Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups

The BHA Carindale Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group was established in 2024. The group meets monthly for discussions and presentations about living with hearing loss.

The group meets at Carindale Library Meeting Room 2 from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm on:

• Thursday 7th November
• Wednesday 27th November

2025 Dates

• Thursday 30 January
• Thursday 27 February
• Thursday 27 March
• Thursday 24 April
• Thursday 29 May
• Thursday 26 June
• Thursday 31 July
• Thursday 28 August
• Thursday 25 September
• Thursday 30 October
• Thursday 27 November

For new attendees please register your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll notify you of upcoming meeting details.

The BHA Chermside Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group meets at the Kennards Storage Conference Rooms at 721 Webster Rd, Chermside.

Meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of every second month with the next dates for 2024 being:

• 14th November, 10 am – 12 noon

For new attendees please register and RSVP your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll confirm upcoming meeting details.

• We also have a group at North Lakes if that is closer to you. See below for details.

Existing members, RSVP to group convenor Carol-Anne Greensil directly.

The BHA Logan Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group has reconvened and is in the process of scheduling dates and locations for the remaining meetings of 2024.

The next dates are:

• 9th November, 12 pm, Logan Community Connect Christmas Lunch – VENUE TBA

For new attendees please register and RSVP your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll confirm upcoming meeting details.

The BHA Mt Ommaney Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group meets at Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Rd, Mount Ommaney on the last Tuesday of every month.

The next dates for 2024 are:

• 29th October, 10 am – 12 noon
• 26th November, 10 am – 12 noon

For new attendees please register and RSVP your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll confirm upcoming meeting details.

The BHA North Lakes Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group meets at the North Lakes Community Centre, 10 The Corso North Lakes, Meeting Room 1 on the second Saturday of every second month.

The next dates for 2024 are:

• December – TBA

Dates for 2025 coming soon.

Underground parking is available on-site.

For new attendees please register and RSVP your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll confirm upcoming meeting details.

Existing members, RSVP to group convenor Carol-Anne Greensil directly.

Monthly meetings are held at the Donald Simpson Community Centre 172 Bloomfield Street (cnr Russell Street) Cleveland on the second Saturday of the month (except as advised) starting at 9.30 am.

The BHA Redlands Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group aims to provide:

• Support and understanding for people, and their families, who experience difficulties resulting from hearing loss.
• Information about the range of services available to the Hearing Impaired and to educate the general community about the implications of hearing loss.
• Advocate for the provision of greater access to technology and facilities to assist communication for people with hearing loss.

Meet at 9:30 am and get yourself a Coffee/Tea and biscuit before the start of the meeting.

There is a cost to cover hall hire, FM hearing devices, tea and coffee.

• Members of the Donald Simpson Centre – $6
• Non-Members of the Donald Simpson Centre – $10
• The first visit to a meeting is free.

Meetings are a mixture of social discussions, problem-solving and informative talks.

For further information contact group coordinator Paul Barnes on 0414 823 543 or email paul@donaldsimpsoncentre.com. Alternatively, you can contact the BHA Brisbane office.

With the Queensland Acoustic Neuroma Association ceasing operations in 2023, BHA are providing foundational support for Queenslander’s with Acoustic Neuroma.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a monthly support group meeting. If you are interested in doing a group, please register your interest by contacting us. We’ll keep you informed of groups being established and other Acoustic Neuroma information.

For further information or to register your interest, please contact the BHA Brisbane Office.