Community Groups

29/4/2011 – The following organistions are recipients of Gambling Community Benefit Fund for Southport:

Ashmore Community Childrens Centre
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association – Southport
Headway Gold Coast
Little Souls Taking Big Steps
Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast
Multiculturl Families Organisation
Nga Tama O Te Ao
Seachange Home Owners Association
Southport Olympic Swimming Club

Paradise Kids is a Gold Coast Children’s Charity founded in 1996 to help children learn life-skills to deal with grief through death, loss or illness. Whether the loss is the death or approaching death of a parent, grandparent or sibling, grief through the stress of separation or divorce, or the child’s own chronic life-limiting illness, Paradise Kids provides programs to ‘help heal the heartache.’ www.paradisekids.org.au

The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc. (TMC) is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that serves as the first stop for newly arrived migrants and provides one-on-one assistance in the areas of settlement, social and cultural inclusion and employment. TMC’s mission is to assist all migrants to positively participate in, contribute to and benefit from Australian society. Address: Shop 2, Ground Floor, TAFE Building, 91 Scarborough Street, Southport. Contact: Anna Zubac. Phone (07) 5591 7261. Email admin@migrantcentre.org.

GCPHY provides supported crisis accommodation at Lawson House for young people aged 12 to 17 years and supported medium term accommodation at Bannister House for young people aged 16 to 17 years. In an average year, GCPHY accommodates 160 young people. In addition, GCPHY stretches its resources to provide many others with food, referrals, and assistance in finding alternative accommodation. Admin Ph: 5591 3746 * Admin Fax: 5591 1218 * Web: www.homelessyouth.com.au * Postal address: PO Box 2316, Southport QLD 4215

Little Souls Taking Big Steps was established in 2007. We are a Child Care Centre and Early Intervention Centre for children with Autism. We cater for children aged between 2 – 6 years of age. The children with ASD who attend our Centre take part in 1:1 ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) Therapy sessions daily. When not in Therapy sessions the children spend time in the Pre School Room with there typically developing peers. * Website: www.littlesouls.com.au * Contact: Robyn Hawkins, Director of Therapy * Ph: 5563 – 1490 * Fax: 5594 – 6632 * Email: robyn@littlesouls.com.au

FSG Australia (FSGA) is a not-for-profit community organisation, striving to ‘make a positive difference’ in the lives of people with a disability, mental illness, age related frailty or parenting issues. Every month, approximately 2,500 people receive a service from FSG Australia. We have a 30 year history of developing and delivering innovative services which reflect the need for flexibility that is vital in supporting our diverse client groups. Website: www.fsg.org.au * Contact: Alison MacKenzie * Location: 18 Demand Avenue, Arundel Qld 4215 * Phone: (07) 5564 0655 * Email: info@fsg.org.au

African Communities Association (ACA) represents the emerging African community on the Gold Coast, made up of refugees, humanitarian entrants, migrants, adopted children and international students. ACA works to create opportunities for the African community to positively participate in and contribute to Australian society, through social, cultural, educational, sports, youth-oriented activities. * Address: PO Box 3548 Australia Fair, Southport QLD 4215 * Phone 0421 357612 | 0407 127710 * Email acagoldcoast@yahoo.com.au *

The Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland is a specialist mental health organisation providing services across south and central Queensland, including an office on Gold Coast. The Fellowship provides a range of services for people living with mental illness, their Carers and families. Our programs are focused on improving the lives of people with mental illness, encouraging recovery and promoting social inclusion. Website: www.mifq.org.au * Contact: Chantelle Ritchie, Regional Manager – Gold Coast Services * Ph: (07) 5563 8855 * Email: goldcoast@mifq.org.au * Postal address: PO Box 168 LPO, Biggera Waters QLD 4216

Set Free Care supports and cares for the needy on the Gold Coast. Every Tuesday & Thursday we provide food assistance by serving lunch and giving out food parcels between 11am and 1pm. Set Free Care networks with many other community services in the Southport area – e.g. HOST (Housing Options Support Team),OzCare, Centrelink and HHOTS. * Director Mal Kennedy * Post P.O. Box 2760 Southport, Qld 4215 * Phone (07) 55913700 * Website www.setfree.org.au

