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In the Logan community we are blessed with many groups who provide support, activities,

assistance and a listening ear to people in need. Here are what some groups are doing...

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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION QUEENSLAND
http://www.alzheimersonline.org
7 Eveleigh St, Wooloowin 4030 Phone: 3857 4043 Services available from the Association include the Dementia Help Line, Community education, day respite, weekend respite, in-home respite, emergency respite, residential care, library resources, support groups, family carer education and professional education. For information and support on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, please FREECALL 1800 639 331 or Email: helpline@eis.net.au

Please CLICK HERE to support Margo's Animal Sanctuary. As an animal lover myself, and web-mistress of this community website and domain, I fully support the endeavours for animal protection and welfare. Please support Margo.

BETHANIA SENIOR CITIZENS INC.
People aged 50+ meet at 9.30am on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at BETHANIA COMMUNITY CENTRE. Activities include guest speakers, entertainment, card games and picnics. For more information, please phone Barbara on 3805 7542.

BOORAN PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Located in Woodridge (off Compton Road) has:-
       * Boxing on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4pm;
       * Karate on Monday at 6pm;
       * Permaculture on the 3rd Tuesday of Month at 7pm;
       * Alanon on Wednesday at 10am;
       * Alcoholics Anonymous on Tuesday & Thursday at 12noon
       * Mediation on Thursday nights at 7pm (holidays excluded);
       * Craft classes on Tuesday at 9.30am.

* Tax Help is available on Wednesdays after 3pm and Saturday mornings from 9am-1pm.

Other Groups also meet at the Centre, so for more information please phone 3808 7675.

DANCING AT MT. COTTON HALL
At Mt. Cotton Hall, CNR Seaview and Mt. Cotton Road. Ballroom dancing 3rd Saturday night each month commencing at 7:30 pm admission $6.00 adults, children welcome and a light supper supplied. For next dance details, please phone 3206 7617.

("DSAQ")
The Down Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc. is a registered charity established by parents in 1976. The Association is managed by a voluntary committee of parents and provides it's services through the efforts of volunteers with the support of part-time staff.

Funds for the Association come from services through membership fees, donations, grants, sponsorship and fundraising. The DSAQ has a membership of individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Affiliate membership is available to professionals and interested individuals

The DSAQ is commmitted to upholding the rights of individuals with Down syndrome and ensuring that their needs and those of their families are met. The Association works for a better quality of life for people with Down syndrome by supporting and strengthening families and by promoting positive and realistic images of people with Down syndrome.

The DSAQ works for the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and for appropriate resources and support to ensure their full participation as valued members of the community.

Although based in Stafford for our support meetings, we currently have groups that meet in Indooroopilly, Redcliffe and Sunnybank. If you would like to be involved in a support group in the Logan or another area, then we'd love to hear from you.

Advice to anyone with an alcohol and/or drug problem.

For more information, please contact Drug-Arm Logan by phone on 3805 4574 or by fax on 3805 4574. Or visit the Loganlea Community Centre at 28-32 Timms Street, Loganlea.

Office hours:
Monday 9.00 - 17.00
Thursday 9.00 - 17.00
Friday 9.00 - 17.00

HALL FOR HIRE - MT. COTTON HALL
Mt. Cotton Hall, CNR Seaview and Mt. Cotton Road, Mt. Cotton available for hire for weddings and parties. Long and short term hire also available. For details phone 3206 6774.

LANARTA - Logan and Neighbouring Areas Regional Tenants Association
Lanarta is a non-profit organisation funded by the Queensland Department of Housing. We represent approximately 5000 homes in the Logan, Beenleigh, Eagleby, Underwood, Springwood, Loganholme, Browns Plains, Beaudesert and surrounding areas.

All our workers are volunteers. By being involved we gain skills and knowledge.

“Lets break down the Barriers”

LANARTA Aims:

To decrease isolation and have a stronger voice for Tenants and Tenant Groups.

For more information, please phone Lanarta's Office on 3804 3008.

LECNA (LOGAN EAST COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION INC.)
Offers craft, playgroups, men's support group, counselling, amputees and family support, grief and loss, Kim Walters Breast Cancer Support, weight support, financial counselling, speech therapy, emergency support parents program, depression support group, volunteer training, meditation, Information and Referral, Tax Help, Befriender Community Renewal Program and Cancer Support Group. Phone 3808 4529.

LOGAN CENTRAL ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP
The Logan Central Arthritis Support Group has changed it's venue and day, and will now be held at the Police Citizen Youth Club, Lot 7 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central from 9-11am on the second Thursday of each month.

This is the Loganlea Community Computer Work Shops and the Woodridge Community Computer Club combined into a Network of Computer Clubs across the Logan City Region. The need for computer literacy is to build a self sustaining community computer club was first generated from the expressed needs of the community. These computer workshops teach the absolutely terrified through to at an intermediate - advanced level with people with a better understanding.

