STEPS - ABIOS offers a six-week group program for adults with Acquired Brain Injury, or Stroke and their families and friends. The program aims to improve community participation, using a self-management approach.
Meeting Place: Various venues in Bundaberg
Street Address Leve 3, Buranda Plaza, Ipswich Road
Postal Address PO Box 6053 Buranda Qld 4102
Email: steps@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3406 2311
Fax: (07) 3406 2399
Email: steps@health.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

A full range of hearing rehabilitation services including hearing tests, fitting of a wide range of most modern digital hearing aids, hearing aid repair and batteries. Pensioners Direct Contact, Children need to be referred from GP and screened by Child Health first (4150 2700). Now visiting - Bargara, Childers, Gayndah and Monto and Gin GIn.
Operating Times: 8.30am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 62 Woondooma Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 2253 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Phone: (07) 4152 3833
Fax: (07) 4153 3620
Website: www.hearing.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Provide respite to maintain and promote independence. To provide opportunity for people to socialise with others in a club like environment.
Meeting Place: CWA Hall Nielson Park Bargara
Operating Times: 9am to 12midday on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Street Address 45 Woondooma Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4120
Fax: (07) 4130 4121
Email: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: Yes

Provider of professional Allied Health Services to frail aged and younger disabled people and their carers. Services aim to maintain optimum levels of independence and well being by delivering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and dietetic services..
Operating Times: 7.30am to 4.00pm (Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays)
Street Address River Terrace
Postal Address P.O. Box 952 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: bundy.therapy@bluecare.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 0521
Fax: (07) 4151 8548
Email: bundy.therapy@bluecare.org.au
Website: http://www.bluecare.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Centre-based and in-home respite provided for younger people with disabilities, frail aged people and people with dementia. Emergency overnight accommodation may be arranged under certain circumstances.
Operating Times: Mon - Sat 8.00am to 4.00pm
Street Address 22 May Street
Postal Address 22 May Street Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: j.rice@bluecare.org.au
Phone: (07) 4152 7440
Fax: (07) 4153 6482
Mobile: 0417 776 434
Email: j.rice@bluecare.org.au
Website: http://www.bluecare.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

To provide support, encouragement and information to people with brain injury, their families and carers. To increase community awareness of the need for preventive measures, for further research and understanding by neurologists and neuropsychiatrists of individuals who have acquired brain injury. To encourage the use of services, and funding, so that those with acquired brain injury may recover and/or be rehabilitated back into the community.
Street Address Unit 3, 162 Petrie Terrace
Postal Address PO Box 1519 Milton qld 4064
Email: biaq@braininjury.org.au
Phone: 1800 673 074/(07) 3367 1049
Fax: (07) 3367 1053
Email: biaq@braininjury.org.au
Website: http://www.braininjury.org.au/

Support to families, carers and individuals affected by autism. Meetings with Guest Speakers and social activities on a regular basis.
Meeting Place: Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre, 111 Targo Street
Operating Times: Committee Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm. Coffee and Chat meetings 2nd Friday of each month at 9.30am to 12noon..
Street Address 111 Targo Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 5034 West Bundaberg QLD 4670
Phone: (07) 4155 1683
Mobile: 0437 538 929
Website: http://www.autismqld.com.au/

A centralised information Centre. A base where disability groups can circulate information. Provision of a lending service of specialised toys and therapy equipment for families and carers who have a person with special needs. Children with short-term special needs are also eligible to-borrow. Provision of re-sources to teachers, therapists, and others working with special needs people. Promotion of early development and play as a learning process. Also open for all members of the community. Meeting room available.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 1.00pm (Mon to Fri) with the exception of (Thurs) 1.00pm to 5.00pm, 9.00am to 11.00 am (Sat)
Street Address 127 Woondooma Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 2010 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: bundytoylibrary@bigpond.com
Phone: (07) 4153 2909
Fax: (07) 4153 2910
Email: bundytoylibrary@bigpond.com
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Purpose: To provide an open forum for the Disability Sector and other interested persons to identify issues, develop strategies and responses to those issues and share information and resources.
Meeting Place: Rotating Venue
Operating Times: Meets on the first Thursday bi-monthly (commencing February) from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4155
Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Email: comdev@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

