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Community Services & Support Groups in Mt Gravatt and Surrounds

Groups That Are Involved

Details of some of the local community groups, clubs and activities are below. Click on their names to go to their websites.

Feel free to contact our Link Workers, Evey, on 07 3343 9833 for more information about the groups and/or to be introduced to the groups. If you are interested in finding a faith group in your local area you can check this list of faith groups such as Mosques and Churches for ones in your suburb.

  • Mt Gravatt Community Centre

    The Mt Gravatt Community Centre provide:

    Emergency Relief Food Parcel from available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm.

    No appointment required. This is a fortnightly service.

    Food parcels are made from rescued food.

    Financial Assistance is available on Wednesdays by appointment only.

    This is a quarterly service available once every 3 months.

    We may be able to offer assistance towards utility bills, internet, phone credit/bills, Go-Cards and/or prescriptions.

    These appointments are only held on Wednesdays and can only be booked 2 days in advance.

    Contact: 1300 001 383 or email reception@mgcci.org.au

  • ARMIA - Active Refugee & Migrate Integration in Australia

    A community-based non-profit organisation of highly qualified, experienced, and truly multicultural staff and volunteers who are passionate about supporting new Australians of any cultural background to gain relevant knowledge and skills, enabling them to integrate sustainably into the Australian society. ARMIA promotes socio-economic participation and combats social isolation. ARMIA is registered with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) as a charity to benefit refugees, migrants and asylum seekers by advancing health, education, social or public welfare and culture.

  • Beyond DV

    Post-crisis domestic violence services. Offers personal development workshops, support groups, education support programs, camps, and many more to women and children. Beyond DV also helps survivors find employment through their Paloma Placement program.

    For more information Beyond DV

  • Brisbane Southside Blind and Low Vision Support Group

    This is a social and support group for anyone who has low vision or blindness. The group meets every second Monday of each month at 9.30am in the community meeting room at the Garden City Library, Garden City Shopping Centre, Upper Mount Gravatt. Any visually impaired person and friend, support worker or carer are welcome to attend and enjoy a chatty morning and express experiences that are causing concern. Tea and coffee will be served. Guest speakers are organised when possible. Contact Peter on 07 3345 7421 for further information. If you wish to come along there is no need to book, you can just turn up.  Cost: $3 for the morning tea and $10 for yearly membership.  First visit is free.

  • Brook RED

    Brook RED is a peer-operated community supporting holistic recovery from a mental health concern located in Upper Mount Gravatt. It is an entirely Lived Experience governed, managed, and operated organisation. This means that everyone who works at Brook RED identifies as having a living-experience of recovery and that we use the unique perspectives and knowledge gained from this experience as the foundation for all of our work. They understand that recovery is about all aspects of personal and social life and that it is different for each person. For this reason, there centre at Mt Gravatt offers a range of peer-support options including recovery-focused activities, groups, workshops, excursions, and one-on-one peer support. 

  • Citipointe Church Social Groups

    Offers multiple services including food relief, Men’s Shed, Senior’s Social Group, playgroups, and a second hand shop.

    Citipointe Community Care also provide emergency food hampers to families and individuals including milk, cereal, pasta, rice, tinned goods and more.
    Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 8am – 4pm, Friday from 8am – 4:30pm, Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 12:30pm
    Contact: (07) 3347 5896
    Address: 322 Wecker Road, Carindale, QLD 4152. Best parking, lower car park.
    I’ve also attached a list of community centres that provide emergency relief.

  • Grow- Mental Health Support Groups

    GROW meetings take place in a safe, caring and confidential way, whether the meetings are face-to-face, or online, known as eGrow groups. Members meet weekly and follow the Group Method. The meetings run for about two hours and the groups vary in size from 3-10 members. We are a peer-to-peer led support group, where newer members are supported and mentored by experienced members who have worked through the Grow Program and have taken on a leadership role within the group

    Cost: Free

    For more Information: Grow Support

  • Living Uniting Church

    Various social groups and activities including a “Coffee, Craft Chat” group, Mansfield Melody Makers- choir, indoor bowls, men’s society, Keenagers– women’s group, and a Soul Sister– younger women’s social group as well as a variety of groups for kids and youth. 

