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Contents
City of Gold Coast Councillors ……………………………………………………….6
City of Gold Coast contacts………………………………………………..…..………9
State Government contacts . ………………………………………………………….5
Feral Government contacts ......................... ………………………………………16
A – Z Guide ……………………………………………………………………………..18
Accommodation Services ……………………………………………………………18
Aged Care Accommodation Services…………………………………………..…......18
Crisis and Emergency Accommodation……………………………...…………….….24
Disability Accommodation Services …………………………………………………..26
General Accommodation Services ……………………………………………………28
Youth Accommodation Services ………………………………………………………31
Advocacy Services ……………………………………………………………………32
General Advocacy Services ……………………………………………………………32
Ageing Services ……………………………………………………………………….38
Ageing Accommodation ……………………………………………………….............38
Ageing Information and Counselling…………………………………………..…....…42
Ageing Respite and Activity Centres ................................................................... 46
Carer Information ................................................................................................ 50
General Ageing Services ..................................................................................... 52
Home Care and Safety Services ......................................................................... 59
Seniors Clubs and Social Groups ........................................................................ 63
Animal Services ................................................................................................ 71
Animal Clubs and Hobbies .................................................................................. 71
General Animal Services ..................................................................................... 73
Child and Youth Services ................................................................................. 75
Child Protection Services .................................................................................... 75
General Child and Youth Services ...................................................................... 77
Play Groups and Childcare ................................................................................. 89
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Communication and Information ................................................................... 106
Community Information and Referral Services .................................................. 106
General Communication and Information .......................................................... 110
Community Clubs and Interest Groups ......................................................... 114
Community Service Clubs ................................................................................. 114
General Community Clubs ................................................................................ 140
Community Halls and Neighbourhood Centres ............................................ 180
Community Halls ............................................................................................... 180
Neighbourhood Centres .................................................................................... 181
Crisis and Emergency Services ..................................................................... 183
Abuse and Assault Services .............................................................................. 183
Crisis and Emergency Accommodation ............................................................. 185
General Crisis and Emergency Services ........................................................... 187
Youth Crisis and Emergency Services .............................................................. 196
Cultural and Migrant Services ........................................................................ 198
General Cultural Groups ................................................................................... 198
Migrant Services ............................................................................................... 201
Disability Services........................................................................................... 202
Carer Information .............................................................................................. 202
Disability Accommodation Services ................................................................... 204
Disability Employment and Training Services .................................................... 206
Disability Information and Counselling............................................................... 210
Disability Respite and Activity Centres .............................................................. 214
General Disability Services................................................................................ 217
Education ......................................................................................................... 238
Adult Education ................................................................................................. 238
General Education Programs ............................................................................ 240
Special Education Programs ............................................................................. 248
Youth Employment and Training Services ......................................................... 250
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Employment and Training .............................................................................. 251
General Employment and Training Services ..................................................... 251
Environment and Conservation ..................................................................... 264
Environment and Conservation Local History .................................................... 264
Environmental Action and Conservation ............................................................ 268
Health Services ............................................................................................... 269
Ageing Health Services ..................................................................................... 269
Allied Health ...................................................................................................... 272
Dental and Oral Health ...................................................................................... 274
Drug and Alcohol Services ................................................................................ 275
General Health Services ................................................................................... 279
Hearing Services ............................................................................................... 289
Home Care and Safety Services ....................................................................... 293
Hospitals ........................................................................................................... 297
Mental Health Services ..................................................................................... 298
Palliative Care ................................................................................................... 304
Sexual Support Services and Counselling ......................................................... 304
Specialist Outpatient Clinics .............................................................................. 306
Indigenous Services ....................................................................................... 309
General Indigenous Services ............................................................................ 309
Indigenous Health Services ............................................................................... 311
Indigenous Support Services and Counselling .................................................. 311
Information and Counselling .......................................................................... 312
General Support Services and Counselling ....................................................... 312
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) ............................................. 334
Loss and Grief Support Services and Counselling............................................. 334
Suicide and Self Harm Information .................................................................... 335
Legal Assistance and Information Services .................................................. 336
General Legal Assistance and Information ........................................................ 336
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Mediation and Ombudsman Support ................................................................. 346
Recreation and Leisure ................................................................................... 348
Crafts ................................................................................................................ 348
Fitness Activities ............................................................................................... 354
General Recreation and Leisure ........................................................................ 355
Indoor Recreation and Leisure .......................................................................... 371
Outdoor Recreation and Leisure ....................................................................... 373
Performing Arts and Music ................................................................................ 377
Personal Development Activities ....................................................................... 391
Self Help........................................................................................................... 392
General Self Help Services ............................................................................... 392
Sport................................................................................................................. 395
Aquatic Sports ................................................................................................... 395
Field Team Sports ............................................................................................. 405
Indoor Sports..................................................................................................... 425
Outdoor Sports .................................................................................................. 432
Sports Clubs...................................................................................................... 447
Transport Services .......................................................................................... 472
Community Transport ........................................................................................ 472
General Transport Services............................................................................... 475
Volunteering .................................................................................................... 477
General Volunteering Services .......................................................................... 477
Welfare Assistance and Services................................................................... 481
General Welfare and Support Services ............................................................. 481
Meals on Wheels ............................................................................................... 488
Index.......................................................................................................................
490
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City of Gold Coast Councillors
Mayor Councillor Tom Tate
P 07 5581 5283
E [email protected]
Division 1 and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Donna Gates
P 07 5581 6301
M 0424 778 999
E [email protected]
Division 2
Councillor William Owen-Jones
P 07 5582 8555
E [email protected]
Division 3
Councillor Cameron Caldwell
P 07 5581 1680
E [email protected]
Division 4
Councillor Kristyn Boulton
P 07 5581 6434
M 0429 772 952
E [email protected]
Division 5
Councillor Peter Young
P 07 5582 8400
M 0414 180 118
E [email protected]
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Division 6
Councillor Dawn Crichlow OAM
P 07 5581 6280
M 0414 180 677
E [email protected]
Division 7
Councillor Gary J Baildon AM
P 07 5581 6760
M 0407 171 888
E [email protected]
Division 8
Councillor Bob La Castra
P 07 5582 8206
M 0414 180 008
E [email protected]
Division 9
Councillor Glenn Tozer
P 07 5581 1883
E [email protected]
Division 10
Councillor Paul Taylor
P 07 5581 6171
M 0439 226 521
E [email protected]
Division 11
Councillor Hermann Vorster
P 07 5581 7282
M 0405 414 931
E [email protected]
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Division 12
Councillor Pauline Young
P 07 5581 6382
M 0475 677 181
E [email protected]
Division 13
Councillor Daphne McDonald
P 07 5581 6228
M 0414 180 013
E [email protected]
Division 14
Councillor Gail O’Neill
P 07 5581 5275
M 0438 810 023
E [email protected]
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Council of the City of Gold Coast Contacts
General
Animal management............................................................................07 5667 5990
Bruce Bishop carpark..........................................................................07 5667 5986
Cemetery enquiries.............................................................................07 5581 6640
City building maintenance...................................................................07 5667 5974
Plumbing and electrical repairs (council structures) – 7am – 5pm
City cleaning........................................................................................07 5667 5974
Litter, BBQ/toilet/street/beach cleaning
City pounds
Coombabah.........................................................................................07 5581 7600
Stapylton..............................................................................................07 3807 0580
Dog registration...................................................................................07 5667 5987
Graffiti hotline (Monday–Friday)..........................................................07 5667 5974
Jobs at City of Gold Coast...................................................................1300 737 962
Lifeguard services (24 hours)..............................................................0414 180 986
Navigation locks maintenance.............................................................07 5667 5974
Boobegan Creek and Monterey Keys – 24 hours
Park bookings cityofgoldcoast/parkbookings......................................07 5667 5972
Parking enquiries City Parking............................................................07 5667 5989
Parks and landscape maintenance.....................................................07 5667 5974
Road landscape maintenance, street trees – 7am – 5pm
Permits and licensing, food, filming, advertising.................................07 5667 5987
Planning enquiries centre....................................................................07 5582 8708
Pool fence compliance and enquiries..................................................07 5667 5978
Roads, drainage and foreshore maintenance…………………….……07 5667 5974
Repairs for roads, footpaths, bikeways, drainage, lakes,
beaches and foreshores – Monday–Friday, 7am – 5pm
Trees – Tree removals........................................................................07 5582 8688
Water quality testing – 8am – 4.30pm................................................07 5581 1960
Disasters and emergencies
Disaster hotline...................................................................................1800 606 000
After Hours Emergencies....................................................................1800 637 000
State Emergency Service............................................................................13 2500
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Customer service centres
Monday to Friday 8.15am – 4.30pm
Broadbeach......................................................61 Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters
Bundall.....................................................................................................8 Karp Crt
Burleigh Heads...........................................................................................Park Ave
Coolangatta.................................Level 1 The Strand, Cnr Marine Pde & Dutton St
Helensvale...............................................Lindfield Road (Cnr Sir John Overall Drv)
Nerang.............................................................................833 Southport Nerang Rd
Palm Beach....................................................................................22 Eleventh Ave
Southport.............................................................................................47 Nerang St
Upper Coomera.......................................................Abraham Rd (Cnr Reserve Rd)
Aquatic centres
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.................................................................07 5582 8282
Marine Pde, Southport
Helensvale, Rugby Lane....................................................................07 5573 5797
Miami, Pacific Ave..............................................................................07 5572 8870
Mudgeeraba, Robert St......................................................................07 5530 5288
Nerang, Martin St...............................................................................07 5578 1976
Palm Beach, Thrower Dr....................................................................07 5534 4188
Upper Coomera, Abraham Rd (cnr Reserve Rd)…………………..….07 5582 9325
Woongoolba/Stapylton, Jacobs Well Rd............................................07 5546 2644
Community centres
Community centre bookings
Cityofgoldcoast.com.au/communitycentres
Albert Waterways........................................................................ ......07 5667 5986
Sunshine Blvd (cnr Hooker Blvd), Mermaid Waters
Banksia Park, 27 Crescent Ave, Hope Island............................ .......07 5667 5986
Bert Swift, 11 Centurion Cr, Nerang........................................... .......07 5578 2457
Burleigh Waters, 131 Christine Ave.......................................... .... ....07 5667 5986
Carrara, Nielsens Rd.................................................................. .......07 5579 9919
Coomera Community Space, 133 Finnegan Way………………. ..…..07 5667 5986
Coomera Neighbourhood, 65 Beattie Rd.................................. .........07 5529 8087
Elanora, 26 Galleon Way............................................................... .....0429 619 171
Fradgley Hall, Park Ave, Burleigh Heads...................................... .....07 5667 5986
Helensvale, 31-33 Discovery Dr...................................................... ...07 5573 6920
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Helensvale – Community and Cultural...............................................07 5667 5986
Sir John Overall Dr
Jacobs Well, 27 Bay Dr......................................................................07 5667 5986
Kirra Hill, Powell Crs, Coolangatta.....................................................07 5667 5986
Labrador, 57 Billington St...................................................................07 5667 5986
Lynne Richardson, Gidgee Crt, Molendinar.......................................07 5597 5622
Marj Shipman, 91 Hansford Rd, Coombabah....................................07 5529 6719
Mermaid Beach, 2439 Gold Coast Hwy.............................................07 5667 5986
Mudgeeraba Music Centre.................................................................0414 526 292
Somerset Dr (Firth Park)
Nerang Community Hall, 34 Price St.................................................0401 045 210
Nerang Bicentennial..........................................................................07 5667 5986
833 Southport Nerang Rd
Ormeau Centre, 3 Cuthbert Dr..........................................................07 5667 5986
Oxenford/Coomera – Youth..............................................................07 5529 8087
25 Leo Graham Way
Pacific Pines Community Hub...........................................................07 5667 5986
136 Pacific Pines Boulevard, Pacific Pines
Paradise Point, Grice Ave.................................................................07 5667 5986
Parkwood/Arundel, Napper Rd, Arundel...........................................07 5574 5597
Pimpama School of Arts, 15 Clark Way............................................0407 370 592
Robina, 196 Robina Town Centre Dr................................................07 5667 5986
Runaway Bay, Lae Dr.......................................................................07 5667 5986
Runaway Bay – Youth, 379 Oxley Dr...............................................07 5667 5986
Southport, 6 Lawson St....................................................................07 5667 5986
Springbrook Hall, 3-11 Carricks Rd..................................................07 5533 5588
Studio Village, 87 Village Way..........................................................07 5529 8253
Tallebudgera Valley..........................................................................07 5667 5986
611 Tallebudgera Creek Rd
Thrower House, Thrower Dr, Palm Beach.......................................07 5581 1662
Tugun, 414 Coolangatta Rd.............................................................0412 175 553
Upper Coomera................................................................................07 5667 5986
Abraham Rd (cnr Reserve Rd)
Varsity Lakes, 20 Mattocks Rd.........................................................07 5593 7006
Libraries
Broadbeach, Sunshine Blvd (cnr Hooker Blvd).................................07 5581 1555
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Burleigh Heads, Park Ave.................................................................07 5581 7230
Burleigh Waters, Christine Ave (cnr Galeen Dr)...............................07 5581 1700
Coolangatta, The Strand, Marine Parade.........................................07 5581 7240
Elanora, Pines Shopping Centre......................................................07 5581 1671
Helensvale........................................................................................07 5581 1625
Lindfield Rd (cnr Sir John Overall Dr)
Local Studies, Garden St (cnr Lawson St)........................................07 5581 7217
Mobile Library....................................................…………..………….07 5581 7272
Mudgeeraba, Railway St...................................................................07 5581 1600
Nerang, Price St (cnr White St).........................................................07 5581 7180
Palm Beach, Eleventh Ave................................................................07 5581 1671
Robina, Robina Town Centre Dr.......................................................07 5581 1600
Runaway Bay, Lae Dr.......................................................................07 5581 7220
Southport, Garden St (cnr Lawson St)..............................................07 5581 7200
Special needs Library........................................................................07 5581 7180
Price St (Cnr White St)
Upper Coomera.................................................................................07 5582 9300
Cnr Reserve and Abraham Rds
Sporting venues
Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Beattie Rd.......................................07 5581 7082
Gold Coast Cycle Centre, Hope St....................................................07 5581 7082
Gold Coast Sports Complex..............................................................07 5581 7082
Nerang-Broadbeach Rd
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre..............................................07 5581 7082
35 Nerang-Broadbeach Rd
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium...........................................................07 5581 7082
Tourist parks
Administration office..........................................................................07 5667 2790
Broadwater Tourist Park....................................................................1300 672 730
169 Marine Parade
Burleigh Beach Tourist Park..............................................................1300 672 750
36 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads
Jacobs Well Tourist Park...................................................................1300 672 760
1161 Pimpama-Jacobs Well Rd, Jacobs Well
Kirra Beach Tourist Park....................................................................1300 672 740
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10 Charlotte St, Coolangatta
Main Beach Tourist Park...................................................................1300 672 720
3600 Main Beach Pde, Main Beach
Ocean Beach Tourist Park................................................................1300 672 710
Hythe St, Miami
South Stradbroke Island Campgrounds
Currigee and North Currigee............................................................07 5577 3932
Tipplers and Tipplers Kiosk..............................................................07 5577 2849
Tipplers Licenced Café.....................................................................07 5577 3025
Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park......................................................1300 672 700
1544 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Waste and recycling centres
Phone enquiries (Mon to Fri 8am-5pm)...........................................07 5667 5976
Locations
Currumbin Valley Currumbin Creek Road
(nearest intersection Bains Rd), Friday–Monday 7am – 4.50pm
Closed Tuesday–Thursday
Helensvale 70 Helensvale Rd
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Jacobs Well Skopps Rd (off Behms Rd)
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Merrimac Boowaggan Rd
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Molendinar Herbertson Dr
7 days — 6.30am – 4.15pm
Mudgeeraba 287 Mudgeeraba Rd
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Numinbah Valley 2069 Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Reedy Creek, Hutchinson Street (off Bermuda Street)
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Reedy Creek – Commercial landfill only, Hutchinson Street
(off Bermuda Street), Monday–Friday 7am – 4.45pm,
Saturday 7am – 12.45pm, closed public holidays.
Reedy Creek Recycle Market, Hutchinson Street (off Bermuda
Street), Wednesday–Sunday, 8am – 4pm.
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Springbrook 4 Carricks Rd
7 days — 7am – 4.50pm
Stapylton – includes landfill, 16 Rossmanns Road,
7am – 4.45pm
General enquiries
P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) or 07 5582 8211
Website
cityofgoldcoast.com.au
Water and sewerage enquiries
P 1300 000 928 or 07 5667 5801
Rates and water billing enquiries
P 1300 366 659 or 07 5667 5995
Postal address
PO Box 5042 GCMC QLD 9729
E: [email protected]
Mobile app
Search ‘City of Gold Coast’ on
mobile app stores and download
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State Government contacts
Asbestos – Queensland Government....................................13 QGOV (13 7468)
Building and Owner Builders
Queensland Building and Construction Commission.................................13 9333
Electricity (Energex)
Emergencies..............................................................................................13 1962
General enquiries.......................................................................................13 1253
Fire ants – To report fire ants....................................................................13 2523
Fire restrictions................................................................................1800 020 440
Health – For a full listing of health contacts
Queensland Health............................................................................07 3234 0111
Housing
Public housing enquiries (Robina).....................................................07 5645 8100
Rental Tenancies Authority................................................................1300 366 311
Justice of the peace - Enquiries................................................... .......... 13 7468
Navigational hazards in waterways
To report hazards (Gold Coast region)..............................................07 5539 7373
Police – For life-threatening situations..............................................................000
Noise from amplified music/devices and all other enquiries, call
local Police Link or local police station.......................................................13 1444
Public transport – Translink.....................................................................13 1230
Registration and transport planning
Department of Transport and Main Roads.................................................13 2380
Rail – Queensland Rail..............................................................................13 1617
Residential Disputes
Neighbour disputes – Department of Justice....................................1800 017 288
Fences – South Queensland Dispute Resolution Centre.................1800 017 288
Roads – Main Roads (GC District Office)........................................07 5596 9500
RSPCA – Animal Cruelty - Queensland...........................................1300 264 625
SES – State Emergency Service...............................................................13 2500
Schools – Public schools are listed in the White Pages of your
local telephone directory
Streetlights – To report faults contact Energex........................................13 6262
Suburb boundary changes
Department of Natural Resource and Mines....................................07 5583 1700
Termites
Queensland Government.......................................................13 QGOV (13 7468)
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Tourism
Gold Coast Tourism..........................................................................07 5592 2699
Tourism Queensland.........................................................................07 3535 3535
Surfers Paradise Alliance..................................................................07 5584 3700
Broadbeach Alliance..........................................................................07 5656 0100
Connecting Southern Gold Coast......................................................07 5534 3500
Walking trails – National Parks and Wildlife...........................13 QGOV (13 7468)
Federal Government
Australian Electoral Commission...........................................................13 2326
Information on enrolments or elections
Aged care – Enquiries......................................................................1800 20 0422
Childcare assistance – Centrelink............................................................13 6150
Child Care Access Hotline .............................................................1800 670 305
Information on childcare options (Between 9am – 5.30pm AEST)
Citizenship ................................................................................................13 1881
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Ombudsman.....................................................................................1800 068 908
Complaints about Local and State Governments
Pensions – Pension card enquiries Centrelink..........................................13 2300
Telephones – Payphone complaints................................................1800 011 433
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A – Z Guide
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A-Z Guide
Accommodation Services
Aged Care Accommodation Services
Abri Residential Care
43 Bauer Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5555 4888
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Provides comfortable, residential low and high care accommodation with 65
Residential aged care places. Ageing-in-place includes 10 secure dementiaspecific places and respite care.
All Steps Aged Care
P 0423 871 688
E [email protected]
W allstepsagedcare.com
Providing a complete transition into aged care service. We help with explaining
the steps of moving into care, finding accommodation, structuring aged care
payments, and moving out of your home.
Arcare Sanctuary Cove
38-56 Caseys Road, HOPE ISLAND QLD 4212
P 07 5509 3000
E [email protected]
W arcare.com.au
Aged care facility with ageing in place. Hostel. Elegant, secure environment with
24 hour care. Provides residential high and low care and respite services.
Ashmore Retreat
19 Allunga Avenue, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5656 1000
E [email protected]
W retreatcare.com.au
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40 beds including dementia units attached. Registered nurse on staff on call 24
hours. Residents may buy in. Hairdressing salon, recreation rooms, doctors
surgery. Respite available.
Aveo Amity Gardens Ashmore
5 Lochinvar Court, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 13 2836
E [email protected]
W aveo.com.au
Quiet secure retirement village. Independent living units with a range of onsite
facilities.
Aveo Robina
1 Glenside Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 13 2836
E [email protected]
W aveo.com.au
Independent living units for the over 55's, located in the Robina neighbourhood.
24 hr emergency call system. Ring or email for information on on-site facilities.
Aveo Southport Gardens
4 Beryl Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 13 2836
E [email protected]
W aveo.com.au
A retirement village with 1 or 2 bedroom independent living units. A range of
onsite facilities available.
Aveo The Domain Country Club Ashmore
74 Wardoo Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 13 2836
E [email protected]
W aveo.com.au
A retirement country club with independent living units and 1 bedroom serviced
apartments.
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Aveo Tranquility Gardens Helensvale
5 Mildura Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 13 2836
E [email protected]
W aveo.com.au
A retirement village with independent living units and a range of onsite facilities.
Churches of Christ Care Homesteads
64 Billabirra Crescent, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5557 1888
E [email protected]
W cofc.com.au
Aged care facility with low and high care.
De Paul Villa Aged Care
27 Edmund Rice Drive, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5582 7250
E [email protected]
W depaulvilla.com.au
Aged care and nursing facilities. High and low care with High and low care
Dementia care.
Domain Ashmore
100 Wardoo Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5597 2211
E [email protected]
W domainprincipal.com
Aged care facility and residential aged care. 24 hour registered nurse on duty. 127
bed nursing home. Both low and high care. Respite care. Hydrotherapy pool.
Earle Haven Retirement Village
62 Lawrence Drive, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 3433
E [email protected]
W earlehavenretirement.com.au
A retirement village at Nerang. Ring for information on on-site facilities.
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Gateway Lifestyle
22 Handsford Road, COOMBABAH QLD 4216
P 07 5577 4066
E [email protected]
W hammondvillage.com.au
Owner-occupied homes in a Village for the over 55's at Coombabah. Ring for
information of on-site facilities.
Golden Age Village Southport
60 Ridgeway Avenue, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5564 0939
E [email protected]
W care.cofcqld.com.au
A retirement village in Southport. Ring or email for information on on-site facilities.
Hill View House Ashmore
135 Cotlew Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5597 0422
E [email protected]
W hillviewhouse.com.au
Provide excellence in aged care offering a superior standard of services for low,
high and special care residents. Fully accredited, Australian Government Funded,
privately owned.
Hill View House Merrimac
239 Gooding Drive, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 07 5559 3222
E [email protected]
W hillviewhouse.com.au
Modern residential care facility providing excellence in aged care, offering a
superior standard of services for low, high and special care residents. Enquiries
welcome by email or phone.
Lady Small Haven Retirement Community Benowa
60 AllChurch Ave, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 1800 199 740
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E [email protected]
W cofc.com.au
A retirement village at Benowa. Ring for information of on-site facilities.
Leamington Aged Care
55 Worendo Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 0622
E [email protected]
W aquariusagedcare.com.au
14 hostel beds. Catering for reasonably independent aged persons. Residents to
be assessed by ACAT. Privately owned. Part of Leamington Nursing Home.
Lions Haven for the Aged
9 Pendraat Pde, HOPE ISLAND QLD 4212
P 07 5530 8966
E [email protected]
W lionshaven.com.au
We are a 61 bed facility providing high and low care, including a 20 bed secure
unit. Residents enjoy life in a homelike atmosphere where families and friends are
most welcome.
Marana Gardens Aged Care Service Southport
10 Ridgeway Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5552 6888
E [email protected]
W cofc.com.au
70 Bed Hostel facility with 43 high care and 28 low care places including 1 respite
and 18 dementia placements. Ageing in place.
Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang
261 Gilston Road, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5557 1777
E [email protected] H
W sdaac.com.au
Queensland Adventist retirement village at Nerang. Ring or email for information
of on-site facilities.
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Ozcare Keith Turnbull Place Aged Care Facility
52 Imperial Parade, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Our modern residential aged care facility provides a warm, relaxed, home-like
environment for residents and offers a range of accommodation options.
Ozcare Ozanam Villa Aged Care Facility - Burleigh Heads
20 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Our modern residential aged care facility provides a warm, relaxed, home-like
environment for residents and offers low, high and special care accommodation
options.
Ozcare Parkwood Gardens Aged Care Facility
100 Usher Ave, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Our modern residential aged care facility provides a warm, relaxed, home-like
environment for residents and offers a range of accommodation options. We also
have a day respite centre on-site.
RSL Galleon Gardens Retirement Community
126-138 Galleon Way, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5507 8300
E [email protected]
W rslcare.com.au
A Retirement village at Currumbin Waters with 24 hour call system. Ring or email
for information on on-site facilities.
Tall Trees - Robina
Suite 2 Lvl 2 328 Scottsdale Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
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P 07 3442 9378
E [email protected]
W talltrees.net.au
Tall Trees deliver the medical care and support of an aged care facility or nursing
home with the independence, security and holiday feel of a retirement village.
Trinity Gardens Hostel
135 Nerang Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 2848
18 single units. Accommodation for men and women. Emergency buttons but no
care facilities.
Villa La Salle Retirement Village Southport
32 Bauer Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0466
E [email protected]
A retirement village in central Southport with on-site manager Mon-Fri 8-4pm.
Ring for information of on-site facilities.
Villa Serena Aged Care
2 Easthill Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5665 5999
E [email protected]
W allity.com.au
Ideally located in close proximity to Robina Town Centre. Villa Serena provides
convenience with an unrivalled standard of aged care living.
Crisis and Emergency Accommodation
DV Connect - Womensline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Counselling, information, refuge and safety.
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Gold Coast Homelessness Service
93 Golden Four Drive, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 2173
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Emergency and crisis short to medium term accommodation for families and
singles over 18 years. Crisis intervention and counselling, and practical
assistance.
Gold Coast Housing Assistance Triage Service (GC HATS)
93 Golden Four Dr Uniting Church, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5579 6060
Triage approach to a centralised intake, assessment, advocacy and referral
services for people requiring housing assistance who are experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth
P 07 5564 8360
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
Accommodation and tenancy support for young people at risk of homelessness.
Homeless Hotline
P 1800 474 753
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are
experiencing homelessness.
Lawson House
P 07 5564 8360
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
Lawson House is part of Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth, and offers crisis
(immediate) accommodation to young people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness aged 16-18 years.
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Queensland Youth Housing Coalition
P 0439 739 747
E [email protected]
W qyhc.org.au
The QYHC provides information to young people throughout Queensland who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
STARH Project
208 Highfield Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5569 1838
E [email protected]
W wmb.org.au
Early intervention from homelessness. Supporting those at risk of becoming
homeless: families, couples and individuals living in Gold Coast and Logan
regions.
The Salvation Army Supported Accommodation Service (Still Waters Women , Women and Children)
P 07 5591 1776
W salvationarmy.org.au
Still Waters provide immediate temporary supported accommodation for women,
and women with accompanying children.
St Vincent de Paul Society - Families Back On Track (FBOT)
Byth St, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5514 5301
E [email protected]
W gwq.org.au
Supported transitional accommodation for single parent families who are at risk of
homelessness. For further information regarding referral and vacancies, please
contact 5514 5301.
Disability Accommodation Services
Queensland Disability Housing Coalition
P 07 3391 3433
W qdhc.org.au
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QDHC provides information about housing options available to people with a
disability, but it is not a housing provider.
Beacon Support Pty Ltd
P 1300 435 782
E [email protected]
W beaconsupport.com.au
Beacon Support is able to provide a 24/7 in home service for aged persons and
for people with a disability. Life enabling!
Bethany Care - Varsity Lakes
Building 4, 175 Varsity Pde, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5501 8070
E [email protected]
W bethanycare.org
Provides residential and at home accommodation support. We are in the process
of looking at further accommodation options to increase this support.
Endeavour Foundation - Burleigh Heads Accommodation Services
46 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
Endeavour Foundation - Gold Coast
46 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
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P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
Headway Gold Coast Inc
15 Distribution Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0439 416 109
E [email protected]
W headwayabi.org
Self-help organisation providing support and opportunities to people with Acquired
Brain Injury (ABI) and their families.
Horizon Housing Company
2 Investigator Drive, Level 1, Campus Alpha 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD
4226
P 1300 133 027
E [email protected]
W horizonhousing.com.au
High quality sustainable housing solutions, from subsidised rental accommodation
to home ownership. Affordable, well located, energy efficient, and adaptable to
encourage long term tenure.
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Provides support to people with disabilities in accommodation, employment and
respite.
General Accommodation Services
Anglican Crisis Care Inc and St Johns Drop - In Centre - Surfers Paradise
36 Hamilton Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
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P 07 5531 6013
E [email protected]
W spacc.org.au
Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care offers various services, including St John’s
Drop In Centre (Mon-Fri 11.30-1pm), Welfare Centre (Mon-Thurs 10am-11am)
and Ken Hancock Home.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation/centre for social enterprise
offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health, aged care,
family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation/centre for social enterprise
offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health, aged care,
family and children’s services.
Gold Coast Community Lifestyles Association Inc
24/1 Colin Close, CURRUMBIN VALLEY QLD 4223
P 07 5593 9069
E [email protected]
W gccl.org.au
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Provides person centred and flexible accommodation support.
Horizon Housing Company
2 Investigator Drive, Level 1, Campus Alpha 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD
4226
P 1300 133 027
E [email protected]
W horizonhousing.com.au
Provides quality sustainable housing solutions from subsidised rental to home
ownership. Applicants are required to be registered on the Department of
Communities wait list.
Ken and Joan Hancock Homes (SPACC)
36 Hamilton Ave, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5531 6013
E [email protected]
W surfersanglican.com.au
Medium to long term, partially supported accommodation for 8 single homeless
men 20 years and over without disabilities or addictions (no emergency
accommodation).
Queensland Department of Housing - Robina
Robina Town Centre Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5645 8100
W housing.qld.gov.au
Housing Services (Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works)
provides housing assistance. Contact your nearest Housing Service Centre to
apply for housing assistance services.
Residential Tenancies Authority Information Line
P 1300 366 311
W rta.qld.gov.au
Recorded information line. Assists tenants, landlords, agents and managers in key
ways: rental bond, tenancy, dispute resolution, investigations unit.
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Supporting Those at Risk of Homelessness (STARH)
208 Highfield Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5569 1838
E [email protected]
The STARH Project is an early intervention program working with families and
individuals in the Gold Coast and Logan Regions to assist to reduce risks of
homelessness and sustain their tenancy.
Youth Accommodation Services
Bannister House
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
Transitional housing with 24/7 support for 16-19 year olds; referrals are taken
through Lawson House phone 5564 8360.
CYC Camp Burleigh (Christian Youth Camp)
22-28 Rudd St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 1324
E [email protected]
W cycburleigh.com.au
Accommodation for up to 130 guests in dormitory style cabins (8-10 people).
Activities: canoeing, surfing, tubing, raft building, body boarding, fishing, movie
nights, dance parties.
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
15 Oak Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 0400
E [email protected]
W goldcoastyouthservice.com
Youth Accommodation Service provides externally supported shared
accommodation for up to 12 months. Assistance and follow up support in securing
and maintaining accommodation upon exit.
Jessica Dunne Lodge
E [email protected]
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W homelessyouth.com.au
Transitional housing with 24/7 support 16-19 years; referrals taken through
Lawson House (07) 5564 8360.
St Josephs Youth Service
P 07 5589 1800
E [email protected]
Youth accommodation from aged 16- 21 years for up to 3 months. Outreach
service youth target group from age 12-25 years. Life skills and goal setting
programs. Information and referral linkages.
Advocacy Services
General Advocacy Services
ADA Australia - Statewide
P 1800 818 338
E [email protected]
W adaaustralia.com.au
QADA offers information, education and support to enable people to understand
and exercise their rights and responsibilities and to resolve their aged care and
community care service issues.
Animal Welfare League Queensland - Coombabah
Shelter Road, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5509 9000
E [email protected]
W awlqld.com.au
The Animal Welfare League provide care for lost and abandoned dogs and cats.
Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are available for adoption. Full vet services are
available.
Australian Human Rights Commission
P 02 9284 9600
E [email protected]
W humanrights.gov.au
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The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is empowered
to inquire into allegation of race, sex, disability and aged discrimination in specific
areas of public life.
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Elanora
44 / 11 Aurcaria Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5559 5023
E [email protected]
APSL serves as a voice at state and local levels for people who depend for their
living on a pension or superannuation payment. Advocates for the security,
wellbeing and dignity of such individuals.
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Palm Beach
10th Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5559 5023
E [email protected]
APSL serves as a voice at state and local levels for people who depend for their
living on a pension or superannuation payment. Advocates for the security,
wellbeing and dignity of such individuals.
Births Death and Marriages
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
Records of births, deaths and marriages. We have the sole responsibility to record
and maintain life event registrations in Queensland.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
CÜRA Community Services
1 Dominions Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5527 8011
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E [email protected]
W mccgc.com.au
CAMS Network is national network for Multicultural sector. We support
multicultural community will equally access mainstream services.
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line
P 1300 651 192
W eapu.com.au
The Elder Abuse Helpline promotes the right of older people to live free from
abuse.
FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
15 Oak Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 0400
E [email protected]
W goldcoastyouthservice.com
A youth worker is available through intake Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm
to provide general support services.
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Mudgeeraba Action Group
P 07 5530 5120
E [email protected]
A community-based advocacy group working in concert with all groups,
organisations and individuals interested in the future of Mudgeeraba. Community
action, lobbying media etc.
Office of the Public Guardian
P 07 3234 0870
E [email protected]
W publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Involuntary guardianship agency for persons identified as having limited decision
making capacity.
Queensland Advocacy Inc
P 07 3844 4200
E [email protected]
W qai.org.au
Community-based systems and legal advocacy for people with disabilities.
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH)
P 07 3252 9411
E [email protected]
W qldalliance.org.au
The Queensland Alliance advocates for community services that promote mental
health and well-being.
Queensland Ombudsman
P 1800 068 908
E [email protected]
W ombudsman.qld.gov.au
The Office of the Queensland Ombudsman investigates complaints about
Queensland government agencies, local councils and universities. Visit the
website for more information.
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Queensland Parents of People with a Disability
P 0447 010 260
E [email protected]
W qppd.org
Vigorously defend justice and rights for people with disabilities by exposing
exclusionary practices, speaking out against injustices and promoting people with
disabilities as respected, and valued.
Queensland Shelter
P 07 3831 5900
E [email protected]
W qshelter.asn.au
Queensland Shelter is a housing policy peak which advocates for the housing
rights of low income and other vulnerable Queenslanders. We work at a systems
level to influence Government about the design of homelessness and housing
assistance programs.
Queensland Voice for Mental Health Inc.
P 07 3252 3999
E [email protected]
W qldvoice.org.au
Queensland Voice is the peak body for consumers and carers of mental health
services in Queensland.
Rizeup Ltd
P 0400 690 774
E [email protected]
W rizeup.com.au
Rizeup Australia Educate. Empower. End. Our mission at RizeUp is to drive
awareness of domestic and family violence by garnering support through 'vehicles'
designed to harness community support.
Signs Ministries Pty Limited
P 0412 377 011
E [email protected]
W signsministries.com.au
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This service is to assist the deaf and hard of hearing in the community who may
be new to their residential area or new to seeking the deaf community of the Gold
Coast and Tweed area.
The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland - ECCQ
P 07 3844 9166
E [email protected]
W eccq.com.au
The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland is the peak body for the
multicultural sector.
Women's Legal Service Advice Line
P 1800 457 117
W wlsq.org.au
Women's Legal Service phone line dedicated to women in rural, regional and
remote areas of Queensland. Legal assistance in the areas of family law and
domestic violence.
Amnesty International Gold Coast Group
47 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0413 134 671
E [email protected]
W amnesty.org.au
Committed to advocating and defending human rights worldwide. Check our
website for meeting details. All welcome!
Tenants Queensland Inc
P 1300 744 263
E [email protected]
W tenantsqld.org.au
Tenants Queensland offers a free community based advice service for
Queensland residential tenants.
White Wreath Association Limited
P 1300 766 177
E [email protected]
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W whitewreath.org.au
We provide advocacy for those when suicide threatens by assisting them to
receive immediate medical assistance.
National Seniors Australia Broadbeach Branch - Broadbeach
P 0418 215 400
E [email protected]
W nationalseniors.com.au
Not for profit community group. Meet the fist Wednesday of each month
The Grace Gawler Institute for Integrated Cancer Solutions - Paradise Point
P 07 5577 2997
E [email protected]
W gracegawlerinstitute.com
Brain Cancer without Borders is a comprehensive and trusted resource
specifically to assist patients and families impacted by a diagnosis of brain cancer.
Ageing Services
Ageing Accommodation
Arcare
40-44 Helensvale Road, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5588 1800
W arcare.com.au
66 single ensuite rooms and 4 double rooms offering permanent high and low
care nursing. Respite may be available on application. ACAT assessment
required. Trusted residential aged care.
BUPA Merrimac
42127 Glenhaven Court, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 07 5522 9888
E [email protected]
W bupaagedcare.com.au
Hostel and nursing home. Dementia care and secure care.
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Earle Haven Retirement Village
62 Lawrence Drive, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 3433
E [email protected]
W earlehavenretirement.com.au
24hr care. 59 beds. High care.
Eric Franks Nursing Home (Golden Age Retirement Village)
60 Ridgeway Avenue, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5509 8555
E [email protected]
W care.cofcqld.com.au
44 beds. High care beds. Ring for further information on facilities. (Eric Franks
Nursing Home is part of same complex of Golden Age Retirement Village).
Gold Coast Homestead Nursing Centre
142 Reserve Road, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5502 8222
117 beds. Catering for geriatric population. Offering rehabilitation with full time
diversional therapists. Physiotherapy. High and low care. 10 beds for special
needs.
Golden Age Village Southport
60 Ridgeway Avenue, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5564 0939
E [email protected]
W care.cofcqld.com.au
Nursing Home. Affiliated with Church of Christ Queensland. 63 independent living
units; 54 hostel units and 2 respite. (Eric Franks Nursing Home in complex has 44
high care beds.)
Lady Small Haven Retirement Community Benowa
60 AllChurch Ave, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 1800 199 740
E [email protected]
W cofc.com.au
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Retirement village includes nursing home, hostel, resident funded rooms and
studio units. Churches of Christ Care active in the areas of aged care and family
and community care.
Leamington Aged Care
55 Worendo Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 0622
E [email protected]
W aquariusagedcare.com.au
80 high care and 14 low care beds. 24 hour nursing care and supervision.
Geriatric high care nursing home. ACAT assessment required. Rehabilitation
services provided.
Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang
261 Gilston Road, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5557 1777
E [email protected]
W sdaac.com.au
Wisteria Lodge - Hostel. 40 beds, 10 dementia, ageing in place. ACAT
assessment required. 46 Independent living units.
Mudgeeraba Nursing Centre
21-25 Old Coach Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5055
W cookcare.com.au
24 hour care suitable to improve the quality of life for those within the centre.
Department of Health approval for nursing care. 61 high care nursing home; 42
low care hostel 'The Lodge'.
Nerang Nursing Centre
6 Mylor Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 4888
E [email protected]
W clanwilliam.com.au
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81 bed / 24 hour high care nursing centre providing support to elderly and their
families. Physiotherapy and diversional therapies: Chiropody, visiting hairdresser,
massage therapist.
Paradise Lakes Care Centre
360 Oxley Dr, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 8488
E [email protected]
3 houses each with 16 rooms with ensuites. 48 beds in total. Ageing in place.
Hostel accommodation (low care). No respite. Government approved.
RSL Galleon Gardens Retirement Community
126-138 Galleon Way, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5507 8300
E [email protected]
W rslcare.com.au
15 studio apartments - independent living units. 20 room special care units for
aged people with dementia. 55 low care units and 50 high care units.
St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care
2 Sullivan Road, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 07 5576 3559
E [email protected]
W
72 bed Aged Care facility as well as 22 independent living units (1 and 2
bedroom).
Tall Trees - Robina
Suite 2 Lvl 2 328 Scottsdale Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 3442 9378
E [email protected]
W talltrees.net.au
Tall Trees offers a planned alternative to aged care facilities. We deliver the
medical care and support of an aged care facility or nursing home within the
privacy of your own home.
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Villa La Salle Retirement Village Southport
32 Bauer Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0466
E [email protected]
Buy-in available. Low to high care hostel units and respite available. 106 self
contained units. Mass daily.
Ageing Information and Counselling
ADA Australia - Statewide
P 1800 818 338
E [email protected]
W adaaustralia.com.au
Helps to resolve issues for older people and younger ones with a disability and
recipients of aged care packages (HACC, EACH) or residential care etc. Supports
them to be heard.
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or if you are caring for someone with a memory
problem, free information, support and counselling is available from Alzheimer’s
Australia Queensland.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network. We provide care and support services in partnership with government
and other support organisations in response to identified needs throughout
southeast Queensland.
Australian Red Cross - Southern Queensland Regional Office
6 Welch St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5539 7000
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E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Telecross is a free service providing a daily reassurance call to people who are
isolated and at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed.
Beyondblue Info Line
telephone service, GOLD COAST QLD
P 1300 224 636
W beyondblue.org.au
Beyondblue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the
community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek
help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience.
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
P 13 1120
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
Trained professionals provide information, education and support for the
prevention and treatment of cancer as well as cancer care.
Care and Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish
3 Sunlight Drv, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 6318
Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and
visit the lonely or incapacitated. Do other tasks e.g. shopping. Tue, Thu and Sat
9.30am-11.30am. New volunteers needed.
Care and Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish
P 07 5578 1513
Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic
diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers.
Care and Concern - Surfers Paradise
50 Fairway Drv, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 0474 211 908
E [email protected]
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Volunteer transport service for the elderly to go to medical and health related
appointments only.
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Robina
167-191 Robina Town Centre Dr Level 5, ROBINA TOWN CENTRE QLD
P 13 2300
W centrelink.gov.au
Information and advice for seniors, pensioners and retirees about pensions,
financial planning, Concession Cards, Seniors Health Card and other matters.
Languages other than English 13 12 02.
Connect The Coast Association
27 Hammond Dr, GAVEN QLD 4211
P 07 5522 4021
Connect A Vet works with a group of younger war veterans who are receiving a
disability pension for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Group meets weekly to
provide peer support and undertake volunteer work in other veteran’s homes and
gardens.
COTA Queensland
P 1300 738 348
E [email protected]
W cotaqld.org.au
COTA’s Seniors Infolinks assists individuals, carers and organisations to find
services and information to assist within formed decision-making about well-being
and lifestyle choices.
Electricity and Gas rebates
W qld.gov.au
Queensland Government rebate on the cost of electricity supplied to the homes of
eligible concession card holders.
Grandparents Information Queensland
P 1300 135 500
W grandparentsqld.com.au
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A free state-wide information and referral service for Queensland grandparents
raising grandchildren. Trained telephone counsellors provide information on
financial / legal assistance, parenting support, child care, Support groups, etc.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Huntingtons Queensland
P 07 3391 8833
E [email protected]
W huntingtonsqld.com
Support, family and carer group meetings, advice and referral and education for
people affected by Huntington’s Disease and their carers, Queensland wide.
Seniors Card - Department of Communities
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
Seniors Card gives access to government concessions and business discounts to
Queensland residents aged 60+ who hold a Commonwealth concession card.
Seniors Business Discount Card for ages 60+. Forms at Centrelink, on website or
apply by phone.
Seniors Card Discount Scheme
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
Seniors Card and Seniors Business Discount Card scheme is a free service that
delivers savings to eligibleQueenslanders aged 60 years or older.
Silver Cord Telephone Reassurance Service - Statewide
P 1800 758 273
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
The Silver Cord Telephone Reassurance Service provides vital friendship and
security calls, assisting people to remain at home safely.
Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better
33 Guineas Creek Road Po Box 4514, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5525 6466
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E [email protected]
W goldcoast60andbetter.org.au
Programs available: aqua aerobics, computer lessons, craft, forum meeting,
games, guest speakers, indoor bowls, Mah Jong, newsletter, Tai Chi, out and
about, theatre, trivia, walking groups and more.
Blue Care - Labrador
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Blue Care Grief Recovery Program. An eight-week course to support those
grieving the death of a loved one.
Ageing Respite and Activity Centres
501 Care Centre
501 Pine Ridge Rd, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5537 4278
E [email protected]
W 501care.com.au
Optimum Aged Care Lifestyle Living - where residents and staff, live and work in
harmony, celebrating, sharing and accompanying loved ones, through life's
precious moments.
Blue Care - Coomera
12 Jowett St, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5573 7433
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Centre based respite program: activities, outings, carer respite. Blue Nursing
service: assessments, treatment and advice. Lifestyle program: personal care,
social support, in-home respite etc.
Blue Care - Residential Care
P 1800 838 929
E [email protected]
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W bluecare.org.au
Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Blue Care In-Home Respite (Labrador)
29 Melbourne Rd Arundel House, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5552 2222
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Blue Care respite services and personal care assistance. Trained respite workers
provide social activities and companionship as well as practical assistance with
mobility, meal preparation, shopping and light house duties for eligible clients.
Blue Care Lower South Coast/Tweed Respite Service
26 Coolangatta Rd Akirra Cottage, KIRRA QLD 4225
P 07 5599 1949
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Blue Care Respite Centres provide support for frail, older people, people with
dementia and younger people with a disability. Centre based services vary in
operation between 5 and 6 days a week.
Blue Care Respite Accommodation - Merrimac
239 Gooding Dr, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 1800 838 929
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Short term respite accommodation is available in most Blue Care Residential
Aged Care Facilities. Aged Care Assessment is required.
CPL’s Palm Beach Disability Employment Services
1045 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 1800 275 753
E [email protected]
W cpl.org.au
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Looking for a job? Or need local and reliable staff? Mylestones Employment is a
CPL business initiative that supports Queenslanders to overcome barriers to get
jobs.
FSG Australia - Lakeview, Robina
Robina Town Centre Drive - next to Trinity Anglican Mission PO Box 3065,
ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5562 0232
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
Planned goal orientated activities for people over 18 years with a disability living at
home.
GOC Care - Day Respite
31A Crombie Ave, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5574 0296
E [email protected]
W gocstgeorge.com.au
Provides centre-based day respite and Community Aged Care Packages to
everybody.
Kalwun Day Respite Centre
118 Bonogin Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 9197
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Services and facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and nonIndigenous persons, including centre-based and in-home respite.
Liberty Community Connect Inc
31 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1668
E [email protected]
W libertycommunity.org.au
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Centre based day respite for people who are aged and frail and for adults with
physical disabilities. Community focussed day respite for adults with physical
disabilities. Domestic assistance, personal care, social support. Centre-based
programs.
Living Well Day Respite Centre
Living Well Day Respite Centre, 11 Dunkirk Close, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 0422 191 146
E [email protected]
W hopewell.org.au
Living Well Day Respite Centre is open on Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm
providing a fun social day out for those over 65 with a life limiting illness, living at
home and have a carer. A free service.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Burleigh Heads
8 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Centre based day respite care for frail aged and those with a disability.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Labrador
100 Usher St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Day Respite Centre to care for frail aged and adults with a disability.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Runaway Bay
344 Oxley Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Day time respite care for seniors, individuals who are socially isolated and adults
living with a disability.
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Respite Plus Program
P 1800 640 655
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia's (FSGA’s) Leisure and Event Services recognise that adults with a
disability want purposeful engagement in their daily lives and the opportunity to
gain new social experiences.
Carers Link
P 07 3901 1165
E [email protected]
W carerslink.com.au
Carers Link is passionate about enhancing the lives of people in the community.
We provide responsive, personalised care and innovative services to enable the
people we support to lead independent, fulfilled lives.
Carer Information
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
P 07 3359 8000
E [email protected]
W cfqld.org.au
Provide support and assistance for those suffering for Cystic Fibrosis and their
families.
FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
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FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
Carers Queensland
P 07 3900 8100
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
Better Start provides access to funding for early intervention services. To access
Better Start, children with an eligible diagnosis must register before they turn 6
years old. Families will have until their child turns 7 to access funding.
Carers Link
P 07 3901 1165
E [email protected]
W carerslink.com.au
Being a Carer is a constant and demanding task. Carers deserve a well-earned
break from time to time, and Carers Link can provide respite for Carers on a
regular or occasional basis in the home, or in the community.
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General Ageing Services
Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)
Robina Health Precinct, 2 Campus Crescent, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 130 143
E [email protected]
W myagedcare.gov.au
Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT’s) help older
people and their carers decide what kind of care will best meet their needs when
they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance.
AIDACARE
Unit 1-2, 48 Olympic Circuit, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 6070
E [email protected]
W aidacare.com.au
Provides equipment and products for personal use or supply to aged care
facilities, hospitals and occupational therapists. Offers a range of hire equipment
for short term needs. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Elanora
44 / 11 Aurcaria Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5559 5023
E [email protected]
APSL serves as a voice at state and local levels for people who depend for their
living on a pension or superannuation payment. Advocates for the security,
wellbeing and dignity of such individuals.
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Palm Beach
10th Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5559 5023
E [email protected]
APSL serves as a voice at state and local levels for people who depend for their
living on a pension or superannuation payment. Advocates for the security,
wellbeing and dignity of such individuals.
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Australian Red Cross - Gold Coast Regional Office
6 Welch St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5539 7000
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Provides reassurance for people who are frail and aged, with a disability,
housebound, recovering from an illness or accident, or who have an ongoing
illness.
Blue Care - Southern Queensland Region
1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6111
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Blue Care is a leading not for profit provider of a range of community and
residential aged care services. Client population includes frail older persons,
younger people with disabilities and others in need within the community.
Centacare - Community Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Community Services Administration
Centacare - Gold Coast Central Home Assist/Secure
Unit 2, 130 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
The Department of Housing, through Home Assist Secure, aims to remove some
of the practical housing difficulties experienced by people with a disability and
people over 60 years of age who wish to remain living in their home.
Co.As.It. Community Services Inc - South Coast
Chevron Island, 34 Thomas Dr, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
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P 07 5527 6481
E [email protected]
W coasit.asn.au
Co.As.It. delivers a range of educational, community and aged care services.
HACC Centre Based Care and Community Aged Care Packages are also
available in the Gold Coast Area.
Commonwealth Carelink Centre - West Moreton - South Coast
Level 1, Powertel Buildings, 23 Main Street, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 1800 052 222
E [email protected]
W commcarelink.health.gov.au
The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre provides carers with information,
advice and referral to services, respite bookings, flexible respite options including
one off, short term or episodic respite.
Community Health Central Intake Unit
2 Campus Crescent, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 668 936
W health.qld.gov.au
Provides referrals community health centres at Robina and Helensvale.
Community Health Centre - Gold Coast - Bundall
16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 668 936
W health.qld.gov.au
Services include family health, HACC, community health nursing, confidential
counselling and health welfare, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander.
Community Health Centre - Gold Coast - Palm Beach
16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 668 936
Services include family health, HACC, community health nursing, confidential
counselling and health welfare, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander.
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CÜRA Community Services
1 Dominions Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5527 8011
E [email protected]
W mccgc.com.au
The Multicultural Communities Council Ltd. provides the following services:
community aged / disability care program, in-home respite, day respite, older
persons action group, extended aged care at home and community partners
program.
Department of Veterans' Affairs - Gold Coast
P 13 3254
W dva.gov.au
Provides information about DVA pensions, health care eligibility, available health
and support services. Works with community agencies to develop programs to
meet local needs of the community.
Diabetes Resource Centre - Gold Coast Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 4779
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am-4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency
ring or attend the Gold Coast Hospital Emergency Department. Helpline Ph 0414
298 004. After hours phone 0403 369 335.
Diversicare
P 1300 348 377
E [email protected]
W diversicare.com.au
HAAC services are for frail aged, those with a disability or carers. We respond to
requests in a range of languages on how to get culturally appropriate services and
provide friendly, caring advice.
Epilepsy Action Australia
P 1300 374 537
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E [email protected]
W epilepsy.org.au
The largest provider of specialist epilepsy services in the community for people
with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, their carers, families and the broader
community.
Feros Care
Level 3 Suite 303 The Strand 80 Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1300 763 583
E [email protected]
W feroscare.com.au
Provide a comprehensive range of aged and community care services that can be
tailored to suit individuals. Services: residential, respite and community care. Nonprofit company with a proven track record in providing appropriate services.
Gold Coast Cabs - Council Cab Service
P 13 1008
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Council Cab service assists older people and those with a disability travel by taxi
to their local shopping centre on Tue, Wed and Thu for $2 each way. Door to door
service. Visit the website to register for this service.
Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expos Inc
P 07 5525 0512
W gcseniorsexpos.com.au
Showcase exhibitors with a variety of products and services relevant to seniors'
health and lifestyles.
Grandparents Assisting Grandkids Support Gold Coast Region Inc
P 07 5504 6178
Grandparents and Grandchildren Society (GAGS) is a support group for
Grandparents who are raising their Grandchildren. GAGS aim to help alleviate the
feelings of loneliness and isolation from one's peer group.
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Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare
2019 Gold Coast Hwy, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 1300 780 128
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card.
Home Assist / Secure - Gold Coast Central
130 Scarborough St Unit 2, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5538 1947
Provides assistance, information and referral on home repairs, maintenance,
minor modifications and security to people 60 years+ and / or with a disability, who
are home owners or live in rental housing. Must register to receive help.
Home Assist / Secure - Gold Coast North
36 Harvest Crt Unit 2, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3502
E [email protected]
Provide information direction to the elderly for home repairs, minor modifications
and home security assessments and direct assistance to people 60 years+
receiving a pension or self-funded of any age with a disability. Must register to
receive help.
Horizon Foundation Inc
P 07 3245 4266
E [email protected]
W horizoninc.org
Community Access Service committed to creating opportunities, and providing
individually oriented service to people with disabilities.
LifeCircle Hopeline
P 1300 364 673
W lifecircle.org.au
Not-for-profit. Operates nationally throughout Australia 9am - 9pm 7 days with
highly trained counsellors. Is the only telephone counselling service dedicated to
providing strategies in grief.
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Medi Aid Centre Foundation
38-40 Thomas Drive Shop1, CHEVRON ISLAND QLD 4217
P 07 5570 2604
E [email protected]
W oceanbluerealty.com.au
Contact for information regarding Medi Aid Centre Foundation apartments for rent
in Surfers Paradise. Accommodation for deserving people. Dedicated to the
elderly with no home with maybe health and/or financial issues who can care for
themselves.
Older Women's Network GC
P 07 5575 2319
E [email protected]
W ownqld.net.au
Meetings for friendship, companionship, health education, for older women.
Ozcare - Gold Coast North
3 Frinton Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Ozcare services include aged care, disability care, dementia services, family
accommodation programs, homeless outreach program, and resident support
program.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club
Lakeside Drive, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0431 930 744
E [email protected]
W pryc.com.au
Radio control (RC) sailing boat racing is fun for everyone. It is a socially engaging,
mind stimulating activity for people of all ages from 14 to 84+ years. No sailing
knowledge is required to start.
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Queensland Keep Fit Association Gold Coast
Paradise Point Community Centre, Community Lane, PARADISE POINT QLD
4216
P 07 5539 3841
E [email protected]
The Queensland Keep Fit Association organises fitness classes for all levels of
ability.
Someone Who Cares Pty Limited (Queensland) - Nerang
Suite 6, 39-41 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5502 2288
E [email protected]
W someonewhocares.com.au
Someone Who Cares specialises in the In-Home Respite and Care of Clients with
Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Palliative Care, Adults and Children with Disabilities
including Mental Health Clients. Services provided 365 days a year.
Southport Branch Australian Pensioners And Superannuants League
P 07 5577 3707
E [email protected]
APSL serves as a voice at state and local levels for all people who depend on a
pension or a superannuation payment. The APSL speaks on all issues of
importance to the security, wellbeing and dignity of such individuals.
Home Assist Secure - Gold Coast South
473 Golden Four Drive, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5598 1073
E [email protected]
W housing.qld.gov.au
Department of Communities service providing information and referral. Depending
on eligibility and need, the service can also provide subsidised assistance with
essential home maintenance, security and minor modifications.
Home Care and Safety Services
Arcare Home Care
P 07 5588 1880
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E [email protected]
W arcare.com.au
Homecare packages with no out of pocket cost for pensioners. Servicing all areas
of the Gold Coast.
Ashmore Retreat
19 Allunga Avenue, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5656 1000
E [email protected]
W retreatcare.com.au
Offers a home-help service designed to assist the aged and frail to stay in the
comfort of their own home, as opposed to moving to residential care. Offers
assistance with personal care needs, house cleaning, shopping, social outings,
transportation etc.
Blue Care - Elanora
1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6177
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home based and clinic facility. Nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a
week from 7.30am. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Blue Care - Labrador
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days per
week from 7.30am-7.30pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Blue Care - Southport/Surfers Paradise
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
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Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a
week from 7.30am-7.30pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Daily Welfare Check by Phone to Check they are OKAY
P 0466 797 900
E [email protected]
W carecallingnow.com
We help busy people with older family members living at home alone, who want to
know for certain that they are ok.
Centacare - Service Support Division
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Veterans home and garden care, and domestic support.
HACC Services - Palm Beach
9 Fifth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 1300 780 128
W health.qld.gov.au
Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card.
Home Instead Senior Care - Southport
9 Frinton Street Unit 6, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 2444
E [email protected]
W homeinstead.com.au
Trusted one-to-one home support for Seniors who wish to remain independent in
their own homes. Services include: Personal care, domestic assistance, respite
care, transport needs, meal preparation, early stages dementia and Alzheimer’s
care.
Home Maintenance and Modifications - Gold Coast / Logan / Ipswich
126 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5561 4701
E [email protected]
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W vinnies.org.au
Home maintenance and safety modifications.
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
11 Dunkirk Cl, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 2930
E [email protected]
W hopewell.org.au
Provides home-style accommodation + 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally
ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Phone Paradise
Kids on 5574 6853 for grief loss and illness support for families and children.
Kalwun Aged Care (HACC)
118 Bonogin Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 9197
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
In-home care services. Home support for people at home rather than in nursing
home. Transport and carer for banking, shopping, to and from hospital, medical
and dental visits. Podiatry service, hairdressing, day respite and maintenance.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
P 1800 880 052
E [email protected]
W disabilityhotline.org
Hotline to report concerns about abuse or neglect of a person with a disability..
RSL Home Care
9-11 Lawrence Drive Lawrence Plaza, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1300 775 227
E [email protected]
W rslcare.com.au
RSL Homecare provide services to DVA Gold Card Holders – personal care,
domestic assistance, social support, shopping, nursing care, in home respite and
meal preparation.
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Southern Cross Care (Queensland) Inc - Home Care Packages
P 1300 306 442
E [email protected]
W sccqld.com.au
Southern Cross Care offers home care packages, aiming to support their clients to
exercise greater control over the care they receive, the type of service, who will
deliver the service and when.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
Provides vital security and friendship calls to the frail aged and people with a
disability so they can remain at home safely. Volunteers assist in hospitals, aged
care facilities and community health centres and assist with reception, and activity
programs.
YMCA Gold Coast Home-based Child Care
4 Railway Parade, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5503 7400
E [email protected]
W ymcafdc.com.au
Family Day Care provides quality care for children in the homes of approved
family day care educators. Family Day Care is able to meet the diverse child care
needs of families.
Seniors Clubs and Social Groups
National Seniors Association - Palm Beach - Currumbin
Red Cross Hall, 38 Eleventh Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5533 9819
E [email protected]
W nationalseniors.com.au
National Seniors is a membership based, not for profit organisation, representing
Australians aged 50 plus. Services for members include access to the magazine
’50 Something’, National Seniors Travel Agency and National Seniors Insurance.
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National Seniors Association - Southport
QCWA Hall, 20 Young Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5537 2592
E [email protected]
W nationalseniors.com.au
National Seniors is a membership based, not for profit organisation, representing
Australians aged 50 plus. Services for members include access to the magazine
’50 Something’, National Seniors Travel Agency and National Seniors Insurance.
Senior Citizens - Runaway Bay
Community Hall, Lae Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5502 9702
Runaway Senior Citizens started operating in 1981. Activities include handicraft,
darts, cards, indoor bowls and Tai chi. They also have a monthly bus trip and
concert.
Association of Independent Retirees - Gold Coast
U 2301, 3422 Gold Coast Highway, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5526 9225
E [email protected]
A non-party political, non-profit organisation made up of fully and partly selffunded retirees. Staffed by volunteers. Their core objective is to protect the
incomes and lifestyles of retirees.
Broadbeach/Mermaid Senior Citizens Club
23 TE Peters Drive, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 0413 003 713
Wide range of activities. Concert the 1st and 3rd Thu of the month at 1pm, Indoor
Bowls Mon and Fri. Excellent entertainment. New members welcome.
Burleigh Heads / Miami Senior Citizens
42 Matilda St, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 07 5576 8075
Meets 2nd and 4th Thu 1pm. Indoor bowls Wed and Fri 12.30pm. Cards Fri 9am,
Line dancing Tue pm, Square dancing Sat and Scottish Country dancing Thu
night. All activities at Maher Hall, Matilda St, Burleigh Heads West.
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Cedar Cutters Day Club (The)
Mudgeeraba RSL Hall, 64 Railway Street, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5593 1666
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabarsl.org
A social club for seniors. We provide friendship, fun, mental stimulation and gentle
exercise. Guest speakers / entertainers, health and lifestyle information, singing
etc.
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 7999
E [email protected]
W currumbinrsl.com.au
Providing helpful advice and friendly assistance with disability pension and
compensation advocacy services, and welfare support to the veterans' community
and their dependents.
Evergreens Variety Group
P 07 5593 3580
Available to entertain at Nursing Homes, Senior Citizens Clubs, Retirement
Villages etc. with Singers, Instrumentalists, Magic etc. Contact Gwynne Ph 5593
3580 or Arthur Ph 5630 8269 for bookings.
Gold Coast Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG)
P 0429 126 163
W facebook.com
Non-medical support for persons with pre/post stomas.
Guanaba Country Music Club
"Heritage Park", 193 Rifle Range Road, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0427 253 547
E [email protected]
W guanabacountrymusicclub.simplesite.com
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An outlet for those interested in music or singing in a relaxed, stable and social
environment. Come along and meet like-minded people. We are a not for-profit
organisation.
Happy Group - Palm Beach
Share n Care Centre, 31 Tenth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5535 6444
E [email protected]
The Palm Beach Happy Group holds activities for seniors including bingo, outings
and entertainment. Transport is available. The Group is always seeking voluntary
drivers - interested parties may contact the Transport Officer on (07) 5535 5280.
Helensvale Senior Citizens Club
37 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 0518
E [email protected]
Helensvale Senior Citizens Club offers a variety of activities including pool, Mah
Jong, table tennis, cards, board games, mini sports days, Tai Chi classes and
coach trips.
Hilltop Quilters (Over 50)
Nerang Senior Citizens Inc, 31 Mylor Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1322
Learn to quilt, learn new block, make quilts for charities. Morning tea provided,
bring your own lunch. Prepare to have fun every Thursday 9am - 2pm. Hall phone:
5596 6400.
Hope After Stroke
E [email protected]
Social group for people with Aphasia.
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre
370 Marine Parade, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1433
E [email protected]
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The Memorial Senior Citizens Association is an over 50s activities centre.
Activities include: Art, Music Concerts, Scrabble, Various card games, Yoga,
Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis and Tai Chi. Monthly bus trips, Knitting and Crochet
group.
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre - Indoor Bowls
370 Marine Pde, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1433
E [email protected]
Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls,
craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble, tai chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta
and rummy.
National Seniors Association - Nerang
Leagues Club Dr, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5594 3771
E [email protected]
W nationalseniors.com.au
Over 50's national seniors' group. Meets: 4th Wed of the month at 5.30pm at All
Sports Club, Leagues Drive., Nerang. Guest speakers, social outings, morning
teas, Petanque, Bistro on premises. Visitors and new members welcome.
National Seniors Association - Paradise Point
Paradise Point Bowls Club, 22 Thrush Avenue, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 2387
E [email protected]
W nationalseniors.com.au
National Seniors is a membership based, not for profit organisation, representing
Australians aged 50 plus. It has members and branch meetings Australia wide,
and is a powerful lobby force at all levels of government on issues affecting the
over-50's.
National Seniors Association - Robina
196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Library building, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0478 064 529
E [email protected]
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W ans4230.wixsite.com
National Seniors Robina Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month
except January at the Robina Community Centre, Town Centre Drive Robina at
9.30am. Guest speakers, morning tea, monthly outings and discussions on
matters relating to those over 50.
Nerang Senior Citizens Club Inc
18 Ferry St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5580 5894
We are a social group for seniors. Our activities are: bingo, cards, bowls, needle
work and quilting and we also have regular bus trips.
Noel Murphy Variety Show
256 Marine Pde Unit 1, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5571 0863
Entertain at nursing homes, retirement villages and senior citizens centres. Also
help raise funds for Lifeline, St Vincents and charity shows.
North Gold Coast Probus Club - Hope Island
P 0414 878 062
E [email protected]
Probus Clubs are clubs for retired or semi-retired business or professional people.
It is sponsored by Rotary and provides social outings and gatherings for retired
and semi-retirees.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Range of activities offered to the over 50's. Activities offered: cards, dancing,
bingo etc. Ring for further information on day and night activities. Midday meals
available Tue and Wed. For Palm Beach Meals on Wheels Ph 5535 6036.
Paradise Point Senior Citizens Association Inc
52 Falkinder Ave, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 4863
W nationalseniors.com.au
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For citizens 50 years and over. Bowls / Mah Jong / cards. Monthly coach trips,
cultural outings and painting classes. Ring for details of other activities, days and
times.
Parkinson's Society Gold Coast Inc (Broadbeach Group)
9 Lautoka Crt, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5593 7928
E [email protected]
Support group meeting. Luncheon included. Guest speakers. Equipment for those
in need supplied free of charge.
Pets for Therapy
57 Riverpark Drv Unit 1, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2607
E [email protected]
W gallerygiselle.com
A voluntary endeavour to give joy, laughter and love to elderly, blind and visually
impaired, children and adolescents with special needs and the intellectually
handicapped.
Queensland Community Care Network
P 07 3040 0287
E [email protected]
W qccn.org.au
The 100+ Club connects centenarians, advocating for the positive promotion of
the elderly and celebrates the lives of our members.
Retired OnLine - Share'N'Care Palm Beach
31 Tenth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0479 112 366
E [email protected]
W retiredonline.com.au
Computer club and social interaction for the over 35’s. General computing
classes, morning tea, guest speakers, monthly workshops and luncheons held
regularly. Social contact maintained through online activities.
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Retired OnLine Inc - NewLife Uniting Church
Uniting Church 4 Greenwich Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0479 112 366
E [email protected]
W retiredonline.com.au
General Meetings held on first Monday each month 10am followed by morning tea
/ luncheon. Learn about computer hardware and software, meet and enjoy the
company of other seniors in your area interested in computing.
Retired OnLine Inc - Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre
16 Third Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0479 112 366
E [email protected]
W retiredonline.com.au
Retired OnLine Inc. Computer Club provides retirees with a new hobby and at the
same time helping them keep in touch with family and friends all around the world.
Contact: [email protected]
Senior Citizens - Burleigh Heads - Miami
40-42 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 4956
The Burleigh Heads and Miami Senior Citizens Club activities include indoor
bowls, card games, line dancing and square dancing. Club meetings are held
twice a month.
Senior Citizens - Paradise Point
Community Lane, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 4863
The Paradise Point Senior Citizens meet four times a week at the Paradise Point
Community Hall. The club activities include darts, indoor bowls, Mah Jong and
painting. Small cost involved, which includes afternoon/morning tea.
South East Queensland Vindicatrix and MN Mariners Assoc Inc Coolangatta
P 07 5513 0178
E [email protected]
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W seq.vindicatrix.com
Mainly an organisation of ex Merchant Seamen, although current seamen
welcome, social meetings as well as formal, any Naval personnel welcome.
Sundance Entertainment Group
P 0403 770 777
We are called Sundance Entertainment Group and we entertain from Palm Beach
to Sanctuary Cove at community centres, aged care, social clubs and retirement
villages.
Unwind on the Hill Craft Group (Over 50)
31 Mylor St Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1322
Learn all forms of crafts: crochet, knitting, box making, card making, fabric dyeing,
looming, drawing etc. Morning tea provided.
Variety Plus
P 07 5536 8422
Seniors' entertainment (including fundraising): variety shows, entertainment at
nursing homes, retirement villages, seniors clubs and other venues on the Gold
Coast. Area serviced: Gold Coast / Tweed.
Vibrants
P 07 5520 4317
Entertainment for seniors clubs, retirement villages, nursing homes. Variety of
entertainment. Play piano, instruments with vocal solos and duos and also dance.
Animal Services
Animal Clubs and Hobbies
Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society
142 Eastlake St, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0403 155 591
E [email protected]
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W gcabs.net.au
Promotes the hobby of beekeeping and provides information and assistance to
fellow members and members of the public in relation to the keeping of honey
bees. Monthly meetings: alternate 3rd Sat.
Gold Coast Aviary Bird Association Inc
P 07 5524 1132
E [email protected]
W goldcoastaviarybird.org.au
To develop public interest in conservation and husbandry of native exotic birds.
Meeting venue at Main Pavilion, Mudgeeraba Show Grounds on the 3rd Fri of
each month at 7.30pm.
Gold Coast Cat Club Inc
P 0403 400 226
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcatclub.com
Club provides advice on general cat care, breed choices, exhibiting cats;
promotes responsible cat ownership; holds two cat shows annually. New
members welcome - registered breeders and cat lovers.
Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc
32 Alicia Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 7048
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Affordable reward based obedience classes and puppy kindy for the general
public. Evening classes. Pre-enrolment required. Meet at Ron Short Park, Alicia
St, Southport. Book in advance. Ring for details of courses.
Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Club
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, 115 Mudgeeraba Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5569 2898
E [email protected]
W spbudgerigars.com
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Club meets on the 2nd Wed of every month at 7.30pm at the small hall,
Mudgeeraba Showground. Birds always on show and for sale. Come along and
learn about this wonderful hobby. Enjoy supper and meet new friends.
General Animal Services
RSPCA Tweed Shire
P 07 5536 5135
E [email protected]
W rspcansw.org.au
Tweed Shire adoption centre for animals open 6 days a week 9.30am - 4pm.
Thurs off. Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals New South Wales.
Animal Rescue Queensland Inc - Gold Coast
P 07 3030 3300
E [email protected]
W arq.net.au
We help animals out of the overcrowded shelter environment and into caring
foster homes.
Animal Welfare League Queensland - Biggera Waters
239 Brisbane Rd Unit C6, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5509 9000
E [email protected]
W awl.qld.com.au
Care for 10,000 strayed and abandoned animals a year in South East
Queensland. Rely on community support. Key focus: to find new homes for
surrendered and abandoned animals whilst educating the community. Lost or
stray animals: ph 5581 7600.
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
27 Millers Drive, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 0813
E [email protected]
W savingyourwildlife.org.au
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Currumbin Wildlife hospital Foundation was created to secure the future of
Australia's wildlife. The foundation directly funds Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and
its vital work treating, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured and orphaned
native wildlife
David Fleay Wildlife Park
Kabool Road, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4220
P 07 5535 4314
E [email protected]
W fleayswildlife.com.au
Conservation park which enables people to see some of our native animals and
raise community awareness on the need to protect them. Open 7 days a week.
DV Connect - Pets in Crisis
P 07 3156 2323
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Pets in Crisis is a foster care program to help facilitate safe refuge for animals at
risk until they can be reunited with their families.
Every Greyhound - supporting greyhound adoption.
E [email protected]
W egreyhound.com.au
Every Greyhound is Australia's online directory of greyhounds available to adopt
as pets. Find us online at www.egreyhound.com.au
Love That Pet Gold Coast North
8/29 Blanck Street, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 5546 6756
E [email protected]
W lovethatpetgoldcoastnorth.com.au
Love That Pet Gold Coast North vet hospital and wellness campus are committed
to bringing pet owners reliable, engaging pet care advice and service.
RSPCA Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch
18 Township Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
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P 07 5586 2500
E [email protected]
Operate 5 thrift stores and offer a large items donation pick-up service and
delivery from West Burleigh location. No RSPCA animal shelter on the Gold Coast
but Miami Adoption Centre operates through a foster care system. Conduct
educational programs.
