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 (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.
“I find the Community Support Group very helpful. We have speakers on subjects of interest to people with hearing loss in a quiet and well-lit situation. Many good tips on how to cope in the real world are exchanged over a cup of tea. I always leave feeling cheerful and very thankful for the social interaction.” ~ Gloria
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.
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Carindale Community Connect Hearing Support Group
The BHA Carindale Community Connect Hearing Support Group was established in 2024. The group meets monthly for social catchups and 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 the last Thursday of the month:
2026 Dates
- Thursday 27 August
- Thursday 24 September
- Thursday 29 October
- Thursday 26 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 Support Group
The BHA Chermside Community Connect Hearing Support Group meets at the Kennards Storage Conference Rooms at 721 Webster Rd, Chermside, 10am to 12pm.
2026 Dates
- More coming soon
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 Support Group
The BHA Logan Community Connect Hearing Support Group has reconvened and meets on the second Saturday of every second month.
Locations and times vary and are subject to change. So please get in touch and register your interest in the group.
2026 Dates
- Saturday 8th August, 12noon – Lucky’s Tavern, Hellawell Rd, Sunnybank Hills
- Saturday 10th October, 10.30am – Cafe 63, Cinderella Drv, Springwood
- November, Christmas catch Up, 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 Support Group
The BHA Mt Ommaney Community Connect Hearing Support Group meets at Mt Ommaney Library, Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre, 171 Dandenong Rd, Mount Ommaney at 10am on the last Tuesday of every month.
2026 Dates
- Tuesday 25 August
- Tuesday 29 September
- Tuesday 27 October
- Tuesday 24 November
- Tuesday 29 December
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 Support Group
The BHA North Lakes Community Connect Hearing Support Group meets at the North Lakes Community Centre, 10 The Corso North Lakes, Meeting Room 1.
2026 Dates
- 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 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.
Upcoming 2026 Dates
- Saturday 8 August
- Saturday 12 September
- Saturday 10 October
- Saturday 14 November
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.
Toowong Community Connect Hearing Support Group
The BHA Toowong Community Connect Hearing Support Group meets at the UQ Healthy Living Centre, Level 3, 37 Archer Street, Toowong QLD 4066, at 12 noon on the third Wednesday of the month.
2026 Dates
- Wednesday 15 July
- Wednesday 19 August
- Wednesday 16 September
- Wednesday 21 October
- Wednesday 18 November
For new attendees please register and RSVP your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll confirm upcoming meeting details.
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 have a small group of interested people looking to meet with others to share their experiences and how they face the day with Acoustic Neuroma.
If you are interested in joining 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.
