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Home » Resources » Peer Support Groups

Peer Support Groups

Our Peer Support Groups connect people with lived experience with physical disability to share their experiences, advocate for inclusive communities, hear from special guest speakers and talk about the issues that matter.

Our Groups hold regular catch-ups across Queensland and Western Australia and are great way to stay informed and connected with your local community.

Anyone with experience in spinal cord damage (including injury and medical conditions), the late effects of polio and transverse myelitis is welcome to join by becoming a member of Spinal Life.

We also provide Peer Support services for members seeking one-on-one advice or guidance about living with spinal cord damage.

Contact us for more information

Spinal Life Peer Support Groups

LocationTimeFacilitatorComment
Bribie IslandPlease ring facilitator for detailsBill Peacock, 0403 686 998Combined with Post Polio Network
Brisbane11.00am, first Wednesday of the monthBill Simpson, 0412 729 843
Bundaberg10.30am, third Tuesday of the month Pat Allison, 4153 1005
FNQ (Cairns)Please contact facilitatorCoordinator Member Networks Jeanette Kretschmann, 1300 774 625Combined with Post Polio Network
Fraser Coast12.00pm, third Tuesday of the monthCoordinator Member Networks Jeanette Kretschmann, 1300 774 625
Mackay12.00pm, first Friday of the monthDebra Reaves, 0487 021 735
Moreton Bay1.00pm, first Tuesday of the monthTom Dutton, 0448 949 910
Rockhampton11.00am, second Thursday of the monthRobynne Clifton, 0473 576 107 or
Anne Guthrie, 0407 116 035
Perth (WA)Please contact facilitator for detailsAileen Ward, 0420 985 734

Post Polio Groups

LocationTimeFacilitatorComment
BrisbanePlease contact facilitator for detailsCoordinator Member Networks Jeanette Kretschmann, 1300 774 625
FNQ (Cairns)Please contact facilitator for detailsJoy Hay, 4055 5795Combined with Spinal Injuries Network
Gold Coast10.30am, second Monday of the monthLyn Glover, 0448 206 856 or
Joan Radanovic, 0413 178 073
Rockhampton11.00am, first Thursday of the monthRobynne Clifton, 0473 576 107 or
Anne Guthrie, 0407 116 035
Sunshine Coast10.00am, second Friday of the monthCathy Newman, 5447 6608
Townsville2.00pm, second Sunday
of every second month
Eric Collins, 4729 0275Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec

Transverse Myelitis Groups

Contact Louise Remilton on 0414 254 531.

 

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