Peer support for those bereaved by suicide
The 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:00pm-8:30pm
Woodend Neighbourhood House
Helping family members and unpaid carers access financial, practical, and emotional support, enabling them to continue their caring roles while also pursuing their personal and other goals.
https://www.powertocare.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/powertocarers
0475 269 965
Monthly walks for unpaid carers of older people, people with disability or people experiencing mental illness. The walks provide social connection as well as information about local services and supports.
Fridays 9:45 am – 12:30 pm
Kyneton Community House
Contact the house for current walk dates/times.
Free peer support for people feeling overwhelmed, isolated or distressed, or who simply need someone to talk to. Support is provided by trained volunteers with lived experience.
Every Wednesday, Woodend Neighbourhood House, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Every second Saturday, Romsey Neighbourhood House, 1:00pm–4:00pm
Free – no referral or appointment required.
https://www.mrspag.com.au/safe-space
safespace@mrspag.com.au
Get Started Disability Support Australia offers workshops to support those who are new to disability, to access funding, connect to the community, build knowledge of local support services etc.
Beginning Thursday 24th July, at 11am - 1pm
Woodend Neighbourhood House
Free
This program endeavours to provide support for Mothers navigating the tumultuous journey of loss and grief after a child dies. Each session will bring time for reflection, new information, connection to others, new found energy, music, all catered to support you in gaining a greater understanding of your grief.
Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House.
Free
https://www.compassionatefriendsvictoria.org.au/who
Carer Connect Chat is a group that meets monthly to provide carers the opportunity to meet up with other carers for a light lunch and a chat. Anyone who cares for a family member or friend or identifies as a carer is welcome to attend. The Kyneton group meets at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive on the first Wednesday of the month.
https://sunburycobaw.org.au/carer-support-group/
https://www.facebook.com/SunburyCH
1300 026 229
weekly Wednesdays 10am - 11am and fortnightly Thursdays 1–3pm
Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group is a volunteer support group for carers of loved ones living with dementia. Members and care recipients enjoy social and educational activities in an understanding environment.
Woodend RSL, 32 Anslow St, Woodend
Annual Subscription: $5
Meeting attendance: $3
Meetups, Information and support for those impacted by and interested in MS
4th Friday of each month
https://www.facebook.com/groups/648664761821865/
This is a closed Facebook group that you will need to join.
A not-for-profit network supporting Autistic people and their parents, carers and families across the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas.
MRAN provides opportunities for connection, peer support and community participation, including:
• Coffee mornings and evenings
• Teen Games Group
• Family dinners
• Carer respite weekends
• Information and resources for Autistic people and families
• Connections with local community organisations and professionals
MRAN has a closed Facebook group for Autistic people, parents and carers, as well as a public Facebook page for general information.
https://www.facebook.com/rangesautism/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/310910778990700/ (Closed Group)
0414891107
Support group for family, carers and survivors of stroke within the Macedon Ranges area.
Meets 1st Sunday of each month.
https://enableme.org.au/Community/What-Helps/m/Macedon-Ranges-Stroke-Support-Group
Kim Courtney on 0429 919 207
A safe and confidential social group for LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12–25 to meet others, connect and share ideas and support.
Every second Tuesday during school term, 4:30pm
Woodend
Free
A bilingual Auslan/English community for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, CODAs, families and people learning Auslan. Regular community catch-ups provide connection and peer support.
macedonrangesdeaf@gmail.com
Facebook group available through Deaf Victoria.
Meeting the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10.30am for morning tea
Gisborne Golf Club.
Morning tea is to be purchased from each person attending.
0484691226
Our small, but enthusiastic local group offers a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere to all mums and their families to share the frustrations and the joys of parenting, and access accurate information about babies and breastfeeding.
We support all families. Mums who are mixed-feeding, bottle feeding, exclusively expressing or not breastfeeding are always welcome. We chat in a relaxed setting and there is often access to a breastfeeding counsellor or educator who can assist you with any breastfeeding questions, worries or issues you may be having.
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/local/vic/sunbury-macedon-ranges-vic
https://www.facebook.com/ABASunburyMacedonRanges/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/566615516716358/ (Closed Group)
Steps and Tradition Study
Thursdays 7:00pm
St Marks Anglican Church Gisborne
https://meetings.aa.org.au/meetings/gisborne-steps-and-traditions-thursday/
Recovery Discussion
Tuesdays 7:00pm
Romsey Neighbourhood House
Fridays 7:00pm
Uniting Church Romsey
https://meetings.aa.org.au/meetings/romsey-recovery-discussion-tuesday/
Meetings
Mondays 7:30pm
Kyneton Catholic Church Hall
Peer support for people seeking recovery from alcohol dependence. No appointment or registration is required and anonymity is respected.
Every Friday, 7:00pm–8:00pm
Garden Room
Woodend Neighbourhood House
Free
Freedom Fridays
Fridays 6pm
Kyneton Baptist Church Hall
43 Ebden Street, Kyneton
Moving On is an empowering and supportive group for women who have experienced or are experiencing abusive relationships.
Weekly sessions are led by experienced counsellors.
This currently runs out of the Sunbury office.
https://sunburycobaw.org.au/a-z-services/counselling-mental-health/moving-on/
1300 026 229
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