GROW QLD
- About Us
The GROW (QLD) office is located at 1014 Logan Road, Holland Park. We are just next to the Holland Park Uniting Church. There is a bus stop right outside our door and an express stop just up the road. (contact Translink on 131230 for bus times).
Our doors are open 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Every Thursday at the GROW Centre we have Program Study Group commencing at 10.30am followed by a Friendship day at 11.30am. All welcome to attend, bring along your lunch.
The Northside has it own Friendship and Study group, which meets monthly on the First Tuesday - Healing Room, 193 Beams Road, Taigum.
Social Activities & Program Workshops are held regularly at the Centre. Please call Freecall
1800 558 268 for further information or to join our mailing list.
GROW QLD Staff are:
Diane Whyte - Branch Manager
Elizabeth Kolaitis - Branch Training Officer
Mike Rainbow - Senior Bookkeeper
Judy McClure - Branch Administration/Program Secretary
Luanne Donohoe - Southside Fieldworker
Karen Watson - Northside Fieldworker
Barb Free - Projects Administration
- Group Meeting
Please Note: Venues and times are subject to change. Please confirm details with the QLD GROW Office on (07) 3394 4344
Brisbane North
Group
Where
When
Bridgeman Downs
Church of the Resurrection
Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs
View Google MapThursday
10:00amCaboolture
Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre,
9 George St, Caboolture
View Google MapWednesday
12:30pmChermside
Chermside Library,
Hamilton Rd, Chermside
View Google MapTuesday
7:00pmDeception Bay
Christian Group, Creche Room
Deception Bay Baptist Church
26 Silver St, Deception Bay
View Google MapTuesday
9:30amGladstone
Community Health Centre
Flinders Street, Gladstone
View Google MapTuesday
10:00amGladstone
Christian Group
70 Tank St (Showgrounds), Gladstone
View Google MapTuesday
10:00am
Pine Rivers
Pine Rivers Community Health - Room 13
586 Gympie Road, Strathpine
View Google MapMonday
11:30amRedcliffe
Margate Baptist Church (Hall at rear),
27 Duffield Rd, Margate
View Google MapWednesday
6:30pmSandgate
Presbyterian Church
Louden Street, Sandgate
View Google MapWednesday
9:30amNorth Queensland
Group
Where
When
Mackay
Mackay Adult Faith Centre & Library
River St Mackay, Mackay
View Google MapThursday
9:30amMackay
Mackay Adult Faith Centre & Library
River St Mackay, Mackay
View Google MapTuesday
7:00pm
Brisbane South
Group
Where
When
Holland Park
The GROW Centre
1014 Logan Road, Holland Park
View Google MapTuesday
10:30amHolland Park
The GROW Centre
1014 Logan Road, Holland Park
View Google MapTuesday
7:00pmHolland Park
The GROW Centre
1014 Logan Road, Holland Park
View Google MapWednesday
7:00pmInala
The Life Centre
60 Thrush ST, InalaFriday
10:30am
Indooroopilly
St Andrews Church - Undercroft Room
Cnr Lambert & Fairley Streets, Indooroopilly
View Google MapMonday
7:00pmLogan
Logan Library
26 Wilbur St, Logan
View Google Map***IN RECESS****
Contact Grow centre
for more infoNerang
Nerang Neighbourhood Centre 2
9 Martin St, Nerang
View Google MapThursday
10:00amToowoomba
Jacaranca Rooms, Grand Central Plaza
Cnr Margaret & Dent Streets, Toowoomba
View Google MapMonday
10.30am
Tweed Heads
Growth Centre, Church Of Christ
31 Florence St, Tweed Heads
View Google MapPlease contact GROW NSW
for details -
Ph 02 9633 1800West End
A Place to Belong
69 Thomas St, West End
View Google MapThursday
9:30am
North Coast
Group
Where
When
Nambour
Lutheran Church Hall
Sydney St, NambourThursday
1:00pmNoosa
Uniting Church
Corner Werin St, Tewantin
View Google MapThursday
9:30am
- Events
GROW RAFFLE DRAW
GROW Queensland raffle results for Campaign #4
(drawn at the Grow centre Thursday 15th December, 2011)
First Prize: $5,000 Harvey World Travel Voucher - Ticket D3364 - P Sanders, Townsville
Second Prize: Myer $800 Electrical Voucher - Ticket D0639 - D Christian, Townsville
Grow Queensland would like to thank everyone who supported the raffle
Events
Upcoming Events - For more information on any of these events, please call the GROW Centre on 3394 4344 or Freecall 1800 558 268. Alternatively call and join our mailing list.