Wildcare Australia Inc.
P 07 5527 2444
E [email protected]
W wildcare.org.au
Emergency hotline: 24 hours/7 days if you find sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Non-profit organisation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of native life.
Visit our website for comprehensive information on how to assist an animal in
need.
Child and Youth Services
Child Protection Services
ACT for Kids - Labrador
31 Olsen Avenue, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 5040
E [email protected]
W actforkids.com.au
Child abuse and neglect is one of Australia’s biggest and most misunderstood
social problems.
Department of Family and Community Services New South Wales
P 07 5506 4600
Child Protection Agency, out of home care and early intervention Ph 07 5506
4600. For child care protection agency phone help line on 13 21 11.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
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P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Kids National Helpline
P 1800 551 800
W kidshelp.com.au
Kids Helpline is a free 24 hour counselling service for Australian kids and young
people aged 5-25 years. You can get help over the phone, email or web.
Labrador Child Safety Service Centre
118 Brisbane Road Level 1, BRP House, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5558 7201
E [email protected]
Address: Level 1, BRP House 118 Brisbane Road Labrador 4215 Postal address:
PO Box 700 Labrador 4215 Phone: 07 5558 7201 Fax: 07 5558 7269.
Mermaid Beach Child Safety Service Centre
2532-2540 Gold Coast Highway Shop 9, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5562 7800
W communities.qld.gov.au
Address: Shop 9, Pacific Square 2532-2540 Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach
4218 Postal address: PO Box 138 Mermaid Beach 4218 Phone: 07 5562 7800
Fax: 07 5562 7888.
Nerang Child Safety Service Centre
24 White Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5558 1888
E [email protected]
Address: 24 White Street Nerang 4211 Postal address: PO Box 418 Nerang 4211
Phone: 07 5558 1888 Fax: 07 5558 1899.
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South East Region Child Safety
P 07 3884 8800
W communities.qld.gov.au
Child safety service centres provide support and a range of services to children,
young people, families and carers to ensure children's safety and wellbeing and to
prevent children from being harmed.
Child Protection and Investigation Unit
Police Station 68 Ferny Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5570 7861
The Brisbane Central District Child Protection and Investigation Unit works with
juvenile offenders and young victims of crime, investigating child abuse and
general child related crimes and providing cautioning to children up to 17 years of
age.
General Child and Youth Services
Albert Waterways Childrens Centre
91 Sunshine Blvd, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5572 7333
E [email protected]
W albertwaterwayscc.org.au
Non-profit centre for 0-5 years run by committee of parents. Open 7.45am5.45pm.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Bravehearts Inc
47 Ashmore Road, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 1800 272 831
E [email protected]
W bravehearts.org.au
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Children's charity dedicated to issues of child sexual assault. Comprehensive
counselling. Education for children and young people. Parental support for nonoffending family members. Advocacy for adult survivors. Ph 1800 551 800 Kids
Helpline after hours 4pm-9am.
Centacare - Child Care Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Centacare Child Care Administration.
Child Care Access Hotline
P 13 3684
W mychild.gov.au
Commonwealth Government provides help to families using many types of child
care such as day care, before and after school care, occasional care, family day
care, in-home care.
Children Youth and Families - Gold Coast
P 07 5527 7455
E [email protected]
W carepathwaysqld.com.au
Churches of Christ Care assists children and young people who are unable to
remain living at home with their parents. Find out helpful information on foster
care, how to become a foster carer, plus much more on our website.
Community Child Health Service - Gold Coast
Level 3, Southport Health Precinct, 16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9183
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
A free service provided by Queensland Health for families with children from birth
to completion of high school who require advice, information and support on child
and parenting issues.
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Gold Coast Child Youth and Family Health Services
16-30 High Street Level 5, Southport Health Precinct, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9225
E [email protected]
A free service provided by Queensland Health for families with children from birth
to completion of high school who require advice, information and support on child
and parenting issues.
Free Children's Yoga
1/126 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 0511
E [email protected]
W shantiyoga.com.au
Free children's yoga classes. Children's yoga teacher training weekend intensive.
Also Saturday morning Bollywood dance classes. Classical Indian dance private
classes. 5 years old and over.
Inclusion Support Program
P 1800 811 039
E [email protected]
W inclusionsupportqld.org.au
The Inclusion Support Program has a focus on building Early Childhood and Child
Care services' ability and confidence to include children with additional needs and
relying less on ISP funding support.
Kids at Risk (Child Safety Service Centre)
P 07 5562 7800
W communities.qld.gov.au
For after-hours Ph 1800 177 135. Crisis assistance for child protection and referral
to emergency accommodation for youth in a crisis situation.
Kids in Need Association
P 07 5590 9171
E [email protected]
W kidsinneedassociation.com.au
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Services and facilities for seriously, chronically and terminally ill children up to the
age of 16 years.
Montrose Therapy and Respite Services - Gold Coast
4 Byth Street (cnr Allied Drive), ARUNDEL QLD 4215
P 07 5509 9300
E [email protected]
W montrose.org.au
Montrose provides family-centred community based services to Queensland's
children and young adults with physical disabilities. Through outreach
programmes clients and their families receive a variety of therapies, social work,
activities and respite.
Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd Oxenford-Coomera Community & Youth Centre,
OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5580 4993
E [email protected]
W youthcentre.org.au
Range of free programs supporting families with children 0 - 12 years: under 5
year's Early Years Hubs with a range of age appropriate sessions; New Mums
and Babies group with Child Health Nurse.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Ashmore
44 Dominions Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 5774
E [email protected]
W ashmorepcyc.com
Road and bicycle safety courses for Grade 4 students to help raise awareness of
traffic and road conditions, safety techniques and safe bicycle handling skills.
Radio Lollipop Gold Coast Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
E [email protected]
W radiolollipop.org
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Children's charity providing comfort, play and entertainment to sick children in
hospital. Donations and volunteers sought.
Action Afloat with Sea Rovers
P 0418 753 954
Annual School holiday boating / fishing / sailing camp held in January each year
for 8-18 year olds.
Australian Air League - Southport Squadron
10 A B Paterson Dr, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 1800 502 175
E [email protected]
W airleague.com.au
A youth organisation for boys and girls from 8 - 18 years which encourages an
interest in aviation. Promotes good citizenship, leadership and teamwork.
General aviation education
Pacific Pines Primary School Auditorium, Santa Isobel Drive,, PACIFIC PINES
QLD 4211
P 07 5502 9138
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.airleague.com.au
Encouraging youth with an interest in aviation to expand their knowledge. Using
uniform and discipline to promote good citizenship.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
Carers Queensland
P 07 3900 8100
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
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A Young Carer is a person under the age of 25 who provides care and support to
a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition,
terminal illness or who is frail.
Coaching With Substance Inc
10 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
We provide our clients with a structured and inspirational coaching environment
where they can embrace sobriety, realise their full potential and re-create their life.
Crossing Divides Inc
P 07 5534 6348
E [email protected]
W crossingdividesinc.wordpress.com
Arts / Music Programs for young people 16-25 years who live with a disability or
disadvantage. Programs facilitated by local professional and emerging artsworker.
Gold Coast Youth Justice Centre
Shop 13 Pacific Square, 2540 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD
4218
P 07 5562 7157
W qld.gov.au
Supervision of young people (up to 17 years of age) under court orders. This
service is appointment based. Please contact this service for more information on
the assistance they can provide you.
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
15 Oak Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 0400
E [email protected]
W goldcoastyouthservice.com
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A youth worker is available Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 12.30pm for
drop in or phone enquiries; shower, toiletries and laundry facilities; Emergency
relief funds distributed when available.
Lifeline - Gold Coast
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9922
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Lifeline Broadbeach Counselling Centre provides a venue for many educational
and therapeutic activities. These include Self-Esteem, Kids Groups, Exploring
Anger, Assertiveness, Suicide Prevention and more.
Mobile Support Team
P 07 5537 6090
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
External support offered including case management. Aimed at supporting young
people to obtain and maintain tenancies. 16-25 years. Primarily Northern Gold
Coast region.
New Beginnings
P 07 5500 5888
E [email protected]
W new-beginnings.org.au
Our organisation teaches young people 'community values' and provides them
with essential life skills. We focus on the most disadvantaged and those at-risk of
becoming involved in anti-social behaviour.
Ohana for Youth - Varsity Lakes
RP1 Building, 1 Bellvue st, Varsity Lakes 4227, Bellvue Drive, VARSITY LAKES
QLD 4227
P 07 5655 1850
E [email protected]
W ohana.org.au
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Specialises in supporting young people aged 15-18 who have disengaged from
school early and are finding it difficult to overcome barriers and re-engage in
education, training or employment.
Ohana For Youth Inc - Broadbeach
Level 3 Oasis Shopping Centre, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5538 6600
E [email protected]
W ohana.org.au
Supports teenagers to re-engage with life and focus on a bright and happy future.
Our team provide individualised support, group activities, mentoring and reengagement opportunities.
Pacific Pines State Primary School Auditorium
Santa Isobel Boulevard, PACIFIC PINES QLD 4211
P 07 5502 9138
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.airleague.com.au
Youth with interest in aviation are given leadership personal development
assistance.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Bornhoffen
3510 Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd, NATURAL BRIDGE QLD 4211
P 07 5533 6154
E [email protected]
W bornhoffenpcyc.org.au
The Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association has made a valuable
and positive contribution to the future of countless young people since it first
began activities in 1948.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Gold Coast
Police Citizens Youth Club, 180 Monaco Street, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD
4218
P 07 5538 5201
E [email protected]
W pcyc.org.au
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Provides guidance to assist young people through their formative years. Improving
communities through youth development: our new youth management team
welcomes new members from 13 - 19 years of age.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Nerang
Cayuga Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2227
E [email protected]
W pcycnerang.com.au
The Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association has made a valuable
and positive contribution to the future of countless young people since it first
began activities in 1948.
Reconnect - Gold Coast
Shop 31, 100 Brisbane Road, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 9628
E [email protected]
W missionaustralia.com.au
Reconnect helps young people aged 12 to 18 living on the Gold Coast between
Miami and Helensvale who are at risk of leaving home, school or disconnecting
from others. Services include family counselling, meditation, case management
and practical support.
Scouts Australia Qld - Campsites
32 Stephens St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 0744
W scoutsqld.com.au
Scout Association encourages development of young people aged 6-26 years.
Scouts Queensland - Ashmore
1 Community Drive, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5564 9666
E [email protected]
W ashmore.scoutsqld.com.au
Scouting is for youth members between 6 to 17 years of age, and young adults
from 18 to 25 years of age.
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Scouts Queensland - Gold Coast
P 07 5530 4345
E [email protected]
W gcscouts.com.au
The Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide
range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information
Scouts Queensland - Mudgeeraba
1-5 Piallingo St, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0408 756 643
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabascouts.com.au
Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide
range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for hire of Scout Halls and
Camp Sites.
Scouts Queensland - Nerang
3 Hope St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5522 8743
E [email protected]
W nerang.scoutsqld.com.au
Scout Assoc. encourages development of young people through a range of
activities from the age of 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for the hire of Scout Halls
and Camp Sites.
Scouts Queensland - Palm Beach
12 Sarawak Ave Salk Oval, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 0420 242 679
E [email protected]
W palmbeachscouts.com.au
Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide
range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information available for hire of Scout Halls and
Camp Sites.
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Scouts Queensland - Paradise Point
52 Falkinder Ave, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 0418 344 132
E [email protected]
W scoutsqld.com.au
Scout Association encourages development of young people through a wide
range of activities from ages 6-26 years. These include: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Information is available for hire of Scout Halls and
Camp Sites.
Scouts Queensland - Parkwood Heights
182 Napper Rd, PARKWOOD QLD 4214
P 07 5574 5263
E [email protected]
W parkwoodscouts.com.au
Open to all boys and girls aged 6 - 26 years. Positions available in all section of
scouting: Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. Your children can learn life
skills; build on leadership and teamwork qualities in a safe environment.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
St John Cadets is an active and vibrant program for youth. As a cadet you can:
have fun, meet new people and make lifelong friends. Learn important first aid
skills with people your own age. Attend public first aid duties and assist with
treating illnesses and injuries in a supervised environment. Attend recreational
camps and youth leadership programs. Develop self confidence.
The Circle Project Inc
76 Robina Town Centre Drv 4b, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5580 8883
E [email protected]
To provide cost effective recordings to eligible musicians and to work with the
young emerging artists of the Gold Coast. Contact to arrange to see our state of
the art recording studio and learn about our mentoring and workshop
facilities/services.
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The Well SAILS Arundel
8 Byth Street, 8 Byth street, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 0405 468 344
E [email protected]
W sails.org.au
Young and old are welcome to experience the adventure and excitement of
sailing, kayaking and beach activities. Ring for further details activities and also
the Paradise Point Holiday program. Plus parenting and care programs. Healing
of the land, Purely Girls and Mates Place.
Tweed Heads PCYC
P 07 5599 1714
E [email protected]
Activities (from 2 years of age) include basketball, bands/music, dance classes,
dance parties, boxing, gymnastics, martial arts, fitness etc.
Wesley Mission Brisbane - Robina
P 0409 695 756
E [email protected]
W wmb.org.au
Providing telephone and outreach support to young people experiencing
difficulties at home, school or in the community, as well as those at risk of harm
and homelessness.
YHES House - Wesley Mission Brisbane
161 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5528 5333
E [email protected]
W yhes.org.au
Trading as: YHES House. Free service for Gold Coast youth and young parents
(12-19 years). Personal support, counselling, advocacy, pregnancy and parenting
support. Bathroom / laundry facilities. Drop-in service Mon and Thu 9am-1pm.
Youth Point Connect
376 Oxley Drive Runaway Bay Youth Precinct, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 5113
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E [email protected]
W ppuca.org.au
Youth Centre that runs various programs for the northern end of the Gold Coast
for youth aged 12 to 18 years. Open Tue and Thu from 4pm to 6pm. Contact
above for details of programs.
Play Groups and Childcare
Ashmore Community Children's Centre
2 Community Drive, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 3511
E [email protected]
W ashmoreccc.hubworks.com.au
Quality long-day child care that offers fun and learning for all children from the age
of 6 weeks to 5 years of age on Mon-Fri from 7.30am-5.30pm.
Bauer Street Community Children's Centre
76 Bauer St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 3467
E [email protected]
W bauerstreet.com.au
Non-profit centre run by management committee of parents. Quality child care for
children 6 wks to 5 yrs. Families, children and staff working together to provide
fun, friendship and education.
Burleigh Heads Thursday Playgroup
Burleigh Heads Uniting Church, 2 Burleigh Street 2 Burleigh Street, BURLEIGH
HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 per visit. Playgroup with a regular routine. Group continues
to meet during school holidays. Please bring cut fruit for a shared morning tea.
Burleigh Heads Tuesday Playgroup
Burleigh Heads Uniting Church, 2 Burleigh Street 2 Burleigh Street, BURLEIGH
HEADS QLD 4220
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P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00/family/session. Informal Playgroup with regular routine and
group story/music time. Group does not meet during school holidays.
C&K - Coolangatta Community Kindergarten
31 Miles St, KIRRA QLD 4872
P 07 5536 2130
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Coomera Community Kindergarten
16 Beattie Rd, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5519 3129
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Coomera Springs Community Kindergarten
20 Old Coach Rd, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5665 7109
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Elanora Community Kindergarten
3 Park Crt, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6117
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W candk.asn.au
Not for profit, community kindergarten providing kindergarten programmes for 3 to
5 year old children.
C&K - Family Day Care Scheme
20 Old Coach Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0439 521 797
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Educators offering consistent quality care; small group setting in a home
environment; opportunities for age appropriate learning experiences; Child Care
Benefit and Child Care Rebate.
C&K - Highland Reserve Community Kindergarten
580 Reserve Rd, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5580 5013
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Mudgeeraba Community Kindergarten
20 Old Coach Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5559 2431
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Norfolk Village Community Kindergarten
85 Halfway Drv, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 5549 0375
E [email protected]
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W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Oxenford Community Kindergarten
90 Michigan Drv, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5519 4875
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Palm Beach Community Kindergarten
6 Lind Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5520 6669
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Park Lake Community Kindergarten
1a Shoalhaven Ave, PACIFIC PINES QLD 4211
P 07 5580 0250
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
Children attending have access to the Queensland Studies Authority approved C
and K building waterfalls teaching and learning guideline, which takes a play
based approach to early childhood education.
C&K - Railway Community Preschooling Centre
34 Railway St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 4916
E [email protected]
W candk.asn.au
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Multi-function Centre. We act as both a childcare centre and kindy centre. Kindy
has a teacher and assistant during term time and when on holiday a group leader
and assistant run the room following the same program.
Carrara Monday Playgroup
(St Margarets Anglican Church) 167-169 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd, NERANG QLD
4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Session: Monday 9.30am-11.30am, ages 0-4 years. $3 per week. Informal
playgroup with a regular routine, safe outdoor play area, group story/music time
and a range of organised activities for babies, toddlers and pre prep aged
children.
Clever Kids Playgroup
(Holy Family Church), (Marion Room) (Marion Room), RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $2.00 per family visit. Informal playgroup with a safe outdoor play
area lots of indoor and outdoor toys for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged
children. Bring along morning tea, tea and coffee is provided also bring hat and
sunscreen. Group does not meet during school holidays.
Committee for After-School Activities Inc
9 Mungo Place, BELLVUE PARK QLD
P 07 5532 6459
E [email protected]
After-school activities at Labrador and Musgrave Hill Primary schools Mon-Fri
from 2.30pm-6.00pm. Before school care at Musgrave Hill from 6.30am-8.45am.
Also a Vacation Holiday Program at Musgrave Hill from 7.30am-5.30pm.
Coombabah - Little Munchkins Playgroup
Coombabah State High School, Pine Ridge Road Pine Ridge Road,
COOMBABAH QLD 4216
P 1800 171 882
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W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0 - 5 years. No weekly fee. Fortnightly Playgroup. Playgroup conducted by
Early Childhood students under teacher guidance. They have a regular routine
with a range of organised activities for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Group follows
school terms.
Coomera Springs Early Years Centre
On site at Coomera Springs SS next to C&K Kindergarten Old Coach Road,
UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5644 9400
E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
Provides a range of free activities for children pre-birth to 8 years and their
families to help improve how children and families feel about themselves and how
they cope with difficult situations.
Creative Tots Playgroup
St James Anglican Church, 41 Brighton Street 41 Brighton Street, BIGGERA
WATERS QLD 4216
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-4 years. $3.00 per child or $4.00 per family. Informal playgroup with a
regular routine, safe outdoor play area, group story/music time and a range of
organised craft activities for babies and toddlers. Group will continue to meet
during school holidays. *Please note that the Playgroup meets every Thursday
except the 4th week of the month - they meet on Tuesdays instead.
Crossroads Gold Coast
4 Greenwich Crt, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
Playgroup operates Mon-Thu 9.30 - 11.30am during school terms. Ring for further
details or go to the website.
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Cuddle Bugs Playtime Playgroup
Merrimac State High School - C Block, Dunlop Court Dunlop Court, MERMAID
WATERS QLD 4218
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 per family. Playgroup with a regular routine coordinated by
Early Childhood students under supervision of teacher. A range of organised
activities for babies. Group does not meet the 1st and last week of the school
term.
Early Childhood Centre Southport and Time for Kids
Churches of Christ Complex, 458 Olsen Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 07 5510 2300
E [email protected]
W care.cofcqld.com.au
A not-for-profit community-based service. Qualified, experienced friendly staff. A
play-based, open learning program. Spacious and natural outdoor playgrounds.
Child Care Benefit available. "Time for Kids" for after-school and vacation care.
Genesis Christian Ministries Play Groups
148 Eastlake St, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5525 3534
E [email protected]
W genesisgc.com.au
Playgroup held every Fri in school terms from 10am to 11.30am.
Glow Cares Playgroup
Glow Church, 4/492 Scottsdale Dve 4/492 Scottsdale Dve, VARSITY LAKES QLD
4227
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-4years. No weekly fee. Playgroup sessions will follow a regular routine
and encompass group story/music time and a range of organised activities for
babies and toddlers. Group does not meet during school holidays.
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Kalwun IPS - Burleigh and Logan Playgroup
(Kalwun Training Room) 14 Kortum Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Tuesday 10am-2pm. Ages 0-5years. Gold coin donation. Indigenous Playgroup,
refer to contact for more details. Group does not continue to meet during school
holidays.
Kirra Kids Playgroup
(Coolangatta State School Pre School Building), Miles Street Miles Street,
COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 /visit. Informal Playgroup with regular routine, safe outdoor
play area, group story/music time and a range of organised activities for babies,
toddlers and pre-prep aged children. Group continues to meet during school
holidays.
Koala Kids Pimpama Playgroup
Ormeau Community Hall (Behind Living Rivers Uniting Church), Cnr Creek St &
Mirambeena Dr Cnr Creek St & Mirambeena Dr, ORMEAU QLD 4209
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $3.00/week Relaxed playgroup with a regular routine, a safe
outdoor play area and a range of organised activities for babies, toddlers and pre
preps. Great for making new friends for you and your child. Group does not meet
during school holidays.
Living Rivers Uniting Church Playgroup
(Living Rivers Uniting Church), 5 Nerang River Drive 5 Nerang River Drive,
NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
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Ages 0-5 years. $5 per family visit fee. Informal Playgroup sessions with regular
routines, safe outdoor play areas, group story/music time and a range of
organised activities.
LORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten
68 Mirambeena Drv, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 07 5540 8877
E [email protected]
W lords.qld.edu.au
Little Wonders Kindergarten runs a five day a fortnight program for students who
turn 4 years of age by June 30th of that year. They offer a high quality and
engaging Kindergarten program.
Miami Community Childrens Centre
52 Redondo Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 4477
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Owned by community groups and organisations and are run as not-for-profit. For
children and their families. Long day care for children 0 weeks to 5 years. Open
7.30am - 5.30pm Mon-Fri.
Miami State School Playgroup
Miami State School, 18-36 Oceanic Dve 18-36 Oceanic Dve, MERMAID WATERS
QLD 4218
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 per session to cover costs of morning tea. Playgroup run
with the support of the School. The group has access to a safe outdoor play area
with sessions including group/story music time. Group follows school term
calendar.
Musgrave Hill Community Children’s Centre
21A Nakina St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1789
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Musgrave Hill Community Children’s Centre is a long day care service with high
quality care and educational curriculum.
Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Development Unit
2 Nakina St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 7049
E [email protected]
W musghillss.qld.edu.au
Early Intervention Programs individually designed to provide additional
educational support for children who have additional and varying developmental
needs from birth to 6 years.
My Time Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba Special School, 4-6 School Street 4-6 School Street,
MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Provides local support for mums, dads, grandparents and anyone caring for a
child up to the age of 16 with a disability or chronic medical condition; provides
opportunity for parents to meet others in similar circumstances, supported by a
play helper. Sessions vary.
Nerang - Little Stars Playgroup
Nerang State High School, Weedons Road Weedons Road, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. Gold coin donation each visit. Fortnightly Playgroup with Year 11
and 12 students helping facilitate the program under teacher supervision and full
parent participation.
Nerang Early Years Centre
40 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5644 9100
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E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
We provide information, support and programs on child development including
programs to prepare children for kindergarten, activities for the multicultural
community, child health checks, money management workshops.
Nerang Outside School Hours Care
59 Cayuga St C/o Nerang PCYC, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2227
E [email protected]
Vacation care during school holidays run by Nerang PCYC. We also provide
before and after school care with supervised fun activities. For further information
bookings ring above numbers.
Nerang Playgroup
5 Nerang River Drive Living Rivers Uniting Church Hall, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W nerangplaygroup.websyte.com
Meet: Wed from 9.30am -11.30am. Run by parents. Great fun and fellowship for
parents/carers and children from babies to under 5 years. Indoor/outdoor play
every week plus programs of activities, craft and regular outings. Affiliated with
Playgroup Queensland.
Olsen Avenue Community Childrens Centre
47 Olsen Ave, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 6744
E [email protected]
Government funded Child Care Centre. Committee sponsored. Priority to working
parents or those undertaking further studies. Open: Mon-Fri 6.30am - 6.30pm.
Children 6 weeks to 5 years.
Paradise Point Friday Playgroup
Paradise Point Community Centre (Small Hall), Community Lane, PARADISE
POINT QLD 4216
P 1800 171 882
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E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $5.00 per week. Playgroup with a regular routine, group
story/music time with a range of organised activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Group continues to meet during school holidays.
Parkwood Young Adventurers Playgroup
Parkwood Arundel Community Centre, Napper Road, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $5.00/visit. Informal playgroup with a range of organised activities
for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Safe undercover play area. Tea and biscuits
provided for parents/carers, please bring along morning tea for your little ones.
Group does not continue to meet during school holidays. Group meets the every
2nd Tuesday of the month.
Play at NCC Playgroup
Nerang Community Church, 2 Arjuna Way 2 Arjuna Way, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $3.00/visit. Playgroup with a regular routine, a safe outdoor play
area and a range of organised activities for toddlers. Group does not continue to
meet during school holidays
PlayConnect Miami
Miami State School, 18-38 Oceanic Drive 18-38 Oceanic Drive, MERMAID
WATERS QLD 4218
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Facilitated playgroup for children (0-6yrs) to have fun, make friends, share stories
and gain information about other support services available for children diagnosed
with autism or suspected of having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Playful Possums Playgroup
Living Rivers Uniting Church (Community Hall), 246 Creek Street 246 Creek
Street, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 per visit. Playgroup with a regular routine, a safe outdoor
play area and organised activites for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Playgroup Association Of Queensland Inc
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupaustralia.com.au
Playgroup Queensland supports communities, families and children through
quality play-based learning experiences and social interaction, offered in a state
wide network.
Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children Inc (QAGTC) Gold Coast Branch
P 07 3352 4288
E [email protected]
W qagtc.org.au
Member-funded, volunteer-based, organisation dedicated to supporting gifted
children, their families and teachers. A range of activities for gifted children, their
parents, teachers and community members.
Ragamuffins - Coomera Waters Playgroup
(Coomera Waters Rec Space 1) Village High Crescent, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Friday 9am-11am. Age 0-5 years. $25.00 per term. Playgroup for Coomera
Waters residents only as the facilities are funded by Body Corporate. Group
continues to meet during school holidays.
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Southport Little People Playgroup
Southport Uniting Church, 23 Short Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Ages 0-4 years. No weekly fee. Informal Playgroup with a regular routine and a
range of organised activities for babies and toddlers. Group does not continue to
meet during school holidays.
Southport Scallywags Playgroup
St Peters Anglican Church, 83 Nerang Street 83 Nerang Street, SOUTHPORT
QLD 4215
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Friendly playgroup meets every Wednesday (except the 1st Wed of the month)
from 9.30-11.30am. All welcome, with a great selection of toys and equipment.
Come along and try it with your little person aged 0-4 years.
Southport State School
Southport State School, 215 Queen Street 215 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD
4215
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Playgroup is for Children aged 3-5 years. $5.00 per session. Playgroup facilitated
by a teacher aide working on school readiness program. Group follows school
term.
Springbrook Playgroup
Springbrook State School, 2327 Springbrook Road 2327 Springbrook Road,
SPRINGBROOK QLD 4213
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
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Ages 0-5 years. No visit fee. Weekly facilitated Playgroup run with the support of
the School. Sessions follow a regular routine with access to a safe outdoor play
area.
St Margaret's Nerang Playgroup
Anglican Church of Australia (St Margaret's) 167 - 169 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd,
NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Thursday 9.30am-11.30am. Ages 0-5 years. $2.50 per visit. Playgroup with a safe
outdoor play area, outings/excursions and a range or organised activities for
babies, toddlers and prep aged children.
St Mary's Coomera Monday Playgroup
St Mary's Worship Centre 173 Billinghurst Crescent, UPPER COOMERA QLD
4209
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Monday 9.30am-11.30am. Ages 0-5 years. $3 per visit. Playgroup with a regular
routine. Group does not continue to meet during school holidays.
St Mary's Coomera Tuesday Playgroup
St Marys Worship Centre 173 Billinghurst Crescent, UPPER COOMERA QLD
4209
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am. Ages 0-5 years. $3 per visit. An informal playgroup
with a regular routine. May contain religious/spiritual elements. Group does not
continue to meet during school holidays.
St Peters Lutheran Church Playgroup - Alberton
St Peters Lutheran Church Hall 185 Alberton Road, ALBERTON QLD 4207
P 07 3209 9312
E [email protected]
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Playgroup with regular routine, range of organised activities for babies, toddlers
and pre-schoolers. Group story and music sessions. Occasional outings. May
have spiritual elements.
St Peter's Lutheran Parish Playgroup
St Peter's Lutheran Church Hall 185 Alberton Road, ALBERTON QLD 4207
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Monday 10am-11.30am. 0-5 years. No visit fee. Fortnightly playgroup with a
regular routine. Sessions may contain spiritual elements (Lutheran Church).
Tallebudgera Valley Playgroup
(Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall) Tallebudgera Creek Road,
TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Tuesday 9.15am-11.15am. Ages 0-5 years. $4.00 per visit. Informal playgroup
with a safe outdoor play area, group story/music time and a range of organised
activities. Group continues to meet during school holidays.
Time for Kids Vacation Care
Southport Church of Christ Complex, 458 Olsen Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD
4214
P 07 5510 2300
W cofc.com.au
After-school care Mon-Fri during school term and Vacation care from Mon-Fri
during holidays and Pupil Free days. School aged care from 7.30am-6.30pm.
Exciting excursions. Fun activities. Playground. Postal address: PO Box 1128,
Ashmore 4214.
Treehouse Playgroup
120 Mudgerraba Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
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Friday 9.30am-11.30am. Ages 0-5 years. $3.00 weekly visit fee. Playgroup with a
regular routine with access to a safe outdoor play area with sessions including
group music/story time and a range of organised activities.
Trinity Child Care Centre
3 Carey Lane, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 3019
E [email protected]
Non-profit centre run by administration team of Queensland Lutheran Early
Childhood Service. Long Day Care. Open: Mon-Fri from 7am-6pm.
United City Playgroup
Harvest Community Care Unit 4, 22 New Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 171 882
E [email protected]
W playgroupqueensland.com.au
Thursday 9.30am to 11.30am. Ages 0-5 years. $3.00/family/visit. Informal
Playgroup with a regular routine, outdoor area with a McDonald's playground,
group story/music time and a range of activities. Group does not continue to meet
during school holidays.
Varsity College OSHC
1 Bridgewater Road, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 0402 121 078
E [email protected]
W campaustralia.com.au
Vacation care for families of the Varsity community.
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc
20 Mattocks Rd Jim Harris Park, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5593 7006
E [email protected]
W varsitylakes.org.au
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Referral Centre. Playgroup for children 0-5 years on Fri from 9.30am-11.30am.
Miracle Babies Nurture Group (Premature) meets Tue fortnightly. We also have
The Small Dogs Playgroup. Ring for details.
Playgroups and fun programs
87 Village Way, 87 Village Way, OXENFORD/STUDIO VILLAGE QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8253
E [email protected]
W studiovillage.com.au
Please call for days and times of activities for various age group. Activities are
available for children from birth to school age. Some limited school holiday events.
YMCA Gold Coast
4 Railway Parade, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5503 7400
E [email protected]
W ymcachildcare.com.au
Family day care and in home care.
YMCA Gold Coast Home-based Child Care
4 Railway Parade, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5503 7400
E [email protected]
W ymcafdc.com.au
The YMCA of Brisbane has Family Day Care based on the Gold Coast. Educators
are supported by us who employs a team of Childcare Professionals who monitor,
support and resource the educators to ensure the highest standard of care.
Communication and Information
Community Information and Referral Services
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
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It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Adverse Medicine Events Line
P 1300 134 237
W nps.org.au
The Adverse Medicine Events (AME) Line provides consumers with an avenue for
reporting and discussing adverse experiences with medicines.
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or if you are caring for someone with a memory
problem, free information, support and counselling is available from Alzheimer’s
Australia Queensland.
Australian Electoral Commission
Shop 5001 Level 4 Robina Town Centre, 19 Robina Town Centre Drive, ROBINA
QLD 4230
P 13 2326
E [email protected]
W aec.gov.au
Aims: enrolment and voting public education on enrolment and voting. Fee for
service elections for public and private sector organisations. Members of the
public can view the electoral roll.
Body Corporate and Community Management Information Service
P 1800 060 119
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Information Service on Body Corporate matters and Community Management.
When you ring leave your name and telephone number for a Body Corporate
representative to phone you back.
COTA Queensland
P 07 3316 2999
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E [email protected]
W cotaqld.org.au
COTA co-creates social change with people as they age through engaging with
people throughout Queensland to develop policy, advocate on systemic issues
and facilitating community education.
DV Connect - Mensline
P 1800 600 636
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
DV Connect Men's Line provides telephone counselling for men in Domestic
Violence situations - both respondents and victims. Workers also provide referrals
to appropriate agencies.
DV Connect - Womensline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Counselling, information, refuge and safety.
Gold Coast Primary Health Network
Level 1, 14 Edgewater Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5635 2455
E [email protected]
W healthygc.com.au
Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) has established the HealthyGC
website at www.healthygc.com.au, a comprehensive online health service
directory with over 2000 listings.
Homeless Hotline
P 1800 474 753
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are
experiencing homelessness.
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Immigration Services Australia (ISA)
P 0450 583 090
E [email protected]
W immi-sa.com
Partner visas, work visa, overseas recruitment for sponsors looking to fill skill
shortage, student visas, family visas , visa refusals and appeals.
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH)
P 07 3252 9411
E [email protected]
W qldalliance.org.au
The Queensland Alliance is the peak body for the mental health community
sector. We envisage a community that values differences, promotes wellbeing and
creates a sense of belonging. We aim to achieve this by influencing, connecting,
strengthening and collaborating with, our communities to improve mental health
and wellbeing.
Case Management for People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
P 07 3013 5555
E [email protected]
W qpp.org.au
This program aims to remove barriers to access by providing flexible and
innovative local referrals to health professionals and support agencies that have
been vetted and approved by QPP to provide safe, confidential and respectful
services.
Respect Inc - Gold Coast
4 Bay St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5657 0857
E [email protected]
W respectqld.org.au
Respect Inc aims to provide all sex workers with peer support, advocacy and
referral to appropriate services, in keeping with individual needs and requests.
RTA Queensland
P 1300 366 311
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E [email protected]
W rta.qld.gov.au
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
P 13 1450
E [email protected]
W immi.gov.au
The TIS National immediate telephone interpreting service is available 24 hours a
day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation
in Australia.
Women's Health
P 07 3216 0976
E [email protected]
W womhealth.org.au
Free health information line phone 3216 0376 or 1800 017 676.
General Communication and Information
Toastmasters - Elanora Early Morning Club
186 KP McGrath Drv, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1300 304 069
W 4377.toastmastersclubs.org
Public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in
public. Meets at McDonalds Party Room, The Pines Shopping Centre, Elanora. on
Tue from 7am-8.15am. Phone or contact us via our website.
Toastmasters - Gold Coast Club
Mermaid Beach Community Centre 2439 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID
BEACH QLD 4218
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W gctm.toastmastersclubs.org
To gain self-confidence in speaking to groups in a helpful supportive atmosphere.
Guests welcome. Meet 2nd and 4th Tue at above address at 7pm.
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Toastmasters - Helensvale Daybreak Club
31 Discovery Drive Community Hall, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5531 4077
E [email protected]
W helensvale.daybreak.com
Improve your communication skills with friends. Meets Wed at 6.50am for 7.00am
at Helensvale Community Centre South Hall, Discovery Drv., Helensvale.
Toastmasters - Kings Club
56 Gemvale Rd Kings Christian Centre, REEDY CREEK QLD 2330
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W 4190.toastmastersclubs.org
Public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in
public. Meets in the Barista Room on the 2nd and 4th Mon at 7pm at above
address. Supper provided.
Toastmasters - Nerang Club
14 Stevens Street Red Cross Ctr, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W nerangtoastmasters.org
The best little Toastmasters' Club on the Gold Coast. Learn self-confidence,
communication and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Meet for 1.5 hours on the 2nd and 4th Tue of the month – 6.45pm for 7pm.
Toastmasters - Oasis on Broadbeach
75 Surf Pde, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W oasis.toastmastersclubs.org
Develop confidence in public speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Make new contacts while learning valuable life skills. Meets 1st and 3rd Wed at
6.45am at the address above. Phone or email us via our website.
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Toastmasters - Palm Beach/Currumbin Club
33 Guineas Creek Rd, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5576 7525
E [email protected]
W palmbeachcurrumbin.toastmastersclubs.org
Friendly club, for young and old. Develop public speaking skills, confidence, and
meet new people. Visit our website for information. Meet 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
every Wed evening.at the Pines Meeting room.
Toastmasters - Robina Club
2 Priddys Rd C/o Gold Coast District Cricket Club, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W robina.toastmastersclubs.org
Have fun learning public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and
supportive atmosphere. Meet: 6.45pm-9pm on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Wed of the
month at the Gold Coast District Cricket club, Robina (enter via Cheltenham Dr).
Guests welcome.
Toastmasters - Robina Sunrise Club
160 Robina Town Centre Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0407 103 943
E [email protected]
W robinasunrise.toastmastersclubs.org
Get over the fear of public speaking, present better at work, job interviews and
meetings. Join us at Robina Sunrise Toastmasters Club every Thu from 6.45am to
8am at McDonalds Party Room, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina.
Toastmasters - Southport Club
6 Lawson Street Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0432 619 072
E [email protected]
W southporttoastmasters.org
Training in communication skills. Education and social activities. Meet 2nd, 3rd
and 4th Wed every month at 6.30pm for 7pm start in Meeting Rm F4, Level 1 of
the Southport Community Centre Lawson St.
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Toastmasters - Southport Endeavour Club
92 Slatyer Ave Southport Golf Club, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 0408 798 001
E [email protected]
W toastmasters.org.au
Specialised public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability
to speak in public. Meet at the Southport Golf Club on the 1st and 3rd Wed of the
month at 6.45pm.
Toastmasters - Talk of the South Club
P 07 5598 3803
E [email protected]
W tots.toastmastersclubs.org
Public speaking group which promotes self-awareness and the ability to speak in
public. Meets monthly at 7pm alternating Fri dinner and at 10am Sun lunch at
various venues.
Toastmasters - Uniting Club Elanora
17 Applecross Way C/o Uniting Church, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1300 304 069
E [email protected]
W elanorauniting.com.au
Public speaking group to help people gain self-confidence to speak in front of a
group. Meet at Robinson Hall (address above) at 9.15am for 9.30am Tue. Morning
tea at 10.30am.
Toastmasters International Infoline
E [email protected]
W toastmasters.org.au
Governing Body for District 69 with information on all Toastmasters Clubs on the
Gold Coast.
Toastmasters - Southport Club
6 Lawson Street Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0432 619 072
E [email protected]
W southporttoastmasters.org
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Meets the 1st and 3rd Tue of the month. Meet in Southport Community Centre,
Room F5 at 6 Lawson St on the 1st and 3rd Tue. Phone or email us via our
website.
Community Clubs and Interest Groups
Community Service Clubs
Arctic Convoys Veterans Association
2 Eighth Ave Unit 11, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5534 5586
National body. Members from various countries. Protected convoys carrying arms
and ammunition to Russia during World War ll. HQ Brisbane. Meets 3rd Thu each
month at Southport Workers Club at 11am.
Australian Assoc of Retired Airline Pilots
34 Abby Cres, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5538 8737
Ring for details of meetings.
Australian Culinary Federation (Queensland Chapter)
43 St Kevin's Ave, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0414 530 472
W austculinary.com.au
To provide a social, political and educational forum and voice for chefs,
apprentices, students and all others in the hospitality, food, tourism and catering
industries.
Australian Federation of TPI Ex-Servicemen and Women
Lot 1 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9282
E [email protected]
W qldtpi.org.au
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Welfare, companionship and support for ex-service men and women who have
been totally and permanently incapacitated as a result of service related injury or
illness. Social centre open 9am-noon Mon to Fri at Cascade Gardens Park.
Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Association of Australia
4 Barklya Place, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 0506
Historical working group.
Broadwater Surfers Paradise Masonic Lodge No.434 (Queensland)
76 Nerang St Masonic Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5579 8326
E [email protected]
W freemasons-southport.org.au
Meet at the Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St. on the 4th Mon of each
month at 7pm except December. Installation: Sat after the 4th Mon in July.
Burleigh Heads Lions
P 0478 681 300
E [email protected]
W burleighheads.qld.lions.org.au
Volunteers from our organisation man fundraising events. 100% of the proceeds
are passed onto local individuals and organisations to help various sectors of the
community including the homeless, disadvantaged, cancer research and schools.
Burleigh Heads Royal Arch Chapter No 148 (Queensland)
5-7 First Ave Masonic Centre 6, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5579 8326
E [email protected]
W royalarch-burleigh.org.au
Meets at Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre, 6 First Ave at 7pm on the 4th Thu of
each month except December.
Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch
8 Sixth Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5576 1663
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E [email protected]
Meets RSL Hall, 6th Ave., Burleigh Heads on 2nd Wed of each month at 12.30pm.
Social days on the 4th Wed of the month.
Burleigh Masonic Lodge No.307
74 Iron Bark St, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 8321
W freemasonsburleigh.com
Meet Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre 1st Ave, Burleigh Heads 4th Wed of each
month.
Burleigh Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No.158
74 Iron Bark St, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 8321
Meet Masonic Centre 1st Ave Burleigh Heads 1st Thu in February, May August
and November.
Carers Queensland: Gold Coast Region Support Group
24 Cotton Street Unit 1, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 5726
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
Providing support for unpaid carers in the community via support groups and
services, counselling advocacy, information, programs, retreats and social clubs.
Catholic Parish - Surfers Paradise
50 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5572 5433
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiseparish.com.au
Organisation for women. All welcome. Community support and fund raising
activities. Meet 1st Tue of month 12.15pm at the Hospitality Centre, Clear Island
Waters.
Catholic Womens League - Burleigh Heads
3 Sunlight Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
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P 07 5576 2553
E [email protected]
Charitable organisation open to all women. Fundraising social activities. Meet the
2nd Mon of every month at 10am in the Meeting room Infant Saviour Church, 4
Park Ave, Burleigh Heads.
Catholic Womens League - Runaway Bay
16 Simbai St, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5501 5861
E [email protected]
Charitable organisation open to all women. Fundraising social activities. Meet the
1st Thu of every month at 9.30am in the Marian Room.
Catholic Womens League - Southport
1 Edmund Rice Drive, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5594 0719
E [email protected]
Charitable organisation open to all catholic women. Fundraising social activities.
Meet the 2nd Fri of the month at 11am at the Guardian Angels Church, Southport.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queenland (Gold Coast and Hinterland
Region)
75 Waterway Drive, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5538 2133
W commerceqld.com.au
A private enterprise member organisation offering a complete, convenient, onestop source of professional business and industry advice, information, training and
consultancy services.
Chamber of Commerce Central Gold Coast
P 07 5578 7184
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcentralchamber.com.au
Assistance to all business people both retail and industry. Networking with local
business and industry on issues of common interest. Info on membership and
upcoming events go to website.
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Chamber of Commerce Gold Coast North
75 Waterway Drive Unit 26, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 1300 765 057
E [email protected]
W goldcoastnorth.cciq.com.au
Promotion and representation of business' within local area. Assist local business
in all areas of development, growth, industrial relations, IT development, training
and planning. Provide networking and social functions to allow business to
interact.
Chamber of Commerce Mudgeeraba
P 07 5522 0099
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabachamber.com.au
Promotion of local business by giving old fashioned service. Visit website for
further information.
Chamber of Commerce Springbrook
P 07 5533 5192
E [email protected]
W springbrooktourism.com.au
Promotion of development and progress within the area. Safeguarding the
interests of the local business community.
Coolangatta Chapter No.63 Order of the Eastern Star
3 Township Drv Unit 72, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 07 5576 2219
E [email protected]
W oesqld.com.au
Meet at Masonic Centre, Boyd St., Tweed Heads at 7pm the 3rd Fri (except Dec recess) and April (2pm 3rd Sat).
Croatian Pensioners of Gold Coast
P 07 5572 7678
Ring for information or support.
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Croatian Sports Centre Gold Coast Inc
Lot 5 Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5596 0935
E [email protected]
W gccroatianclub.com.au
Central hub for 'all things Croatian' on the Gold Coast! Traditional folklore dancing
classes, pensioner's society, soccer club and restaurant - open to the public. Book
your next wedding, birthday or function with us, today! PO Box 1183 Southport
4215.
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 7999
E [email protected]
W currumbinrsl.com.au
Multi-award winning Club, Restaurant and Function Centre situated on Currumbin
Creek. Free live weekly entertainment, TAB, Keno and gaming. Regular comedy
nights. Free daily kids club and courtesy bus. Also offer a Veteran's Support
Centre.
Currumbin/Palm Beach RSL Women's Auxiliary
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 4812
E [email protected]
Fundraising organisation for the Returned Services League. Meets at
Currumbin/Palm Beach RSL Memorial Club 3rd Wed of the month at 2pm. New
members welcome.
Feathers Women's Social Club - Gold Coast
E [email protected]
W feathersgoldcoast.com.au
Feathers Women's Social Club Incorporated is the longest running Lesbian
Women's Social Club on the Gold Coast. We are a dynamic group of women who
volunteer their time striving to enrich the lives of our community.
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Filipino-Australian Community Gold Coast Inc
63 Zane St, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0416 331 233
E [email protected]
Help assimilate Filipinos into the community; also social friendship. Promotes
Filipino heritage, culture, traditions and values. Ring for venue and time for
meetings on first Sun of the month.
Friends of Burleigh
35 Kingfisher Cres, BURLEIGH WATERS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 5306
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Working with the Residents and other groups for the Residents and Ratepayers of
Division 12. Family orientated living; Environmentally friendly community; Coastal
holiday destination.
Friends of Currumbin Inc
P 07 5534 3668
E [email protected]
W friendsofcurrumbin.com
Community progress group which aims to lobby all levels of government to
provide better services for the area. Preservation and regeneration of the area.
Friends of Macintosh Island Park and Narrowneck Inc
P 0415 986 923
E [email protected]
The aim of Friends of Macintosh Island Park and Narrowneck Inc is to seek the
environmental betterment of Macintosh Island and Narrowneck as well as a safer
amenity to relax and play.
Girl Guides - Trefoil Guild Runaway Bay
27 Lindsay Pde, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 3357 1266
E [email protected]
W guidesqld.org
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Guiding in Queensland was established in 1919 and today, Girl Guides
Queensland is the largest youth organisation for girls and young women in
Queensland with over 4000 youth members, 900 Leaders and adult Members,
and more than 1000 active volunteers.
Girl Guides - Trefoil Guild Southport
3 Rob Roy Crt, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 3357 1266
E [email protected]
W guidesqld.org
Guiding in Queensland was established in 1919 and today, Girl Guides
Queensland is the largest youth organisation for girls and young women in
Queensland with over 4000 youth members, 900 Leaders and adult Members,
and more than 1000 active volunteers.
Gold Coast Bocce Club (Lipa) Inc
P 0451 582 367
E [email protected]
Ring for information of meetings. Play every Sun at Ashmore, next to the Bowling
Club, Currumburra Road, Ashmore.
Gold Coast Business Club
57 Paradise Springs Avenue, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0408 797 361
E [email protected]
W goldcoastbusinessclub.com.au
Fun, informative regular meetings with information on creative strategies used to
propel your business to success. Primarily aimed at small business owners
wanting to learn, share experiences and network.
Gold Coast Daylight Lodge No.519 UGLQ
6 First Ave, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5592 2408
E [email protected]
W goldcoastdaylightmasoniclodge.com
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Meet Burleigh Heads Masonic Centre, 1st Ave, on 3rd Mon of the month except
December. Meetings 9.30am-noon - when lunch is available. Visitors from other
Lodges and interstate are most welcome.
Gold Coast District Law Association Inc
P 0488 007 115
E [email protected]
W gcdla.com.au
Promote confidence and goodwill between the community and the legal
profession and goodwill between the association members. Protect the interests
of the legal profession.
Gold Coast Dutch Community Association Inc
P 07 5631 4742
E [email protected]
Meet: at Burleigh / Miami Senior Citizens club, 5 Matilda St., Burleigh Heads the
3rd Thu of the month from 9am-noon.
Gold Coast Indian Cultural Association
125 Santa Cruz Bvd 157, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5575 4165
E [email protected]
Ring for information.
Gold Coast Lawn Bowls Club
14 Kalimna Drive, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 0411 623 657
E [email protected]
Neighbourhood Watch is a community organisation focused on safety in our area.
We bring together local council, police and residents in quarterly meetings to
update, inform and support.
Gold Coast Media Club
P 0401 312 312
W themediaclub.com.au
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Group of industry professionals who organise and raise funds at functions to
donate to charities nominated. Encourage, educate, entertain and support
members to further professionalism.
Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
E [email protected]
W gsgc.org.au
Chamber of Commerce for Southern Gold Coast with members from Coolangatta,
Tugun, Currumbin, Elanora, Palm Beach, Tallebudgera and beyond.
Guanaba Country Music Club
"Heritage Park", 193 Rifle Range Road, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0427 253 547
E [email protected]
W guanabacountrymusicclub.simplesite.com
An outlet for those interested in music or singing in a relaxed, stable and social
environment can come along and meet like-minded people.
Hope Island Community Association Inc (HICA) Incorporation No IA3325
P 07 3866 3848
E [email protected]
Vision is for Hope Island to become a more cohesive community, recognised for
our quality of life, community spirit and shared values.
Inner Wheel Club of Broadbeach
P 07 5562 2999
E [email protected]
W innerwheelaustralia.org.au
Promote friendship and encourage ideals of personal service. Foster international
understanding for wives / widows of Rotarians and former Rotarians. Also for
mothers, sisters, daughters over 18 years.
Inner Wheel Club of Gold Coast North Inc
29 Melbourne Rd, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5530 5061
E [email protected]
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W innerwheelaustralia.org.au
Friendship and service. Encourage ideals of personal service. Foster international
understanding. For wives/widows of Rotarians, former Rotarians, any female
relative 18+ of former Rotarian or Rotarian. Meet 1st Thu 7.30pm each month
Woodlands Lodge.
International Order of Freemasonry For Men and Women Le Droit Humain
19 Kerr Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5535 2351
E [email protected]
W droit-humain.org
Uniting men and women in Freemasonry. Monthly meetings at Kerr Ave on 3rd
Saturday of the month.
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians - Gold Coast Fleet
P 07 5593 3304
E [email protected]
W iyfr.net
The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through
fellowship.
Legacy Laurel Club of Coolangatta/Tweed Heads
P 07 5536 3985
E [email protected]
W legacy.com.au
Care, welfare and advice for widows and dependants of deceased returned
servicemen and Allied and Australian and Commonwealth servicemen. Office
open Tue 8am - 3pm, Wed 9am - 1pm and Thu 8am - 2pm.
Legacy Laurel Club of Helensvale
31 Discovery Drv Community Centre, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 3733
E [email protected]
Social club for Legacy widows. Meet at the Community Centre, Discovery Drv.,
Helensvale on the 4th Fri of each month at 9.30am.
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Legacy Laurel Club of Robina
196 Robina Town Centre Drv Robina Community Centre, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 2403
E [email protected]
Support and social club for Legacy widows. Meets at 10am on the 1st Wed of the
month at Robina Community Centre.
Legacy Laurel Club Southport
112 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5552 4200
E [email protected]
Social club for Legacy widows. Meets at 10.30am on the 2nd Thu of each month
at Southport RSL Club.
Leos Club of Palm Beach Currumbin High School
Thrower Dr, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5598 5927
E [email protected]
Community service club based at high school. Support for local and regional
causes. Meets Fri 8am during school term.
Lioness Club of Palm Beach-Currumbin
30 Thrower Dr, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 0487 484 214
E [email protected]
Ladies service club for community service minded women, who raise money for
community deserving projects. Meet the 1st Wed of each month at 1pm at the
Lion’s Den, Murtha Drive, Elanora.
Lions Club of Ashmore
80 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5597 1489
E [email protected]
W lionsclubs.org.au
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Community service club with a hands-on approach providing assistance to those
in need. Also embark on fundraising opportunities to assist. Meet: 2nd and 4th
Wed of the month at the Southport Bowls club, Southport at 6.30pm for 7pm.
Burleigh Lions
P 0478 681 300
E [email protected]
W burleighheads.qld.lions.org.au
The Lions Club of Burleigh Heads is a not-for-profit community service
organisation comprising service minded volunteers of all ages.
Lions Club of Carrara Inc
Gold Coast Italo Club, Fairway Dr, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4218
P 0458 481 486
E [email protected]
W carrara.qld.lions.org.au
Carrara Lions has a great mix of members from varying backgrounds - youthful
and mature . We smile a lot and help where needed – in our own communities
and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Lions Club of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Inc 201 Q1 22244
P 07 5536 2975
E [email protected]
W coolangatta-tweedheads.qld.lions.org.au
Dinner/Business Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month at Tweed Heads
Bowls Club at 6.00pm for 6.30pm in the Club Lounge. Phone Secretary for further
details.
Lions Club of Coomera
The Wattle Hotel,, 1 Reserve Road, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0403 954 353
E [email protected]
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tues of each month. Contact us for venue details
(Upper Coomera Area). We are a group of community minded people raising
funds and volunteering our time to serve our local community.
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Lions Club of Gold Coast Mermaid Broadbeach Inc
9 Makeri St, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5572 2735
E [email protected]
W goldcoastmermaidbroadbeach.qld.lions.org.au
Meet 7pm at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, on 1st and 3rd Thu of each month.
Lions have a real and honest desire to work in the service of others with 100% of
funds raised disbursed to the needy.
Lions Club of Gold Coast Tallebudgera
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 0417 425 466
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttallebudgera.qld.lions.org.au
Part of a Multiple District that is in a world-wide family. We work to serve the less
fortunate and are committed in serving our local community and helping those,
when in need, around the country and in any country.
Lions Club of Helensvale
P 0416 877 545
E [email protected]
W users.tpg.com.au
Service club which raises funds for community and humanitarian projects. Meets
on the 1st and 3rd Tue of the month at 7pm. Please ring for the venue.
Lions Club of Mudgeeraba
10 Gooding Dr, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 07 5630 4432
E [email protected]
W e-clubhouse.org
Community Service club raising funds to help charities, projects and individuals.
Meet at the Merrimac Tavern, 10 Gooding Dr, Merrimac on the 2nd and 4th Wed
of the month at 6.30 pm.
Lions Club of Ormeau Inc
43 Peachey Rd, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0407 370 592
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E [email protected]
W ormeau.qld.lions.org.au
Club membership open to people who would like to help the community. Meet
each 1st and 3rd Mon of the month 6.30pm for 7pm at Shearers Arms Tavern,
Ormeau. Interesting guest speaker on the 1st Mon at dinner meeting.
Lions Club of Palm Beach-Currumbin Inc
30 Thrower Dr, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5598 8888
E [email protected]
W pbc.qld.lions.org.au
Community service club. Assistance for community projects and individuals. Meet
at Palm Beach/Currumbin Sports Club, Salk Oval 2nd and 4th Thu of the month at
6.30pm for 7pm.
Lions Club of Robina Inc
1 Ring Road, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0400 147 660
E [email protected]
W robina.qld.lions.org.au
Meet at University Club, Bond University, Varsity on 2nd and 4th Wed each month
at 6.30pm for 7pm meeting. Community service club supporting local, national and
international projects of the needy and disadvantaged. Visitors always welcome.
Lions Club of Runaway Bay
P 0403 049 535
E [email protected]
W runawaybay.qld.lions.org.au
Meetings held 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at Labrador AFL Cub, 28
Ashton Street Labrador at 7pm.
Lions Club of Southport
80 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1189
E [email protected]
W southport.qld.lions.org.au
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Community service club. Fundraising activities for charities, community projects
and individuals. Meetings on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 7pm at the
Southport Bowls Club.
Main Beach Progress Association Inc
Tedder Avenue, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0428 511 622
E [email protected]
W ourmainbeach.com.au
Association for peace and prosperity of the Main Beach area. Please contact for
further information.
Mudgeeraba RSL Sub-Branch
62 Railway St RSL Hall, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5525 3536
W mudgeerabarsl.org
Monthly meetings held at 10am on the last Sunday of each month. Social Fridays
at the 'Dugout' – Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall. Focus is on the welfare and activities
of our members who proudly served and are serving our nation.
National Servicemens Association Queensland Inc - Gold Coast North and
District Branch
P 07 5630 8203
E [email protected]
W nashoqld.org.au
For the betterment of National Servicemen.
Naval Association of Australia - South to Gold Coast Sub-Section
19 Willow St, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5537 5375
E [email protected]
To unite and develop comradeship among former naval men and women. Assist
in activities in wider community. Social 1st Sun of even numbered month 10.30am
at TS Tyalgum, The Spit, Southport.
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Naval Association of Australia - Twin Towns Sub-Section
8 Mireen Dr, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5590 9594
E [email protected]
W navalassoc.org.au
Meet 2nd Mon of month 1pm at Twin Towns Services Club. Motto "Each for all
and all for each". To unite and develop comradeship among former serving
personnel eligible for membership, Merchant Seamen and members of allied
Navies.
Neighbourhood Watch - Helensvale
P 0432 342 259
E [email protected]
W nhwh.org
Helensvale Neighbourhood Watch is a program organised by the community and
supported by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to reduce and prevent crime
through awareness and education programs.
Neighbourhood Watch - Oxenford
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0400 211 622
E [email protected]
W oxenfordnhw.blogspot.com
Strong committee and dedicated zone coordinators. Meet quarterly at the
Oxenford Youth Centre. Website updated weekly with information pertinent to
local residents regarding crime statistics, personal safety as well as property and
vehicle security.
Nerang Community Association Inc
48 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2250
To maintain amenities, promote and enhance lifestyles of residents living in 4211
area. Representation to relevant authorities on protection of natural environment,
social events. Meet 2nd Tue each month 7.30pm Preece House, 52 Nerang St.
Nerang.
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Nerang RSL and Memorial Club Inc
69 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1222
E [email protected]
W nerangrsl.com
Committed to "giving back to the community", the Nerang RSL supports and
participates in a broad range of assistance to schools, sporting clubs, charity
groups and medical research. Open 7 days.
Nerang RSL Sub-Branch
69 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5529 9809
E [email protected]
W nerangrsl.com
Meet: Nerang RSL and Memorial Club Inc every 3rd Sat of month at 9.30am.
North Gold Coast RSL Sub-Branch
1 Discovery Drv, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 1491
E [email protected]
W clubhelensvale.com.au
Meets: at Club Helensvale on the last Sat Bi-monthly (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep,
Nov). AGM is the last Sat of May each year.
Ormeau Progress Association Inc
11 McCreadie Rd, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0403 843 351
E [email protected]
W myormeau.com.au
Volunteer based non-profit organisation seeking to protect the interests of Ormeau
residents. Meetings: 1st Mon of each month at 6.30pm at the Progress Hall.
Pacific Pines Residents Group (The)
136 Pacific Pines Blvd Town Centre, PACIFIC PINES QLD 4211
P 0423 239 728
E [email protected]
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Meets on the third Wed of every month in the Pacific Pines Community Centre,
Isobel Blvd from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Paradise Point and Northern Districts Progress Association Inc
20 Falkinder Ave, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 0407 292 387
E [email protected]
W robert.com.au
Community affairs; local newsletter. Meets the 2nd Tue of each month at 7pm at
the Community Hall, Paradise Point.
Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc
22 Thrush Ave, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 1948
E [email protected]
W paradisepointbowls.com
We are committed to providing the responsible service of gambling in this venue.
The Paradise Point Bowls Club does not permit minors or excluded persons in the
Gaming room at any time.
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
86 Robina Town Centre Drv Suite 26, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 272 272
E [email protected]
W qbcc.qld.gov.au
Customer service centre for advisory information and development services for
home builders. Investigates complaints against constructions completed by
registered builders. Issues owner/builders permits. Controller of registered
builders in Queensland.
Queensland Country Women's Association - Coomera
161 Maudsland Rd, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0456 625 776
E [email protected]
W qcwa.org.au
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QCWA is a community service organisation to benefit women and children. Meet
the 2nd Wed of each month from February to December. Hall address: 161
Maudsland Rd, Oxenford.
Queensland Country Women's Association - Mermaid Beach
43 Ventura St, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5679 3972
E [email protected]
W qcwa.org.au
QCWA community service organisation to benefit women and children.
Fundraising and craft activities. Catering for private functions. Meets CWA Hall
Ventura St, Mermaid Beach. Meet Wed morning 9-11.30am. Welcome all ladies.
Queensland Country Women's Association - Nerang
18 Ferry St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0487 237 349
E [email protected]
W qcwa.org.au
QCWA is a community service organisation to benefit women and children.
Fundraising activities. New members welcome. Meet at Girl Guide Hall, Ferry
Street on 2nd Mon of month 6.30pm
Queensland Country Women's Association - Southport
19 Young St Kathleen Rawlin Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5537 1859
E [email protected]
W qcwa.org.au
QCWA is a community service organisation to benefit and support women,
children and the local community and the furthering of handcrafts. Meetings at
CWA Hall cnr Garden and Young Sts, Tuesdays 9am to noon. For hall hire ph
5537 6293.
Queensland Country Women's Association - Springbrook/Mudgeeraba
120 Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5559 2040
E [email protected]
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W qcwa.org.au
QCWA is a community service organisation to benefit women and Children. Meets
1st Tue of month at 9.30am at the Mudgeeraba Show Pavilion. Fundraising and
craft activities. New members most welcome.
Quota International Gold Coast Inc
P 0490 057 893
E [email protected]
International service organisation that links members of all ages, occupations and
nationalities in service and friendship. Particular support for speech and hearing
impaired.
Quota International of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Inc
P 07 5524 2198
E [email protected]
International service organisation that links members of all ages, occupations and
nationalities in service and friendship. Particular support for speech and hearing
impaired.
Rotary E-Club of NextGen - Oxenford
P 07 5533 7288
E [email protected]
W rotarynews.info
Our club members discuss their community and service projects weekly via online
video chat meetings, as well as frequent face-to-face meetings in and around the
clubs base on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Royal Airforces Association - Gold Coast Branch
9 Beach road RSL Club, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5572 5682
E [email protected]
An active club with various activities. Dinner meetings. Meet on the 4th Wed of
each month at Surfers Paradise RSL at 10am. Ex-members of all Commonwealth
Air Forces and their partners, and anyone interested are welcome to join us.
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Royal Australian Air Force Association Gold Coast and Districts Branch
9 Beach Road Surfers Paradise RSL Club, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5531 4346
E [email protected]
Surfers Paradise RSL Club 2nd Sat each month 10.30am. All serving and former
members of the RAAF, WAAF, WRAAF, Royal Naval Air Services and Army
Aviation Corps welcome, as are former Air Training Corps members, Air Force
Cadets 18+.
Royal Marines Association
14 Pegasus Ct, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5593 9046
E [email protected]
W royalmarinesassociation.org
To promote and maintain comradeship, fellowship and esprit-de-corps among all
Royal Marines. Meets at the Southport RSL Club on the last Sunday of the month
at 11.30am.
Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch
1 Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5500 6162
E [email protected]
W rslqld.org
Meet at Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club, Morala Ave Runaway Bay. General
meetings 3rd Sun each month at 10.30am. Committee meetings on the 3rd Thu
each month at 9am. For Membership Officer Ph Geoff Maltby 5571 6626.
Soroptimist International Gold Coast Inc
P 07 5527 8024
E [email protected]
W siswp.org
Volunteer service and advocacy club of business and professional women.
Working to improve the lives of women and girls at a local and global level in
areas such as poverty, discrimination etc.
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South Coast Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No.69
76 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5578 1148
Meet on the 2nd Mon at 7pm at Southport Masonic Temple, 76 Nerang St.,
Southport, of March, June, (Enthronement September) and December.
South East Asian Korea and Peace Keeping Veterans Association
P 07 5594 4601
To help anyone who served in Asia from 1945 to the present day: Korea, Malaya,
Borneo and Vietnam. Meet on the 1st Sun of each month at 10.30am at the
Southport RSL. Associate members are welcome.
Southport Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc
17 Short Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 4577
E [email protected]
W southportchamberofcommerce.org.au
Promotion of development and progress in the Southport area. Promote and
safeguard interests of Southport business community. Check the website for
meeting details.
Southport Chapter No.88 Order of the Eastern Star
76 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0407 034 044
E [email protected]
Meet at Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St., 7pm 4th Fri of each month.
Southport Preservation and Renewal Society Inc
E [email protected]
Working to maintain and enhance the character of Southport. Facilitating
preservation and restoration of old homes and encouraging more sympathetic
new development.
Springbrook Mountain Community Association
P 07 5533 5588
W smca.springbrook.info
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Primary role is to act as coordinating point for the various sectors of the
Springbrook community. Act as an interface between all arms of Government and
the community and within the community. Public meetings 2nd Wed monthly;
usually with a guest speaker.
Stradbroke Masonic Lodge No.349 (Queensland)
76 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5529 9413
Meet 7pm at the Southport Masonic Centre, 76 Nerang St, Southport on the 2nd
Fri of month except January (no meeting) and October. The October installation
meeting is held on the 2nd Sat after the 2nd Fri of the month.
Surfers Paradise RSL
9 Beach Rd, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5539 8966
E [email protected]
W surfersrsl.com.au
RSL membership. Veterans support of serving and ex-service defence force
members. Welfare and library. Club facilities: restaurant and bars, social and
sporting activities. UBET and gaming, bingo and poker.
Surfers Paradise RSL Womens Auxiliary
9 Beach Rd, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5570 1931
Fundraising organisation for RSL raising money for war veterans. Meet 1st Tue of
the month at 10am at Surfers Paradise RSL. Raffles every 2nd Sat morning.
Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Trust
Lot 20 Napper rd, PARKWOOD QLD 4214
P 0413 382 814
Wheelchair Trust is for disabled, underprivileged and impoverished children
around the world. Located on the Gold Coast the Rotary Runner Wheelchairs
have been exported to children in 27 countries.
The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads
53-55 Goodwin Terrace, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
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E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Provide community projects for 18-30 year olds. Fortnightly meetings meet 2nd
and 4th Mondays of each month 6.45 for 7pm start. Burleigh Heads Mowbray
Park, Surf Life Saving Club, Goodwin Terrace.
Tugun Progress Association
433 Golden Four Drv, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 0414 248 735
E [email protected]
W tugun.info
Established in 1931 the association has played an important role in developing
our community. Mission is to advance the interests of the Tugun community for its
residents, ratepayers, businesses and organisations. Meet monthly. Has a guest
speaker program.
Tweed Gold Coast Family History and Heritage Association Inc
P 07 5524 8531
E [email protected]
W tweedgoldcoastfamilyhistory.org.au
Family history group servicing southern Gold Coast and Tweed Shire. Meet
monthly (1st Tues of months February-October, 2nd Tue November) with
speakers, regular journal, email newsletters, family search microfilms.
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta RSL Sub-Branch
P 07 5536 1164
E [email protected]
W thc-rsl.org.au
"Mates Helping Mates". Open Tue-Fri 9am-noon Queensland time. For Pensions
Office Ph 5536 1164.
Tweed United Freemasons - Lodge Pacific No 298
P 07 5576 0670
E [email protected]
W tweedfreemasons.com
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Meet at Masonic Centre Boyd St 2nd Thursday each month at 7.30pm EST and
DLT.
Varsity Lakes Community Ltd
337 Christine Ave, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5610 1800
E [email protected]
W sportshouse.com.au
Community organisation established to provide leadership and ensure ongoing
community prosperity for Varsity Lakes. Identifies and develops community
initiatives, opportunities and programs.
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc
20 Mattocks Rd Jim Harris Park, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5593 7006
E [email protected]
W varsitylakes.org.au
To enable residents to take involvement in the community by providing excellence
in opportunities, activities and programs. To enhance the lives of the community
members.
Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Gold Coast Sub-Branch
P 07 5535 6422
W vvaaqueensland.asn.au
Meet the 3rd Sun of the month at 9.30am at the Currumbin-Palm Beach RSL
Veteran's Support Centre, opposite the RSL Club in Currumbin Creek Rd,
Currumbin.
VIEW - Voice Interests and Education of Women - Gold Coast
1 Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5578 8180
E [email protected]
W view.org.au
There's a club near you. Phone contact above for all VIEW Clubs in Gold Coast
area. Interesting speakers at monthly morning tea/lunch/dinner . Proud supporters
of "The Smith Family Learning for Life" program. Mobile contact 0416 160 356.
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War Widows Guild Aust - Gold Coast South Sub-Branch
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5535 5612
E [email protected]
Companionship and social activities for war widows. Hold a meeting at Currumbin
RSL Club on the 1st Mon of each month February to November at 10.15am.
December meeting is a Luncheon. New members welcome.
War Widows Guild Aust Queensland Inc - Gold Coast North Sub-Branch
P 07 5570 3142
E [email protected]
W warwidowsqld.com.au
Meets 4th Tue of each month at 10am for 10.30am start at the Southport RSL.
Social activities for war widows, social luncheons, bus trips and companionship.
Zonta Club of Paradise Point
30 Bruce Avenue, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5502 3856
E [email protected]
W zonta.org
The Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Blue Olive
Restaurant, 1/38 The Esplanade, Paradise Point at 6.30 for 7pm. Please ring for
an invitation to become a member of Zonta.
Zonta Club of Southern Gold Coast/Tweed Area
P 0412 632 304
W zontadistrict22.org
Service club of business and professional women, who provide service to improve
the status of women and girls. Aim to improve women’s' legal, political, economic,
health and professional status
General Community Clubs
Active and Healthy Gold Coast
P 07 5581 5233
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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Active and Healthy Program features over 170 free or low cost activities running
weekly across the city offering activities for everyone. Check website for specific
programs.
African Communities Association Inc Gold Coast
E [email protected]
W africancommunities.com.au
Share African traditions and heritage through performance, education and training
programs and festivals. Promote African communities and culture to the wider
community.
Afro Groove
50 Tabilban street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0431 726 300
E [email protected]
W afrogroove.com.au
African drum and dance classes for beginners to experienced. Great for
coordination, team building and enhancing the sense of rhythm. Exhilarating, fun,
expressive and athletic workout. Regular classes, workshops, performances and
specialised programs.
Anne Kingsford Academy of Dance
76 Ferry Rd Unit 4, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 8053
E [email protected]
W annekingsford.com.au
Classes: tiny tots to adults, beginners to professionals. Ballet, Hip Hop,
Contemporary, Tap and Break Dance, Acrobatics. Get fit and have fun.
Korean War Veterans
14 Wilpark Cres Unit 3, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 6089
E [email protected]
Advise and assist all Veterans and families of the Veterans who served in Korea
between 1950 to 1953 and later 1953-1956. Ring for meeting days and times and
social activities and commemorations.
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Austin Healey Club of Queensland Gold Coast Register
P 0413 289 270
E [email protected]
W austinhealeyqld.com.au
Social club for those interested in Austin Healeys, including Sprites. Rallies and
club runs and monthly dinner meetings at Italo/Australian club, Hooker Boulevard
on 2nd Tue of the month at 6pm.
Australian Air League - Queensland Group
P 1800 502 175
E [email protected]
W airleague.com.au
The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8
to 18 with an interest in aviation and aircraft. It promotes citizenship, confidence,
leadership and teamwork.
Australian American Association Gold Coast Division (AAAGold CoastD)
P 0416 290 412
E [email protected]
W aaagcd.com.au
To develop and maintain friendship and mutual understanding between the people
of Australia and USA.
Australian Baltic Friendship Society
22 Bombala St, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5538 0468
E [email protected]
W mccgc.com.au
Non-profit support organisation for Baltic people and friends both locally and in the
Baltic countries. Meets the 1st Thu of each month at 1pm at the Broadbeach
Library.
Australian Egyptian Association
P 0411 388 110
E [email protected]
Ring for information. Sometimes meet in parks or homes.
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Australian Feldenkrais
P 1800 001 550
W feldenkrais.org.au
Group awareness through movement. For people of all ages and conditions.
Facilitates learning about movement, posture and breathing to ultimately increase
the ease of movement.
Australian Plants Gold Coast
232 Ashmore Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5537 3354
E [email protected]
W friendsgcrbg.org.au
Promoting, growing and conserving Australian native plants. Propagation group,
guest speakers, garden visits, plant sales, book 'Grow Natives on the Gold Coast'.
Garden visits on the 1st weekend of each month. Visitors welcome.
Australian Slovak Association of Queensland Inc
P 07 5579 8956
Ring for details of meetings and check our website for further information.