We provide free disability rights information, advice, referral and individual advocacy support to any person with disability who lives in the Bundaberg Local Government Area. Family members, carers, disability workers and others can also ask us to assist a person with disability.
Street Address Unit 14, Bundaberg Enterprise Centre, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Streets
Email: dris@pwd.org.au
Phone: 1800 422 015 TTY: 1800 422 016
Email: dris@pwd.org.au
Website: http://www.pwd.org.au/

Sporting for people with an intellectual disability.
Postal Address 7 Jensen Street Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: sobundaberg@hotmail.com
Phone: Leanne (07) 4151 4947 AH
Mobile: 0427 771 111
Email: sobundaberg@hotmail.com

Service Tapes for vision impaired people. Support for Blind and VIP Friendship Club. Volunteers: Needed to read articles from daily Newsmail to a tape. Tape is reproduced and mailed free to vision impaired clients.
Meeting Place: Family Centre Kensington Street
Operating Times: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4.45pm.
Postal Address P.O. Box 1922 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: gail.zunker@deedie.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4159 3262 AH/(07) 4131 5817 BH
Email: gail.zunker@deedie.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Services to the frail aged and people with disabilities within the scope of our finances - equipment for hire.
Meeting Place: Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre, 39 Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin
Operating Times: Fridays 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. Meets on the third Friday at 9.00 am.
Street Address 39 Mulgrave Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 307 Gin Gin QLd 4671
Email: dis.actiongroup@optusnet.com
Phone: (07) 4159 3860 Office
Fax: (07) 4159 3860
Mobile: 0417 816 800
Email: dis.actiongroup@optusnet.com
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

To provide a range of services to people with a disability in the Bundaberg Region. These include short term respite in both adult and children’s facilities, supported accommodation, post school services, older parent carer planning and respite, day activity centre and emergency response resources.
Street Address 52A Hinkler Avenue
Postal Address P.O. Box 7011 North Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: carinbundi@carinbundi.com.au
Phone: (07) 4151 3510 / (07) 4151 7220 (Emergency)
Fax: (07) 4151 3178
Mobile: 0438 658 108
Email: carinbundi@carinbundi.com.au
Website: http://www.carinbundi.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

This program is funded by Home and Community Care Program. HACC provides support to assist frail elderly and younger people with disabilities and their carers. The services provided depend on the needs of the client or carer ranging from assistance with daily living, general household tasks, transport, in home respite, personal care, social support, allied health including counselling, social work and client education and other tasks in response to individual needs. Eligibility: Persons in the target group at risk of premature or inappropriate placement in institutional care – screened using the HACC ONI Tool.
Meeting Place: Conference Room
Operating Times: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday - Thursday, 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday
Street Address 79 Woongarra Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1338 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: kk@centacarebundaberg.com.au
Phone: (07) 4153 2532
Fax: (07) 4152 8308
Email: kk@centacarebundaberg.com.au
Website: http://www.centacare.net/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Meals cooked at the Childers hospital and delivered by Meals on Wheels volunteers, Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals collected from the hospital around 11.30am and then delivered. Frozen meals are available upon request. Delivery to Childers and surrounds. A service of the Bundaberg Regional Council.
Meeting Place: Childers Neighbourhood Centre
Operating Times: Deliveries Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Street Address 69 Churchill Street CHILDERS QLD 4660
Postal Address PO Box 3130 BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Email: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: Childers Neighbourhood Centre (07) 4130 4690
Fax: (07) 4126 2897
Mobile: 0427 262 464
Email: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Information service about community aged care, disability and other support services.
Operating Times: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 4 Adams Street
Postal Address PO Box 2238 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: Carelink.CQ@crcsc.com.au
Phone: 1800 052 222/(07) 4151 1500
Fax: (07) 4151 0666
Email: Carelink.CQ@crcsc.com.au
Website: http://www9.health.gov.au/ccsd/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

