Wellways Australia - ACT

services include: Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year.

Brain Tumour Support Network ACT  - Woden

Services Include: Monthly meeting of patients, carers and family. Call for details or visit web site.

Our Pastoral Care Practitioners come from a variety of belief groups and religious backgrounds and are a combination of staff and trained volunteers available to offer emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, carers and staff throughout the Canberra Hospital.  They are available in person, either on-site or on-call through the hospital's switchboard. 

Chaplaincy and Pastoral/Spiritual Care includes members of a general team who relate with persons who claim to have no specific religious background or affiliation but who appreciate visits or are seeking spiritual support. 

A Multifaith sacred space located in Building 3, Level 2 is open to all and available 24 hours a day. It is specifically designed for private prayer and individual/group meditation. It is also used as a Christian Chapel, Jewish Temple, and for daily prayers by Muslims, thus various religious services and group meditations are regularly held there Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - as well as periodic memorial services and special celebrations conducted by belief or faith group leaders coordinated by the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Manager. A schedule of all regular weekly worship services/times are available on notice boards near the Multifaith centre or by contacting the Pastoral Care office directly.

Bedside communion is available upon request. Anyone may request a friendly pastoral care visit or specific spiritual support at anytime, either personally or to make a referral on behalf of someone else.

Chaplains and Pastoral Carers are available on campus during work hours and designated representatives are on-call 24 hours a day. Contact the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care office directly on (02) 6244 3849 or via the hospital's switchboard on (02) 6244 2222 to reach the on-call service.

Canberra Hospital - Spiritual Support Services

Services include: The provision of multifaith emotional and spiritual support among inpatients, outpatients, family, and staff throughout the Canberra Hospital.

TeleCHAT provides a social telephone call to people living in the community to provide support, friendship and community connection. The program aims to enrich the independence and quality of life for older people and people with a disability living in the community. We match you to your caller based on common interests or experiences. Your caller will phone you at an agreed time and day, usually once or twice a week.
TeleCHAT provides an opportunity for people with limited community involvement to enjoy non service delivery related 'chats' with someone who shares their interests. TeleCHAT may also be suitable for people waiting for a vacancy in the visiting services of Red Cross, and can provide services to people in South East NSW as well as the ACT.

Clients and volunteers also hold social groups to share new connections with others in Red Cross programs.

Fees for TeleCHAT are based on an annual subscription. Payment plans may be arranged for self-funded subscribers.
To find out more, or to sign up for telephone support, call us on (02) 6234 7663 or email socialinclusionact@redcross.org.au

Australian Red Cross - ACT/SENSW

Services include: The Australian Red Cross has several community services such as Meals on Wheels, TeleCHAT, Telecross, Meditrak, Blood Service, Personal Alarm Service and various other visitor programs that are designed to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Canberra.

By contacting SHOUT, you can receive information about the activities of these organisations, including:
-	Information packs & fact sheets (specific to the particular condition);
-	Meeting dates, times and topics;
-	A contact person for specific information/support;
-	Access to library and resources;
-	Information on related services;
-	Membership information. 

If looking for a support group which is not a member of SHOUT, we may have contacts within our networks or be able to refer to other appropriate services.

Self Help Organisations United Together (SHOUT)

Services include: SHOUT acts as the first point of contact for its member self help/support groups. By contacting SHOUT, you can receive information about the activities of these organisations. SHOUT is also involved in the delivery of Chronic Conditions Self Management courses, information and workshops.

Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW - Pearce

Services include: Motor Neurone Disease MND NSW provides information and support to people with MND, their carers and family in NSW and the ACT. MND Advisors provide face to face and telephone support and help connect people to the appropriate services. Equipment is provided through FlexEquip to people living with MND. MND NSW also provides information to health and community professionals and advocates on behalf of people with MND.  Support groups meetings held bi-monthly in the ACT.

The service provides information to help those in Canberra and surrounding districts. It also provides an opportunity to meet others in a relaxed environment. There is no charge for the service. BTAA has a Freecall service staffed by a trained volunteer - 1800 857 221. Your call will be returned. Or contact BTAA by email.

Brain Tumour Support Network ACT - Pearce

Services include: The Brain Tumour Support Network ACT provides support for people living with brain tumours, and their family and friends. It is a volunteer peer led group.

ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society usually holds monthly support group meetings from 12.30pm to 2.00pm on the first Tuesday of each month except January and December. This is an opportunity to meet and chat with other people with ME/CFS and FMS and learn about new topics with regular guest speakers. Meetings are open to both members and non members with tea and coffee served. Non members are requested to contact the Society to confirm time and venue.

ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society Inc

Services include: ACT ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society provides support and information for people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS).

The service also works closely with the community and industry to:
-	Raise awareness about problem gambling;
-	Educate around problem gambling issues;
-	Support and assist problem gamblers and their families and friends.

So whether you are an individual affected by problem gambling, or an organisation interested in the issue, find out how the AGCSS can help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service

Services include: The ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service (AGCSS) is a free, anonymous and confidential service to individuals and their families and friends struggling with gambling issues.

PANDSI can provide telephone support, one on one support, group support, partners information evenings, exercise and yoga classes, pram walk and play group.
Please phone to check availability and times of support sessions. Free adjunct childcare is available for daytime support groups.  Please amend to:  PANDSI provides support for ACT families struggling with perinatal depression.  Services include Telephone Support, One-to-One Support, Day Support Group, Dad's Information Night,  Fitness Support Group,  Yoga Evening Support and PANDSI playgroup for clients.  Free adjunct childcare is provided for some services.

**Small fee on fitness and yoga groups only.

PANDSI (Post and Ante Natal Depression Support and Information Inc.)

Services include: PANDSI provides support for families in the ACT struggling with post or ante natal depression and/or anxiety.  We provide telephone support, one on one support, day support group, yoga and exercise support groups, PANDSI playgroup and partners information evenings.  We offer free adjunct childcare for day support group and have a comprehensive library.  PANDSI is a unique service in the ACT - no referral or formal diagnosis of PND is required.  Just pick up the phone for an appointment.  PANDSI  - Pathway to Wellness.

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