Support Groups
What is a Support Group?
A support group is an informal gathering of people who share similar experiences, situations or problems. One of Parkinson’s Queensland’s most valuable and popular services is the development and coordination of a network of some 43 Parkinson’s support groups throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland.
Parkinson’s support group members can offer each other emotional and practical support. Getting together with other people who are facing similar challenges allows everyone to share feelings, resources and experiences. As well as providing benefits from the exchange of practical information, support groups also provide motivation and inspiration to help you deal positively with the changes to your lifestyle. They also give you a chance to meet new people, which help to break down any feelings of isolation associated with the disease.
Support group meetings range from group discussions, to educational sessions by guest speakers, social outings or just sharing a cuppa. To join a group please select your nearest group and contact number below for further details.
| Suburb | Coordinator | Phone Number | Monthly Meeting | Time |
| Beaudesert | Carol Price | 5540 1400 | 2nd Tue | 10:00am |
| Beenleigh | Dianne Donaldson | 3200 4870 | 1st Fri | 10.00am |
| Biloela | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 2nd Wed | 10:00am |
| Bribie Island | Ann Mitchell | 3408 2120 | 2nd Thu | 1:00pm |
| Broadbeach | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 3rd Wed | 10:00am |
| Bundaberg | Elaine Williams | 4159 8118 | 3rd Mon | 10:00am |
| Caboolture | Joy Boyle | 5498 7333 | 3rd Wed | 12:00pm |
| Cairns | John Harris | 4053 4556 | 2nd Mon | 2:00pm |
| Caloundra | Colin Hill | 5492 4051 | 2nd Wed | 10.00am |
| Carers Group | Neil Page | 3278 5152 | 3rdFri | 10.00am |
| Dalby | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 1st Wed | 1:00pm |
| DBS Group | Sue Page | 3278 5152 | Quarterly | 10.00am |
| Elanora | Judy Learmonth | 5534 9059 | Last Fri | 10.30am |
| Geebung/Zillmere | David Martin | 3410 8054 | 1st Thurs | 10.00am |
| Gladstone | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 1st Mon | 10:00am |
| Gympie | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 2nd Mon | 10.30am |
| Hervey Bay | Jamie de Salis | 4128 6046 | 4th Tues | 10:30am |
| Indooroopilly | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 4th Tues | 10.30am |
| Ipswich | Di Bergman | 3413 5818 | 2nd Tue | 10:00am |
| Jindalee | Delma Griffiths | 3278 8802 | 1st Mon | 2:30pm |
| Kedron | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 3rd Sat | 2:00pm |
| Lockyer Valley | Lyndall Einam | 5465 2621 | Quarterly | |
| Logan | Margaret Vickers | 3808 6356 | 1st Tue | 10:00am |
| Logan West | Dorothy Hodder | 3806 7072 | 2nd Fri | 10:00am |
| Mackay | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 3rd Thu | 10:00am |
| Mareeba | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | Bi-Monthly | |
| Maryborough | Gail Wixon | 4123 3407 | 1st Wed | 2:00pm |
| Mitchelton | David Martin | 3410 8054 | 1st Tue | 10:00am |
| Mt Gravatt (YOPD) | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 2nd Tue | 10:30am |
| Mt Gravatt | Mavis Edwards | 3341 5227 | 4th Mon | 10:00am |
| Nambour & District | Jean Scanes | 5444 2312 | Last Fri | 9:30am |
| Port Douglas/Mossman | James Watson | 4098 5335 | Quarterly | 10:00am |
| PSP | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | Bi-monthly | 11.00am |
| Redlands/Bayside | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 3rd Thu | 10:00am |
| Rockhampton | Call PQI for details | 3209 1588 | 1st Tue | 10:00am |
| Roma | Peter Thomas | 4622 2512 | 3rd Mon | 10.30am |
| Strathpine/Lawnton | David Martin | 0418 750 120 | 2nd Tues | 10:00am |
| Tewantin/Noosa | Val Mason | 5474 4829 | 2nd Fri | 9:30am |
| Toowoomba | Jan Barrett | 4635 4844 | 1st Thu | 10:00am |
| Townsville | Kay Edwards | 4799 9500 | 4th Wed | 10:00am |
| Warwick | Patsy Slatyer | 4661 4566 | 2nd Thu | 1:30pm |
| Yeppoon | Hugh Evans | 4939 4686 | Bi-monthly | |
| Please be aware that co-ordinators with Parkinson’s disease may take some time to answer the phone. | ||||