This project assists young people to continue studying whilst maintaining their caring responsibilities. Must be a significant caring for Parent/Friend/Family with Medical/Disability/Mental Health/Drug or Alcohol problem, up to the age of 25 years of age. Must be studying at school/Tafe/Apprenticeship or traineeship. Assist with Respite.
Operating Times: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Street Address 4 Adams Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 2238 Bundaberg qld 4670
Email: nikki.s@crcsc.com.au
Phone: 1800 052 222/(07) 4151 6400
Fax: (07) 4151 6622
Email: nikki.s@crcsc.com.au
Website: http://www.suncare.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Disability Support provider
Operating Times: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Street Address Shop 5/245 Bourbong St
Postal Address P.O. Box 2402 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: info@communitylsinc.com.au
Phone: (07) 4151 3260
Fax: (07) 4151 3515
Mobile: 0409 486 735
Email: info@communitylsinc.com.au
Website: http://www.communitylsinc.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Accommodation support for people with disabilities.
Operating Times: 8.00am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address Comli Place, 99 Bazaar Street
Postal Address Comli Place, 99 Bazaar Street Maryborough QLD 4650
Email: ComLifestyles@bigpond.com
Phone: (07) 4123 3552
Fax: (07) 4123 2703
Email: ComLifestyles@bigpond.com
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Spiritual, social and recreational program for people with disabilities including devotions, singing, supper, games, craft, dancing, general entertainment, bingo, videos, theatre, dining out and other outings. Open to all.
Meeting Place: McNaught Hall, Uniting Church; occasionally off-site, so ring for current information.
Operating Times: Meets at 7.00pm on the first and third Friday of the month from February to November.
Street Address 34 Barolin Street
Postal Address 28 Jealous Road BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Email: frankmillett@bigpond.com
Phone: (07) 4152 4683 (Sec) (07) 41510534 (Chairman)
Email: frankmillett@bigpond.com
Notes: Wheelchair Access: Yes

Assistance to people with injury/disability to identify the barriers to employment and develop strategies to overcome those barriers, gain and maintain employment. Also professional assessment, injury prevention and training, return to work programs and disability and injury consulting.
Operating Times: 8.30am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 110 Targo Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1029 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: kay.littler@crsaustralia.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4151 9600
Fax: (07) 4151 9609
Email: kay.littler@crsaustralia.gov.au
Website: http://www.crsaustralia.gov.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

1) Specialist intervention and therapy, individual and family/carer support and accommodation services to eligible consumers. 2) Disability information services - Disability Information and Awareness Line: (07) 3224 8444 or 1800 177120. 3) Provides community and services resourcing, development and funding to communities and agencies to provide services for people with a disability.
Operating Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Street Address 271 Albert Street (Cnr Adelaide)
Postal Address P.O. Box 130 Maryborough QLD 4650
Phone: (07) 4121 1432
Fax: (07) 4121 1440
Website: http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Disability Information Service links you to disability information and resources. You can contact this free, statewide service by phone, fax, email or telephone typewriter (TTY). TTY: (07) 3896 3471 or 1800 010 222
Operating Times: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Email: disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au
Phone: 1800 177 120 TTY: 1800 010 222
Fax: (07) 3896 3467
Email: disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au

The government department responsible for funding service providers in the disability field to run specific programs and services. There is also a variety of programs and services delivered by Disability Services Queensland itself to meet the needs of children and adults up to the age of 65 with intellectual impairments. Referrals to specific programs are determined via an intake process, or from the information provided on a single application form used to register your needs.
Street Address Ground Floor, 46 Quay Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1694 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Phone: (07) 4131 5417
Fax: (07) 4131 5405

Latch-On is a literacy and technology program for young adults with a disability. Latch-On program is offered to groups of six students aged from 18 years. Each group attends two days a week. Students graduate sfter two years. An optiuonal extension program is available, where students attend for one day each week. Special features of the program: small group and individual tuition - access to computer technology including email,internet and word processing - linking of computer based learning with traditional approaches to literacy and personal development - health and fitness component.
Street Address 9 Nixson Street BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Postal Address 9 Nixson Street
Email: j.lyle@endeavour.com.au
Phone: (07) 4131 9606
Fax: (07) 4152 7106
Mobile: 0411 214 366
Email: j.lyle@endeavour.com.au
Website: www.endeavour.com.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Learning and Lifestyle (L & L) Weekday service, which provides programs and activities for adults with intellectual disability. Endeavour Industries:- Provide occupation for people with intellectual disability. The Service provides for people who have some productive skills, but such skills that would be insufficient for them to gain open employment. Adult Residential: - Adults with intellectual disability reside in purpose built accommodation in an environment which places the least restriction possible on that resident. Membership: - Membership to Endeavour Foundation is open to any person interested in the activities of the Foundation. Volunteers: - Volunteers participate in every aspect of the Foundation including working in Endeavour’s Retail Shops and assisting in services. Fundraising: - Endeavour draws on the community for support for various fundraising activities.
Street Address 9 Nixon Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1220 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Phone: (07) 4131 9600
Fax: (07) 4152 7106
Website: http://www.endeavour.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

