pm Rockhampton CSSC, Lvl 3, 209 Bolsover Street, 26/10/2016https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cecibs-key-concepts-communicating-with-sign-an-approach-to-supporting-people-with-complex-tickets-22244997386?aff=es2
Reclaim the Night- Hosted by the Women's Health Centre, Rockhampton- 28th October. Details will be on the Centre's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/whcrockhampton/
Tiddas Talking – yarning about women’s business., The Quality Hotel Regent, 192 Bolsover St. 9.45am for 10am start. Finish 2.30pm. Morning tea on arrival and lunch provided. Topics include: menopause; pap smears; mammograms. RSVP 21st October to [email protected] 4921 7777
National Mosque Open Day: 29th October Rockhampton Mosque, cnr Fitzroy and Kent Street Schedule: 10.00 am- Arrival, meet & greet, Morning tea.10.15 am- Opening of the program, speeches from ISCQ Representative and Chief guest.10.30 am- Short talk by Imam Akram Buksh11.00 am- Q & A12.00 pm- Activities – Mosque Tour, Henna Painting, Pick a Hadith (quote), Try a Hijab, Giveaways, Meet an Imam etc.12.30 pm- Food Festival– Burmese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian food & sausage Sizzle.01.00 pm- Listen to the Azan02.00 pm- Program concludes.If you need further information, please contact : [email protected] or [email protected] Mob: 0409213879 or 0451974937
CQ Fair Day 29th October 11am 3pm Victoria Park. Celebrating the diversity of Central Queensland’s LGBTIQ community. Lots of activities: Drag Races, Talent Quest. After Part (18+) = $5 entry. Club-Rok from 9pm @ Flamingos on Quay. [email protected] [email protected] CQ Fair Day on Facebook. Auspiced by Relationships Australia Queensland
Parent to Parent Association READINESS WORKSHOPS 9:30 am – 12:30 pmRockhampton Dates: Tuesday 1st November + 6th December. Venue: CPL Centre, 39 Macaree St, North Rockhampton If you or anyone you know may be interested in
attending, please phone Karen on the number below to register. Free call 1800 777 723 or Ph: (07) 5472 7072
Parent to Parent Association NDIS READINESS WORKSHOPS 9:30 am – 12:30 pmBundaberg , Dates: Tuesday 8th November + 9th December Venue: Take the Plunge Café, 11 Electra Street If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please phone Karen on the number below to register. Free call 1800 777 723 or Ph: (07) 5472 7072
Parent to Parent Association NDIS READINESS WORKSHOPS 9:30 am – 12:30 pmEmerald, Wednesday 2nd November, Venue: Borilla Kindergarden, 1a Valley View Drive If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please phone Karen on the number below to register. Free call 1800 777 723 or Ph: (07) 5472 7072
Parent to Parent Association NDIS READINESS WORKSHOPS 9:30 am – 12:30 pmBiloela , Tuesday 8th November, Venue: Baptist Church, 1a Valley View Drive. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please phone Karen on the number below to register. Free call 1800 777 723 or Ph: (07) 5472 7072
Parent to Parent Association NDIS READINESS WORKSHOPS 9:30 am – 12:30 pmGladstone, Wednesday 9th November, Venue: Gladstone Community Hub, 5 Buller Street. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please phone Karen on the number below to register. Free call 1800 777 723 or Ph: (07) 5472 7072
"Helping to put an end to domestic & family violence" With The Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO & Mike Carter, Executive Vice President Operations, Aurizon10th November, Rockhampton Leagues Club, 6:45am for a 7am start, Thursday 10th November. TICKETS: $50 each, includes a hot breakfast Conducted by Capricornia Chamber of Commerce. Register here R h
HSA Big Breakfast. 11th November. 9am -11am. Wandal Community Garden, 4 Haig St. BURGERS $4: Sausage & Bread $2. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 4927 6383 BY November 4th Pot plants for sale.