Automobile Restorers Association Gold Coast Inc
P 07 5569 2739
E [email protected]
W autorestorers.com.au
For those veteran, vintage and classic car enthusiasts who like an informal club
and get to use their cars. Old-car ownership desirable but not essential. Two runs
per month plus display days.
Benowa Bowls Club Inc
Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5597 1011
E [email protected]
W benowabowlsclub.com.au
Situated in heart of the Gold Coast, Benowa Bowls Club has easy access to all
areas of the Gold Coast. With our large car park we can cater for large groups
arriving by bus.
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BMW Club Gold Coast Inc
P 0411 640 205
E [email protected]
W bmwclubgoldcoast.com
To bring together BMW owners for discussions, social events etc. Meetings at
Gold Coast BMW.
Bonogin Valley Community Association (Inc)
1 Waratah Court, BONOGIN VALLEY QLD
E [email protected]
Members welcome to help work with Council and other governments to protect
and promote our valley, represent our community interests, and host our Annual
Community Fair.
Bosnia - Herzegovina Association Inc Gold Coast
65 Ocean St, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5528 8020
E [email protected]
Incorporated since 2001 Bosnia - Herzegovina aims to encourage, promote and
support people of Bosnia and Herzegovina background to participate in, contribute
to and enjoy the opportunities of the Gold Coast community.
Burleigh Friendship Club
2 Burleigh St Burleigh Heads Uniting Church, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
E [email protected]
W burleighheadsuniting.org.au
Offers friendship and fellowship. A variety of activities on offer. Everyone
welcome.
Burleigh Heads Bowls Club Inc
Connor Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 1023
E [email protected]
W burleighbowls.org.au
The Burleigh Heads Bowls Clubhouse is a welcoming club with a relaxing
atmosphere.
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Burleigh Square Dance Club Inc
Maher Hall, 42 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0415 832 137
E [email protected]
W isquaredance.net
Square dancing for all age groups. Mainstream with some plus. Beginners
accepted. Contact club for start dates. Dances held on Sat nights at Maher Hall,
42 Matilda St., Burleigh Heads from 7pm.
Burleigh Waters Physical Culture School of Dance
11 Whistler Dr, BURLEIGH WATERS QLD 4220
P 0410 830 495
E [email protected]
W burleighwatersphysie.com.au
Physical culture is a sport that combines exercise and fitness routines, modern
dance, ballet and gymnastics. All in one fun class. For girls aged 4 years and up.
Beginners welcome. Classes at Caningeraba school hall, Burleigh Waters.
Caffeine and Chapters Social Book Club
E [email protected]
W caffeineandchaptersbookclub.blogspot.com.au
Do you love nothing better than a cup of coffee and a good book? Join us at our
favourite restaurant and exchange your love of reading with like-minded friends.
Meet 4th Thu each month 6.30pm-8.30pm.
CALD Communities Action Group Gold Coast
4 Davebill Crt Unit 2, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0401 572 620
E [email protected]
Objectives to assist CALD Communities on the Gold Coast in their diverse needs
and requirements, referral to relevant service providers, bring issues to relevant
local, State or Federal Government as required. Promote arts and culture.
Card Players
P 07 5576 5509
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Players need to know how to play solo. Plays at various locations. All age groups.
Visitors welcome.
Coast to Coast Rock n Roll
37 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5529 6244
E [email protected]
W coast-to-coast.com.au
Social dancing, rock and roll, line and partner dancing, also lessons available.
Over 40 years welcome. Held at Helensvale Senior Citizens' Hall, Thu 7.30pm10.30pm. Free tea, coffee and biscuits.
Creative Industries Gold Coast Inc
15 Stockyard Court, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 0403 544 346
E [email protected]
W creativeindustriesgc.com
Creative Industries Gold Coast Inc
Diabetes Counselling - National Phone service
P 08 8365 4424
Diabetes Counselling Online is a national web based counselling service for
people diabetes.
Dowdance
4 Tarrant Drv, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 3995
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabadanceschool.com.au
Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance and Tap. Qualified professional tuition.
Promotes self-esteem, improved concentration skills, better posture. Private
tuition available by audition only. Appreciation of the arts. Contact Marilyn for
class times.
Drinking with Strangers - Gold Coast
P 0467 474 014
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E [email protected]
W meetup.com
Action-packed and full of some pretty exciting events that hopefully will appeal to
everyone. If you are looking for a group that is fun, positive, accepting, friendly
and social, then this is the group for you.
DV Connect - Mensline
P 1800 600 636
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
DV Connect Men's Line provides telephone counselling for men in domestic
violence situations - both respondents and victims. Workers also provide referrals
to appropriate agencies.
Elanora Garden Club
17 Applecross Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5522 5102
E [email protected]
W elanorauniting.com.au
Meet 1st Sat of every month at 1.30pm for 2pm meeting at Elanora Uniting
Church, 17 Applecross Way. Guest speakers and bus trips during the year.
Euchre Club Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club
225 Morala Avenue C/o Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club, RUNAWAY BAY
QLD 4216
P 07 5539 1830
E [email protected]
Euchre played at the Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club on Tue nights
commencing at 6.15pm sharp. New players welcome.
Euchre Club Southport RSL
36 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5539 1830
E [email protected]
Euchre is played at the Southport RSL Club, Scarborough St, Southport on Mon
commencing at 6.15pm. New players welcome.
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Friends of Kirra Hill Inc
1 Garrick St, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 0404 895 534
E [email protected]
Building social connections with the community by promoting local art and culture
and preserving our history. Regular meetings held at Kirra Hill Community and
Cultural Centre, 1 Garrick St, Coolangatta. Phone for meeting times.
Friendship Force of Gold Coast
BAVIA House 16 Kalimna Dr, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5562 2644
E [email protected]
W friendshipforcegoldcoast.org.au
Friendship Force offers a unique travel opportunity, through its signature program
of home hospitality. It is an international, non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit
organisation with a worldwide network of clubs and individuals.
Gardiner Chess Centre
55 Railway St Unit 8, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 7221
E [email protected]
W gardinerchess.com.au
Provides on-going chess to schools and organises inter-school chess
competitions. School coaching. After-school chess will be held at Mudgeeraba
Foundation Hall on Tue 4.30pm-6.30pm. School holiday chess camps held every
school holidays.
German Club Gold Coast
1 Jondique Ave, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5530 4925
E [email protected]
W germanclub.com.au
Open every Fri and Sat from 5.30pm and Sun from 11am-4pm. Fri and Sat:
kitchen open from 5.30pm-8.30pm; Sun: 11am-2pm. Licensed restaurant, dance
music with live band. Change band every week.
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Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc
85 Harper St, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 0422 276 830
E [email protected]
W gcars.com.au
Provides training and assessment in electronics, regulations and theory. Amateur
license foundation standard and advanced. Radio electronics. Meets: each Sat
1.30pm-4pm at clubrooms located at above address. All welcome.
Gold Coast Antique Auto Club Inc (Gold CoastAAC)
238 Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0402 997 005
E [email protected]
W gcaac.com.au
Fosters an interest in restoring veteran, vintage and classic cars. Club runs,
rallies, tours and other events. Meets 2nd Mon of each month (except Jan)
7.30pm in clubrooms: Heritage Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Rd., Mudgeeraba
(opposite Milky Way).
Book Club - Gold Coast Book Lovers
Preece House, Nerang Street at Bischof Pioneer Park, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0403 480 575
E [email protected]
W goldcoastbooklovers.com
Are books your passion? Share your devotion with us. New members welcome.
One book chosen to read each month. Meet 2nd Mon of each month (except
public holidays) 6.30pm-8.30pm at Preece House, Bischof Pioneer Park, Nerang
(beside 54 Nerang St).
Gold Coast Bridge Club
2883 Gold Coast Hwy, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5538 2905
E [email protected]
W goldcoastbridgeclub.com
Promotion of duplicate bridge teaching and playing at the club house. Bridge
sessions daily from Mon - Sat inclusive and on Mon and Thu evening.
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Gold Coast Country Music Club
cnr Worangary and Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0427 628 922
E [email protected]
W gccmcinc.webs.com
Meet at Mudgeeraba Showground hall on the 1st Sun of every month from 11am6pm. Jam sessions, Concerts, Workshops for all forms of Country Music (Rock,
Jazz etc.). Amateur and semi-professional.
Gold Coast District Orchid Society Inc
6 Lawson Street Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0438 189 942
E [email protected]
Promoting the culture and environment of growing orchids. Meetings are at 1pm
on the last Sun of the month in the Community Hall, Lawson St., Southport.
Gold Coast Family History Society
Nerang-Southport Rd Room 3 Bicentennial Bldg, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5582 8855
E [email protected]
W goldcoastfhs.org.au
To promote the study of genealogy, family history and allied subjects. Library
facilities. Research assistance. Open Tue and Wed from 9.30am-2.30pm, Thu
11am-8.30pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm. Beginners classes conducted.
Gold Coast Hospital Foundation
108 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 2150
E [email protected]
W gchfoundation.org.au
Fundraise for equipment and research for Gold Coast and Robina Hospitals,
Carrara Health Centre and associated health services throughout the Gold Coast
Health Service District. Office: Mon-Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm.
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Gold Coast Macintosh User Group
Multimedia Lab at All Saints Anglican School, Highfield Drive, MERRIMAC QLD
4226
P 0412 306 100
E [email protected]
W sites.google.com
Instruct people in use of Macintosh computers. Group is a mixture of computer
professionals, business owners, educators, students and seniors.
Gold Coast Mens Hash House Harriers
P 07 3321 0403
E [email protected]
W goldcoasthash.org
Male run / walk club. International world wide organisation. Focus is on the social
aspect and involves a 45-60 minute run / walk followed by drinks and dinner. All
ages. Run Mon at 6.15pm.
Gold Coast MG Car Club Inc
P 07 5591 2746
E [email protected]
W goldcoastmgcarclub.com.au
Social and competitive club for MG drivers and owners. Club Runs operate at
least twice monthly. Regular events of a social nature throughout the year.
Gold Coast Papua New Guinea Club Inc
P 07 5530 7918
E [email protected]
W pngaa.net
Social club for ex-residents "and persons interested in" Papua New Guinea
enabling them to keep in touch with one another.
Gold Coast Philatelic Society Inc
P 07 5546 3801
E [email protected]
W qpc.asn.au
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Usual stamp club activities and teaching of juniors. Interests in all kinds of stamps
and phone cards.
Gold Coast Rockers Social Dance Club
Gooding Dr, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 0419 500 123
E [email protected]
W goldcoastrockers.com
Learn to rock'n'roll. Lessons on Wed from 6.30pm at the German Club, Merrimac.
Basic course and Intermediate lessons. Social dancing, live Band from 8pm. For
further information check our website.
Gold Coast Runners Club Information Line
P 0414 506 686
E [email protected]
W goldcoastrunnersclub.com.au
Local or visiting runners of all levels of fitness and ability are welcome. Meet Sun
for 6.30am start at The Esplanade, Justin Park, Burleigh Heads.
Gold Coast Sailing Club (The Sailing Charity CH1865)
337 Christine Avenue, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 0400 289 963
E [email protected]
W websites.sportstg.com
Registered charity assists sailors with a disability irrespective of their disability
group and volunteers from youth to senior with 'Come and Try' days, learn to sail,
recreational sailing and race competition. Special schools welcome.
Gold Coast Scottish Dancers (Northern Division)
Southport Meals on Wheels, 179 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5597 5579
To foster and promote Scottish Country Dancing. Classes every Tue at 7.45pm at
Southport Meals on Wheels.
Gold Coast Social Pianists
26 Gardiners Place Unit 1, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
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P 07 5527 0061
E [email protected]
We are a not-for-profit, social group of pianists meeting monthly to chat and play
for each other. Contact Lainie for details of meetings.
Gold Coast Sport Fishing Club
E [email protected]
W goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au
Home of the Gold Coast Flathead Classic fishing competition. Holds regular
members' meetings and fishing competitions. Check out our web site or Facebook
page for details.
Gold Coast Stock Sport Club Inc. - Home of the Austrian-Australian Club
3 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 7099
E [email protected]
W stocksportclubgoldcoast.com
Sporting and social club providing social interaction and cultural activities.
Gold Coast Tweed Bonsai Club Inc
Fellowship Hall, Uniting Church Grounds, 1 Pines Lane,, ELANORA QLD
P 0412 135 030
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttweedbonsaiclub.com.au
Our club meets to teach and promote the art of bonsai. Meetings: 2nd Sat of each
month at 1pm (Queensland time), at the Fellowship Hall, Uniting Church Grounds,
1 Pines Lane, Elanora.
Gold Coast Video Camera Club
Old Coach Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5534 4485
E [email protected]
W gcvcc.com
Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month, 7.15pm start, at the
Mudgeeraba Primary School, Old Coach Road, Mudgeeraba. Through sharing
videos on club nights we gain encouragement and experience about video editing.
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Gold Coast Wine and Food Society Inc
P 07 3287 5757
E [email protected]
W wineandfood.org.au
Ring for information on Functions held 5 - 6 times a year.
Gold Coast-Tweed Chrysler Club
P 07 5524 1510
E [email protected]
Monthly meetings 7pm 1st Wed of the month at Burleigh Town Tavern. Car runs
on the last Sun of each month. Shows last Sunday of the month.
Graduate Women Queensland Inc Gold Coast Branch
P 07 5532 4977
E [email protected]
W graduatewomengoldcoast.org.au
Meets 4-6 times yearly at various venues. Guest speakers. Guests and graduates
welcome. Affiliated with Graduate Women International. Scholarships for graduate
studies.
Greek Orthodox Community of St Anna - Gold Coast
31A Crombie Ave, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5574 0434
E [email protected]
W gocstanna.org
Social club for Greeks and their friends. Meets at Greek Community Centre,
Crombie Ave., Bundall on Tue at 10.30am.
Guanaba Country Music Club Inc.
193 Rifle Range Rd, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0427 253 547
E [email protected]
W guanabacountrymusicclub.simplesite.com
Guanaba CMC's monthly social - 3rd Sunday monthly. Time: noon-6pm. Walkup's invited, three copies of chorded music for the band. Backing by club band or
self. Food and refreshments available.
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Happy Trails Square Dance Group
165 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5528 6794
Experienced and learners welcome. Square dancing Thu from 9am-noon held at
Southport Meals on Wheels, senior citizens centre at above address.
Helensvale Bridge Club
P 07 5577 4629
E [email protected]
W helensvale-bridge-club.myfreesites.net
Meets at both the (1) Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive on
Mondays at 11.30am and (2) Helensvale Senior Citizens Club, 27 Discovery Drive
on Wednesdays at 11.00am. Duplicate bridge is played at both these venues.
Hilltop Quilters (Over 50)
Nerang Senior Citizens Inc, 31 Mylor Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1322
Learn to quilt, learn new block, make quilts for charities. Morning tea provided,
bring your own lunch. Prepare to have fun every Thursday 9am - 2pm. Hall phone:
5596 6400.
Italo-Australian Club Gold Coast
18 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5575 1966
E [email protected]
W italoaustralianclub.com.au
For Australian and Italian community. Open Tue-Sun. Privately run soccer fields
sponsored by the Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club. Bistro and Restaurant (lunch
and dinner), poker / gaming room, bar and lounge area, bocce. Various function
rooms for hire.
Jacobs Well and Districts Citizens Social Association Inc
27 Bay Drive, JACOBS WELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 2958
E [email protected]
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Social Club which meets every Wed from 10am - 2pm at Jacobs Well Community
Hall, where members participate in either card games (euchre) or Indoor Bowls.
Jaguar Drivers Club of Queensland (Gold Coast Register)
P 07 5533 2826
W jag.qld.org.au
Monthly social events. Jaguar lovers and partners welcome. Meet at 7.30pm on
the last Mon of each month at Sunshine Jaguar Showroom, Nerang St.,
Southport.
Joan Park Community Gardens
P 07 5571 1861
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
The Gold Coast's oldest community gardens. Garden plots for members and also
charities. For membership enquiries please ring Kim on 0405 915 171.
Kalwun Child and Family Support Services - Gold Coast
14 Kortum Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 8600
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to
participate in Kalwun's cultural groups. Bring your ideas. Transport available.
Aboriginal Cultural Tours, Cultural Development / Education promoted through
performances, workshops etc.
Kirra Sports Club
22 Appel Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 7422
E [email protected]
W kirrasportsclub.com.au
Our club offers a huge range of modern dining and entertainment facilities
including upstairs restaurants, 40 of the latest poker machines, Kids room and
outdoor courtyard.
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Korean Society Gold Coast
60 Seaworld Dr Shop 26, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0419 919 034
E [email protected]
Promote friendship, harmony and support for Gold Coast residents and visitors of
Korean cultural backgrounds. Provide assistance for the education and activities
of Korean culture and the assimilation and cohesion in Australian society.
Kustoms of Australia Association Inc
60 Mundoolun Connection Rd Clubrooms Franklin Park, MUDGEERABA QLD
4213
P 07 5530 5945
E [email protected]
W kustomsofaustralia.com
Classic / Custom car club who meet on the 1st Mon of the month at 7.30pm at the
clubrooms in Franklin Park, Mudgeeraba.
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre - Indoor Bowls
370 Marine Pde, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1433
E [email protected]
Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls,
craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble, tai chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta
and rummy.
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Australia Ltd
P 1800 032 260
W makeawish.org.au
National charity which raises money to grant the most cherished wishes of
seriously ill children (3-18 years), with life-threatening medical conditions, to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Maltese Australian Family and Friends Social Group
3 Rawlinna Drv, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5578 6004
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Meet the last Sun of the month at Cascade Gardens (end of the river) around
10am. For all age groups. Outings, bus trips, barbecues. Social get togethers at
different venues.
Maltese Australian Gold Coast Association Inc
42 Marine Parade Australia Fair, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5576 3441
E [email protected]
For all Maltese people and friends. Bus trips. Monthly picnics on 1st Sun of the
month at Cascade Gardens approximately 10am-4pm. Also dinner dances,
barbecues etc.
Mental Health Association of Queensland
P 1300 729 686
E [email protected]
W mentalhealth.org.au
Awareness, information and support in relation to mental health. Raises
awareness about and promotes mental well-being. Promotes skills and activities,
both online and in public space.
Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Inc
1 Somerset Drive, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5834
E [email protected]
W mudgeerababowlsclub.com
The little club with a huge welcome mat.
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Inc (Gold Coast Section)
P 0412 377 488
E [email protected]
W ncjwa.org.au
Charity based organisation. activities: Education, community services and
support.
Neighbourhood Watch - Carrara (Nerang 2)
E [email protected]
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W nerang.nhwq.org
Nerang 2 Neighbourhood Watch primarily covers the area of Boonoorroo Park
Carrara. Annual community events are held at Boonooroo Park Hickey Way,
Carrara in November.
Neighbourhood Watch - Coombabah
50 Burrendong Rd, COOMBABAH QLD 4216
P 07 5529 6719
E [email protected]
Our main aim is to remind our members to be vigilant in looking after their wellbeing and their personal property as well as their neighbours.
Neighbourhood Watch - Palm Beach/Elanora
241 Nineteenth Ave, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 9181
E [email protected]
Improving community safety and reducing crime in the Elanora area. Palm Beach
7 Neighbourhood Watch meets at 7pm on 1st Wed of every 2nd month (Feb, Apr,
June, Aug, Oct and Dec) in the library of Elanora High School.
Neighbourhood Watch Broadbeach 20
P 0421 655 709
W nnhwbroadbeach20.org.au
This NHW group covers Mermaid Waters district Bermuda St. at Q Shopping
Centre to Sunshine Blvd between Hooker Blvd and Markeri St. Area surrounds
Merrimac State High where AGM is held in Nov each year.
Neighbourhood Watch Group 3 Runaway Bay
E [email protected]
Covering Runaway Bay Islands, Morala Ave., Oxley Drive., Lae Drive and
Limetree Pde. Meets 1st Tue in March, June, September and December at Ray
White Offices in Oxley Drv at 7.30pm.
Neighbourhood WatchS
P 0412 707 186
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District Coordinator and "Help Team". Neighbourhood Watch District Help
Committee has been established to assist all current NHW groups on the Gold
Coast, as well as establish new groups where possible.
North Kirra Surf Life Saving Supporters Association
Cnr Lang St & Pacific Pde, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5599 2090
E [email protected]
W northkirra.com.au
North Kirra is a friendly family oriented club with established programs in all
aspects of club life.
Original Stroller Group
Justin’s Park, The Esplanade, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0432 692 131
E [email protected]
Post and ante-natal exercise for women who bring along their babies. Meet Mon Fri am all over the Gold Coast. Provides mothers with an opportunity to socialise
with their babies.
Oxenford Social Fishing Club
14 Gawler Place, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5573 1533
Please phone for further information or visit our Facebook page
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Social chess and social scrabble for men and women players. New players
welcome. Social Scrabble: Fri from 12.30pm-3.30pm and Happy Group board
games 9am-noon (except Christmas Day and Good Friday), at the Share'n'Care
Centre, Palm Beach.
Palm Beach Soccer Club Ltd
Nineteenth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
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P 07 5535 9300
E [email protected]
W palmbeachsoccerclub.com.au
Home of the sharks since 1966.
Persian Cultural Group
P 0434 932 537
E [email protected]
Community group which mainly, but is not limited to, celebrates Persian New Year
(Noe-Rouz) annually on the Gold Coast. The actual date for the event is 21st
March every year.
Probus Club of Ashmore-Benowa (Combined)
P 07 5564 5705
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
Meet: 10am on the 4th Thu of each month at the Southport Golf Club in Slayter
Ave., Southport. For Probus Centre South Pacific Controlling Body Ph 1800 630
488.
Probus Club of Broadbeach (Ladies)
P 07 5538 8831
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet:
2nd Tue of month at 9.30am at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club.
Probus Club of Broadbeach Waters (Combined)
P 07 5598 0925
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men and
women. Meet: 3rd Tue of the month at 10am at Southport Golf Club., Slayter Ave.,
Southport.
Probus Club of Burleigh Heads (Ladies)
P 07 5575 2246
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W probussouthpacific.org
Regular meetings for retired and semi-retired professional and business ladies.
Hold discussions and hear addresses on topical subjects. Meet: 3rd Wed of the
month 10.30am-12.30pm Mowbray Park Burleigh Heads Surf Life Saving club,
Goodwin Terrace.
Probus Club of Burleigh North (Combined)
P 07 5520 4650
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men
and women. Enjoy great speakers, morning tea, luncheons, and social outings.
Probus Club of Burleigh Waters (Mens)
Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 131 Christine Avenue, BURLEIGH WATERS
QLD 4220
P 07 5520 6332
W probusburleighwaters.org.au
Social club for retired or semi-retired men. However, wives and partners are
welcome at general meetings and functions. Meet 3rd Mon of the month at 10am
at the Burleigh Waters Community Centre.
Probus Club of Capri (Ladies)
P 07 5580 8260
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional women. Meet:
2nd Wed of the month at 10am at the Southport Golf Club.
Probus Club of Helensvale (Combined)
P 07 5608 7075
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men
and women. Meet: 2nd Fri of the month at 9.30am for 10am at the Senior Citizens
Club, Helensvale.
Probus Club of Hollywell (Combined) Inc
P 07 5564 2804
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E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
For males and females over 55 years of age who are not working full time.
Meeting Place: Jarrah room, Parkwood Tavern, corner Olsen Ave and
Wintergreen Drv, Parkwood on the 2nd Tue of the month 10am.
Probus Club of Hope Island (Combined)
P 07 5530 1442
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired professional business men and women.
Meet: 2nd Wed of the month at 9.30am for 10am at Marina Quays International
Hotel.
Probus Club of Kirra-Tugun
Currumbin RSL Club, 165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 0438 341 909
E [email protected]
W probuskirratugun.org.au
A community service club for active, retired men and women of the Southern Gold
Coast. If you are looking for ways to diversify your socialisation, we will welcome
you at our Monthly meetings.
Probus Club of Kurrawa (Combined)
P 07 5630 8146
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional
business men and women. Meet: on the 1st Wed of the month at 10am at
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club.
Probus Club of Miami (Ladies)
169 Surf Parade Broadbeach Bowls Club, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 0424 361 074
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
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Social club for retired and semi-retired professional businesswomen. Meet: 2nd
Thu of the month at 10am at Broadbeach Bowls Club. Morning tea and guest
speaker. New members welcome.
Probus Club of Nerang Inc (Combined)
P 07 5578 1597
E [email protected]
W probusnerang.yolasite.com
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired men and women. Meet: 2nd Tue
of each month at All Sports Club, Nerang at 10.30am. Contact Mike by 'phone or
email.
Probus Club of Palm Beach (Mens Club)
P 07 5534 7801
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men. Meet: 2nd
Thu of the month at 9am at the RSL Club, Palm Beach.
Probus Club of Parkwood Inc (Mixed)
P 0450 086 815
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined Probus club. Welcomes new members. Meet: Parkwood / Arundel
Community Centre, Napper Rd., Parkwood on the 2nd Wed of each month at
10am.
Probus Club of Robina (Combined)
P 0407 170 057
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men
and women. Meet: 2nd Mon of the month at 9.30-10am at Robina Town Centre
Drive, Robina.
Probus Club of Robina Parks (Combined)
P 07 5593 3324
W probussouthpacific.org
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Combined social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men
and women. Meet: 4th Wed of the month at 9.30-10am in the Community Hall at
Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina.
Probus Club of Runaway Bay Inc
P 07 3294 0221
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men.
Probus Club of Sorrento Inc (Combined)
42 Parasol St, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5526 6126
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined social club for retired and semi-retired professional and business men
and women. Meetings for outings and fellowship. Meet: 2nd Thu of each month at
10am at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Salerno St, Isle of Capri.
Probus Club of Southport (Mens)
P 07 5571 6292
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired professional business men. Meet: 1st Wed
of each month at 9.30am at the Runaway Bay Motor Inn.
Probus Club of Surfers Paradise (Combined)
P 07 5538 4469
W probussouthpacific.org
Social club for retired and semi-retired business and professional men and
women. Meets: 1st Tue of the month at 9.30am at the Southport Golf Club.
Probus Club of Tweed River Inc (Combined)
P 07 5524 3903
E [email protected]
A wonderful opportunity for retired men and women to join a superb club and
enjoy the many activities such as bus trips, picnics, morning teas and guest
speakers.
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Probus Club of Varsity Lakes (Combined)
P 07 5593 3521
E [email protected]
W probussouthpacific.org
Combined Club, meets 3rd Wednesday each month at 9.30am. in new
Community Centre Robina opposite the Library in San Antonio Court. Visitors
welcome.
Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club
2 Snapper Rocks Dr, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 07 5536 6390
E [email protected]
W rainbowbayslsc.com
The Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Supporter’s Club has an ocean deck
overlooking the beautiful Rainbow Bay, world famous Snapper Rocks surf break
and the picturesque hinterland.
Residents and Ratepayers Association Gold Coast (RARA)
W raragc.com.au
New Group giving a forum for all ratepayers and concerned residents to assist
ratepayers with concerns and issues. Please see our website for email contact,
membership and meeting details and further information.
Robina Bowls Club Inc
263 Ron Penhaligon Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 1011
E [email protected]
W clubrobina.com.au
A small club with all facilities available to our visitors.
Robina Garden Club Inc
P 07 5535 0619
Activities include guest speakers, competition table, informative talks, bus trips
and barbecues. Visitors welcome. Meet: last Thu of every month (except
December) at 12.15pm at the Carrara Community Centre.
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Romani United Congress Australia
17 Wilkinson Cres, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5598 5780
To communicate with other Romani members also contact Vaseak Lolo 07 5596
0264.
Rostrum Central Gold Coast Club
State Route 90, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 0412 258 015
E [email protected]
W rostrum.com.au
Practice of public speaking, effective communication, debating and meeting
procedures to gain confidence. Meet every Wed at 6.15pm at the Gold Coast Italo
Soccer Club, Fairway Drv., Clear Island Waters.
Rotary Club of Ashmore
8 Mara Court, ASHMORE QLD 4214
W ashmorerotary.org
Members undertake many community support activities within the local region and
also internationally. The club has a strong social focus.
Rotary Club of Broadbeach
W broadbeachrotary.org
Community Service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meet Tue
6.30pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2807 Gold Coast H'way, Broadbeach.
Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport
Southport Yacht Club, 1 Macarthur Pde, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
W rotary.org.au
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Meet for fellowship
weekly every Fri at 7am at the Southport Yacht Club, Main Beach.
Rotary Club of Coomera River Midday Inc
P 07 5549 0942
W crmrotary.org.au
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Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social
activities. Meets for fellowship each Thu at 6.45am for 7am at Waterlife, Gold
Coast Marina, Coomera.
Rotary Club of Coomera Valley Inc
P 07 5529 8087
W coomeravalleyrotary.org
Meet on Mon at 6.00pm for 6.30pm at the Arundel Tavern, 226 Napper Rd.,
Arundel. Visiting Rotarians and other visitors most welcome to attend.
Rotary Club of Currumbin Coolangatta Tweed Inc
P 0421 576 816
E [email protected]
W portal.clubrunner.ca
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social
activities. Meets for fellowship each Thu at Southern Cross Tavern near front of
airport Coolangatta at 5.30pm.
Rotary Club of Gold Coast Central
Southport Golf Club, Cnr Slatyer Avenue and Poinciana Crescent, SOUTHPORT
QLD 4215
P 0408 766 836
W rotarnet.com.au
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social
activities. Meet for lunch on Fri at Noon for 12.30pm at the Panorama Room at
Gold Coast Arts Centre, Bundall.
Rotary Club of Hope Island
P 0402 025 347
E [email protected]
W hopeisland.rotary-site.org
Rotary Club District 9640. Service and fellowship for men and women. Breakfast
meeting. Meet on Wed at 7am at Sanctuary Cove Country Club, Sanctuary Cove.
Email: [email protected].
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Rotary Club of Mermaid Beach Inc
P 07 5575 4810
E [email protected]
W mermaidbeachrotary.org
Meetings on Wed noon for 12.30pm at the Quality Hotel Mermaid Waters. We
support Surf Lifesaving, Cancer research, Rotary Health Research Foundation
and local charities.
Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba
Cnr. Ghilgai Road & Gooding Drive, GOLD COAST QLD 4226
P 0418 726 870
W rotary.org.au
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social
activities. Meet Tue 6.15pm for 6.45pm at Merrimac Tavern, Ghilgal and Gooding
Drv., Merrimac.
Rotary Club of Nerang
P 07 5527 2918
E [email protected]
W rotary.org.au
Fellowship for men and women with focus on building better futures for our local
and global community. Club now meets at Nerang RSL and Memorial Club on 1st
and 3rd Wednesday each month.
Rotary Club of Palm Beach Inc
W palmbeachgoldcoast.net.au
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Fundraising and social
activities. Meet for dinner meeting each Mon at 6pm for 6.30pm at Mirrors
Restaurant, Cnr Gold Coast Highway and 7th Ave.
Rotary Club of Parkwood
Arundel Tavern, 226 Napper Road, PARKWOOD QLD 4214
E [email protected]
W parkwoodrotary.org
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Meets on Tuesday
evening at 6pm for dinner starting at 6.30pm.
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Rotary Club of Robina
GOLD COAST ITALO AUSTRALIAN CLUB, 18-20 Fairway Dr, CLEAR ISLAND
WATERS QLD 4226
P 0402 679 772
E [email protected]
W rotaryclubrobina.com.au
Meets Tuesday nights, fortnightly at the Italo-Australian Club located 18 Fairways
Drive Clear Island Waters 6pm for 6.30pm.
Rotary Club of Runaway Bay
P 07 5537 3878
E [email protected]
W rotaryrunawaybay.org.au
Affiliated with rotary International; provides support to groups etc. Community
service organisation, fundraising and social activities. Meets Mon 6pm for 6.30pm
at Paradise Point Bowls Club.
Rotary Club of Southport Inc
W southport.rotary-site.org
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation, fundraising and social
activities. Meets Tue 5.45pm for 6.15pm at Southport Golf Club.
Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Inc
Fables at Mantra Legends Hotel, Cnr Surfers Paradise Blvd and Laycock St,
SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5593 2886
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiserotary9640.org
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation with fundraising and
social activities. Meet Mon nights at 6pm for 6.30pm at Mantra Legends Hotel,
Surfers Paradise.
Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise
Southport Yacht Club, 1 Macarthur Pde, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0417 511 920
W surferssunrise.org
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Breakfast club meets every Wed morning 7am for 7.15am at the Southport Yacht
Club, Macarthur Pde., Main Beach. Support a wide variety of local community and
International projects.
Rotary Club of Tweed Heads South Inc
W rotary.org.au
Rotary Club District 9640 community service organisation. Fundraising and social
activities. Meet Mon 6.30pm for 7pm at South Tweed Sports club at Cottage at
Cabarita, Tweed Coast Rd., Bogangar.
Runaway Bay Jr League Club Ltd
Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 4844
E [email protected]
W runawaybayjuniors.com.au
For further information please visit our website.
Sahaja Yoga
6 Lawson St Room F2, Southport Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 724 252
E [email protected]
W sahajayoga.com.au
A free, simple meditation technique that anyone can learn and practice easily
anywhere and at any time throughout the world. Meet every Mon from 7pm- 8pm
at address given.
Serbian-Australian Pensioners Assoc Inc
P 07 5537 4275
Ring for information on meetings held frequently at the Church hall at 114/118
Allied Drv., Arundel.
South Coast Restoration Society Inc
193 Rifle Range Rd, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0429 191 121
E [email protected]
W southcoastrestorationsocietyinc.org.au
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Open day held on the second Sunday of each month and the annual rally held on
the last weekend in July each year. All members of the public are welcome to visit
Heritage Park on our next open day.
Southport Afternoon Stamp Club
50 Horizon Ave, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5594 4712
Promote the collecting of philatelic items. Visitors welcome. Meets at the
Southport Bowls Club, Marine Pde on the 2nd Sat of each month at 12.30pm 2.30pm.
Southport Bowls Club
1 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 2626
E [email protected]
W southportbowls.com.au
Southport Bowls Club invites all bowlers to participate in our regular and special
events. Please visit our website for more information.
Southport Golf Club
Slatyer Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 1444
W southportgolfclub.com.au
Private members golf club. Limited places available to the public. Please phone
the golf shop to make a booking.
Southport Leagues Club Ltd
10 Jackman Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 1000
E [email protected]
Known as 'Tigers' to the locals. Located in Owens Park and accessed via
Jackman St.
Southport RSL 500 Club
36 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5537 3363
E [email protected]
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Play "500" at Southport RSL every Thu evening at 6.15pm.
Southport RSL Memorial Club Inc
36 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5552 4200
E [email protected]
W southportrsl.com.au
Facilities open to the public, including special events, bingo and meals. Please
check our website for further information.
Southport RSL Scrabble Club
36 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0411 226 965
E [email protected]
Meet on Wed from 1pm onwards at the Southport RSL in Scarborough Street.
Southport Sharks Austrtalian Football League Club
Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 1155
E [email protected]
W southportsharks.com.au
Southport AFL Club is a Gold Coast club competing in the NEAFL Australian rules
football competition.
Southport Speechmakers Rostrum Club
6 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 7327
E [email protected]
Practice of public speaking and effective communication. Open to everyone.
Meets in Room L5 at the Southport Community Centre, Lawson St, Southport
every Mon (except public holidays) from 6.30-7.35pm.
Southport Surf Life Saving Supporters Club Inc
Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5665 3900
E [email protected]
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W sslsc.com.au
The Gold Coast's biggest surf life saving club welcomes members and guests.
Located at Main Beach, our clubhouse facilities are open to the public.
Southport Yacht Club Inc
Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 3500
E [email protected]
W southportyachtclub.com.au
Two clubhouses located at Main Beach and Hollywell. Dining and function
facilities open to the public.
Spanish Carers and Family Support Group "Rainbow"
P 0419 205 762
Provides support and information on health and welfare issues. Meet every Fri
from 10am to noon at Southport Community Centre, Southport. Please contact
before attending.
Surf Club Burleigh Heads
Cnr Goodwin Terrace & Gold Coast Highway, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 2972
E [email protected]
Located in the vicinity of Mowbray Park; please see our Facebook page or
website for further details.
Surfers Paradise Bridge Club Inc
1 Carrara St, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5597 0085
E [email protected]
W surfbdge.com
Provides and supplies social and competition bridge. Beginners classes and
supervised play. Ring or email above for information on the international
tournament held in February at the Convention Centre.
Surfers Paradise Golf Club Ltd
1 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5572 6088
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E [email protected]
W surfersgolf.com.au
18 hole championship course. Please visit our website for layout, pro shop contact
details, events and tournaments.
Surfers Paradise Physical Culture Dance Club
92 Currumburra Rd Ashmore State School, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 0405 063 449
W surfersparadisephysie.com
Dance for girls aged 3-73. Physical Culture aims to build confidence, good
posture, strength, grace and flexibility through exercise. Classes combine routines
of floor exercises, aerobics, ballet and modern dance. It is fun and affordable.
Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Supporters Inc
Cnr Hanlon St & The Esplanade, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5553 1900
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiseslsc.com.au
News, club information, patrolling details and training information available on the
club website. Dining facilities open to the public.
Tallai Country Golf Club
Cnr Worongary Road & The Panorama, TALLAI QLD 4213
P 07 5530 2335
A beautiful nine hole golf course and clubhouse with dining facilities open to the
public. Can cater to functions.
Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Association
1505 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5576 4415
Club Talle is family friendly and includes a kids club and kids menu and
playground. See website for more information.
The Showmens Club and Function Centre
1 Turner Avenue, YATALA QLD 4207
P 07 3807 0011
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E [email protected]
Community clubs are not-for-profit, membership-based and community-orientated
association of people. They are established by people with common interests to
pursue and promote those interests.
The Surf Club Kurrawa
Old Burleigh Road, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5527 5660
E [email protected]
W kurrawasurf.com.au
Formed in 1958 with a long history in lifesaving and surf sports. Supporter
information available on the website.
Tugun Bowls and Community Club Inc
Kaleena Street, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 1245
E [email protected]
W tugunbowls.com.au
Proudly a club for bowlers run by bowlers. All new members welcome.
Tugun Rugby League Football Club
44 Boyd St, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 2760
E [email protected]
W tugunleaguesclub.com.au
Clubhouse located 44 Boyd St Bilinga.
Tugun Surf Life Saving Supporters Club Inc
29 O'Connor Street, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 2888
E [email protected]
W tugunslsc.com.au
Bistro and entertainment open to the public with a complimentary courtesy bus
within a 5km radius. See website for further details.
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Tweed Bridge Club
P 07 5536 1570
E [email protected]
Social and competition bridge at club rooms. Lessons for beginners. Play Mon-Sat
at various times.
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Supporters Association Inc
Cnr Marine Parade & Hill St, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 07 5599 5558
E [email protected]
W greenmountsurfclub.com.au
Patrolling Greenmount Beach since 1911. Comprehensive website with detailed
club activities available.
Tweed Heads District Hospital Auxiliary
P 07 5506 7867
Fundraising group for Tweed Heads hospital. Meet 1st Mon of month at 1.30pm
Civic Centre Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads Historical Society Inc
P 07 5536 8625
E [email protected]
W tweedhistory.org.au
To promote and collate Regional and Australian history. Situated at Tweed Heads
site of Tweed River Regional Museum. Visiting groups and schools welcome.
Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc
P 07 5599 4141
Groups of pottery, art, spinning, weaving and embroidery. Gallery open Mon-Fri
9am-noon. Open weekends and demonstrations twice yearly. Located at Pioneer
Pde., Banora Point.
Twin Rivers Country Music Club
Wagner Street, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0412 658 258
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Meets 7pm on 3rd Sat and 11am 2nd Sun each month. Charity day competitions,
club competitions and club show events. Oliver Sporting Complex, Logan St
Eagleby.
Twin Towns and District Garden Club
P 07 5524 4274
E [email protected]
Conduct workshops on a variety of subjects pertaining to gardening. Flower and
Garden Expo every September with 2013 Expo on Sat 14th from 8.30am (NSW
Time) at Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Wharf St, Tweed Heads
Twin Towns Euchre and 500 Club
P 07 5534 6188
Play 500 on Tue at 7pm and Euchre on Thu at 7pm at Twin Towns Juniors, Cnr
Leisure and Fraser Drvs., Banora Point.
Twin Towns Stamp Club Inc
Tweed Heads Masonic Hall, 8 Boyd Street, TWEED HEADS NSW 2486
P 07 5535 3168
E [email protected]
Help and advice to beginners in the setup and preservation of their collections and
to advanced collectors in preparation of competitive displays. Conducts
competitions etc. Meetings are on 1st Monday of the month (except Jan.) at
7.30pm at the Tweed Heads Masonic Hall, Tweed Heads, New South Wales.
Uniting Friends Southport
21-23 Short St Uniting Church Hall, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 5915
E [email protected]
W southportunitingchurch.org.au
Feeling lonely? A chat with caring friends over morning tea can add cheer to your
day. Wednesdays 9am to noon. Activities are games, outings, guest speakers,
craft. Non-denominational. Everyone welcome.
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Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland Gold Coast
Inc
16 Highfield Drive, MERRIMAC QLD 4226
P 07 5539 6211
Friendship and social functions. Fundraising for worthy causes.
Visions - Photography, Video and Technology
4 Cardinal Crt, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5548
E [email protected]
Photo sharing via email. Learn how to use photo and video editing programs and
keep up-to-date with using iPads and Android tablets with others. Meet every 3rd
Sat of the month from 9.30am-3.30pm.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Beenleigh District Association Inc
Jacobs Well Boat Ramp, 2 Esplanade, JACOBS WELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 1100
E [email protected]
W vmrjw.org.au
Community clubs are not-for-profit, membership-based and community-orientated
association of people. They are established by people with common interests to
pursue and promote those interests.
Yang Tsin Su Academy
90 Michigan Dr, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0432 951 228
E [email protected]
W ytsacaedmy.com
YTS includes martial arts, mixed and woman's self-defence, Tai Chi, kids kung fu,
sword and staff weapons training and meditation. you can learn more at
www.ytsacademy.com/
Yorkshire/British Club
46 Anchorage Way, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5563 8763
E [email protected]
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To develop friendship and ties between people born in Yorkshire or of Yorkshire
descent.
Community Halls and Neighbourhood Centres
Community Halls
Mount Nimmel Community Hall
237 Austinville Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0432 199 309
Hall owned by the community. Available for hire for community gatherings,
dances.
Hope Island - Banksia Park Hall
27 Crescent Ave, HOPE ISLAND QLD 4212
P 07 5581 7227
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Hall for hire up to 60 people. Kitchenette facilities.
The Spot Community Services - Parkinson
P 07 3809 4100
E [email protected]
W thespot.net.au
The Spot Community Services has a performance hall for hire which can seat 150
people comfortably. We also have training and meeting room spaces that are
available for hire.
Tugun Progress Association Hall
433 Golden Four Drive, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 0414 248 735
E [email protected]
W tugunprogressassociation.com
The Tugun Progress Association Hall offers full air-conditioning, a wooden floor,
stage, fairy lights, and a working kitchen complete with new stove/oven facility.
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Village Community Services Inc - Studio Village Community Centre
87 Village Way, 87 Village Way, OXENFORD/STUDIO VILLAGE QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8253
E [email protected]
W studiovillage.com.au
Seats 80 to 100 and contains: linoleum/parquetry floor, mirrors, blinds, tables and
chairs, kitchenette, barbecue, covered outdoor area, sound system and access to
other resources including small meeting room, 12 seater mini bus.
Neighbourhood Centres
Nerang Neighbourhood Centre
29 Martin Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2457
E [email protected]
W nncinc.com.au
Community support services; information, advice, referrals. Programs for "Youth
at Risk" 10-25 years. Weekly food service. Support groups. Internet access. Room
Hire. NILS.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Various activities for the over 50's 7 days a week. Meeting rooms available for
various organisations. Midday meals available on Tue and Wed. For Meals on
Wheels Ph 5535 6036. Office hours: 8.30am - 1pm.
Scouts Queensland - Ashmore
1 Community Drive, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5564 9666
E [email protected]
W ashmore.scoutsqld.com.au
Our Den is available for long or short term daytime hire, and during school
holidays, with full kitchen and bathroom facilities available. Our kitchen was fully
renovated in 2013. Chairs and tables available for up to 60 persons.
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Scouts Queensland - Nerang
3 Hope St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5522 8743
E [email protected]
W nerang.scoutsqld.com.au
Phone above for information available for hire of Scout Halls and Camp Sites.
Scouts Queensland - Palm Beach
12 Sarawak Ave Salk Oval, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 0420 242 679
E [email protected]
W palmbeachscouts.com.au
Hall for hire at Salk Oval Sarawak Ave. Ring for bookings. Scouts Queensland
web site: www.scoutsqld.com.au. Postal address: PO Box 369, Palm Beach.
Scouts Queensland Hall - Labrador
224 Turpin Rd, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5591 2221
E [email protected]
W scoutsqld.com.au
Hall for hire.
Silver Bridle Action Group Inc and Lynne Richardson Memorial Centre
2A Gidgee Crt, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 07 5597 5622
E [email protected]
W lrcommunitycentre.com
Not-for-profit community organisation with various community programs available.
Postal address: PO Box 735, Ashmore City 4214.
Tugun Village Community Centre
414 Coolangatta Rd, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 0421 175 553
E [email protected]
Large main hall seats 200 Theatre style. Small meeting hall seats 30 Theatre
style. Kitchen facilities and general amenities.
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Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc
20 Mattocks Rd Jim Harris Park, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5593 7006
E [email protected]
W varsitylakes.org.au
The Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre provides information and referral
services and host program and activities for members of the community to be
involved in.
Village Community Services Inc - Studio Village Community Centre
87 Village Way, 87 Village Way, OXENFORD/STUDIO VILLAGE QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8253
E [email protected]
W studiovillage.com.au
Community development program activities and services such as health and wellbeing groups, arts and crafts, cultural groups, other activities such as social
events and outings; Family support programs such as playgroups, parenting
programs, support and information.
Mermaid Beach Community Centre
2439 Gold Coast Hwy, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5581 7227
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Main hall for 80 people, theatre style; small meeting room; kitchenette facilities.
Crisis and Emergency Services
Abuse and Assault Services
Domestic Violence Assistance Program
50 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Domestic and Family Violence Women’s Court support Beenleigh.
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Centacare - Family and Relationship Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Children's Programs, Community Service Programs, Family Dispute Resolution
Services, Family Relationship Counselling Services, Family Relationship
Education Services, Domestic and Family Violence Support
Men's Behaviour Change Program
50 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Domestic violence men's behaviour change program, court information and
referral program, women's advocate and support.
Crime Stoppers - Australia Wide
P 1800 333 000
E [email protected]
W crimestoppers.com.au
Crime Stoppers provides a free telephone service for reporting information to
assist in the solving of crimes. Callers can remain anonymous if so desired.
DV Connect - Sexual Assault Helpline
P 1800 010 120
W dvconnect.org
We are here to offer telephone support and counselling to anyone – women, men
and young people - who has been sexually assaulted or abused and for anyone
who is concerned or suspects someone they care about might have been
assaulted or abused.
DV Connect - Womensline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Counselling, information, refuge and safety.
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Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
181 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1164
E [email protected]
W stopsexualviolence.com
Confidential sexual violence intervention and prevention service run by women for
women. Provides counselling to women who have been raped and / or sexually
assaulted at any time in their lives. Prevention education to the broader Gold
Coast community.
State Emergency Service - Gold Coast
Lionel F Perry Building, 195 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5547 3100
E [email protected]
W emergency.qld.gov.au
The State Emergency Service (SES) is a source of trained people, volunteers and
equipment to back up statutory services (Police, Ambulance and Fire Brigade) in
times of disaster. The SES assists with storm and flooding response.
Tweed Valley Sexual Assault Service
P 07 5506 7540
W healthnsw.gov.au
Available 24 hrs. Ph 5506 7540 from 8am - 5pm and Ph 5506 7416 after hours.
Counselling and support to sexual abuse and rape victims to assist those
subjected to sexual assault.
Crisis and Emergency Accommodation
DV Connect - Womensline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Counselling, information, refuge and safety.
Gold Coast Homelessness Service
93 Golden Four Drive, BILINGA QLD 4225
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P 07 5536 2173
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Emergency and crisis short to medium term accommodation for families and
singles over 18 years. Crisis intervention and counselling, and practical
assistance.
Gold Coast Housing Assistance Triage Service (GC HATS)
93 Golden Four Dr Uniting Church, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5579 6060
Triage approach to a centralised intake, assessment, advocacy and referral
services for people requiring housing assistance who are experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth
P 07 5564 8360
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
Accommodation and tenancy support for young people at risk of homelessness.
Homeless Hotline
P 1800 474 753
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are
experiencing homelessness.
Lawson House
P 07 5564 8360
E [email protected]
W homelessyouth.com.au
Lawson House is part of Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth, and offers crisis
(immediate) accommodation to young people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness aged 16-18 years.
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Queensland Youth Housing Coalition
P 0439 739 747
E [email protected]
W qyhc.org.au
The QYHC provides information to young people throughout Queensland who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
STARH Project
208 Highfield Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5569 1838
E [email protected]
W wmb.org.au
Early intervention from homelessness. Supporting those at risk of becoming
homeless: families, couples and individuals living in Gold Coast and Logan
regions.
The Salvation Army Supported Accommodation Service (Still Waters Women , Women and Children)
P 07 5591 1776
W salvationarmy.org.au
Still Waters provide immediate temporary supported accommodation for women,
and women with accompanying children.
St Vincent de Paul Society - Families Back On Track (FBOT)
Byth St, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5514 5301
E [email protected]
W gwq.org.au
Supported transitional accommodation for single parent families who are at risk of
homelessness. For further information regarding referral and vacancies, please
contact 5514 5301.
General Crisis and Emergency Services
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
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It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Arundel Neighbourhood Police Beat
295 Napper Rd, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 3596
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Australia Fair - Southport Police Beat Shopfront
42 Marine Pde Shop 1017 Australia Fair Shopping Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD
0822
P 07 5558 6755
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Southport
171 Marine Pde, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 1421
E [email protected]
W coastguard.com.au
An organisation composed entirely of volunteers. Its aim is to promote safety in
the operation of small craft. Guards the coast in the most effective way: by
education, example, examination and search and rescue.
Biggera Waters Neighbourhood Police Beat
59 Ocean St, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5558 7090
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
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Broadbeach Police Beat Shopfront
1-3 Hooker Blvd Shop 326 Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, BROADBEACH QLD
4218
P 07 5562 7200
W police.qld.gov.au
Open daily 9am-5pm and 9am-10pm Thu. It is recommended that you contact
your Police Station prior to attending.
Broadbeach Police Station
53 Surf Pde, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5581 2800
W police.qld.gov.au
Police Beat Shop Front, Pacific Fair, 2 Hooker Blvd. Ph 5562 7200.
Broadwater Neighbourhood Police Beat
25 Akoonah St, SANTA BARBARA QLD
P 07 5510 9410
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended to contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Burleigh Heads CIB
4 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5586 0444
W police.qld.gov.au
CIB only. By appointment only. Ring for information. CPU (Child Protection
Investigation Unit located at Surfers Paradise).
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - Elanora
Elanora House 1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1800 052 222
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Assisting carers with information regarding respite and carer support services
available in your local area and how to contact them. Respite care provides you
with a break from your caring role.
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Coolangatta Police Station
143 McLean St, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 07 5589 8444
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
Coomera Police Station and Traffic Branch Gold Coast
11 De Barnett St, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5519 5555
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
Elanora Neighbourhood Police Beat
194 K P McGrath Drv, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5569 8488
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Gold Coast Rural Fire Brigade Groups Central Office
P 07 3294 4944
W ruralfire.qld.gov.au
For Gold Coast warden contacts phone 07 3294 4944. Dial Triple Zero ('000') in
an emergency.
Gold Coast Seaway Control Tower
Muriel Henchman Drive, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 2948
E [email protected]
Ring for details of services, including weather reports.
Homeless Hotline
P 1800 474 753
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are
experiencing homelessness.
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Jacobs Well Neighbourhood Police Beat
34 Helmore St, JACOBS WELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 2377
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended to contact your Police Station prior to attending.
LifeFlight Queensland
Level 1, 160 Robina Town Centre Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5553 5999
E [email protected]
W lifeflight.org.au
We integrate our own critical care doctors, paramedics and nurses with
helicopters and air ambulance jets to provide the finest care to seriously sick and
injured patients across Australia and around the globe.
Mudgeeraba Police Station
18 Railway St, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5559 3888
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
National Security Hotline
P 1800 123 400
E [email protected]
W nationalsecurity.gov.au
To keep Australians safe from terrorism ring Hotline if you see anything suspicious
or critical against the well-being of Australian citizens.
Nerang Police Station
32 Cotton St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5503 8999
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information. For Police Youth Club, Cayuga St, Nerang Ph 5578 2227 or
www.pcycnerang.com.au
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Office of the Public Guardian
P 07 3234 0870
E [email protected]
W publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Protects the rights and interests of adults with impaired capacity and investigates
claims of exploitation, abuse or neglect.
Pacific Pines Neighbourhood Police Beat
33 Sheffield Crt, PACIFIC PINES QLD 4211
P 07 5573 7066
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended to contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Palm Beach Police Station
1042 Gold Coast Hwy, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5534 0222
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
Police Link
P 13 1444
W police.qld.gov.au
Every day the Queensland Police Service, your police service, works tirelessly to
ensure the safety and security of the community.
Queensland Ambulance Service - Statewide
P 13 7468
W ambulance.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) provides pre-hospital patient care and
emergency transport in case of accidents, medical emergencies, and to and from
treatment, where authorised.
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS)
P 07 3287 8537
W fire.qld.gov.au
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Regional office for Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. Dial triple zero ('000') in
an emergency.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (SES SE Regional Office)
Building Address (Optional), 114 Lahrs Road, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 5547 3100
E [email protected]
W qfes.qld.gov.au
Ph SES 13 25 00 for storm or flood emergency. South East Regional Office,
includes Gold Coast area, which monitors for disaster management of fire, flood
and rescue. Coordination and collaboration to enhance community safety and
effective SES Operations.
Robina Police Beat Shopfront
21 Promenade Ave Tenancy 1013, ROBINA TOWN CENTRE QLD
P 07 5578 8988
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Robina Police Station
291 Scottsdale Drv, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 9111
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
Runaway Bay Police Station
198 Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5557 6999
W police.qld.gov.au
Ring for information.
Salvation Army - (QLD Phone Service)
P 07 3222 6666
W salvos.org.au
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Food vouchers, financial assistance. Call this number to find a Salvation Army
Community Service Centre in your local area. Monday to Friday: 8.30am 4.30pm.
Southport Police Station
96 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 4222
W police.qld.gov.au
Watch house 5571 4333. Police Beat at Australia Fair Ph 5558 6750 .
St John Ambulance Gold Coast Division
45 - 49 Nind St Unit 8, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 3911
W stjohnqld.com.au
Regional Office. Provides First aid training and kits at our Southport Training
Centre at above address.
State Emergency Service (SES) Gold Coast
P 13 2500
W emergency.qld.gov.au
Call this central phone number for 24 hour / 7 day service. This phone contact will
transfer you to the SES centre nearest to you if you need help and / or information
on floods or severe storm damage. Volunteers are required at all times.
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service
P 1300 659 467
W suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Counselling support to people who are suicidal, carers, bereaved friends and
family and health professionals supporting others. The Suicide Call Back Service
is a 24-hour, nationwide service.
Surfers Paradise District Police Headquarters
68 Ferny Ave, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5570 7888
W policeqld.gov.au
Ring for information. Counter operates 24hrs.
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Surfers Paradise Police Beat Shopfront
192A Paradise Centre Shop 191, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5583 9733
W police.qld.gov.au
It is recommended that you contact your Police Station prior to attending.
Surfers Paradise Police Station
23 Orchid Ave, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5657 6888
W police.qld.gov.au
Gold Coast CIB Ph 5570 7841; JAB (Juvenile Aid Bureau) Ph 5570 7861; CPIU
Ph 5570 7861; Police Beat at Paradise Centre Surfers Ph 5583 9733 and for the
Water Police Ph 5509 5700. Crime Stoppers Ph 1800 333 000.
UnitingCare Community - Broadbeach
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 1800 007 007
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Telephone counselling 24 hours / 7 days. Provides a confidential and anonymous
counselling service for suicide prevention and other crises. Understanding and
support for people of all ages experiencing a crisis or emotional distress.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Associaton Southern Zone
Muriel Henchman Drv, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 1300
E [email protected]
W vmrsouthport.com.au
Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports/tide times etc. Radio
and other marine courses available. Manned 24hrs /7 days and monitors all
distress calls. Main Beach Ph 5532 3417; Point Danger Ph 5536 9333; Ph
Currumbin 5534 1000.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Beenleigh District Association Inc
Jacobs Well Boat Ramp, 2 Esplanade, JACOBS WELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 1100
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E [email protected]
W vmrjw.org.au
Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports/tide times etc. Radio
and other marine courses available. Manned 24hrs / 7 days. Monitors all distress
calls. Active volunteers assist boaters and fishermen to cross the notorious
Jumpinpin Bar.
Water Police (Southport)
40-44 Seaworld Drv, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5509 5700
Ring for information.
Youth Crisis and Emergency Services
Queensland Youth Housing Coalition
P 0439 739 747
E [email protected]
W qyhc.org.au
The QYHC provides information to young people throughout Queensland who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Able Australia - Southport
13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 0344
E [email protected]
W ableaustralia.org.au
Program on Fri 10am-1pm designed for the younger vision impaired from school
age to 50 years. Contact us for information on our programs.
Child Protection and Investigation Unit
Police Station 68 Ferny Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5570 7861
The Brisbane Central District Child Protection and Investigation Unit works with
juvenile offenders and young victims of crime, investigating child abuse and
general child related crimes.
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Coaching With Substance Inc
10 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
We provide our clients with a structured and inspirational coaching environment
where they can embrace sobriety, realise their full potential and re-create their life.
Our goal is to work with our clients so they can halt the process of addiction
Gold Coast Child Youth and Family Health Services
16-30 High Street Level 5, Southport Health Precinct, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9225
E [email protected]
W
The Gold Coast Community Child Youth and Family Health Services provide a
wide range of health services for families with children from birth to completion of
high school. All services are free. Appointments, advice and information are
available by phone.
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
15 Oak Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 0400
E [email protected]
W goldcoastyouthservice.com
A youth worker is available Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 12.30pm for
drop in or phone enquiries; shower, toiletries and laundry facilities; Emergency
relief funds distributed when available.
Lifeline - Gold Coast
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9922
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Lifeline Broadbeach Counselling Centre provides a venue for many educational
and therapeutic activities. These include self-esteem, kids groups, exploring
anger, assertiveness, suicide prevention and more.
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New Beginnings
P 07 5500 5888
E [email protected]
W new-beginnings.org.au
Our organisation teaches young people 'community values' and provides them
with essential life skills. We focus on the most disadvantaged and those at-risk of
becoming involved in anti-social behaviour.
Ohana for Youth - Varsity Lakes
RP1 Building, 1 Bellvue st, Varsity Lakes 4227, Bellvue Drive, VARSITY LAKES
QLD 4227
P 07 5655 1850
E [email protected]
W ohana.org.au
Ohana For Youth specialises in supporting young people aged 15 - 18, who have
disengaged from school early and are finding it difficult to overcome barriers. They
can help young people re-engage in education, training or employment.
Youth Emergency Services (YES) - Statewide Phoneline
P 07 3357 7655
E [email protected]
W youthemergencyservices.org.au
YES as an organisation serves the greater community by working with young
people in a way that is affirming and reconnects them to the community.
Assistance with rent or board and other bills
Cultural and Migrant Services
General Cultural Groups
"Pure Milonguero" Classic Argentine Tango Milonga
Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS
QLD 4218
P 0404 842 104
E [email protected]
W thetangolesson.com.au
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Dance classes Argentine Tango every Friday night. Social atmosphere. Couples
and singles from 17 to over 70 years.
African Gold Coast Alliance Inc. - Varsity Lakes
P 0467 442 216
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
African Gold Coast Alliance seeks to strengthen and build the capacity of the new
and emerging African community in south east Queensland and to foster social
cohesion within the Gold Coast community.
Alliance Française Gold Coast
Unit 5A, 71 Upton Street, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5561 0081
E [email protected]
W afgoldcoast.org
Promoting French culture and language. For over a century, the Alliance
Française has been seeing through an ambitious project: Spreading French
language and culture well beyond the borders of France.
Bollywood Australia - Southport
Shop 1 126 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 0511
E [email protected]
W shantiyoga.com
Promoting Indian culture including Bollywood and Bharat Natam dancing for
adults and children, Sanskrit calligraphy, Kirtan, Vedic and Buddhist philosophy.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
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Dante Alighieri Society - Gold Coast
18 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5575 5772
E [email protected]
W dantegoldcoast.com.au
Non-profit world-wide organisation. Promotes Italian language and culture. Italian
Lessons, Social activities. Club rooms and library at the rear of Italo-Australian
Club, 18 Fairway Drv., Clear Island Waters.
Friendship Force of the Gold Coast
P 07 5578 9535
E [email protected]
W friendshipforcegoldcoast.org.au
Change the way you see the world by taking part in organised home hosted group
visits, both in Australia and overseas, to learn and promote understanding about
different cultures.
Islamic Society of Gold Coast Inc (ISGold Coast)
144 Allied Drv, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 9097
E [email protected]
W goldcoastislam.com.au
Strive for unity of all Muslims and better understanding between different Ethnic
communities. Weekly prayer meeting 12.50-1.45pm Fri. Prayers and educational
activities each day. Community get together every Fri at 7pm. Islamic Education
and sport.
Japanese Society of Gold Coast Inc
3108 Gold Coast Hwy, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5531 6661
E [email protected]
W jsgc.org.au
Information / support to local Japanese community to avoid social isolation.
Encourage mutual understanding between Mainstream and Japanese community.
Supplementary school Sat 8.50am-12.20pm. Prep-Junior High: All Saints,
Merrimac. Office Tue/Thu 9am-1pm.
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Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
P 13 1450
E [email protected]
W immi.gov.au
The TIS National immediate telephone interpreting service is available 24 hours a
day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation
in Australia.
Migrant Services
Co.As.It. Community Services Inc - South Coast
Chevron Island, 34 Thomas Dr, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5527 6481
E [email protected]
W coasit.asn.au
A non-profit organisation providing services to the culturally and linguistically
diverse communities.
Department of Immigration and Border protection
P 13 1881
W border.gov.au
The Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs oversees
a diverse portfolio which includes visa issue (for both temporary and permanent
stay in Australia)
Migrant Women's Advice Service - Robina
62/2 Arbour Avenue, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1800 911 874
E [email protected]
W migrantwomensadvice.com
Fee free migration advice on permanent residency for women currently in a
relationship affected by domestic violence, referrals to social services providers,
coaching for women leaving a relationship.
Multicultural Families Organisation Inc
Level 1 27 Davenport Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 0381
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E [email protected]
W mfo.org.au
Provides services for all migrant women and their families including refugees,
humanitarian entrants, new arrivals and long term residents.
Refugee Action Collective Gold Coast - Gold Coast
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
The Refugee Action Collective Gold Coast is a broad group of concerned people
from all walks of life dedicated to fighting for the rights of refugees and asylum
seekers, and for the reform of Australia’s immigration policies.
The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc
Shop 2, TAFE Building, 91-99 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 7261
E [email protected]
W migrantcentre.org
We offer counselling, translation services, vocational guidance, training programs,
skills and qualification recognition, mediation and conflict resolution, legal
referrals, assistance with forms, correspondence, liaison and advocacy.
Disability Services
Carer Information
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
P 07 3359 8000
E [email protected]
W cfqld.org.au
Provide support and assistance for those suffering for Cystic Fibrosis and their
families.
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FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
Carers Queensland
P 07 3900 8100
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
Better Start provides access to funding for early intervention services. To access
Better Start, children with an eligible diagnosis must register before they turn 6
years old. Families will have until their child turns 7 to access funding.
Carers Link
P 07 3901 1165
E [email protected]
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Being a Carer is a constant and demanding task. Carers deserve a well-earned
break from time to time, and Carers Link can provide respite for Carers on a
regular or occasional basis in the home, or in the community.
Disability Accommodation Services
Queensland Disability Housing Coalition
P 07 3391 3433
W qdhc.org.au
QDHC provides information about housing options available to people with a
disability, but it is not a housing provider.
Beacon Support Pty Ltd
P 1300 435 782
E [email protected]
W beaconsupport.com.au
Beacon Support is able to provide a 24/7 in home service for aged persons and
for people with a disability. Life enabling!
Bethany Care - Varsity Lakes
Building 4, 175 Varsity Pde, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5501 8070
E [email protected]
W bethanycare.org
Provides residential and at home accommodation support. We are in the process
of looking at further accommodation options to increase this support.
Endeavour Foundation - Burleigh Heads Accommodation Services
46 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
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Endeavour Foundation - Gold Coast
46 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
Endeavour Foundation - Tugun Accommodation Services
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Accommodation Support works to ensure people with a disability have the
opportunities of an ordinary life, including accommodation supports to people to
encourage their independence and choices.
Headway Gold Coast Inc
15 Distribution Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0439 416 109
E [email protected]
W headwayabi.org
Self-help organisation providing support and opportunities to people with Acquired
Brain Injury (ABI) and their families.
Horizon Housing Company
2 Investigator Drive, Level 1, Campus Alpha 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD
4226
P 1300 133 027
E [email protected]
W horizonhousing.com.au
High quality sustainable housing solutions, from subsidised rental accommodation
to home ownership. Affordable, well located, energy efficient, and adaptable to
encourage long term tenure.
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Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Provides support to people with disabilities in accommodation, employment and
respite.
Disability Employment and Training Services
Abilities Plus - Learning By Doing Group
Market St, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0409 645 888
E [email protected]
W abilitiespluspermaculture.com
To provide education and employment for the disadvantaged in our community.
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
The Endeavour Foundation provides people with a disability a link and an access
to the community, recreation, relaxation, skills development and maintenance.
FSG Australia - Training Department
Unit 11/ 8 Centre View Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5500 7811
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Gold Coast Employment Support Service Inc
127 Nerang Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 9199
W gcess.org
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Open employment service for people with disabilities who want to obtain and
maintain employment. On-going support provided on a need basis. No age limit.
Help Employment & Training Southport
18 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
Who's eligible: mental health.
Help Employment &Training Coolangatta
80 Griffith Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
Who's eligible: mental health.
House With No Steps
35 Hutchinson Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5593 8340
E [email protected]
W hwns.com.au
Employment preparation - Job Search and Placement - On-site training and
support and off-site support for people with disabilities. Assess by referral from
Centrelink and schools.
Job Futures South East Queensland
9 Windmill St Southport 4215 Unit 1, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5528 5988
W jobfutures-seq.com.au
DES program (Disability Employment Services). Office also at Palm Beach 5534
4484 with the same programs. DES program Beaudesert 55414725.
On-Q Reconnect
Unit 6, 20 Welch Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 761 561
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W onqhr.com.au
Programs to help people who find it difficult to return to work because of an injury,
illness or disability to find and keep a job. Combines vocational rehabilitation
services with employment assistance.
Smart Jobs
P 13 7468
W smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Provides information about jobs and careers within Queensland Government.
TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast
91 - 17 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
TAFE is the largest provider of post-secondary education in Queensland and
offers a wide range of vocational education courses leading to formal
qualifications in areas such as community services, computing, management,
engineering, justice administration.
Volunteering Services Australia
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 0688
E [email protected]
W vsaustralia.org.au
Volunteering Services Australia is an initiative of Volunteering Gold Coast, the
largest volunteer resource centre in Australia and one of the top three community
transport providers in the country.
CPL’s Varsity Lakes Services
183 Varsity Pde, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 1800 275 753
E [email protected]
W cpl.org.au
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Work together with us to reach your goals and plan the services you want. We can
help you develop a personalised support plan that is designed around your goals
and what you love doing.
CPL’s Palm Beach Disability Employment Services
1045 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 1800 275 753
E [email protected]
W cpl.org.au
Looking for a job? Or need local and reliable staff? Mylestones Employment is a
CPL business initiative that supports Queenslanders to overcome barriers to get
jobs.
CPL’s Southport Services
55 Ridgeway Avenue, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 275 753
E [email protected]
W cpl.org.au
At CPL’s Southport service, get the support you need to reach your goals and
chase your passion with our disability support services from our centre and out in
the community.
Busy Beat Hub - Southport
Suite 3, 23 Nind St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5528 3816
E [email protected]
W busyatwork.com.au
BUSY At Work is a not for profit organisation providing apprenticeship,
employment and community programs.
Job Centre Australia - Palm Beach
1099 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 2657
E [email protected]
W jobcentreaustralia.com.au
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Job Centre Australia limited is a Specialist Disability Employment Services (DES),
funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment &
Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
Job Centre Australia - Robina
101/137 Laver Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5575 7063
E [email protected]
W jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Job Centre Australia limited is a Specialist Disability Employment Services (DES),
funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment &
Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
Job Centre Australia - Southport
Level 2 33 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 1933
E [email protected]
W jobcentreaustralia.com.au
Job Centre Australia limited is a Specialist Disability Employment Services (DES),
funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment &
Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
Queensland Working Women's Service Inc
P 1800 621 458
E [email protected]
W qwws.org.au
The Queensland Working Women's Service provides advice and advocacy to
women on all work related matters such as pay, working conditions, dismissals,
harassment, maternity leave, contracts, workplace
Disability Information and Counselling
Able Australia - Southport
13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 0344
E [email protected]
W ableaustralia.org.au
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A purpose-built centre for people who are blind or who have a vision impairment.
Services include Able Living, Art and Music Therapy, Community Support,
Community Transport and Family Support.
Arachnoiditis Sufferers Queensland Support
127 Mallawa Dr, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6655
E [email protected]
Support for sufferers of pain caused by damage to the nerve endings as a result
of injecting dye into the spine (chemically induced Myodil - x-ray dyes). Please
contact Peter Groves (consultant / coordinator) for support and information.
Department of Communities - Robina
Level 2 Campus Alpha, 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5822
E [email protected]
Provide programs supporting people with a disability, mental illness, or frail aged
and their family and carers. Work with local communities to deliver services to
people who are in need of support: youth, disability.
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
2 Investigator Dr. Level 2, Campus Alpha,, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5800
E [email protected]
W communities.qld.gov.au
Assist people who have an Intellectual, Neurological, Psychiatric, Sensory,
Cognitive or Physical disability. Provides and funds specialist disability services to
assist people with a disability and their families to access and support their need.
Department of Social Services - Queensland
P 07 3037 4600
W dss.gov.au
Provides support for people with disabilities through programs, services, benefits
and payments.
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Disability and Community Care Services Queensland
2 Investigator Dr. Campus Alpha Level 2, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5800
E [email protected]
W communities.qld.gov.au
Government department responsible for meeting the needs of intellectually
disabled people and their families. Resource and assessment services,
community liaison and respite care. Website for all Queensland with application
forms, information on funding.
Huntingtons Queensland
P 07 3391 8833
E [email protected]
W huntingtonsqld.com
Huntingtons Queensland's mission is to provide professional support and
advocacy for all persons affected by Huntingtons disease in Queensland.
Motor Neurone Association of Queensland
P 07 3372 9004
W mndaq.org.au
Information and support around new diagnosis, how to access community
services and supports, provision of equipment.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Gold Coast
Nerang Library, Price Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5522 4495
E [email protected]
W msq.org.au
A non-profit organisation that aims to be the first-choice for MS information,
education, treatment, care and support across Queensland.
National Relay Service
P 1300 555 727
W relayservice.com.au
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Free, 24hr confidential phone solution for people who are deaf or have a hearing
or speech impairment. TTY or modem users Ph 133 677 and then ask for the
number you wish to call. Speak & Listen users
Office of the Public Guardian
P 07 3234 0870
E [email protected]
W publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Protects the rights and interests of adults who have impaired capacity.
Parents Of Deaf POD - Gold Coast
15 Quigan Terrace, HIGHLAND PARK QLD 4211
P 07 5574 8929
E [email protected]
A support group run by parents of children who are deaf or have a hearing loss
and is for parents, grandparents and care givers of children with any degree or
type of deafness.
Parkinson's Society Gold Coast Inc (Broadbeach Group)
9 Lautoka Crt, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5593 7928
E [email protected]
Support group meeting at Broadbeach on the first Tue of each month at Bavia
House, Kalimna Crt., Broadbeach from 11am-1pm. Luncheon included. Guest
speakers. Equipment for those in need supplied free of charge.