The Meals on Wheels service provides a nutritious meal delivered by volunteers to the person's home. Meals are provided to help the frail, younger disabled people and their carers to remain in their home within the community. A small fee is charged for the meals as the service is assisted by HACC funding.
Meeting Place: HH Innes Rooms
Operating Times: 4th Monday of the month at 9.00am
Postal Address P.O. Box 51 Gin Gin Qld 4671
Phone: Ros (07) 4157 3324

Provides day respite so as to maintain the quality of life for the frail, aged, younger people with a disability and their carers. This is achieved through the provision of a quality centre based activity program six days per week incorporating social support, socially isolated program and education. Assistance can be sought or a referral given by anyone including individuals, relatives, friends, GP’s etc..
Operating Times: 8.00am to 3.30pm (Mon to Fri) and 8.45am to 3.15pm (Sat).
Street Address 45 Woondooma Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 3130 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4120
Fax: (07) 4130 4121
Email: gracied@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Website: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Guide Dogs Queensland is the State’s leading provider of Rehabilitation and Guide Dog services. Our services are provided throughout the State, free of charge, to blind and vision impaired Queenslanders. Those services include: Orientation and Mobility training using long canes and other electronic travel aids. Breeding and training of Guide Dogs, for placement with clients. Provision of Special Education training to blind and vision impaired school children. Rehabilitation counselling for clients and their families. Assistance in establishing and maintaining Support Groups statewide. Assistance in coordinating and facilitating Low Vision clinics statewide. Conducts a variety of community and professional education programs. These can be adapted to medical and paramedical professionals, vision impairment program staff, carers and HAAC workers, school teachers and the wider commercial organisations.
Street Address GDQ Op Shop and Office , 15 McLean St Bundaberg. Guide Dog Breeding and Training Centre , 1978 Gympie Rd Bald Hills
Postal Address Po Box 50 Bald Hills 4036 QLD
Email: admin@guidedogsqld.com.au
Phone: HQ: 07 3261 7555 Freecall 1 800 810 122
Fax: 07 3261 7500
Email: admin@guidedogsqld.com.au
Website: http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/

The service provides information, assessment, project coordination and/or financial assistance with larger home modifications, such as ramps, water-lifts, bathroom adaptations and other access issues. Applicants must be HACC eligible - frail older people and people of any age with a disability and their carers.
Operating Times: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Street Address 133 Adelaide Street
Postal Address 133 Adelaide Street Maryborough Qld 4650
Email: MajorMods@homessa.org.au
Phone: (07) 4123 5927
Fax: (07) 4123 2116
Email: MajorMods@homessa.org.au

The service provides information, assessment, project coordination and/or financial assistance with larger home modifications, such as ramps, water-lifts, bathroom adaptations and other access issues. Applicants must be HACC eligible - frail older people and people of any age with a disability and their carers.
Operating Times: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Street Address 133 Adelaide Street
Postal Address 133 Adelaide Street Maryborough QLd 4650
Email: MajorMods@homessa.org.au
Phone: (07) 4123 5927
Fax: (07) 4123 2116
Email: MajorMods@homessa.org.au

Host Home Services offering supported accommodation respite for families and clients, frail aged, mental health, disabilities, crisis and emergency care. Private organisation approved with DSQ, no waiting lists, home based family model of care. Qualified host home staff hold blue ards, first aid and relevant qualifications.
Postal Address PO Box 620 Wynnum Qld 4178
Email: recruitment@carerslink.com.au
Phone: (07) 3901 1165
Fax: (07) 3396 9905
Mobile: 0411 197 165 AH
Email: recruitment@carerslink.com.au
Website: http://www.carerslink.com.au/

IMPACT is a Disability Employment Network providing assistance for people with disabilities to prepare for, gain and retain employment in the community. Supported employment is available through the IMPACT Recycling and Collection.
Operating Times: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Street Address 106-108 Bargara Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 694 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 4233
Fax: (07) 4153 1181
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Website: http://www.impact.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

