Support Group

Select a link below to find an ostomy support group in your area.

If you cant find a support group in your area but would like to start one, see our Establishing an Ostomy Peer Support Group page.

OSTOMY INFORMATION GROUP
Meet: 1st Wed. 10.00am – 11.30am monthly
Jacaranda Lodge, Sydney Adventist Hospital,
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. NSW
Contact: Nerolie. Phone: 02 9487 9061

COFFS OSTOMY GROUP
Meets: 2nd Thursday of every second month 2-3.30pm
Sawtell RSL
38-40 First Ave, Sawtell NSW 2452
Contact: Mandy Hawkins, Phone: 02 6656 7804

BROKEN HILL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: Every 3rd month or as required
Venue: Broken Hill Hospital Conference Room
Contact: Tarndra 08 8080 1333

ST.GEORGE/SOUTH EAST SYDNEY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: 11.00am 1st Wed. each month from February through to December
Community Centre, Premier Street, Kogarah.
Contacts: June 02 9311 0201 or Allan 02 9556 3268

GRAFTON OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: 1st Thur. of each month
Venue: Aruma Site, Queen Street, Grafton NSW
Contact: Anne, Phone: 02 6640 2298

HASTINGS MACLAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each second month commencing Feb from 10am to 12 pm at the Old Hospital, Morton Street, Port Macquarie
Inquiries: Neil 0427 856 630 or Glennie 0410 637 060

MANNING/GREAT LAKES OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet 10.30 am on the 1st Wednesday of every 2nd month
Feb, April, June. August, October and December
Venue: Taree Group Three Leagues Club, Cowper St, Chatham 2430 Downstairs meeting room
Contact: Karla MacTaggart 02 6592 9169

NEWCASTLE DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet Quarterly at 1.30pm – Last Saturday Feb-April-June-August-November
Hamilton Wesley Fellowship Hall
150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton.
Inquiries: Diane 0409 156 325

ILLAWARRA OSTOMY INFORMATION GROUP
Every second month on a Wednesday between 10.00am – 12 noon
Figtree Private Hospital, Suttor Place, Figtree.
Further Information: Helen Richards STN 02 4286 1109 or Julia Kittscha 0414 421 021

EUROBODALLA REGION OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 1st Sunday every 2nd month
Laughter Room, Moruya Hospital
Phone: Betty 02 4476 276

SHOALHAVEN AREA OSTOMATE SUPPORT GROUP
2010 Meetings: 2 pm on Friday- 26 Feb, 28 May, 27 Aug, 26 Nov.
Venue: Nowra Community Health Centre
5-7 Lawrence Avenue, Nowra NSW
Contact: Margaret or Tracey Ph 02 4424 6300

FAR SOUTH COAST OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP BEGA & SURROUNDING AREAS
Meet 2nd Sun. of every 2nd month at 11.00am Feb – April – June – August – October – Dec.
Each Meeting is held a Different Venue, Ostomates advised 10 days prior
Inquiries: Eileen 02 6492 2530 or Geraldine 02 6492 2366

ALBURY WODONGA STOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Supports ostomates in Albury-Wodonga and surrounds
Meets: 10am second Tuesday, monthly, February to December
Venue: Boardroom, Hilltop Albury-Wodonga Patient and Carer Accommodation Centre, 600 Keene Street, Albury NSW 2640
Contacts: Alex Watson 0428 578 385; Liz Landy 0418 854 574
Information: facebook@alburywodongastomasupportgroup

ORANGE & DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: Mar 13th – June 12th – Sept 11th – Dec 11th From 12 noon.
Venue: 15 Olver Street, Orange. NSW
Contacts: Louise 02 6330 5676 or Joanne 02 6362 6184

BOWEN OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meets at Bowen Hospital, Bowen at 10am on the first Wednesday of every month

Contact: Natasha Leaver (Social Worker) or email [email protected]

 

BEENLEIGH OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meets Last Monday of Month, Feb to Nov.

Beenleigh Community Health Centre, 10 -18 Mt. Warren Bvd. Mount Warren Park Q.

and at Logan Central Community Health Centre Corner Wembly & Ewing Rds

Meets second Monday of each Month 10am-12noon both venues.