Queenslanders with Disability Network - QDN
P 1300 363 783
E [email protected]
W qdn.org.au
QDN is a state-wide network for people with disability, with people with disability,
by people with disability, for citizenship and social justice.
Raising Children Network - Children with a disability
P 13 4325
W raisingchildren.net.au
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A website for parents, grandparents and anyone who has responsibility for the
care of children.
Salvation Army Bereaved By Suicide Support Group
15 Nind St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
W salvos.org.au
A support group for the special needs of people who have lost a loved one to
suicide.
Spinal Life Australia - Woolloongabba
P 07 3391 2044
E [email protected]
W spinal.com.au
The peak body for Queenslanders with spinal cord injuries, Spinal Life Australia
provides supports and services throughout Queensland to enhance the lives of
people with spinal cord injuries
ADA Australia - Statewide
P 1800 818 338
E [email protected]
W adaaustralia.com.au
QADA offers information, education and support to enable people to understand
and exercise their rights and responsibilities and to resolve their aged care and
community care service issues.
Beyond Blue Ltd
P 1300 224 636
W online.beyondblue.org.au
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those days when something
isn't quite right, you've got something on your mind, or things just seem too much.
Disability Respite and Activity Centres
Bethany Care - Varsity Lakes
Building 4, 175 Varsity Pde, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5501 8070
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E [email protected]
W bethanycare.org
Bethany Care provides an individualised service that includes the person and their
family in the planning of their individual program and lifestyle support. This reflects
our commitment to facilitate the genuine community inclusion of people
experiencing.
Endeavour Foundation - Labrador Learning and Lifestyle
67 Imperial Parade, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Learning and Lifestyle support services use a person-centred model to enhance
the independence, confidence, self-esteem, interaction skills and life choices of
each person.
Endeavour Foundation - Mermaid Waters Learning and Lifestyle
61 Sunshine Boulevard, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Learning and Lifestyle support services use a person-centred model to enhance
the independence, confidence, self-esteem, interaction skills and life choices of
each person.
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
11 Dunkirk Cl, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 2930
E [email protected]
W hopewell.org.au
Provides home-style accommodation + 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally
ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Hopewell Living
Well Centre has courses and seminars on health and well-being.
Kalwun Day Respite Centre
118 Bonogin Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
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P 07 5522 9197
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Services and facilities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and nonIndigenous persons, including centre-based and in-home respite.
Liberty Community Connect Inc
P 07 5578 1668
E [email protected]
W libertycommunity.org.au
Specifically designed for people living with a disability, centre based programs are
about living well through making use of your abilities. Programs and activities vary
depending on individual interests, initiative and desires.
Motivate You Disability And Community Group Pty Ltd - Coolangatta
P 02 8001 6506
E [email protected]
W motivateyou.com.au
Motivate You has a range of Services available to Disability Service Providers and
People with Disabilities. Programs are customised using a person-centred
approach, whilst also balancing this with the financial needs of the organisation.
Multicap - South East Region
3 Dulwich Pl, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 1592
E [email protected]
W multicap.org.au
High needs disability support. Respite for persons with an intellectual disability.
(Eligibility conditions apply). Open every day during the school holidays; other
times open Thu to Mon.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Burleigh Heads
8 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
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Centre based day respite care for frail aged and those with a disability.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Labrador
100 Usher St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Day Respite Centre to care for frail aged and adults with a disability.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Runaway Bay
344 Oxley Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 1800 692 273
E [email protected]
W ozcare.org.au
Service provides social activities for frail elderly. Carers of the frail elderly have
some time off while their loved one is at the respite.
RSL Home Care
9-11 Lawrence Drv Lawrence Plaza, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1300 775 227
E [email protected]
W rslcare.com.au
RSL Care a not-for-profit organisation providing quality lifestyle and care options
to ex-servicemen/women, their dependants and other members of the community.
Tugun Cottage
P 07 5656 0556
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Part of Shepherd Community Services in-home respite services.
General Disability Services
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast Inc
90 Allied Dr, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 0270
E [email protected]
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W alzgc.asn.au
Provides dementia specific care on the Gold Coast and we are keen to provide
the best possible services to you the carer, and your family member or friend.
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or if you are caring for someone with a memory
problem, free information, support and counselling is available from Alzheimer’s
Australia (Queensland)
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc
387 Brisbane Rd, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 0305
E [email protected]
W arundelparkrda.com.au
Not-for-profit. Provides equestrian activities for people with a disability. Riders
placed in classes according to their ability. Limited places for able-bodied riders.
Holiday programs. Visitors welcome. Hours of operation: Tue-Fri 8.30am-4pm.
Australian Hearing - Biggera Waters
40 Hollywell Road Biggera Waters Family Practice, BIGGERA WATERS QLD
4216
P 07 5555 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
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Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Burleigh West
138 West Burleigh Road Burleigh West Medical Centre, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD
4220
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Helensvale
Sir John Overall Dr Helensvale Library, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5556 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Mermaid Waters
19/64 Karbunya St Mermaid Waters Skin Cancer Clinic, MERMAID WATERS
QLD 4218
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Nerang
Nerang-Southport Road Room 4 Bicentennial Community Room, NERANG QLD
4211
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P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Ormeau
Ormeau Community and Youth Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 3827 7500
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Palm Beach
6 Sixth Avenue Palm Beach Physiotherapy, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5586 4300
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and Hearing Aids through Office of
Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For
Robina Town Centre Appt. Ph 5554 8900.
Australian Hearing - Paradise Point
12-14 Bruce Ave Paradise Point Medical Practice Shop 101, PARADISE POINT
QLD 4216
P 07 5557 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
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Australian Hearing - Robina
138 Robina Town Centre Drive Suite 3-Local Directories, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Southport
Unit 3 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5555 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and Hearing Aids through Office of
Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For
Robina Town Centre. Ph 5554 8900.
Australian Hearing National Line
P 13 1797
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Autism Gold Coast Inc
Cottage in Cascade Gardens, Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9903
E [email protected]
W autismgoldcoast.com.au
Autism Gold Coast Inc supports parents, families and carers of people diagnosed
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Beach Access Points and Platforms for Wheelchairs
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au/beachaccess
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The locations of beach access points for wheelchairs are listed in groupings of
suburbs. For details go to website cityofgoldcoast.com.au/beachaccess
Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W betterstart.net.au
Financial assistance provided by the Commonwealth Government for children
who have been diagnosed with hearing or sight impairments, cerebral palsy,
Down Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome.
Blind Citizens Australia Inc
P 07 5524 5106
E [email protected]
Hours of operation 8am-8pm Mon to Sat. Service provided Information Peer
Support and Advocacy and assist lobbying to improve conditions for Blind and
Vision Impaired people.
Blue Care - Southern Queensland Region
1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6111
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Blue Care is a leading not for profit provider of a range of community and
residential aged care services. Client population includes frail older persons,
younger people with disabilities and others in need within the community.
Centacare - Community Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Community Services Administration
Centacare - Gold Coast Central Home Assist/Secure
Unit 2, 130 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 236 822
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E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
The Department of Housing, through Home Assist Secure, aims to remove some
of the practical housing difficulties experienced by people with a disability and
people over 60 years of age who wish to remain living in their home.
Centacare - Gold Coast Community Services
73 Rio Vista Boulevard, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 1300 236 822
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Provides a range of programs for people with a disability aged 0 - 65 years
including: day centre, in-home respite, social support and kids club.
Centacare - Southern Star Community Services
3 Chestnut Street, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
For people aged 18-35 years living in the Southern Gold Coast, with disability and
carers, interested in strengthening connections within their community. Focus on
personal development and making lifestyle choices with attention to skills
development etc.
Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast
34 Glenferrie Drive Suite 4, South Building, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5592 7200
E [email protected]
W agedcareguide.com.au
Offers several community care services to eligible seniors and those needing
support to remain independent in their community.
City Libraries - Special Needs Library
Cnr Price & White Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5581 7180
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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The special needs library offers a range of toys, equipment and resources to help
with the development of children with special needs as well as rehabilitation for
adults. Phone for opening times.
COAST - Community Organisation for Access Support and Training
29 Martin Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5575 0222
E [email protected]
W horizoninc.org
COAST - Community Organisation for Access Support and Training is a
community access service providing individually oriented service to adults with
profound or multiple disabilities for them to become participating members in their
local community.
Coastal Accommodation Support Service Inc - CASSI
Suite 11 240 Varsity Parade, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5562 3800
E [email protected]
W cassi.org.au
CASSI provides quality accommodation support to people with a disability,
assisting them to live independently and with dignity in the general community.
Commonwealth Carelink Centre - West Moreton - South Coast
Level 1, Powertel Buildings, 23 Main Street, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 1800 052 222
E [email protected]
W commcarelink.health.gov.au
The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre is carer focused and provides carers
with Information, advice and referral to services, Respite booking service and a
range of other services related to their role as a carer.
Companion Card - Queensland
P 13 7468
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
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The Companion Card program is designed for people with a disability who have a
lifelong need for attendant care support in order to take part in activities and visit
venues in the community.
Crossroads Gold Coast
4 Greenwich Crt, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
Crossroads is a day program that runs on Friday at Robina and Tuesday at
Helensvale from 9.00am-1.30pm. Open to people from 18-65 years who have
physical/intellectual disabilities with DCCSDS support.
CÜRA Community Services
1 Dominions Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5527 8011
E [email protected]
W mccgc.com.au
Provides assistance for frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their
carers. Cultural, religious and linguistic need considered. Bilingual Care workers.
To facilitate and promote well-being of linguistically diverse communities.
Currumbin Community Farm School
1226 CurrumbinCk Rd, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5533 0312
E [email protected]
The Currumbin Community Farm School caters for mildly and moderately
handicapped youths aged between 5 - 18 years. They offer academic, home craft,
manual arts plus specialist courses in marine studies, boating, fishing and surfing
and hospitality.
Department of Transport and Main Roads - Nerang
36-38 Cotton Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 13 2380
E [email protected]
W translink.com.au
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A Vision Impairment Travel Pass entitles the holder to free travel on all TransLink
bus, train and ferry services (except Airtrain services) and QConnect urban bus
services.
Diabetes Resource Centre - Gold Coast Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 4779
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am-4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency
ring or attend the Gold Coast hospital Emergency Department. Helpline phone
0414 298 004. After hours phone 0403 369 335.
Disability Information Service Robina
2 Investigator Dr Level 2, Campus Alpha, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 13 7468
E [email protected]
W communities.qld.gov.au
Provides an information and referral service for people with disabilities.
Disability Services Queensland (Yalburu Respite Service)
Level 2, Campus Alpha, 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5822
E [email protected]
W communities.qld.gov.au
Can cater for 5 people with intellectual disabilities at any one time for periods from
overnight to one week. Private rooms and recreation activities. Open 24 hours a
day. Phone for respite enquiries.
Down Syndrome Association Of Qld Inc - Stafford
P 07 3356 6655
E [email protected]
W dsaq.org.au
The mission is to "build community awareness of Down Syndrome and to support,
advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful place
within the local and global community".
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Elanora Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc
Robinson Hall, Uniting Church Elanora, Applecross Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 9059
E [email protected]
W parkinsons-qld.org.au
The Elanora Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc. is one of 45 such
groups around Queensland. We share information and support for persons
diagnosed with Parkinson's and their carers and family.
Electricity and Gas rebates
W qld.gov.au
Queensland Government rebate on the cost of electricity supplied to the homes of
eligible concession card holders.
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Endeavour Foundation is one of the largest non-government disability services'
providers in Australia. We support more than 3,300 people with a disability to live
an ordinary life.
Endeavour Foundation - Gold Coast
46 Matilda Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Provides people with a disability a link, and access, to community, recreation,
relaxation, skills development and maintenance. The Endeavour Foundation also
offers disabled accommodation support services, business/employment services,
past school service
Epilepsy Action Australia
P 1300 374 537
E [email protected]
W epilepsy.org.au
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Epilepsy Action Australia delivers innovative services that increase epilepsy
awareness, understanding, knowledge and skills to assist people with epilepsy
across Australia to optimise their life outcomes.
FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Arundel
18 Demand Avenue, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5500 7899
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSGA offers a diverse range of services to people with disabilities. We believe
that everyone has the right to live their chosen lives, have a sense of
connectedness to the community.
FSG Australia - Coomera
3 Jowett Street, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5519 4129
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Gilston
2 Kokomo Court, GILSTON QLD 4211
P 07 5501 2400
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
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FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Labrador
45A Olsen Avenue, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 3475
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Lakeview, Robina
Robina Town Centre Drive - next to Trinity Anglican Mission PO Box 3065,
ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5562 0232
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Blind and Vision Impaired Association
Bavia House, Moana Park, 14 Kalimna Drive, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD
4218
P 07 5665 9420
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E [email protected]
Providing social interaction, help with aids, outings and holidays for blind and
partially sighted citizens. No age limit.
Gold Coast Community Transport Inc
201 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 3312
E [email protected]
W gcrs.com.au
Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to
groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities. Must make an application for
bookings. Have drivers. Not available for nursing homes.
Gold Coast Disability Advocacy Inc
SHOP 6, 18 Ferry Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5564 0355
E [email protected]
W gca.org.au
Advising advocacy support for people with a disability up to age 65. Protection of
their legal human rights and freedom from abuse, assault, neglect and
exploitation.
Gold Coast Post Polio Network
7 Executive Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0448 206 856
E [email protected]
W spinal.com.au
Support Group that provides information, support, and the opportunity to share
experiences with others experiencing the late effects of polio, including Post Polio
Syndrome.
Gold Coast Recreation And Sport Inc
Ashton House Owen Park, 201 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3312
E [email protected]
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Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc is a community based organisation providing
recreational and sporting opportunities for people of all ages with an intellectual /
physical disability. Group and individual programs are available.
Gold Coast Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG)
P 0429 126 163
W facebook.com
Non-medical support for persons with pre/post stomas.
Guide Dogs For The Blind - Gold Coast
Level 1, 6 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5528 0433
E [email protected]
W guidedogsqld.com.au
Guide Dogs Queensland provide independence, freedom and mobility. Guide
Dogs Queensland will provide services which reduce the disadvantage of vision
impairment. Our services will assist our clients to achieve their optimal level of
mobility.
Headway ABI Australia
1/15 Distribution Ave, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 07 5574 4311
E [email protected]
W headwayabiaustralia.org
Headway ABI Australia is the leader in state of the art, physical therapy and
disruptive technology utilisation to achieve maximum functional outcomes.
Headway Gold Coast Inc
15 Distribution Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0439 416 109
E [email protected]
W headwayabi.org
Self-help organisation providing support and opportunities to people with Acquired
Brain Injury (ABI) and their families. Services include Independent Living Skills
Support, Community Access Support, Day Program Activities, Transitional
Accommodation etc.
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Hearing Aid Loop Systems - City of Gold Coast
P 1300 130 854
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Assistive listening devices provided at most City Customer Service Centres, some
City Libraries and at The Gold Coast Arts Centre to assist people with a hearing
impairment.
Helensvale Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc
Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5563 9316
E [email protected]
W parkinsons-qld.org.au
The Helensvale Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc. is one of 45 such
groups around Queensland. We share information and support for persons
diagnosed with Parkinson's and their carers and family.
Home Assist Secure - Gold Coast North
Marana Gardens, 10 Ridgeway Avenue, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3502
E [email protected]
W cofc.com.au
The Department of Housing, through Home Assist Secure, aims to remove some
of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by people with a disability
and people over 60 years of age who wish to remain living in their home.
Home Assist Secure - Gold Coast South
473 Golden Four Drive, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5598 1073
E [email protected]
W housing.qld.gov.au
The Department of Housing, through Home Assist Secure, aims to remove some
of the practical housing related difficulties experienced by people with a disability
and people over 60 years of age who wish to remain living in their home.
Hydrotherapy Pool (Palm Beach Olympic Pool)
PBC Swimming Pool Complex, 1 Thrower Drive, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
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P 07 5534 4188
E [email protected]
W palmbeachac.com.au
For use by Blue Nurses and similar groups, physiotherapists and their clients and
individuals. Phone in advance for operating hours.
LifeTec Queensland (Towards easier Living)
P 1300 885 886
E [email protected]
W lifetec.org.au
Provider of information and specialist advice on an extensive range of assistive
technology and equipment that can help individuals improve their quality of life
and remain independent.
Limbkids Support Association Inc
P 07 5533 9754
E [email protected]
W limbkids.asn.au
Limbkids Support Association provides understanding, support and
encouragement to new parents and current members. Provide opportunities to
meet other families affected by similar limb differences, so that positive aspects of
coping can be shared.
Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Scheme assists with the electricity costs for eligible people who have certain
medical conditions which make it difficult to regulate body temperature.
Miami State School - Special Education Unit
Oceanic Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5595 4888
E [email protected]
W miamiss.eq.edu.au
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The Special Education Unit provides a program for hearing impaired and
speech/language impaired children needing an alternate program to Primary
School.
Montrose Therapy and Respite Services - Gold Coast
4 Byth Street (cnr Allied Drive), ARUNDEL QLD 4215
P 07 5509 9300
E [email protected]
W montrose.org.au
Montrose provides family-centred community based services to Queensland's
children and young adults with physical disabilities. Through outreach
programmes clients and their families receive a variety of therapies, social work,
activities and respite.
Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Development Unit
2 Nakina St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 7049
E [email protected]
W musghillss.qld.edu.au
The Special Education Developmental Unit is an educational facility which
provides individual programs for disabled children aged from birth to five years of
age. Disabilities include visual impairment, hearing impairment, language
impairment and Autistic.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
P 1800 880 052
E [email protected]
W disabilityhotline.org
Hotline to report concerns about abuse or neglect of a person with a disability.
Nerang Country Paradise Parkland
231 Beaudesert-Nerang Road, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0466 254 563
E [email protected]
W healinghoovesinc.org
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Bringing horses and people with special needs together to find purpose, direction,
empathy and trust. Where magic happens.
Queensland Transport - Disability Parking Scheme
P 13 2380
E [email protected]
W tmr.qld.gov.au
The objective of the Disability Parking Scheme is to improve the quality of life and
opportunities for those people with a severe mobility impairment whether
permanent or temporary (12 months or longer).
Robina Disability Services
2 Investigator Drive Level 2, Campus Alpha, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5800
E [email protected]
Our department aims to enable vulnerable Queenslanders to improve their lives
by investing, providing and partnering in effective and innovative services.
Sailability Gold Coast Inc
1 Marina Crescent Southport Yacht Club, HOLLYWELL QLD 4216
P 0407 979 666
E [email protected]
W sailabilitygc.org
Sailing and boating for the disabled. Wide range of experiences and wide range of
disabilities catered for at Southport Yacht Club's facilities Hollywell. Ring on the
day re weather or holiday cancellations. Meet Tue 10 - 11am.
Silver Cord Telephone Reassurance Service - Statewide
P 1800 758 273
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
Silver Cord Service is a telephone reassurance service.
Someone Who Cares Pty Limited (Queensland) - Nerang
Suite 6, 39-41 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5502 2288
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E [email protected]
W someonewhocares.com.au
Someone Who Cares specialises in in-home respite and care of clients with a
wide range of needs including but not limited to adults and children with
disabilities and mental health clients.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
The Transport Access Project (TAP) informs and creates new choices for people
who have limited or no access to safe, affordable and assisted transport.
State Special School - Mudgeeraba
4 School Street, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5559 3333
E [email protected]
W mudgeeraspecs.eq.edu.au
The Mudgeeraba State special School provides education for intellectually
handicapped students aged between 6-18 years of age.
Support Group for Vision Impaired People - Gold Coast
P 07 5644 3900
E [email protected]
The Gold Coast Support Group for Vision Impaired People is a self-help support
group for the blind and vision impaired, and is affiliated with Guide Dogs
Queensland. The group offers support, information sharing and activities.
Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
1505 Gold Coast Hwy, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5576 5866
E [email protected]
W tallesurfclub.net.au
Beach wheelchairs are available for loan. Cost: free
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Telechat
6 Welch St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 885 698
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Telechat is a free Red Cross social telephone call to people living in the
community to provide support, friendship and community connection.
The Friendly Lot
P 07 5591 1741
E [email protected]
Assistance to help people with disabilities meet new friends. Activities include
outings to movies, cafes and barbecues.
Trinity Disability Support Service
Suite 9 151 Cotlew Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 1977
E [email protected]
W lccqld.org.au
Gives people with disabilities access to services that aim to build appropriate
levels of independence. Also offer life skills support, training and community
access. Unique individual programs and accommodation support.
Tweed Community Services - Lower South Coast
26 Coolangatta Road, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5599 1949
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
The Lower South Coast Tweed Respite Service has trained respite workers that
provide support and practical assistance with various daily tasks in the home or
centre base for carers and care recipients.
Vision Australia - Robina
510 - 514 Christine Ave Level 1 Easy T Centre, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 847 466
E [email protected]
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W visionaustralia.org
Services and support for people who are blind or have low vision; Including home
assessment, sale of aids and equipment, activities of daily living and contact with
support groups. Phone 1300 847 466 and ask for Southport/Gold Coast office.
Education
Adult Education
ACE Community Colleges - Burleigh Heads
1805 Gold Coast Highway Level 1, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 3026
E [email protected]
W acecolleges.edu.au
ACE Community Colleges is a not for profit, community based education provider.
They offer pathways to employment through nationally recognised qualifications
and short courses in an extensive range of leisure and general interest courses.
ACE Community Colleges - Coolangatta
1 Garrick Street Kirra Hill Community Cultural Centre, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 9429
E [email protected]
W acecolleges.edu.au
ACE Community Colleges is a not for profit, community based education provider.
They offer pathways to employment through nationally recognised qualifications
and short courses in an extensive range of leisure and general interest courses.
House With No Steps
35 Hutchinson Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5593 8340
E [email protected]
W hwns.com.au
Registered training organisation. Provides support information for post-secondary
education training and further employment. Accredited vocational training
delivered in business, IT, process manufacturing and hospitality.
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Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc.
P 07 3823 2823
E [email protected]
W rlssq.com.au
The Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc. provides training in CPR, First
Aid, Bronze Medallion and Pool Lifeguard. They are the first step in attaining
employment in the aquatic industry.
TAFE Open Learning
P 13 1248
E [email protected]
W openlearning.tafe.qld.gov.au
TAFE Queensland's distance and online programs bring you quality short courses
that address your immediate needs, whether it be for career progression or,
lifestyle enhancement.
TAFE Queensland Ashmore Trades Training Centre
88 Heeb St, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
Offer apprenticeship and traineeship courses: trades, hospitality, tourism,
horticulture, community services and health, hairdressing, beauty and fashion,
childcare etc. Enrolments: 5581 8300. Provide services to the public at very low
cost.
TAFE Queensland Coomera Marine
71 Shipper Drv Unit 10, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
Enrolments: ph 5581 8300 for automotive and marine mechanics, information
technology, construction, engineering and welding and creative industries.
TAFE Queensland Southport
91-99 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
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P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
Adult education classes for migrants in language, literacy and numeracy.
Enrolment: Ph 5581 8300. Ph Southport Campus on 5581 8196 or for Coolangatta
Campus Ph 5581 8100.
University of the Third Age - Gold Coast
P 07 5591 6671
W ins.gu.edu.au
Classes bring together people of similar interests. Social outings: dinner, theatre
groups, Weekends away and bus trips are a lighter side to U3A. Visit: shop 1074
Australia Fair, Southport.
University of the Third Age North Gold Coast Inc
The Labrador Hub, 57 Billington Street, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5529 0583
E [email protected]
W u3anorthgc.com
Academic and lifestyle courses for the over 50's. Provide social interaction and
mental stimulus. Learning for the joy of learning. Guest speakers. Members
encouraged to participate by teaching, learning or assisting. Address: 55 Billington
St., Labrador.
General Education Programs
Centacare - Family and Relationship Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Children's Programs, Community Service Programs, Family Dispute Resolution
Services, Family Relationship Counselling Services, Family Relationship
Education Services, Domestic and Family Violence.
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Limited
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
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W fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or are caring for someone with a memory problem Free information, support and counselling is available from the Alzheimer's
Australia (Queensland) National Dementia Helpline
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Program
2 Monaco Street, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 0481 811 555
E [email protected]
W anger.org.au
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Program Gold Coast is a three week
course. It will help you understand and manage your anger so it doesn’t explode
into rage.
Asthma Foundation Queensland - Information Line
P 1800 278 462
W asthmaaustralia.org.au
Asthma education and support for parents of children with asthma or adult
sufferers. Literature and tapes available. Workshops for adults and parents.
Australian Dyslexia Association
P 07 5576 5045
E [email protected]
W dyslexiaassociation.org.au
To provide accessible assistance and support to all about dyslexia. To provide all
individuals access to dyslexia identification and treatment including single parent
families, low income earners and students.
Bond University
14 University Drv, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1800 074 074
E [email protected]
W bond.edu.au
Australia's first private, not-for-profit University offering a personalised academic
environment that enables graduates to exceed the outer limits of their potential.
Offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Law, Business, IT etc.
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Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education
10 Eurimbula Court, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their
loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve
specific goals. Drug Education/Prevention for teens and parents available.
Workshops weekly.
CoastEd - Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Parklands Drive, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5552 8823
E [email protected]
W griffith.edu.au
A community and school based coastal education program that provides the
opportunity for Gold Coast community groups, schools and kindergartens to learn
about the coastal zone. Primary and Secondary school sessions are matched to
the Australian Curriculum
Currumbin Community Farm School
1226 CurrumbinCk Rd, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5533 0312
E [email protected]
The Currumbin Community Farm School caters for mildly and moderately
handicapped youths aged between 5 - 18 years. They offer academic, home craft,
manual arts plus specialist courses in marine studies, boating, fishing and surfing
and hospitality.
Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
181 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1164
E [email protected]
W stopsexualviolence.com
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Confidential sexual violence intervention and prevention service run by women for
women. Provides counselling to women who have been raped and / or sexually
assualted at any time in their lives. Prevention education to the broader Gold
Coast community.
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - Ashmore
Crn Heeb Street and Benowa Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5581 8200
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
TAFE is the largest provider of post-secondary education in Queensland and
offers a wide range of vocational and adult education courses for the whole
community. They offer vocational courses leading to formal qualifications in a
number of areas.
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - Coolangatta
5 Scott St, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5506 9100
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
TAFE is the largest provider of post-secondary education in Queensland and
offers a wide range of vocational and adult education courses for the whole
community. They offer vocational courses leading to formal qualifications in a
number of areas.
Gold Coast Seniors On The Net Inc
City of Gold Coast Chambers, Suite 3, 47 Nerang Street, SOUTHPORT QLD
4215
P 07 5591 5766
E [email protected]
W seniorsonthenet.org.au
Seniors OntheNet is a community of digital enthusiasts helping those 50 years
and over embrace the modern world of smart phones, smart televisions, iPads,
tablets, laptops and various other computing needs.
Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
58 Parklands Drv, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
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P 07 5552 8800
E [email protected]
W griffith.edu.au
Ring or email for details of courses available. Courses for future students Ph 5552
8933 and for current student courses Ph 5552 8811.
Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre
Cnr Behm's and Pimpama-Jacobs Well Roads, NORWELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 2317
E [email protected]
W jacobseec.eq.edu.au
A Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre. Information provided by the
Queensland Government Open Data Initiative.
King's Christian College - Pimpama
198 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 07 5587 7660
E [email protected]
W kingscollege.qld.edu.au
Education from childcare and pre-school, primary and high school and a Trade
Training Centre. Phone for details and to organise a tour.
King's Christian College - Reedy Creek
68 Gemvale Rd, REEDY CREEK QLD 2330
P 07 5587 7600
E [email protected]
W kingscollege.qld.edu.au
Education from childcare and pre-school, primary and high school and a Trade
Training Centre. Phone for details and to organise a tour.
Life development Centre
Life development Centre, 67 Warrener Street GPS -27.994401 / 153.34911,
NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 9004
E [email protected]
W lrhartley.com
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Free lifestyle seminars and workshops (health, relationships, personal
development, etc.)
Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd Oxenford-Coomera Community & Youth Centre,
OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5580 4993
E [email protected]
W youthcentre.org.au
Free programs supporting families with children 0 - 12 years including: under 5's
Early Years Hubs with dance/play sing to music, toddler sports, read and grow;
speech and language programs; parent education programs; new mums and
babies group with Child Health Nurse.
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre
1721 Nerang Murwillumbah Road, NUMINBAH VALLEY QLD 4211
P 07 5533 4148
E [email protected]
W numinbaheec.eq.edu.au
A Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre. Information provided by the
Queensland Government Open Data Initiative.
Community Education
16 Third Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5598 1505
E [email protected]
W palmbeachnc.org.au
Various workshops including Money Management and other workshops designed
to improve living skills. Also social and personal activities, designed to increase
well-being.
Reading Writing Hotline
P 1300 655 506
W literacyline.edu.au
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National telephone adult literacy and numeracy referral service. Customer support
officers ask about your reading, writing, spelling or maths needs and give details
of classes in your area or give details of distance support if no classes in your
area.
Runaway Bay Sport and Leadership Excellence Centre
Cnr Sports Drive & Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5500 9988
W runawaybaysportlec.eq.edu.au
A Sport Education Centre. Information provided by the Queensland Government
Open Data Initiative.
SAPH Vision Quest - 'New Beginnings'
P 07 5510 3340
W new-beginnings.org.au
Programs, camps, mentoring and support for disadvantaged and at-risk young
people and families. Creating positive change in young people and families. Youth
self-esteem and leadership. Also providing international aid to disadvantaged
children in Africa.
Study Gold Coast
130 Bundall Rd, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5510 3790
E [email protected]
W studygoldcoast.org.au
Study Gold Coast is the peak industry body for the education and training industry
on the Gold Coast. The member-based organisation is led by a committee of
industry representatives from the school, Elicos, VET and university sectors.
TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast
91 - 17 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
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TAFE is the largest provider of post-secondary education in Queensland and
offers a wide range of vocational and adult education courses for the whole
community. They offer vocational courses leading to formal qualifications in a
number of areas.
TAFE Queensland Coolangatta
5 Scott Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Coolangatta campus
TAFE Queensland Coomera
198 Foxwell Road, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5581 8300
E [email protected]
W tafegoldcoast.edu.au
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Coomera campus.
Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School
1525 Gold Coast Highway, NORTH PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5520 9300
W talloec.eq.edu.au
A Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre. Information provided by the
Queensland Government Open Data Initiative.
True Relationships and Reproductive Health - Gold Coast
Level 15 Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5531 2636
E [email protected]
W true.org.au
Provides education and training to schools and the community on sexuality,
relationships and reproductive health. Range of information on protective
behaviours, keeping children safe, body changes and puberty, contraception,
unplanned pregnancy options.
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UnitingCare Community - Broadbeach
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 1800 007 007
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Home Energy Saver Scheme program (HESS).
University of the Third Age - Capri - Broadbeach
Merrimac State High School Cnr Dunlop Court and Rio Vista Blvd,
BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5572 9212
E [email protected]
W capribbeachu3a.org
University of the Third Age (U3A) is a self-help education movement which caters
for persons in the 'third age' and for those who have retired, promoting the
concept of studying simply for the joy of learning. It is not a formal university.
FSG Australia - Training Department
Unit 11/ 8 Centre View Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5500 7811
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Special Education Programs
Currumbin Community Special School
5 Hammersford Drive, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5559 9333
E [email protected]
W currumbispecs.eq.edu.au
Catering for mildly and moderately handicapped youth from prep to year 12.
Positive behaviour support school. Working together in a safe, secure
environment. Provides quality educational experiences and learning for students
with disabilities.
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Education Queensland Gold Coast District Office
P 07 5562 4888
W learningplace.com.au
Advises on relocation for schooling from interstate etc. Information packs
available. Referrals to appropriate services e.g. Clinical assessment, special
education, speech therapy, vocational guidance.
Endeavour Foundation Learning and Education Service Pie Cottage
Ashmore
Pie Cottage Endeavour Foundation Learning and Education Services, 179 Heeb
Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
A new education service for people with an intellectual disability due to start 2016.
Pie Cottage Community Centre at Ashmore TAFE, provides a great home base
for students to learn relevant skills and knowledge within the community.
Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Development Unit
2 Nakina St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 7049
E [email protected]
W musghillss.qld.edu.au
For children 0-6 years of age with any type of developmental delay or impairment
including sensory, physical, intellectual disabilities as well as Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Southport Special School
Cnr Kumbari Avenue and Smith Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5552 0333
E [email protected]
W southportspecs.eq.edu.au
Education of intellectually and physically impaired children. Office open Mon-Fri
7.30am-3.45pm.
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Miami State School - Special Education Unit
Oceanic Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5595 4888
E [email protected]
W miamiss.eq.edu.au
Primary school for hearing impaired and speech language impaired children and
also ASD.
State Special School - Mudgeeraba
4 School Street, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5559 3333
E [email protected]
W mudgeeraspecs.eq.edu.au
Education of intellectually handicapped students aged between 5 - 18 years. Ring
for further information from 8am-4pm.
Youth Employment and Training Services
Apprenticeship Central - Southport
Suite 6, 45 Nind St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 2879
E [email protected]
W apprenticeshipcentral.com.au
Apprenticeship Central has been created to promote apprenticeships and
traineeships as a viable career path to today’s job seeker. We are the only job
search site dedicated to apprenticeships in Australia.
Apprenticeship Info
Lake House Corporate Space, Ground Level, South Bldg 34-36 Glenferrie Drive,
Robina, GOLD COAST QLD 4217
P 1800 210 210
W training.qld.gov.au
Telephone and email service available to all Queenslanders for advice, support
and referrals relating to apprenticeships, traineeships and training options. Phone
and email contact service operates on Mon-Fri from 8.30am-4.45pm.
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Ohana for Youth - Varsity Lakes
RP1 Building, 1 Bellvue st, Varsity Lakes 4227, Bellvue Drive, VARSITY LAKES
QLD 4227
P 07 5655 1850
E [email protected]
W ohana.org.au
Ohana For Youth specialises in supporting young people aged 15 - 18, who have
disengaged from school early and are finding it difficult to overcome barriers.
Ohana For Youth Inc - Broadbeach
Level 3 Oasis Shopping Centre, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5538 6600
E [email protected]
W ohana.org.au
Ohana For Youth supports teenagers to re-engage with life and focus on a bright
and happy future. Ohana means family; strengthening the futures of our young
people; leaving no-one behind.
Employment and Training
General Employment and Training Services
ACE Community Colleges - Burleigh Heads
1805 Gold Coast Highway Level 1, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 3026
E [email protected]
W acecolleges.edu.au
ACE Community Colleges offers pathways to employment through nationally
recognised qualifications and short courses in areas of high demand as well as an
extensive range of leisure and general interest courses.
ACE Community Colleges - Coolangatta
1 Garrick Street Kirra Hill Community Cultural Centre, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 9429
E [email protected]
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W acecolleges.edu.au
ACE Community Colleges offers pathways to employment through nationally
recognised qualifications and short courses in areas of high demand as well as an
extensive range of leisure and general interest courses.
Artius Pty Limited - Biggera Waters
33-47 Hollywell Road Shop 1, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5583 2333
E [email protected]
W artius.com.au
Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Artius Pty Limited - Nerang
39-41 Nerang St Suite 7&8, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5617 7100
E [email protected]
W artius.com.au
Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Artius Pty Limited - Oxenford
3 Cottonwood Place Suite 14a, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5644 9777
E [email protected]
W artius.com.au
Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Artius Pty Limited - Palm Beach - 5th Ave
Community Mental Health Clinic, 5 Fifth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 3281 6699
E [email protected]
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Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Artius Pty Limited - Palm Beach - 8th Ave
2 8th Avenue Shop 7, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5586 8255
E [email protected]
W artius.com.au
Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Artius Pty Limited - Southport
9 Bay Street Level 2, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5583 2333
E [email protected]
W artius.com.au
Assists people whose illness injury or health condition may prevent them from
finding, returning to or staying in work. We assist job seekers to find sustainable
work and people whose job is in jeopardy due to illness or injury.
Bridging the Gap - Job Help - Gold Coast
5 Byth Street, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 3954
E [email protected]
W cealtd.org.au
Bridging the Gap provides assistance to unemployed jobseekers and help with
typing resumes and letters. The agency also provides computer training for people
over forty, job placement advice, mentoring and traineeship and apprenticeship
advice.
BUSY At Work - Southport Head Office Apprenticeship Services
45 Nind St Suite 6, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 13 2879
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E [email protected]
W busyatwork.com.au
Provide not-for-cost Australian Apprenticeships Support Service to employers, job
seekers, existing workers, schools etc. with complete end to end planning
approach for adults 25 years and over, mature aged 45 years and over, people
with a disability, Indigenous Australians etc.
Busy Beat Hub - Southport
Suite 3, 23 Nind St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5528 3816
E [email protected]
W busyatwork.com.au
BUSY At Work is a not for profit organisation providing apprenticeship,
employment and community programs.
Career Pal Inc - Southport
4 Railway St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 556 797
W careerpalinc.org.au
Our main purpose is support young people to re-engage with life, adult education,
and individuals with disability, injury or health conditions and people from culturally
and linguistically (CALD) diverse backgrounds to realise their full potential.
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Southport
15 Suter Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 3633
W centrelink.gov.au
For information on payments when doing Abstudy / Austudy / Youth Allowance.
Apply for fortnightly payments if you are (1) A full time Australian Apprentice or (2)
An Australian Resident.
Community Support Agency - Plus One Care
56 Gemvale Road, REEDY CREEK QLD 4228
P 07 5522 0802
E [email protected]
W plusonecare.org
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The Community Support Agency provides several services including employment
programs, support groups, food parcels, free meals and counselling (family,
marriage, grief and loss, anger, separation and divorce recovery).
Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI) Burleigh Heads
46 Matilda St, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 4291
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
General food packaging and decanting in clean room environments, shrink
wrapping, general packaging, and light assembly.
Enterprise and Training Company Limited
140 Bundall Rd, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5574 0987
E [email protected]
W etcltd.com.au
ETC specialises in the delivery of employment, training and business services.
The three main business categories are; ETC Employment Solutions, ETC
Training Solutions and ETC Business Solutions. Within this structure, we deliver a
suite of complimentary service.
Fair Work Infoline
P 13 1394
W fairwork.gov.au
Provide information on awards and agreements including your entitlements as an
employee. Also for enquiries re wages and employment conditions in the private
sector. Information can still be obtained from the Department of Justice and
Attorney-General.
FSG Australia - Training Department
Unit 11/ 8 Centre View Drive, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5500 7811
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
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FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Help Employment & Training Nerang
Suite 10, 33 Price Street Suite 10, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 3146 2177
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Help Employment & Training Oxenford
Shop 25, Oxenford Square, 100-106 Old Pacific Highway, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Help Employment & Training Robina
Suite 4, Riverwalk One, 140 Robina Town Centre Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Help Employment and Training Southport
18 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
W helpemployment.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Help Employment and Training Coolangatta
80 Griffith Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1800 877 545
E [email protected]
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W helpemployment.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Job Futures South East Queensland
9 Windmill St Southport 4215 Unit 1, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5528 5988
W jobfutures-seq.com.au
DES program (Disability Employment program). Office also at Palm Beach ph
5534 4484 with same programs. DES program Beaudesert 5541 4725.
Job Seeker (DEEWR)
P 13 3397
W deewr.gov.au
For information contact Department of Education, Employment and Workplace
Relations to assist job seekers.
MAX Employment - Coolangatta
43 Garrick St, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 07 5586 4800
E [email protected]
W maxsolutions.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
MAX Employment - Helensvale
19 Sir John Overall Drive Unit 4, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5502 7874
E [email protected]
W maxsolutions.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
Max Employment - Nerang
Shop 9, 39 Price Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1800 625 350
E [email protected]
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W maxemployment.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
MAX Employment - Palm Beach
1051-1053 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5586 4800
W maxsolutions.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
MAX Employment - Southport
17 Rawlins Street Ground Floor, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5582 4400
W maxsolutions.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
MAX Employment - Varsity Lakes
221 Christine Avenue Shop 20 Christine Corner, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5520 3788
W maxsolutions.com.au
MAX Employment has established a reputation for being a highly effective
placement focused employment services provider.
Mission Australia - Biggera Waters
100 Brisbane Road Shop 29-31, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5656 6890
E [email protected]
W employmentsolutions.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Mission Australia - Labrador
31 100 Brisbane Road Shop 29, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5656 6800
E [email protected]
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W employmentsolutions.com.au
Who's eligible: all job seekers welcome. This site provides full time services with
opening hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Northern Gold Coast Employment Initiative
25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre,
OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8087
E [email protected]
W youthcentre.org.au
State government funded program to assist people to find employment. Program
can assist with job preparation or training opportunities to help gain employment.
Offers assistance with resumes, application letters, interview skills and job search
techniques.
ON-Q Human Resources - Southport
Welch Street Suite 6, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1800 761 561
E [email protected]
W onqhr.com.au
All job seekers welcome.
Queensland Working Women's Service Inc
P 1800 621 458
E [email protected]
W qwws.org.au
The Queensland Working Women's Service provides advice and advocacy to
women on all work related matters such as pay, working conditions, dismissals,
harassment, maternity leave and contracts.
Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ)
26 Marine Parade Ground Floor Connaught Blding, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 3249 7347
E [email protected]
W reiq.com.au
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Queensland's leading authority on real estate and property-related issues with an
exceptional reputation and representing about 2000 agencies etc. The biggest
provider of real estate training and a reliable source of comprehensive up-to-date
market data.
Smart Employment Solutions
2 Palings Crt, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5556 7777
E [email protected]
W sesat.com.au
Group training services, apprenticeships and traineeships, labour hire, direct
placement, apprentice management, and training.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
St John Ambulance Australia is a Registered Training Organisation. St John
(Queensland) offers members of the public and industry clients a range of first aid
courses.
TAFE Open Learning
P 13 1248
E [email protected]
W openlearning.tafe.qld.gov.au
TAFE Queensland's distance and online programs bring you quality short courses
that address your immediate needs, whether it be for career progression or
lifestyle enhancement.
The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc
Shop 2, TAFE Building, 91-99 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 7261
E [email protected]
W migrantcentre.org
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Migrant assistance: job search training, resume writing, employment assistance,
job applications, training programs, vocational guidance, referrals. Settlement
Grant Program.
The Salvation Army Employment Plus - Coomera
2 Fortune Street Shop 7 Ground Floor, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5656 2000
W employmentplus.com.au
Who's eligible: all job seekers. This site provides outreach services with opening
hours as required.
TURSA - Coolangatta
82 Griffith Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 1433
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Helensvale
12 Sir John Overall Drive Shop 33 Helensvale Plaza, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5519 9933
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Marmaid Beach
2532-2540 Gold Coast Highwa Shop 21 Pacific Square, MERMAID BEACH QLD
4218
P 07 5526 0692
E [email protected]
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W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Nerang
30 Price Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 0366
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Oxenford
5 Cottonwood Place Shop 6 Cottonwood Plaza, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5519 3146
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Palm Beach
1172 Gold Coast Highway Unit 3, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5525 7184
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
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TURSA - Robina
140 Robina Town Centre Drive Suites 1 2 3 & 5B, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5562 0458
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
TURSA - Southport
17 Suter Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 0445
E [email protected]
W tursa.com.au
TURSA is a regional not-for profit employment and training provider delivering
individualised and professional services for jobseekers including organising work
experience and accredited training options. Open 8.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
Freecall 1800 670 914 or www.tursa.com.au
U3A Online
W u3aonline.org.au
U3A Online is the world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online
learning via the Internet.
Volunteering Services Australia
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 0688
E [email protected]
W vsaustralia.org.au
Volunteering Gold Coast provides a wide range of services to community
organisations, including supporting volunteer management, education and
training, referrals, recruitment, events and community transport services.
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Environment and Conservation
Environment and Conservation Local History
Austinville Landcare
33/41 Staghorn Dr, AUSTINVILLE QLD 4213
P 07 5581 1537
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Austinville Landcare is an active community group whose aim is to restore the
native habitat of the upper Mudgeeraba Creek Catchment. If you would like to be
involved in a friendly, action orientated environmental group please contact us.
Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
22-24 Parkmeadows Court, BONOGIN QLD 4213
P 07 5581 1537
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Meet every first Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am-10am.
Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group
47 Hickey Way Boonooroo Park, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5581 1537
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Meet every third Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am-10am.
Currumbin Creek Care Group
18 Creek Way, CURRUMBIN VALLEY QLD 4223
P 07 5581 1537
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Meet every third Sat of the month from Feb to Nov 8am-10am.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
28 Tomewin St, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
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P 07 5534 1266
E [email protected]
W cws.org.au
Community organisation to support native wildlife conservation, breeding and
research. Connecting with the community through fun and educational
experiences.
Friends of Federation Walk
66 Seaworld Drive, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0400 740 972
E [email protected]
W federationwalk.org
To protect the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve for future generations while
encouraging community ownership.
Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Inc (FGold CoastBG)
232 Ashmore Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0449 561 674
E [email protected]
W friendsgcrbg.org.au
Friends support the environmental, scientific and educational purposes of the
Botanic Gardens, assist in the design, planting and maintenance of the
Mangroves to Mountain Walk and provide information
Gecko Environment Council Inc
139 Duringan St, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 1412
E [email protected]
W gecko.org.au
Gecko is a volunteer, non-government, not-for-profit organisation. Volunteers work
to protect and enhance the natural environmental assets of our region. The peak
regional environment body.
Gold Coast Catchment Assoc Inc Nerang
P 0423 846 494
E [email protected]
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W goldcoastcatchments.org
Gold Coast Catchment Association is the umbrella organisation for volunteer
groups who are involved in on-ground environmental work on the Gold Coast and
hinterland.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
58 Parklands Drv, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5552 8506
E [email protected]
W griffith.edu.au
Research centre based in the Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology
Group at Griffith University. In partnership with Gold CoastCC, we provide a free
coastal education program called CoastEd, which focuses on our local coastal
environment etc.
Loders Creek Catchment Association Inc
263 Wardoo St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 2864
E [email protected]
W loderscreek.org
Loders Creek is located centrally in the Gold Coast region. It rises in the suburbs
of Ashmore and Belview Park and runs through Southport before discharging into
the Broadwater at Labrador. Operates Community Garden, Ewan St., Southport.
Pacific Marinelife Institute
88 Cotlew St Unit 68, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5574 3815
E [email protected]
W pacificmarinelife.com
Gold Coast based institute committed to the research and conservation of IndoPacific marine environment. Supports approved marine research studies
maintaining and supporting projects on oceanic mammals, coastal reefs, marine
waterways etc.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
21 Kabool Rd, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 13 7468
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W nprsr.qld.gov.au
Oversees National Parks gives information on wildlife. Limited service for
bushwalkers. Ring for further information.
Regen Australia
1 Bee Ct Unit 4, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5568 0334
E [email protected]
W regenaustralia.com.au
Regen Australia operate a native plant nursery and provide environmental
services such as natural area regeneration, revegetation and environmental
consultancy.
Seagrass-Watch Gold Coast
P 0432 988 513
E [email protected]
W seagrasswatch.org
Seagrass is a valuable resource providing food and shelter for a multitude of
species including: Prawns, fish, turtles, dugongs and birds; is under constant
threat from natural and human impacts.
South Stradbroke Island Landcare
P 07 5581 1537
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Various times. Please see website for more details.
Springbrook Wildlife Appreciation Group (SWAG)
P 07 5533 5012
E [email protected]
W springbrookwildlife.org.au
A group dedicated to understanding the natural environment of Springbrook by
holding monthly workshops and walks on all things natural.
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland Inc (WPSQ)
P 07 5571 7904
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E [email protected]
W wildlife.org.au
Protects wildlife and their habitats through campaigns, workshops, submissions
and public awareness and education activities.
Environmental Action and Conservation
BeachCare - Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
P 07 5552 8829
E [email protected]
W griffith.edu.au
Come along to free community coast care activities with BeachCare and care for
your local beach. Help make a difference to our coastal environment by planting
natives, removing invasive weeds and picking up litter.
Coomera River Catchment Group
P 0400 617 000
E [email protected]
The Coomera River Catchment Group cares for the Coomera River and tributaries
through water testing, riparian plantings and raising environmental awareness.
Green Drinks - Gold Coast
P 07 5537 8382
E [email protected]
W greendrinksgc.com
Green Drinks (Gold Coast) Green Drinks is a group of forward thinkers with a
passion for conservation, sustainability and the environment.
Griffith University
Parklands Drive, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5552 8823
E [email protected]
W griffith.edu.au
We offer free and subsidised education sessions covering a wide range of topics
that relate to the Gold Coast coastal zone. Our interactive sessions and hands-on
activities can be booked for 30 or 60 minutes.
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Ocean Connect
P 07 5534 8604
E [email protected]
W ocean-connect.org
Ocean Connect is about learning, understanding and enjoying the marine and
coastal areas of the Gold Coast through education, advocacy and networking.
Health Services
Ageing Health Services
AIDACARE
Unit 1-2, 48 Olympic Circuit, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 6070
E [email protected]
W aidacare.com.au
Provides equipment and products for personal use or supply to aged care
facilities, hospitals and occupational therapists. Offers a range of hire equipment
for short term needs. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast Inc
90 Allied Dr, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 0270
E [email protected]
W alzgc.asn.au
Support for carers and group support meetings monthly. Social support for people
who live alone. In-home respite. Domestic assistance with personal care. Carers'
holiday program.
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Queensland
P 07 3857 4200
E [email protected]
W arthritis.org.au
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Through a helpline (1800 011 041), web and print information and seminars, the
organisation supports people living with the more than 150 forms of arthritis and
with osteoporosis.
Blue Care - Coomera
12 Jowett St, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5573 7433
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Centre based Respite program Mon-Fri; activities, outings, carer respite. Meals
and transport provided. Blue Nursing service provide assessments, treatment and
advice. Lifestyle program of personal care, social support, in-home respite and
domestic assistance.
Blue Care - Elanora
1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6177
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Continence resource nurse and the provision of referrals and assistance with
equipment prescription.
Carers Queensland Inc Info and Referral and Intake Line
W carersqld.asn.au
Provides information and support to family carers in the home. Peak body for
carers offers emotional support, counselling, carer support and library.
Carers Queensland: Gold Coast Region Support Group
24 Cotton Street Unit 1, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 5726
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
Providing support for unpaid carers in the community (people who care for family
members or neighbours) via support groups and services, counselling (one-onone, phone) advocacy, information, programs, retreats and social clubs.
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Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast
34 Glenferrie Drive Suite 4, South Building, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5592 7200
E [email protected]
W agedcareguide.com.au
Offers several community care services to eligible seniors and those needing
support to remain independent in their community.
Gold Coast Hospital Carrara Health Centre
45 Chisholm Rd, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5667 3200
W yourcare.com.au
Patients who need more time and care before returning home whilst seeking a
permanent place in a nursing home. Admitted via referral from Gold Coast,
Robina and other hospitals.
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
11 Dunkirk Cl, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 2930
E [email protected]
W hopewell.org.au
Provides home-style accommodation + 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally
ill patients. Bereavement support. Phone Paradise Kids on 5574 6853 for grief
loss and illness support for families and children.
KinCare - South Coast
P 1300 733 510
E [email protected]
W kincare.com.au
KinCare is Australia's leading provider of in-home Health and Well-being care. In
the future, more and more people will be given the choice to remain at home,
rather than nursing home or hospital.
Seniors' Enquiry Line
P 1300 135 500
W seniorsenquiryline.com.au
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State-wide information and referral service. One call gives access to information
on topics of interest to seniors.
Southern Cross Care (Queensland) Inc - Home and Lifestyle Services
Suite 12/34-36 Glenferrie Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 306 442
W sccqld.com.au
Our community services provide support for older people who choose to stay in
their own homes longer, for those with disabilities and other clients needing inhome support.
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Limited - Gold Coast
Rosemary House, 90 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 3895 8200
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
We aim to improve support for people living with dementia and their carers on the
Gold Coast and enhance the wellbeing of people with dementia by advocating for
the needs of people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Blue Care - Labrador
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care. 7 days a
week from 7.30am-7.30pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Allied Health
Asthma Foundation Queensland - Information Line
P 1800 278 462
W asthmaaustralia.org.au
Our asthma information services are free and offer individuals unbiased, up to
date information about asthma from health professionals who have specific
expertise and experience in asthma.
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Blue Care Allied Health Services
46 Smith St Unit 5, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5555 4444
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Offers professional allied health services to individuals at Southport Therapy
Centre and at Blue Care residential aged care facilities.
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Spinal Injuries Unit
P 07 3176 5061
W health.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Spinal Injuries Unit provides acute management and primary
rehabilitation services to people from Queensland.
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Spinal Outreach Team
P 1800 624 832
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT) provides allied health and nursing consultancy
and early intervention service for people with spinal cord injuries, their families
and other health professionals.
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Transitional Rehabilitation
Program
P 07 3406 2322
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) assists individuals in the transition
from hospital to home through interdisciplinary goal-directed rehabilitation
programs.
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland Section)
P 07 3860 1100
E [email protected]
W flyingdoctor.org.au
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Provides doctors and nurses - health worker across various regions of
Queensland.
Dental and Oral Health
Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service
P 1300 300 850
Queensland Health offer Public Sector Oral Health Services through a state wide
network of Community Dental Clinics and the School Oral Health Service.
Emergency Dental Call Centre (Queensland Oral Health)
P 1300 300 850
W health.qld.gov.au
Priority based on emergency need only. For Queensland residents only.
Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) - Oral Health Services
Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 300 850
Queensland Health offer Public Sector Oral Health Services through a state wide
network of Community Dental Clinics and the School Oral Health Service.
Pam Beach Dental Clinic
First Floor Palm Beach Community Health Centre, 9 Fifth Avenue, PALM BEACH
QLD 4221
P 1300 300 850
Queensland Health offer Public Sector Oral Health Services through a state wide
network of Community Dental Clinics and the School Oral Health Service.
Robina Health Precinct Oral Health Services
Ground Floor, Campus Alpha, 2 Investigator Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 300 850
Queensland Health offer Public Sector Oral Health Services through a state wide
network of Community Dental Clinics and the School Oral Health Service.
Southport Health Precinct Oral Health Services
16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 300 850
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Queensland Health offer Public Sector Oral Health Services through a state wide
network of Community Dental Clinics and the School Oral Health Service.
Drug and Alcohol Services
Alcoholics Anonymous - Gold Coast
6 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 2062
E [email protected]
W aa.org.au
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Anglicare Southern Queensland - Southport
Anglicare SQ, 5 Olive Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 3028 4600
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Relapse prevention and parenting program for pregnant and parenting women.
ATODS North Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services)
16-30 High St Level 4, Southport Health Precinct, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5687 9119
W health.qld.gov.au
To assess and refer people in need. Counselling and support on drug problems.
Parent / family education and support. Consultation and support service for people
with alcohol and drug related problems.
Australian Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC)
P 07 5665 6063
E [email protected]
W australianantiicecampaign.org.au
Australian Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC) works together with the community services
in providing outreach programs; involving local service providers, rehabs and
detox centres and Dual Diagnosis Training.
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Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education
10 Eurimbula Court, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
Coaching for anyone struggling with addiction/mental health issues, also for their
loved ones. Having a plan and strategy that is implemented weekly to achieve
specific goals. Drug education/prevention for teens and parents available.
Workshops weekly.
Family Drug Support Australia
P 1300 368 186
W fds.org.au
Information, help and support for families affected by drug use.
Gold Coast Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service
16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5687 9119
W health.qld.gov.au
The Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Service provides drug and alcohol
assessment, treatment, referral, information, individual and telephone counselling.
The service also assists with support, education, training, consultation and liaison.
Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc
10Garden St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5503 1255
E [email protected]
W goldbridge.com.au
Admittance to Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc. Help for alcoholism and
drug addiction. Family support services. Open: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm.
Lives Lived Well - Gold Coast
191 West Burleigh Road, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1300 727 957
E [email protected]
W liveslivedwell.org.au
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Programs and services located at our Burleigh Heads service include: Mirikai,
Banjara Medical Centre, and a range of drug and alcohol support programs for
young people, families, or complex needs.
Lives Lived Well - Mirikai
191 West Burleigh Road, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1300 727 957
E [email protected]
W liveslivedwell.org.au
Lives Lived Well run a range of community and residential programs across
Queensland, helping thousands of people each year deal with alcohol and drug
problems and move forward in life. All of our services are delivered professionally,
and in confidence.
Lives Lived Well - Nerang
Rear of Neighbourhood Centre, 25 Martin Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1300 727 957
E [email protected]
W liveslivedwell.ord.au
Our Alcohol and Drug Service Hub at Nerang delivers services on the Gold Coast
and Northern Corridor, providing alcohol and drug counselling, drop-ins, outreach
and group programs.
Needle Clean Up Helpline
P 1800 633 353
E [email protected]
W thealbioncentre.org.au
24 hour phone safe needle disposal advice.
Newlife Care Inc
4 Greenwich Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
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Free or low cost counselling for individuals, couples and families. Access to
medicare rebates for counselling with a psychologist are available on referral from
a General Practitioner.
Queensland Injectors Health Network - Burleigh
Unit 12, 99 West Burleigh Road, BURLEIGH WATERS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 7900
E [email protected]
W quihn.org
Queensland Injectors Health Network (QuIHN) service supports and promotes the
health and well-being of people who currently use illicit drugs, have used illicit
drugs in the past, and members of the community touched or affected by illicit
drug use.
Quitline - Statewide
P 13 7848
E [email protected]
W quitnow.info.au
Quitline is a 24 hour information and support line for people who want to give up
smoking.
Salvation Army Gold Coast Recovery Service Centre Turning Point
Fairhaven
4 Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5630 7939
W salvationarmy.org.au
Ring Admissions office for assessment. Drug and alcohol education and
counselling rehabilitation. Includes a detoxification unit.
Transformations
3046 Gold Coast Hwy, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5592 3677
E [email protected]
W transformation.net.au
Transformations is a medium term residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation
program for men and women between the age of 18 and 50 years.
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Tweed Valley Drug and Alcohol Service (NCAHS)
P 07 5506 6800
W ncahs.nsw.gov.au
Offer drug and alcohol counselling support and referral services to individuals 18
years and over or families. An Aboriginal health officer is available. Merit Program
is part of this service (Magistrates early referral). Interview rooms and large
activity room.
General Health Services
Australian Red Cross - Southern Queensland Regional Office
6 Welch St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5539 7000
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Provides reassurance for people who are frail and aged, with a disability,
housebound, recovering from an illness or accident, or who have an ongoing
illness.
Gold Coast Child Youth and Family Health Services
16-30 High Street Level 5, Southport Health Precinct, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9225
E [email protected]
W
The Gold Coast Community Child Youth and Family Health Services provide a
wide range of health services for families with children from birth to completion of
high school. All services are free.
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Adverse Medicine Events Line
P 1300 134 237
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W nps.org.au
The Adverse Medicine Events (AME) Line provides consumers with an avenue for
reporting and discussing adverse experiences with medicines.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Australian Red Cross - Gold Coast Regional Office
6 Welch St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5539 7000
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Regional office. Telecross, wills and bequests.
Australian Red Cross - Helensvale Branch
103 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5539 7000
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Ring for details of meetings.
Australian Red Cross - Nerang Branch
38 Ferry St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 6832
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Mobility equipment hire service.
Australian Red Cross - Palm Beach/Currumbin Branch
40 Eleventh Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5576 0551
E [email protected]
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W redcross.org.au
Mobility equipment hire.
Australian Red Cross - Southport
10 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 0966
E [email protected]
W redcross.org.au
Help those in need. Trauma teddies; hire of mobility equipment (wheelchairs etc.).
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
P 13 1120
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
The Cancer Helpline is the specialised telephone information and support service
of the Cancer Council Queensland.
Cancer Council Queensland - Gold Coast
1 Short Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1500
E [email protected]
W qldcancer.com.au
The Cancer Council Queensland (formerly the Queensland Cancer Fund)
provides support and information education for clients and family who have a
diagnosis of cancer. The service includes client care, equipment, information
booklets and videos.
Community Child Health Service - Gold Coast
Level 3, Southport Health Precinct, 16-30 High Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9183
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The Gold Coast Community Child, Youth and Family Health Service is a free
service provided by Queensland Health for families with children from birth to
completion of high school who require advice, information and support on child
and parenting issues.
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Community Health Central Intake Unit
2 Campus Crescent, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 668 936
W health.qld.gov.au
Provides referrals community health centres at Robina and Helensvale.
CPL’s Varsity Lakes Services
183 Varsity Pde, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 1800 275 753
E [email protected]
W cpl.org.au
Children, adults and families can easily access therapy services to help improve
things like moving around, speech, communication and more. We even have an
amazing sensory room especially for you to relax and receive therapy in a unique
setting.
Department of Veterans' Affairs - Gold Coast
P 13 3254
W dva.gov.au
Information and referral service to increase veterans and war widows use and
knowledge of local health and welfare services as well as the department's own
services and pensions, benefits and concessions. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am 4.30pm.
Gold Coast Ostomy Association Inc
8 Dunkirk Close, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 7633
E [email protected]
The Ostomy Association provides support for people who have had a colostomy,
ileostomy or urostomy. The majority of people who utilise the service have had
these procedures as part of surgical treatment for bowel cancer or other ailments.
Gold Coast Post Polio Network
7 Executive Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0448 206 856
E [email protected]
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W spinal.com.au
Support Group that provides information, support, and the opportunity to share
experiences with others experiencing the late effects of polio, including Post Polio
Syndrome. Meet 2nd Mon of the month at various venues. Contact above.
Gold Coast Stroke Support Group
9 Charlton Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3254
E [email protected]
The Stroke Support Group provides monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of
the month to assist and support stroke survivors and/or carers.
Kalwun Health Centre - Burleigh Heads
2020 Gold Coast Highway, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
Supports health and well-being in the local community.
Kalwun Health Centre - Miami
2020 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
Supports health and well-being in the local community.
Kalwun Health Service - Bilinga
Airport Central 1 Eastern Avenue, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
Supports health and well-being in the local community.
Kalwun Health Service - Oxenford
GP Superclinic Level 1, 2 Leo Graham Way, OXENFORD QLD 4210
Supports health and well-being in the local community.
Kidney Health Australia
P 1800 682 531
E [email protected]
W kidney.org.au
Kidney Health Australia's aim is to be the leading organisation promoting kidney
and urinary tract health through research, advocacy, education and health service
excellence.
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Laryngectomy Support Group
Allied Health Ground Floor, Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Boulevard,
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0432 004 987
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au
A group for laryngectomees and their family/carers, run by the Gold Coast Health
and Hospital Service Speech Pathology Service. Meets on the 1st Fri of every 2nd
month at the Queensland Cancer Council building Short St, Southport 4215.
Leukaemia Foundation - Gold Coast
Suite 4 36 Harvest Ct, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5503 1270
E [email protected]
The Leukaemia Foundation is dedicated to the care and cure of patients with
leukaemia and related bone marrow disorders, the provision of support for their
families and the creation of a world where cancer can be cured.
Life Care - Gold Coast
456 Pine Ridge Road, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 1400
Life Care Inc are a low cost food co-operative that provide members of the public,
who receive benefits from Centrelink, help with their food and clothing needs.
LifeFlight Queensland
Level 1, 160 Robina Town Centre Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5553 5999
E [email protected]
W lifeflight.org.au
We integrate our own critical care doctors, paramedics and nurses with
helicopters and air ambulance jets to provide the finest care to seriously sick and
injured patients across Australia and around the globe.
Lymphoma Australia
P 1800 359 081
E [email protected]
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W lymphoma.org.au
Bi-monthly meetings. Ring for information.
Medical - Kalwun ATSI Community
14 Kortum Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 6799
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Kalwun Health Service aims to provide culturally effective primary health care to
the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Medical Aid Subsidy Scheme - (MASS) - Brisbane
P 07 3136 3636
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Medical Aid Subsidy Scheme (MASS) provides assistance for the provision of
endorsed aids and equipment to eligible Queensland residents who suffer
permanent or stabilised disabilities.
Medicare - Ashmore
Currumburra Road Shop 7, Ashmore City Shopping Centre, ASHMORE QLD
4214
P 13 2011
W humanservices.gov.au
See a Customer Service Officer to help you with your Medicare claim in person, or
use our convenient Medicare drop box.
Medicare - Broadbeach
2 Hooker Boulevard Shop 301A, Pacific Fair, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 13 2011
W humanservices.gov.au
See a Customer Service Officer to help you with your Medicare claim in person, or
use our convenient Medicare drop box.
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Medicare - Robina
19-33 Robina Town Centre Drive Level 5, Robina Town Centre, ROBINA QLD
4230
P 13 2011
W humanservices.gov.au
See a Customer Service Officer to help you with your Medicare claim in person, or
use our convenient Medicare drop box.
Medicare - Southport
5-15 Suter Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 2011
W humanservices.gov.au
See a Customer Service Officer to help you with your Medicare claim in person, or
use our convenient Medicare drop box.
Medicines Line
P 1300 633 424
W nps.org.au
Confidential phone service Mon - Fri 9am-5pm for information on prescription and
over-the-counter medications. Not for emergencies, medical advice or a second
opinion. Poisons Information Line 13 1126. To report a problem with medicines
1300 134 237.
Parkinson's Queensland Incoporated
P 07 3209 1588
E [email protected]
W parkinsons-qld.org.au
Parkinson’s Queensland Inc provides information, support and awareness to
individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, their carers, families, and to the community.
Parkinson's Society Gold Coast Inc (Broadbeach Group)
9 Lautoka Crt, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5593 7928
E [email protected]
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Support group meeting at Broadbeach on the first Tue of each month at Bavia
House, Kalimna Crt., Broadbeach from 11am-1pm. Luncheon included. Guest
speakers. Equipment for those in need supplied free of charge.
Pregnancy and Family Support Association Gold Coast Inc
4 Firebird Street, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5575 8442
E [email protected]
Provides counselling on pregnancy, Post natal depression, adoption,
relationships, grief and financial matters.
Pregnancy Counselling Link
P 1800 777 690
E [email protected]
W pcl.org.au
Pregnancy Counselling Link (PCL) is an agency dedicated to supporting women,
their partners and families, who are affected by pregnancy and reproductive
issues including unplanned pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion and
infertility, post abortion concerns and ongoing pregnancy support.
Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) - Brisbane
P 1800 177 434
E [email protected]
W quac.org.au
The Queensland AIDS Council is funded to provide HIV, sexual health and
Hepatitis C health promotion, community awareness and prevention services.
Relationships Australia - Gold Coast - Mermaid Beach
Suite 13, Markeri Court, 5 Markeri Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 1300 364 277
E [email protected]
W raq.org.au
Relationships Australia is a community based organisation that has no religious
affiliation. Services may vary from centre to centre. Some programs are only
partially funded by State and Federal Government and fees may be charged.
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Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS)
P 07 3136 3696
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Spectate Supply Scheme provides basic prescription spectacles to eligible
Queensland residents. A person must hold in their own name a current
concession card for six months prior to application.
St John Total First Aid Solutions Gold Coast
45 - 49 Nind St Unit 8, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 3911
W stjohnqld.com.au
We provide first aid training in Perform CPR, provide basic and advanced first aid
training and also retail good quality first aid kits. Profits from these sales are
redirected back into our Community First Aid Services provided by volunteers.
True Relationships & Reproductive Health - Gold Coast
Level 15 Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5531 2636
E [email protected]
W true.org.au
Education and training programs to parents and carers, health professionals,
teachers, community groups and young people.
Women's Health
P 07 3216 0976
E [email protected]
W womhealth.org.au
Services include the Health Information Line, a free information and referral
service for Queensland women; health information and lending library via
www.womhealth.org.au; and health education for the community and health
professionals.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Gold Coast
21 Spendelove Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 668 936
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E [email protected]
W gpgc.com.au
A no cost 6 week program that meets twice weekly on Tue and Thu at the Robina
Health Precinct, 2 Campus Crescent Robina giving information and conducts
exercise program. They can provide information on transport to the centre.
Overeaters Anonymous - Palm Beach
16 Third Ave Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5536 9691
E [email protected]
A non-profit, 12 step fellowship to help men and women who suffer from eating
problems. A recovery program of overeating which covers anorexia, bulimia and
bingeing. Meet: 5.15pm Fridays at Palm Beach.
BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service
1st Floor 60 High St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5537 0333
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
BreastScreen Queensland provides free breast cancer screening to women aged
40 years and over. Women aged 50 to 74 years are recommended to attend for a
free breast screen every two years. To make an appointment eligible women can
phone 132050 or register and book online via the website www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au
Hearing Services
Deadly Ears Program - Children's Health QHHS
P 07 3310 7709
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The award-winning Deadly Ears Program leads Queensland Health's response to
reducing the rates and impacts of middle ear disease and conductive hearing loss
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children across the state.
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Able Hearing Support Group
Sight Loss Centre, 13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5570 4826
E [email protected]
Weekly classes in hearing loss management, offers assistance in managing a
hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing
impaired, family and friends. A not-for-profit, self-help organisation. Please contact
for information.
Australian Hearing - Biggera Waters
40 Hollywell Road Biggera Waters Family Practice, BIGGERA WATERS QLD
4216
P 07 5555 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Burleigh West
138 West Burleigh Road Burleigh West Medical Centre,, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD
4220
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Helensvale
Sir John Overall Dr Helensvale Library, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5556 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
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Australian Hearing - Mermaid Waters
19/64 Karbunya St Mermaid Waters Skin Cancer Clinic, MERMAID WATERS
QLD 4218
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Nerang
Nerang-Southport Road Room 4 Bicentennial Community Room, NERANG QLD
4211
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Ormeau
Ormeau Community and Youth Centre, 3 Cuthbert Drive, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 3827 7500
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Palm Beach
6 Sixth Avenue Palm Beach Physiotherapy, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5586 4300
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Audiological assessment, rehabilitation and Hearing Aids through Office of
Hearing services for Aged and DVA pensioners and children under 26 years. For
Robina Town Centre Appt. Ph 5554 8900.
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Australian Hearing - Paradise Point
12-14 Bruce Ave Paradise Point Medical Practice Shop 101, PARADISE POINT
QLD 4216
P 07 5557 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Robina
138 Robina Town Centre Drive Suite 3-Local Directories, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5554 8900
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing - Southport
Unit 3 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5555 1200
E [email protected]
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
Australian Hearing National Line
P 13 1797
W hearing.com.au
Australian Hearing’s national network of hearing centres includes more than 110
permanently staffed centres, and we visit over 330 other locations in urban, rural
and remote areas of Australia.
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Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Southport
15 Suter Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 3633
W centrelink.gov.au
Free call for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. A
teletypewriter phone is required to access this service. TTY payment enquiries
1800 810 586, Customer Relations Freecall 1800 000 567.
Deaf Australia - Children Helpline
P 1800 645 916
E [email protected]
W deafchildrenaustralia.org.au
An information, support and referral service for families with children or young
adults who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.
Hear and Say - Gold Coast centre
8 Bellevue Drv, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 3850 2111
E [email protected]
W hearandsay.com.au
Hear and Say is a charitable, early intervention, listening and spoken language
program for children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Listening and Spoken
Language therapy involves parents as the natural language teacher of the child.
Home Care and Safety Services
Arcare Home Care
P 07 5588 1880
E [email protected]
W arcare.com.au
Homecare packages with no out of pocket cost for pensioners. Servicing all areas
of the Gold Coast.
Ashmore Retreat
19 Allunga Avenue, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5656 1000
E [email protected]
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W retreatcare.com.au
Offers a home-help service designed to assist the aged and frail to stay in the
comfort of their own home, as opposed to moving to residential care. Offers
assistance with personal care needs, house cleaning, shopping, social outings,
transportation etc.
Blue Care - Elanora
1 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 6177
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home based and clinic facility. Nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a
week from 7.30am. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Blue Care - Labrador
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days per
week from 7.30am-7.30pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Blue Care - Southport/Surfers Paradise
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
Home-based and clinic facility nursing services operated by Blue Care 7 days a
week from 7.30am-7.30pm. After hours services may be negotiated as required.
Daily Welfare Check by Phone to Check they are OKAY
P 0466 797 900
E [email protected]
W carecallingnow.com
We help busy people with older family members living at home alone, who want to
know for certain that they are ok.
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Centacare - Service Support Division
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Veterans home and garden care, and domestic support.
HACC Services - Palm Beach
9 Fifth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 1300 780 128
W health.qld.gov.au
Basic domestic service for HACC eligible clients who have a pension card.
Home Instead Senior Care - Southport
9 Frinton Street Unit 6, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 2444
E [email protected]
W homeinstead.com.au
Trusted one-to-one home support for Seniors who wish to remain independent in
their own homes. Services include: personal care, domestic assistance, respite
care, transport needs, meal preparation, early stages dementia and Alzheimer’s
care.
Home Maintenance and Modifications - Gold Coast / Logan / Ipswich
126 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5561 4701
E [email protected]
W vinnies.org.au
Home maintenance and safety modifications.
