What's Happening at Naradell?

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Naradell Information Group

All are welcome to come along to receive and share information about support, activities and services available for those living with a mental health condition and their carers.
As well as information, we offer a friendly atmosphere, tea, coffee & bikkies.

Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month
at Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
(except for Public Holidays)

We are very pleased to announce Guest Speaker for our February meeting:
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Michelle Dalton

Secretary & Business Development Manager

Golf Programs Australia Incorporated (GPAI)

​GPAI develop and deliver golf and business training for people with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury and mental health issues.

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GPAI Creative is a rather unique ‘Social Enterprise Creative Co-operative’ in the main street of quirky NAMBOUR developed to support and
train Disability Students in Retail, Business and Creativity whilst providing financial support for Golf Programs Australia Incorporated
​(GPAI for short).

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The next meeting of the
Naradell Information Group
will be held on Monday 3rd February 2020
10.00 am to 12.00 noon
at Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
2 Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore (use Beach Pde entrance)

Our meetings are free but to help us cover the cost of room hire & refreshments your loose change popped into our donation box would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Naradell Information Group Meetings
Read about past meetings below.  If you would like more information on any topic you are very welcome
to send us an email: info@naradell.org.au and we will do our best to assist.

2 April 2019
​Guest Speaker:  Helen Joy, Right Brain Genius
Topic:  Developing creative potential through unlocking your right brain
​Other topics discussed:
Sunnystreet
Containers for Change - Naradell's registration

7 May 2019
Suicide - greater need to work on prevention
Boundaries - emotional blackmail
Barb Holden, Coolum HeARTS
Motivation - finding "the carrot"

3 June 2019
Guest Speaker:  Brett Couling, Occupational Therapist
Topic:  Supports available whilst travelling
Guest Speaker:  Mike Richardson - Team LOTUS
Topic:  Build a Lotus Racing Car
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1 July 2019
Guest Speaker: Chris Paterson, Bamboo Projects
Topic:  Healing depression with water & suicide in the building industry
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5 August 2019
Guest Speaker:  Slav Antonijevic, Life Mental Health
Topic:  Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Other topics discussed:
Disc Golf Day at Tunnel Ridge Ranch, Landsborough
Herbal cigarettes - available at tobacconists
New Research on Champix (Varenicline)
Bio Balance
Companion Card
Carers Qld NDIS LAC contact line 1300 999 636
Berghofer Lifelab magazine - article on genes related to schizophrenia
School of Art & Imagination, Buderim
Sapphire Noosa, respite care at Cooroibah
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2 September 2019
Guest Speaker:  Andrew Nankivell, Pink Ribbon Community Services with his colleagues Kylie and Nyssa
Topic:  Connecting Up Group and activities such as kite making, chef prepared meals at minimal cost, fishing trips and more.
Other topics discussed:
Glitter & Gloop  - Let's Get Crafty - 07 5479 2442
Dr Bob Jacobs, Parenting Centre, Maleny and his book "Perfect Parents/Perfect Children" which is about celebrating that we and our children are already perfect and instilling a steady belief in our intrinsic value, which is not conditional on our achievements.
​Cat Cafe, Chevallum
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4 November 2019
Guest Speaker:  Claude Boulenaz
Topic:  Suicide prevention and bereavement response.
Other topics discussed:
Andrea & Darcy from Community Solutions introduced the group to the Better Together program and the upcoming morning tea at La Balsa park.
Elvie Burkwood -  many activities being run by Barnabas Fellowship.
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4 December 2019
Guest Speaker:  Linda Cause
Topic:  Assistance/Therapy Dog Training
Other topics discussed:
Helen & Tara from Steps - Individual Recovery Support Program operated by Steps is available for non NDIS participants referred by Qld Health.
Gay Forbes - EndED Mooloolah Valley.  Gay spoke about the organisation established by Gay and her husband, Mark, to assist those with eating disorders.  Further information can be found on our Resources page.
Thompson Institute Psychology Clinic - available to eligible applicants free of charge.  Thanks to Kym for letting us know about this.  Further information can be found on our Resources page.

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