Government
Australian Government Directory
The Government Online Directory is a guide to the structure, organisations and key people in the Australian Government.
http://www.directory.gov.au/index.php
Australia Post
Information on all Australia Post's mailing delivery, retail and speciality services including paying bills. http://www.auspost.com.au/
Medical Support Groups
Alzheimer's Australia Gold Coast Inc
Alzheimer's Australia Gold Coast provides support services to people with dementia and their families
Phone: 55 940 270. http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=1359
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Ltd (CFQ) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation which provides counselling and support services to over 700 Queenslanders affected by cystic fibrosis and their families.
Phone: 3359 8000 http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/qldcontactus/
Deaf Children Australia
Provides information, advocacy, support services and educational resources that respond to the needs of these children and their families. Phone 1800 645 916. TTY 1800 508 523 or helpline@deafchildren.org.au . http://www.deafchildrenaustralia.org.au/
Lymphoma Support & Research Association
To support those touched by Lymphoma, raise awareness of the disease and help fund research for a cure.
Phone: 3030 5050 http://www.lymphoma.org.au/
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Did you know Macular Degeneration causes blindness. Are you at risk? Test yourself here on the Amsler Grid. It is also important to have your eyes checked regularly for early detection. http://www.mdfoundation.com.au/
Parkinson’s Qld Inc
Provides support and assistance through activities such as telephone advisory services and face-to-face meetings with People with Parkinson's, their families and friends. Phone: 3397 7555. http://www.parkinsons-qld.org.au/
Prostate Cancer Support Group, Queensland
The support groups work within their own communities to provide support to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and their families.
http://www.qldcancer.com.au/Prostate/StatewideActivities.html#GoldCoast
Support Organisations
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc
Provides a range of services and supports including crisis intervention, counselling for women and children, groups for women and children, court assistance, men's programs, community education and training, community awareness activities as well as been the driver for the Gold Coast Domestic Violence Integrated Response. http://www.domesticviolence.com.au/
Abused Child Trust
The Abused Child Trust works to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in Australia.
Phone 5537 5040. http://www.abusedchildtrust.com.au/
Parentline
Is a confidential telephone counselling service providing professional counselling and support for parents and care-givers in Queensland. Phone 1300 30 1300. http://www.parentline.com.au/home_ParentLine.aspx?s=11
Solace
Is a self-help organisation who offers support and friendship to those grieving the loss of a partner.
The group meets at Pacific Fair Community Room (above Rockmans) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month at 10.30 am. For more details please contact Solace on 5580 7034.
Local Groups
Forum Communicators Assn Inc
Founded in Brisbane -1941, promotes confidence and personal growth through the continued practice of public speaking and meeting skills, in a supportive environment. Established Forums in Palm Beach/Currumbin and Tweed Heads/Coolangatta and many areas throughout Qld. Check out our website for a Forum near you http://www.forumcommunicators.asn.au/
Carers Queensland
Carers Queensland has a Community Services Officer who manages the Gold Coast Regional Service at Elanora. The purpose of the service is to support the carer in their home.
Carers Queensland is the peak body for carers in Queensland dedicated to advancing the recognition of the carers’ role. The organisation responds to the needs of carers by providing information, community development, support services and advocacy.
The office is located at Unit 4/2 Saffron Street, Elanora, phone 5522 6244. http://www.carersqld.asn.au/
Zonta Club of Southern Gold Coast
A club for business and professional women to advance the status of women worldwide. For further information call Betty on 5524 5374. Details
Friendship Force of Gold Coast Inc
The Friendship Force is an international, non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit organization with more than 367 clubs in 55 countries worldwide, with 25 clubs operating in Australia. Home hosted exchanges between clubs are organised which creates the opportunity to travel to new and exciting countries around the world thereby meeting and making friends with people from many cultures and walks of life.
The Gold Coast Club meets at 1.30pm on the 3rd Sunday each month in the Community Room upstairs at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre; however it is advisable to check before each meeting as on occasion an alternative venue is used.
For more information on how to join, and details on this great organisation please phone President Miri on 5501 5202, Membership Director Barb on 5534 7705 or visit their website at http://www.friendshipforcegoldcoast.org.au/
Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council
The Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council was established to create a high industry standard to ensure that the purchase of a lifetime of holiday accommodation under the timeshare principle, is handled ethically and correctly. http://www.athoc.com.au/