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
11 Dunkirk Cl, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5563 2930
E [email protected]
W hopewell.org.au
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Provides home-style accommodation + 24 hour nursing care for up to 8 terminally
ill patients. Bereavement support for patients and their families. Phone Paradise
Kids on 5574 6853 for grief loss and illness support for families and children.
Kalwun Aged Care (HACC)
118 Bonogin Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 9197
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
In-home care services. Home support for people at home rather than in nursing
home. Transport and carer for banking, shopping, to and from hospital, medical
and dental visits. Podiatry service, hairdressing, day respite and maintenance.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
P 1800 880 052
E [email protected]
W disabilityhotline.org
Hotline to report concerns about abuse or neglect of a person with a disability..
RSL Home Care
9-11 Lawrence Drv Lawrence Plaza, NERANG QLD 4211
P 1300 775 227
E [email protected]
W rslcare.com.au
RSL Homecare provide services to DVA Gold Card Holders – personal care,
domestic assistance, social support, shopping, nursing care, in home respite and
meal preparation.
Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc - Home Care Packages
P 1300 306 442
E [email protected]
W sccqld.com.au
Southern Cross Care offers home care packages, aiming to support their clients to
exercise greater control over the care they receive, the type of service, who will
deliver the service and when.
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St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
Provides vital security and friendship calls to the frail aged and people with a
disability so they can remain at home safely. Volunteers assist in hospitals, aged
care facilities and community health centres and assist with reception, and activity
programs.
YMCA Gold Coast Home-based Child Care
4 Railway Parade, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5503 7400
E [email protected]
W ymcafdc.com.au
Family Day Care provides quality care for children in the homes of approved
family day care educators. Family Day Care is able to meet the diverse child care
needs of families.
Hospitals
Gold Coast Hospital and Birthing Centre
108 Nerang Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 8211
Queensland Public Hospital. Please contact hospital staff for more information on
the services available at this location. In any emergency situation involving
sudden illness or injury, it is essential that an ambulance is called immediately.
Gold Coast Hospital Southport
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 0000
W health.qldgov.au
Emergency and 24 hour care for public and private patients. Patient enquiries Ph
5519 8242. Specialist Outpatient clinic Ph 5519 8246.
Gold Coast University Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 744 284
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Emergency and 24 hour care for public and private patients. Patient enquiries Ph
5519 8242. Specialist Outpatient clinic Ph 5519 8246.
Robina Hospital
2 Bayberry Lane, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5668 6000
W goldcoasthealthcare.com
Queensland Public Hospital. Please contact hospital staff for more information on
the services available at this location. In any emergency situation involving
sudden illness or injury, it is essential that an ambulance is called immediately.
The Tweed Hospital
P 07 5536 1133
W nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au
The Tweed Hospital provides a wide range of accessible healthcare services to
the public.
Mental Health Services
Accoras you.nique (Gold Coast)
24 Bay St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5679 3300
E [email protected]
W accoras.com.au
We provide support directly to children and young people through fun activities as
part of a tailored plan for the whole family, or through group programs delivered in
school and community settings.
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or if you are caring for someone with a memory
problem, free information, support and counselling is available from Alzheimer’s
Australia (Queensland).
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ARAFMI Queensland Inc
P 1800 351 881
E [email protected]
W arafmiqld.org
Providing support services for families and friends of people with mental illness
and/or psychiatric disability.
Boob Buddies Inc - Paradise Point
P 0408 395 058
E [email protected]
W boobbuddies.org.au
boob buddies provides free in-home professional counselling to help children and
adults cope with the unseen emotional side-effect of cancer.
Child and Youth Mental Health Service Central Gold Coast
2 Campus Crescent Level 3, Robina Health Precinct, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5635 6200
We provide long term therapy and only accept referrals from our Child and Youth
Access Team.
Federation Hub House (MIFQ)
Owen Park, Mick Veivers Way, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1750
W mifq.org.au
An information and resource centre run to assist members of our community living
with a mental illness. Main objective is to empower individuals to reclaim their
independence by developing skills and confidence in an environment of their
choice.
FSG Australia - Southport Central
Shop 30011 Tower 3, 9 Lawson St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5558 6100
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
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FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Arundel
18 Demand Avenue, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5500 7899
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Palm Beach
P 07 5521 0102
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
EnVision Living and Life Skills Centre.
Grow Queensland - Palm Beach
1/19 Fifth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 1800 558 268
E [email protected]
W grow.org.au
Grow provides a unique program for improving and maintaining mental well being.
A peer support group meets at this venue every Wednesday at 7pm.
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Headspace - Southport
Level 1, H2O Building, 1/2 Nind Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 727 957
E [email protected]
W liveslivedwell.org.au
Our Headspace Southport service provides mental health services for young
people. Our early psychosis team is also located at this office.
Headspace Gold Coast
26 Railway St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5509 5900
E [email protected]
W headspace.org.au
Helps young people aged 12-25 who are going through a tough time, providing
support for problems like depression, anxiety, bullying and body image.
Mental Health Association of Australia
P 1300 729 686
E [email protected]
W mentalhealth.org.au
Promotes awareness, acceptance and action on mental health for all Australians
Mental Health Service Centre - Tweed Heads
P 07 5506 7300
W ncahs.nsw.gov.au
Admissions 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Referrals only through Hospital
Emergency Departments. 25 gazetted beds including 5 bed high dependency unit.
Contact Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 for advice.
Mental Illness Fellowship Of Queensland (MIFQ) - Southport
4/80 Smith St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5563 8855
E [email protected]
W mifq.org.au
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At MIFQ, we provide information, resources and access to targeted programs for
people living with mental illness, their families and carers. We offer one-on-one
support, group recovery and education programs.
Nick Marshall Youth Suicide Prevention Programme - Main Beach
23 Rankin Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0418 875 770
E [email protected]
W preventyouthsuicide.com.au
Youth based self-help website for those contemplating suicide.
On Track Community Programs Inc
P 07 5524 9732
W ontrack.ngo.com.au
We have four main services: mental health, disability services, housing support
and supported employment. A reference from Mental Health Service is needed
before contacting us.
OTCP Mental Health Carers Support
P 07 4162 3022
E [email protected]
W otcp.com.au
Programs range from 24 hour supported accommodation for those with high
needs, to skills-based and creative day programs at our Connections Centre. We
support and encourage individuals to develop their life skills and strengthen their
connections with th
Ozcare Mental Health Recovery Program
W ozcare.org.au
The program supports consumers with a mental illness to live independently,
being safe, positive, active and happy contributors in their community. This is a
non-clinical service
Partners In Recovery Gold Coast
P 1300 130 339
E [email protected]
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W pirgoldcoast.com.au
PIR is a government funded initiative that is designed to help improve the
coordination of services available to individuals with persistent mental health
needs who have complex needs.
Personal Helpers and Mentors Service (PHaMs)
W mifq.org.au
Non-clinical support service aims to assist individuals aged 16 years and over
whose lives are severely impacted by mental illness. Recovery and strengthsbased orientation PHaMs program is designed to assist participants to determine
the barriers in their lives.
Queensland Health Victim Support Service - Brisbane
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Health Victim Support Service provides information, counselling
and support to victims of serious offences committed by people with a mental
Illness.
Queensland Voice for Mental Health Inc.
P 07 3252 3999
E [email protected]
W qldvoice.org.au
Queensland Voice is the peak body for consumers and carers of mental health
services in Queensland.
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service
P 1300 659 467
W suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Counselling support to people who are suicidal, carers, bereaved friends and
family and health professionals supporting others.. The Suicide Call Back Service
is a 24-hour.
White Wreath Association Limited
P 1300 766 177
E [email protected]
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Advocacy for those with mental illness and especially for those who are suicidal.
We assist in helping them receive proper and immediate help treatment through
the medical profession. We can attend home visits, medical consultations, take
person on outings.
Palliative Care
Gold Coast Hospital Robina Campus Health Service District Palliative Care
Service
1 Bayberry Lane Robina Hospital, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5668 6021
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Support people who are suffering from an illness which no cure can be
anticipated. Education management.
Palliative Care Helpline
P 1800 772 273
W palliativecarehelpline.org.au
Queensland wide telephone service providing information, emotional and
counselling support to individuals affected by life-limiting or terminal illness. All
services are free of charge.
Sexual Support Services and Counselling
Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic
16-30 High St Southport Health Precinct, Level 4, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9200
E [email protected]
The Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic provides a free and confidential service
which is available to everyone. No Medicare Card is required. The clinic provides
testing and treatment for STIs, emergency contraception and community
education.
Bravehearts Inc
47 Ashmore Road, BUNDALL QLD 4217
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P 1800 272 831
E [email protected]
W bravehearts.org.au
Children's charity dedicated to issues of child sexual assault. Comprehensive
counselling. Education for children and young people. Parental support for nonoffending family members. Advocacy for adult survivors. Ph 1800 551 800 Kids
Helpline a/h 4pm-9am.
DV Connect - Sexual Assault Helpline
P 1800 010 120
W dvconnect.org
Sexual assault helpline, counselling – women, men and young people,
information.
Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
181 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1164
E [email protected]
W stopsexualviolence.com
The Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence provides free confidential
information, support and counselling to young women, aged 15 years and above,
who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic
16-30 High St Southport Health Precinct, Level 4, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 9200
E [email protected]
W
Free confidential service. Medicare Card not required. Testing, treatment and
information on contraception. Sexual health counselling, education and advice.
Self-referral. Appointment required. Open: 8.15am Mon-Fri (Tue/Wed/Thu only
7pm late closing).
Kids National Helpline
P 1800 551 800
W kidshelp.com.au
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Kids Helpline is a free 24 hour counselling service for Australian kids and young
people aged 5-25 years. You can get help over the phone, email or web.
Queensland Positive People
P 07 3013 5555
E [email protected]
W qpp.org.au
QPP is a peer-based advocacy organisation which is committed to actively
promoting self-determination and empowerment for all people living with HIV
throughout Queensland.
UnitingCare Community - Broadbeach
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 1800 007 007
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Child and Youth Sexual Abuse Counselling Gold Coast (HOPES).
Specialist Outpatient Clinics
Able Australia - Southport
13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 0344
E [email protected]
W ableaustralia.org.au
Purpose built centre for the Blind and Vision Impaired featuring all aspects of
support for blindness and low vision. Computer help with advice on programs etc.
on Tue for anyone interested who is vision impaired.
Australian Red Cross Blood Donor Centre - Robina
88-104 Robina Town Centre Drv, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 13 1495
E [email protected]
W donateblood.com.au
Whole blood, Plasma and Platelet collection. Appointment recommended. Drop-in
donations. Corporate clubs and team donations. Collection days Mon - Sat. Ring
for times.
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Australian Red Cross Blood Donor Centre - Southport
59-61 Ferry Rd, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 13 1495
E [email protected]
W donateblood.com.au
To collect and maintain a supply of blood for the Gold Coast. Donations accepted
from persons 16 - 70 years. Special arrangement for blood donations twice weekly
in the evenings. (Youth 16 - 17 years can donate with parents’ consent).
Department of Health and Ageing, Bladder and Bowel
P 1800 330 066
W bladderbowel.gov.au
Information to assist with the prevention and management of bladder and bowel
problems.
Diabetes Resource Centre - Gold Coast Hospital
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 4779
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
Diabetes Nurse Educator in attendance from 8am-4pm Mon to Fri. In emergency
ring or attend the Gold Coast hospital Emergency Department. Helpline phone
0414 298 004. After hours phone 0403 369 335.
Hepatitis Queensland
P 1800 437 222
E [email protected]
W hepqld.asn.au
Hepatitis Queensland is a not-for-profit, non-government, community organisation.
We provide free and confidential telephone information / support / counselling with
a registered psychologist; education
Kidney Support Network - Gold Coast
19 Dominions Rd Unit 8, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 1100
E [email protected]
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W ksn.org.au
Support services to patients and their families who are suffering the effects of
chronic kidney disease. Services: information, referral, transport, social outings,
phone a friend, awareness raising, community education, volunteering
opportunities etc.
Prostate Cancer Support Network
P 07 5577 8159
E [email protected]
Prostate Cancer support groups provide information, education from health
professionals and support for men and their partners, carers and family affected
by prostate cancer.
Respiratory Services
1 Hospital Boulevard Gold Coast University Hospital, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5687 4773
W health.qld.gov.au
Covering asthmatics, lung disease, cystic fibrosis. Educates in respiratory. Visits
schools, retirement villages and nursing homes. Covers Gold Coast Health
Services from the Tweed to Beenleigh.
United Brain Tumour Support Group
29 O’Connor St, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 0422 784 885
E [email protected]
W braintumourhelp.com.au
Brain Tumour Support group meet at Tugun Surf Life Saving Club on the 3rd Wed
of every month at 10.30am.
Vision Australia
P 1300 847 466
E [email protected]
W visionaustralia.org
Telephone information and referral service on vision impairment, blindness and
related issues. Available to anyone with a query. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm (answering
machine other times).
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Indigenous Services
General Indigenous Services
Amnesty International Coolangatta Group
P 1300 300 920
W amnesty.org.au
Passionate about human rights? Want to meet like-minded people and take action
in your community?
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
Kalwun Child and Family Support Services - Gold Coast
14 Kortum Drive, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 8600
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are invited to
participate in Kalwun's cultural groups. Aboriginal cultural tours, cultural
development. Come along and share great activities. Bring your ideas. The rest is
free. Transport available.
Kalwun Development Corporation - Head Office
1/30 Lawrence Drive, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 3434
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
The Kalwun Development Corporation offers a variety of services including legal
support, medical services, social support, community development and
consultancy and housing and aged care services. They also have an aboriginal
child care and protection age
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Kalwun Home and Community Care Limited
118 Bonogin Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 9197
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Economic independence and stability and excellence in the quality and to provide
a range of support services for the Gold Coast Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander community.
Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation
55 Billington Street Labrador Community Hub, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5679 3471
E [email protected]
W kirrawe.com.au
Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation is a not-for-profit community-based organisation
providing culturally responsive services and support to meet the needs of the
Indigenous community on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Hours of operation:
9am-4pm.
Mibbinbah
208 Highfield Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5569 1837
E [email protected]
W mibbinbah.org
Our vision: using 'proper way' to create safe spaces for spirit healing,
empowerment, celebration, education and training. Enabling Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander males to regain their rightful place in society - whatever that
may be.
Kalwun Health Miami
2020 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 1112
E [email protected]
W kalwun.com.au
Medical centre. Medical, dental, aged care and day respite. HAAC services. Assist
with transport. Children's services and child protection unit.
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Indigenous Health Services
LifeFlight Queensland
Level 1, 160 Robina Town Centre Drive, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5553 5999
E [email protected]
W lifeflight.org.au
We integrate our own critical care doctors, paramedics and nurses with
helicopters and air ambulance jets to provide the finest care to seriously sick and
injured patients across Australia and around the globe.
Indigenous Support Services and Counselling
Centacare - Murri Ministry
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Service for Indigenous Persons
Feros Care
Level 3 Suite 303 The Strand 80 Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1300 763 583
E [email protected]
W feroscare.com.au
We are a not-for-profit organisation that’s been offering quality care and support
services for older Australians since 1990. Feros Care provides a wide range of
care and service packages to fulfil the changing needs, desires and expectations.
Krurungal - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Welfare
Resource and Housing
D, 10 Eastern Avenue, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 7911
For health, welfare and resources. Male and female youth workers. Provides
programs aimed at helping women and youth, as well as a dedicated drug and
alcohol program.
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Legal Aid Queensland - Southport
Level 2, 7 Bay Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5583 5488
E [email protected]
W legalaid.qld.gov.au
Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information, referrals, advice and
representation to disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of criminal, family
and civil law.
Beyond Blue Ltd
P 1300 224 636
W online.beyondblue.org.au
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those days when something
isn't quite right, you've got something on your mind, or things just seem too much.
Information and Counselling
General Support Services and Counselling
13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
P 07 1343 2584
W health.qld.gov.au
It's not an emergency but it could be serious. 24 hour health line. Qualified staff
will give you advice on who to talk to and how quickly to do it.
Able Hearing Support Group
Sight Loss Centre, 13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5570 4826
E [email protected]
W
Weekly classes in Hearing Loss Management, offers assistance in managing a
hearing loss, including lip speaking, information and advice to the hearing
impaired, family and friends. A not-for-profit, self-help organisation. Please contact
for information.
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ACT for Kids - Labrador
31 Olsen Avenue, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 5040
E [email protected]
W actforkids.com.au
Contact House is a community based non-government agency which operates
under the auspices of the Abused Child Trust. The treatment program for children
and families offers individual counselling, couple counselling, family therapy and
group therapy.
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
If you have memory concerns, or if you are caring for someone with a memory
problem, free information, support and counselling is available from Alzheimer’s
Australia (Queensland).
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Ltd - Mudgeeraba
46 Bonogin Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 3895 8200
E [email protected]
W qld.fightdementia.org.au
Cedar House Dementia Support Centre. Alzheimer's Australia's (Queensland)
Dementia Support Centres can provide information, support, referrals and advice
relating to memory concerns and dementia.
Alzheimer's Disease Online Support Group
Rosemary House, 90 Allied Drive Arundel, GOLD COAST QLD 4214
W mdjunction.com
Online support group which offers ways of interacting online, write a blog or forum
post and share knowledge in group discussions with people with the same issues.
It's for helping people and not in any way a replacement for medical diagnosis and
treatment.
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Amputees Advisory Association Inc - Gold Coast
P 07 5577 3131
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
The Amputees Advisory Association provides an advisory and counselling service,
rehabilitation and social functions. Hospital visiting is available and occasional
home visiting. The Amputees Advisory Association produce a bi-monthly
newsletter.
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Asthma Foundation Queensland - Information Line
P 1800 278 462
W asthmaaustralia.org.au
Asthma education and support for parents of children with asthma or adult
sufferers.
Autism Gold Coast Inc
Cottage in Cascade Gardens, Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9903
E [email protected]
W autismgoldcoast.com.au
Autism Gold Coast Inc supports parents, families and carers of people diagnosed
with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Beyond Blue Ltd
P 1300 224 636
W online.beyondblue.org.au
We all have good days and bad days. Then there are those days when something
isn't quite right, you've got something on your mind, or things just seem too much.
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Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
11 Captains Crt, SUNRISE BEACH QLD 4567
P 1800 033 660
W bca.org.au
Advocacy and information service in relation to blindness and vision impaired.
Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri with answering machine at all other times.
Breast Cancer - Cancer Support Sisters
6 Short St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5535 5434
W breastcancersupportsisters.wordpress.com
Meetings held on first Thu of each month 10am-noon at Cancer Council
Queensland office, Short St., Southport. Guest speakers at the meetings.
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
P 13 1120
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
The Breast Cancer Support Service operates through volunteers who have
themselves had treatment for breast cancer previously.
Cancer Council Queensland - Southport
1 Short St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5503 3700
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
Phone Cancer Helpline 13 1120 for information, education, practical assistance
and emotional support for cancer patients family and friends. Free bus transport to
Brisbane for patients during treatment with Bookings essential Ph 5503 3700.
Carers Advisory Service
P 1800 242 636
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
The Carer Advisory Service is a state wide service providing information, support,
planning and referral advice to help unpaid family carers.
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Carers Queensland: Gold Coast Region Support Group
24 Cotton Street Unit 1, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 5726
E [email protected]
W carersqld.asn.au
Providing support for unpaid carers in the community (people who care for family
members or neighbours) via support groups and services, counselling (one-onone, phone) advocacy, information, programs, retreats and social clubs.
Centacare - Community Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Community Services Administration
Centacare - Family and Relationship Services
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Children's Programs, Community Service Programs, Family Dispute Resolution
Services, Family Relationship Counselling Services, Family Relationship
Education Services, Domestic and Family Violence Support
Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
Suite 11, Ashmore Commercial Centre 207 Curumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD
4214
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
The Family Relationship Centre Gold Coast offers Family Dispute Resolution to
people experiencing relationship difficulties to assist in resolving disputes during
or after separation or divorce.
Centacare - Hospital Chalaincy
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
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Service to people in hospitals
Centacare - Pastoral Ministries
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Apostleship of the Sea, Psychiatric Pastoral Care, Hospital Chaplaincy, Murri
Ministry, Prison Ministry, Prison Chaplaincy
Centacare - Prison Chaplaincy
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Service to people in prisons
Centacare - Service Support Division
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Veterans home and garden care and domestic support.
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Southport
15 Suter Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 3633
W centrelink.gov.au
Visit website and register. You can then link with other Government online
services with one form of identification and a password. Can claim a payment,
update, view and print your details or request a document or replacement card.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assoc
6 Gordon St Unit 3, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5563 8421
E [email protected]
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Offer support for sufferers, family and carers of Charcot-Marie-Tooth. An inherited
nerve damaging disease causing muscle wasting and weakness. Meet every six
weeks at the Southport Workers Club, Southport. Phone to confirm meeting dates
and times.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) - Robina
2 Bonogin Rd, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 227 000
E [email protected]
W capaust.org
As the only charitable provider of free debt management in Australia, CAP exists
to address the problem of poverty and social exclusion caused by overindebtedness. Our unique, hands on approach, empowers people to get
themselves out of poverty.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Fibromyalgia
P 07 5577 4021
Support Group meet on the 2nd Wed from of the month from 10.45am from
February to November at the Nerang RSL.
Coaching With Substance Inc
10 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
We provide our clients with a structured and inspirational coaching environment
where they can embrace sobriety, realise their full potential and re-create their life.
Our goal is to work with our clients so they can halt the process of addiction.
Commonwealth Ombudsman
P 1300 362 072
E [email protected]
W ombudsman.gov.au
Considers and investigates complaints about Queensland Government
Departments and bodies and local councils from people. Complaints by phone, in
person, in writing, by fax or by on-line complaints.
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Community Support Agency - Plus One Care
56 Gemvale Road, REEDY CREEK QLD 4228
P 07 5522 0802
E [email protected]
W plusonecare.org
The Community Support Agency provides several services including employment
programs, support groups, food parcels, free meals and counselling.
Compassion Connection
7/9 Sir John Overall Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5529 7255
E [email protected]
W
Compassion Connection provides counselling, recovery and therapy groups,
emergency relief, social support networking, visitations and community youth
work. Compassion Connection also provides counselling for children, adolescents
and young adults.
Connect The Coast Association
27 Hammond Dr, GAVEN QLD 4211
P 07 5522 4021
The program works with a group of younger war veterans and returned service
personnel who are generally receiving a disability pension for Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder. The group meets weekly to provides peer support for each other.
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
P 07 3359 8000
E [email protected]
W cfqld.org.au
Provide support and assistance for those suffering for Cystic Fibrosis and their
families.
Department of Veterans' Affairs - Gold Coast
P 13 3254
W dva.gov.au
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Information and referral service to increase veterans and war widows use and
knowledge of local health and community services as well as Department's own
services and pensions, benefits and concessions. Office hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am 4.30pm.
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc
P 07 5532 9000
E [email protected]
W domesticviolence.com.au
The Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre offers court assistance,
counselling, support, information and referral to women and children who are in
crisis as a result of domestic violence. Service includes education, training,
community awareness programs and therapeutic groups.
DV Connect - Mensline
P 1800 600 636
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
DV Connect Men's Line provides telephone counselling for men in Domestic
Violence situations - both respondents and victims. Workers also provide referrals
to appropriate agencies.
DV Connect - Sexual Assault Helpline
P 1800 010 120
W dvconnect.org
Sexual assault helpline, counselling – women, men and young people,
information.
DV Connect - Womensline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
Counselling, information, refuge and safety.
Eczema Association of Australasia Inc
P 1300 300 182
E [email protected]
W eczema.org.au
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The Eczema Association of Australasia Inc supports and educates Eczema
sufferers and carers, along with the wider community, in all aspects of Eczema
and its impact and is a valuable source of knowledge and advice on a wide range
of issues associated with the management and treatment of Eczema.
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Endeavour Foundation is one of the largest non-government disability services'
providers in Australia.
Family Relationship Advice Line - Freecall
207 Currumburra Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 1800 050 321
W familyrelationships.gov.au
National telephone service established to assist families affected by relationship
or separation issues. Advice on parenting arrangements after separation. Refer to
local services to provide assistance if needed. Contact Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat
10am-4pm.
Family Relationship Centre - Ashmore
Suite 11 Ashmore Commercial Centre, 207 Currumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD
4214
P 07 5656 1700
E [email protected]
W familyrelationships.gov.au
Provides information and referrals for families at any stage of their relationships,
as well as individual interviews, group and joint for separating or separated
families. We also provide advice on post separation parenting and help parents
focus on children's needs.
Family Relationships Online
207 Currumburra Rd Ashmore, GOLD COAST QLD 4214
W familyrelationships.gov.au
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A government service designed to provide online access to information and a
central source of information about family relationship support services. Helps with
issues such as agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents
separate.
FSG Australia - Arundel
18 Demand Avenue, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5500 7899
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
ESIAC (Enhancing Support in Aged Care) Provides age appropriate social
support for people aged between 18 -65 years old who have a disability and are
living in residential aged care / nursing homes.
Gamblers Anonymous - Isle of Capri
Hooker Boulevard, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5575 6042
E [email protected]
W gamblersanonymous.org.au
Gamblers Anonymous offers support and advice for compulsive gamblers.
Gamblers Anonymous Hotline
P 1800 002 210
W gaaustralia.org.au
24 hour hotline. For men and women who wish to meet and talk with people with
similar problems. Phone for a meeting closest to you. Primary purpose is to stop
gambling and help other compulsive gamblers do the same. No membership fees.
Gambling Help - Gold Coast
Suite 13 Markeri Court, 5 Markeri Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5575 6122
E [email protected]
W raq.org.au
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Gambling Help services offer a range of professional support and counselling
services to assist people with gambling problems and their families. Gambling
Help services are free and provide confidential assistance either face to face or
over the phone.
Gambling Help Line
P 1800 858 858
W gamblinghelponline.org.au
Ring gambling help line for free, confidential counselling 24 hours / 7 days a week.
Help also available online 24/7.
General Support Services and Counselling VVCS (Veterans and Veterans
Families Counselling Service)
Level 3B, Niecon Tower, 17 Victoria Avenue, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 1800 011 046
W vvcs.gov.au
The Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) provides a free
service available to all veterans, eligible Australian Defence Force members and
their dependant families.
Gold Coast Blind and Visually Impaired Association Inc
Bavia House, Moana Park, 14 Kalimna Drive, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD
4218
P 07 5665 9420
E [email protected]
Providing social interaction, help with aids, outings and holidays for blind and
partially sighted citizens. No age limit.
Gold Coast Branch of Homebirth Queensland (previously Home Midwifery
Assoc - HMA)
P 07 5596 6410
W homebirth.org.au
Meets 2nd Mon of every month at Playgroup/function room, St Margaret's
Anglican Church, 167 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd. Nerang 9.30am-12.30pm. Meetings
offer birthing information and support, opportunity to speak to midwives and
parents re birthing options.
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Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
181 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 1164
E [email protected]
W stopsexualviolence.com
The Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence provides free confidential
information, support and counselling to young women, aged 15years and above,
who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
Gold Coast Ostomy Association Inc
8 Dunkirk Close, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 7633
E [email protected]
The Ostomy Association provides support for people who have had a colostomy,
ileostomy or urostomy. The majority of people who utilise the service have had
these procedures as part of surgical treatment for bowel cancer or other ailments.
Gold Coast Stroke Support Group
9 Charlton Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3254
E [email protected]
The Gold Coast Stroke Support Group aims to help build confidence in people
who have had a stroke and provide support for their carers. No medical advice is
given. Referrals to care agencies and social activities are available
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS)
15 Oak Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 0400
E [email protected]
W goldcoastyouthservice.com
A youth worker is available through intake Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm
to provide general support services.
Grandparents Assisting Grandkids Support Gold Coast Region Inc
P 07 5504 6178
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Grandparents and Grandchildren Society (GAGS) is a support group for
Grandparents who are raising their Grandchildren. GAGS aim to help alleviate the
feelings of loneliness and isolation from one's peer group.
Headway Gold Coast Inc
15 Distribution Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0439 416 109
E [email protected]
W headwayabi.org
Headway is a self help organisation which provides independent living training for
people with acquired brain injury. Services offered include residential support,
community access, rehabilitation, and in home respite.
Homeless Hotline
P 1800 474 753
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Homeless Hotline is a phone information and referral service for people who are
experiencing homelessness.
Kids National Helpline
P 1800 551 800
W kidshelp.com.au
Kids Helpline is a free 24 hour counselling service for Australian kids and young
people aged 5-25 years. You can get help over the phone, email or web. Our
counsellors talk with more than 6,000 kids
KinKare - Nerang East
29 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 3287 1664
E [email protected]
W kinkare.com.au
Offer support. Provide information on services to grandparents on latest court
rulings and advocacy. Actively works to enlighten community organisations and
governments of carers and their childrens needs.
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Labrador Child and Family Centre
57 Billington St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5656 6300
E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
Information and programs on child development, home visiting and family support
service, programs to prepare children for kindergarten and school, activities for
the multicultural community, child health sessions and child health checks.
LARF (Lung and Respiratory Friends)
P 07 5532 8238
E [email protected]
Support group for people who have breathing difficulties caused by all types of
respiratory conditions and their families. Activities include social lunches,
meetings and education.
Legacy Laurel Club Nerang
69 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 1630
E [email protected]
Support and social club for Legacy widows of returned ex-servicemen. Meet on
the 4th Thu of each month at 10am at the Nerang RSL.
LifeCircle Hopeline
P 1300 364 673
W lifecircle.org.au
Not-for-profit confidential national telephone counselling available 9am - 9pm 7
days a week with highly trained counsellors. Providing comfort and guidance to
the seriously ill and/or those who care for them.
Lifeline - Gold Coast
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9922
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
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Lifeline Broadbeach Counselling Centre provides a venue for many educational
and therapeutic activities. These include self-esteem, kids groups, exploring
anger, assertiveness, suicide prevention and more.
Lifeline - National phone service
P 13 1114
W lifeline.org.au
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis
with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Limbkids Support Association Inc
P 07 5533 9754
E [email protected]
W limbkids.asn.au
Non-profit, voluntary organisation of parents, professionals and interested people,
concerned for the care of children who have limb differences. Provide 'phone
counselling, social events, hospital visits, modified music hire and library
resources etc.
Lives Lived Well - Mirikai
191 West Burleigh Road, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 1300 727 957
E [email protected]
W liveslivedwell.org.au
Lives Lived Well - Mirikai is a 40-bed residential facility providing rehabilitation for
people with alcohol and drug problems. It takes a community and holistic
approach to treatment and recovery.
MensLine Queensland
P 1800 600 636
W dvconnect.org
Freecall. Confidential telephone counselling, referral service and general support
service for men on domestic violence (both victims and perpertrators), family
relationships, divorce, separation, health, suicide. Operates 9am-midnight 7 days
a week.
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National Dementia Help Line
50-54 Railway St Suite 3, Building A, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 1800 100 500
E [email protected]
W alzheimers.org.au
Alzheimers Australia (Queensland) is a resource and public drop-in centre for
people seeking information on dementia services e.g. Free counselling,
information, online access to services, workshops, activities and events with links
to other support services.
Nerang Neighbourhood Centre
29 Martin Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2457
E [email protected]
W nncinc.com.au
The Nerang Neighbourhood Centre provides information and referral support,
Youth Justice, Youth Activity Services, personal growth courses, parenting
programs.
New Life Community Care - 12 Step Recovery Programme - Arundel
12-16 Dunkirk Close, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 0411 708 867
E [email protected]
W newlife12steprecovery.org
Our desire is that people may learn to be free in their decision making, and that
each person may be able to take an increasing measure of control over the
elements of his or her personal affairs in daily living.
Newlife Care Inc
4 Greenwich Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
Free or low cost counselling for individuals, couples and families. Access to
medicare rebates for counselling with a psychologist are available on referral from
a General Practitioner.
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Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd Oxenford-Coomera Community & Youth Centre,
OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5580 4993
E [email protected]
W youthcentre.org.au
Family Support Program offers free family, couple and individual counselling for
improving relationships and dealing with pressures of life.
Palliative Care Helpline
P 1800 772 273
W palliativecarehelpline.org.au
Queensland wide telephone service providing information, emotional and
counselling support to individuals affected by life-limiting or terminal illness. All
services are free of charge.
Paradise Kids - Gold Coast
88 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5574 6853
E [email protected]
W paradisekids.org.au
Hopewell's Paradise Kids Children's Grief counselling program provide support for
children and families dealing with the experience of grief, loss, illness and
bereavement.
People Alone Lending Support (PALS) Social Club - Gold Coast
P 0438 369 777
People Alone Lending Support (PALS) is a social friendship club for over 60s,
whose aim is to foster friendship and social interaction amongst people who are
alone or lonely. A comprehensive program of activities is available on meeting
nights.
Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) - Brisbane
P 1800 177 434
E [email protected]
W quac.org.au
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The Queensland AIDS Council is funded to provide HIV, sexual health and
Hepatitis C health promotion, community awareness and prevention services.
Queensland Working Women's Service Inc
P 1800 621 458
E [email protected]
W qwws.org.au
Provides free, confidential, supportive telephone service to help women with work
related issues.
Quitline - Statewide
P 13 7848
E [email protected]
W quitnow.info.au
Provides assistance to smokers interested in changing their smoking behaviour.
Trained Quitline advisors are available to provide individually tailored support,
encouragement and resources to smokers.
Reconnect - Gold Coast
Shop 31, 100 Brisbane Road, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 9628
E [email protected]
W missionaustralia.com.au
Reconnect helps young people aged 12 to 18 living on the Gold Coast between
Miami and Helensvale who are at risk of leaving home, school or disconnecting
from others.
Relationships Australia - Gold Coast - Mermaid Beach
Suite 13, Markeri Court, 5 Markeri Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 1300 364 277
E [email protected]
W raq.org.au
Telephone counselling (not crisis counselling) is available to people in
Queensland who are unable to access a branch office for personal or other
reasons. Make an appointment at an agreed time with a phone counsellor for
support and guidance.
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Relationships Australia - Gold Coast - Southport
Ground Floor, Sea Bank Building, 14 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 364 277
E [email protected]
W raq.org.au
Relationships Australia is a community-based organisation that has no religious
affiliation. Services may vary from centre to centre. Some programs are only
partially funded by State and Federal Government and fees may be charged.
Relationships Australia Queensland Parenting Orders Program
12 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
W relationships.org.au
Program offers counselling, information and educational courses for separated
parents. Also offers Parenting Orders Program and Children's Contact Service to
help parents give their children maximum support, care and guidance.
Respiratory Resource Service
Respiratory Resource Service, 115-157 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5519 8612
The Respiratory Resource Service aims to provide education, support and a
quality service to people with asthma and other respiratory conditions, and to
improve client's wellbeing.
Salvation Army - Southport
157 Wardoo St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3471
W salvos.org.au
Offering support and face to face counselling. Support for bereavement of suicide.
Careline 1300 363 622.
Salvo Care Line
P 1300 363 622
W salvos.org.au
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24 hour Telephone Counselling Service for a wide range of issues including:
alcoholism, loss and grief, substance abuse, mental illness, suicide, crisis
intervention, anger etc.
Transformations
3046 Gold Coast Hwy, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5592 3677
E [email protected]
W transformation.net.au
Care and share support group for families/friends of people suffering from all
types of addictions. Committed to working with clients adversely impacted by
abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty. Residential and rehabilitation
service. Emergency food.
Trinity Disability Support Service
Suite 9 151 Cotlew Street, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 1977
E [email protected]
W lccqld.org.au
Gives people with disabilities access to services that aim to build appropriate
levels of independence.
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc
20 Mattocks Rd Jim Harris Park, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5593 7006
E [email protected]
W varsitylakes.org.au
The Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre enables residents to have a
greater involvement within the community. The centre has various activities,
groups, and programs.
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service - Broadbeach
17 Victoria Avenue Level 3B, Niecon Tower, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5630 0204
E [email protected]
W vvcs.gov.au
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A free and confidential individual, couple and family counselling to veterans and
their families. VVCS counsellors and staff have an understanding of veteran and
military culture that assists them to deliver specialised support and care to
members of this.
Village Community Services Inc - Studio Village Community Centre
87 Village Way, 87 Village Way, OXENFORD/STUDIO VILLAGE QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8253
E [email protected]
W studiovillage.com.au
The Community Development and Family Support Programs work to build
communities and strengthen families within the local area and surrounding Studio
Village on the Gold Coast.
Volunteering Services Australia
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 0688
E [email protected]
W vsaustralia.org.au
Volunteering Gold Coast is a volunteer referral and resource service working with
community organisations on the Gold Coast. The service places volunteers in a
situation that meets their needs and expectations.
Women's Legal Service Advice Line
P 1800 457 117
W wlsq.org.au
Women's Legal Service phone line dedicated to women in rural, regional and
remote areas of Queensland. Legal assistance in the areas of family law and
Domestic Violence. Tuesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm.
DV Connect - Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
P 1800 811 811
E [email protected]
W dvconnect.org
DV Connect provides free help for women, men, children and pets affected by
domestic and family violence across Queensland.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
Diverse Voices
P 1800 184 527
E [email protected]
W diversevoices.org.au
Diverse Voices is a peer to peer telephone, web chat and referral service for
LGBTIQ people and their family and friends.
PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
P 07 5529 2210
E [email protected]
Non-government, non-religious. Part of a nationwide and worldwide support
network for families with a GLBTI member. Provide support, information,
advocacy and education.
Loss and Grief Support Services and Counselling
Blue Care - Labrador Grief Recovery Program
88 Muir St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5532 0588
E [email protected]
W bluecare.org.au
An eight-week course to support those grieving the death of a loved one.
Blue Care Grief Recovery Program
P 07 5534 6177
W bluecare.org.au
The Grief Recovery program aims to provide education on the grief process and
encourages mutual support promoting effective coping skills focusing on adults.
Free 8 week 2 hour structured program with groups. Ph Elanora 5534 6177 or
Labrador Ph 5532 0588.
Queensland Health Victim Support Service - Brisbane
E [email protected]
W health.qld.gov.au
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Queensland Health Victim Support Servcie provides infromation, support and
counselling for victims of serious offences committed by a person with a mental
illness.
Suicide and Self Harm Information
CAPS TALK SUICIDE Support Service
P 1800 008 255
E [email protected]
W caps.org.au
Community Action for the Prevention of Suicide (CAPS) is a not-for-profit
community association based in Brisbane, working to support people at risk of
suicide.
Care for Life: Suicide Prevention Assoc Inc
P 07 5573 3873
W careforlife.org.au
A not-for-profit organisation which provides education and training to the
community in suicide prevention. Provides information to community members on
referral services available. Produces resources.
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service
P 1300 659 467
W suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Counselling support to people who are suicidal, carers, bereaved friends and
family and health professionals supporting others.. The Suicide Call Back Service
is a 24-hour.
White Wreath Association Limited
P 1300 766 177
E [email protected]
W whitewreath.org.au
We assit those who are suicidal and self harmers with our 24/7 phone line if they
wish to talk at a time they require a deterrent if suicide thoughts or self harming
overcomes them.
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Youth Info Card (Care for Life Youth Suicide Prevention Assoc)
P 07 5573 3873
W yourhinfocard.com
Care for Life Youth Suicide prevention strategy Youth Card with crisis phone
numbers listed - Police, hospitals, suicide help, accommodation, food, counselling,
drug and alcohol, legal help etc.
Legal Assistance and Information Services
General Legal Assistance and Information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Queensland - Southport
19 Short Street Suite 8, First Floor, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 6988
E [email protected]
W atsils.org.au
Services provided: criminal, family and civil law.
ADA Australia - Statewide
P 1800 818 338
E [email protected]
W adaaustralia.com.au
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (QADA) is a not-for-profit,
independent, community based advocacy service with over 20 years experience
in supporting and improving the well being of older people and people with a
disability in Queensland.
Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland - Brisbane
P 1300 130 670
E [email protected]
W adcq.qld.gov.au
The Anti Discrimination Commission of Queensland works to promote equal
opportunity and protect people from unlawful discrimination, vilification and sexual
harassment. The ADCQ undertakes investigation of complaints, settlement of
complaints through conciliation, and works to raise awareness through
information.
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Australian Human Rights Commission
P 02 9284 9600
E [email protected]
W humanrights.gov.au
The Australian Human Rights Commission administers the federal anti
discrimination and human rights laws.
Basic Rights Queensland Inc.
P 1800 358 511
E [email protected]
W brq.org.au
BRQ is a state-wide specialist community legal centre, providing free advice,
advocacy and legal services to people having problems with social security or
disability discrimination.
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates
13 Hinze St Magistrates Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5583 5900
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates are processed at the Southport Magistrates
Court and Applications sent to Brisbane for Queensland residents. Other State
applicants apply: Registrar of Birth/Deaths/Marriages in their appropriate State for
certificate.
Births Death and Marriages
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
Records of births, deaths and marriages. We have the sole responsibility to record
and maintain life event registrations in Queensland.
Child Protection and Investigation Unit
Police Station 68 Ferny Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5570 7861
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The Brisbane Central District Child Protection and Investigation Unit works with
juvenile offenders and young victims of crime, investigating child abuse and
general child related crimes and providing cautioning to children up to 17 years of
age.
Commission Centre - Southport
100 Scarborough Street 1st Floor, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 651 188
E [email protected]
W legalaid.qld.gov.au
Legal information and referrals is available via telephone and face to face
appointments. No charge for advice however a means test applies.
Commonwealth Ombudsman
P 1300 362 072
E [email protected]
W ombudsman.gov.au
The Special Adviser on taxation heads a team within the Ombudsman's Office
which has the expertise to investigate taxation complaints. The Federal Court and
the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).
Corrective Services Information
P 07 3227 6055
E [email protected]
W correctiveservices.qld.gov.au
Provides information regarding individuals being held in Queensland Corrective
Services custody.
Crime Stoppers - Australia Wide
P 1800 333 000
E [email protected]
W crimestoppers.com.au
Crime Stoppers provides a free telephone service for reporting information to
assist in the solving of crimes. Callers can remain anonymous if so desired.
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Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM)
14 Edgewater Crt Lev 1 AVC Bldg, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5583 1700
E [email protected]
W dnrm.qld.gov.au
Ring Mon-Fri from 8.30am-4.30pm for land valuations, title lodgment (Titles office
Ph 5583 1701), change of title, title searches, aerial photos and valuations.
Survey plans, Administration of State Land.
Dispute Resolution Centre - Brisbane
P 1800 017 288
E [email protected]
W justice.qld.gov.au
Provides a free, confidential, impartial non-legal mediation service.
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc
P 07 5532 9000
E [email protected]
W domesticviolence.com.au
The Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre offers court assistance,
counselling, support, information and referral to women and children who are in
crisis.
Family Law Courts (Brisbane Registry)
P 1300 352 000
W familycourt.gov.au
Family Law Registry offers assistance with counselling and mediation to families
experiencing separation, divorce and custody issues.
Family Relationship Centre - Ashmore
Suite 11 Ashmore Commercial Centre, 207 Currumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD
4214
P 07 5656 1700
E [email protected]
W familyrelationships.gov.au
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Assist families through separation by providing information Mon-Fri. Individual,
group and joint sessions for separating or separated families. Mediation or
conciliation to help resolve conflict. Help parents focus on children's needs.
Parenting plans.
Find a JP after Hours Website
W justice.qld.gov.au
Department of Justice and Attorney-General website search gives information to
search for an after / hours JP, and Commissioners for Declarations contact by
suburb.
Gold Coast Childrens Contact Service
W foundcarefamily.org.au
Offers supervised contact and supervised changeovers for separated families.
Phone above number from Mon-Fri to Register for supervised changeovers and
contact.
Gold Coast Community Capacity and Service Quality
2 Investigator Drive Level 2, Campus Alpha, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5868
W communities.qld.gov.au
Our Department aims to enable vulnerable Queenslanders to improve their lives
by investing, providing and partnering in effective and innovative services. In
doing so, we will help realise the Queensland Government’s commitment to be
Australia’s best public service.
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc
34 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 9611
E [email protected]
W advicebureau.org.au
We are a free Community Legal Centre staffed by qualified solicitors. We provide
legal advice ad assistance by appointment at our main office in Southport and
also at outreaches around the Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast Youth Justice Centre
Shop 13 Pacific Square, 2540 Gold Coast Highway, MERMAID BEACH QLD
4218
P 07 5562 7157
W qld.gov.au
Supervision of young people (up to 17 years of age) under court orders. This
service is appointment based. Please contact this service for more information on
the assistance they can provide you.
LawRight - South Brisbane
P 07 3846 6317
E [email protected]
W lawright.org.au
We assist people to navigate the mental health system, provide advocacy at the
Mental Health Review Tribunal and with relevant mental health service.
Legal Aid Queensland - Southport
Level 2, 7 Bay Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5583 5488
E [email protected]
W legalaid.qld.gov.au
Legal Aid Queensland works with our partners to provide access to justice for
disadvantaged Queenslanders by providing legal information, advice and
representation.
Legal Services Commission
P 1300 655 754
E [email protected]
W lsc.qld.gov.au
Purpose is to protect the rights of legal consumers and promote high standards of
conduct in the delivery of legal services.
Magistrates Court - Coolangatta
6A Musgrave St, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5569 3040
E [email protected]
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W justice.qld.gov.au
Small claims. Duty solicitor available Tue am only for first time court appearance.
Justices of Peace available Tue 9am-noon. Agency for Births, Deaths and
Marriages. Open Mon - Fri from 9am-4.30pm.
Magistrates Court - Southport
52 Davenport St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 516 700
E [email protected]
W justice.qld.gov.au
Duty solicitor available to 10am for free legal advice for first time court appearance
when charged on criminal matters. Body Corporation disputes, small claims.
Justice of the Peace (JP) available. Exams, registration for people wanting to be a
JP. Births/Deaths/Marriages.
Magistrates Court - Tweed Heads
P 07 5536 7577
E [email protected]
Free Legal advice for Court related matters. Agent for Public Trustee. Civil Claims
for an amount not exceeding $60,000 covering disputes in NSW only.
Births/Deaths/Marriage certificates NSW residents
Mental Health Court registry
P 07 3234 0703
E [email protected]
W courts.qld.gov.au
The Mental Health Court decides the state of mind of people charged with criminal
offences.The court hears matters in Brisbane and also conducts hearings via
videoconferencing.
Migration Advice Service (MAS) (Burleigh Heads)
4 Park Avenue, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0487 347 858
W vinnies.org.au
The Migration Advice Service (MAS) is an initiative of the St Vincent de Paul
Society offering free migration and visa advice at locations across Brisbane and
Gold Coast.
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Migration Advice Service (MAS) (Southport)
Level 1, 6 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0487 347 858
W vinnies.org.au
The Migration Advice Service (MAS) is an initiative of the St Vincent de Paul
Society offering free migration and visa advice at locations across Brisbane and
Gold Coast.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
P 1300 363 992
E [email protected]
W oaic.gov.au
National privacy regulator. Provides information and advice about privacy and the
law, handles complaints (health; credit and finance; direct marketing; law
enforcement; education and child care etc).
Office of the Public Guardian
P 07 3234 0870
E [email protected]
W publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Involuntary guardianship agency for persons identified as having limited decision
making capacity.
QE11 Courts of Law Complex
P 07 3234 0703
W courts.qld.gov.au
The Mental Health Court decides the state of mind of people charged with criminal
offences.The court hears matters in Brisbane and also conducts hearings via
videoconferencing.
Queensland Building and Construction Commission - Gold Coast
86 Robina Town Centre Dr, GOLD COAST QLD 4226
P 1300 272 272
E [email protected]
W qbcc.qld.gov.au
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The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), formerly the
Queensland Building Services Authority (BSA), is Queensland's building industry
regulator. The QBCC licenses builders, trade contractors and building designers,
resolves disputes regulator.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Gold Coast
Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets Magistrates Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 516 700
E [email protected]
W qcat.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) is an independent,
accessible tribunal that efficiently resolves disputes and makes decisions on a
range of matters.
Queensland Corrective Services - Probation and Parole Office - Burleigh
Heads
1805 Gold Coast Highway, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5569 7910
W correctiveservices.qld.gov.au
Deal with probation and community service for adult offenders 17 years plus.
Case management plan for each offender. Supervision of offenders and
rehabilitation programs to help some Queenslanders get their lives back on track.
Queensland Corrective Services - Probation and Parole Office - Southport
83 Scarborough St Unit 4, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5583 5555
W correctiveservices.qld.gov.au
Guidance and counselling for adults on probation / parole. Deal with Community
Service orders. Supervision of offenders and rehabilitation programs to help some
Queenslanders get their lives back on track. Case management plan for each
offender.
Queensland Justice of the Peace - Statewide
P 1300 301 147
E [email protected]
W justice.qld.gov.au
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Justice of the Peace Queensland is a free service offering contact details for
appropriately trained and qualified Justice of the Peace representatives.
Relationships Australia (Victims Counselling Support Service)
P 1300 139 703
W raq.org.au
Victims Counselling Support Service provides free counselling and support to
people affected by crime directly or indirectly. 24 hour referral service. Assist with
understanding the court process but do not provide court support.
Right to Information and Information Privacy (Freedom of Information)
P 1800 809 078
E [email protected]
W rti.qld.gov.au
Gives people a right to access documents held by agencies, including
Government Departments, Statutory authorities, Public Hospitals, Councils,
Queensland Rail and official documents of Ministers.
Robina Community Legal Centre Inc
196 Robina Town Centre Drive (Community Centre, Across Road from Library),
ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0423 466 286
E [email protected]
W rclc.net.au
Robina Community Legal Centre is a non-profit, independent initiative of the Gold
Coast District Law Association Inc.
St Vincent de Paul Migration Advice Service
4 Park Ave, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4223
P 0487 347 858
E [email protected]
W vinnies.org.au
A free visa advice service is available to those who cannot afford the services of a
migration agent or lawyer. Advice is provided by qualified migration agents who
volunteer their services. Phone Mon-Fri (except Public holidays) for an
appointment (6pm-9pm).
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Tenants Queensland
P 1300 744 263
W tenantsqld.org.au
Tenants Queensland provides a range of tenancy information and advocacy
services including: a statewide telephone advice service for tenants, tenancy
publications, a tenancy law training.
Women's Legal Service - Helpline
P 1800 957 957
E [email protected]
W wlsq.org.au
Women’s Legal Service helpline phone – 1800 957 957 Monday to Friday 9am3pm. Women’s Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre providing free
legal and social work services to Queensland women.
Women's Legal Service Advice Line
P 1800 457 117
W wlsq.org.au
Women's Legal Service phone line deicated to women in rural, regional and
remote areas of Queensland legal assistance in the areas of family law and
domestic violence.
Mediation and Ombudsman Support
Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
Suite 11, Ashmore Commercial Centre 207 Curumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD
4214
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
The Family Relationship Centre Gold Coast offers family dispute resolution to
people experiencing relationship difficulties to assist in resolving disputes during
or after separation or divorce.
Crime and Misconduct Commission
P 1800 061 611
E [email protected]
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W ccc.qld.gov.au
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with after hours emergency service. Look after
complaints against police, councils, public service etc. Operate to combat major
crime, raise public sector integrity and protect witnesses.
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ)
P 1800 662 837
E [email protected]
W ewoq.com.au
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland can help resolve complaints with
your energy supplier across Queensland or water supplier in south east
Queensland.
Office of Fair Trading - Southport
7 Short St Ground Level, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 13 7468
E [email protected]
W qld.gov.au
Investigate consumer complaints on unsatisfactory goods, services, business
practices and workmanship etc. Advice line: ph 13 7468. Will take calls 8.30am 4.30pm each day (Tue from 9.30am - 4.30pm). Part of Department of Justice and
Attorney-General office.
Public Trustee - Southport
66 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 360 044
E [email protected]
W pt.qld.gov.au
Offers free Will making service, Enduring Power of Attorney (cost applies), Fund
management for people with a disability, Property management and free safe
custody of documents. General Enquiries Ph 1300 360 044. Open Mon-Fri
8.30am-5pm.
Workcover Queensland
APVC Bldg, 14 Edgewater Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 362 128
E [email protected]
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W workcoverqld.com.au
Local claims office for Workers Compensation. Contact for employers and
employees information. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. To lodge a claim: Phone
above number (have your Medical Certificate ready); use our online services; fax
or visit our office.
Recreation and Leisure
Crafts
Scrapbooking and Art-scrapping group - Helensvale
P 0448 456 202
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
A fun and creative group using multimedia art Journaling techniques for
Scrapbooking, as well as more traditional methods with patterned papers etc.
Australian Sewing Guild Southport
7 Mick Vievers way Dr John Corbett House, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5514 1231
W aussew.org.au
Sew and Tell, and Stitching on the Coast meets at Southport 2nd Sat and 4th
Tues of each month at 10am. Ring or check website for details of venues.
Australian Sewing Guild Worongary
31 Handel Ave, WORONGARY QLD 4213
P 07 5514 1231
W aussew.org.au
Sewing Magic Meets at Worongary on 2nd Thurs each month at 10am. Ring or
check website for details of venues.
Carpenters Workshop (Elanora Uniting Church)
17 Applecross Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 0417 623 008
E [email protected]
W elanorauniting.com.au
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Classes for woodwork are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am to noon
for both woodwork and wood turning.
Coastal Machine Knitters
238 Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5537 1436
E [email protected]
For people to learn or further their skills on all makes of knitting machines in a
happy relaxed, friendly group. Meetings held February to November - usually 2nd
Mon of the month - and visitors interested in attending are welcome.
Embroiderers Guild Queensland Inc (Southport Branch)
7 Mick Vievers Way, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 2974
To promote embroidery as an art form. Some classes and workshops. Meet at Dr.
John Corbett House, Owen Park, Southport. Children's classes held in school
holidays.
Gold Coast and Hinterland Spinners & Weavers Group Inc
238 Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
E [email protected]
Coaching, demonstrations, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting and wool
dyeing. Meetings: from 9am-1pm on 2nd and 4th Sat every month and every Wed
from 9am at club rooms Mudgeeraba Heritage Centre, 238 Mudgeeraba Road. P
07 5530 2300.
Gold Coast Calligraphy Society Inc
34 Price St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5510 9519
E [email protected]
Calligraphy classes. Meets 3rd Sat of each month at Nerang Community Hall, 34
Price St, Nerang. (Parking via laneway adjacent to building). Classes 9am-2pm.
Please arrive 8.45am for 9am start.
Gold Coast Craft Queens
57a Billington St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
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P 0410 219 411
E [email protected]
Two weekly groups at Labrador and Coomera Springs and a fortnightly group at
Nerang. Our Thursday and Friday groups are child friendly; bring a project or drop
in for a cuppa and a chat. Beginners to experienced welcome.
Gold Coast Embroiderers' Inc
2439 Gold Coast Hwy, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5535 1265
E [email protected]
Gold Coast Embroiderers Inc and Craft Group meets Wednesdays 12.30- 3.30pm,
Community Centre, 2439 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach.
Gold Coast Lapidary Club Inc
80 Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4218
P 07 5526 1190
E [email protected]
W goldcoastlapidaryclub.com.au
To promote the knowledge and practice the art of lapidary. Cutting and polishing
stones, carving, faceting and making jewellery. Collecting minerals and fossils.
Field trips. Meets: 3rd Tue of each month at 7.30pm. at 80 Pacific Ave., Miami.
Gold Coast Machine Knitters Club (Gold Coast MKC)
P 07 5529 2193
E [email protected]
W qcmka.com
To assist people learn about machines, sharing ideas and hints. Also knit for
needy causes. Meet: 1st Tue of month (February-November) at the Girl Guides
Hall, Tabilban St., West Burleigh at 9am-noon.
Gold Coast Model Flying Club
Nerang-Murwillumbah Rd, NUMINBAH VALLEY QLD 4211
P 0487 337 120
E [email protected]
W gcmfc.com.au
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Well-established family friendly club for all aspects of radio-controlled model
aircraft. Flying field located in Numinbah Valley and has excellent facilities. Club's
facilities are available all year round 7 days a week. Caters for all types of flying.
Gold Coast Model Railway Workshop Inc
18 Kendor St, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5500 4466
E [email protected]
W goldcoastmodelrailwayclub.com
Running days Fri: HO; Sat: N, HO, O and G Scales. Layouts consist of HO/00, N,
G and ON30. Meet: 4th Sat of the month. New members welcome. A small
'hands-on' layout available for visitors to drive a shunting train.
Gold Coast Potters Assoc Inc
137 Ashmore Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5539 2502
E [email protected]
W goldcoastpotters.com
Meet: at The Potters Place, Cnr Ashmore Rd/Carrara St., Benowa (Ph 5539 2502)
and Mudgeeraba Craft Park, Mudgeeraba Rd., (opposite Milky Way),
Mudgeeraba. For Northern contact Ph Di on 5578 3361 and for Southern contact
Ph Joan on 5599 2286.
Gold Coast Quilters Guild Inc
Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 141 Christine Avenue, BURLEIGH WATERS
QLD 4220
P 07 5530 7751
E [email protected]
To promote, foster and educate in the areas of patchwork, applique, quilting and
associated crafts. Meet: on 4th Wed of each month at Burleigh Community
Centre, Christine Ave 9.30am-2.30pm. To encourage a high standard of design
and technique.
Gold Coast Smocking Group
Owen Park, Dr John Corbett House Queens Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5573 1064
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E [email protected]
We are a group which meets monthly at the lovely cottage that is the home of the
Embroiderers' Guild of Queensland - Southport Group.
Gold Coast Woodturners Inc
238 Mudgeeraba Rd (John & Myrna Franklin Heritage Centre), MUDGEERABA
QLD 4213
P 0401 858 683
E [email protected]
W woodturnersgoldcoast.com.au
All facilities and tuition at the club for women, men 16 years and above to learn
and develop woodturning skills, come and have a look, Monday nights 7pm to
8pm. Machines and tools available after joining.
Gold Coast Yarn Craft - Upper Coomera
90 Reserve Road, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0431 170 570
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
A social group for all adults interested in yarn crafts (knitting, crochet, tapestry,
embroidery, spinning, etc). Beginners welcome any time.
Miniature Train Club Gold Coast Inc
60 Tahiti Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0408 887 766
E [email protected]
W mtcgc.org.au
The Miniature Train Club-Gold Coast Inc. welcomes railway modelers of all ages
and levels of abilities. We have a desire to display our skills at appropriate shows
and exhibitions throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Nerang Needleworkers (Over 50)
Nerang Senior Citizens Inc Hall, 31 Mylor Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5574 9782
Learn all areas of Needlework, second Tuesday each month and the following
fortnight 9am - 1pm. Morning tea provided. Hall phone: 5596 6400.
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Palm Beach Creative Stitchers Inc
Palm Beach Library, 38 Eleventh Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0408 605 327
E [email protected]
Not for profit group promoting the art of embroidery, crochet, knitting and other
crafts using needle and thread. Time: Mon 11.45 am to 3.15 pm except public
holidays.
Queensland Cake Decorators Association
P 07 5530 8424
E [email protected]
W sugarartcreations.com.au
Open to persons interested in sugarcraft and general cake decorating.
Demonstrations, guest speakers, exhibits. Meet: CWA Hall, Ventura Ave.,
Mermaid Beach on the 2nd Mon every month at 7pm.
Royal Queensland Art Society Inc - Gold Coast
P 07 5592 0440
E [email protected]
Art Gallery open to the general public. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm and Sat and Sun 9am5pm. Membership and teaching of Oil, Acrylic and Pastel painting as well as
drawing, life drawing and sketching. Gallery where members can display and sell
their work.
Sculptors' Society Gold Coast Inc Benowa
73 Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD 4218
P 07 5530 5348
E [email protected]
W sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
New members welcome. Regular exhibitions, workshops, classes and tuition.
Gallery - Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Cnr Ashmore Rd and Cararra St, Benowa.
Also workshops, tuition etc at Mudgeeraba Art and Craft Historic Village,
Mudgeeraba Rd.
Unwind on the Hill Craft Group (Over 50)
31 Mylor St Nerang Senior Citizens Hall, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1322
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Learn all forms of crafts. Crochet, knitting, boxmaking, cardmaking, fabric dyeing,
looming, drawing etc. First, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month, 9am - 2pm.
Morning tea provided. Hall ph: 5596 6400.
Wahine Maori of Queensland Inc - Gold Coast
1642 Riverdale Drive, HOPE ISLAND QLD 4212
P 0405 283 412
E [email protected]
A non-profit cultural organisation that specialises in exquisite Maori arts exhibition
that embraces all Maori weaving from flax.
Woodwork and Craft Club Inc
St Augustine's Primary School, 96 Galleon Way, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD
4223
P 07 5633 0395
E [email protected]
For persons interested in learning (hands on) or helping others to learn the art and
craft of working with timber etc.; plus teaching of non-academic school children.
Open: 7.30am-1pm 5 days a week.
Fitness Activities
Currumbin Gymnastics and Cheer
P 07 5534 1655
E [email protected]
W currumbingymnastics.com.au
Babies to adults - gymnastics tumbling and cheerleading. Fun and fitness for all.
AASCF National Champions.
Falun Dafa Association of Australia Queensland Branch
Near the rotunda at Cascade Gardens, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5502 1071
E [email protected]
Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an advanced practice of Buddha school
self-cultivation, founded by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the practice’s master.
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Dancing
Clover Hill Dr, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0417 743 020
E [email protected]
W gcphysieanddance.com.au
Physie and Dance is for girls and women of all ages, it is a dance sport combining
different dance genres. All genres are taught in one hour weekly classes. The
syllabus includes pilates, contemporary, lyrical and modern dances
choreographed to modern music by the Australian Physie and Dance Association.
KenZen Self Defence Training
139 Duringan St, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 0433 361 836
E [email protected]
W kenzen.com.au
KenZen Self Defence Training specialise in martial arts, self defence, public safety
and security training on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
Standing Tall Against Abusive Relationships (STAAR) Inc - Ormeau
169 Eggersdorf Road, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0400 534 296
E [email protected]
W staar.org.au
Fitness based program designed to empower, educate and build physical
strength, resilience, self esteem and confidence, especially designed for women
and children impacted by domestic violence.
General Recreation and Leisure
Gold Coast Multicultural Arts Group In Collaboration Inc (Gold Coast
MAGIC)
1 Art Building, corner Art Verona Ave & via Roma, ISLE OF CAPRI QLD 4217
P 07 5535 2402
E [email protected]
W gcmagic.org.au
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Non-profit organisation which encourages, supports, fosters and promotes
individual artists from culturally diverse backgrounds and organises community
arts events.
Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (Gold Coast) Inc (ADFAS)
P 0408 769 763
E [email protected]
W adfas.org.au
Promote the arts and preserve our heritage in the region. We are one of 34
societies nationwide and part of the international family of NADFAS (UK).
Lecturers speak on a wide variety of topics monthly.
Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast
P 07 5527 6133
E [email protected]
W friendsoftheartscentre.com.au
To provide and encourage artistic and cultural pursuits of all kinds through active
support of the Arts Centre; To provide a range of services to our members,
including discounts, soirees, new members.
Gold Coast City Art Gallery
135 Bundall Rd, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5588 4067
W theartscentregc.com.au
Home to an extensive collection of works including renowned City Collection of
contemporary and historical artworks and ceramics. Free tours available Mon-Fri
10am-5pm; weekends and public holidays 11am-5pm. Sculpture walk.
Men's Shed Labrador Inc
57 Billington St The Community Hub, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0417 425 007
E [email protected]
W mensshedlabrador.org.au
Our activities are wood and metal working and yarning, telling jokes and lies at
smoko. Open every morning except Sun. Activities before 9am. Also work on
projects on order.
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ONE Arts Gold Coast
Cnr of Remo Street and Verona Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 0400 139 889
E [email protected]
W oneartsgoldcoast.com
Burleigh Arts group is a not-for-profit organisation that helps mentor and support
creative people by helping them to turn their artwork into a career or business
through our projects and events.
Queensland Radio Control Helicopter Association Inc
P 0428 717 629
E [email protected]
W qrcha.com
Friendly, no profit club with a number of registered fields including Mt Tamborine,
Gold Coast. We provide help and advice to all wanting to learn to fly radio control
helicopters in a safe, insured, club situation; and we have fun.
Apex 40 Club of Gold Coast
P 0418 725 782
E [email protected]
Social club for retired members of Apex.
Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc
387 Brisbane Rd, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 0305
E [email protected]
W arundelparkrda.com.au
Riding and associated activities for people with disabilities.
Australian Air League - Queensland Group
P 1800 502 175
E [email protected]
W airleague.com.au
The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8
to 18 with an interest in aviation and aircraft. It promotes citizenship, confidence,
leadership and teamwork.
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Bloke's Lounge Inc
1 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 0409 897 231
E [email protected]
W blokeslounge.org
A friendly inclusive group where men aged 50+ can meet new people, make new
mates, socialise, share stories and undertake activities which can reduce
loneliness and help boost confidence, self esteem and health awareness. Details
of meetings on website.
Meditation
27 Bordeaux Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5575 2126
E [email protected]
W brahmakumaris.org.au
Centre offers free courses in meditation, positive thinking, workshops and
seminars. Weekend retreats offered at Springbrook with a minimal charge to
cover costs. All centres and programs are run by experienced volunteers.
Connect The Coast Association
27 Hammond Dr, GAVEN QLD 4211
P 07 5522 4021
Provides a range of activities to address social isolation for people over 50.
Groups at Main Beach. Also Grandparents' Support Group 'Council of
Grandparents'.
Coolangatta Senior Citizens' Centre Inc
2 Gerrard Street, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 4050
E [email protected]
W coolangattaseniors.com.au
Provides opportunities for seniors to participate in activities including eight ball,
bingo, bus trips, cards, dancing lessons, hairdressing, beauty treatment, indoor
bowls, library, light exercise, mah-jong, qigong, tai chi, variety concerts and
monthly.
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Crossing Divides Inc
P 07 5534 6348
E [email protected]
W crossingdividesinc.wordpress.com
Not-for-profit organisation that runs Arts and Music Programs for young people
16-25 years who live with a disability or disadvantage.
Crossroads Gold Coast
4 Greenwich Crt, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
A centre-based day care program that runs for 40 weeks of the year at Robina on
Fri from 9.30am-1.30pm and Helensvale on Tue. Open to any person 18 years
and older with physical and / or intellectual disability.
Currumbin Happy Group
Share'n'Care Centre, 35 Tenth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 3074
E [email protected]
Social interaction and friendship for frail aged and anyone needing a friend.
Transport provided. Sing-alongs, entertainment, outings. Meet every Tue; 9amnoon at the Share N Care Hall, 10th Ave, Palm Beach.
Disabled Surfers Association
P 0422 209 583
E [email protected]
W disabledsurfers.org
The Disabled Surfers Association (Gold Coast) takes people of all disabilities and
all ages surfing in a fun, friendly and safe environment. We hold four "Let's Go
Surfing" days per year at Flat Rock beach, Currumbin.
Friends of Federation Walk
66 Seaworld Drive, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 0400 740 972
E [email protected]
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W federationwalk.org
FSG Australia - Coomera
3 Jowett Street, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5519 4129
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Labrador
45A Olsen Avenue, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 3475
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Lakeview, Robina
Robina Town Centre Drive - next to Trinity Anglican Mission PO Box 3065,
ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5562 0232
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
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FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
FSG Australia - Palm Beach
P 07 5521 0102
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Gold Coast Astrological Society (Gold CoastAS)
6 Lawson Street Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5533 2738
Discussion group for people interested in various types of astrology. Meet: on the
1st Wed of each month at 7pm at the Community Hall, Upstairs Room 4, Lawson
St., Southport.
Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club Inc
6 Lawson Street Community Centre, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0497 550 678
E [email protected]
W sites.google.com
Suited to a wide range of ages from 18+ with a range of activities: on/off track
bushwalks, weekend camps, canoe and kayak trips and day long bike tours. Meet
1st Tue each month at Ted Shepherd Pavilion, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.
Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association Inc
P 0412 191 880
E [email protected]
W disabledsurfers.org
Extended to all classes of disabilities, as it is today. A total voluntary organisation,
which sets world’s best practice for Disabled Surfers.
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Gold Coast Medical Tourism Assoc
Level 1, 443 The Panorama, TALLAI QLD 4213
P 07 5644 6100
W medichol.com
Not-for-profit organisation which aims to develop the Gold Coast as a Medical
Tourism destination and defined as the act of travelling to a destination outside of
one's usual country of residence.
Gold Coast Mid-Week Walking and Hiking Group
28-38 Goodwin Trce, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0402 504 375
E [email protected]
W meetup.com
Join our mid-week walking group for one of our fortnightly walks. Click link in the
email to join. An hour to 4 hour walk / hike in and around Gold Coast and northern
New South Wales. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water.
Gold Coast Organic Growers Inc
39 Guineas Creek Rd The Pines Meeting Room, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5598 6609
W goldcoastorganicgrowers.org.au
Membership open to all those interested in learning more about organic growing
for home gardens. Meetings at 7pm every 3rd Thu of each month. Also on
Facebook.
Gold Coast Permaculture
Market St, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5539 3973
E [email protected]
W goldcoastpermaculture.org.au
Urban farm growing organic vegetables and have our own bee hives which
produce organic honey. Produce available for sale to help maintain purchase of
materials. Run workshops. Open 10am-noon Mon-Sat. Volunteers always
welcome to help in the garden.
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Gold Coast Photographic Society
405 Hinkler Drive, WORONGARY QLD 4213
P 07 5520 5341
E [email protected]
W gcps.org.au
To encourage and enhance the enjoyment of photography through education practical plus tutorial, competition - local, state national. Workshops, exhibitions
and generally sharing knowledge. Meet up to 4 times a month. Check our website
for more detail.
Gold Coast Recreation And Sport Inc
Ashton House Owen Park, 201 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3312
E [email protected]
Beach Wheelchair Loans. Available Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. A larger
vehicles required to transport the chair which must be picked up and returned to
Owen Park within office hours. $20 deposit.
Gold Coast Rose Society Inc
P 07 5578 7542
W goldcoastrosesociety.org.au
Rose enthusiasts meet for monthly shows and culture info with interesting guest
speakers. Bus trips. Friendly people. New members always welcome.
Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame
188 Queen Street Owen Park, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5591 2556
W goldcoastsport.com.au
Protecting the sporting heritage of the Gold Coast. School visits encouraged.
Conducts induction into Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame. Selects Gold Coast
Sports Star of the Year award. Trustees for Gold Coast Bulletin Historical Building.
Free entry.
Gold Coast Succulent and Bromeliad Society Inc
31 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5594 6564
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E [email protected]
W gcsbs.org.au
For growers of succulents and bromeliads. Plant sales at noon followed by
meetings at 1pm on the 4th Sat of every month at Carrara Community Centre,
Neilson's Road. Refer to our website for further information.
Headway Gold Coast Inc
15 Distribution Avenue, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 0439 416 109
E [email protected]
W headwayabi.org
Day Program Activities Centre providing social and community educational
programs for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Programs encourage the
development of skills which enable reintegration into the community.
Jacobs Well and Districts Citizens Social Association Inc
27 Bay Drive, JACOBS WELL QLD 4208
P 07 5546 2958
E [email protected]
This is a social club which meets every Wed from 10am-2pm at Jacobs Well
Community Hall, where members participate in either card games (euchre) or
indoor bowls.
Labrador Park Community Garden
47Olsen Ave, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 7980
E [email protected]
A community organic garden, educating for sustainable living and promoting
gardening as a therapy and recreation. Workshops and 'working bees' , please
enquire for details.
Main Beach Park Run
P 0426 214 180
E [email protected]
W parkrun.com.au
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It is a 5km run every Saturday 7am meeting on the southern side of Southport
Surf Life Surf Club, Macarthur Pde Main Beach. Friendly, free event but need to
register in advance. Coffee afterwards at the surf club.
Mermaid Beach Physical Culture Dance School
18 Oceanic Drive Miami Primary School Hall, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 0417 265 106
E [email protected]
W mermaidbeachphysie.com.au
Dance for girls aged 4 years to 60 years. Physical Culture promotes good posture,
grace, confidence, co-ordination, self-discipline. Combines aerobics, stretching,
ballet and modern dance. Most of all it's fun. Dance, learn, laugh, inspire.
Mudgeeraba Troop - 14th Light Horse Regiment Museum
3 Worongary Rd, WORONGARY QLD 4213
P 07 5525 3079
W lighthorse.org.au
Light Horse Museum - Circa Boer and Great Wars. Open Tue, Fri and Sun 10am2pm. Answering Machine for messages out of hours. National Service Assoc also
based at the museum site.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Range of activities offered to the over 50's including Bingo, embroidery, social
groups etc. Scrabble, Chess and Solo played on Fri and on Wed play Crazy
Whist. Ring for further details of activities and times.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club
Lakeside Drive, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0431 930 744
E [email protected]
W pryc.com.au
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Radio control (RC) sailing boat racing is fun for everyone. It is a socially engaging,
mind stimulating activity for people of all ages from 14 to 84+ years. No sailing
knowledge is required to start.