The 2016 Inclusive Technologies Expo, 24 November 2016 at the Frenchville Sports Club, North Rockhampton. Showcases inclusive technology workshops by key note presenter Link Assistive, along with presentations by Lifetec, Humanware, Quantum and Virtual Reality technology demonstrations by Endeavour. Interactive stalls from MacChoice, CQ Mobility, Daniel’s Surgical, AFS Independent Living Supplies as well as practical applications in education, employment and life settings. Come along - its FREE!!Please click the link below to register:https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/inclusive-technologies-expo-tickets-28280248986
White Ribbon Day Breakfast. Frenchville Sports Club. 25th Nov. 6.30am start. Presenter Magistrate Colin Strofield –Special Domestic and Family Violence Court at South Port. Cost $40pp – covers hot breakfast. To register or for more information contact Ammie or 49 226 585 or email [email protected]
POPPERS – 6 week children’s group: 6-9 yr. POPPERS aims to support children in their experience of parental separation, conflict and change in their family situation.Starts 13 Dec. – xmas break – the again 24 Jan, finishes 24 Jan. 10am-11am. Relationships Australia, 88 High St. 1300 364 277
POP STARS – 6 week children’s group: 10-12 yr. POP STARS aims to support children in their experience of parental separation, conflict and change in their family situation.Starts 13 Dec. – xmas break – the again 24 Jan, finishes 24 Jan. 11.30am to 12.30pm. Relationships Australia, 88 High St. 1300 364 277
NDIS “Train the Trainer” workshops. Careers Queensland is running FREE “train –the-trainer” workshops to assist organisations in explaining the NDIS and the planning process to their clients and carers. REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL. To register call 1800 242 636 or email [email protected]. Please provide name, email and phone details for each attendee.
Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
AA for Women. Every Monday from July 4th 6.45pm -7.45pm Community Health Building, Cnr Bolsover & Cambridge St. Come along and find out what a Women’s AA meeting is really like, for yourself. Contact Andrea 0422257030 / 49279116
Rockhampton - Monday 8:00pm, Open meeting, St Vincent's Church Hall, Cnr Meade & Herbert Sts. ID Meeting (formerly Ch 6 Motor Cycle Group) Rockhampton ID Group
Rockhampton - Wednesday 8:00pm Open meeting, St Mary's Hall, 155 Nobbs St. Rockhampton
Rockhampton - Saturday 6:00pm Open meeting , 25 George Street, Rockhampton Request as the host is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitations Centre, you must be sober and not intoxicated to enter. Message Stick Meeting Group
Rockhampton West - Sunday 8:00pm, Steps meeting, St Vincent's Church Cnr Meade & Herbert Sts, Rockhampton West Open Meeting.
AA Meeting Yeppoon - Friday 7:30pm Open meeting. Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St, Yeppoon
Yeppoon - Sunday 9:00am Open meeting Workshop C (d'stairs), Comm Dvlpmnt Ctr. 78 John Street Yeppoon Open Spiritual Concepts meeting. Yeppoon Spiritual Concepts Group
Yeppoon - Sunday 7:30pm Big Book study Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St. Yeppoon Open Big Book Study
Alzheimer’s Association Carer’s Support Group, Rockhampton. First Wednesday of each month 10am -12pm , ( except May 11th) Rockhampton Dementia Support Centre, 238 Richardson Road. Contact: 4928 1926 or email [email protected] DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500
ARAFMI – for friends and loved ones of people with mental illness - meets at Anglicare Musgrave St office in North Rockhampton from 12:30-3pm – starting January 27th. For more information contact Margaret from our Counselling and Family Support Services team on 4930 1500
Big Treble Jams – fortnightly on Tuesdays 3pm -5pm from October 4th at headspace– a music group for young people aged 12-25 interested in music and socializing with other young people. Bring and instrument and come and jam. No instrument – go anyway.
CCDA Committee meeting 2nd Monday of the month Next meeting 10am at Roseberry Community Services, 73 Davis St Allenstown. No meeting in January. Open to interested observers. RSVP to Secretary Carmel Marshall at [email protected]. Strategic cross sector issues will be discussed.
CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s)
Monthly meetings:
Banana Shire – 1st Monday – 12pm to 2pm at Biloela HospitalRockhampton – 2nd Tuesday – 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Community Health on the corner of Bolsover and Cambridge StreetCapricorn Coast – 2nd Wednesday – 9.30am to 10.30am at Capricorn Coast HospitalGladstone – 2nd Thursday – 1pm to 3pm at Gladstone Mental HealthCentral Highlands – 4th Tuesday – 10.30am to 12pm at Anglicare – Emerald Office
Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
CQ Community Suicide Prevention Network monthly meetings. For more information please contact Susan Ryan on 0400 658 125 or email the Network on [email protected]
DV Network Meeting. Last Wednesday of the month, 10 am – February to November. Rotating venues. Community of Practice model. All welcome. For more information or to be on the meeting reminder list please contact Laurene Carswell on [email protected]
Grow – mental health and personal growthGrow meetings are based on the learned experience of people who have come through significant mental and emotional challenges to a healthier and happier life. They provide acceptance, encouragement, friendship, inspiration and mutual support for participants.