LINKS is a free program designed to help parents with a disability or parents of children with a disability. IMPACT offers one-on-one support, information sessions, workshops, counselling, budgeting advice, links to community support services, including IMPACT’s Positive Parenting Program, and all local community agencies/services. We also help with transport problems, child care options, services available through Centrelink, and developing personal and practical life and parenting skills.
Operating Times: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Street Address 106-108 Bargara Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 694 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 4233
Fax: (07) 4153 1181
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Website: http://www.impact.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: yes

PODS stands for ‘Providing Opportunities through Day Services’. This program is developed to help young adults (18-24 years old) with a disability. Through individual personal plans, we will provide mentoring, training and support. Day Activities & Training will include community outings accessing resources, woodwork & mechanics, computer/internet, healthy living & eating (Menu/meal preparation), financial literacy, communication/friendships, fitness, sport & exercise, recreational activities, supported access to community engagement.
Operating Times: 8.00am to 5.00pm
Street Address 106-108 Bargara Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 694 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Phone: (07) 4153 4233
Fax: (07) 4153 1181
Email: mail@impact.org.au
Website: http://mail@impact.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: yes

Flexible care options includes domestic assistance,social support, respite and day care, personal care, transport and home maintenance to maintain people in their own homes in the community.
Street Address 39 Mulgrave Street
Postal Address Bundaberg Regional Council PO Box 3130 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: kcc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4130 4626
Fax: (07) 4157 3957
Mobile: 0414 684 797
Email: kcc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Notes: Wheelchair Acessible: Yes

Latch-On is a literacy and technology program for young adults with a disability. The Latch-On program is offered to groups of six students aged from 18 years. Each group attends two days a week. Students graduate after two years. An optional extension program is available, where students attend for one day each week. Special features of the program: - Small group and individual tuition - Access to computer technology including email, Internet and word processing - Linking of computer based learning with traditional approaches to literacy teaching - Access to the community - Evaluation component, monitoring ongoing literacy and personal development - Health and fitness component
Operating Times: 9am to 3pm
Street Address 9 Nixon St
Postal Address 9 Nixon St Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: j.lyle@endeavour.com.au
Phone: (07) 4131 9606
Fax: (07) 4152 7106
Mobile: 0411 214 366
Email: j.lyle@endeavour.com.au
Website: http://www.endeavour.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Life Stream Foundation is a sport and leisure provider for people with an intellectual disability. Whilst our office is Brisbane based we are able to offer holiday services statewide. All Life Stream outings are based on having fun, developing friendships and encouraging independence.
Street Address 967 Stanley Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 1512 Cooparoo DC QLD 4151
Email: info@lifestream.org.au
Phone: (07) 3891 5466
Fax: (07) 3891 5706
Email: info@lifestream.org.au
Website: http://www.lifestream.org.au/

Short-term respite accommodation for persons with a disability aged from birth to 64 years based on individual needs. Provision of 24 hour centre based support in a home environment from trained staff. The service encourages community access and participation. Services the Gladstone, Calliope Shire, Miriamvale and Biloela areas but will provide a service to families from other areas if there are vacancies.
Street Address 33 Oxley Drive
Postal Address P.O. Box 1110 Gladstone QLD 4680
Email: mainstay@bigpond.net.au
Phone: (07) 4979 3343
Fax: (07) 4979 0178
Email: mainstay@bigpond.net.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Work with children from 0-18 with physically disabling conditions of varying severity. Our services include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, social work and recreation programs.
Operating Times: Outreach to Bundaberg three times a year
Street Address Level 2, 20 Innovation Parkway
Postal Address P.O. Box 616 Buddina Qld 4575
Email: csullivan@montroseaccess.org.au
Phone: (07) 5439 1300
Fax: (07) 5437 8372
Email: csullivan@montroseaccess.org.au
Website: www.montroseaccess.org.au

Parent to Parent provides a network for parents who have a son or daughter with a disability. Parents are linked with other parents, professionals, organisations or services for information and support. The strength of the organisation comes from the shared knowledge, skills, experiences and common goals of the supporting and supported parents. Parent to Parent welcomes families who are seeking support and also parents who would like to offer their support.
Operating Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Street Address Cnr Nambour Connection Road & Ayr Shire Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 434 via Yandina QLD 4561
Email: parent@parent2parentqld.org.au
Phone: 1800 777 723/(07) 5472 7072
Fax: (07) 5472 7073
Email: parent@parent2parentqld.org.au
Website: http://www.parent2parentqld.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