These are done by computer work shops, one on one learning access tuition, basic computer classes and an Options Course Guide. The success of these 2 computer clubs has brought to the conclusion that learning computer skills in an endless process and we teach to their level which makes it one of the best ways of learning. We don't have the attitude of "I'm the teacher, and your the learner" we work to your level to give people a better understanding of what is to know. This Community Network will grow into many placed self sustainable computer clubs around the Logan City Region by our experienced Volunteer Computer Tutors.

LOGANLEA AND DISTRICTS STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
meets every second Wednesday at the Loganlea Community Centre. Stroke overcomers and their carers welcome.

Phone Robyn on 3299 7024.

LOGAN LEGAL ADVICE CENTRE Inc.
This service provides free legal advice to anyone in the Logan and North Albert areas. Advice times are:
        Tuesday 2-4pm at Loganlea Community Centre
        Wednesday Night 6-8pm at YFS 376 Kingston Road Slacks Creek
        Thursday 2-4pm at YFS 376 Kingston Road Slacks Creek
Bookings for all advice sessions are made on Ph:3290 4199.
Website is http://www.yfs.org.au/legal/index.shtml

LOGAN YOUTH LEGAL SERVICE
This service provides free legal advice and representation to young people between 10 and 18yrs and specialises in criminal law and the Children's Court. This service is also available to deliver workshops to schools workers students and young people on legal issues affecting young people. Please call us to find out more Ph: 3208 8199.

LOST, FOUND OR NEEDY PETS?
This free service to the pet community provides a website that lists for free lost, found or needy animals and pets. The site is http://www.k9register.com

MEN'S RIGHTS AGENCY
The Men's Rights Agency is a national, non-profit organisation providing a better outcome for men and their families. Meetings are open to both men and women.

For meeting details, please contact the Men's Right's Agency. Phone MRA on 3805 5611 or visit the website at http://www.mensrights.com.au/page26a.htm for MRA's meeting dates and venue details.

Address details are as follows:
MEN'S RIGHTS AGENCY
P.O. Box 28, Waterford Q 4133
Telephone: 07 3805 5611 Fascimile: 07 3200 8769
Email: mra@ecn.net.au
Website: http://www.mensrights.com.au

POSTNATAL DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP ASSOCIATION INC.
Baby's Doing Well ... but are you?
Post-Natal Depression is a treatable illness affecting 20% of all mothers with varying severity.
HELP IS READILY AVAILABLE.
Contact the Telephone Support Line on 0417 632 844
or for more information, please visit the POSTNATAL DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP website

SAFETY FOR AGED
The Logan Area Committee on the Ageing is offering a program to help older people in Logan feel safe and confident. The service is free (except for excursions) and available to anyone over the age of 60.

Please phone Shirley Mulcahy on 3808 7233 or 0419681708. Visit the SAFE & CONFIDENT LIVING PROGRAM Webpage.

SPRINGWOOD COMMUNITY GROUP
Friends Making Friends - Springwood Community Group is a group of people interested in learning great crafts and art in a wonderful environment of friendship and fun. Classes include Decoupage, Knitting & Crochet, Folk Art and Drawing/Painting. We also have workshops covering Candlewicking, Egg Shell Art, Creative Cards, Calligraphy (Italics) and Creative Memories (Photo Scrapbooking). Why don't you check us out sometime? You'll be glad you did! For more information please phone Jenny on 3808 9051, Betty on 3341 9826 or Doris on 3800 1781. Or Email Jenny jenways@powerup.com.au

WHITE WREATH ASSOCIATION LTD. - ACTION AGAINST SUICIDE
White Wreath Association Inc. is an organisation supporting victims of suicide, which has several aims. It is a non-denominational, non-political and anti-discriminatory body that will support people who have been directly affected by suicide, and those who are affected by mental illness.

Our first aim is to promote awareness by educating the public to the alarming increase in suicide deaths and mental illness within the society in which we live and the urgent need to try to combat this epidemic. We will be holding Memorial Services to focus media and public attention onto this very serious health issue, leading to a National White Wreath Day for the Victims of Suicide on 29th of May each year.

Secondly, we intend to approach governments on the urgent need to make changes to the Confidentiality Laws to acknowledge that families and carers of people with mental illness must be informed of their loved one's treatment at the time when these people are least able to care for themselves, so that family members/carers know how to care for their loved ones in their home environment.

Thirdly, we would like to remove the unfounded myths and stigmas often associated with suicide.

Fourthly, our Association is aiming to raise funds through sponsorship, fundraising events and the sale of miniature white wreaths/badges to ultimately result in the establishment of an IN-Outpatient care centre for people with mental illness where no one will be denied treatment.

Finally, we want to remind the whole of Australia that every life is precious, that these people are not just statistics but dearly loved human beings, loved by their families and carers.

If you have a Community Centre or support group who offers services for minimal or no cost, and would

The Australian Breastfeeding Association is a large community-based self-help group, recognised as a leading authority on breastfeeding management. The Association provides innovative counselling and support services to the community and health sector throughout Australia.