What's on in QLD

Here you will find support groups, workshops, and activities specifically set up for people with depression, their carers, family members and friends.  If a phone number is provided, please be sure to call first to verify details.

Exploring Moods and Emotions Seminar

In this seminar Jo explores what drives our moods and explains unstable emotions as essentially the product of the subconscious mind. Anger, anxiety, fear, rage, grief and depression will be discussed.
Where: 57 Sparkles Road Bray Park BRISBANE
When: November 15 2008
Times: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Contact: Register your interest via phone or email.
Phone: 07 3882 5283
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Cost: $40 per person or $70 per married couple

Where: Pendicup Community Centre 365 Samsonvale Road WARNER
When: September 1 – 5 2008
Times: NA
Contact: Register your interest via phone or email.
Phone: 07 3882 5283
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Cost: $400 per person or $700 per married couple


Holistic approach to recovery from depression Know persons on drugs for depression or been there yourself?

One in four Australians are being treated chemically for depression. This talk offers you the alternatives: holistic counselling in tandem with complementary therapies.

"Drugs, depression, suicide" An exploration of the latest research showing the serious adverse consequences of drugs particularly SSRI's in the treatment of depression for children, adolescents and adults. Alternatives to drugging persons for depression are considered.

Date/times: Thu, 8. August 2008 ACT: 7pm QLD: 7pm NSW: 7pm VIC: 7pm, SA: 7pm TAS: 7pm NT: 6.30pm WA: 5pm
Costs: $35 How to register: Just call us on 08 9726 1504 with your payment details or send us an email with your (1) full name, (2) payment details, (3) contact phone number and (4) the city & state you are calling from. How to dial in: All you need is a land line phone from within Australia. You will receive all the dial-in details by email or phone once your payment is received. We are able to take your payments by credit card or cheque. For more information log on to: http://www.sophiacollege.com/joomla/content/category/11/31/43/

Course: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
MBSR is an educational course designed to show participants how to bring formal and informal mindfulness practices (including meditation and yoga) into everyday life as a way of managing change and difficult times with greater ease. It is especially beneficial for those experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. 
When: To Be Advised, For private Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programmes please email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Cost: $440 (includes CDs, workbook) ‘Earlybird' and Concession prices also available
Contact Details: Alison Keane on 07 3311 2678 or 0402 795 796 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Web Site: www.alisonkeane.com.au 

Support Groups

Try contacting your local community centre, council or mental health service for appropriate support groups in your area.

GROW Support Groups
GROW support groups are held across Australia.  Groups meet weekly and involve a 12 step program. GROW offers anonymity and confidentiality to group members. Group meetings are small and are run by members.
When: See website for details
Where: See website for details
Contact: See website for details
Website: www.grow.net.au

Postnatal Depression Support Group
8 week support group for women who have had a baby in the last 12 months, and are not coping or have been diagnosed with PND.  The Course is facilitated by a registered psychologist, who is also available for individual counselling. 
When: every Wednesday
Time: 1 – 3pm
Where: Maroochy Baptist Church,
Wises Road, Buderim
Sunshine Coast
Cost: bulk billed with GP referral (if applicable) 
Contact: Lisa Lindley 0417540820

Workshops/Activities/Courses/Programs

ANXIETY: THE FACTS A program to give you better understanding of Anxiety Disorders. This program will conducted by Maureen Board ( Co– founder of The Panic Anxiety Disorder Association QLD Inc)
When: Saturday 31st May 9:30am to 2:30pm Sunday 1st June 9:30am to 2:30pm
Where: Meeting Room Kawana Community Hall Nanyima Street BUDDINA
Cost: Free of Charge (Limited numbers, please register)
Contact: Maureen or David 33534851 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Workshops in EFT and Breathing Techniques
Through this unique combination of revolutionary breathing methods and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) meridian tapping, you can learn how to release blocked negative energy to improve your emotional wellbeing.
Where: Caloundra (Sunshine Coast) and Hawthorne (Brisbane),
When: usually on Saturdays.
Contact: Wendy on (07) 5491 2160
Website: www.buteykoplus.com

FIT 2 Beat Depression
This is an innovative program for depression sufferers combining a number of proven methodologies in the treatment of depression including cognitive group therapy, education and structured group exercise.
Where: Brisbane
When: visit website for more details
Contact: Doug Burke (07) 3300 6845, or 0419 963 142 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Website: www.therafit.com.au

For carers, family members and friends

Carers, Family and Friends Links

HEAD HELD HIGH "Living Beyond Suicide"
This group is only for young people who have already lost a loved one, friend, school-mate or work colleague to suicide. Its aim is to provide a place for youth to be able to express their feelings in an open environment without being embarrassed/shy by the presence of their parents for example, and to share with others who have experienced a similar loss. A professional facilitator guides the group and it is free to attend.
Where: Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre,
Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree QLD 4558
When: the last Thursday every month 4.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
 

Contact: Cassie Harrison, (07) 5476 9375 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 

Website: www.headhigh.org