    Located at The Broadwater Road Centre address is, 481 Broadwater Road, Mansfield Qld 4122 and Our Carina Heights Centre address is 330 Pine Mountain Road, Carina Heights Qld 4152 

  • Metro Community Hub

    Metro Community Hub specialises in supporting older people to maintain their independence, and stay connected to their community. We believe that forming and maintaining connections to neighbours, friends and the community is important throughout the whole lifespan, so our activities focus on people over 50.

  • Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

    The Centre responds to the needs of the local community through community development work and provision of a range of services such as information and referral, crisis support, and community education in order to facilitate and enable personal and social development. A variety of group activities are held at the centre to cater to the needs of the community.

  • St. David’s Neighbourhood Centre

    St David’s Neighbourhood Centre is a welcoming and supportive space where people can connect with their community and access support for their family and personal needs. The Centre is committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through friendship, education, social action, and community building. A wide range of programs and services are available for people of all ages and backgrounds.
    Phone: 07 3274 3240 

    Stay n Play
    Stay n Play is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming playgroup for parents, grandparents, carers, and children aged 0–5 years. The program runs Monday to Friday, and during some school holidays, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. 

    Harmony Club – Social Support & Centre-Based Respite
    The Harmony Club provides social support and centre-based respite services for eligible older people and younger people living with a disability. The program aims to enrich participants’ lives by encouraging social connection, wellbeing, and community participation. 

    Social Groups
    St David’s offers a variety of relaxed and friendly social groups designed to bring together people with shared interests in a safe and supportive environment. These groups are a great way to meet new people, build connections, and learn new skills.
    No enrolment is required — simply come along. Morning tea is provided. 

    Current groups include: 

    • Craft 
    • Conversation English 
    • Mahjong 
    • Knitting Group 
    • Aphasia Choir 
    • Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee 
    • Tech Connect 
    • Painting for Pleasure 
    • Busy Hands Craft Group 
    • Tai Chi 

    Please contact the Centre on 07 3274 3240 or visit their website for more information. 

  • Stepping Stone Clubhouse

    Stepping Stone is a place that supports people living with mental illness. It’s not a medical or treatment service instead, it focuses on helping people feel connected and supported in everyday life. They offer a wide range of programs because they believe in supporting the whole person, not just their mental health. One of their key programs is called the Work-Ordered Day, where members can take part in different work areas like:
    • Employment, Clerical, Admin, and Training
    • Reception and Media
    • Hospitality
    These activities help build confidence, skills, and prepare members for jobs or further study.
    They also offer Supported Employment programs, which include both short-term and long-term job placements. These give people a chance to get real work experience, learn new skills, and get help finding and keeping a job.
    Where: Stepping Stone Clubhouse, 9 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, QLD.
    Cost: Free. Memberships are lifelong.

  • United Care Financial Counselling

    United Care offer free financial counselling. You’ll have to enquire on their website here and scroll to the bottom to pop you details in. It usually takes 2 business days for a Financial Counsellors to get in touch with you and book you in for a one-on-one appointment.
    They can assist with:
    · Financial counselling, debts, utilities, insurance issues, tax debts post Covid (especially small businesses), budgeting, people victim of scams, people fleeing DFV (financial abuse).
    · National Debt Help Line (intake team triage based on vulnerability and urgency).
    · Financial Counsellors and Financial Capability Worker.
    · Money management training, tax, super, scams etc.
    National Debt Helpline: 1800 067 007.

Mt Gravatt Community Centre
1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
P: 0491 625 869
E: linkworker@mgcci.org.au

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