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Crohn's & Colitis Australia Support Groups are self help or mutual aid groups. This means that all of the members of the group, including the facilitator are impacted by Crohn's or colitis. It is an environment where everyone has something to contribute, and where everyone can receive empathy, support and understanding. Support Groups are beneficial to all people experiencing IBD regardless of what part of the journey they are on. Whether a person has recently been diagnosed, coming to grips with understanding IBD and going through feelings of grief and loss, or a person who has been in remission for some time, there are known benefits for participating in a Support Group.
Studies have been conducted regarding Chronic Illness Support Groups indicate that compared to non-participants, group participants reported a more positive outlook on life, greater satisfaction with the medical care they received, reduced psychosomatic symptoms, increased sense of mastery, increased self-esteem, and reduced feelings of shame and isolation.
For more information, or to register your interest in attending a support group, or starting a group in your area, please phone 1800 138 029 or email.
CCA is committed to developing a network of Support Groups nation wide, however, suitable volunteers to facilitate new groups are needed. Full training and support is provided to members who wish to become support group facilitators. If you would like to learn more about becoming a support group facilitator please call or email us.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN NEW SOUTH WALES
CENTRAL COAST
Ample, secure parking and convenient public toilets available. Tea, coffee and light
refreshments supplied.
CHATSWOOD
Time/date: 6.30pm - 8.30pm, First Tuesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb 7, Mar 6, April 3,
May 1, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 14, Dec 4)
Venue: Club Willoughby (Willoughby Legion Ex-Services Club), 26 Crabbes Ave, Willoughby, 2068
CANTERBURY
Time/date: 7:00pm - 9.00pm, Third Tuesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb 21, Mar 20, Apr 17,
May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 – Christmas Dinner)
Venue: Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, Grill Restaurant, 20-26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park, 2193
WEST HOXTON *NEW*
Time/date: 7:30pm, Last Wednesday of every month (2012 dates - Jan 25, Feb 29, Mar 28, Apr 25,
May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 31, Nov 28)
Venue: Shop 13A, 394-400 Corner Fifteenth Ave & Edmondson Ave, West Hoxton, NSW 2179
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SUPPORT GROUPS IN QUEENSLAND
BRISBANE SOUTH
Time/date: 7pm, Last Tuesday every second month (2012 dates - Feb 28, April 24, June 26)
Venue: Coffee Club, 1428 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt - Parking available underneath Directions: Enter driveway on the left just past Coffee Club between IGA Express and Day & Night
Pharmacy. Look for CCA sign on the table or ask at the counter. Drinks/Food available
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IBD
Inaugural meeting held 16th November 2011; further meetings planned for 2012; dates, venue & other details yet to be confirmed.
Phone Gabby on 0402 409 101 or CCA Qld on 1800 071 072 or email us for info and bookings. Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.
LILYDALE
Time/date: 8pm, First Monday of the month (2012 dates - Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4)
Venue: Lilydale Lake Community Room, Swansea Rd, Lilydale, VIC 3140
TEMPLESTOWE
Time/date: 7.30pm, First Wednesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb 1, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6)
Venue: Bullen and Templestowe Senior Citizens Centre, Corner Manningham Rd and Balmoral Ave,
Lower Templestowe, VIC 3107 (MEL Ref 33 A9)
MOUNT WAVERLEY
Time/date: 7:30pm, Second Tuesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8,
Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11)
Venue: Alvie Hall, Corner High Street Road and Alvie Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
COBURG
Please note change in time and location. This meeting will now be held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. The first meeting will take place at a new venue in February 2012. Time, date and venue to be confirmed.
Time/date: 7.30pm, First Tuesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5, Jul 3,
Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4)
Venue: Betty Day Centre, Rooms 1 & 2, 67 Argyle St, St Kilda, VIC 3182 (Melways Map Ref 58C9)
Please note change in time. This meeting is now held on on FIRST Tuesday of the month.
SHEPPARTON
Call 1800 138 029 or email us for info and bookings. Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
New Support Group in development for 2012.
Call 1800 138 029 or email us for info and bookings. Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Expressions of interest have been given regarding starting a Support Groups in WA. CCA is currently working towards developing groups and are currently looking for people who are interested in facilitating a group. Please contact CCA on 1800 138 029 or email if you would like to find out more information about facilitating or participating in a Support Group in one of these areas or if you are interested in starting a group in your own area.
Call 1800 138 029 or email us for info and bookings. Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN ACT
CANBERRA *NEW*
Time/date: 7.00-9.00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month (2012 dates - Feb 1, Mar 7, April 4, May 2, Jun 6)
Venue: Room 2, Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street, Hughes ACT 2605
Call 1800 138 029 or email us for info and bookings. Please provide contact details in case of cancellation.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN TASMANIA
Expressions of interest have been given regarding starting a Support Groups in Tasmania. CCA is currently working towards developing groups in Tasmania and are currently looking for people who are interested in facilitating a group. Please contact CCA on 1800 138 029 or email if you would like to find out more information about facilitating or participating in a Support Group in one of these areas or if you are interested in starting a group in your own area.
SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
Expressions of interest have been given regarding starting a Support Groups in NT. CCA is currently working towards developing groups and are currently looking for people who are interested in facilitating a group. Please contact CCA on 1800 138 029 or email if you would like to find out more information about facilitating or participating in a Support Group in one of these areas or if you are interested in starting a group in your own area.