Social Groups

Our inclusive VALID Peer Action Group meets monthly, creating opportunities for self advocacy for people with disabilities in our community.

When: Usually 4th Monday of the month
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join this friendly and welcoming group for a coffee at a local cafe.  Call us for details.

When: 10:00am on the second Thursday of the month.

Switch off your devices and join a friendly and inclusive evening for all the family. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring a board game, puzzle, something fun or simply come along.

When: Monday 15 July, 5 August, 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: Gold coin

Boomerang Bags tackles the problem of single use plastic pollution at a community level. We make reusable bags out of recycled materials and circulate them through our local community. Come along and join our friendly social group. No previous sewing skills required.

When: Wednesdays  10:00am - 2:00pm (with a break for a social lunch)
Cost: None

This friendship group is a welcoming place for women to socialise and connect. Gain improved self-confidence and motivation through establishing social connections in our local community.

When: Fridays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Gold coin

A friendly, supportive and social environment. In this group you can do dress- making, patchwork, mending. Sewing machines can be made available on request.

When: Saturdays 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 16 November
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $7 per session

Be stimulated, learn new words and make new friends. Beginners welcome.

See our video here.

When: Tuesdays
Time: 12:30 - 4:00pm
Cost: $4 per session

Put time aside and get together with other creative people to work on your art. Support and learn from each other as well as make new friends with similar interests.

When: Mondays
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $5 per session

Meet and chat over morning tea. Make supportive new friends with similar interests. Friendship, mutual support and regular outings. New members always welcome.

When: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Cost: $4 per session

Relax, chat and share in a breakfast in a friendly social group atmosphere.  The group meets at a local cafe.  Call us for details.

When: 8.00am on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Make new friends while keeping active and healthy. Take a leisurely walk within Gresswell Forest and surrounding neighbourhood.

When: Mondays
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Cost: Cost: $10.00 per term

Come and learn how to play scrabble and play a social game in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. All newcomers welcome.

See out video here.

When: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Cost: $4 per session

Learn and play whilst enjoying the company of a friendly group who welcome new members. Share an afternoon tea.

When: Fridays
Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm
Cost: $4 per session

Have you ever read a fantastic book and longed for someone to talk to about it? Here's your chance!
Our facilitator will provide each member with a book chosen by the group to be read over one month, then return the following month for discussion.

When: First Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Cost: $10 annual joining fee & $4 per session