Contact Ross Adamson or Pat Miers 07 3827 9811. Or Clarrie Bond 07 3287 2041

 

GOLD COAST SUPPORTING OSTOMATES NEEDS GROUP (SONG)

Meets every three months

Telephone support available from 8am to 8 pm daily

Contact: 0429 126 163 Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/goldcoastostomysupport

 

MACKAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meets at St Ambrose Hall, 28 Glenpark Street, North Mackay

At 2pm on the fourth Friday of every odd month May, July, September and November

Contact: Graham Stabler 0428 776 258 or email [email protected]

 

QUEENSLAND STOMA ASSOCIATION MEMBERS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets from 9am to 11am on the last Saturday of each month (except December)

Queensland Stoma Association Inc – Unit 1/10 Valente Close CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

For more information, please contact QLD Stoma Association 07 3359 7570.

 

 

ROCKHAMPTON OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meet: 1.30pm 3rd Sat, Feb – May – Aug – Nov.

Venue: Community Health Centre, Bolsover St. Rockhampton

Contact: Frank & Marge Noy Phone: 07 4928 5248

 

SOUTH BURNETT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meet 2nd Tue. each month at 10am

Venue: Nanango Community Health Centre, Brisbane Street, Nanango. QLD

Contact: Anne Davoren Phone: 07 4171 6750

 

SUNSHINE COAST OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Venue Keith Payne Room, Maroochy RSL , Memorial Avenue Maroochydore 4558
Meetings Third Monday of each month from February at 10am
Contacts Laurie Grimwade Ph 07 5445 9008, 0419 717 889 [email protected]
Janelle Robinson Ph 0409 762 457 [email protected]

COLOSTOMY ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
Meets 10.30am – 12.00pm, second Wednesday of alternate months from February to December.
Venue: Australian Prostate Centre, Level 8, 14-20 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne.
Website: www.colovic.org.au
Contact: Colin Hunter 0437 070 657 Tues. and Wed

BAIRNSDALE & DISTRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: 2nd Tuesday of March, June, Sept, Dec.
Venue: St Mary’s Parish Centre, Cnr Nicholson & Pyke Sts, Bairnsdale, Victoria.
Contact: Janine 03 5156 0933 or Derelle 0411 502 749
Email: [email protected]

ALBURY WODONGA STOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Supports ostomates in Albury-Wodonga and surrounds
Meets: 10am second Tuesday, monthly, February to December
Venue: Boardroom, Hilltop Albury-Wodonga Patient and Carer Accommodation Centre, 600 Keene Street, Albury NSW 2640
Contacts: Alex Watson 0428 578 385; Liz Landy 0418 854 574
Information: facebook@alburywodongastomasupportgroup

BENALLA / WANGARATTA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 2pm on 3rd Monday of every second month
February, June, October: meets at Benalla Community Care Centre, 45 Coster St, Benalla
April, August, December: meets at the Wangaratta Masonic Centre, 101 Appin Street, Wangaratta
Contact Rex Nankervis, Phone (03)5762 2080

OSTWEST SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: 3rd Mon. of each month. 7.00 – 9.00pm
Venue: Melton Health, 195-209 Barries Road, Melton VIC 3337
Contacts: Tricia Young 97435868 or 0416128069, Jenny Brown (03) 9746 9121 Cheryl Prendergast (03) 9747 7803

NORTHERN HOSPITAL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Venue: Masonic Centre, Cnr Bell and Arthur Streets, Preston.
Information: Phone: Peter. (03) 9460 1125

WARRNAMBOOL AND DISRICT OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings held at 10.30am on the 2nd Friday of Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec.
Venue – The Seminar Room, SWHC Community Centre, Koroit Street, Warrnambool
For more information, contact Heather 03 5561 1159, Terry 03 5562 5093 or Warrnambool Ostomy rooms (Fridays) 5563 1446

YOUNG OSTOMATES UNITED INC (Y.O.U)
Support Group for Ostomates aged from birth to 45
Nurses Memorial Centre
Slater Street (off St Kilda Road), Melbourne

FAWKNER OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet: Every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm.
Venue: Please contact coordinator for meeting location.
Contact: Soula 0402791382

MILDURA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Meet: Every second month
Venue: Mildura Base Hospital Conference room 1
Contact: Vicky (03)50223333 or Norma 0409252545

ALBANY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at Albany Hospice Conference Room at 1.30 pm to 3 pm 1st Friday in March, June, September and December
Phone: Gerry 0498 666 525