QADA provides advocacy (someone who stands beside a client), and works on their behalf in their best interests and at their direction ) to support them to be heard by providing accurate information, support and/or presentation regarding access to and provision of services in residential care facilities (nursing homes/hostels) – aged care community packages including community aged care packages (CACPS), extended aged care at home (EACH) packages ; and home and community care (HACC) services. QADA also has a legal advocacy service that assists adults whose decision making capacity is being questioned, with administration and guardianship matters including potentially or going through the Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (GAAT).
Operating Times: 9am-5pm - 1800 818 338
Street Address Unit 10, 107 Boat Harbour Drive
Postal Address P.O. Box 1886 Hervey Bay Qld 4655
Email: info@qada.org.au
Phone: 1800 818 338 or (07) 4194 5463
Fax: (07) 4124 7593
Email: info@qada.org.au
Website: http://www.qada.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: yes

Queensland Narrating Service is a not-for-profit organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. It is membership-based and has around 50 active members. Members are volunteer narrators who read and record books onto computer or cassette. These audio books are for people who have print disabilities. People who use QNS audio books mostly borrow them from libraries throughout Australia and particularly Queensland. Many students use this service. All enquiries are welcome. We welcome interest from prospective narrators and office volunteers.
Street Address 20 Kent St
Postal Address PO Box 6135 Fairfield Gardens Qld 4103
Email: qns@qns.net.au
Phone: (07) 3895 8555
Fax: (07) 3391 3716
Email: qns@qns.net.au
Website: http://www.qns.net.au/

People with disability connecting for collective and affirmative action
Operating Times: Monday to Thursday
Street Address Suite 11, 7 O'Connell Terrace
Postal Address Suite 11, 7 O'Connell Terrace, Bowen Hills Qld 4006
Email: qdn@qdn.org.au
Phone: (07) 3252 8566 / freecall 1300 363 783
Fax: (07) 3252 8477
Email: qdn@qdn.org.au
Website: http://www.qdn.org.au/

Information and peer support for people affected by retinal eye disease. Communityawareness, fundraising for research and advocacy.
Meeting Place: Contact office as venues vary.
Operating Times: Office open Mon - Fri 9am - 2pm by appointment.
Street Address 46 George Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 16295 City East Qld 4002
Email: trishys@queenslander.net or admin@retinaqld.org.au
Phone: (07) 3003 0065 1800 000 999 Wide Bay-Burnett 4126
Fax: (07) 3003 0065
Email: trishys@queenslander.net or admin@retinaqld.org.au
Website: http://www.retinaqld.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Access: Yes

Children (aged up to 13 years) experiencing emotional, social, behavioural difficulties at home or school. A range of early intervention services which address the ongoing physical, psychological and developmental well-being of children of the Bundaberg district. Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Psychologist and family support
Operating Times: 8.40 am - 5.00 pm
Street Address 57 Maryborough Street
Postal Address PO Box 1328 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: bbg@bushkids.org.au
Phone: (07) 4152 3799
Fax: (07) 4152 7022
Email: bbg@bushkids.org.au
Website: http://www.bushkids.org.au/
Notes: Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Recreation Sailing for People with Disabilities and anyone interested in Sailing.
Meeting Place: Bundaberg Sailing Club
Operating Times: Wed-Thurs 9am-1pm or as arranged
Street Address Shop 5/245 Bourbong St
Postal Address P.O. Box 2402 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: moe@communitylsinc.com.au
Phone: (07) 4151 3260
Fax: (07) 4151 3515
Mobile: 0429 890 520
Email: moe@communitylsinc.com.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes to the pontoon

