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Support and Networking - Brisbane

• Al-Anon Family Groups (Alateen)  - Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of someone close. 

• Amyloidosis Support Groups - Face to face support groups, resources, phone and e-mail help and guidance. Also have and email support group.
   
• Autism Development and Parenting Therapies Forum (ADAPT)
   
• Cancer Carers Support - Grief Support, Public Speaking Service, Inspirational Books and Poetry, Pain Management Advice and Asbestos Disease Information and Support.
   
• Dads in Distress - A dedicated support group of men whose immediate concern is to stem the present trend of male suicide due to the trauma of divorce or separation. Click on Meetings for details on the Noosa branch.
   
• Emotions Anonymous - International organisation with a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, that aims
  to help people with emotional difficulties.
   
• Parent to Parent Association Queensland  - A network of parents who have a son or daughter with a disability.
   
• Queensland AIDS Council
   
• Relationships Australia - An organisation that offers resources to couples, individuals and families to help enhance and 
  support relationships.
   
• SIDS and Kids Queensland
   
• United Synergies - A not-for-profit company supporting young people, families and communities.
   
• Alternatives to Violence Project AVPQ is a growing community of people who support those actively seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict. Members share experiences, skills, information and their time. It is a multicultural, independent, non-profit association of trained volunteers, offering experiential workshops that help people to change their lives.
   
• Alzheimers Association of Queensland - 3857 4043
• Arthritis Queensland
• Brisbane Actionweb for Refugee Collaboration ( BARC) seeks to network the diverse range of refugee support groups in SE QLD. We list social & fundraising events, meetings & information to help people get involved in the sector.
• Brisbane Rape & Incest Survivors Support Centre runs groups for women survivors of sexual violence (either as children or adults)
• CareForce Recovery Ministries
• Charis - Support group for those who have a family member with a substance abuse problem.
• Childbirth Education Association Brisbane
• Children by Choice
• Council on the Ageing Qld Inc & Seniors Interest Branch
• Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
• depressioNet is an online service for information, help and support for people living with depression and their friends and family. We need volunteers to help us help others.
• The Eating Disorders Resource Group
• Inter - Country Adoptee Support Network (ICASN) are a non profit network, seeking to support inter-country adoptees within Qld 
• Mens Health & Wellbeing Association Qld Inc.(MHWAQ) is a Non Profit / Non Government Organisation dedicated to the creation of spaces, places and experiences for the physical, social, emotional and spiritual healing and development of Men and Boys. Our Mission is to create, promote, support and endorse a diverse range of events, services, research and activities for the health and wellbeing of Men and Boys. 
• Overeaters Anonymous (OA) "Do you eat when you are not hungry? Is your food intake and/or weight affecting the way you live your life? Give yourself a chance to recover. 
• Life Stream Foundation provides Sport and Recreation opportunities to people with an intellectual disability. The programs focus on friendships and social skills as well as participation for all.  
• Queensland Advocacy Incorporated  
• Queensland Amputee Golf Association Inc (QAGA) A registered association and charity promoting and providing golf as a viable form of rehabilitation and recreation to amputees in Queensland.
• The Queensland Association for Mental Health
• The Queensland Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association Of Queensland Inc.
• Reflux Infants Support Association Inc (RISA Inc)
  RISA Inc is a non-profit community support group which aims to encourage and give confidence and moral support to families of infants with problems associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux.
• Royal Australian Regiment - Queensland Division
• Schizophrenia Fellowship of South Queensland Inc
• Wesley Mission Brisbane, an outreach of the Albert Street Uniting Church, is one of Brisbane's longest-established welfare ministries. It provides care and comfort and support to thousands of men, women and children through a network of Aged Care facilities and community services throughout the greater Brisbane region.
• White Wreath Association Inc created to bring attention to the increasing number of people who suicide in Australia every year. The White Wreath Association was founded in 1999 by Fanita, the mother of a suicide victim. The association will continue to speak out until changes are made. The White Wreath Association is non-political, non-denominational, anti-discriminatory. Suicide affects all walks of life, all cultures and all ages.
• See our Education section for lists of Education Support groups.

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