BUNBURY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets as required
Private Dwellings
Contact: Ron Middleton 08 9795 7695

GERALDTON SUPPORT GROUP
In abeyance
Contact Dawn Hall 08 9921 8533

MANDURAH/ROCKINGHAM OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP
Meet 1st Wednesday of each month at the Greenfield Community Centre, 2 Waldron Boulevard Mandurah. Visitors welcome.
Contact: Kay 08) 9531 8456 or Lorrie 0414 031 139

WA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUPS (held at the rooms of WA Ostomy, 19 Guildford Road, Mt Lawley)

Held in the Peter McDonnell Room, WA Ostomy Association, 15 Guildford Road, Mt Lawley

  • New Members Meeting: 4th Saturday of each month from 12pm to 1pm
  • General Support Group: 4th Saturday of each month from 1pm to 3pmFor more information, see our Website: www.waostomy.org.au ,
    Facebook page:  WAOstomy or contact the Association on 08 9272 1833

KALGOORLIE SUPPORT GROUP
In abeyance at present (Covid related)
Contact Lorrie Gray 0414 031 139

KUNUNURRA SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at 4.45pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Wayfinder, 167 Coolibah Drive, KUNUNURRA WA 6753
For more information, please contact Jasmine 0422 730 417, or email [email protected]

Central Stoma Support Group
Hilton RSL
147 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Hilton 5033
Contact Paul 0403 812 469 or Jo  0408 223 352
There will be guest speakers at every meeting e.g. Stomal Therapy Nurse, Product Rep., Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, Dietician.
Meetings third Tuesday of the month 2pm – 4pm
January March May July September November

Fleurieu Stoma Support Group
Venue TBA
Contact Lyn Sandford STN 0421 000 960 or Susana 0422 571 737
Meetings are on the first Monday of March, June, September, December

Southern Stoma Support Group
Elizabeth House
112 Elizabeth Road Christie Downs 5164
Contact Lyn Sandford STN 0421 000 960 or Sharmaine Peterson STN 0438 853 082
Meetings first Wednesday of the month 2pm – 4pm
February April June August October December

Port Augusta And Beyond Support Group
RSL Port Augusta
17 Fulham Road
Port Augusta 5700
Contact Anne Wensley 0429 422 942
Terry Smith 0488 069 943
Meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month 1pm – 2.30pm.

Port Pirie Stoma Support Group
Port Pirie Lions club hall
Corner of Hallam Street / Federation Road Port Pirie 5540
Contact Jenni Edwards STN  08 8638 4536 or 0481 484 347
Meetings  the third Tuesday of every month 1pm – 2.30pm
January to December

Yorke Peninsula Stoma Support Group
Joyce Olsen Room
Wontama Homes East Terrace Kadina
Contact  Helen 0419 839 869
Meetings third Wednesday of the month 2.30pm – 4.30pm February April June August and October.

South East Stoma Support Group
St Martin’s Church Fellowship area
17 Edward Street Mount Gambier 5390
OR
Coonawarra Soldiers Hall
11 Memorial Drive Coonawarra 5263
Contact Barbara Wardley 0415 477 978 or Leeanne Paterson 0418 733 111
Meetings are on a Thursday 6 weekly
Phone to check venue.

Barossa Stoma Support Group

Vine Inn
Hoopman Room
14 – 22 Murray Street
Nuriootpa 5355
Contact Barb 0417 068 177
The meetings are on the third Monday of February April June August October December. They are held over lunch 12pm – 2pm or dinner 7pm – 9 pm.
Phone to book a seat.

Northern Stoma Support Group
Elizabeth Playford Lions Club
Hilcott Street
Elizabeth North 5113
Contact Melanie 0401 447 740 or Jo-Ann 0421 118 962
There will be a product rep at every meeting
Meetings on the 4th Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December 2pm – 4pm

Eyre Peninsula Stoma Support Group
Port Lincoln RSL
14 Hallett Place Port Lincoln
Helen 0429 882 833
Meetings on the 3rd Friday of February May August and November 11am – 12.30pm

Adelaide Hills Stoma Support Group
Nairne Soldiers Memorial Hall
Main Road Nairne 5252
Maureen 0434 051 375
Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of January March May July September and November 10am – 12 noon