Support networking for spinal injuries.
Meeting Place: Brothers Sports Club Takalvan Street Bundaberg
Operating Times: Meetings/Get togethers held on the first Tuesday of every month at 9.30am for 10.00am to 12noon.
Email: chrisgrimes@optusnet.com.au
Phone: Chris (07) 4156 1639
Email: chrisgrimes@optusnet.com.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Offering transport to HACC Eligible Clients in the Bundaberg and surrounding areas. Community and group bookings available. Transport for Social, Shopping, Medical and Respite.
Street Address Cnr Mulgrave & Electra Streets
Postal Address P.O. Box 787 Bundaberg Qld 4670
Email: tapwidebay@stjohnqld.com.au
Phone: (07) 4151 1824
Fax: (07) 4151 4295
Email: tapwidebay@stjohnqld.com.au
Website: http://www.stjohnqld.com.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Disability Support Services and Funded Programs: ? In-home accommodation support – support workers assist people to gain skills and the capacity to live as independently as possible in their home. ? In-home respite – support workers assist at home, giving the care-giver an interval of rest. ? Community Access – STEPS and community partners assist people to access their community building on individual strengths and providing opportunity to learn new skills, for fulfillment and inclusion. ? Post School Life Skills – Program to assist young people 18 and over transition from school to community based on individual needs and goals.
Street Address 21 Mulgrave Street
Postal Address PO Box 144 Gin Gin Qld 4671
Email: heatherr@steps.net.au
Phone: (07) 4157 2884
Fax: (07) 4157 2883
Mobile: 0427 146 423
Email: heatherr@steps.net.au
Website: http://www.steps.net.au/
Notes: Wheelchair accessible: yes

Obtain positions in open employment for people with disabilities whose needs are short term or ongoing. Achieve integration opportunities within open employment that reflect the client’s career interests. Provide pre and post placement services to ensure successful long-term employment. Provide on the job support to clients and maintain regular contact with employers. Ensure appropriate working conditions and benefits such as: Job Security, Job Mobility and Workplace Modifications , Leave Entitlements are commensurate with those enjoyed by the general workforce. Promote the rights, development and well-being of the clients.
Street Address 3/2 Bourbong Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 2059 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: bundaberg@steps.net.au
Phone: (07) 4150 1900
Fax: (07) 4150 1919
Email: bundaberg@steps.net.au
Website: http://www.steps.net.au/
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

TADQ is a not-for-profit organisation & registered charity that provides technical solutions & modified equipment to assist people with a disability & the frail aged with everyday life. This is doneby highly skilled volunteers from design, engineering, trade or handy man backgrounds, for little or no cost.
Meeting Place: 10 Waterloo Street, Newstead
Operating Times: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Street Address 10 Waterloo Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 2334 Fortitude Valley BC Qld 4006
Email: Kimberley@tadq.org.au
Phone: (07) 3216 1733 / 1300 663 243
Fax: (07) 3216 1744
Email: Kimberley@tadq.org.au
Website: http://www.tadq.org.au/
Notes: wheelchair access: Yes

A budget priced retreat in a bush setting for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged. The retreat is also now open for use to the general public in an endeavour to raise income to help keep the retreat operational and continue improvements. 23 klms from Agnes Water. Bunkhouse style accommodation available, camping and caravans also welcome. Community kitchen (fully equipped), eating & entertainment areas. Coin operated laundry. Bird Watching, Kangaroos, Native Flora, Large Dam, Sporting Equipment, Books, Jigsaw Puzzles. Also available for School & Church camps, Workshops etc..
Street Address Lot 1/642 Murphy Road
Postal Address P.O. Box 87 Calliope QLd 4680
Email: braeveheartretreat@bigpond.com
Phone: (07) 4974 7004
Fax: (07) 4974 7004
Email: braeveheartretreat@bigpond.com
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Community access and lifestyle support for people with a disability. Encompasses short and long term support provided on a flexible and individual basis. Y-ball programs on Tuesday morning 8.30-9.30 for anybody with a disability in the Bundaberg community that would like to be a part of team sports. Art and craft program on Thursday 1-3 for anybody in the Bundaberg community with a disability that would like to have the opportunity to be creative in a fun, safe and friendly environment. Healthy Lifeskills and cooking program on Fridays 11-1:30 for anybody in the Bundaberg community with a disability who would like to have the opportunity to develop and maintain independent living skills. Places are limited so you need to register your interest in this activity.
Operating Times: 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) Office and Administration. Service operates 7 days a week every day of the year as required by service users.
Street Address 7 Quinn Street
Postal Address P.O. Box 253 Bundaberg QLD 4670
Email: amanda.stockill@ymca.org.au
Phone: (07) 4132 8226
Fax: (07) 4132 8242
Email: amanda.stockill@ymca.org.au
Website: www.bundaberg.ymca.org.au
Notes: Wheelchair Accessible: Yes