Support During the Coronavirus Epidemic
The Compassionate Friends Qld cares about the health, safety and welfare of all of its members, volunteers, staff as well as the general public. Read the TCFQ response to Coronavirus here
Face to Face Support Group Meetings are currently suspended. During this time we offering online support meetings. You need to register for online support meeting by email to admin@tcfqld.org.au
Learn how to join our online support meetings here
See the calendar of online meetings here
Support group meetings and coffee mornings are also held in many regional/country areas throughout Queensland for bereaved parents and families in those areas. All parents and families are welcome.
Country Support Groups
The Calendar for Support Group Meetings and contact details for country areas is as follows:
Cairns
Meetings:
7pm on the first Wednesday
of each month
Place:
QCWA Hall
38–40 Yarrum Street
Earlville 4870
Coordinator:
Ann
Caloundra
Meetings:
9.30am on the third Saturday
of each month
Place:
St Andrews Anglican Church,
Upper Gay Terrace,
Kings Beach 4551
Coordinator:
Lorraine
Gold Coast/Tweed Heads
Meetings:
Meetings as required
Place:
Banora Point NSW
Coordinators:
Helen
Rodney
Gympie
Meetings:
2pm on the last Sunday
of each month
Place:
Avenues Lifestyle Support
Sherwood Hall
37 Red Hill Road
Gympie
Coordinators:
Jackie
Ken
Lockyer Valley / Gatton
Meetings:
As required
Place:
Please contact Robyn
Coordinator:
Robyn
Maryborough
Meetings:
7pm on the first Tuesday
of each month
Place:
The Powerhouse
554 Kent Street
Maryborough
Coordinator:
Toni
Stanthorpe
Meetings:
7pm on the third Wednesday
of each month
Place:
CWA Tea Rooms
5 Victoria St
Stanthorpe
Coordinator:
Sue
Tamborine
Meetings:
10.30am on the first Wednesday
of each month
Place:
Tamborine
Coordinators:
Michele
or Tammy
Townsville
Meetings:
2pm on the third Sunday
of each month
Place:
Annandale Community Centre
73 MacArthur Dr
Annandale
Coordinator:
Alex
Specialist Support Groups
Bereaved by Suicide – Hervey Bay
Meetings:
Third Sunday of each month
Place:
Point Vernon
Coordinator:
Olwen
Country Telephone Friends
We also have Telephone Friends in many more regional areas across Queensland if you are looking for support and a friendly chat.
All our listeners are bereaved parents who will listen, share, and offer a caring ear. See our Contact page for a list of areas, listeners and their phone numbers.
More Information
Not all areas in Queensland have support meetings and contacts. If you are interested in finding support in your area, please contact the TCF Qld Office.