The Australian Air League is a youth organisation for boys and girls aged from 8 to 18 with an interest in aviation and aircraft. It promotes citizenship, confidence, leadership and teamwork. The Gold Coast Squadron conducts weekly parade on Friday nights and camps with drill, modelling, aviation theory & activities and airfield visits. * Contact: OC Walter Savell * Ph: 5502 9138 * Email: oc.goldcoast@airleague.com.au * Alternate Contact: Tim Rosen * Mob: 0417 407 550 * Email: trosen@optusnet.com.au

YHES House – Youth Health and Education Service is a non-profit community organisation providing free support services to Gold Coast ‘at risk’, disadvantaged, marginalised and homeless young people and young parents (12 to 25 years). Services include individual support, counselling, information, referral, advocacy, educative groups (childbirth education, parenting, health and well being), and shower and laundry facilities. * Address: 161 Scarborough Street, Southport 4215 * Phone: 07 5528 5333 * Fax: 07 5528 5444 * Email: admin@yhes.org.au * Website: www.yhes.org.au

Cerebral Palsy League (CPL) provides vital support and services to over 5,000 children and adults with cerebral palsy and related physical disabilities because we believe everybody has the same right to a fulfilling life. We work alongside our clients to achieve important life milestones like walking, talking, learning, working and living independently. Our vision is an inclusive world for all people. * Phone: 1800 819 086 * Email: fundraising@cplqld.org.au * Web: www.cplqld.org.au *

Lung And Respiratory Friends are a group of people who have, or help support someone who has, breathing difficulties caused by all types of respiratory conditions. LARF works very closely with the Queensland Health H.E.A.L. program (Health Education Activity Lifestyle). This program runs education and exercise courses for people with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease}. Phone Central Intake on 1300 668 936 for more information.

LARF holds four meetings per year on the first Friday of March June, September and December. We have guest speakers on a range of topics of interest. The meetings conclude with a sumptuous offering of refreshments and the opportunity of talking to others who are similarly affected.

On a purely social basis, LARF holds lunches on the first Wednesday of February, April, May, July, August, October and November – again, a good opportunity to share experiences. The membership fee to LARF is $10 per year.

* Contact: Barbara Martin 5532 8238 or Neil Gilbert 5580 7044 * Postal Address : P.O. Box 7191 SOUTHPORT PARK, 4215 *

Gold Coast Masters Football is for players aged 40 and over. It is played every Wednesday night from January through to November at Burleigh Soccer Club located at Pizzey Park. Come along for some Fun, Friendship, Fitness & Football. We’ll slot you into a Team and you’re away, it’s as easy as that. To qualify, you must be turning 40 years of age or older this calendar year. Ladies & Goalkeepers must be turning 30 years of age or older this calendar year. Fees are $140 for half year and $250 for full year. If you’re not sure how you’ll go, come along and give it a trial for $10 per game for two games. Contact John Dillon (President) at johnd@gcmasterssoccer.com or 0413 944 769.

SOUTHPORT SCHOOLS:

Trinity Lutheran College is a vibrant learning community which educates students to become discerning, compassionate, creative, balanced and resilient citizens of the 21st century. Through its three sub-schools (primary, middle and senior), Trinity is dedicated to meeting the unique learning and developmental needs of each student, providing opportunities for every child to more fully realise their God-given potential.With a strong focus on academic excellence, Trinity works to engage with the wholeness of students’ lives. Students learn in a community guided by core values of love, justice, compassion, patience and service. Trinity Lutheran College seeks to infuse every student with joy and spirit – the spirit of living a full, productive, rewarding and meaningful life.

Three Pathways

In keeping with our focus on each individual child, Trinity offers an exclusive senior school programme that aims to realise and nurture the full potential of each student.1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma: an academically challenging curriculum, with final examinations that prepare students for success at university and beyond.

2. QSA / OP: to prepare students for the opportunities and rigours of university life.

3. Vocational education: courses, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships which allow students to gain certificates and work experience which are valued by industry while accumulating credits towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

Co-curricular Activities

Trinity offers exceptional musical, cultural and sporting opportunities from Prep to Year 12. Renowned for our expert and enthusiastic teachers and tutors and outstanding programs, co-curricular opportunities at Trinity cater for students who want to turn their talents and interests into a career as well as students who wish to participate for pure enjoyment and a rounded educational experience.

* Address: 641 Ashmore Road, Ashmore, QLD 4214 * Tel: 07 5556 8200 * Fax: 07 5556 8212 * Email: admissions@tlc.qld.edu.au * Website: tlc.qld.edu.au *