Community Connect Hearing Loss Support Groups

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

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

• Thursday 29^th August
• Thursday 12^th September
• Thursday 7^th 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 current dates for 2024 being:

• 25th July, 10 am – 12 noon
• 19th September, 10 am – 12 noon
• 31st October, 10 am – 12 noon

For new attendees RSVP for numbers and the meeting details to the BHA Brisbane office.

• 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 current dates for 2024 are:

• 24th August, 10am, Cafe 63 99 Cinderella Drive Springwood
• October (TBA)

For new attendees please register your interest with the BHA Brisbane office and we’ll notify you of 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 current dates for 2024 are:

• 30th July, 10 am – 12 noon
• 27th August, 10 am – 12 noon
• 24th September, 10 am – 12 noon
• 29th October, 10 am – 12 noon
• 26th November, 10 am – 12 noon

For new attendees RSVP for numbers and the meeting details to the BHA Brisbane office.

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 current dates for 2024 are:

• 17th August, 10 am – 12 noon
• 12th October, 10 am – 12 noon

Underground parking is available on-site.

For new attendees RSVP for numbers and meeting details to the BHA Brisbane office.

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.