Chatters Lunch: Every second Thursday of the month at Chatters the Cafeteria at the Uniting Church, on the corner of Rode & Gympie Rds Chermside - the Stafford and Bridgeman Downs groups meet at 12.30pm. All welcome and prices are reasonable.
Program Study/Friendship Day - Every Thursday at the GROW Centre, we have Program Study Group commencing at 10.30am followed by Friendship Day at 11.30am. We encourage everyone to come along, bring your lunch and make a day of it. It is lots of fun and a great chance to learn and discuss the GROW program and also a chance to get to know others in the GROW Community.
Northside Friendship Day - The Northside has its own Friendship and Study Day, which meets monthly on the first Tuesday in the Healing Room, 193 Beams Road, Taigum. Day starts at 10am for Morning Tea and 10.30am for the study hour. Please bring your own lunch and follow with Friendship Day.
- Publications
Newsletters
2011 QLD Member Survey
Questionnaires were distributed in June 2011 to members who regularly attend GROW meetings, with an invitation to complete. 111 questionnaires were completed and returned.
What follows is a summary of the information received.
Demographic Information
- A majority of respondents (55%) were female,
- 18% were in the 36 to 45 age bracket,
- 24% of respondents were in the 46 to 55 year age bracket,
- 28% of respondents were in the 56 to 65 year age bracket,
- though the full range was from 23 to 81 years.
- 72% of respondents were born in Australia.
- They had been members of GROW for periods ranging from 1 week to 40 years,
- the average length of membership being 4.7 years.
Employment
- 59% of respondents receive Centrelink benefit or pension.
- 29% of respondents are in paid employment.
- 45% of respondents are involved in volunteer work.
- 36% of employed Growers say that GROW has helped them to retain or regain their employment.
Diagnosis
- 79% of respondents had received a diagnosis of mental illness.
Of those with a diagnosis:
- 81% were diagnosed with depression,
- 67% were diagnosed with anxiety,
- 23% were diagnosed with bi-polar affective disorder,
- 27% were diagnosed with panic attacks,
- 2% were diagnosed with post natal depression,
- 18% were diagnosed with schizophrenia,
- 17% were diagnosed with other disorders.
Use of Professional ServicesProfessional help (medical, para-medical or counselling)
- 95% of respondents had received professional help at some time,
- 18% no longer receive professional help,
- 50% report that GROW helped them reduce or end their need of help.
Psychiatric Medication
- 88% of respondents have taken psychiatric medication at some time,
- 54% report GROW helped them to continue taking prescribed medication,
- 39% have had their dosage reduced and
- 17% have had their dosage ceased by their doctors.
Hospital Treatment
- 54% of respondents have been hospitilised for mental illness with the average stay of 9 weeks, with an average of 3 admissions,
- 30% report GROW has helped them to no longer need hospital support, and
- 60% have significantly less need of hospital support.
Improved LifestyleRespondents indicated improvements in their lifestyles in the following areas:
- Prevention of mental illness/breakdown
56% of respondents - Recovery from mental illness/breakdown
70% of respondents - Overcoming thoughts of suicide
40% of respondents - Prevention of suicide attempts
25% of respondents - Recovery from addictions
15% of respondents - Developing their own resources
76% of respondents - Improved personal value
80% of respondents - Improved network of friends
82% of respondents - Improved relationships
57% of respondents - Increased community involvement
71% of respondents - Growth towards spiritual maturity
57% of respondents - Maintaining stable housing
33% of respondents
SUMMARY OF RESULTSLifestyle
- 92% of respondents report improvement in two or more of the lifestyle categories listed above.
- The average number of categories was 6.4.
Use of Mental Health Services
- 87% had accessed a mental health professional at some time, and 65% had been hospitilised.
- 62% report that their use of mental health services has decreased as a result of their membership in GROW,
- 30% report no longer requiring hospital support and 67% as needing significantly less hospital support as a result of GROW.
- Sponsors
This page is currently under construction. - Contact
Address:
1014 Logan Road
Holland Park, QLD 4121Phone:
07 3394 4344
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