Probus South Pacific Limited
P 1800 630 488
For active senior members of the community no longer working full time. Social
interaction and activities to expand interests. Sole authority for determining policy
on matters relating to Probus. Ring for contact details of your local Gold Coast
club.
Race and Fitness Walking Group
1 University Drive, PARKWOOD QLD 4214
P 0419 657 671
E [email protected]
Meet: City of Gold Coast athletics track at 5pm Thu for technique and speed work
and at other times for road walks. All ages (Little Athletics to Masters) and abilities
catered for. Come and join a fun group of motivated people.
Red Hat Society - Birds of a Feather on the Gold Coast
P 07 5562 0790
E [email protected]
W matildarose2.com
A social disorganisation for women. Two Rules - (1) Must wear a red hat with
purple clothes (lavender with a pink hat for those under 50) and (2) Must have fun.
Meet: 13th day of every month.
Red Hat Society - The Golden Girls
P 07 5679 5402
E [email protected]
We are a group of women who get together for fun and friendship. Our motto is
"We don't know where we're going but who cares? If it worries you, get GPS".
RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball
P 0409 612 009
E [email protected]
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W rollerblaze.com
Social wheelchair basketball. All equipment provided. Saturday mornings and
Monday night social competition. All details on the website.
Sailability Gold Coast Inc
1 Marina Crescent Southport Yacht Club, HOLLYWELL QLD 4216
P 0407 979 666
E [email protected]
W sailabilitygc.org
Sailing and boating for the disabled. Wide range of experiences and wide range of
disabilities catered for at Southport Yacht Club's facilities Hollywell.
Salvation Army - Southport Women's Activities
160 Wardoo St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3471
W salvos.org.au
Women's weekly meeting Wed morning tea 9.30am, fellowship 10am; Patchwork
Easyas Thu 9.30am; Mainly Music Tue and Fri 9.30-11am.
Sculptors' Society Gold Coast Inc Mudgeeraba
Opposite Milky Way, 238 Mudgeeraba Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5348
E [email protected]
W sculptorsgoldcoast.org.au
New members welcome. Regular exhibitions, workshops, classes and tuition.
Gallery - Old Schoolhouse Gallery, Cnr Ashmore Rd and Cararra St, Benowa.
Also Workshops, tuition etc at Mudgeeraba Art and Craft Historic Village,
Mudgeeraba Rd.
Southern Astronomical Society Inc Queensland
Ormeau Progressive Hall, McCredice Rd, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0421 866 376
E [email protected]
W sas.org.au
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Promote amateur astronomy. Actively encourages observational astronomy,
astrophotography, telescope and observatory construction. Many members
specialise.
Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better
33 Guineas Creek Road Po Box 4514, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5525 6466
E [email protected]
W goldcoast60andbetter.org.au
Program promotes active healthy ageing, friendship and cultural activities in a
diverse range of activities: Tai Chi, craft, exercise classes, walking groups, line
dancing, card games, mahjong, table tennis and digital photography group. Social
outings.
Southport and District Orchid Society Inc
76 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5502 9494
E [email protected]
W qos.org.au
Information on growing orchids. Promoting good fellowship among all people
interested in orchid culture and in horticulture generally. Meet 1st Wed each
month (except January) at 7pm at Masonic Centre, Nerang St, Southport.
Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Assoc Inc
2 Whitby St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0414 712 744
E [email protected]
W southportseniorcitizens.com
Tai Chi exercise and dancing, including Line Dancing, New Vogue, Scottish,
Square and Tap dancing.
Sundowner Tours Gold Coast Bus Charter
6 Lancaster Ct, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5529 8689
E [email protected]
Please contact us for more information. We offer a wide range of services.
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Surf World Gold Coast Inc
35 Tomewin St Level 1, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5525 6380
E [email protected]
W surfworldgoldcoast.com
Located above Honey World, Surf World Museum is a museum dedicated to
surfing and beach culture and is open daily from 10am-5pm. It has a large
collection of surfboards and photography. Group and school visits can be
arranged.
Tai Chi
238 The Esplanade Justins Park, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5572 8921
W livingchi.com.au
Improve your mind and body connection through the control of breath and
movement. Qualified instructor will guide you through a series of slow, gentle and
tranquil movements to enable harmony in mind and body. Mon / Wed 8.30am Mon
6pm.
Time 4 Friends - Outreach of Nerang Uniting Church
Uniting Church Birribi Park, 5 Nerang River Drive, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 3165
E [email protected]
Living Rivers Uniting Church Nerang holds a Time 4 Friends group every Fri from
9.30 - 11.30. For people who may feel isolated to meet in a friendly environment
with cheerful volunteers. Activities: craft, board games, indoor bowls etc.
University of the Third Age North Gold Coast Inc
The Labrador Hub, 57 Billington Street, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5529 0583
E [email protected]
W u3anorthgc.com
Academic and lifestyle courses for the over 50's. Provide social interaction and
mental stimulus. Learning for the joy of learning. Guest speakers. Members
encouraged to participate by teaching, learning or assisting. Address: 55 Billington
St, Labrador.
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Walking and Board Games
2 Marina Cres SAILS Hub Centre, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0405 468 344
Have a chat, play a game including boulle, take a walk, stretch your brain.
Refreshments provided - time out. Program to meet 11am-1pm Fri weekly.
Young School of Irish Dancing
14 Everest Drv, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5597 3157
E [email protected]
Teaches traditional Irish dancing. Weekly classes for boys and girls from age 5
years. Learn for fun and fitness, or to the highest competitive standard in Australia
and overseas.
Italo-Australian Club Gold Coast
18 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5575 1966
E [email protected]
W italoaustralianclub.com.au
For Australian and Italian community. Open Tue-Sun. Privately run soccer fields
sponsored by the Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club. Bistro and Restaurant (lunch
and dinner), poker / gaming room, bar and lounge area, bocce. Various function
rooms for hire.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Ashmore
44 Dominions Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 5774
E [email protected]
W ashmorepcyc.com
Wide range of activities e.g. dancing, gymnastics, badminton, indoor soccer,
karate, netball, tae kwon do, cheer leading, fitness classes plus one of the best
weight rooms on the Gold Coast. New gym equipment. Internet Cafe.
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Gold Coast
Police Citizens Youth Club, 180 Monaco Street, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD
4218
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P 07 5538 5201
E [email protected]
W pcyc.org.au
Improving Communities through youth development.
Indoor Recreation and Leisure
Burleigh Indoor Bowls
8 Sixth Ave RSL Hall, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5572 8071
E [email protected]
Bowls on Mon 10.15am-12.30pm at RSL Hall, 6th Ave., Burleigh Heads. Open to
any age. New members welcome.
Runaway Bay and District Seniors Indoor Bowls Association Inc
105 Lae Drv Community Centre, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
Operates from the Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drv. every Tue and
Sun. Doors open noon and bowlers must be signed in before 12.30pm to be able
to play. Finish time: approximately 3.15pm - 3.30pm. Afternoon tea is provided.
Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy
76 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5545 1874
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttaichiacademy.com
Ring for days, times, venue of Tai Chi classes. On the Gold Coast since 1972.
Offer Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes to improve the well being of students in
Coolangatta, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Elanora and Southport.
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre - Indoor Bowls
370 Marine Pde, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1433
E [email protected]
Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls,
craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble, tai chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta
and rummy.
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McNeill Academy of Irish Dance - Helensvale Studio
P 0417 965 095
E [email protected]
W mcneillacademy.com.au
Irish Dance classes by a qualified and accredited Teacher for Tiny Tots (2.5
years) to Adult for fun n fitness up to elite competitive level. No prior experience
necessary and all welcome.
Nerang Squash and Fitness Centre
43 Station Rd, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1888
E [email protected]
Competitive teams and social competitions, gymnasium. Junior coaching program
and competition.
Paradise Point Ladies Assoc Inc
P 0408 495 898
E [email protected]
Group of friendly ladies who meet every Tuesday in the small community hall,
Paradise Point from 10am-2pm to play cards and Mah Jong. Annual membership.
No age restrictions. Bring your own lunch, lucky door prize.
Probus Club - Paradise Point
Paradise Point Bowls Club, 22 Thrush Avenue, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 4025
E [email protected]
Probus holds regular meetings for retired and semi-retired adults with similar
interests and backgrounds. Guest speakers, social activities, bus trips, etc. Meet
on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Marina Quays Tavern, Broadwater Avenue,
Hope Island from 9.30am - 11.30am.
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium
10 Lae Drv, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5581 1517
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcity.com.au
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Flexible design used regularly for sporting activities ranging from soccer and
basketball through to figure skating. Four full sized courts, canteen, meeting
rooms, grandstand, change rooms etc.
Outdoor Recreation and Leisure
Luncheon and Theatre Group
1 Great Southern Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5522 6433
Friendship group. Activities include barbecues, Luncheons and Theatre. Meet
every 3rd Sun of every month at the Robina Woods Golf Club, Ron Penhaligon
Way, Robina.
Peachey Community Garden
1 McCreadie Rd, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0401 034 487
E [email protected]
Members welcome at our friendly community garden where you can share your
gardening knowledge or come and learn more at one of our workshops or just
enjoy the surroundings and the company of others.
Southport Runners and Walkers Inc
Southport Aquatic Centre., SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0409 645 321
E [email protected]
W southportrw.org
Promote fitness and health in the community. Meet Sun mornings at our club
room behind the statue of the girl on the hill. All ages and abilities catered for.
Distances 5km through to 20kms. Informal, casual and friendly.
Akuna Dragon Boat Club Inc
Sarawak Avenue / Thrower Drive, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0491 106 041
E [email protected]
W akunadragons.com
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An activity that can suit all ages and levels of fitness. As there is a team paddling
together it is a very social activity and on the picturesque Currumbin Creek you
just can't help relaxing and enjoying yourself.
Border Park Raceway
53 Binya Ave, TWEED HEADS NSW 2485
P 07 5536 4555
E [email protected]
Operates greyhound racing and a betting auditorium in a family friendly
environment. Snack bar and bar open on race days.
Centacare - Albert River Community Farm
644 Stanmore Road, YATALA QLD 4207
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Outdoor activities for clients and other organisations, unemployment training.
CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMPS - Burleigh Heads
22/28 Rudd Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 1324
E [email protected]
W cycburleigh.com.au
CYC Burleigh is an outdoor education and group accommodation provider
specialising is providing experiential learning opportunities for grades 4-10.
Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing
1525 Gold Coast Highway, PALM BEACH NORTH QLD 4221
P 1300 656 191
E [email protected]
W nprsr.qld.gov.au
Contact or visit the website to find out about your local sporting clubs, make
friends, be active and have some fun.
Gold Coast Sailing Club
337 Christine Avenue, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
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P 0400 289 963
E [email protected]
W websites.sportstg.com
Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre at Community Sports House. Learn to
sail, training students, youth, seniors, corporate groups, and a registered charity
assisting disabled sailors, Paralympic, special Olympic, and volunteers. Special
School programs, Recreational Sailing and Race competition Coached by World
champions on our Bermuda Triangle Course.
Labrador Tigers Australian Football Club and Sports Club Inc
28 Ashton St Cooke-Murphy Oval, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1078
W labradortigers.com.au
Australian Football Club. Cooke Murphy Oval. Two ovals, change rooms and
canteen. Fully licensed club house. Pokie venue. Open 7 days. Restaurant open 7
days for lunch and Tue - Sat for dinner. Proud history in the local community.
Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club Ltd
1 Thrower Drv Salk Oval, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 3955
E [email protected]
W pbcsports.com.au
Sports Complex with football, cricket, outriggers, golf and fishing. Meeting rooms
for hire. Salk's Function Room, corporate functions, weddings etc. Bistro facilities
open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Postal address: PO Box 514 Elanora.
Palm Meadows Baseball Facility
98 Palm Meadows Drv, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5581 6984
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcity.com.au
Premium major league standard infield. Full dressing room amenities and on-site
team meeting rooms. Full batting cage.
Paradise Lost Orienteers Inc.
P 0404 509 924
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E [email protected]
W oq.asn.au
Orienteering is all about the map, not the compass. All ages and abilities are
welcome to try orienteering at one of our events, held every few weeks yearround. For full detail of our events look at www.oq.asn.au/events
Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc
1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, WOONGOOLBA QLD 4207
P 0421 795 608
E [email protected]
W tennisqueensland.com.au
4 tennis courts, social tennis, mixed doubles, senior and junior new players
welcome. Coaching and Pro Shop. Cricket grounds also available with interclub
competitions held each year. Clubhouse available for hire for functions 5546 2190.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Information Centre
1711 Gold Coast Hwy, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 13 7468
W nprsr.qld.gov.au
Information available on National Parks with basic tourist information (not
accommodation). Gives information on backpackers and caravan parks and
camping areas. Also information on theme parks and environmental parks etc.
Provide maps free of charge.
Southern Beaches Community Garden inc. - Tugun
414 Coolangatta Rd [Behind Tugun Community Center], TUGUN QLD 4224
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
We seek to create a safe place to grow food and flowers using sustainable
practices as well as to promote social harmony and inclusion through community
capacity building.
Southport Yacht Club Inc
Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 3500
E [email protected]
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W southportyachtclub.com.au
Licensed club with marina facilities and hardstand. Power boat or yacht racing and
sailing. Bistro and bottle shop. Waterfront Restaurant, Bars and Function Rooms.
300 Yacht Marina. Direct Ph Marina 5591 8577.
Sports Super Centre - Gold Coast
Sports Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5500 9988
W sportssupercentre.com.au
Leading training facility for the public and athletes. Restaurant. gymnasium,
archery range, indoor / outdoor swimming pool and indoor pool, athletic track,
beach courts and beach volleyball. Children's activities. Athletics, youth club.
Varsity Lakes Community Ltd
337 Christine Ave, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5610 1800
E [email protected]
W sportshouse.com.au
Sports House is an innovative hub that offers meeting and workshop spaces for
hire, commercial office space for lease along with hosting various sporting clubs
and recreational activites including park run, rowing, dragon boating, outriggers
and kayak.
Performing Arts and Music
"Pure Milonguero" Classic Argentine Tango Milonga
Gold Coast Italo-Australian Club, 18 Fairway Drive, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS
QLD 4218
P 0404 842 104
E [email protected]
W thetangolesson.com.au
Dance classes Argentine Tango every Friday night. Social atmosphere. Couples
and singles from 17 - over 70 years.
4CRB 89.3FM Community Billboard
8 Stevenson Court, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 8888
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E [email protected]
W 4crb.com
A non-profit community broadcasting station owned and operated by Gold Coast
Christian and Community Broadcasting Association Limited playing easy listening
music. Number 1 station for Gold Coast 50+ homeowners. Talk back programs
most mornings.
Afro Groove
50 Tabilban street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0431 726 300
E [email protected]
W afrogroove.com.au
African drum and dance classes for beginners to experienced. Great for
coordination, team building and enhancing the sense of rhythm. Exhilarating, fun,
expressive and athletic workout. Regular classes, workshops, performances and
specialised programs.
Bollywood Australia
Shop 1 126 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 0511
E [email protected]
W shantiyoga.com
Learn to dance Bollywood, make friends, have fun and keep fit. Classes are open
to all ages.
Champagne
39 Oyster Cove Prom, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5510 8257
E [email protected]
W acappellachampagne.wordpress.com
"Champagne" is an a-capella mixed small choir singing SATB and Barbershop
style (4 part harmony). Our reportoire covers popular, Australiana and special
events requests. Looking for singers. Affiliated with "The Blenders" and "Voice
Weavers".
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Coast Acoustics (Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club)
231 Beaudesert Nerang Road Country Paradise Parklands, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0420 861 911
E [email protected]
W coastacoustics.com.au
Inspire and encourage people of all ages to participate in acoustic music through
open mic, jam sessions and workshops, concerts and music festivals. Contact
Rob or see website for details.
Rock n Roll Dancing
37 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5529 6244
E [email protected]
W coast-to-coast.com.au
Rock n roll dance lessons and social dancing every Thursday night at the
Helensvale Senior Citizens Hall 37 Discovery Drive Helensvale 4212 (Opposite
Club Helensvale). The night includes line dancing and partner dancing.
Coomera Anglican College
8 Days Road, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5585 9900
E [email protected]
W cac.qld.edu.au
Primary / Secondary campuses / Early Learning Centre.
Creative Writers Gold Coast
2730 Gold Coast Hwy, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5594 2783
To help and encourage each other to learn to write. Opportunity to read our
stories and receive critiques at our meetings. To have fun. Meet every 2nd Sat of
the month at Cascade Gardens.
Dream Run Theatre Company
P 0419 126 671
E [email protected]
W dreamruntheatre.com.au
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Theatre Company. Produces theatre that illuminates and inspires. Check website
for performance details.
Footings Dance Studio Coomera Hub
133-139 Finnegan Way, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5546 2505
E [email protected]
W footingsdancestudio.wixsite.com
Affordable, non-competitive dance classes for ages 3 to adult. Tap, Jazz, Ballet,
Acro, Cheer, Hip Hop $30/month
Friends of Music of The Southport School
23-25 Winchester St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 9922
E [email protected]
W tss.qld.edu.au
Promotion and presentation of quality music for The Southport School. Conducts
concerts. Band, strings and choral. Ring for details of meeting times.
Friends of Opera Inc
P 0424 450 191
E [email protected]
W friendsofoperainc.org
Workshop for opera lovers on 2nd Sun of the month from 10am-2.30pm at the
Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson St. Bring your own lunch. Tea, coffee and
biscuits provided.
Gold Coast City Brass Band Inc
12 Mick Vievers Way, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 731 145
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcitybrassband.com
Practice Wed 7.30-9.30pm at Peter Panitz Band Shell, 12 Mick Veivers Way,
Owen Park, Southport. Music tuition in brass and drums for all ages available;
also ensembles. Great performance experience for young musicians. All ages
welcome.
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Gold Coast City Jazz Club
P 07 5535 5861
E [email protected]
W gccityjazzclub.com
Concerts held at Southport Yacht Club. Promotes, mentors and provides
performance opportunities for youth jazz on the coast. Visit website for concert
performance dates.
Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra
Queensland Academy Health Sciences, 102 Edmund Rice Drive, SOUTHPORT
QLD 0822
P 0400 309 255
E [email protected]
W gccwo.com
Vibrant community orchestra for musicians at all levels student to solo, who read
music, enjoy learning and performing. Tutoring. Rehearsals: Mon 7pm-9pm
Guardian Angels Primary School, Ashmore. Join the fun. Full details at www.gold
coastcwo.com
Gold Coast Comedy Players Theatre Association Inc
20 Mugindie Ct, MOUNT NATHAN QLD 4211
P 07 5533 2917
To promote theatrical culture in the community. Put shows on in clubs and at
corporate functions. Welcomes aspiring actors.
Gold Coast Eisteddfod
196 Robina Town Centre Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5689 1651
E [email protected]
W goldcoasteisteddfod.com.au
Organises, co-ordinates the Gold Coast Eisteddfod in August / September for
music, dance, speech and drama for children and young adults with special
needs.
Gold Coast Festival Chorale
120 Queen St Owen Park, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
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P 07 5571 5958
E [email protected]
Sing, great fun, professional tuition. All adults welcome. Meet on Mon at 7.15 pm9.30pm at Peter Panitz Band Rooms, Owen Park, Queen St, Southport. New
members welcome. Inexperienced welcome. Free.
Gold Coast Folk Music Association
P 0420 861 911
E [email protected]
W goldcoastfolkfestival.com.au
The Gold Coast Folk Festival has been held each year in various forms and
locations on the Coast featuring local, regional, national and international bands.
Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club
W goldcoastjazzclub.com
The Club meets in the Paradise Room at The Arts Centre Gold Coast, 135
Bundall Rd., Surfers Paradise on advertised dates. The club presents jazz and
blues featuring artists and bands from the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Little Theatre (Gold CoastLT)
21a Scarborough St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 2096
E [email protected]
W gclt.com.au
Gold CoastLT is run by volunteers and is the premier community theatre on the
Gold Coast. It is active and friendly with six (6) productions a year including
dazzling musicals, dramas, hilarious comedies and the one act play season.
Gold Coast Philharmonic Society Inc (Orchestra)
47 Sweetgum St, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 6076
E [email protected]
W goldcoastphilharmonic.com
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60 member Orchestra performs up to 4 concert seasons per year with all players
being highly skilled adult musicians. Rehearsals weekly at Gold Coast Youth
Orchestra Centre, Ashmore. Quality live music. Enquiries welcome from
orchestral musicians and music.
Gold Coast School of Guitar - Carrara
1 Greenbank Circuit, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0448 620 966
W goldcoastschoolofguitar.com
Guitar Lessons In Carrara Gold Coast. Certified member of The Elite Guitar
Teachers Inner Circle.
Gold Coast Scottish Country Dancers
P 07 5535 4287
Have fun whilst keeping fit. Experienced dancers, learners and all nationalities.
Partners are not necessary. Meet: on Thu at 7.30pm Maher Hall, Matilda St, West
Burleigh.
Gold Coast Scottish Dancers (Northern Division)
Southport Meals on Wheels, 179 Queen Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5597 5579
To foster and promote Scottish country dancing. Classes every Tue at 7.45pm at
Southport Meals on Wheels.
Gold Coast Social Singers
4 Wistaria Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 0419 660 609
E [email protected]
Singers get together for performances of songs from musicals e.g. South Pacific,
Oklahoma etc. Social occasions: lunches, movies and plays. Ring or just front up
at 6.30pm at 80 Smith St Southport every Tue and you will be made welcome.
Gold Coast Theatre Alliance Inc
25 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5530 8337
E [email protected]
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W goldcoasttheatre.com.au
Umbrella organisation of all major Gold Coast performing arts groups, including
theatres, orchestras, choirs, technical consultants and stage costume suppliers.
Gold Coast TAI supplies advocacy and information services for the performing
arts.
Gold Coast Tweed Pipes and Drums Inc
31 Tatha Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5539 2405
E [email protected]
W goldcoastpipeband.org.au
To promote, foster interest, play and perform Scottish music on the Gold Coast.
Teaching bagpipes, drums and band work at all levels. Meet for practice weekly
each Mon at 7pm at Currumbin RSL Community Centre. Public is very welcome.
Gold Coast Writers' Association Inc
P 0431 443 385
E [email protected]
W goldcoastwriters.org
Encouragement, constructive feedback and networking for writers of all genres
and all levels of interest and experience. Monthly meetings with inspiring speakers
on the 3rd Sat of the month at Fradgley Hall.
Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc
7 Community Drv, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5597 2640
E [email protected]
W gcyo-fl.org
To promote, foster and practice the art of Orchestral Music in the young people of
the Gold Coast. Tutorials and music camps. Meet: Youth Orchestra Centre at the
above address for rehearsals. Ring for details of rehearsals.
Guanaba Country Music Club
"Heritage Park", 193 Rifle Range Road, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0427 253 547
E [email protected]
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W guanabacountrymusicclub.simplesite.com
An outlet for those interested in music or singing in a relaxed, stable and social
environment can come along and meet like minded people.
Harmony in Paradise Ladies Chorus Inc
66 Salerno St, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5572 0451
E [email protected]
W harmonyinparadise.com
Chorus of 40 women who sing in harmony with choreography, perform at civic
events, do public performances and travel interstate yearly. A chapter of world
wide Sweet Adeline's. Rehearsal: 7pm Tue at Anglican Hall, Isle of Capri.
Hinterland Community Band - Mudgeeraba Inc
LOT 42 Somerset Dr, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5103
E [email protected]
W hinterlandband.com.au
A non-for-profit concert band of professional and amateur musicians of all ages.
To enjoy the challenge of learning and performing music in public on a woodwind,
brass or percussion instrument while in the company of like-minded people.
Indonesia Dance Group Gold Coast Australia
P 07 5571 0198
E [email protected]
To introduce and bring together through dance, the unique culture of Indonesia;
entertainment, education and services. We provide service of cultural education;
entertainment to schools and communities.
Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc
14 Stevens St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 0300
E [email protected]
W javeenbah.org.au
To produce plays for community enjoyment. 6 productions per year. Theatre
workshops. Ring for details of upcoming productions and theatre bookings.
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Kirra Hill Art and Culture Group
1 Garrick St, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 0404 895 534
E [email protected]
A subgroup of Friends of Kirra Hill Inc. Promote and celebrate art and culture at
this amazing location where artists get creative and exhibit their works. Look out
for film festivals, drama, music and surf themed events.
Men Wot Sing
Building A Southern Cross University Campus, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 0401 022 927
E [email protected]
W menwotsing.com
Bunch of disturbingly good-looking blokes with phenomenal voices and very
colourful shirts. With a swag of exciting songs, we combine amazing talent with
magnificent harmony. Any blokes out there who'd like to join our awesome group?
Meet: Mon 7pm-9.30pm.
Mudgeeraba Music Centre
1 Somerset Drv, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0414 526 292
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Music Centre available for hire, permanent or casual bookings. Seating for 70
people; kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, urn, cutlery, crockery, table and
chairs. See our website for further details.
Neptune Productions
45 Miles St, KIRRA QLD 4872
P 07 5536 2446
E [email protected]
W neptuneprods.com
Presenting community musical theatre for all ages. Performances at the Tweed
Civic and Cultural Centre in January, May and October. A range of musicals and
theatre workshops. New members welcome both on and off stage.
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Nerang Writers Group
47 Gumnut Lane, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5502 0806
E [email protected]
Friendly gathering of those interested in writing: to write family histories, fictional
stories, poetry, for enjoyment or to publish. All ages welcome. Meet 1st and 3rd
Thu each month 10am-noon Earle Haven Clubhouse. Book yearly with samples of
work.
Pankina Singers
11 Clifton St, BIGGERA WATERS QLD 4216
P 07 5537 5792
All new members welcome. Entertain at nursing homes, Respite homes and
senior citizens clubs. Still going strong after 18 years!
Queensland Theatre of Puppetry
P 07 5596 5646
E [email protected]
W qtop.org.au
Our cast are volunteers mainly children, and all our proceeds are donated back to
various Gold Coast Charities such as the Gold Coast Community Fund.
Ransley Ballet and Dance Centre
57 Paradise Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0413 575 887
E [email protected]
W ransleyballet.com.au
To promote classical ballet and present ballet performances to the Gold Coast
annually.
Rosella Jam Inc Vocal Ensemble
7 Price St Nerang Community Hall, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0417 709 114
W rosellajam.org
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An enthusiastic semi-professional Acapella singing group skilled in the art of
performing naked voices to strive for musical excellence and create
performances. Rehearsals: Tue evenings 7.30pm at the Nerang Community Hall.
New members most welcome.
Screen Theatre and Writers Studios (STARS) Gold Coast
57 Billington St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 4779
E [email protected]
W starsgc.com
Meetings, special events and workshops available for those interested in
filmmaking and screenwriting. Also meetings, special events and workshops
available for those interested in creative writing and poetry.
Sound Connection
31 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0477 004 481
E [email protected]
W soundconnection.com.au
The Sound Connection repertoire is a mix of traditional barbershop arrangements,
rock and roll, musical theatre, jazz and some contemporary songs.
Spotlight Theatrical Company and Costume Hire
185-187 Ashmore Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5539 4255
E [email protected]
W spotlighttheatre.com
Promoting musical theatre and light drama incorporating Spotlight Youth Theatre
Group. Approximately eight productions a year. Rehearsal hall for small
productions. Costume hire.
Surfers Paradise Brass
36 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 1300 366 307
E [email protected]
W surfersparadisebrass.org.au
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Gold Coast's premiere brass band. Music for all tastes. Performances: dinner
dances to formal marches. Players: all ages and experience welcome. Training
provided. Rehearsals: Mon 7.30pm band shell, at MacIntosh Island Park. Ring for
regular concerts.
The Blenders - Gold Coast Barbershop Harmony Club Inc
39 Oyster Cove Prom, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5510 8257
E [email protected]
W theblenders.com.au
Barbershop and a'capella entertainment available for appointment: Pan Pacific
and Australia's Premier Large Barbershop Show and Competition Chorus;
Blenders Youth Chorus; Blenders Citizenship Chorus; Quartets and medium size
mixed ensembles.
The Circle Project Inc
76 Robina Town Centre Drv 4b, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5580 8883
E [email protected]
To provide cost effective recordings to eligible musicians and to work with the
young emerging artists of the Gold Coast. Contact to arrange to see our state of
the art recording studio and learn about our mentoring and workshop
facilities/services.
Theatre Organ Society of Australia (Gold Coast Division) Inc
127 Barrier Reef Drv, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5575 3295
E [email protected]
To preserve the tradition of Theatre Organ as a means of teaching, entertainment
and concerts. Meets Maher Hall, Matilda St., Burleigh Heads 2pm on 3rd Sun of
each month except Dec./Jan.
Trix Circus School
7 Mayes Pl, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 07 5546 7350
E [email protected]
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W trixcircus.com
Trains all students to become proficient to participate in performances. Students
have the opportunity to develop as possible circus performers.
Tugun Theatre Company Inc
30 Coolangatta Rd, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5522 4740
W goldcoasttheatre.com.au
To present live theatre to the southern end of the Gold Coast. Booking office Ph
5522 4740. Hold 4 plays yearly in February/May/August and November. Cabaret
seating. Bring own food and drink. Member of the Gold Coast Theatre Alliance.
Turkish Delights Belly Dancing Academy
8 Palm Beach Ave Red Cross Hall, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 0438 257 208
E [email protected]
Professional Belly dancing teacher and performer teaching middle Eastern and
Tribal dancing. Veils, Zills, Sticks and Swords. All welcome. Ages from 6-96 years.
Classes held at the Red Cross Hall, Palm Beach. Workshops available.
Tweed Theatre Co Inc
P 07 5536 2556
E [email protected]
W tweedtheatre.com.au
Community based company always looking for performing and non performing
members. Please check website.
Vocalescence Chorus
258 Benowa Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0421 706 828
Women's Chorus sing four-part a'capella harmony in the barbershop style. Ours is
an exacting and exciting performance style that includes personal movement and
delivery. Singing challenges, friendship and excellence all part of our culture.
Bodybeats - dance fusion
Southport Community Centre 6 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT, GOLD COAST
QLD 4215
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P 0401 469 650
E [email protected]
W bodybeatsdancefusion.webs.com
Bodybeats provides affordable, fun and rewarding, dance fit and hip hop dance
classes at the Southport Community Centre in its purpose built "Dance Studio".
Contact us for our timetable.
Personal Development Activities
Centacare - Gold Coast Learning and Leisure
Suite 25B 207 Currumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Training in social planning, social events, volunteering and training opportunities,
Money management.
Centacare - Southern Star Community Services
3 Chestnut Street, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Skill Development, Community Connections, Support to people with a disability
and their families.
Mindfulness Meditation at the Currumbin Ecovillage (Gold Coast) Currumbin Valley
Community Way, CURRUMBIN VALLEY QLD 4223
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
A weekly mindfulness meditation group on the Gold Coast held at The Currumbin
Ecovillage (Community Hall at The Old Dairy) 6.30pm-7.45pm (Queensland time)
on Monday nights.
POWERtalk Gold Coast
31 Discovery Drv Helensvale Community Centre, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0438 624 667
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E [email protected]
W powertalkgoldcoast.org
Coaching in Effective Speaking; confidence; presentation skills; organisational
skills; proficiency in communication; meeting management; leadership;
conference and function planning.
Weekly Mens Group - Robina
P 0422 508 533
E [email protected]
W completemen.org
This is a weekly men's group held in Robina near the Town Centre. The group is
open to all men.
Self Help
General Self Help Services
Al Anon Family Groups Gold Coast District - Southport
Southport Uniting Church, 23 Short St, Southport, 4215, 23 Short Street,
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 252 666
E [email protected]
W al-anon.org
Members share with each other their experiences strengths and hope in applying
the Al Anon principles to their own lives that have been affected by someone
else's problem drinking. Anyone concerned about someone elses' drinking is
welcome to attend.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Gold Coast
6 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5591 2062
E [email protected]
W aa.org.au
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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Meditation
27 Bordeaux Parade, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5575 2126
E [email protected]
W brahmakumaris.org.au
Centre offers free courses in meditation, positive thinking, workshops and
seminars. Weekend retreats offered at Springbrook with a minimal charge to
cover costs. All centres and programs are run by experienced volunteers.
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
P 13 1120
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
The Cancer Helpline is the specialised telephone information and support service
of the Cancer Council Queensland
Centacare - Gold Coast Learning and Leisure
Suite 25B 207 Currumburra Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Training in social planning, social events, volunteering and training opportunities,
Money management.
Centacare - Southern Star Community Services
3 Chestnut Street, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 1300 236 822
E [email protected]
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Skill development, community connections, support for people with a disability and
their families.
Coaching With Substance Inc
10 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5606 6315
E [email protected]
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W coachingwithsubstance.org.au
We provide our clients with a structured and inspirational coaching environment
where they can embrace sobriety, realise their full potential and re-create their life.
Program achieves success using Christian Principles.
Gambling Help - Gold Coast
Suite 13 Markeri Court, 5 Markeri Street, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5575 6122
E [email protected]
W raq.org.au
Gambling Help is available to everyone and is a free service. Sessions are
available for partners, parents and friends.
Labrador Youth and community Hub
Ground Floor,Labrador Youth and Community Hub, 57 Billington Street,
LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0402 991 111
W foodaddicts.org
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)is a recovery program for people who
suffer from food obsession,overeating,bulimia and undereating.Meetings are held
every Saturday at 8am and Tuesday at 7pm.
Motor Neurone Association of Queensland
P 07 3372 9004
W mndaq.org.au
Motor Neurone Disease Queensland has self-help social support groups in
several parts of the state. These are run directly by Association members and
volunteers and aim to provide social support for people living with motor neurone
disease and their families. Activities and groups vary in their interests and
frequency of meetings.
Parkinson's Queensland Incoporated
P 07 3209 1588
E [email protected]
W parkinsons-qld.org.au
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Parkinsons Queensland Inc provides information, support and awareness to
individuals with Parkinsons Disease, their carers, families,and to the community at
large including other service providers.
White Wreath Association Limited
P 1300 766 177
E [email protected]
W whitewreath.org.au
We assist those with mental illness to receive help, treatment and refer them to
appropriate services also assisting their families.
Sport
Aquatic Sports
Akuna Dragon Boat Club Inc
Sarawak Avenue / Thrower Drive, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0491 106 041
E [email protected]
W akunadragons.com
A club built to cater for the community, focusing on fun fitness and friendship for
the whole family. As a club we aim to open up the sport to people from all walks of
life and abilities.
Coomera Dragons Inc
130 Billinghurst Cres, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0424 972 485
E [email protected]
W coomeradragons.com.au
A fun and accessible sport. Learn the art of paddling. Training held on the
Coomera Regatta Lake each Sat and Sun from 8am-10am. Tailored to suit all
ages and all levels of fitness. Ages from 12 years to over 60 years.
Coomera Watersports Club Ltd
33 Watersports Lane, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5530 8660
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E [email protected]
Community facility situated between the Coomera River and Regatta Waters
Lake, Oxenford. We cater for all ages and abilities. School and sporting groups
welcome.
Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club
End of road, Davall Street, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 0407 130 897
E [email protected]
W currumbincreek.canoe.org.au
Kayak and ocean ski paddling.
PADI Scuba Diving
3 Jackman Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5528 0655
E [email protected]
W devoceandive.com
PADI Scuba diving instruction, gear servicing and sales, dive travel; PADI 5 star
centre. Learn to dive
Dragon Boat Paddling
164 Duringan St, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 0412 590 374
E [email protected]
W dragonsabreastgoldcoast.com.au
Our club welcomes breast cancer survivors and supporters of all ages, male and
female. Join us for a paddle on beautiful Currumbin Creek. Experience the health
benefits of Dragon Boating, make new friends and have fun in a supportive
environment.
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
94 Marine Pde, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5582 9161
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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Competition pool and diving pool. Learn to swim and aqua aerobic classes. Deep
water running, under water hockey, diving, swim training, gym etc. Kiosk and
change rooms. Fees apply.
Gold Coast Chinese Club Inc Dragon Boat Team
51 19th Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5531 7631
E [email protected]
Small friendly sports team competing in many regattas. We welcome beginner
paddlers from the community. Clubhouse at 51/19th Ave Palm Beach. Meeting
Tue/Thu 5.30pm. Training Sat 3pm. Contact above or Dr Mark Lee (Coach) 5535
0681.
Gold Coast Master Rowers
337 Christine Ave, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 0415 452 688
E [email protected]
W rowingqld.asn.au
Recreational and competitive rowing for all ages. Learners to retired rowers
always welcome.
Gold Coast Water Polo Assoc
80 Pacific Pde, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 8870
E [email protected]
W goldcoastwaterpolo.com.au
Thu night competition at Miami Pool 6.30pm (not through winter months). All ages
- men and women. Visit website for contacts for Mens, Womens and Junior levels
of play.
Gullivers Indoor Swim Gymnasium and Sports Centre
1 Fawn St, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5561 7733
E [email protected]
W gulliverscoomera.com.au
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Indoor pools. Lessons/coaching, Squad training. Public swimming 7 days. Fully
equipped Gym. Waterball and Aqua-aerobics. 8 lane Lap Pool teaching and family
pool. Before and after school and vacation care programs. Coffee shop. Pool
parties.
Helensvale Swimming Pool
239-241 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 1300 775 752
E [email protected]
W Heated beach entry 25 metre pool; also an undercover teaching pool. Wet/play
area and children's water feature play area. Standard facilities; shaded areas;
disabled access.
Miami Swimming Pool
80 Pacific Ave Pizzey Park, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 1300 773 053
E [email protected]
W cityaquaticsandhealth.com.au
Heated swimming pool. Two x 50 metre pools. Indoor teaching - outdoor kids
splash pool, 2 tennis courts and beach volley ball courts.
MNM (Mermaid Nobby Miami) Boardriders
P 0407 743 400
E [email protected]
W mnmboardriders.com.au
To encourage participation in surf board competition - Juniors, Open and Seniors.
For males / females of all age groups and abilities from 10 years to seniors.
Mudgeeraba Swimming Pool
31-33 Robert St, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 5288
E [email protected]
Heated 25 metre pool; also an undercover teaching pool. Standard facilities.
Shaded areas. Spectator seating.
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Nerang Aquatic Centre
34 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1976
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Two heated lap pools; also an undercover teaching pool. Children's water feature
play area.
North End Boardriders
185 Whiting St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0401 665 535
E [email protected]
W nebsurf.blogspot.com
Surfing competition, training and coaching. Competition with other clubs.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club
Lakeside Drive, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0431 930 744
E [email protected]
W pryc.com.au
Radio control (RC) sailing boat racing is fun for everyone. It is a socially engaging,
mind stimulating activity for people of all ages from 14 to 84+ years. No sailing
knowledge is required to start.
Queensland Diving Association
P 0437 432 435
E [email protected]
W divingqld.org.au
Get on board with Diving Queensland and learn the art of springboard and
platform diving.
Robina Aquatic Centre - Rackleys Swimming
20 Caulfield St, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 1300 733 053
E [email protected]
W rackleyswimming.com.au
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Lessons for 4mth old up to elderley. Aqua aerobics available and open swimming
lanes. Please ring or see our website for times and classes.
Southport Yacht Club Hollywell Sailing Squadron
1 Marina Cres, HOLLYWELL QLD 4216
P 07 5537 7030
E [email protected]
W southportyachtclub.com.au
Sailing club for all ages. Has 5 divisions - Multihulls, Dinghys, Inshore, Offshore
and Etchells. Funsail classes for kids on Sat and Sun 8.30-10am and 10-11.30am.
Bar facilities. Boat storage facilities for sailing members.
Surfing Queensland Inc
66 Goodwin Terrace, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5520 1165
E [email protected]
W surfingqueensland.com
Private sponsors and Government grant aided organisation that governs the
Surfing organisation in Queensland. For Event Hotline: Ph 07 3030 6388.
Swim For Life Australia
5 Rosemont Ave, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5539 0531
E [email protected]
W swimforlife.com.au
Learn to swim / stroke correction. 1 on 1 tuition babies to adults. Mini squads.
Adult fitness swimming. Aqua Aerobics. Heated in-door pool. Swim Australia
accredited centre.
Swimming Gold Coast
80 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0432 323 305
W swimminggoldcoast.org.au
Overall association for all 24 affiliated swimming clubs in south east region, known
as Gold Coast region, run by a committee of volunteers with representatives from
various clubs in the region.
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Swimworld Gold Coast
55 Mudgeeraba Rd, WORONGARY QLD 4213
P 07 5530 7622
E [email protected]
W myswimworld.com.au
Learn to Swim classes from 5 months to adults. Indoor heated saltwater pool.
Child play area. Juniors (3-5) aquatic program. Water Aerobics for all ages. Junior
squads. Club night 1st Fri of most months.
Woongoolba Aquatic Centre
884 Stapylton Jacobs Well Rd, WOONGOOLBA QLD 4207
P 07 5546 2644
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Solar heated 25 metre pool. Standard facilities; shaded areas; disabled access to
pool. Summer hours: Monday to Sunday and public holidays - 9am to 5pm.
Southport Yacht Club Inc
Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 3500
E [email protected]
W southportyachtclub.com.au
Power Boat Log events, social cruises and fun events all year round. Licensed
club and marina facilities.
Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc
Lot 2 Ross St, BENOWA QLD 4127
P 0406 436 317
E [email protected]
W broadwaterdragons.com
Dragon Boating is an exciting and challenging sport. Caters for social,
competitive, families and junior members and welcomes new members. Training:
Royal Pines Marina public ramp Tue/Thu from 5.30pm and Sun 8am.
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Burleigh Heads Surfboard Riders Club Inc
P 07 5535 4349
E [email protected]
W burleighboardriders.com
Strong commitment to Junior development. Social and Charity fundraising. Good
family involvement.
Coolangatta / Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club
P 0408 728 694
E [email protected]
W mtwarningdragons.com
New paddlers welcome. Current member ages are teens to 70+. Club
membership steadily growing. Training on the Tweed River and boat loaded from
2nd Boat ramp in McLeod St, Condong.
Coomera Watersports Club Ltd
33 Watersports Lane, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 07 5530 8660
E [email protected]
Community facility situated between the Coomera River and Regatta Waters
Lake, Oxenford. We cater for all ages and abilities. School and sporting groups
welcome. Please contact by email: [email protected]
Currumbin Dragons Paddling Club Inc
P 07 5598 4603
E [email protected]
W currumbindragons.com
Dragon boat paddling and racing: real fun - real competition. Training groups:
sports (mens/womens/mixed- all age groups), Community groups / new paddlers
program.
Emmanuel College Swimming Club
Lot 100 Birmingham Rd C/o Emmanuel College, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0438 040 169
E [email protected]
W emanuelcollegeswimming.org.au
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Fortnightly Fri night club nights with races and games for all ages, abilities and
family members. 25, 50,100 and 200 metre races. Toddler races and games,
family relay, barbeque and refreshments.
Gold Coast Dragon Boat Club
337 Christine Avenue, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 0420 403 087
E [email protected]
W goldcoastdragons.com.au
A not-for-profit dragon boat racing team. Join us if your goal is to keep fit. Water
sessions: Lake Orr; training location: Sports House, Christine Ave., Varsity Lakes.
Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club
159 Bundall Rd, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5591 7588
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiserc.com
Beginners learn to row. Novice, high school, youth, masters and elite levels
coached to regular competition. Corporate, school and social, learn to row groups.
Active friendly club. Equipment supplied.
Helensvale Swimming Club
Rugby Lane, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0403 586 701
E [email protected]
W helensvaleswimmingclub.com
Our Club operates from the Helensvale Aquatic Centre, Rugby Lane, Helensvale
on Fri nights from 6.00pm from October to April. Check our website for all
swimming details.
Kennedy Pacific Swimming Club
18 Dunlop Crt, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5576 4763
E [email protected]
Swimming club held at Merrimac High School, Dunlop Crt., Mermaid Waters. Club
night Fri from 5.30pm October to March each year.
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Lanakila Dragon Boat Club
P 0414 688 258
E [email protected]
W lanakilapaddlingclub.com
Competitive and social, we welcome new paddlers, any age, any level. For more
information check out our website above. Join us on the water!
Miami Masters Swimming Club Inc
80 Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5575 4235
E [email protected]
W miamimasters.com.au
Swimming and fitness club for people over 20 years. Ring for further information
about training. Motto: fun / fitness and friendship.
Mudgeeraba Amateur Swimming Club Inc
64 Old Coach Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0419 794 382
Open to all ages at Mudgeeraba State School Swimming Pool, Old Coach Rd.,
Mudgeeraba. Meet Fri nights 5.30pm -8.00pm from September to Easter.
Nerang RSL Swimming Club
69 Nerang St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5530 4340
E [email protected]
Family swimming. Parents must be members of Nerang RSL. Handicap events
every Sun at Nerang Pool at 8.30am. Very social club, Barbeque, dinners, picnics,
trivial pursuit nights. Ring Bob Ph 5530 4340 or Rodger Ph 5570 6405.
Palm Beach Swimming Club
1 Thrower Drv C/o Aquatic Centre, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 4188
E [email protected]
W pbcswimclub.com
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Swimming club located at Olympic Pool. Training Sessions available from
5.00am-3.30pm Mon to Fri and Sat from 5.30am. Brand new 50m Fina approved
pool.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club
Lakeside Drive, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0431 930 744
E [email protected]
W pryc.com.au
Radio control (RC) sailing boat racing is fun for everyone. It is a socially engaging,
mind stimulating activity for people of all ages from 14 to 84+ years. No sailing
knowledge is required to start.
Field Team Sports
Alleygators Baseball Club
Lot 4 Andrews Rd, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY QLD 4228
P 0419 765 997
E [email protected]
W alleygators.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays Multiple fields.
Baseball Queensland Inc
P 07 3876 2222
E [email protected]
W qld.baseball.com.au
Baseball is a field team sport that is played by two teams of nine players. The
object of the game is to score more runs than the opposition.
Coomera Cubs Baseball Club
29 Riversdale Rd Gambamora Park, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0400 000 046
E [email protected]
W coomera.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays Largest club on Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast Softball Association
Sonia street Pizzey Park Sporting Complex, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0402 748 625
E [email protected]
W websites.sportstg.com
Softball offers something for everyone. It offers opportunities to play, coach,
umpire, score, manage teams, run events or volunteer in some other capacity.
Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc
1 Rugby Lane, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0415 922 880
E [email protected]
W helensvalerugby.com.au
Rugby Union Club provides training for competitions with teams from U6s to
seniors A grade including women and girls teams. Please contact for more details.
Mudgeeraba Red Sox Baseball Club
Lot 42 Somerset Drv Firth Park Sporting Complex, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0419 765 996
E [email protected]
W mudgeeraba.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors (including jrs in Brisbane comps), winter seniors
Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors Sundays, winter on Saturdays Lit main diamond.
Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club
Dugandan Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0412 590 166
E [email protected]
W nerang.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays.
Robina Braves Baseball Club
189 Ron Penhaligan Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0419 765 995
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E [email protected]
W robinabraves.com
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays.
Runaway Bay Baseball Club
Paul Scanlon Oval, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
E [email protected]
W runawaybay.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays.
Surfers Baseball Club
St Kevins Ave, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0413 969 440
E [email protected]
W surfersbaseball.com
Summer juniors and seniors (including juniors and Major League in Brisbane
competitions). Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors Sundays, Winter seniors on
Saturdays.
Gold Coast Hockey Assoc Inc (Gold CoastHA)
125 Musgrave Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 2244
E [email protected]
W goldcoasthockey.com
Office hours: Thu / Fri 9am-5pm. Join a club today. Visit our website for all Gold
Coast Clubs contact details. Hockey from juniors to veterans. Encouraging all
youth. Governing body for local clubs situated at Keith Hunt Park, Labrador.
Hockey Burleigh Inc
129 Musgrave Ave, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0402 281 127
E [email protected]
W hockeyburleigh.com
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Strong junior base and very competitive senior club. Teams ranging from Div 1 Div 3 for men and women. Welcome new members regardless of age or ability
who want to be competitive, have some fun and stay active.
Australian Football League Gold Coast Juniors
Metricon Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Road, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5594 2566
E [email protected]
W aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au
Clubs: Broadbeach, Burleigh, Coomera, Labrador, Carrara, Pacific Pines, Palm
Beach/Currumbin, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta/Tweed Heads,
Ormeau, Mudgeeraba and Robina. For children aged 5 to under 16 years.
Bond Pirates Rugby Club
3 Sonia St Rugby Fields Pizzey Park, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0401 717 560
E [email protected]
W bondpirates.com.au
Ring for information on training days and play.
Coomera Comets Touch
53 Beattie Rd, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0412 736 711
E [email protected]
W coomeracometstouch.net
Play Mon night adult (men and women) competition and Fri night junior (boys and
girls) competition at Coomera Sports Park, Beattie Rd., Coomera. Affiliated with
Touch Football Australia. Please visit our website for more information on our
association.
Coomera Crushers Rugby Union Football Club
53 Beattie Rd Coomera Sports Park, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0412 762 590
E [email protected]
W coomeracrushers.com.au
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The Coomera Crushers Junior Rugby Union Club is a proud member of the Good
Sports Program.We provide a safe and supportive environment for boys (girls up
to 12 years) to learn and participate in rugby union.
Coomera Cubs Baseball Club
29 Riversdale Rd Gambamora Park, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0400 000 046
E [email protected]
W coomera.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors. Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays. Largest club on Gold Coast.
Cricket Gold Coast Ltd
159 Cheltenham Drive Cheltenham Oval, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0427 071 689
W cricketgoldcoast.com
Controlling body for local and other cricket matches. 14 member clubs. Very
strong senior and junior representative programs. Secure affiliation of all clubs in
the Gold Coast region, settle disputes etc., and will pass information to affiliated
clubs.
Eagles Gold Coast Rugby Union Football Club
34 Brighton Pde Overell Park, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0400 452 405
E [email protected]
W eaglesrugbyclub.com.au
Ring for information on competition and training days. Club rooms and facilities
are available for hire to club members and the general public for functions, parties,
training courses, meetings etc.
Gold Coast Baseball Association (GCBA)
Lot 4 Andrews Rd, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 0411 755 776
E [email protected]
W gcba.baseball.com.au
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A fun exciting team sport with several Gold Coast teams: Coomera Cubs,
Runaway Bay Dolphins, Surfers Paradise Baseball, Nerang Cardinals,
Mudgeeraba Red Sox, Robina Braves and Alleygators. Juniors 5-17 yrs, mixed
Seniors (men and women) 16 yrs and over.
Gold Coast Junior Rugby League
59 Franklin Dr, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 7722
E [email protected]
W rlgc.com.au
Gold CoastRL offers rugby league for boys and girls under 6 to under 17 with 14
clubs in our district. All coaching staff have accreditation and Blue Card, which
must comply with Queensland Rugby League.
Gold Coast Knights Soccer Club Inc
Lot 5 Nerang-Broadbeach Rd Croatian Sports Centre, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0416 094 942
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Traditional powerhouse for men's and women's soccer on the Gold Coast. From
our squirts right through to our senior teams, we are a family-orientated club
promoting player development and team spirit. Sign up and join us, today.
Gold Coast Over 35 Soccer Association Inc
135 Musgrave Ave Keith Hunt Park, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0432 413 121
E [email protected]
W soccer-over35.com
Open to male and female players. Beginners and experienced players are
welcome. Play Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu from 6.30pm-10pm at Keith Hunt Park,
Labrador. Visit website for team information.
Gold Coast Softball Association
Sonia street Pizzey Park Sporting Complex, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0402 748 625
E [email protected]
W websites.sportstg.com
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Softball offers something for everyone. It offers opportunities to play, coach,
umpire, score, manage teams, run events or volunteer in some other capacity.
Gold Coast Touch Association Inc
201 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 1419
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttouch.com
Administration of touch on the Gold Coast. Office at Owen Park, Queen St.,
Southport.
Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc
1 Rugby Lane, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0415 922 880
E [email protected]
W helensvalerugby.com.au
Rugby Union Club provides training for competitions with teams from under 6 to
seniors. A grade including women and girls teams. Please contact for more
details.
Helensvale Hornets Junior Rugby League Football Club
16 Dalley Park Dr, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0439 713 719
E [email protected]
W helensvalehornets.com.au
For age groups under 5 years to under 17 years as well as amateurs. Training
Tue and Thu for under 7's to under 17's and amateurs. Ring for details of play
times and other training. Welcome to families from surrounding areas.
Hinterland Celtics Rugby Untion Football Club
20 Lake Orr Dr Suite G02, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 0416 338 131
E [email protected]
W celticsrugby.com.au
Please contact us if you're interested in becoming a Celtic either as a player,
supporter or volunteer. Ring for information on training and games times.
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Jetstar Gold Coast Titans (NRL)
2 Promethean Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5656 5656
E [email protected]
W titans.com.au
National Rugby League club (NRL) is located at Robina with Stadium at Skilled
Park, Robina. Postal address: PO Box 198, Southport 4215. Follow on Twitter:
Twitter@Gold Coast Titans. Face Book: Gold Coasttitans.
Mudgeeraba Red Sox Baseball Club
Lot 42 Somerset Drv Firth Park Sporting Complex, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0419 765 996
E [email protected]
W mudgeeraba.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors (including jrs in Brisbane comps), winter seniors
Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors Sundays, winter on Saturdays Lit main diamond.
Nerang Bulls Rugby Union Club
151 Pappas Way Glennon Park, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5596 0317
E [email protected]
W pitchero.com
Rugby union under 6's to seniors. Training Tue and Thu at Nerang Rugby Club,
"Glennon Park" Pappas Way. Please ring for more information.
Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club
Dugandan Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0412 590 166
E [email protected]
W nerang.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays
Parkwood Sharks Junior Rugby League
180 Musgrave Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0413 534 288
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E [email protected]
W parkwoodsharks.leaguenet.com.au
Junior Rugby League club for under 6's to under 17 years. Ring for information on
days and times of training and games. Bistro and Licensed club. Grounds:
Musgrave Park, Musgrave Ave. Postal address: PO Box 195 Southport.
Play for Life Soccer Academy
75 Murlong Crescent, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0411 167 558
E [email protected]
W
For Australian children 5 - 14 yrs. Sessions and soccer clinics are on grass, indoor
court, beach and synthetic court all year. Principal objective is to encourage
enjoyment and fun in soccer. Ph Orlando for details.
Rugby Gold Coast Ltd
246 Varsity Pde Level 2, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P 07 5593 1644
E [email protected]
W rugbygoldcoast.com.au
Regional Sports Organisation for Rugby Union clubs on the Gold Coast. Phone for
information on all Rugby Union clubs.
Runaway Bay Baseball Club
Paul Scanlon Oval, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
E [email protected]
W runawaybay.baseball.com.au
Summer juniors and seniors, winter seniors Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors
Sundays, winter on Saturdays.
Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League
225 Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5528 9031
E [email protected]
W runawaybayjuniors.com.au
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Training Mon to Thu 4.30pm-8pm. First grade, reserve and under 19 years, under
5-17 years. Licensed clubhouse and bistro open daily to the public for meals. Free
live entertainment. Courtesy Bus Ph 0408 605 418. Wheelchair access. Parking
available.
Surfers Baseball Club
St Kevins Ave, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0413 969 440
E [email protected]
W surfersbaseball.com
Summer juniors and seniors (including juniors and Major League in Brisbane
competitions). Juniors play Saturdays, Seniors Sundays, winter seniors on
Saturdays.
Surfers Paradise Demons Junior Australian Football Club
60 Allchurch Ave Sir Bruce Small Park, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 0433 679 249
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiseafc.com.au
Organised matches for season. Coaching clinics for public and private schools.
For AFL Gold Coast Juniors Ph 5578 2825 or check
www.aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au
All Stars Hockey Club
61 Melaleuca Drive, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 3545
E [email protected]
Hockey teams for men, women, junior boys and girls (6-17 years) and veterans.
Situated at Mallawa Drv., Palm Beach.
Alleygators Baseball Club
Lot 4 Andrews Rd, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY QLD 4228
P 0419 765 997
E [email protected]
W alleygators.baseball.com.au
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Seniors, Masters and Juniors. Two baseball fields: one fully fenced - day / night
facility and second partly fenced. Multi-purpose field catering for Juniors and
Seniors. Canteen, diamond, member parking.
Broadbeach Cats Junior Australian Football Club
18 Dunlop Crt Merrimac Oval, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 0406 179 917
E [email protected]
W broadbeachcatsjafc.com
Ring for information on days and times of training and play.
Burleigh Bears Juniors Rugby League
80 Pizzey Park Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0432 678 911
E [email protected]
W burleighbears.com.au
Meet and train at the Leagues Club Pizzey Park. Ring the club for training times.
Burleigh Bears Leagues Club
80 Pizzey Park Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 4055
E [email protected]
W burleighbears.com.au
Meets at the Leagues Club Pizzey Park. Ring the club for training times for Senior
teams.
Burleigh Bombers Australian Football Club
111 Christine Ave, BURLEIGH WATERS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 3177
E [email protected]
W burleighbombers.com
Junior and senior Australian Rules Football club. Bistro, gaming, TAB facilities and
courtesy bus available. Check website or phone for details of teams and fixtures.
Burleigh Bombers Junior Australian Football Club
111 Christine Ave Godfrey Oval, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
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P 0407 721 359
E [email protected]
W burleighjafc.com.au
Organised matches for the season for teams from Auskick to under 16's teams.
Coaching clinics for public and private schools. For Gold CoastCC ground closure
information Hotline Ph 5581 7827. For AFL Gold Coast Juniors Ph 5578 2925.
Burleigh Bulldogs Football Club
3 Sonia St, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5535 7077
W burleighbulldogs.org
Junior boys and girls (under 6 years to under 11's, under 12 to under 18's),
seniors and ladies. Six senior teams (including premier youth) and train Tue/Thu
from 6.30pm. Soccer club operates January to November. Caretaker on site.
Burleigh Cricket Club
111 Christine Ave, BURLEIGH WATERS QLD 4220
P 0448 443 659
E [email protected]
W burleighcricket.com.au
Home ground at John Handley Oval is overlooked by Burleigh Sports Club with
poker machines, televisions showing every sport etc., TAB, Keno, fully licensed
restaurant, bar etc. Training facilities consists of four fully-lit synthetic training
nets, dressing sheds.
Carrara Australian Football Club
Nielsens Road, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0402 791 032
E [email protected]
W carrarasaints.club
We are a family orientated Junior AFL club, catering for all ages between 6 years
and 18 years. We offer excellent facilities and a professional group of volunteers
ensuring your child receives the best possible experience whilst playing.
Colleges Rugby Union Club Inc
207 Benowa Rd, BENOWA QLD 4217
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P 0421 934 033
E [email protected]
W guknights.com.au
Ring Controlling Body Headquarters Rugby Gold Coast Ph 5593 1644 for
information on training days and games.
Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Australian Rules Football Club
22 Appel St, KIRRA QLD 4225
P 0422 553 501
E [email protected]
W coolangattafootballclub.com.au
Part of Twin Towns Recreational Sports Club and Coolangatta/Kirra Sports Club
located at Len Peak Oval, 22 Appel St, Kirra.
Coomera Cubs Baseball Club
29 Riversdale Rd Gambamora Park, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0400 000 046
E [email protected]
W coomera.baseball.com.au
Major League, Juniors, Seniors and Masters. Facilities include canteen,
playground, diamond and member parking. Visit website for further information on
days of play. Postal address: PO Box 64, Oxenford.
Coomera Magpies Junior Australian Rules Football Club
53 Beattie Rd Coomera Sports Park, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0448 953 179
E [email protected]
W coomeramagpiesafc.com.au
We provide junior age groups from Auskick 5 years old to under 16 years of age in
the juniors and we provide for under 18's and division 3 seniors teams. Also have
a Reserves Team.
Coomera Soccer Club
1 Yaun St Viney Park, COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5573 3377
E [email protected]
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W coomerasoccer.com
All players welcome. Junior, senior and women's soccer teams. Ring for details of
training and competition times.
Gold Coast Stingrays Gridiron Football Club
2 Tambo Crt, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 3991
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Sporting body. We play American Football and have both Junior and Senior
Teams.
Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc
1 Rugby Lane, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0415 922 880
E [email protected]
W helensvalerugby.com.au
Rugby Union Club provides training for competitions with teams from under 6
years to seniors A grade including women and girls teams. Please contact for
more details.
Labrador Junior Australian Football Club
28 Ashton St Cooke-Murphy Oval, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 0419 779 255
E [email protected]
W labradorjuniorafc.com.au
Promote AFL for young people in the community aged from 7 - 16 years for club
football and 5 - 6 years for Auskick. Organised matches for the season. Public and
private schools.
Labrador Tigers Australian Football Club and Sports Club Inc
28 Ashton St Cooke-Murphy Oval, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1078
W labradortigers.com.au
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Australian Football Club with sports ground, change rooms, bar, meals, gaming
lounge and Function Room. Bistro open 7 days. Proud history in the local
community.
Merrimac Football Club
18 Fairways Drv, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 07 5527 8003
E [email protected]
W merrimacfootballclub.com.au
Soccer Club for ages 6 - 17 and Senior competition. For Junior Club information
Ph Maria 0407 239 993. For Senior and General Club information Ph Blair 0415
142 526. Holiday and academy coaching available.
Mudgeeraba Soccer Club Inc
3 Tallai Rd, TALLAI QLD 4213
P 0497 774 447
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabasoccer.com
Fielding teams in Senior Men's and Women's premier league, Youth, men and
women teams from under 11 years through to under 17 and multiple Rooball
(under 10 years) teams in every age group. Play at Sid Biggs Park Tallai.
Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club
173 Musgrave Ave Keith Hunt Pk, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5571 0831
E [email protected]
W musgravefootball.com
A soccer club that invites all children (boys and girls) and adults (men and
women) to participate in sport. Senior teams, Junior teams and Rooball. We invite
coaches, managers, committee members and volunteers to join the club.
Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club Inc
73 Dugandan St Carol Moore Park, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0419 765 993
E [email protected]
W nerang.baseball.com.au
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Juniors 5 - 17 years, Mixed Seniors (Men and Women) 16 years and over.
Season from October to March. Facilities: clubhouse, canteen, diamond,
barbeque area and playground. Ring for information on training and play times.
Nerang Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc
Recreation Drive, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1864
E [email protected]
W nerangroosters.com.au
Junior teams to 17 years. Amateur competition. Club located at above address.
Postal address: PO Box 273 Nerang.
Nerang Soccer Club
151 Pappas Way, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0417 564 645
E [email protected]
W nerangsoccerclub.com
Glennon Park Recreation Drive. Senior, Junior and Women's teams. Open Tue
and Thu from 4pm-9pm. Ring for information of hall for hire or visit website.
Ormeau Bulldogs Junior AFL Club
22 Upper Ormeau Road, KINGSHOLME QLD 4208
P 0432 271 798
E [email protected]
W ormeauafl.com.au
Organised matches for the season. Our vision is for children to learn new skills,
work and help each other in a disciplined team structure, make new friends and
have fun. Ring for training and match details.
Ormeau Junior Rugby League Football Club
1 Orange Mountain Rd, ORMEAU QLD 4208
P 0413 309 905
E [email protected]
W ormeaushearersjrl.com
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Junior Rugby League Football Club for players aged 5 - 19 years plus Reserve
Grade and A-Grade to come along to learn and experience the wonderful and
exciting game of rugby league. Family friendly; coaching provided.
Pacific Pines Football Club Inc
5 Brockman Way Brockman Sports Oval, PACIFIC PINES QLD 4211
P 0434 506 700
E [email protected]
W pacificpinesfc.com.au
Our club motto is "For the Good of the Kids". We have Junior / Youth and Senior
teams for both sexes aged from under 6 years.
Pacific Pines Junior Australian Football Club
P 0403 490 190
E [email protected]
W pacpowerafc.com
Club address: Flooded Gum Park McCauley Pde., Pacific Pines Blvd., Pacific
Pines. Training: Mon and Wed 4pm - 5pm for ages 4 - 5 years, under 9's, 10's,
11's and on Tue and Thu from 4pm - 5.30pm for under 12's and under 14's.
Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators Rugby Club
7 Bienvenue Drv, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5598 5228
E [email protected]
W alleygators.com.au
Licensed clubhouse, rugby union teams and fields. Ring for training days and
times.
Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Rules Football Club
8 Sarawak Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0419 366 109
E [email protected]
W pbc.aflq.com.au
Football oval. Clubrooms, change rooms, showers and canteen. Open age plus
Junior teams. Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Complex bar open daily from
9.30am. We are also on Facebook.
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Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Australian Football Club Inc
12 Sarawak Ave Salk Oval, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5535 0861
E [email protected]
W aflgoldcoastjuniors.com.au
We provide qualified coaching staff to teach the boys and girls from 5 to 16 years
how to play the game of Aussie Rules. We want the players to enjoy the game,
make new friends and have fun.
Palm Beach Soccer Club Ltd
Nineteenth Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 9300
E [email protected]
W palmbeachsoccerclub.com.au
Local Senior teams, Junior and Women's teams. Licensed clubhouse with poker
machines. A la carte restaurant open for dinner from Wed - Sun from 5.30pm and
lunch Wed - Sun from 11.30am.
Robina Australian Rules Football club
2 Prospect Crt, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5575 7699
W robinaroos.com.au
Provide training facility and host competition matches at senior level.
Robina City Raiders Soccer Club
189 Ron Penhaligan Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5562 2879
E [email protected]
W robinasoccer.com
Ring for details of play and training times. Postal address: PO Box 5031, Q Super
Centre, Mermaid Beach 4218.
Robina Raptors Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc
Station Reserve, Bayberry Lane, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0433 313 968
E [email protected]
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W robinaraptors.com
Robina Raptors Junior Rugby League Football Club - established in 2005.
Roosters Hockey Club (formerly Coomera Hockey Club)
165 Billinghurst Cres, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 0417 078 626
E [email protected]
W roostershockey.com.au
Home Ground: Coomera Anglican College. Juniors, Seniors and Veterans. Ring
for details of venue, training and game times.
Roosters Hockey Club (formerly North Gold Coast Roosters Hockey Club)
E [email protected]
W roostershockey.com.au
Has a strong senior club with at least one team in each grade, both mens and
womens, and a very large base of juniors affiliated. Always looking for new
players and we welcome players of any skill level.
Runaway Bay Dolphins Baseball Club
106 Paradise Pde Paul Scanlan Oval, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 0419 765 992
E [email protected]
W runawaybay.baseball.com.au
Coaching for all players of all ages from experienced to those learning the basic
skills: Juniors 5-17 years, Mixed Seniors (men and women) 16 years and over to
Masters. Clubhouse; canteen; diamond; member parking. Season from October to
March.
Runaway Bay Soccer Club Inc
10 Lae Drv, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0406 423 424
E [email protected]
W runawaybaysoccerclub.com.au
Junior, Senior and Women's Soccer teams. Ring for further details of training and
competition times. Clubhouse for hire.
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Southport Sharks Australian Rules Football Club
111 Musgrave Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 1155
E [email protected]
W southportsharks.com.au
Football field hire for sports and training area. Full facilities available on site.
Southport Tigers Senior Rugby League Football Club
201 Queen St Owen Park, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5532 1000
E [email protected]
See website for info on play for U6 - U17 juniors. Licensed club and field at Queen
Street. Club premises for hire for private functions. For Seniors Club Ph 5532
1000 and for wet weather update Ph 5581 7827.
Surfers Paradise Baseball Club
60 Allchurch Ave Sir Bruce Small Park, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 0411 755 776
E [email protected]
W surfersbaseball.com
Juniors (8 - under 18 years), Seniors (A, B and C grades), Masters (over 35) and
Womens (open). Facilities include: clubhouse, canteen and bar, two diamonds,
batting tunnel and machines, spectator viewing area etc.
Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club
Fremar street Albert Park, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5538 7691
E [email protected]
W surfersparadiserugby.com.au
Ring for information on training and games times. Please direct all Senior
enquiries to: Tristan Stent 0400 642 083 / email: [email protected] and all
Junior enquiries to: Scott Williams 0439 259 775 / email: [email protected]
Tugun Jets Soccer Club
35 Boyd St Betty Diamond Oval, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5598 1388
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E [email protected]
W tugunjets.com
Seniors and juniors play on Sat. Please ring for further information on training.
Postal address: PO Box 232, Tugun.
Tugun Rugby League Football Club
44 Boyd St, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 2760
E [email protected]
W tugunleaguesclub.com.au
Club located at Boyd St Tugun. Senior and junior clubs. Dining and entertainment.
Poker machines, Chinese restaurant. Ring for details of training and play.
Tweed Coolangatta Junior Australian Football Club
57 Miles Street Len Peak Oval, KIRRA QLD 4225
P 0409 051 161
E [email protected]
W tweedcoolangattajafc.com.au
Organised matches for the season. Coaching clinics. Public and private schools.
For AFL Gold Coast Juniors Ph 5578 2825.
Tweed Heads Soccer Club Inc
P 07 5524 8141
E [email protected]
Senior, junior and women's club. Ground situated at Arkinstall Park, Cunningham
St, Tweed Heads South. Ring for details of training and game times.
Indoor Sports
Academy Of Yang Tsin Su
90 Michigan Dr, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0432 951 228
E [email protected]
W ytsacademy.com
Yang Tsin Su is a comprehensive training of body, mind and energy. Classes
range from Soft Style Energy Training to Martial Arts Hard Style and Weapon
Styles including Sword, Long Staff etc.
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All Women Self Defence
Oxenford State School Hall Oxenford, GOLD COAST QLD
P 0432 951 228
W ytsacademy.com
Practical, essential self protection for women. Classes cover easy to remember,
highly effective self defence techniques, specifically designed to empower women.
You gain the skills, tactics and strategies to avoid or survive a violent attack.
Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Inc
12 Nielsens Rd, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0417 780 905
E [email protected]
W akka.com.au
The AKKA's purpose is the teaching and developing students of Kyokushin
Karate. No prejudices are made for race, religion, affiliation or whatever reason.
Australian National Tae Kwon-Do Gold Coast
84 Pacific Ave, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5527 7156
E [email protected]
W nationaltaekwondo.net
17 locations - Gold Coast. Maximise physical, self-defence skills and mental
development. Values taught: goal setting, self-esteem, persistence, positive
attitude, self-confidence, self-discipline etc. Separate adult/teen, children and
beginners classes.
Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy
16 Pinter Dr Unit 4, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0404 622 574
E [email protected]
W axisjj.com.au
Classes suitable for kids from 8 years up through to adults of any level of fitness
or experience combining Japanese Ju-Jutsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling to
develop every student's ability. 20 classes per week.
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CAQ Gold Coast/Tweed Region
P 07 5573 1331
W croquetqld.org
Conducts tournaments. Promotes the game of croquet and associated mallet
games. Eight affiliated clubs.
Carrara Indoor Stadium
Nerang-Broadbeach Rd, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5581 1517
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Regularly used for sporting activities from soccer to basketball to figure skating.
Four courts, public facilities. Lights and grandstand.
Coolangatta Tweed Ten Pin
P 07 5536 1606
E [email protected]
Ten Pin Bowling centre. Senior Social league held Mon and Thu at 2pm. Open to
public for bowling 7 days a week (e.g.) Sun - Thu from 8.30am - late and Fri / Sat
from 8.30am - late.
Dynamic Taekwondo Academy
Sports & Leadership Excellence Centre, Cnr Sports Dr & Morala Ave, RUNAWAY
BAY QLD 4216
P 0403 052 973
E [email protected]
W tkdqld.com
Government accredited instructors. Classes at Runaway Bay. Phone Stephen for
details.
FitLife Martial Arts
P 07 5559 2894
E [email protected]
W fitlifehealth.com.au
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FitLife provides you with many options for enhancing your fitness, health,
longevity, protection and self-development on the physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual levels.
Go Bowling Ashmore
137 Currumburra Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 6433
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttenpin.com.au
The coolest fun on the coast. Open 7 days from 9am till late. Fully licensed cafe;
amusement machines; pro-shop and coaching; party and groups. Learn to bowl.
Online shop.
Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate
14 Harper St Unit 5, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 1300 557 578
E [email protected]
W gckarate.com.au
Offers traditional Karate training in a fun, family friendly atmosphere. Age specific
classes: Little champions, Junior, Senior Family Karate; Weapons; Holiday
Program. Fully equipped matted training area.
Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association Inc. - Carrara
Carrara Indoor Stadium, Nerang Broadbeach Rd,, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5594 4108
E [email protected]
W websites.sportstg.com
Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association (GCCRBA) caters to all family
members. From little kids to old has-beens. Male or female, disabled athletes.
Basketball is a fun sport that has high engagement. Contact us with any queries
you may have.
Martial Arts
Burleigh Masonic Hall, 6 First Avenue PCYC Broadbeach Waters, BURLEIGH
HEADS QLD 4220
P 0407 959 402
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E [email protected]
W goldcoastgojukarate.com
Gold Coast Goju Karate, self defence and fitness for all ages. Member of
Seiwakai International and Japan Karate Federation Goju Kai.
Gold Coast Indoor Sport
9 Dominions Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 3766
E [email protected]
W indoorsport.com.au
3 court complex comprising cricket, netball, soccer and dodgeball. Night
competitions. Social games. Licensed club rooms. Open 9.30am 'til late. Facilities
for hire.
Gold Coast Jujitsu Academy
22 Shilloto St Southport 4215 Unit 1, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 2453
E [email protected]
W
Teaching self-defence and martial arts to adults and children. Non-profit. Classes
Mon and Fri from 5pm-6pm.
Gold Coast Table Tennis Assoc (Gold CoastTTA)
Lot 1 Herbertson Drv, MOLENDINAR QLD 4214
P 07 5597 1633
E [email protected]
W goldcoasttabletennis.org.au
Provides a professional table tennis facility on the Gold Coast; 14 competition
standard tables; canteen; hall hire for group bookings; Weekly usage by members
for social fixtures and coaching. Social play every Sat. Adult and Junior coaching.
Parking.
Helensvale Calisthenic Dance Academy
Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drv, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0412 980 989
E [email protected]
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W helensvalecalisthenics.com
A sport that is unique to Australia. Learn elements of dance, gymnastics, ballet,
singing and acting. This sport also develops confidence, coordination, strength,
grace and team spirit along with musical appreciation. Meet new friends while
having fun.
Impact Pro Wrestling
44 Dominions Rd Ashmore PCYC, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0449 185 447
E [email protected]
W ipwaustralia.com.au
Based on the Gold Coast with more than 35 years experience in training men,
women and teenagers. Custom built training facility (complete with full sized pro
wrestling ring) operates 4 days a week.
Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast
P 0404 462 415
E [email protected]
W kyokushinkarategoldcoast.com.au
Provide quality, progressive instruction with structered guidelines in a caring, safe
environment.
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre - Indoor Bowls
370 Marine Pde, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 1433
E [email protected]
Over 50s centre with weekly activities including table tennis, yoga, indoor bowls,
craft, art, knitting and crochet, scrabble, tai chi, weekly concerts and 500, canasta
and rummy.
Lawson Street Southport Seniors Indoor Bowls
6 Lawson Street Community Hall, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 1172
Indoor Bowls for Seniors (Mixed). Play on Tue from 8.30am - 11.30am and also
play on Thu from 8.30am - 11.30am at the Community Hall, Lawson St, Southport.
Morning Tea provided. All welcome.
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Liz Collett's Gold Coast Line Dancers
P 0412 598 911
W linedance.com.au
Day and evening dance classes for all levels in Southport, Arundel and Bellvue
Park Primary School for fitness, fun and social interaction. Beginner classes
change periodically.
Mile High Karate
48 Junction Rd, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 07 5522 0755
E [email protected]
W milehighkarate.com
Would you like to discover the secret formula - the tried and true system that will
help your son or daughter develop unshakeable self-confidence, rock solid selfesteem and laser sharp focus? Call us.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Indoor bowls and social club. Meet and play each Sat morning and afternoon.
Please ring for more information or see our website.
Scorpian Gym
3 Surfers Ave, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 0450 223 757
E [email protected]
W frankgiorgi.com
Muay Thai Classes are taught by Multiple World Champion Arslan Magomedov
and Frank Giorgi. Scorpian International Mauy Thai College has been established
as a Muay Thai gym on the Gold Coast since 2008.
Seahawks Gold Coast Basketball Assoc
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium, Sports Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5500 5114
E [email protected]
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W seahawksgc.com.au
Basketball competitions and training programs for children and adults. Postal
address: PO Box 1144, Runaway Bay 4216.
Super Performance Centre
2 Middleton St, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5532 8429
E [email protected]
W superperformancecentre.com.au
To provide wide range of activities at one centre e.g. circus classes, gymnastic
classes, sports acrobatics classes, cheer leading classes, school holiday
programs. From 18 month old to adults, aerial classes for beginners to advance.
Surfers Paradise Ten Pin Bowling
3184- 3228 Surfers Paradise Blvd Lev 1 Paradise Centre, SURFERS PARADISE
QLD 4217
P 07 5538 5222
E [email protected]
W surferstenpin.com.au
Open daily 9am 'till midnight. 16 Lanes. Ring for further information of facilities.
XAQ Shin - Kung Fu
118 Oxley Dr Unit 2, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 0421 616 446
E [email protected]
W monkxumastery.com
Learn the basics of Kung Fu. Perfect for beginners, children, teens and women.
One on one and group sessions. Please contact us for times.
Outdoor Sports
Surf Life Saving Queensland South Coast Branch
60 Township Drive Unit 1, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 07 5566 1011
E [email protected]
W lifesaving.com.au
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Surf life saving activities encompassing twelve Redlands and Gold Coast clubs
south from Point Lookout to Burleigh Heads.
Ashmore BMX
115 Currumburra Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5597 1737
E [email protected]
W ashmorebmx.com.au
Located on the corner of Cotlew St and Currumburra Rd., Ashmore. Track phone
5597 1737 is only answered when the club is operating.
Beach Volleyball Gold Coast
P 0412 736 684
E [email protected]
W beachvolleyballgoldcoast.com
Social and competitive Beach Volleyball for anyone from 8 to 80. Learn from
scratch or improve your skills in a friendly, fun and supportive environment.
Benowa Bowls Club Inc
Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5597 1011
E [email protected]
W benowabowlsclub.com.au
Bowls club for men and women. Social and competition bowling; barefoot bowls
Fri nights and Sun; bistro; free function room hire; poker machines; visitors
welcome.
BMX Queensland
P 07 3245 3012
W bmxq.org.au
State body responsible for the growth of the sport BMX in Queensland. There are
32 clubs located across the state with members aged from 4 years to over 60
years. Check the website for club required.
Border Striders
P 07 5570 6291
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E [email protected]
W borderstriders.net
Athletics, running, recreation, health and fitness club etc. Google Border Striders
for further information.
Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed
35 Township Drive, WEST BURLEIGH QLD 4219
P 07 5520 1273
E [email protected]
W gctbowls.org.au
Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed is a voluntary non-profit organisation dedicated to the
co-ordination of the 23 lawn bowls clubs on the Gold Coast.
Broadbeach Cats
18 Dunlop Crt, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5572 3255
E [email protected]
W broadbeachcats.com.au
Home of the Broadbeach Cats Australian Rules Football and the Broadbeach
Robina Cricket Clubs. Caters for all grades from juniors through to seniors and
oldboys. Club has gaming machine facilities and dinner Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
nights.
Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc
16 Chelsea Ave, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5536 5658
W gateball.com.au
Association croquet (Tue, Thu and Sat), Golf Croquet (Mon, Wed and Sat),
Ricochet (Mon) and Gateball (Wed, Fri and Sun) are played. Visitors welcome.
New members receive free coaching. Please telephone for further details.
Gold Coast and District Rugby Referees' Association (GCDRRA) Inc
P 0414 807 324
E [email protected]
W gcdrra.com.au
Ring for information.
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Gold Coast Branch Past Presidents Bowls Association
P 07 5599 5381
E [email protected]
Club for past presidents of any bowls club. Play at different clubs monthly. New
members welcome.
Gold Coast District Golf Assoc (Gold CoastDGA)
P 0421 630 180
E [email protected]
W gcdga.com.au
Co-ordination of registered golfers and Golf Clubs on the Gold Coast.
Competition: Pennants, Championships, Interdistrict.
Gold Coast Lawn Bowls and Community Club Inc
14 Kalimna Drv, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5531 7681
E [email protected]
Social and competition bowls. Poker machines, licensed club. Bistro open from
Wed - Sat in the evenings from 5.30pm.
Gold Coast Little Athletics
Pizzey Park Pizzey Drive, MIAMI QLD 4220
E [email protected]
W goldcoastlittleathletics.com.au
Track and field for 6 years - 17 years. To develop children of all abilities by
promoting positive attitudes and a healthy lifestyle through family and community
involvement. Friendly competition Fri night. Sessions during the week.
Gold Coast Masters Athletics
1 Parklands Dr, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 1717
E [email protected]
W mastersathletics.com.au
Ring for details of events including Pan Pacific Masters Games. Based at the Gold
Coast athletic track at Griffith University Campus. Train: on Sun 7am at the track.
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Gold Coast Tweed Motorsporting Club Inc. (Gold CoastTMC Inc)
1 Mudgeeraba Road, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0419 495 174
E [email protected]
W gctmc.org.au
Motorkhana, Autocross and rally competitions. Social activities. General meeting
held at Merrimac High School, Dunlop Crt. at 7.15pm on the 3rd Wed of each
month.
Hinterland District Netball Assoc Inc (HDNA)
Lot 42 Somerset Dr, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5522 7655
E [email protected]
W hdnetball.org.au
Netball for adults and children: Novas (6-11), Juniors (11-17), Mixed, Ladies and
Cadets. Ground at Firth Park, Somerset Drv., Mudgeeraba. Ring for further
information on play and practice.
Hinterland Field Archers Inc
Lot 2 Hymix Rd, GAVEN QLD 4211
P 0405 635 089
E [email protected]
W hinterlandarchery.org.au
Field Archery consists of using various types of bows to hit score zones on targets
situated in the field at varying distances. Club and sanctioned shoots at various
clubs. Family sport from 5-70 years. Advice on equipment and safe use.
Horse Riding School Hope Island (Gold Coast Equestrian Centre)
212 Stewart Rd Gold Coast Equestrian Centre, CLAGIRABA QLD 4211
P 0447 144 227
E [email protected]
W goldcoastequestrian.com.au
Come and learn horse riding on our horses, or with your own horse. Great
facilities, dressage and jumping arena. Ages from 5 years to adults. Group and
private lessons. Weekdays and Sat mornings.
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Little Kickers Gold Coast
215 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5535 8640
E [email protected]
W littlekickers.com.au
Focus is very much on fun - national network of informal yet professionally run
soccer training classes where enthusiastic boys an girls (18 months-7th birthday)
are given a helping hand.
Motorcycling Queensland
P 07 3281 2255
E [email protected]
W mqld.org.au
Motorcycle sport.
Nerang Squash and Fitness Centre
43 Station Rd, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1888
E [email protected]
Competitive teams and social competitions, gymnasium. Junior coaching program
and competition.
Northern Gold Coast Netball Assoc
P 0422 308 279
E [email protected]
W northerngoldcoast.netball.asn.au
Sat Junior competition for under 7 years to under 17 years. Wed night Indoor
competition for under 14 years to Seniors.
Orienteering Queensland Inc
P 1300 799 736
E [email protected]
W oq.asn.au
Orienteering is a sport, which combines pleasant outdoor recreation with map
reading and navigational skills.It involves navigating though the bush, parks or
streetswith the aid of a specially produced map and orienteering compass.
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Pan Pacific Masters Games and Gold Coast Airport Marathon (Events
Queensland Gold Coast)
105 Upton St, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5668 9888
E [email protected]
W mastersgames.com.au
Events Queensland Gold Coast manage both the Pan Pacific Masters Games and
the Gold Coast Airport Marathon so please phone above number for any
information required.
Paradise Radio Yacht Club
Lakeside Drive, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 0431 930 744
E [email protected]
W pryc.com.au
Radio control (RC) sailing boat racing is fun for everyone. It is a socially engaging,
mind stimulating activity for people of all ages from 14 to 84+ years. No sailing
knowledge is required to start.
Phoenix Netball Club Gold Coast
Sports Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0401 387 432
E [email protected]
W phoenixnetballclubgc.com.au
Training on Wednesday between 5-6pm. Find us on Facebook: Phoenix Netball
Club Gold Coast.
Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc
1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, WOONGOOLBA QLD 4207
P 0421 795 608
E [email protected]
W tennisqueensland.com.au
Cricket grounds available with interclub competitions held each year. Club phone
number 5546 2190.
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Pistol Shooting Queensland
P 07 3395 1322
E [email protected]
W pistolshootingqld.org
Check website or ring for further information of Sport of Pistol Shooting in
Queensland. Postal address: PO Box 306, Carina 4152.
Pizzey Park Netball Club Inc
80 Pacific Ave Pizzey Park, MIAMI QLD 4220
E [email protected]
W pizzeyparknetballclub.com.au
Ring for details of training times, age groups etc. Like us on Facebook.
Pro-One Tennis Academy
198 Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 7844
E [email protected]
W pro-onetennis.com.au
Public Court hire. Adult Clinics and social groups. Fixtures / competition. Fitness
sessions. Junior development.
Queensland Athletic League Inc
75 Brighton Pde C12-1, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5571 2949
E [email protected]
Conducts athletic carnivals throughout the state; this includes the Gold coast
Australia Day Gift. Ring for details of events for juniors, open and masters.
Queensland Australian Shuffleboard Association
P 07 5536 3781
6 courts Showcase on the Beach, Coolangatta; 10 courts Pines Lane, Elanora; 2
courts Hope Island. A non-contact, non-aggressive sport suitable for families of all
ages. Overseas visitors welcome.
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Queensland Oztag Gold Coast
P 1300 469 824
W queenslandoztag.com.au
A fast paced, non-contact form of Rugby League using the tagging system.
Senior, junior and mixed teams. Ring or check website for information on teams
Labrador and Miami.
Race and Fitness Walking Group
1 University Drive, PARKWOOD QLD 4214
P 0419 657 671
E [email protected]
Meet: City of Gold Coast Athletics Track at 5pm Thu for technique and speed
work and other times for road walks. Included is the Championships at Pizzey
Park. All ages (Little Athletics to Masters) and abilities catered for.
Robina Bowls Club Inc
263 Ron Penhaligon Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 1011
E [email protected]
W clubrobina.com.au
Men's and ladies Bowls Club. Barefoot bowls and lawn bowls coaching every Sun
from 12pm to 5pm. Gold Coin donation.
Robina Braves Baseball Club
189 Ron Penhaligan Way, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0419 765 995
E [email protected]
W robinabraves.com
Juniors / Seniors / Women's and Masters teams: Family oriented club catering to
all ages and levels of experience. T-Ball (under 8 years). Baseball is played all
year round. Facilities: licensed premises, barbecue area, canteen, clubhouse,
diamond, playground.
RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball
P 0409 612 009
E [email protected]
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W rollerblaze.com
Social wheelchair basketball. All equipment provided. Saturday mornings and
Thursday night social competition. All details on the website.
Runaway Bay Amateur Athletics Inc
12 Lae Pl, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 4903
E [email protected]
Summer and winter competition and training at athletic track Lae Drv., Runaway
Bay.
Runaway Bay Little Athletics
12 Lae Pl, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0402 176 370
E [email protected]
W rbla.com.au
Track and field programme for children aged 5 - 17yrs. Season: September to
March. Please consult our website for complete information. Athletes must be
registered prior to their first day of competition. Email enquiries preferred.
Runaway Bay Tennis Centre [Pro-One]
10 Lae Drv, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5537 7844
E [email protected]
W pro-onetennis.com.au
We service everything to do with tennis from junior tennis to adults. Racquet
repairs. In-house and inter-club competitions. Pro-shop. 9 courts / 8 flood lit on 3
different surfaces. Year round full or part-time program. Various programs. Top
facility.
Southport Carrara Netball Assoc Inc
166 Benowa Rd, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 5195
E [email protected]
W scna.org.au
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Office open Mon-Fri from 9am-2pm. Senior and Junior competitions. Player
development program. Junior teams and individual players welcome from 7-14
years.
Southport Runners and Walkers Inc
Southport Aquatic Centre., SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0409 645 321
E [email protected]
W southportrw.org
Promotes fitness and health in the community. Meet Sun mornings at our club
room behind the statue of the girl on the hill holding a teddy bear. Distances 5km
though to 20kms. Informal and friendly in its approach.
Southport Squash Court
69 Nerang St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 5756
Social and competition teams, seniors and juniors. Coaching available. Licensed
bar. Open from 10am Mon-Sat and also Sun and early mornings by appointment.
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia - Gold Coast and Hinterland
Branch Inc
P 07 5598 1543
E [email protected]
Promotion and education of shooting and hunting skills. Trainer, safety instructors
and assessors.
Tennis Gold Coast Inc - Queens Park Tennis Centre
19 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 8566
W tennisgoldcoast.com
Tennis Gold Coast provides competitions, tournaments, school challenges and
inter-district shield days to help promote and provide the sport of tennis for all age
groups on the Gold Coast. Ph: 5532 8566.
Varsity Gymnastics
17 Crown Court Unit 1, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
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P 07 5568 0998
E [email protected]
W varsitygymnastics.com.au
State of the art fully equipped artistic gymnastics centre. Classes Mon-Sat. Full
time gymnastics centre. Classes for ages from 3.5 years to adults.
Volleyball Queensland
P 07 3367 1991
E [email protected]
W qva.org.au
Volleyball competition and coaching. Ring for information of Gold Coast
competitions.
Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club Inc
257 Golden Four Drv, BILINGA QLD 4225
P 07 5534 1263
W bilingaslsc.com
Surf club, life saving education, competitions. Beach patrols September to May.
Nippers. Licensed club. Venue for hire to suit 60 people. New members welcome.
BMD Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
51 Garfield Tce, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5539 8091
E [email protected]
W bmdnorthcliffe.com.au
Junior and senior surf life saving club. Life saving and surf sports. Junior activities.
Supporters club. Licensed bar and bistro. Gaming machines.
Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club
27 Broadbeach Blvd, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5593 8084
E [email protected]
W lifesaving.com.au
Surf Life Saving Club and facilities. Promotes education proficiency in the surf and
has beach patrols. Function Room for hire: for bookings please ring 5539 8084.
For Surf Club Ph 5527 5154.
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Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club
53-55 Goodwin Trce, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 2419
E [email protected]
W slsa.asn.au
Surf Club at Goodwin Trce., Burleigh Heads. Professional coaching is offered to
all competitive members from aged 10 yrs through to masters.
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club
66 Marine Pde, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 8474
E [email protected]
W coolangattaslsc.com.au
Surf life saving education/competition. Club at Marine Parade, Coolangatta.
Nippers. Supporters club Ph 5536 4648. Family bistro, bar and gaming machines.
Dining balcony overlooking surf.
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club
741 Pacific Parade, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 2241
W currumbinslsc.com.au
Provide life saving facilities at Currumbin Beach. Surf club and competition.
Supporters club Bar and restaurant Ph 5534 2932. Currumbin Beach Vikings
Junior Surf Life Saving Club Ph 5598 3011 (Sun morning only).
Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club
172 Hedges Ave, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5575 3668
E [email protected]
W mermaidslsc.org.au
Friendly and family orientated club with established programs in surf sports, youth
development and Nippers. Supporters Club Ph 5575 3211; Restaurant Ph 5575
3657. Facilities, food and service. Functions. Visitors welcome. Large bistro.
Gaming machines.
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Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club
8 Lavarack Rd, NOBBY BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5578 6680
E [email protected]
W nobbysbeachsurfclub.com.au
Junior and senior Surf Life Saving Club. Supporters club. Membership available.
Build lifelong friendships. Licensed facilities, bar and bistro, gaming, Keno and
TAB Phone 5578 6680.
North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club
46-48 Pacific Pde, KIRRA QLD 4225
P 07 5536 2876
E [email protected]
W northkirra.com
Nippers (5 - 14 years), Cadets (15 - 18 years), Seniors. Training programs
available to senior members. Life Saving education and competition. Bar and
Bistro. Social club / Supporters club.
Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club
117 Jefferson Lane, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 2180
E [email protected]
W palmbeachslsc.asn.au
Surf Life Saving club. Bronze competition. Carnivals. Junior and senior clubs.
Nippers aged from 6 - 13 years. Active patrolling from age 14 years. Bistro and
gaming machines.
Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club
2 Snapper Rocks Dr, COOLANGATTA QLD 2535
P 07 5536 6390
E [email protected]
W rainbowbayslsc.com
Surf Life Saving Club education and competition. Showers for patrolling members.
For Rainbow Restaurant Ph 5599 4866. Bar and gaming machines.
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Southport Surf Life Saving Club
Lot E MacArthur Pde, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5665 3939
E [email protected]
W sslsc.net.au
Club at Macarthur Pde., Main Beach. Licensed facilities; bistro. Restaurant and
bar. Coaching and surfing contests for Juniors and Seniors. Nippers club.
Supporters club. Ring for further information.
Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc
1505 Gold Coast Hwy, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5576 5866
E [email protected]
W tallesurfclub.net.au
Supporters club. Licensed club with bistro, bar, gaming machines, keno, mini tab
and live entertainment. Nippers and Senior clubs. Open: 10am-12 midnight MonFri; Sat/Sun 8am-12 midnight. Postal address: PO Box 40, Elanora 4221.
The Surf Club Kurrawa
Old Burleigh Road, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5527 5660
E [email protected]
W kurrawasurf.com.au
Promotes proficiency in the surf. Lifesaving, education / training, surf sports.
Nippers also operate Sun at 8.30am - 11.30am during the season. Licensed club,
bistro, gaming machines.
Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Inc
29 O'Connor St, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 2888
E [email protected]
W tugunslsc.com.au
Surf Life Saving Club. Community work in general. Bar and catering facilities for
public functions, gaming machines. Open 10am-12 midnight. "Waves" Function
room. Supporters' Club. Nippers.
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Sports Clubs
All Champs Tennis Academy - Woongoolba
All Champs Tennis Academy, 1042 Stapylton Jacobs Well Road, WOONGOOLBA
QLD 4207
P 07 5546 2190
E [email protected]
W allchampstennis.com.au
We are a small tennis training facilities offering tennis coaching and programs to
the wider community.
Allstars Netball Club - Gold Coast Inc. - Ashmore
166 Benowa Road, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 0410 458 703
E [email protected]
W allstarsnetball.org.au
Allstars provides the opportunity for junior and senior players to play netball
locally. We are a family-orientated club promoting player development and team
spirit while enjoying team sport.
Benowa Bowls Club
Ashmore Road, BENOWA QLD 4217
P 07 5597 1011
E [email protected]
W benowabowlsclub.com.au
The little club with the big heart, Situated in heart of the Gold Coast, Benowa
Bowls Club has easy access to all areas of the Gold Coast. With our large carpark
we cater for large groups arriving by bus.
Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre - Burleigh Heads
P 07 5522 0755
E [email protected]
W blackbeltplus.com.au
Our programs help children develop confidence, respect, courage and discipline.
Parents - and teachers - notice a big difference from the first week. Plus it's fun!
BMW Motorcycle Owners Club (Gold Coast) Inc
P 0412 761 443
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E [email protected]
W bmwmocb.asn.au
A friendly, social club (other brands welcome).Members meet on 1st Sunday of
each month at View Cafe, Hinze Dam, Advancetown Rd. and on 4th Sunday a
day ride or occasional weekend away.
Bowls Queensland
P 07 3355 9988
E [email protected]
W bowlsqld.org
Bowls Queensland is the state authority for bowls in Queensland. Its main
purpose is the management, control and encouragement of lawn bowls in
Queensland.
Broadbeach Bowls and Community Club Inc
169 Surf Pde, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5531 5913
E [email protected]
W broadbeachbowlsclub.com.au
Home of the Broadbeach Bulls and venue for the Commonwealth Games 2018
with four championship bowling greens. Bowls coaching is available. The bistro is
open for lunch Tue-Sun and dinner 7 days. Licensed bar. Barefoot bowls any day.
Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc
16 Chelsea Ave, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5536 5658
W gateball.com.au
Gateball is played Wed, Fri and Sun. Visitors welcome. All playing equipment is
supplied. New members receive free coaching. Please telephone for further
details. Croquet web address - www.croquetGold Coasttr.com/broadbeach.html.
Broadbeach United Soccer Club
16 Chelsea Ave, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5531 7288
E [email protected]
W broadbeachunited.com.au
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Soccer club for junior boys and girls and seniors (ladies and men). Ground and
Club House located in Chelsea Ave., Broadbeach and available for private
functions. Fully licensed.
Burleigh Fire Dragons Club Inc
111 Christine Ave Burleigh Sports Club, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0402 043 117
Come along to Burleigh Fire Dragons. We train next to Burleigh Sports Club, 111
Christine Ave., on Tue / Thu from 6pm; Sat / Sun from 7am. Any fitness level. All
ages from 12 years+.
Burleigh Heads Amateur Fishing Club
75 Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
E [email protected]
Salt water fishing. Enquiries welcome. Large hall for hire. Further enquires contact
by email or post.
Burleigh Heads Bowls Club Inc
Connor Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 1023
E [email protected]
W burleighbowls.org.au
Bowls 6 days with Barefoot Bowls Sun and night Bowls.
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club Inc
1 Abelia St, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5576 2281
E [email protected]
W croquetqld.org
Days of Play: Mon: Ricochet 12pm for 12.30pm start; Wed: Association Croquet
8.45am for 9.00am start; Thu: Golf Croquet 12.45pm for 1pm start, Ricochet 8.309am; Sat: Association Croquet 8.45am for 9am start; Sun: Golf Croquet 12.45pm
for 1pm start.
Coolangatta Bowls Club
1 Scott St, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
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P 07 5536 6677
E [email protected]
W coolangattabowlsclub.com
Men's and Ladies social and competition bowls. Ring for days and times. We play
Barefoot bowls on Sun. For Roll-ups and coaching enquire at the bar.
Croquet
42 Lanham St, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 0490 302 194
E [email protected]
W croquetqld.org
Social and competition croquet. Croquet game types played are Golf croquet,
Ricochet croquet and Association croquet. Exercise for Body and Mind. Low
stress physical exercise. Played by all ages
Coomera Hope Island Cricket Club
25 Tamborine Oxenford Rd, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0402 987 698
E [email protected]
W chicc.net
Senior, Junior and Masters teams. Juniors from under 10's to under 17 years.
Ring or check the web site for days and times of play. Postal address: PO Box
183, Oxenford 4210.
Coomera Netball Club
P 0415 160 341
E [email protected]
W coomeranetballclub.com
Netball for all ages 7 - 17. Spots left. Train at Viney Park, Coomera (next door to
Boathouse Tavern). Play on Sat at the Northern Gold Coast Association at
Runaway Bay.
Currumbin Creek Canoe Club
P 07 5570 2735
E [email protected]
W currumbincreek.canoe.org.au
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Competition and recreational paddling for all age groups. Meets every Sat
morning at Thrower House, northern side of Currumbin Creek, just upstream of
Thrower Drive Bridge at 8am and other times as indicated on the website.
Currumbin District Horse Club
213 Galleon Way, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 0435 401 073
E [email protected]
W cdhc.com.au
An adult horse riding club. Agistment available to members with several
paddocks, stalls, wash bays and feed/tack shed. Round yards and Sporting arena.
Equestrian facilities and club house available for hire. Dressage competitions
throughout the year.
Currumbin Gymnastics and Dance Club
9 Villiers Drv Unit 2, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 1655
E [email protected]
W currumbingymnastics.com.au
Boys and girls recreational and competition gymnastics. Babygym, Kindygym,
gym fun. Trampolining, Cheerleading and dance. Adults Fun and fitness. Daily
classes Mon-Sat.
Currumbin Tennis Club
1 Nuban Street, CURRUMBIN WATERS QLD 4223
P 07 5534 1718
E [email protected]
W tennis.com.au
Social Tennis Club and courts for hire. Postal address: PO Box 4618 Elanora
4221. Ladies social tennis is played on Wed, Thu and Fri starting at 8.30am. New
members welcome. Any enquries please call 07 5534 1718.
Delta Gymnastics Gold Coast
Delta Gold Coast, Mick Veivers Way, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 3262 0066
E [email protected]
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W deltagym.com.au
Recreation and competition classes available for boys and girls at Owen Park,
Queen St., Southport. Ring for details of classes. Postal address: PO Box 477,
Clayfield 4011.
Discovery Park Tennis Club Inc
Cnr Discovery Drive & Wolvi Pl, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 0466 439 660
E [email protected]
W discoveryparktennis.net
Small club run by volunteers. 4 hardcourt / 2 synthetic grass tennis courts; 4
floodlit courts for night tennis. Social tennis Mon nights. Family fun days. Check
website for activities. For all Court Bookings Ph 5573 1329 Helensvale Golf Club.
Gold Coast Albert Junior Tennis Club Inc
135 Christine Avenue, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5576 2522
E [email protected]
W gcatennis.com.au
11 all weather courts. Day and night hire. Junior and adult coaching, junior
fixtures.
Gold Coast Archery Club Inc`
Golden Valley Road, TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY QLD 4228
P 0411 964 850
E [email protected]
W goldcoastarchery.com
Friendly welcoming club, shooting the target (olympic) archery disciplines.
Shooting times: 9am-noon every Sun.
Gold Coast Celtics Basketball Club Inc
Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0433 172 929
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
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Celtics Basketball Club is an affiliated club of Gold Coast City Regional Basketball
Association. Runs active programs for Miniballers, Juniors, Seniors, Veterans and
players with disabilities.
Gold Coast Clay Target Club
81 Gross Rd, WOONGOOLBA QLD 4207
P 07 5546 1368
W goldcoastclaytargetclub.com
Clay target shooting for persons over 14 years at Range 81, Gross Rd.,
Woongoolba. Sporting, Skeet and Trap practice available most Sat between
1.00pm and 5.00pm. Visit website for specific programs.
Gold Coast District Cricket Club "The Dolphins"
2 Priddeys Rd Kerrydale Oval, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 0421 636 923
E [email protected]
W goldcoastdolphins.com.au
Modern clubhouse. Excellent playing field and practice facilities. Experienced
coaching staff. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades as well as under 18's. For information
of play and venues please contact. Postal address: PO Box 723 Robina Qld 4226.
Gold Coast Goldstars Cycling Club
P 0412 434 323
E [email protected]
W goldstarscyclingclub.com
A Cycling Australia affiliated cycling club with members of all ages. Our Junior
Development Program is the only one of its kind on the Gold Coast with members
8-18 years.
Gold Coast Gymnastics Club Inc
70 Pacific Ave Pizzey Park Sporting Complex, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 3619
E [email protected]
W goldcoastgymnastics.com
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International standard training for gymnastics. All ages and abilities. Largest club
in Queensland. Highly qualified staff. Full complement of Olympic apparatus and
training aids. Operate: Mon-Fri 9-6pm Sat 8am-1pm. Classes: Miami, Tweed and
Coomera.
Gold Coast Horse and Carriage Club Inc
17 Heather St, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 07 5533 8239
E [email protected]
Group of pleasure drivers who meet 1st Sunday of the month (weather permitting)
at Schuster Park, Andrews, to get together and drive ponies and horses for
pleasure. Affiliated with the Australian Driving Society.
Gold Coast Kyokushin Karate Club
25 Tamborine-Oxenford Road, OXENFORD QLD 4210
P 0407 140 094
Ring for information of classes. Senior instructor 3rd Dan Black Belt Kyokushin
karate.
Gold Coast Masters Cycling Club Inc
P 0431 956 558
W goldcoastmasterscycling.com
We are a masters cycling club affiliated with Australian Veterans Cycling Council.
Our membership is open to males 35 years and over and females 30 years and
over.
Women's Sport
2/24 Pizzey Drive, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 0411 274 660
E [email protected]
W tennis.com.au
The Gold Coast Mid-Week Ladies Tennis Association organises one of the
strongest doubles tennis competitions for women in South East Queensland.
Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club Inc
P 07 5578 5290
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W gcmtb.com.au
The only club for downhillers and cross country riders alike on the Gold Coast.
Weekly social rides leave at 2.30pm from Just Ride Bike Shop, 15 Price St. Rides
are in the Nerang State Forest through.
Gold Coast Past Presidents Ladies Bowling Social Club
35 Tenth Ave Share 'n Care Centre, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5535 6444
E [email protected]
Bowls and social club for past presidents of ladies bowls clubs. Coach trips
arranged to different bowls clubs. Ring above number for meetings at Share 'n'
Care Centre, 10th Ave., Palm Beach on the 1st Mon of each month.
Gold Coast Pistol Club
85 Edmund Rice Dve, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5539 5984
E [email protected]
W goldcoastpistolclub.com.au
Shooting for all club members over 11 years. The only out door Pistol Club on the
Gold Coast. Shoot all Pistol disciplines available and officially registered.
Weekends at Gold Coast Range Edmund Rice Drv., Ashmore. Daily: 9am-5pm
except Sun: 10am-5pm.
Gold Coast Rifle Club Inc
P 0411 101 529
E [email protected]
W goldcoastrifleclub.com.au
Contact for venue, days and times of meetings or visit website. Open to any
member and / or interested persons over 16 years or under 16 years with
supervision.
Gold Coast Roller Sports Club Inc
229 Morala Ave, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0421 733 390
E [email protected]
W goldcoastrollersports.org.au
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Promoting artistic roller skating and speed skating at Runaway Bay Indoor Sports
Club, Sports Dr, Runaway Bay. See online for current calendar of events as well
as memberships.
Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club Inc
24 Pizzey Drv, MERMAID WATERS QLD 4218
P 07 5572 3422
Tennis Club for all members. Open to visitors. All ages welcome. Hire courts and
racquets. Licenced club. Full time manager. Contact Professional coach on Ph
5572 3422. Fully equipped pro-shop. Junior club and junior coaching.
Gold Coast Sport Fishing Club
E [email protected]
W goldcoastsportfishingclub.com.au
Home of the Gold Coast Flathead Classic fishing competition. Holds regular
members' meetings and fishing competitions. Check out our web site or Facebook
page for details.
Gold Coast Stock Sport Club Inc. - Home of the Austrian-Australian Club
3 Pines Lane, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 07 5534 7099
E [email protected]
W stocksportclubgoldcoast.com
A game played with a flat puck towards a mark on ice. Games played at
clubhouse 4 Pines Lane, Elanora.
Gold Coast Teachers Bowls Club
12 Jimmieson Ave, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5531 3093
E [email protected]
Monthly visit to other clubs. Ring for details of monthly program.
Gold Coast Turf Club
Lot 11 Racecourse Drv, BUNDALL QLD 4217
P 07 5538 1599
E [email protected]
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W gctc.com.au
Regular Raceday events. Ring for details of race meetings. Licensed restaurant
and bar facilities.
Gold Coast Veteran Golfers Association - Robina
P 0409 930 118
E [email protected]
Veteran golfers over 55 years of age.
Gold Coast Victory Athletics Club
1 University Drive, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5594 9329
E [email protected]
W facebook.com
Coaching and local competition and state championships in all track and field
events. Enters teams in state relays and Qld club championships. Males and
females from 12 years of age.
Gullivers Indoor Swim Gymnasium and Sports Centre
1 Fawn St, UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5561 7733
E [email protected]
W gulliverscoomera.com.au
25m Pool. Swim school. Squad training and school age care programs (before
and after school and vacation care). Fully equipped gym. Proficiency swim tests.
Recreation swimming.
Helensvale Bowls Club
20 - 28 Discovery Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 1491
E [email protected]
W clubhelensvale.com.au
Social and competition bowls. Gaming room, bistro, Cafe 22. Lunch and dinner 7
days. Live entertainment and gaming. Courtesy bus.
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Helensvale Golf Club
16 Wandila Drv, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 1329
E [email protected]
W helensvalegolf.com.au
Visitors welcome on our challenging 18 hole course. Daily competitions and social
play. Restaurant open for lunch and dinner 7 days and breakfast Sat - Sun.
Available for functions, corporate days, weddings etc.
Helensvale Netball Club
P 0432 604 277
W helensvalenetball.org
For Nova and Junior competition. Games played on Sat mornings at NGold
CoastNA, Runaway Bay. Training grounds at Viney Park Netball courts, Coomera.
Training Wed and Fri from 3.30pm.
Helensvale Pacific Pines Cricket Club
59 Parkes Drv, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5573 3313
E [email protected]
W helensvalecricketclub.com
Offer a family friendly competitive cricket club for residents all around the north
Gold Coast Region. Teams play in the Gabba Sporting Products Cup competition.
Refurbished clubhouse.
Kyokushin Karate
17 Applecross Way, ELANORA QLD 4221
P 0404 462 415
E [email protected]
W kyokushinkarategoldcoast.com.au
Our purpose is the teaching and development of Kyokushin Karate within
community based organisations. We are a not for profit organisation and our
instructors volunteer their time for their passion.
Labrador Hockey Club
129 Musgrave Ave Keith Hunt Park, LABRADOR QLD 4215
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P 07 5591 8990
E [email protected]
W labradorhockey.org.au
Change rooms and all amenities. 5 Hockey Fields, Baseball Diamond and
clubhouse. Labrador has its own synthetic field. Caters for females and males in
all junior and senior grades from aged 4 to veterans. 44 junior and 14 senior
teams.
Labrador Squash Centre
230 Turpin Rd, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 2428
E [email protected]
W labradorsquash.com
8 Courts. Licensed bar. Open Mon - Thu from 10am - 11.30pm, Fri 4pm - 6pm,
Sat 10am - 5pm. Sun 4-6pm. Racquetball, In-house "social", pennant and day
competitions. Junior coaching / games. Must book for courts.
McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls Club
20 Cayuga St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2755
E [email protected]
W nerangbowls.com.au
Ladies start play on Wed morning at 8.30am. Our club welcomes new members
whether established players or beginners. Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc Ph
5596 0844 is the home of McKenzie Park Bowls Club.
McKenzie Park Mens Bowls Club
20 Cayuga St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 2755
E [email protected]
W nerangbowls.com.au
Tue: Open Medley Pairs; Thu: Mens Triples; Fri: coaching by arrangement. Two
Greens. Pokies, licensed club, bistro dining. Bowls office open Mon 9am-11am.
Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc Ph 5596 0844
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Mermaid Beach Bowls Club
9 Markeri St, MERMAID BEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5572 3463
E [email protected]
W mermaidbowls.com.au
Mens and ladies lawn bowls club. Three greens. Ring for details of play. Lounge,
bar, bistro and function room. Keno, poker machines.
Miami Swimming Pool
80 Pacific Ave Pizzey Park, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 1300 773 053
E [email protected]
W cityaquaticsandhealth.com.au
Swimming Club meet at Miami swimming pool.
Miami Tennis Club
80 Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5572 2133
E [email protected]
W miamitennisclub.com.au
Social fixtures; Membership court hire; Tournaments; Coaching; Synthetic grass
courts. Comfortable airconditioned facilities for members and patrons. Ph Pro
Shop 5572 2133 for Pizzey Park. For Highway Courts at Ph 5572 3533.
Mudgeeraba and Hinterland Horse Trail Club Inc
382 Worongary Rd Frank Chaston Oval, GILSTON QLD 4213
P 0498 682 018
E [email protected]
W horsetrailclub.com.au
There is a club ride every 3rd Sun of the month and there is no age limit. We offer
a family fee membership. See our website for details of our rides and camps for
this year.
Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Inc
1 Somerset Drive, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
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P 07 5530 5834
E [email protected]
W mudgeerababowlsclub.com
Known as the 'Friendly' Bowls Club. We welcome bowlers of all ages, whether
experienced or new. Also welcome Social Members to enjoy our Club facilities.
Men's Day: Wed; Ladies Day: Thu and Social Bowls: Fri and Sat.
Mudgeeraba Hockey Club
P 0409 251 882
E [email protected]
W mudgeehockey.com
Senior and Junior teams. Also Hookin2Hockey/Minkey program Sat morning for
the youngest players.
Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts' Cricket Club
12 Nielsens Rd, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5594 1611
E [email protected]
W mndcc.com.au
Largest Senior and Junior Cricket Club on the Gold Coast. Check our website for
current information regarding sign-on and training days and upcoming events etc.
Physical address: Lot 2, Nielsens Rd., Carrara.
Mudgeeraba Pony and Hack Club
14 Worongary Rd, WORONGARY QLD 4213
P 07 5530 3730
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabaponyclub.com.au
To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected
with horses and riding and provide instruction in riding. Also to instill in members
the proper care of their animals.
Mudgeeraba Red Sox Baseball Club
Lot 42 Somerset Drv Firth Park Sporting Complex, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 0419 765 996
E [email protected]
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W mudgeeraba.baseball.com.au
Juniors 5 - 17 years, Mixed Seniors (Men and Women) 16 years and over.
Season from October to March. Club facilities include: clubhouse, diamond,
function centre, gym, canteen, bar, showers, playground and hall hire.
Mudgeeraba Tennis Club Inc
316 Mudgeeraba Rd, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 3652
E [email protected]
W tennis.com.au
Social tennis Mon and Thu mornings and Fri 7pm. Night tennis Mon 7pm. Visitors
welcome. Coaching can be arranged - Ph 0478 682 682. Vibrant progressive club.
For court hire phone 0478 682 682.
Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Inc
200 Musgrave Ave, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5532 1277
E [email protected]
W musgravebowls.com
Ladies and men's bowls. Fully licensed. Bistro (lunch daily; dinner six nights - no
Mon), poker machines, keno and bingo. Social membership. Live entertainment,
promotions and activities. Courtesy bus operates daily.
Nerang Aquatic Centre
34 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1976
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Please call for further information on the swim club.
Nerang BMX Club
20 Cayuga Sts, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0410 481 769
E [email protected]
W nerangbmx.com
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Junior, Senior sport. Newcomers welcome. The facility is totally maintained by
dedicated members and supporting businesses as well as grants applied for each
year.
Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc
20 Cayuga St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5596 0844
E [email protected]
W nerangbowls.com.au
Licensed club. Pokies, keno, ATM. Bistro lunch and dinner with specials Mon Sat. We are the Home of McKenzie Park Men's and McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls
Club Ph 5578 2755 Mon 9am - 11am for times of play.
Nerang Cycle Centre
1 Hope St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0416 311 643
E [email protected]
W goldcoastcats.com
We provide opportunities for racing for all levels of cyclists from juniors to adults.
Our junior development program is inclusive, challenging and fun and we
encourage and support our junior cyclists in seeking opportunities to test their
skills.
Nerang Tennis Club
Nerang - Southport Rd, NERANG QLD 4211
P 0411 154 353
W tennis.com.au
Social tennis, competition teams, internal competition and coaching. Courts for
hire day and night. Open 7days / nights from 7am-10pm.
Oxenford Pony Club
P 07 5596 6061
E [email protected]
W oxenfordponyclub.net
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To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected
with horses and riding. Rally days: 1st Sun and 3rd Sun of each month. Located at
Charlies Crossing Upper Coomera.
Palm Beach / Miami Squash Club
1 Thrower Drv PBC Olympic Pool Complex, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 07 5534 4188
E [email protected]
Competitive and social teams. 7 Courts. Club nights: Mon - Thu.
Palm Beach Boardriders Club
P 0410 936 974
E [email protected]
W surfingqueensland.com
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wed of every month at 7pm at Allstars clubrooms,
Mallawah Drive, Palm Beach. Surfing competition, training and coaching.
Competitions with other clubs.
Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club Inc
Sarawak Avenue, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0413 304 289
E [email protected]
W pbccc.com.au
Senior and junior teams. Teams in all divisions from 1sts to 5ths and over 40's.
Grounds at Salk Oval, Cnr Thrower Dr Palm Beach and Mallawa Dr, Palm Beach.
For Juniors: Ph 5535 0861.
Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Cricket Club
12 Sarawak Ave Salk Oval, PALM BEACH QLD 4221
P 0419 781 111
E [email protected]
W pbccc.com.au
Junior Cricket Club catering for ages under 10 to under 17 years. Also 'Have a Go'
(In2Cricket) for ages 6, 7 and 8 year olds.
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Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc
22 Thrush Ave, PARADISE POINT QLD 4216
P 07 5577 1948
E [email protected]
W paradisepointbowls.com
Lawn Bowls Juniors 12 - 18 years and Seniors 18 years+. 2 grass Greens and
spectacular under cover Green. Play all week. Play Mon on covered green
(bookings are essential). Bistro, poker machines, keno, entertainment. Licensed
club.
Paradise Point Sailing Club
26 The Esplanade, GOLD COAST QLD 4216
P 0407 145 397
E [email protected]
W ppscgc.com
A community based Sailing Club set up to offer the sport of sailing to children and
families of the Gold Coast. Fully accredited Yachting Australia training facility and
offer a wide variety of programs for both Junior and Senior Sailors.
Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc
1042 Stapylton-Jacobs Well Rd, WOONGOOLBA QLD 4207
P 0421 795 608
E [email protected]
W tennisqueensland.com.au
This complex offers 4 tennis courts. Social mixed fixtures. Always looking for new
players. Coach available. Phone Michael 0421 795 608 or club 5546 2190.
Queens Cricket Club
Lat / Lng : -27.960199/153.39650800000004, 53 Geoffrey Avenue, SOUTHPORT
QLD 4215
P 07 5532 4741
E [email protected]
W queenscricket.com
Ring for information on play for both junior and senior club members or visit
website. Players and social members welcomed equally.
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Runaway Bay Cricket Club Inc
2 Sports Drive, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 07 5529 0333
E [email protected]
W runawaybaycricketclub.com.au
6 Senior teams. Junior teams. Excellent facilities including: four synthetic training
nets, three grounds, playground, full catering and bar facilities. See website for
more details. Meets at club rooms, 2 Sports Drv., Runaway Bay.
Runaway Bay Netball Club
225 Morala Avenue, RUNAWAY BAY QLD 4216
P 0424 509 100
E [email protected]
W runawaybaynetball.com.au
Runaway Bay Netball Club enters team ranging from ages 5 to seniors (19 years
and above). To encourage fun and development through the game of netball.
Samurai Judo Club Gold Coast
56 Currumbin Creek Rd, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 0401 285 514
E [email protected]
W samuraijudo.com
Training times: 6-12 years Tuesday 4.30pm-5.30pm; 13 years to adults Tuesday
and Thursday 6pm-7.30pm, instruction by 5th Dan Black Belt. For fitness, fun,
sport self-confidence, character building, respect for self and others.
Seagulls Club
P 07 5587 9000
E [email protected]
Promotion of Rugby League. Licensed club facilities; fining; functions; free shuttle
bus and parking.
Southern Stars Calisthenics Club
565-599 Tallebudgera Creek Rd, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4228
P 07 5522 5013
E [email protected]
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W southernstarscal.com
Ballet, gymnastics, singing and dancing all in the one class. Competitions or
Recreational classes for 2 to 16 years at Mudgeeraba and Tallebudgera.
Southport Amateur Fishing Club Inc Est 1931
100 Marine Pde, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0417 607 790
E [email protected]
W safc.net.au
We meet on the 2nd Tue of the month at 7.30pm - 9pm on Marine Parade
(Bathing Pavillion) opposite Railway St. We promote the sport of fishing for the
future in the community with inter-club competitions and social events.
Southport Bowls Club
1 Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 2626
E [email protected]
W southportbowls.com.au
Southport Bowls Club welcome visitors. Bar facilities, Bistro and Games Room.
Ladies Bowls day on Thu; Tue to Sat Mixed Bowls. Closed Sun and Mon. Dinner
Wed and Fri and Lunch Tue-Sat. Large hall for hire.
Southport Croquet Club
1 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 4720
E [email protected]
Playing Days -Assocaiton Croquet Ricochet Mon, Wed Sat. 9.30 - 3pm Golf
Croquet 1pm - and Tuesday 9.30am - 3pm and Friday from 1PM Gateball
Saturday afternoon and Tuesday from 4pm.
Southport Flying Club Inc
Raintree Glenn, COOMBABAH QLD 4216
P 07 5594 7394
E [email protected]
W southportflyingclub.com
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Private flying club. Ordinary or social membership available by nomination. Club
rooms, with up-to-date modern facilities, is situated on the airfield. Various
functions held throughout the year.
Southport Junior Indoor Pistol Club
76 Ferry Rd Unit 1, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5531 1153
E [email protected]
W sipc.com.au
Caters for Juniors from 12 years - 18 years. Coaching. Indoor pistol shooting
range and club. Open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm.
Southport RSL MC Amateur Fishing Club
36 Scarborough Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 0414 766 247
E [email protected]
Open to members of RSL Memorial club. Social interaction and regular inter-club
contests. Annual presentation dinner. New members and juniors welcome.
Southport Sharks Swimming club
Somerset College, Sara Carrigan Crt,, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5564 9087
E [email protected]
W southportsharksswimclub.org.au
Social / Competitive swimming for swimmers 18 years and above conducted from
October to April on Sun commencing 8.30am at the Somerset College Aquatic
Centre, Sara Carrigan Crt Mudgeerabe. Family oriented club.
Southport Soccer Club (Warriors)
Ashmore Park, Tulla Place, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 6475
E [email protected]
W southportfc.com.au
Senior, Junior and Women's Soccer teams. Two full size and two junior fields.
Clubhouse and field at Ashmore Park, Mualla Drv., Ashmore. Function facilities,
Poker machines and Fri night meals.
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Southport Yacht Club Inc
Macarthur Parade, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 3500
E [email protected]
W southportyachtclub.com.au
Sporting organisation and sailing academy. Licensed club and marina facilities.
Southport-Labrador Cricket Club
54 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5571 5411
W southportlabradorcricket.com
Senior teams and Junior under 10's, 11's, 12's, 14's, 15's and 17's teams. Seniors
of all ages and experience levels welcome and catered for. Ring for training times.
Oval at Morrie Glasman Oval, Lot 15 Allied Drv., Arundel.
Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club
80 Pacific Ave, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 0409 550 445
E [email protected]
W sptc.com.au
Triathlon training: swimming, biking and running. Children's training also. Train at
Miami Pool at Pacific Parade, Burleigh Bears carpark, Pizzy Park athletics etc. for
Bike, Swim and Run. Winter/summer programs.
Tallebudgera Pony Club Inc
29 Andrews Rd, TALLEBUDGERA QLD 4229
P 0430 794 749
E [email protected]
W tallebudgeraponyclub.com
Provides instruction in riding and horsemanship and encourages young people to
ride and learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding. Club
grounds located at 29 Andrews Rd., Tallebudgera.
Ormeau Royals Netball Club
P 0439 325 759
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E [email protected]
W ormeau.qld.netball.com.au
Founded in 2012, the Ormeau Royals Netball Club has continued to grow at a
rapid rate with teams ranging in age from 5 through to Open grade. For 2017 we
have 20 teams in the NGCNA Competition.
Tugun Bowls and Community Club Inc
Kaleena Street, TUGUN QLD 4224
P 07 5534 1245
E [email protected]
W tugunbowls.com.au
Bowls club for ladies and men also juniors (boys and girls). Competitions and Club
Championships. Licensed club facilities and bowling greens. Poker machines.
Tweed Heads Croquet Club Inc
P 02 6672 2521
E [email protected]
Competitive / social croquet. Mon 9am-11.30am - Richochet Croquet; Tue 4pm
and Sat 1.30pm - Golf Croquet; Thu and Sat 9.30am-noon - Association and
Richochet Croquet; lessons provided.
Tweed Heads Pony Club Grounds
P 07 5524 3575
E [email protected]
Pony Club ground, equipment and canteen facilities.
Tweed Heads Tennis Club Inc
P 07 5524 3541
Courts at Cunningham St., Tweed Heads. Social and competition tennis.
Coaching. 12 Courts with lighting. Tennis courts for hire.
Twin Towns Services Diggers Swimming Club
P 07 5599 2052
Swims on Sun from 8.30am-10.30am at Oasis pool all year round. Pool is heated
during winter.
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Twin Towns Services Fishing Club
P 07 5599 8171
E [email protected]
Twin Towns Services Club supplies 15horsepower Tinnies free for members. Boat
licence assistance. Monthly competition, social fishing nights, barbecues.
Sensational seafood lunch after you weigh-in at 3 comps.
Twin Towns Services Masters Swimming Club
P 07 5524 1357
Swim Tue, Thu and Sat mornings at Oasis Pool all year round. Annual swimming
carnival October. Pool is heated during winter.
Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club
P 0414 785 080
E [email protected]
W nrcc.canoe.org.au
Competition for all ages. Members from 12 - 70 years. Small club with friendly
members. Coach for learners and technique improvements. Sat morning training
now at Varsity Lakes followed by chat and coffee.
Varsity Vipers Basketball Club
198 Varsity Parade Varsity College Sports Stadium, VARSITY LAKES QLD 4227
P
E [email protected]
W activehealthy.com.au
Varsity Vipers welcomes children of all ages from beginner to representative level.
We provide a fun, competitive, learning environment and welcome you to join us
for Skills Training on Sat mornings. First visit - Free.
Wharf andTweed Heads Bowls Club Ltd
P 07 5536 3800
E [email protected]
Four outdoor greens and full-sized eight rink. Fully aircon. indoor bowling green.
Dining facilities, bands and floorshows. Must be over 18. Free bus service from
Runaway Bay to Tweed Heads.
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Woongoolba Bowls Club Inc
Cabbage Tree Point Road, STEIGLITZ QLD 4207
P 07 5546 2258
Barefoot social bowls the last Sun of each month. Mufti competition every Tue.
Ladies Club day every Thu. Bar and restaurant facilities. Visitors and guests
welcome.
Transport Services
Community Transport
Able Australia - Southport
13 Sykes Court, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5571 0344
E [email protected]
W ableaustralia.org.au
Transport assistance for people who are living in their own homes and are: frail
aged and over 65 years; younger with disabilities; and carers of these people
(within the northern Gold Coast region). Telephone 1300 780 233.
Care and Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish
3 Sunlight Drv, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 6318
Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and
visit the lonely or incapacitated.
Care and Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish
P 07 5578 1513
Visitation, transport, odd jobs, home help for sick and incapacitated, chronic
diseases and elderly people. Help by volunteers.
Care and Concern - Surfers Paradise
50 Fairway Drv, CLEAR ISLAND WATERS QLD 4226
P 0474 211 908
E [email protected]
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Volunteer transport service for the elderly to go to medical and health related
appointments only.
Feros Care
Level 3 Suite 303 The Strand 80 Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 1300 763 583
E [email protected]
W feroscare.com.au
Our services include Residential Care, Respite Care and Community Care,
nursing, personal, domestic, respite care, Transport, wellness and lifestyle
services are available through our numerous care programs.
Gold Coast Cabs - Council Cab Service
P 13 1008
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Council Cab service assists older people and those with a disability travel by taxi
to their local shopping centre on Tue, Wed and Thu for $2 each way. Door to door
service. Visit the website to register for this service.
Gold Coast Community Transport Inc
201 Queen St, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 3312
E [email protected]
W gcrs.com.au
Two buses for group bookings with wheelchair loading facilities available to
groups of people on the Gold Coast with disabilities. Must make an application for
bookings. Have drivers.
Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc
115 Currumburra Rd Unit 12, ASHMORE QLD 4214
P 07 5539 3733
E [email protected]
W transcord.com.au
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Community transport (medical appts etc. - excludes shopping) for HACC eligible
clients and younger people with disabilities and their carers and also the frail
aged. Contact for assessment Mon-Fri. Postal address: PO Box 4207, Ashmore.
Volunteering Services Australia
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 0688
E [email protected]
W vsaustralia.org.au
Provide transport options for HAAC eligible clients. Also run community transport
projects: Cancer Treatment Service, Council Cab Shopping Services in
conjunction with Gold Coast Cabs. Rely on Volunteer drivers.
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
P 13 1120
E [email protected]
W cancerqld.org.au
Provide information and support to people affected by cancer including those
needing assistance to access cancer treatment
Centacare - Gold Coast Community Services
73 Rio Vista Boulevard, BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218
P 1300 236 822
W centacarebrisbane.net.au
Day Centre, Post School Options, Kids Club, Respite and Social Support
Services, Transport, Vacation Care
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL
165 Duringan Street, CURRUMBIN QLD 4223
P 07 5534 7999
E [email protected]
W currumbinrsl.com.au
Information for transport operators and customers about transport standards for
people with mobility aids and accessibility on public transport.
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General Transport Services
Local Bus Concessions
P 07 5579 5900
W surfside.com.au
Surfside local bus services offer concession fares to seniors in possession of a
Pension Card or Queensland Seniors Card. For a Student School Bus pass Ph
5571 6555 or for bus timetables Ph 131 230.
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
The St John (Queensland) Transport Access Project (TAP) informs and creates
new choices for people who have limited or no access to safe, affordable and
assisted transport.
Taxi Subsidy Scheme
P 1300 134 755
E [email protected]
W tmr.qld.gov.au
People unable to travel alone: blind or severely vision impaired; epilepsy; physical
disability; interlectual impairment; behaviour disorders etc. Must be permanent
resident of Queensland.
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services –
Companion Card - Brisbane
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
For those who have a significant lifelong need for attendant care support in order
to attend activities and venues in their community.
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services - Seniors
Card - Brisbane
P 13 7468
W qld.gov.au
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Provides a 50% concession on urban bus services throughout Queensland. To
obtain this discount, the card must be present at the time of ticket purchase. Must
be a permanent Queensland resident.
Department of Transport and Main Roads - Nerang
36-38 Cotton Street, NERANG QLD 4211
P 13 2380
E [email protected]
W translink.com.au
A Vision Impairment Travel Pass entitles the holder to free travel on all TransLink
bus, train and ferry services (except Airtrain services) and qconnect urban bus
services.
Department of Veterans Affairs - Travel Reimbursement Scheme - Brisbane
P 13 3254
W dva.gov.au
Reimbursement of travelling expenses to receive medical treatment. Travel may
include the use of private vehicles, taxis, community transport, public transport, air
transport, ferries, meals and accommodation.
Gold Coast Cabs - Queensland Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme Service
Provider (TSS)
11 Millennium Crct, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 13 1008
E [email protected]
W gccabs.com.au
Gold Coast Cabs provide 24 hour service / 7 days a week. If you hold a qualified
TSS subsidy card you are entitled to travel direct to your appointments using a
taxi and TSS will cover half the cost.
Queensland Ambulance Service - Statewide
P 13 7468
W ambulance.qld.gov.au
General enquiries phone 13 QGOV (13 7468). non-urgent Phone 13 12 33. Life
threatening phone 000. Fully assisted, door to door, non-urgent health transport
service.
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Volunteering
General Volunteering Services
Anglicare Southern Queensland
P 1300 610 610
E [email protected]
W anglicaresq.org.au
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia
network.
Animal Welfare League Queensland Volunteering - Miami
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5509 9019
E [email protected]
W awl.qld.com.au
Looking for committed, passionate people (18 years or older), who are willing to
give some of their spare time in regular 4 hour weekly shifts, to help us care for
the many homeless animals that pass through our doors.
Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc
387 Brisbane Rd, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5594 0305
E [email protected]
W arundelparkrda.com.au
About 100 volunteers assist with programs. Their roles wide and varied: horse
leading and handling; side walking; tacking and grooming; coaching; office work
etc. Help / train new volunteers. No experience with horses or riders necessary as
training given.
Asperger Services Australia Ltd - Asperger Centre - Virginia
P 07 3865 2911
E [email protected]
W asperger.asn.au
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To apply for a volunteer position it would be advantageous to have knowledge of
Asperger's Syndrome and a background in finance, governance and policies,
administration, office procedures, counselling and education.
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Southport
171 Marine Pde, SOUTHPORT QLD 0822
P 07 5531 1421
E [email protected]
W coastguard.com.au
Staffed by volunteers to promote safety in the operation of small boat craft. Patrols
waterways assisting with safe boating advice.
Boomerang Bags
Unit 12 17A Ern Harley Dr, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 0410 552 025
E [email protected]
W boomerangbags.org
Boomerang Bags is an organisation b which engages with community groups,
schools and local volunteers to make re-useable bags and bottle holders from
recycled materials. Our activities work to provide local sustainable alternatives to
plastic bags.
Care and Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish
3 Sunlight Drv, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5576 6318
Volunteer group who provide transport for doctor and hospital appointments and
visit the lonely or incapacitated.
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
P 1800 363 328
E [email protected]
W endeavour.com.au
Event volunteering, Disability Services - volunteering, Retail services Volunteering, Endeavour Industries - Volunteering
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FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport
16 and 20 Railway Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5564 0655
E [email protected]
W fsg.org.au
FSG Australia is a for-purpose community organisation and centre for social
enterprise offering wide range of innovative services in disability, mental health,
aged care, family and children’s services.
Gold Coast Health Volunteers
1 Hospital Boulevard, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5687 3902
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au
Volunteers provide support services to patients, visitors and staff of Gold Coast
Health.
Fund Raising for Disabled Children
"Heritage Park", 193 Rifle Range Road, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 0427 253 547
E [email protected]
W guanabacountrymusicclub.simplesite.com
We are a not-for-profit organisation located on the northern end of the Gold Coast.
Our country music club provides a safe, secure and entertaining atmosphere for
our elderly members.
Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
64-68 Hardys Rd Hinterland Regional Park, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5581 1537
E [email protected]
W goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Volunteers working to restore and care for a bushland area. Meets 1st Sat of the
month Feb to Nov at 8am-10am.
House With No Steps
35 Hutchinson Street, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
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P 07 5593 8340
E [email protected]
W hwns.com.au
Provides living skills development and voluntary work for young people with
disabilities.
Nicoll Scrub Bushcare Group
P 07 5534 9834
E [email protected]
Meet at 7.30am on 4th Sun of every month at Coolamon National Trust property
parking lot. Volunteers work to ensure the viability of this reserve by developing a
weed free buffer strip of native vegetation that will add to the environmental value.
Rosies Youth Mission Inc
P 07 3396 4267
E [email protected]
W rosies.org.au
Not-for-profit with a volunteer base who provide unconditional acceptance,
friendship and practical support to some of the most abandoned people within our
community. Street Outreach, Drug Court support.
Royal Queensland Art Society Inc - Gold Coast
P 07 5592 0440
E [email protected]
Art Gallery open to the general public. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm and Sat and Sun 9am5pm. Membership and teaching of Oil, Acrylic and Pastel painting as well as
Drawing, Life Drawing and Sketching. Gallery where members can display and
sell their work.
Signs Ministries Pty Limited
P 0412 377 011
E [email protected]
W signsministries.com.au
Contact for details.
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St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland)
P 1300 360 455
E [email protected]
W stjohnqld.com.au
Our fully trained uniformed volunteers provide reassurance and first aid
assistance at community and sporting events, music festivals, cultural activities
and major public functions.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Associaton Southern Zone
Muriel Henchman Drv, MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
P 07 5591 1300
E [email protected]
W vmrsouthport.com.au
Marine rescue, assistance and radio watch. Weather reports/tide times etc. Radio
and other marine courses available. Manned 24hrs / 7 days and monitors all
distress calls. Ph Main Beach 5532 3417; Currumbin 5534 1000; Point Danger
5536 9333.
Volunteering Services Australia
2074 Gold Coast Highway, MIAMI QLD 4220
P 07 5526 0688
E [email protected]
W vsaustralia.org.au
Peak body for volunteering on the Gold Coast, referring over 2000 volunteers
each year to over 350 member organisations. Positions include: Admin/Clerical,
Arts and Entertainment, Educational, Computers/IT. Full job lists available on the
website.
Welfare Assistance and Services
General Welfare and Support Services
Agape Outreach Inc
Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA QLD 4225
P 0414 693 670
E [email protected]
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We serve a two course meal every Tuesday and Wednesday night at 6pm
(Queensland time), Marine Parade Coolangatta, southern end opposite Georges
Paragon. We are always looking for volunteers.
Amputee Support Group Gold Coast INC - Coombabah
P 07 5563 8470
E [email protected]
We are a support group that caters especially for all Amputees, their carers and
families. We offer a support network with many of our members being Amputees
with a wealth of knowledge to impart.
Angels Kitchen
Room 3, Southport Community Centre 8 Lawson Street, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 07 5574 5862
E [email protected]
Sit-down, three course meal Sundays - cuppa at 4pm, meal served at 4.30pm For
needy/ disadvantaged or homeless people. No charge and no referral note
necessary. Come, as you are welcome, but please be on time.
Anglican Church - Burleigh Heads
14 Park Avenue, BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220
P 07 5535 6066
E [email protected]
W sjburleighheads.com
The Anglican Church of Burleigh Heads offers food relief. Persons seeking relief
must be referred by a community agency.
Anglican Crisis Care Inc and St Johns Drop - In Centre - Surfers Paradise
36 Hamilton Avenue, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5531 6013
E [email protected]
W spacc.org.au
Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care offers various services, including St John’s
Drop In Centre (Mon-Fri 11.30-12.30pm, Sat 7.30-8.30am), Welfare Centre (MonThurs 9am-11.30am) and Ken Hancock Home.
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Compassion Connection
7/9 Sir John Overall Drive, HELENSVALE QLD 4212
P 07 5529 7255
E [email protected]
Compassion Connection provides counselling, recovery and therapy groups,
emergency relief, social support networking, visitations and community youth
work. Compassion Connection also provides counselling for children, adolescents
and young adults.
Coomera Springs Early Years Centre
On site at Coomera Springs SS next to C&K Kindergarten Old Coach Road,
UPPER COOMERA QLD 4209
P 07 5644 9400
E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
Provides a range of free activities for children, from pre-birth to 8yrs and their
families to help improve how children and families feel about themselves and how
they cope with difficult situations.
Havafeed Community Relief
2439 Gold Coast Hwy Mermaid Beach Community Centre, MERMAID BEACH
QLD 4218
P 07 5520 3363
E [email protected]
W havafeed.org
Meals, food relief parcels and showers at no charge. Collect from the Community
Centre on Tue and Thu from 6.30am-8am and Fri from 11am-1pm. Refer website
for complete range of other services. Sun breakfast 8am, light lunch 11.30am.
Ken and Joan Hancock Homes (SPACC)
36 Hamilton Ave, SURFERS PARADISE QLD 4217
P 07 5531 6013
E [email protected]
W surfersanglican.com.au
Surfers Paradise Anglican Crisis Care offers various services, including St John’s
Drop In Centre (Mon-Fri 11.30am-1pm), Welfare Centre (Mon-Thurs 10am-11am)
and Ken Hancock Home.
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Labrador Child and Family Centre
57 Billington St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5656 6300
E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
Information, support and programs including home visiting and family support
service, programs to prepare children for kindergarten and school, activities for
the multicultural community, child health sessions, child health checks, money
management workshops, Parenting Education Programs and Free Toy Library.
Liberty Community Connect Inc
31 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5578 1668
E [email protected]
W libertycommunity.org.au
Support to maintain, enhance or develop a level of independence in order to
remain living at home and in the community for people who are older and frail,
people who have a disability, and their carers.
LifeBoat Community Services
7 Bridgman drive, REEDY CREEK QLD 4227
P 0417 614 544
E [email protected]
Lifeboat runs a mobile soup kitchen down at Burleigh Beach, south end next to
the Surf Life Savers building on Saturday night from 6.30pm. We also provide
food parcels.
Lifehouse Christian Church Ltd
63 Billington St, LABRADOR QLD 4215
P 07 5537 2240
E [email protected]
W thelifehouse.com.au
The Lifehouse Christian Church provide seminars on Grade 7 to 10 girls
Wednesday 5pm and Grade 7 to 10 boys Mon 5pm. Other community programs
include youth groups and Sunday services.
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Lifeline - Gold Coast
2741 Gold Coast Highway, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5539 9922
E [email protected]
W uccommunity.org.au
Lifeline Broadbeach Counselling Centre provides a venue for many educational
and therapeutic activities. These include Self-Esteem, Kids Groups, Exploring
Anger, Assertiveness, Suicide Prevention and more.
Meat for Friday Ltd - Upper Coomera
P 0414 779 397
E [email protected]
We offer a free meat tray to aged pensioners over the age of 65 years. We can
come to your community/group and cook the meat for you. you will need to book
in advance as we only carry this out on Fridays.
Mudgeeraba Uniting Church
89 Franklin Drive, MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
P 07 5530 7298
E [email protected]
W mudgeerabaunitingchurch.org
The Mudgeeraba Uniting Church operates an emergency food pantry. Counselling
services are also offered on Wednesday's and Friday's.
Nerang Early Years Centre
40 Martin St, NERANG QLD 4211
P 07 5644 9100
E [email protected]
W benevolent.org.au
Information, support and programs including home visiting and family support
service, programs to prepare children for kindergarten and school, activities for
the multicultural community, child health sessions, child health checks, money
management workshops, Parenting Education Programs, free toy library.
Never Alone Friendship Centre Inc
P 07 5562 2993
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E [email protected]
W neveralonefriendshipcentre.org
Offers support for those in the community who are lonely, isolated or would like
some social involvement. Morning tea, a chat, games, outings, guest speakers,
entertainment. An opportunity to make friends over a cuppa. Wednesdays 9am noon.
New Life Community Care - Foodbarn - Arundel
12-16 Dunkirk Close, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 0411 708 867
E [email protected]
W newlifefoodbarn.org
Feed a family of four for up to a week. Free and discounted food. Food parcels
open Wednesday 10am-noon. Thursday for parcels and Foodbarn Shop open
9.45am-noon.
Newlife Care Inc
4 Greenwich Court, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5593 3262
E [email protected]
W newlifecare.nu
Free or low cost counselling for individuals, couples and families. Access to
medicare rebates for counselling with a psychologist are available on referral from
a General Practitioner.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Meals on Wheels are prepared and distributed from the Centre. Our meals are not
only for the aged, but for people recovering from surgery or anyone who finds it
difficult to prepare well balanced and nourishing meals.
Community Food Service
2 Guara Grove, PIMPAMA QLD 4209
P 07 5547 5870
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E [email protected]
W peopleschurch.com.au
Peoples Market is a benevolent arm of Peoples Church at Pimpama. We supply
low cost fresh fruit and veggies and additional staples we call "Grocery Box".
Queensland Department of Housing - Robina
Robina Town Centre Dr, ROBINA QLD 4226
P 07 5645 8100
W housing.qld.gov.au
Welfare and public housing; senior units; bond loans; public rental applications.
Wage earners may be eligible depending on age and income. Visit our website for
online application or eligibility.
Rosies
2 Hicks St C/o Mal Bourke Car Park, SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
P 1300 767 437
E [email protected]
W rosies.org.au
Serve hot meals Mon-Fri to homeless, needy, lost and lonely, at a small cost in
facilities near the exit of the Mal Bourke Car Park. Hand out food packs for small
donation. Serve tea and biscuits.
Seeds Of Hope No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
City Link Resource Centre 148 Eastlake St, CARRARA QLD 4211
P 07 5559 1302
E [email protected]
W seedsofhope.com.au
We provide fee and interest free loans up to $1200 to people on Centrelink for the
purchase of furniture, white goods, electrical appliances, education expenses,
medical and dental expenses, car repairs, tyres and registrations.
St Vincent de Paul Donation Line
126 Allied Drive, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5561 4703
E [email protected]
W vinnies.org.au
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A donation line service receiving donations of furniture and clothing from the
public to be used for support requests for clients in need. Office Hours Monday Friday from 8.30am - 3.30pm.
St Vincent de Paul Helpline
126 Allied Dr, ARUNDEL QLD 4214
P 07 5561 4702
E [email protected]
W vinnies.org.au
Contact for emergency assistance for provision of support to people and families
in need.
Village Community Services Inc - Studio Village Community Centre
87 Village Way, 87 Village Way, OXENFORD/STUDIO VILLAGE QLD 4210
P 07 5529 8253
E [email protected]
W studiovillage.com.au
The Village Family Support program provides a range of centre-based support
services to families, children, and young people aged 0-18 years. The service has
a prevention/early intervention focus and is available to all families in the
community.
Youth Emergency Services (YES) - Statewide Phoneline
P 07 3357 7655
E [email protected]
W youthemergencyservices.org.au
YES as an organisation serves the greater community by working with young
people in a way that is affirming and reconnects them to the community.
Meals on Wheels
Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc.
23 T E Peters Drv, BROADBEACH QLD 4218
P 07 5526 2300
E [email protected]
W qmow.org
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A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their
carers.
Meals on Wheels - Twin Towns
P 07 5506 7481
W qmow.org
A community service to people who are frail, aged, younger disabled and their
carers.
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
35 Tenth Ave, PALM BEACH QLD 2108
P 07 5535 6444
W sharencare.com.au
Meals on Wheels are prepared and distributed from the Centre. Our meals are not
only for the aged, but for people recovering from surgery or anyone who finds it
difficult to prepare well balanced and nourishing meals.
