Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups

Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups are run by volunteers in a friendly environment of peer support and social connection with a focus on self-help.

Supported by Better Hearing Australia Brisbane, groups are free to join (though some groups may charge a small fee to pay for a meeting space with a cup of coffee or tea included), and friends, family, and significant others are encouraged to attend.

Each group runs differently to suit their needs, but meetings are usually informal and take place at local cafés, libraries, community centres, or other public meeting spaces.

Our Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups

We currently have Community Connect groups in five locations throughout Greater Brisbane, but we are looking at expanding throughout the state so every Queenslander can access community support should they want it.

If there is no group in your location, why not start one? We will be there to support you every step of the way.

Carindale Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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.

Chermside Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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.

Logan Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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.

Mt Ommaney Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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.

North Lakes Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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:

9th November, 10 am – 12 noon

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.

Redlands Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Group

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.

Acoustic Neuroma Support Group

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.