Some of the problems Grow has helped people to manage are depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, isolation, grief, compulsions and diagnosed mental illnesses. People using the program describe a more connected, meaningful and happier life with greater resilience (emotional muscle) to meet life’s challenges.
CQ Grow meetings:ROCKHAMPTON: Every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm and every Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Community Health (Room 3), 82-86 Bolsover St. RockhamptonYEPPOON. Every Wednesday at 6.30 in John St Community Centre Yeppoon.EMERALD: Every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30 pm at the Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Yamala St, Emerald.GLADSTONE: Every Friday 10am tom 12pm at Anglicare, 50 Young St Gladstone.
Please ring 0408 577 403 or 0413 449 008 for any further information.Visit the website www.grow.org.au
Mental Health Carer’s Support Group, CYMHS Conference Room (Opposite Inpatient), Quarry St. Wednesday November 9th 2016 5.30 to 7.30 pm Free. Light Snacks, Tea/Coffee provided. RSVP: Lester Weston (Consumer Carer Consultant) on P: 07 4920 5500 or E: [email protected]
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
Rockhampton: Wednesday nights | 6pm | GumBi GumBi Rehabilitation Centre, 25 George Street Rockhampton
Rockhampton Friday lunchtime I 12.30 I Walali Neighbour Centre, 14b Cambridge Street
Yeppoon: Monday nights | 7.30pm | Room C, Community Centre 80 John Street Yeppoon
Emu Park Thursday nights. L 8.30pm l 42 Richard Street Emu Park Wheelchair access: Open Meeting (support people and non addicts can attend)
If you have any questions or queries or would like any further information please done hesitate to ask.
Local Phone No: 0478 497 237 National Line: 1300 652 820Website: www.na.org.au
Nar-Anon For families and FriendsEvery Tuesday night from 6.30pm. Community Health Building, Corner of Cambridge and Bolsover Sts: Cambridge St entrance., Enquiries: Lynn 0419732735Or call (02) 8004 1214 email: [email protected] www.naranon.com.au
Next Step: Suicide Support Group Meeting. Group open to people who have lost some-one through suicide and are interested in being part of a supportive network and raising awareness of the issue of suicide. For more information please contact Amanda on 0428 841 756 or email [email protected]
Peach Tree Parents. Tuesdays 10am -12noon. Serenity House, 15 Newton Avenue, Yeppoon. Early parenting is one of the most difficult times in anyone’s life. Peach Tree Parents provides an environment of understanding, acceptance and support. Parents are encourage to attend meetings however, the degree of participation is optional. Support groups don’t appeal to everyone. Sometimes just listening to others is extremely helpful. Babies and partners are welcome. Tea, coffee and morning tea are provided. For further information please contact the co-ordinator on 0487 756 633 or email [email protected]
PTSD Support Group - Walali Neighbourhood Centre & Australian Red Cross PHaMs. The groups are a closed, confidential group to support men and women who identify with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder under the guidance of psychologist Mandy Dexter. The groups are held on each Monday afternoon from 3:30 - 5pm, with the men's and women's groups on alternate weeks. Meetings are at the Walali Neighbour Centre, 14b Cambridge Street Rockhampton. Call 4922 0020 to enquire.
Rockhampton Bipolar Fellowship Support Group. Meetings held at the Community Health Centre via Cambridge street entrance. Time 7pm to 8 30pm on the third Tuesday each month. A member will be on the door until 7pm. Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided, gold coin donation if able to. Casual dress and casual thinking. You will not be under any pressure to speak to the members and every word will be confidential, what is said in the room stays in the room. Contact : [email protected] Ph : 0419 715 345. One on one counseling with 40yrs lived experience can be arranged and one off group meetings can be arranged.