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:13 HEALTH - Queensland Phone Service
:4CRB 89.3FM Community Billboard
22, 37, 60, 64, 85, 95
113
:501 Care Centre ........21
A
Abilities Plus - Learning By Doing Group 65
Able Australia - Southport 62, 66, 93, 138
Able Hearing Support Group 88, 95
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Queensland - Southport 101
Abri Residential Care ..14
Academy Of Yang Tsin Su 126
Accoras you.nique (Gold Coast) 91
ACE Community Colleges - Burleigh Heads 74, 78
ACE Community Colleges - Coolangatta 74, 78
ACT for Kids - Labrador29, 95
Action Afloat with Sea Rovers
31
Active and Healthy Gold Coast
47
ADA Australia - Statewide 17, 20, 67, 101
Adverse Medicine Events Line
38, 85
African Communities Association Inc Gold Coast
47
African Gold Coast Alliance Inc. - Varsity Lakes
63
Afro Groove ......... 47, 113
Agape Outreach Inc ..141
Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) 23
AIDACARE ............ 23, 82
Akuna Dragon Boat Club Inc 112, 117
Al Anon Family Groups Gold Coast District - Southport
117
Albert Waterways Childrens Centre
30
Alcoholics Anonymous - Gold Coast
84, 117
All Champs Tennis Academy - Woongoolba 131
All Stars Hockey Club 122
All Steps Aged Care ....14
All Women Self Defence126
Alleygators Baseball Club 120, 123
Alliance Française Gold Coast
63
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Allstars Netball Club - Gold Coast Inc. - Ashmore 131
Alzheimer’s Australia Gold Coast Inc
68, 83
Alzheimer's Australia - National Dementia Helpline 20, 38, 68, 91, 95
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Limited 75
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Limited - Gold Coast 83
Alzheimer's Australia (Queensland) Ltd - Mudgeeraba
95
Alzheimer's Disease Online Support Group
95
Amnesty International Coolangatta Group
94
Amnesty International Gold Coast Group
19
Amputee Support Group Gold Coast INC - Coombabah 141
Amputees Advisory Assoc Inc - Gold Coast 95
Angels Kitchen ..........141
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution Program
75
Anglican Church - Burleigh Heads 141
Anglican Crisis Care Inc and St Johns Drop - In Centre - Surfers Paradise 16,
141
Anglicare Southern Queensland 17, 20, 30, 60, 68, 86, 95, 139
Anglicare Southern Queensland - Southport 84
Animal Rescue Queensland Inc - Gold Coast 29
Animal Welfare League Queensland - Biggera Waters
29
Animal Welfare League Queensland - Coombabah 17
Animal Welfare League Queensland Volunteering - Miami 139
Anne Kingsford Academy of Dance
47
Anti Discrimination Commission QLD - Brisbane
101
Apex 40 Club of Gold Coast 107
Apprenticeship Central - Southport 77
Apprenticeship Info .....77
Arachnoiditis Sufferers Queensland Support 66
ARAFMI Queensland Inc91
Arcare .........................19
Arcare Home Care 25, 89
Arcare Sanctuary Cove14
Arctic Convoys Veterans Association
40
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Queensland
83
Artius Pty Limited - Biggera Waters
78
Artius Pty Limited - Nerang 78
Artius Pty Limited - Oxenford 78
Artius Pty Limited - Palm Beach - 5th Ave
78
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Artius Pty Limited - Palm Beach - 8th Ave
78
Artius Pty Limited - Southport
78
Arundel Neighbourhood Police Beat
60
Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc
68, 107, 139
Ashmore BMX ...........127
Ashmore Community Children's Centre 33
Ashmore Retreat14, 25, 89
Asperger Services Australia Ltd - Asperger Centre - Virginia
140
Association of Independent Retirees - Gold Coast 26
Asthma Foundation Queensland - Information Line 75, 83, 95
ATODS North Side Clinic (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug Services) 84
Austin Healey Club of Queensland Gold Coast Register 47
Austinville Landcare ....81
Australia Fair - Southport Police Beat Shopfront
60
Australian Air League - Queensland Group
47, 107
Australian Air League - Southport Squadron 31
Australian American Association Gold Coast Division (AAAGold CoastD)
Australian Anti Ice Campaign (AAIC)
84
Australian Assoc of Retired Airline Pilots 40
Australian Baltic Friendship Society
47
Australian Culinary Federation (Queensland Chapter)
40
Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (Gold Coast) Inc (ADFAS)
Australian Dyslexia Association
75
Australian Egyptian Association 48
Australian Electoral Commission 38
Australian Federation of TPI Ex-Servicemen & Women
40
Australian Feldenkrais .48
Australian Football League Gold Coast Juniors
121
Australian Hearing - Biggera Waters
69, 88
Australian Hearing - Burleigh West 69, 88
Australian Hearing - Helensvale 69, 89
Australian Hearing - Mermaid Waters
69, 89
Australian Hearing - Nerang 69, 89
Australian Hearing - Ormeau 69, 89
Australian Hearing - Palm Beach 69, 89
Australian Hearing - Paradise Point
69, 89
Australian Hearing - Robina 69, 89
Australian Hearing - Southport
69, 89
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Australian Hearing National Line 69, 89
Australian Human Rights Commission 18, 101
Australian Kyokushin Karate Association Inc 126
Australian National Tae Kwon-Do Gold Coast 126
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Elanora
18, 23
Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League - Palm Beach
18, 23
Australian Plants Gold Coast 48
Australian Red Cross - Gold Coast Regional Office 23, 86
Australian Red Cross - Helensvale Branch
86
Australian Red Cross - Nerang Branch 86
Australian Red Cross - Palm Beach/Currumbin Branch
86
Australian Red Cross - Southern Queensland Regional Office 20, 85
Australian Red Cross - Southport 86
Australian Red Cross Blood Donor Centre - Robina 93
Australian Red Cross Blood Donor Centre - Southport
93
Australian Sewing Guild Southport 105
Australian Sewing Guild Worongary
105
Australian Slovak Association of Queensland Inc
48
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Southport 60, 140
Autism Gold Coast Inc69, 95
Automobile Restorers Association Gold Coast Inc 48
Aveo Amity Gardens Ashmore
14
Aveo Robina................14
Aveo Southport Gardens14
Aveo The Domain Country Club Ashmore
14
Aveo Tranquility Gardens Helensvale 14
Axis Jiu-Jitsu Academy126
B
Bannister House..........17
Baseball Queensland Inc120
Basic Rights Queensland Inc.
101
Battle of the Coral Sea Commemorative Association of Australia
Bauer Street Community Children's Centre
33
Beach Access Points and Platforms for Wheelchairs 69
Beach Volleyball Gold Coast 128
BeachCare - Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
82
Beacon Support Pty Ltd16, 65
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Benowa Bowls Club ..131
Benowa Bowls Club Inc48, 128
Bethany Care - Varsity Lakes
16, 65, 67
Better Start for Children with Disability Initiative
69
Beyond Blue Ltd67, 94, 95
Beyondblue Info Line...20
Biggera Waters Neighbourhood Police Beat 60
Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club Inc 130
Birth/Death/Marriage Certificates 101
Births Death and Marriages 18, 101
Black Belt Plus Martial Arts Centre - Burleigh Heads 131
Blind and Vision Impaired Association 72
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)
95
Blind Citizens Australia Inc 69
Bloke's Lounge Inc ....107
Blue Care - Coomera21, 83
Blue Care - Elanora25, 83, 89
Blue Care - Labrador21, 25, 83, 89
Blue Care - Labrador Grief Recovery Program 101
Blue Care - Residential Care 21
Blue Care - Southern Queensland Region
23, 69
Blue Care - Southport/Surfers Paradise 25, 90
Blue Care Allied Health Services 83
Blue Care Grief Recovery Program
101
Blue Care In-Home Respite (Labrador) 21
Blue Care Lower South Coast/Tweed Respite Service
21
Blue Care Respite Accommodation - Merrimac
21
BMD Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club 130
BMW Club Gold Coast Inc 48
BMW Motorcycle Owners Club (Gold Coast) Inc
131
BMX Queensland ......128
Body Corporate & Community Management Information Service
Bodybeats - dance fusion116
Bollywood Australia ...113
Bollywood Australia - Southport 63
Bond Pirates Rugby Club121
Bond University ...........75
Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group 81
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Bonogin Valley Community Association (Inc) 48
Boob Buddies Inc - Paradise Point 91
Book Club - Gold Coast Book Lovers
49
Boomerang Bags ......140
Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group 81
Border Park Raceway112
Border Striders ..........128
Bosnia - Herzegovina Association Inc Gold Coast 48
Bowls Gold Coast-Tweed128
Bowls Queensland ....132
Bravehearts Inc ..... 30, 92
Breast Cancer - Cancer Support Sisters 95
BreastScreen Queensland Gold Coast Service
88
Bridging the Gap - Job Help - Gold Coast
78
Broadbeach Bowls and Community Club Inc 132
Broadbeach Cats ......128
Broadbeach Cats Junior Australian Football Club
123
Broadbeach Croquet Club Inc
128, 132
Broadbeach Meals on Wheels Inc. 143
Broadbeach Police Beat Shopfront 60
Broadbeach Police Station 60
Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club 130
Broadbeach United Soccer Club 132
Broadbeach/Mermaid Senior Citizens Club
26
Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc 119
Broadwater Neighbourhood Police Beat 60
Broadwater Surfers Paradise Masonic Lodge No.434 (Queensland)
BUPA Merrimac ..........19
Burleigh Bears Juniors Rugby League 123
Burleigh Bears Leagues Club
123
Burleigh Bombers Australian Football Club
123
Burleigh Bombers Junior Australian Football Club 123
Burleigh Bulldogs Football Club 123
Burleigh Cricket Club.123
Burleigh Fire Dragons Club Inc
132
Burleigh Friendship Club48
Burleigh Heads / Miami Senior Citizens 26
Burleigh Heads Amateur Fishing Club 132
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Burleigh Heads Bowls Club Inc
48, 132
Burleigh Heads CIB .....60
Burleigh Heads Lions ..40
Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club
130
Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Croquet Club Inc 132
Burleigh Heads Royal Arch Chapter No 148 (Queensland) 40
Burleigh Heads RSL Sub-Branch 40
Burleigh Heads Surfboard Riders Club Inc
119
Burleigh Heads Thursday Playgroup
33
Burleigh Heads Tuesday Playgroup
33
Burleigh Indoor Bowls111
Burleigh Lions .............43
Burleigh Masonic Lodge No.307 40
Burleigh Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No.158
40
Burleigh Square Dance Club Inc 48
Burleigh Waters Physical Culture School of Dance 48
BUSY At Work - Southport Head Office Apprenticeship Services
Busy Beat Hub - Southport 66, 78
78
C
C&K - Coolangatta Community Kindergarten 33
C&K - Coomera Community Kindergarten
33
C&K - Coomera Springs Community Kindergarten 33
C&K - Elanora Community Kindergarten 33
C&K - Family Day Care Scheme 33
C&K - Highland Reserve Community Kindergarten 33
C&K - Mudgeeraba Community Kindergarten 33
C&K - Norfolk Village Community Kindergarten
33
C&K - Oxenford Community Kindergarten
34
C&K - Palm Beach Community Kindergarten 34
C&K - Park Lake Community Kindergarten
34
C&K - Railway Community Preschooling Centre
34
Caffeine and Chapters Social Book Club 48
CALD Communities Action Group Gold Coast 48
Cancer Council 13 11 20 - Statewide
20, 86, 95, 117, 138
Cancer Council Queensland - Gold Coast
86
Cancer Council Queensland - Southport 95
CAPS TALK SUICIDE Support Service 101
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CAQ Gold Coast/Tweed Region 126
Card Players ...............48
Cardiac Rehabilitation Gold Coast 88
Care and Concern - Burleigh Heads Parish
20, 138, 140
Care and Concern - Nerang Catholic Parish 20, 138
Care and Concern - Surfers Paradise 20, 138
Care for Life: Suicide Prevention Assoc Inc
101
Career Pal Inc - Southport 78
Carers Advisory Service18, 22, 31, 63, 64, 94, 95
Carers Link ............ 22, 64
Carers Queensland22, 31, 64
Carers Queensland Inc Info and Referral and Intake Line 83
Carers Queensland: Gold Coast Region Support Group 40, 83, 96
Carpenters Workshop (Elanora Uniting Church)
105
Carrara Australian Football Club 123
Carrara Indoor Stadium126
Carrara Monday Playgroup 34
Case Management for People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
38
Catholic Parish - Surfers Paradise 40
Catholic Womens League - Burleigh Heads 40
Catholic Womens League - Runaway Bay
40
Catholic Womens League - Southport 40
Cedar Cutters Day Club (The)
26
Centacare - Albert River Community Farm
112
Centacare - Child Care Services 30
Centacare - Community Services 23, 70, 96
Centacare - Family and Relationship Services 59, 75, 96
Centacare - Gold Coast Central Home Assist/Secure
23, 70
Centacare - Gold Coast Community Services 70, 139
Centacare - Gold Coast Learning and Leisure 116, 117
Centacare - Hospital Chalaincy
96
Centacare - Murri Ministry 94
Centacare - Pastoral Ministries
96
Centacare - Prison Chaplaincy
96
Centacare - Service Support Division
25, 90, 96
Centacare - Southern Star Community Services
70, 116, 117
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Robina 21
Centrelink Customer Service Centre - Southport
78, 89, 96
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Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queenland (Gold Coast & Hinterland Region)
.................................41
Chamber of Commerce Central Gold Coast 41
Chamber of Commerce Gold Coast North
41
Chamber of Commerce Mudgeeraba
41
Chamber of Commerce Springbrook
41
Champagne ..............113
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Assoc 96
Child and Adolescent Oral Health Service
84
Child and Youth Mental Health Service Central Gold Coast
91
Child Care Access Hotline 30
Child Protection and Investigation Unit 30, 62, 102
Children Youth and Families - Gold Coast
30
CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMPS - Burleigh Heads
112
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) - Robina
96
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Fibromyalgia 96
Churches of Christ Care Community Care - Gold Coast 70, 83
Churches of Christ Care Homesteads 14
City Libraries - Special Needs Library 70
Clever Kids Playgroup .34
Co.As.It. Community Services Inc - South Coast
23, 64
Coaching With Substance Inc
31, 63, 96, 117
Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education
84
Coaching with Substance Inc Recovery Coaching and Drug Education
75
COAST - Community Organisation for Access Support and Training 70
Coast Acoustics (Gold Coast Acoustic Music Club) 113
Coast to Coast Rock n Roll 48
Coastal Accommodation Support Service Inc - CASSI
70
Coastal Machine Knitters105
CoastEd - Griffith Centre for Coastal Management 75
Colleges Rugby Union Club Inc
123
Commission Centre - Southport 102
Committee for After-School Activities Inc 34
Commonwealth Carelink Centre - West Moreton - South Coast 23, 70
Commonwealth Ombudsman
96, 102
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - Elanora
61
Community Child Health Service - Gold Coast 30, 86
Community Education .76
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Community Food Service142
Community Health Central Intake Unit 23, 86
Community Health Centre - Gold Coast - Bundall
23
Community Health Centre - Gold Coast - Palm Beach
23
Community Support Agency - Plus One Care 79, 96
Companion Card - Queensland
70
Compassion Connection96, 141
Connect The Coast Association 21, 96, 107
Coolangatta / Mt Warning Dragon Boat Club 119
Coolangatta Bowls Club132
Coolangatta Chapter No.63 Order of the Eastern Star
41
Coolangatta Police Station 61
Coolangatta Senior Citizens' Centre Inc 107
Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club 130
Coolangatta Tweed Ten Pin 126
Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Australian Rules Football Club 123
Coombabah - Little Munchkins Playgroup
34
Coomera Anglican College 113
Coomera Comets Touch121
Coomera Crushers Rugby Union Football Club
121
Coomera Cubs Baseball Club
120, 121, 123
Coomera Dragons Inc117
Coomera Hope Island Cricket Club
132
Coomera Magpies Junior Australian Rules Football Club 123
Coomera Netball Club132
Coomera Police Station and Traffic Branch Gold Coast 61
Coomera River Catchment Group 82
Coomera Soccer Club123
Coomera Springs Early Years Centre 34, 141
Coomera Watersports Club Ltd
118, 119
Corrective Services Information 102
COTA Queensland 21, 38
CPL’s Palm Beach Disability Employment Services 22, 66
CPL’s Southport Services 66
CPL’s Varsity Lakes Services
66, 86
Creative Industries Gold Coast Inc 49
Creative Tots Playgroup34
Creative Writers Gold Coast 113
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Cricket Gold Coast Ltd121
Crime and Misconduct Commission
104
Crime Stoppers - Australia Wide 59, 102
Croatian Pensioners of Gold Coast
41
Croatian Sports Centre Gold Coast Inc 41
Croquet .....................132
Crossing Divides Inc31, 107
Crossroads Gold Coast34, 70, 107
Cuddle Bugs Playtime Playgroup 34
CÜRA Community Services 18, 23, 70
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club 131
Currumbin Community Farm School
70, 75
Currumbin Community Special School 77
Currumbin Creek Canoe Club
132
Currumbin Creek Care Group
81
Currumbin Creek Paddlers Club 118
Currumbin District Horse Club
132
Currumbin Dragons Paddling Club Inc 119
Currumbin Gymnastics and Cheer 106
Currumbin Gymnastics and Dance Club 132
Currumbin Happy Group108
Currumbin Palm Beach RSL 26, 41, 139
Currumbin Tennis Club132
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital 29
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
81
Currumbin/Palm Beach RSL Women's Auxiliary
41
CYC Camp Burleigh (Christian Youth Camp) 17
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland 22, 64, 96
D
Daily Welfare Check by Phone to Check they are OKAY 25, 90
Dancing .....................106
Dante Alighieri Society - Gold Coast
63
David Fleay Wildlife Park29
De Paul Villa Aged Care14
Deadly Ears Program - Children's Health QHHS
88
Deaf Australia - Children Helpline 89
Delta Gymnastics Gold Coast
133
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Department of Communities - Robina 66
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
67
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services – Companion
Card - Brisbane.......139
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services - Seniors Card Brisbane .................139
Department of Family and Community Services New South Wales
29
Department of Health and Ageing, Bladder and Bowel
93
Department of Immigration and Border protection 64
Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing
112
Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM)
102
Department of Social Services - Queensland 67
Department of Transport and Main Roads - Nerang 70, 139
Department of Veterans' Affairs - Gold Coast 23, 86, 97
Department of Veterans Affairs - Travel Reimbursement Scheme - Brisbane
............................... 139
Diabetes Counselling - National Phone service
49
Diabetes Resource Centre - Gold Coast Hospital
24, 70, 93
Disability and Community Care Services Queensland
67
Disability Information Service Robina
71
Disability Services Queensland (Yalburu Respite Service) 71
Disabled Surfers Association 108
Discovery Park Tennis Club Inc 133
Dispute Resolution Centre - Brisbane 102
Diverse Voices ..........100
Diversicare ..................24
Domain Ashmore ........14
Domestic Violence Assistance Program 59
Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc
97, 102
Dowdance ...................49
Down Syndrome Association Of Qld Inc - Stafford 71
Dragon Boat Paddling118
Dream Run Theatre Company
113
Drinking with Strangers - Gold Coast
49
DV Connect - Domestic and Family Violence Helpline
100
DV Connect - Mensline38, 49, 97
DV Connect - Pets in Crisis 29
DV Connect - Sexual Assault Helpline 59, 92, 97
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DV Connect - Womensline 15, 38, 59, 97
Dynamic Taekwondo Academy
126
E
Eagles Gold Coast Rugby Union Football Club121
Earle Haven Retirement Village 14, 19
Early Childhood Centre Southport & Time for Kids 34
Eczema Association of Australasia Inc 97
Education Queensland Gold Coast District Office
77
Elanora Garden Club...49
Elanora Neighbourhood Police Beat
61
Elanora Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc
71
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit Help Line 18
Electricity and Gas rebates 21, 71
Embroiderers Guild Queensland Inc (Southport Branch) 105
Emergency Dental Call Centre (Queensland Oral Health) 84
Emmanuel College Swimming Club
119
Endeavour Foundation - Burleigh Heads Accommodation Services 16, 65
Endeavour Foundation - Corporate Office
16, 65, 71, 97, 140
Endeavour Foundation - Gold Coast
16, 65, 71
Endeavour Foundation - Labrador Learning and Lifestyle 68
Endeavour Foundation - Mermaid Waters Learning and Lifestyle
68
Endeavour Foundation - Tugun Accommodation Services 16, 65
Endeavour Foundation Industries (EFI) Burleigh Heads 79
Endeavour Foundation Learning and Education Service Pie Cottage Ashmore
.................................77
Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ)
104
Enterprise and Training Company Limited
79
Epilepsy Action Australia24, 71
Eric Franks Nursing Home (Golden Age Retirement Village)
19
Euchre Club Runaway Bay Junior Leagues Club
49
Euchre Club Southport RSL 49
Evergreens Variety Group 26
Every Greyhound - supporting greyhound adoption. 29
F
Fair Work Infoline ........79
Falun Dafa Association of Australia Queensland Branch
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Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation) 96, 104
Family Drug Support Australia
85
Family Law Courts (Brisbane Registry) 102
Family Relationship Advice Line - Freecall
97
Family Relationship Centre - Ashmore 97, 102
Family Relationships Online 97
Feathers Women's Social Club - Gold Coast 41
Federation Hub House (MIFQ)
91
Feros Care .... 24, 94, 138
Filipino-Australian Community Gold Coast Inc 41
Find a JP after Hours Website
102
FitLife Martial Arts .....126
Footings Dance Studio Coomera Hub 113
Free Children's Yoga ...30
Friends of Burleigh ......41
Friends of Currumbin Inc41
Friends of Federation Walk 81, 108
Friends of Kirra Hill Inc 49
Friends of Macintosh Island Park and Narrowneck Inc
41
Friends of Music of The Southport School
113
Friends of Opera Inc..113
Friends of the Arts Centre Gold Coast 107
Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Inc (FGold CoastBG) 81
Friendship Force of Gold Coast
49
Friendship Force of the Gold Coast
63
FSG Australia - Southport Central 17, 18, 22, 64, 71, 91
FSG Australia - Arundel71, 91, 97
FSG Australia - Coomera71, 108
FSG Australia - Gilston 71
FSG Australia - Head Office, Southport 17, 18, 22, 29, 64, 71, 91, 108, 140
FSG Australia - Labrador71, 108
FSG Australia - Lakeview, Robina 22, 71, 108
FSG Australia - Palm Beach 91, 108
FSG Australia - Training Department
65, 77, 79
Fund Raising for Disabled Children
140
G
Gamblers Anonymous - Isle of Capri
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Gamblers Anonymous Hotline
97
Gambling Help - Gold Coast 97, 117
Gambling Help Line .....97
Gardiner Chess Centre49
Gateway Lifestyle ........14
Gecko Environment Council Inc 81
General aviation education 31
General Support Services and Counselling VVCS (Veterans and Veterans
Families Counselling Service)
97
Genesis Christian Ministries Play Groups
34
German Club Gold Coast49
Girl Guides - Trefoil Guild Runaway Bay 41
Girl Guides - Trefoil Guild Southport
41
Glow Cares Playgroup 35
Go Bowling Ashmore.126
GOC Care - Day Respite22
Gold Coast & Hinterland Spinners & Weavers Group Inc 105
Gold Coast Albert Junior Tennis Club Inc
133
Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society
28
Gold Coast Amateur Radio Society Inc 49
Gold Coast and District Rugby Referees' Association (GCDRRA) Inc 128
Gold Coast Antique Auto Club Inc (Gold CoastAAC) 49
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre 118
Gold Coast Archery Club Inc`
133
Gold Coast Astrological Society (Gold CoastAS)
108
Gold Coast Aviary Bird Association Inc 28
Gold Coast Baseball Association (GCBA)
121
Gold Coast Blind and Visually Impaired Association Inc 98
Gold Coast Bocce Club (Lipa) Inc 42
Gold Coast Branch of Homebirth Qld (previously Home Midwifery Assoc - HMA)
.................................98
Gold Coast Branch Past Presidents Bowls Association
128
Gold Coast Bridge Club49
Gold Coast Bushwalkers Club Inc 108
Gold Coast Business Club 42
Gold Coast Cabs - Council Cab Service 24, 138
Gold Coast Cabs - Qld Transport Taxi Subsidy Scheme Service Provider (TSS)
............................... 139
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Gold Coast Calligraphy Society Inc
105
Gold Coast Cat Club Inc28
Gold Coast Catchment Assoc Inc Nerang
82
Gold Coast Celtics Basketball Club Inc 133
Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence 59, 75, 93, 98
Gold Coast Child Youth and Family Health Services 30, 63, 85
Gold Coast Childrens Contact Service 102
Gold Coast Chinese Club Inc Dragon Boat Team
118
Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate
126
Gold Coast City Art Gallery 107
Gold Coast City Brass Band Inc 113
Gold Coast City Jazz Club 113
Gold Coast City Regional Basketball Association Inc. - Carrara 126
Gold Coast City Wind Orchestra 114
Gold Coast Clay Target Club 133
Gold Coast Comedy Players Theatre Association Inc
114
Gold Coast Community Capacity and Service Quality
102
Gold Coast Community Legal Centre & Advice Bureau Inc 102
Gold Coast Community Lifestyles Association Inc 17
Gold Coast Community Transport Inc 72, 138
Gold Coast Country Music Club 49
Gold Coast Craft Queens105
Gold Coast Daylight Lodge No.519 UGLQ
42
Gold Coast Disability Advocacy Inc
72
Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association Inc 108
Gold Coast District Cricket Club {QUOTE 34}The Dolphins{QUOTE 34}
Gold Coast District Golf Assoc (Gold CoastDGA)
128
Gold Coast District Law Association Inc 42
Gold Coast District Orchid Society Inc 50
Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc 28
Gold Coast Dragon Boat Club
119
Gold Coast Dutch Community Association Inc 42
Gold Coast Eisteddfod114
Gold Coast Embroiderers' Inc
105
Gold Coast Employment Support Service Inc 65
Gold Coast Family History Society 50
Gold Coast Festival Chorale 114
Gold Coast Folk Music Association
114
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Gold Coast Goldstars Cycling Club
133
Gold Coast Gymnastics Club Inc 133
Gold Coast Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Service 85
Gold Coast Health Volunteers
140
Gold Coast Hockey Assoc Inc (Gold CoastHA)121
Gold Coast Homelessness Service
15, 59
Gold Coast Homestead Nursing Centre 19
Gold Coast Horse and Carriage Club Inc 133
Gold Coast Hospital and Birthing Centre 90
Gold Coast Hospital Carrara Health Centre
83
Gold Coast Hospital Foundation 50
Gold Coast Hospital Robina Campus Health Service District Palliative Care
Service .....................92
Gold Coast Hospital Southport
90
Gold Coast Housing Assistance Triage Service (GC HATS)
15, 60
Gold Coast Indian Cultural Association 42
Gold Coast Indoor Sport126
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - Ashmore 75
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - Coolangatta
75
Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club 114
Gold Coast Jujitsu Academy 126
Gold Coast Junior Rugby League 121
Gold Coast Knights Soccer Club Inc
121
Gold Coast Kyokushin Karate Club
133
Gold Coast Lapidary Club Inc
105
Gold Coast Lawn Bowls and Community Club Inc 128
Gold Coast Lawn Bowls Club
42
Gold Coast Little Athletics 128
Gold Coast Little Theatre (Gold CoastLT)
114
Gold Coast Machine Knitters Club (Gold Coast MKC)
105
Gold Coast Macintosh User Group 50
Gold Coast Master Rowers 118
Gold Coast Masters Athletics
128
Gold Coast Masters Cycling Club Inc
133
Gold Coast Media Club42
Gold Coast Medical Tourism Assoc
108
Gold Coast Mens Hash House Harriers 50
Gold Coast MG Car Club Inc 50
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Gold Coast Mid-Week Walking and Hiking Group 108
Gold Coast Model Flying Club
105
Gold Coast Model Railway Workshop Inc
105
Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club Inc
133
Gold Coast Multicultural Arts Group In Collaboration Inc (Gold Coast MAGIC)
............................... 107
Gold Coast Organic Growers Inc 108
Gold Coast Ostomy Association Inc
86, 98
Gold Coast Over 35 Soccer Association Inc 121
Gold Coast Papua New Guinea Club Inc 50
Gold Coast Past Presidents Ladies Bowling Social Club 133
Gold Coast Permaculture108
Gold Coast Philatelic Society Inc 50
Gold Coast Philharmonic Society Inc (Orchestra)
114
Gold Coast Photographic Society 108
Gold Coast Pistol Club133
Gold Coast Post Polio Network
72, 86
Gold Coast Potters Assoc Inc
105
Gold Coast Primary Health Network
38
Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth 15, 60
Gold Coast Quilters Guild Inc
105
Gold Coast Recreation And Sport Inc
72, 109
Gold Coast Rifle Club Inc134
Gold Coast Rockers Social Dance Club 50
Gold Coast Roller Sports Club Inc 134
Gold Coast Rose Society Inc 109
Gold Coast Runners Club Information Line
50
Gold Coast Rural Fire Brigade Groups Central Office
61
Gold Coast Sailing Club112
Gold Coast Sailing Club (The Sailing Charity CH1865)
50
Gold Coast School of Guitar - Carrara 114
Gold Coast Scottish Country Dancers 114
Gold Coast Scottish Dancers (Northern Division)
50, 114
Gold Coast Seaway Control Tower 61
Gold Coast Seniors Health & Lifestyle Expos Inc
24
Gold Coast Seniors On The Net Inc
75
Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club Inc
134
Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic 92, 93
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Gold Coast Smocking Group 105
Gold Coast Social Pianists 50
Gold Coast Social Singers 114
Gold Coast Softball Association 120, 121
Gold Coast Sport Fishing Club
50, 134
Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame 109
Gold Coast Stingrays Gridiron Football Club 123
Gold Coast Stock Sport Club Inc. - Home of the Austrian-Australian Club 50,
134
Gold Coast Stroke Support Group 86, 98
Gold Coast Succulent and Bromeliad Society Inc
109
Gold Coast Supporting Ostomates Needs Group (SONG) 26, 72
Gold Coast Table Tennis Assoc (Gold CoastTTA) 127
Gold Coast Tai Chi Academy
111
Gold Coast Teachers Bowls Club 134
Gold Coast Theatre Alliance Inc 114
Gold Coast Touch Association Inc 122
Gold Coast Turf Club.134
Gold Coast Tweed Bonsai Club Inc
50
Gold Coast Tweed Motorsporting Club Inc. (Gold CoastTMC Inc)
128
Gold Coast Tweed Pipes & Drums Inc 114
Gold Coast University Hospital
90
Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) - Oral Health Services 84
Gold Coast Veteran Golfers Association - Robina 134
Gold Coast Victory Athletics Club 134
Gold Coast Video Camera Club 51
Gold Coast Water Polo Assoc
118
Gold Coast Wine and Food Society Inc 51
Gold Coast Woodturners Inc 106
Gold Coast Writers' Association Inc
114
Gold Coast Yarn Craft - Upper Coomera 106
Gold Coast Youth Justice Centre 31, 102
Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Inc 114
Gold Coast Youth Service (GCYS) 17, 18, 31, 63, 98
Gold Coast-Tweed Chrysler Club 51
Goldbridge Rehabilitation Services Inc 85
Golden Age Village Southport
14, 19
Graduate Women Queensland Inc Gold Coast Branch
51
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Grandparents Assisting Grandkids Support Gold Coast Region Inc
Grandparents Information Queensland 21
Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
42
Greek Orthodox Community of St Anna - Gold Coast
51
Green Drinks - Gold Coast 82
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management 82
Griffith University .........82
Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus 75
Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club
119
Grow Queensland - Palm Beach 91
Guanaba Country Music Club
26, 42, 115
Guanaba Country Music Club Inc. 51
Guide Dogs For The Blind - Gold Coast 72
Gullivers Indoor Swim Gymnasium and Sports Centre
118, 134
24, 98
H
HACC Services - Palm Beach
25, 90
Happy Group - Palm Beach 26
Happy Trails Square Dance Group 51
Harmony in Paradise Ladies Chorus Inc 115
Havafeed Community Relief 141
Headspace - Southport91
Headspace Gold Coast91
Headway ABI Australia 72
Headway Gold Coast Inc16, 65, 72, 98, 109
Hear and Say - Gold Coast centre 89
Hearing Aid Loop Systems - City of Gold Coast
72
Helensvale Bowls Club134
Helensvale Bridge Club51
Helensvale Calisthenic Dance Academy 127
Helensvale Golf Club.134
Helensvale Hogs Rugby Union Club Inc 120, 122, 123
Helensvale Hornets Junior Rugby League Football Club 122
Helensvale Netball Club134
Helensvale Pacific Pines Cricket Club 134
Helensvale Senior Citizens Club 27
Helensvale Support Group of Parkinson's Queensland Inc 72
Helensvale Swimming Club 120
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Helensvale Swimming Pool 118
Help Employment & Training Nerang
79
Help Employment & Training Oxenford 79
Help Employment & Training Robina
79
Help Employment & Training Southport 65, 79
Help Employment &Training Coolangatta
65, 79
Hepatitis Queensland ..93
Hill View House Ashmore14
Hill View House Merrimac 14
Hilltop Quilters (Over 50)27, 51
Hinterland Celtics Rugby Untion Football Club 122
Hinterland Community Band - Mudgeeraba Inc
115
Hinterland District Netball Assoc Inc (HDNA) 128
Hinterland Field Archers Inc 128
Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
140
Hockey Burleigh Inc ..121
Home and Community Care (HACC) - Homecare 24
Home Assist / Secure - Gold Coast Central
24
Home Assist / Secure - Gold Coast North
24
Home Assist Secure - Gold Coast North 72
Home Assist Secure - Gold Coast South 25, 72
Home Instead Senior Care - Southport 25, 90
Home Maintenance and Modifications - Gold Coast / Logan / Ipswich 25, 90
Homeless Hotline15, 38, 60, 61, 98
Hope After Stroke ........27
Hope Island - Banksia Park Hall 58
Hope Island Community Association Inc (HICA) Incorporation No IA3325 42
Hopewell Hospice Services Inc
25, 68, 83, 90
Horizon Foundation Inc24
Horizon Housing Company 16, 17, 65
Horse Riding School Hope Island (Gold Coast Equestrian Centre)
128
House With No Steps65, 74, 140
Huntingtons Queensland21, 67
Hydrotherapy Pool (Palm Beach Olympic Pool)
72
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Immigration Services Australia (ISA)
Impact Pro Wrestling .127
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Inclusion Support Program 30
Indonesia Dance Group Gold Coast Australia 115
Inner Wheel Club of Broadbeach 42
Inner Wheel Club of Gold Coast North Inc
42
International Order of Freemasonry For Men & Women Le Droit Humain
International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarians - Gold Coast Fleet
42
Islamic Society of Gold Coast Inc (ISGold Coast)
63
Italo-Australian Club Gold Coast 51, 111
42
J
Jacobs Well and Districts Citizens Social Association Inc 51, 109
Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre 76
Jacobs Well Neighbourhood Police Beat 61
Jaguar Drivers Club of Queensland (Gold Coast Register) 51
Japanese Society of Gold Coast Inc
64
Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc 115
Jessica Dunne Lodge ..17
Jetstar Gold Coast Titans (NRL) 122
Joan Park Community Gardens 51
Job Centre Australia - Palm Beach 66
Job Centre Australia - Robina
66
Job Centre Australia - Southport 66
Job Futures South East Queensland
66, 79
Job Seeker (DEEWR) .79
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Kalwun Aged Care (HACC) 25, 90
Kalwun Child and Family Support Services - Gold Coast 51, 94
Kalwun Day Respite Centre 22, 68
Kalwun Development Corporation - Head Office
94
Kalwun Health Centre - Burleigh Heads 86
Kalwun Health Centre - Miami
86
Kalwun Health Miami...94
Kalwun Health Service - Bilinga 87
Kalwun Health Service - Oxenford 87
Kalwun Home and Community Care Limited 94
Kalwun IPS - Burleigh & Logan Playgroup
35
Ken and Joan Hancock Homes (SPACC)
17, 141
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Kennedy Pacific Swimming Club 120
KenZen Self Defence Training
106
Kidney Health Australia87
Kidney Support Network - Gold Coast 93
Kids at Risk (Child Safety Service Centre)
30
Kids in Need Association30
Kids National Helpline29, 93, 98
KinCare - South Coast 83
King's Christian College - Pimpama
76
King's Christian College - Reedy Creek 76
KinKare - Nerang East 98
Kirra Hill Art and Culture Group
115
Kirra Kids Playgroup....35
Kirra Sports Club .........51
Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation 94
KOALA KIDS PIMPAMA PLAYGROUP 35
Korean Society Gold Coast 51
Korean War Veterans ..47
Krurungal - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Welfare
Resource and Housing94
Kustoms of Australia Association Inc
51
Kyokushin Karate ......134
Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast
127
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Labrador Child and Family Centre 98, 141
Labrador Child Safety Service Centre 29
Labrador Hockey Club134
Labrador Junior Australian Football Club 124
Labrador Park Community Garden 109
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre 27
Labrador Senior Citizens Centre - Indoor Bowls
27, 52, 111, 127
Labrador Squash Centre134
Labrador Tigers Australian Football Club and Sports Club Inc 112, 124
Labrador Youth and community Hub
117
Lady Small Haven Retirement Community Benowa 14, 19
Lanakila Dragon Boat Club 120
LARF (Lung and Respiratory Friends) 98
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Laryngectomy Support Group
87
LawRight - South Brisbane 102
Lawson House ...... 16, 60
Lawson Street Southport Seniors Indoor Bowls
127
Leamington Aged Care15, 19
Legacy Laurel Club Nerang 98
Legacy Laurel Club of Coolangatta/Tweed Heads 42
Legacy Laurel Club of Helensvale 42
Legacy Laurel Club of Robina
43
Legacy Laurel Club Southport
43
Legal Aid Queensland - Southport 94, 102
Legal Services Commission 103
Leos Club of Palm Beach Currumbin High School 43
Leukaemia Foundation - Gold Coast
87
Liberty Community Connect Inc 22, 68, 141
Life Care - Gold Coast.87
Life development Centre76
LifeBoat Community Services
141
LifeCircle Hopeline 24, 98
LifeFlight Queensland61, 87, 94
Lifehouse Christian Church Ltd
141
Lifeline - Gold Coast31, 63, 98, 141
Lifeline - National phone service 99
LifeTec Qld (Towards easier Living)
72
Limbkids Support Association Inc 72, 99
Lioness Club of Palm Beach-Currumbin 43
Lions Club of Ashmore 43
Lions Club of Carrara Inc43
Lions Club of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads Inc 201 Q1 22244 43
Lions Club of Coomera 43
Lions Club of Gold Coast Mermaid Broadbeach Inc 43
Lions Club of Gold Coast Tallebudgera 43
Lions Club of Helensvale43
Lions Club of Mudgeeraba 43
Lions Club of Ormeau Inc43
Lions Club of Palm Beach-Currumbin Inc
43
Lions Club of Robina Inc43
Lions Club of Runaway Bay 44
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Lions Club of Southport44
Lions Haven for the Aged15
Little Kickers Gold Coast129
Lives Lived Well - Gold Coast
85
Lives Lived Well - Mirikai85, 99
Lives Lived Well - Nerang 85
Living Rivers Uniting Church Playgroup 35
Living Well Day Respite Centre
22
Liz Collett's Gold Coast Line Dancers 127
Local Bus Concessions139
Loders Creek Catchment Association Inc
82
LORDS Little Wonders Kindergarten
35
Love That Pet Gold Coast North 29
Luncheon and Theatre Group
111
Lymphoma Australia....87
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Magistrates Court - Coolangatta 103
Magistrates Court - Southport
103
Magistrates Court - Tweed Heads 103
Main Beach Park Run109
Main Beach Progress Association Inc 44
Make-a-Wish Foundation of Australia Ltd
52
Maltese Australian Family & Friends Social Group 52
Maltese Australian Gold Coast Association Inc 52
Marana Gardens Aged Care Service Southport
15
Martial Arts ................126
MAX Employment - Coolangatta 79
MAX Employment - Helensvale
79
Max Employment - Nerang 79
MAX Employment - Palm Beach 79
MAX Employment - Southport
79
MAX Employment - Varsity Lakes 80
McKenzie Park Ladies Bowls Club 135
McKenzie Park Mens Bowls Club 135
McNeill Academy of Irish Dance - Helensvale Studio111
Meals on Wheels - Twin Towns
143
Meat for Friday Ltd - Upper Coomera
142
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Medi Aid Centre Foundation 24
Medical - Kalwun ATSI Community
87
Medical Aid Subsidy Scheme - (MASS) - Brisbane 87
Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme
Medicare - Ashmore ....87
Medicare - Broadbeach87
Medicare - Robina .......87
Medicare - Southport ...87
Medicines Line ............87
Meditation ......... 107, 117
Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang 15, 20
Men Wot Sing............115
Men's Behaviour Change Program 59
Men's Shed Labrador Inc107
MensLine Qld ..............99
Mental Health Association of Australia 91
Mental Health Association of Queensland
52
Mental Health Court registry 103
Mental Health Service Centre - Tweed Heads 91
Mental Illness Fellowship Of Queensland (MIFQ) - Southport
Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club 131
Mermaid Beach Bowls Club 135
Mermaid Beach Child Safety Service Centre 29
Mermaid Beach Community Centre
59
Mermaid Beach Physical Culture Dance School
109
Merrimac Football Club124
Miami Community Childrens Centre
35
Miami Masters Swimming Club Inc 120
Miami State School - Special Education Unit 73, 77
Miami State School Playgroup
35
Miami Swimming Pool118, 135
Miami Tennis Club ....135
Mibbinbah ...................94
Migrant Women's Advice Service - Robina
64
Migration Advice Service (MAS) (Burleigh Heads) 103
Migration Advice Service (MAS) (Southport) 103
Mile High Karate........127
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Mindfulness Meditation at the Currumbin Ecovillage (Gold Coast) - Currumbin
Valley ......................116
Miniature Train Club Gold Coast Inc
106
Mission Australia - Biggera Waters 80
Mission Australia - Labrador 80
MNM (Mermaid Nobby Miami) Boardriders
118
Mobile Support Team ..31
Montrose Therapy and Respite Services - Gold Coast
30, 73
Motivate You Disability And Community Group Pty Ltd - Coolangatta 68
Motor Neurone Association of Queensland
67, 117
Motorcycling Queensland129
Mount Nimmel Community Hall
58
Mudgeeraba Action Group 18
Mudgeeraba Amateur Swimming Club Inc
120
Mudgeeraba and Hinterland Horse Trail Club Inc
135
Mudgeeraba Bowls Club Inc 52, 135
Mudgeeraba Hockey Club 135
Mudgeeraba Music Centre 115
Mudgeeraba Nerang and Districts' Cricket Club
135
Mudgeeraba Nursing Centre 20
Mudgeeraba Police Station 61
Mudgeeraba Pony and Hack Club 135
Mudgeeraba Red Sox Baseball Club
120, 122, 135
Mudgeeraba RSL Sub-Branch
44
Mudgeeraba Soccer Club Inc
124
Mudgeeraba Swimming Pool 118
Mudgeeraba Tennis Club Inc135
Mudgeeraba Troop - 14th Light Horse Regiment Museum 109
Mudgeeraba Uniting Church 142
Multicap - South East Region
68
Multicultural Families Organisation Inc 64
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Gold Coast 67
Musgrave Hill Bowls Club Inc
135
Musgrave Hill Community Children’s Centre 35
Musgrave Hill Early Childhood Development Unit
35, 73, 77
Musgrave Mustangs Soccer Club 124
My Time Mudgeeraba .35
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National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Inc (Gold Coast Section)
52
National Dementia Help Line 99
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline 25, 73, 90
National Relay Service 67
National Security Hotline61
National Seniors Association - Nerang 27
National Seniors Association - Palm Beach - Currumbin 26
National Seniors Association - Paradise Point 27
National Seniors Association - Robina 27
National Seniors Association - Southport 26
National Seniors Australia Broadbeach Branch - Broadbeach 19
National Servicemens Association Queensland Inc - Gold Coast North & District
Branch ......................44
Naval Association of Australia - South to Gold Coast Sub-Section
44
Naval Association of Australia - Twin Towns Sub-Section 44
Needle Clean Up Helpline 85
Neighbourhood Watch - Carrara (Nerang 2) 52
Neighbourhood Watch - Coombabah
52
Neighbourhood Watch - Helensvale
44
Neighbourhood Watch - Oxenford 44
Neighbourhood Watch - Palm Beach/Elanora 52
Neighbourhood Watch Broadbeach 20 52
Neighbourhood Watch Group 3 Runaway Bay 52
Neighbourhood WatchS52
Neptune Productions .115
Nerang - Little Stars Playgroup
35
Nerang Aquatic Centre118, 135
Nerang BMX Club .....135
Nerang Bulls Rugby Union Club 122
Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club 120, 122
Nerang Cardinals Baseball Club Inc
124
Nerang Child Safety Service Centre
29
Nerang Community Association Inc
44
Nerang Community Bowls Club Inc
135
Nerang Country Paradise Parkland
73
Nerang Cycle Centre .136
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Nerang Early Years Centre 35, 142
Nerang Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc
124
Nerang Needleworkers (Over 50) 106
Nerang Neighbourhood Centre
58, 99
Nerang Nursing Centre20
Nerang Outside School Hours Care
35
Nerang Playgroup .......36
Nerang Police Station..61
Nerang RSL and Memorial Club Inc
44
Nerang RSL Sub-Branch44
Nerang RSL Swimming Club 120
Nerang Senior Citizens Club Inc 27
Nerang Soccer Club ..124
Nerang Squash and Fitness Centre
111, 129
Nerang Tennis Club ..136
Nerang Writers Group115
Never Alone Friendship Centre Inc 142
New Beginnings .... 31, 63
New Life Community Care - 12 Step Recovery Programme - Arundel 99
New Life Community Care - Foodbarn - Arundel
142
Newlife Care Inc85, 99, 142
Nick Marshall Youth Suicide Prevention Programme - Main Beach
92
Nicoll Scrub Bushcare Group
140
Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club
131
Noel Murphy Variety Show 27
North End Boardriders118
North Gold Coast Probus Club - Hope Island 27
North Gold Coast RSL Sub-Branch
44
North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club 131
North Kirra Surf Life Saving Supporters Association 52
Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children
30, 76, 99
Northern Gold Coast Employment Initiative
80
Northern Gold Coast Netball Assoc
129
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre 76
O
Ocean Connect ...........82
Office of Fair Trading - Southport 104
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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) 103
Office of the Public Guardian 18, 61, 67, 103
Ohana for Youth - Varsity Lakes 31, 63, 77
Ohana For Youth Inc - Broadbeach
31, 78
Older Women's Network GC 24
Olsen Avenue Community Childrens Centre 36
On Track Community Programs Inc
92
ONE Arts Gold Coast 107
ON-Q Human Resources - Southport
80
On-Q Reconnect .........66
Orienteering Queensland Inc 129
Original Stroller Group.52
Ormeau Bulldogs Junior AFL Club 124
Ormeau Junior Rugby League Football Club 124
Ormeau Progress Association Inc 44
Ormeau Royals Netball Club 137
OTCP Mental Health Carers Support
92
Overeaters Anonymous - Palm Beach 88
Oxenford Pony Club ..136
Oxenford Social Fishing Club
52
Ozcare - Gold Coast North 24
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Burleigh Heads 22, 68
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Labrador 22, 68
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Runaway Bay 22, 68
Ozcare Keith Turnbull Place Aged Care Facility
15
Ozcare Mental Health Recovery Program
92
Ozcare Ozanam Villa Aged Care Facility - Burleigh Heads 15
Ozcare Parkwood Gardens Aged Care Facility 15
P
Pacific Marinelife Institute82
Pacific Pines Football Club Inc
124
Pacific Pines Junior Australian Football Club 124
Pacific Pines Neighbourhood Police Beat
61
Pacific Pines Residents Group (The)
44
Pacific Pines State Primary School Auditorium 31
PADI Scuba Diving ....118
Palliative Care Helpline92, 99
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Palm Beach / Miami Squash Club 136
Palm Beach Boardriders Club
136
Palm Beach Creative Stitchers Inc 106
Palm Beach Currumbin Alleygators Rugby Club
124
Palm Beach Currumbin Australian Rules Football Club
124
Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club Inc 136
Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Australian Football Club Inc
124
Palm Beach Currumbin Junior Cricket Club
136
Palm Beach Currumbin Sports Club Ltd 112
Palm Beach Police Station 61
Palm Beach Share'n'Care Centre Inc
27, 52, 58, 109, 127, 142, 143
Palm Beach Soccer Club Ltd 53, 125
Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club 131
Palm Beach Swimming Club 120
Palm Meadows Baseball Facility 112
Pam Beach Dental Clinic84
Pan Pacific Masters Games and Gold Coast Airport Marathon (Events
Queensland Gold Coast) 129
Pankina Singers ........115
Paradise Kids - Gold Coast 99
Paradise Lakes Care Centre 20
Paradise Lost Orienteers Inc.
112
Paradise Point and Northern Districts Progress Association Inc 44
Paradise Point Bowls Club Inc
45, 136
Paradise Point Friday Playgroup 36
Paradise Point Ladies Assoc Inc 111
Paradise Point Sailing Club 136
Paradise Point Senior Citizens Association Inc 27
Paradise Radio Yacht Club 24, 109, 118, 120, 129
Parents Of Deaf POD - Gold Coast
67
Parkinson's Queensland Incoporated
87, 117
Parkinson's Society Gold Coast Inc (Broadbeach Group) 27, 67, 87
Parkwood Sharks Junior Rugby League 122
Parkwood Young Adventurers Playgroup
36
Partners In Recovery Gold Coast 92
Peachey Community Garden111
People Alone Lending Support (PALS) Social Club - Gold Coast
99
Persian Cultural Group 53
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Personal Helpers and Mentors Service (PHaMs)
92
Pets for Therapy..........27
PFLAG - Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 100
Phoenix Netball Club Gold Coast 129
Pimpama Island Sports Assoc Inc 112, 129, 136
Pistol Shooting Queensland 129
Pizzey Park Netball Club Inc 129
Play at NCC Playgroup36
Play for Life Soccer Academy
122
PlayConnect Miami .....36
Playful Possums Playgroup 36
Playgroup Association Of Qld Inc 36
Playgroups and fun programs
37
Police Link ...................61
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Ashmore 30, 111
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Bornhoffen
31
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Gold Coast
32, 111
Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) - Nerang 32
POWERtalk Gold Coast116
Pregnancy and Family Support Association Gold Coast Inc
Pregnancy Counselling Link 88
Probus Club - Paradise Point
111
Probus Club of Ashmore-Benowa (Combined) 53
Probus Club of Broadbeach (Ladies)
53
Probus Club of Broadbeach Waters (Combined)
53
Probus Club of Burleigh Heads (Ladies) 53
Probus Club of Burleigh North (Combined)
53
Probus Club of Burleigh Waters (Mens) 53
Probus Club of Capri (Ladies)
53
Probus Club of Helensvale (Combined) 53
Probus Club of Hollywell (Combined) Inc 53
Probus Club of Hope Island (Combined) 53
Probus Club of Kirra-Tugun 53
Probus Club of Kurrawa (Combined)
53
Probus Club of Miami (Ladies)
53
Probus Club of Nerang Inc (Combined) 53
Probus Club of Palm Beach (Mens Club)
53
Probus Club of Parkwood Inc (Mixed) 54
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Probus Club of Robina (Combined)
54
Probus Club of Robina Parks (Combined)
54
Probus Club of Runaway Bay Inc 54
Probus Club of Sorrento Inc (Combined) 54
Probus Club of Southport (Mens) 54
Probus Club of Surfers Paradise (Combined) 54
Probus Club of Tweed River Inc (Combined) 54
Probus Club of Varsity Lakes (Combined)
54
Probus South Pacific Limited 109
Pro-One Tennis Academy 129
Prostate Cancer Support Network 93
Public Trustee - Southport 104
"Pure Milonguero" Classsic Argentine Tango Milonga
63, 113
Q
QE11 Courts of Law Complex
103
Queens Cricket Club .136
Queensland Advocacy Inc 18
Queensland AIDS Council (QuAC) - Brisbane 88, 99
Queensland Alliance for Mental Health (QAMH)
18, 38
Queensland Ambulance Service - Statewide 61, 139
Queensland Association for Gifted and Talented Children Inc (QAGTC) - Gold
Coast Branch ............36
Queensland Athletic League Inc 129
Queensland Australian Shuffleboard Association
129
Queensland Building and Construction Commission - Gold Coast
103
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
45
Queensland Cake Decorators Association
106
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Gold Coast 103
Queensland Community Care Network 27
Queensland Corrective Services - Probation and Parole Office - Burleigh Heads
............................... 103
Queensland Corrective Services - Probation and Parole Office - Southport 103
Queensland Country Women's Association - Coomera
45
Queensland Country Women's Association - Mermaid Beach 45
Queensland Country Women's Association - Nerang
45
Queensland Country Women's Association - Southport 45
Queensland Country Women's Association - Springbrook/Mudgeeraba
45
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Queensland Department of Housing - Robina 17, 142
Queensland Disability Housing Coalition 16, 65
Queensland Diving Association
118
Queensland Fire & Rescue Service (QFRS) 61
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (SES SE Regional Office) 61
Queensland Health Victim Support Service - Brisbane
92, 101
Queensland Injectors Health Network - Burleigh
85
Queensland Justice of the Peace - Statewide 103
Queensland Keep Fit Association Gold Coast 24
Queensland Ombudsman 18
Queensland Oztag Gold Coast
129
Queensland Parents of People with a Disability
18
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Information Centre 112
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service 82
Queensland Positive People 93
Queensland Radio Control Helicopter Association Inc
107
Queensland Shelter.....18
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Spinal Injuries Unit 84
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Spinal Outreach Team
84
Queensland Spinal Cord Injuries Service - Transitional Rehabilitation Program
.................................84
Queensland Theatre of Puppetry 115
Queensland Transport - Disability Parking Scheme 73
Queensland Voice for Mental Health Inc. 18, 92
Queensland Working Women's Service Inc
66, 80, 99
Queensland Youth Housing Coalition
16, 60, 62
Queenslanders with Disability Network - QDN 67
Quitline - Statewide85, 99
Quota International Gold Coast Inc 45
Quota International of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Inc 45
R
Race and Fitness Walking Group 109, 129
Radio Lollipop Gold Coast Hospital
31
Ragamuffins - Coomera Waters Playgroup
36
Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving and Supporters Club 54, 131
Raising Children Network - Children with a disability 67
Ransley Ballet and Dance Centre 115
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Reading Writing Hotline76
Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) 80
Reconnect - Gold Coast32, 99
Red Hat Society - Birds of a Feather on the Gold Coast 109
Red Hat Society - The Golden Girls
110
Refugee Action Collective Gold Coast - Gold Coast 64
Regen Australia...........82
Relationships Australia - Gold Coast - Mermaid Beach
88, 99
Relationships Australia - Gold Coast - Southport
100
Relationships Australia (Victims Counselling Support Service) 104
Relationships Australia Qld Parenting Orders Program
100
Residential Tenancies Authority Information Line
17
Residents and Ratepayers Association Gold Coast (RARA)
54
Respect Inc - Gold Coast38
Respiratory Resource Service
100
Respiratory Services ...93
Respite Plus Program .22
Retired OnLine - Share'N'Care Palm Beach 27
Retired OnLine Inc - NewLife Uniting Church 28
Retired OnLine Inc - Palm Beach Neighbourhood Centre 28
Right to Information and Information Privacy (Freedom of Information)104
Rizeup Ltd ...................19
Robina Aquatic Centre - Rackleys Swimming 119
Robina Australian Rules Football club 125
Robina Bowls Club Inc54, 129
Robina Braves Baseball Club
120, 129
Robina City Raiders Soccer Club 125
Robina Community Legal Centre Inc
104
Robina Disability Services 73
Robina Garden Club Inc54
Robina Health Precinct Oral Health Services 84
Robina Hospital ...........91
Robina Police Beat Shopfront
61
Robina Police Station ..62
Robina Raptors Junior Rugby League Football Club Inc 125
Rock n Roll Dancing ..113
RollerBlaze Gold Coast Wheelchair Basketball110, 130
Romani United Congress Australia 54
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Roosters Hockey Club (formerly Coomera Hockey Club) 125
Roosters Hockey Club (formerly North Gold Coast Roosters Hockey Club) 125
Rosella Jam Inc Vocal Ensemble 115
Rosies .......................142
Rosies Youth Mission Inc140
Rostrum Central Gold Coast Club 54
Rotary Club of Ashmore54
Rotary Club of Broadbeach 54
Rotary Club of Broadwater Southport
54
Rotary Club of Coomera River Midday Inc
54
Rotary Club of Coomera Valley Inc 55
Rotary Club of Currumbin Coolangatta Tweed Inc 55
Rotary Club of Gold Coast Central 55
Rotary Club of Hope Island 55
Rotary Club of Mermaid Beach Inc 55
Rotary Club of Mudgeeraba 55
Rotary Club of Nerang.55
Rotary Club of Palm Beach Inc
55
Rotary Club of Parkwood55
Rotary Club of Robina .55
Rotary Club of Runaway Bay55
Rotary Club of Southport Inc 55
Rotary Club of Surfers Paradise Inc
55
Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise
55
Rotary Club of Tweed Heads South Inc 55
Rotary E-Club of NextGen - Oxenford 45
Royal Airforces Association - Gold Coast Branch
45
Royal Australian Air Force Association Gold Coast & Districts Branch 45
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Queensland Section) 84
Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc.
74
Royal Marines Association 45
Royal Queensland Art Society Inc - Gold Coast
106, 140
RSL Galleon Gardens Retirement Community 15, 20
RSL Home Care26, 68, 90
RSPCA Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch
29
RSPCA Tweed Shire ...28
RTA Queensland.........38
Rugby Gold Coast Ltd122
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Runaway Bay Amateur Athletics Inc
130
Runaway Bay and District Seniors Indoor Bowls Association Inc 111
Runaway Bay Baseball Club 120, 122
Runaway Bay Cricket Club Inc
136
Runaway Bay Dolphins Baseball Club 125
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium
111
Runaway Bay Jr League Club Ltd 55
Runaway Bay Little Athletics 130
Runaway Bay Netball Club 136
Runaway Bay Police Station 62
Runaway Bay RSL Sub-Branch 45
Runaway Bay Seagulls Rugby League 122
Runaway Bay Soccer Club Inc
125
Runaway Bay Sport and Leadership Excellence Centre 76
Runaway Bay Tennis Centre [Pro-One] 130
S
Sahaja Yoga................55
Sailability Gold Coast Inc73, 110
Salvation Army - (QLD Phone Service) 62
Salvation Army - Southport 100
Salvation Army - Southport Women's Activities
110
Salvation Army Bereaved By Suicide Support Group67
Salvation Army Gold Coast Recovery Service Centre Turning Point Fairhaven
.................................85
Salvo Care Line.........100
Samurai Judo Club Gold Coast
136
SAPH Vision Quest - 'New Beginnings' 76
Scorpian Gym ...........127
Scouts Australia Qld - Campsites 32
Scouts Queensland - Ashmore
32, 58
Scouts Queensland - Gold Coast 32
Scouts Queensland - Mudgeeraba 32
Scouts Queensland - Nerang
32, 58
Scouts Queensland - Palm Beach 32, 58
Scouts Queensland - Paradise Point
32
Scouts Queensland - Parkwood Heights 32
Scouts Queensland Hall - Labrador
58
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Scrapbooking and Art-scrapping group - Helensvale 104
Screen Theatre and Writers Studios (STARS) Gold Coast 115
Sculptors' Society Gold Coast Inc Benowa
106
Sculptors' Society Gold Coast Inc Mudgeeraba
110
Seagrass-Watch Gold Coast 82
Seagulls Club ............136
Seahawks Gold Coast Basketball Assoc 127
Seeds Of Hope No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
142
Senior Citizens - Burleigh Heads - Miami
28
Senior Citizens - Paradise Point 28
Senior Citizens - Runaway Bay
26
Seniors Card - Department of Communities 21
Seniors Card Discount Scheme 21
Seniors' Enquiry Line ..83
Serbian-Australian Pensioners Assoc Inc
56
Signs Ministries Pty Limited 19, 140
Silver Bridle Action Group Inc and Lynne Richardson Memorial Centre
59
Silver Cord Telephone Reassurance Service - Statewide 21, 73
Smart Employment Solutions
80
Smart Jobs ..................66
Someone Who Cares Pty Limited (Queensland) - Nerang 25, 73
Soroptimist International Gold Coast Inc 45
Sound Connection .....115
South Coast Restoration Society Inc
56
South Coast Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter No.69 46
South East Asian Korea & Peace Keeping Veterans Association
46
South East Queensland Vindicatrix and MN Mariners Assoc Inc - Coolangatta
.................................28
South East Region Child Safety 29
South Stradbroke Island Landcare 82
Southern Astronomical Society Inc Qld 110
Southern Beaches Community Garden inc. - Tugun 112
Southern Cross Care (Qld) Inc - Home Care Packages
26, 90
Southern Cross Care (Queensland) Inc - Home and Lifestyle Services
83
Southern Gold Coast 60 & Better 21, 110
Southern Stars Calisthenics Club 136
Southport & District Orchid Society Inc 110
Southport Afternoon Stamp Club 56
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Southport Amateur Fishing Club Inc Est 1931 137
Southport Bowls Club56, 137
Southport Branch Aust Pensioners And Superannuants League 25
Southport Carrara Netball Assoc Inc
130
Southport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
46
Southport Chapter No.88 Order of the Eastern Star 46
Southport Croquet Club137
Southport Flying Club Inc137
Southport Golf Club .....56
Southport Health Precinct Oral Health Services
84
Southport Junior Indoor Pistol Club
137
Southport Leagues Club Ltd 56
Southport Little People Playgroup 36
Southport Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens Assoc Inc
110
Southport Police Station62
Southport Preservation & Renewal Society Inc 46
Southport RSL 500 Club56
Southport RSL MC Amateur Fishing Club
137
Southport RSL Memorial Club Inc 56
Southport RSL Scrabble Club
56
Southport Runners and Walkers Inc
111, 130
Southport Scallywags Playgroup 36
Southport Sharks Australian Rules Football Club
125
Southport Sharks Austrtalian Football League Club 56
Southport Sharks Swimming club 137
Southport Soccer Club (Warriors) 137
Southport Special School77
Southport Speechmakers Rostrum Club 56
Southport Squash Court130
Southport State School36
Southport Surf Life Saving Club 131
Southport Surf Life Saving Supporters Club Inc
56
Southport Tigers Senior Rugby League Football Club
125
Southport Yacht Club Hollywell Sailing Squadron
119
Southport Yacht Club Inc56, 112, 119, 137
Southport-Labrador Cricket Club 137
Spanish Carers and Family Support Group {QUOTE 34}Rainbow{QUOTE 34}
.................................56
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Spectacle Supply Scheme (SSS) 88
Spinal Life Australia - Woolloongabba 67
Sporting Shooters Association of Australia - Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch Inc
............................... 130
Sports Super Centre - Gold Coast 112
Spotlight Theatrical Company and Costume Hire
116
Springbrook Mountain Community Association 46
Springbrook Playgroup 36
Springbrook Wildlife Appreciation Group (SWAG) 82
St Andrews Lutheran Aged Care 20
St John Ambulance Australia (Queensland) 26, 32, 73, 80, 90, 139, 140
St John Ambulance Gold Coast Division 62
St John Total First Aid Solutions Gold Coast 88
St Josephs Youth Service 17
St Margaret's Nerang Playgroup 36
St Mary's Coomera Monday Playgroup 37
St Mary's Coomera Tuesday Playgroup 37
St Peters Lutheran Church Playgroup - Alberton
37
St Peter's Lutheran Parish Playgroup
37
St Vincent de Paul Donation Line 142
St Vincent de Paul Helpline 142
St Vincent de Paul Migration Advice Service 104
St Vincent de Paul Society - Families Back On Track (FBOT) 16, 60
Standing Tall Against Abusive Relationships (STAAR) Inc - Ormeau 106
STARH Project ...... 16, 60
State Emergency Service - Gold Coast 59
State Emergency Service (SES) Gold Coast 62
State Special School - Mudgeeraba
73, 77
Stradbroke Masonic Lodge No.349 (Queensland) 46
Study Gold Coast ........76
Suicide Call Back - National Phone Service 62, 92, 101
Sundance Entertainment Group 28
Sundowner Tours Gold Coast Bus Charter
110
Super Performance Centre 127
Support Group for Vision Impaired People - Gold Coast 73
Supporting Those at Risk of Homelessness (STARH)
17
Surf Club Burleigh Heads56
Surf Life Saving Queensland South Coast Branch 127
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Surf World Gold Coast Inc 110
Surfers Baseball Club121, 122
Surfers Paradise Baseball Club
125
Surfers Paradise Brass116
Surfers Paradise Bridge Club Inc 56
Surfers Paradise Budgerigar Club 28
Surfers Paradise Demons Junior Australian Football Club 122
Surfers Paradise District Police Headquarters 62
Surfers Paradise Golf Club Ltd
56
Surfers Paradise Physical Culture Dance Club 56
Surfers Paradise Police Beat Shopfront 62
Surfers Paradise Police Station
62
Surfers Paradise RSL..46
Surfers Paradise RSL Womens Auxiliary 46
Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club
125
Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Supporters Inc
57
Surfers Paradise Ten Pin Bowling 127
Surfers Paradise Triathlon Club 137
Surfers Sunrise Wheelchair Trust 46
Surfing Queensland Inc119
Swim For Life Australia119
Swimming Gold Coast119
Swimworld Gold Coast119
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TAFE Open Learning74, 80
TAFE Queensland - Gold Coast 66, 76
TAFE Queensland Ashmore Trades Training Centre 74
TAFE Queensland Coolangatta
76
TAFE Queensland Coomera 76
TAFE Queensland Coomera Marine
74
TAFE Queensland Southport74
Tai Chi.......................110
Tall Trees - Robina 15, 20
Tallai Country Golf Club57
Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor Education School
76
Tallebudgera Pony Club Inc 137
Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club Supporters Association
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Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc 73, 131
Tallebudgera Valley Playgroup
37
Taxi Subsidy Scheme 139
Telechat ......................73
Tenants Queensland .104
Tenants Queensland Inc19
Tennis Gold Coast Inc - Queens Park Tennis Centre
130
The Blenders - Gold Coast Barbershop Harmony Club Inc 116
The Circle Project Inc32, 116
The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland - ECCQ 19
The Friendly Lot ..........74
The Grace Gawler Institute for Integrated Cancer Solutions - Paradise Point
.................................19
The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc
64, 80
The Rotaract Club of Burleigh Heads
46
The Salvation Army Employment Plus - Coomera 80
The Salvation Army Supported Accommodation Service (Still Waters - Women ,
Women and Children)16, 60
The Showmens Club and Function Centre
57
The Spot Community Services - Parkinson
58
The Surf Club Kurrawa57, 131
The Tweed Hospital ....91
The Well SAILS Arundel32
Theatre Organ Society of Australia (Gold Coast Division) Inc
116
Time 4 Friends - Outreach of Nerang Uniting Church
110
Time for Kids Vacation Care 37
Toastmasters - Elanora Early Morning Club 38
Toastmasters - Gold Coast Club 39
Toastmasters - Helensvale Daybreak Club
39
Toastmasters - Kings Club 39
Toastmasters - Nerang Club 39
Toastmasters - Oasis on Broadbeach 39
Toastmasters - Palm Beach/Currumbin Club 39
Toastmasters - Robina Club 39
Toastmasters - Robina Sunrise Club
39
Toastmasters - Southport Club
39
Toastmasters - Southport Endeavour Club
39
Toastmasters - Talk of the South Club 39
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Toastmasters - Uniting Club Elanora
39
Toastmasters International Infoline 39
Transcord Community Transport Organisation Inc 138
Transformations .. 85, 100
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
38, 64
Treehouse Playgroup ..37
Trinity Child Care Centre37
Trinity Disability Support Service 74, 100
Trinity Gardens Hostel.15
Trix Circus School .....116
True Relationships & Reproductive Health - Gold Coast 77, 88
Tugun Bowls and Community Club Inc 57, 137
Tugun Cottage ............68
Tugun Jets Soccer Club125
Tugun Progress Association 46
Tugun Progress Association Hall 58
Tugun Rugby League Football Club
57, 125
Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Inc 131
Tugun Surf Life Saving Supporters Club Inc 57
Tugun Theatre Company Inc 116
Tugun Village Community Centre 59
Turkish Delights Belly Dancing Academy
116
TURSA - Coolangatta..80
TURSA - Helensvale ...80
TURSA - Marmaid Beach80
TURSA - Nerang .........80
TURSA - Oxenford ......81
TURSA - Palm Beach..81
TURSA - Robina .........81
TURSA - Southport .....81
Tweed Bridge Club ......57
Tweed Community Services - Lower South Coast 74
Tweed Coolangatta Junior Australian Football Club 125
Tweed Gold Coast Family History and Heritage Association Inc 46
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta RSL Sub-Branch46
Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Supporters Association Inc 57
Tweed Heads Croquet Club Inc 137
Tweed Heads District Hospital Auxiliary 57
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Tweed Heads Historical Society Inc
57
Tweed Heads PCYC ...33
Tweed Heads Pony Club Grounds 137
Tweed Heads Soccer Club Inc
125
Tweed Heads Tennis Club Inc
137
Tweed Theatre Co Inc116
Tweed United Freemasons - Lodge Pacific No 298 46
Tweed Unlimited Arts Inc57
Tweed Valley Drug & Alcohol Service (NCAHS)
85
Tweed Valley Sexual Assault Service 59
Twin Rivers Country Music Club 57
Twin Towns and District Garden Club 57
Twin Towns Euchre & 500 Club 57
Twin Towns Services Diggers Swimming Club 138
Twin Towns Services Fishing Club 138
Twin Towns Services Masters Swimming Club 138
Twin Towns Stamp Club Inc 57
U
U3A Online ..................81
United Brain Tumour Support Group
93
United City Playgroup..37
Uniting Friends Southport57
UnitingCare Community - Broadbeach 62, 77, 93
University of the Third Age - Capri - Broadbeach
77
University of the Third Age - Gold Coast 74
University of the Third Age North Gold Coast Inc
74, 110
Unwind on the Hill Craft Group (Over 50)
28, 106
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Variety Plus .................28
Varsity College OSHC .37
Varsity Gymnastics....130
Varsity Lakes Community Ltd
46, 113
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Inc
37, 47, 59, 100
Varsity Lakes Paddlers Club 138
Varsity Vipers Basketball Club
138
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service - Broadbeach
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Vibrants .......................28
Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland Gold Coast Inc
.................................58
Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Gold Coast Sub-Branch 47
VIEW - Voice Interests & Education of Women - Gold Coast
47
Villa La Salle Retirement Village Southport
15, 20
Villa Serena Aged Care15
Village Community Services Inc - Studio Village Community Centre 58, 59, 100,
142
Vision Australia ...........93
Vision Australia - Robina74
Visions - Photography, Video and Technology 58
Vocalescence Chorus116
Volleyball Qld ............130
Volunteer Marine Rescue Associaton Southern Zone
62, 140
Volunteer Marine Rescue Beenleigh District Association Inc
58, 62
Volunteering Services Australia
66, 81, 100, 138, 140
W
Wahine Maori of Queensland Inc - Gold Coast 106
Walking and Board Games 110
War Widows Guild Aust - Gold Coast South Sub-Branch 47
War Widows Guild Aust Qld Inc - Gold Coast North Sub-Branch 47
Water Police (Southport)62
Weekly Mens Group - Robina
117
Wesley Mission Brisbane - Robina 33
Wharf &Tweed Heads Bowls Club Ltd 138
White Wreath Association Limited 19, 92, 101, 117
Wildcare Australia Inc..29
Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld Inc (WPSQ)
82
Women's Health .... 38, 88
Women's Legal Service - Helpline 104
Women's Legal Service Advice Line
19, 100, 104
Women's Sport ..........133
Woodwork and Craft Club Inc
106
Woongoolba Aquatic Centre 119
Woongoolba Bowls Club Inc 138
Workcover Queensland104
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XAQ Shin - Kung Fu ..127
Y
Yang Tsin Su Academy58
YHES House - Wesley Mission Brisbane 33
YMCA Gold Coast .......37
YMCA Gold Coast Home-based Child Care 26, 37, 90
Yorkshire/British Club ..58
Young School of Irish Dancing
110
Youth Emergency Services (YES) - Statewide Phoneline 63, 142
Youth Info Card (Care for Life Youth Suicide Prevention Assoc) 101
Youth Point Connect ...33
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Zonta Club of Paradise Point 47
Zonta Club of Southern Gold Coast/Tweed Area
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