Rockhampton Community Access & Equity Reference Group For further information please contact Bob Muir on 4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail: [email protected]
Rockhampton Interagency meetings at Rockhampton Regional Library, 2pm - 4pm: 11 August; 10 November. Rockhampton Interagency is an Open/General Cross-Sector Interagency Network in the Rockhampton Area which aims to support each other and to enhance the delivery of services across the spectrum of community needs. For further information please contact Bob Muir on 4936 8563: Mobile: 0457 102 707: E-mail: [email protected]
Rockhampton Mental Health Community of Practice. Third Wednesday of the month. 10am – 12pm. Relationships Australia Cnr Bersker and High Sts. Open to professionals, people with the lived experience of mental health challenges, carers, and all those interested in improving mental health support and awareness. For more information please contact Aaron Kenney on 4926 9726 or [email protected]
Rockhampton NAIDOC Committee members would like to welcome you all to the NAIDOC meetings at the Rockhampton Children & Family Centre behind Berserker State School. These meeting are held fortnightly at 10am with the next meeting being on Thursday 10th March 2016. New and fresh idea's that will help make this year's NAIDOC Week Celebrations something to remember, would be welcome. If you require any further information please contact l: [email protected] or the NAIDOC hotline : 0456 864 633
RYIN: The Rockhampton Youth Interagency Network (RYIN) meetings are now held on the first Tuesday of the month. CQU – Yaamba Road Campus, Building 35 (opposite Australia Post and next to coffee shop) 9.00am to 10.00am Chairperson – Jo Peace Secretary – Kylie O’Donnell : Kylie.O’[email protected]
SALT - School to Adult Life Transition Group occurring next Wednesday 24th February at 3.30pm – 4.30pm, 4th Wednesday of the month at 189 Musgrave Street Nth Rockhampton (across from Centrelink). Role of the Group:The School to Adult Life Transition Committee will:
Bring people together from across the sectors to discuss and find solutions to related issues for young people with a disability transitioning into further education or employment.
(Information sharing & networking) Identify issues preventing the successful collaboration of organisations across the sector
in regard to transition and successful outcomes for young people with disability.
(identify gaps – seek opportunities – partnerships)Undertake projects and activities that further the overall purpose of the group. Seek
funding where necessary.(seek opportunities - partnerships)
Stakeholders in the education, training and employment sectors; disability, mental health and community sectors, government representatives, parents, carers and young people with disability – all welcome to attend. Refreshments will be available.
Contact Julie Irwin: 4932-8000 /4932-8010 :M 0407 226 147: [email protected]
Salvation Army, 131 Park St, Nth Rockhampton.First Step Program. Weekly. 5.30 Tuesday nights. A step by step journey of education, intervention and recovery for people with addiction and their family and friends. Ph 4923 5600 and leave details.
Sea Change: A six session, facilitated small group program for families whose lives have been impacted by drug and alcohol issues and/or mental health issues. Call 4923 5600 to reserve a place.
Very Important Families: A monthly group continuing from Sea Change to support families/supporters. Call 4923 5600 to reserve a place.
Free breakfast and morning tea 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Time out for carers: Carers Qld, 1/83 West Street, Starting Fri 15 April, 10am – 12 noon. Free. . Rockhampton Carers Qld is starting a support group for Carers who currently care for someone living with mental illness ( a family member, friend or neighbour). Morning tea provided There will also be a range of social events coming up over the next few months. For more information or to R.S.V.P contact Pauline on 49214486
True Colours is a support group for young people aged 14-19 in the Rainbow communityThe group catches up fortnightly on Tuesdays from 3-5pm from June 14th at headspace Rockhampton. Light afternoon tea is provided.
YEPPOON. Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
AA Meeting Yeppoon - Friday 7:30pm Open meeting. Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St, Yeppoon
Yeppoon - Sunday 9:00am Open meeting Workshop C (d'stairs), Comm Dvlpmnt Ctr. 78 John Street Yeppoon Open Spiritual Concepts meeting. Yeppoon Spiritual Concepts Group
Yeppoon - Sunday 7:30pm Big Book study Workshop Room B, Community Development Centre, 78 John St. Yeppoon Open Big Book Study
YEPPOON Alzheimer’s Association of Qld. Capricorn Coast Carer’s Support Group, Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskyn Drive, Hidden Valley, Yeppoon: first Tuesday of each month 1.00pm – 3pm Contact information: Phone 4928 1926 Email [email protected]
YEPPOON: Capricorn Coast Interagency Network Meeting, The Cap Coast Interagency Network Meetings are held quarterly – the next meeting is Wednesday 9 November 20162pm – 3.30pm Venue: Capricorn Coast PCYC Leadership Development Centre (old Sport & Recreation Centre) 170 Matthew Flinders Drive Cooee Bay
2017 Meeting DatesWednesdays 8 February, 10 May, 9 August, 8 November 2017
Contact: Sue Hamilton PH: 07 4913 3840. Sue.Hamilton@ livingstone.qld.gov.au
YEPPOON. Capricorn Coast Type 2 Diabetes Support Group. A support group for people with Type 2 Diabetes and their carers. Second Saturday of the month at 10am from Feb to Nov. Capricrn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskyn Dr. Yeppoon. For more information please contact Lisa White on 0417 537 408.
YEPPOON. Carers’ Support Group, First Tuesday of each month. 1pm -3pm Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service, 8 Hoskin Drive, Hidden Valley – for carers and people living with memory loss. This monthly group is designed to support and assist with feelings experienced by carers and people living with memory loss.. Phone 4928 1926 or email [email protected]. DEMENTIA HELPLINE 1800 100 500
YEPPOON: The bi- monthly meeting of the Capricorn Coast Community Access Group will be held in the meeting room at the Capricorn Coast Hospital on Hoskyn Drive, Yeppoon at 10.00 am. For more information please contact Ray Thompson on [email protected]
YEPPOON. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community is invited to Lure Living Café, Anzac Parade, Main Beach, every Thursday 2pm onwards. Contact [email protected] or 0474 764 889; or, just come along – no appointment needed.
YEPPOON. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – Community Access every Friday, 2pm onwards, Community Centre (Main Building – Visiting Services Room) 80 John St. Yeppoon. Contact [email protected] or 0474 764 889; or, just come along
YEPPOON. Livingstone Community Development Centre (CDC) User Group Meeting: Meetings are held every 2 months at the CDC Garage10 Johns St. Everyone Welcome. Share Ideas for the CDC. Meet the Livingstone Shire Council Manager Community Wellbeing. Provide Feedback. Plan CDC Events. For more information including the next date please phone: 4913 3840
YEPPOON. Narcotics Anonymous. Mondays Workshop Room C, Community Centre, 80 John St. Call 0478 497 237 – before attending meeting.
YEPPOON. WHO – Women Helping Others – Fun, Friendship & ConnectednessEncouraging women who would love to live a heart-centred life to join us for a monthly gathering at Searenity House. Therapists from the house, along with guest speakers will share with you the tools to live your life more peacefully. Some of the offerings available:
Aromatherapy; Reflexology; Personal Development; Creative Art; Yoga, Meditation.1st Monday of the month; Searenity House, 15 Newton Avenue, YEPPOON. 10am-11.30am. Cost $5pp. To register your interest, please contact Marianne on 0417719657
BILOELA for Banana Shire: CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). Monthly meetings: 1st Monday – 12pm to 2pm at Biloela HospitalContact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
BILOELA.: Colour Me Calm is a group finding resilience, mindfulness and fun through colouring. Baptist Church from 9:30-11am – from February 8th, morning tea provided and transport available. Contact Trish or Hannah on 4992 2421
MOURA. Moura Interagency Network Meeting. For further information please contact Debbie Palmes on [email protected] or 0428 712 387. Meetings are usually held 2nd Monday of the second month.
GLADSTONE: Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to maintain sobriety and who offer to share their recovery experience freely with other who have a drinking problem. The program AA suggests consists basically of “Twelve Steps” designed for personal recovery from alcoholism …. The only requirement to be an AA member is the DESIRE to stop drinking.
Gladstone - Monday 12:00pm Open meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone Open ID
Gladstone - Wednesday 7:00pm Steps meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone
Gladstone - Thursday 12:00pm Open meeting Star of the Sea Church Hall Cnr Goondoon & Herbert St Gladstone Open ID
Gladstone - Tuesday 7:00pm Open meeting Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone Gladstone Group
Gladstone - Sunday 10:00am Spiritual concept meeting Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone
Gladstone - Friday 7:00pm Neighbourhood Centre 105 Toolooa St Gladstone
GLADSTONE: Interagency Meeting, third Wednesday of the month, 11am, Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon St. Contact Andrea on 4976 6358
GLADSTONE: CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). Monthly meetings: 2nd Thursday – 1pm to 3pm at Gladstone Mental Health
Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
EMERALD Interagency meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month 9am. -11am. . For more information please contact Bec Hall on [email protected] or 4980 6345
EMERALD. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Emerald: Women's mutual support group meets at the Emerald Pottery Club from 9am for a morning of creativity and craft, social support and looking after ourselves and each other. Newcomers welcome: for more information contact Anglicare on 4982 4062
EMERALD. Every Thursday, Emerald: Men's mutual support group meets at the AnglicareCQ office in School Lane to get out of the house, get to know each other, and do some practical work in a friendly, welcoming environment. Newcomers welcome: for more information contact Anglicare on 4982 4062
EMERALD – FOR Central Highlands. CQ Mental Health Interagency Stakeholder Meetings (formally Local Network Groups LNG’s). 4th Tuesday – 10.30am to 12pm at Anglicare – Emerald Office. Contact – Susie Cameron [email protected] 4920 5500 or 0447 511 927
Sandy Paton FacilitatorPh: 07 4939 4504Mb: 0407 178 597