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Performing Arts, Music and Drama in Brisbane
- ArtsNow Australia
- Bandshake, Brisbane City Council's Youth Music Program
- Brisbane Excelsior
Brass Band
- Brisbane Joy
of BellyDance
- Brisbane Junior Theatre Children's
Holiday productions and performing arts training. Helping kids reach
for the stars.
- Brisbane Regional
Youth Orchestra
- Brisbane Symphonic
Band
- Brisbane Vocal Ensemble - email enquiries Ph: 3300
7051
- BrizWest Adult Learners'
Band
- Centenary Theatre
Group Inc
- Cards 4 Sorrow - Brisbane
Rocky Horror Performance
- Colin Harper's Queensland
Pops Orchestra: Plays light music in the style of the famous
Boston Pops Orchestra, well presented with lighting effects and good
humour to send you home with a song in your heart! Fully professional
and self-supporting, this orchestra, conducted by Colin Harper, AM
MBE has been extremely popular over the last 17 years and plays to
capacity audiences at each performance.
- Frank Theatre Brisbane based
international theatre company. "A company that trains together stays
together", John Nobbs. Ph: 61 7 3890 3090
- The Hills Players
Inc Grovely
- Icy Tea (Inala Community Theatre) - 3372 1684
- Mt
Gravatt "Unmasked" Amateur Theatre Society Email: gabrieleduffy@hotmail.com
- Pacific Film and Television
Commission
- Pine Scooters Country
Line Dancers
- Queensland Colonial
and Heritage Dancers "promote and preserve the dances done
in the early days of Australian history and those of today at Bush
Dances and Colonial Balls. These dances have evolved from Anglo-Celtic-European
influences and new ones are being devised using traditional music,
formations, steps and movements."
- Queensland Music Network Incorporated
- Queensland State and Municipal Choir
- The Ignatians Musical Society, P.O.Box 517, Toowong Qld 4066. Ph: Anthony
Bradley 040201 3739
- The Queensland Youth Choir
Inc.
- Sandgate Theatre Inc. Amateur
theatre group based in Sandgate.
- Seventh Chapter of
Fine Brass "a funk-driven chamber group that use guitar effects,
wah-wah pedals and computer programming to create an exciting new sound."
- St
Luke's Theatre Society
- Storytelling
Cafe 1st Thurs of month, All Saints Centre, Ann St.7:30pm
- The Virtual Fooles
Troupe
- The Arts Office of the Queensland
Government
- Young Actors Company Queensland
Political Parties
Lobby Groups, Support Groups etc
Public Speaking
- BABBELON: Bray Park State High School Gavel Club
(Toastmasters club for under 18 year olds). Enquiries: alixf@optusnet.com.au
- Bayside Forum - Meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening of each month
to practise communication skills and learn meeting procedure at the Wynnum
Manly Leagues Club, Wondall Road, Wynnum at 7.30pm for 7.45pm and last
1 hour. Contact Katie Flynn kmflynn@globec.com.au
- Brisbane City Forum - Women welcome to participate in public speaking
and meeting procedure meetings held 56 Mary Street, Brisbane on 1st and
3rd Friday of each month. Enjoy fellowship while learning together. Contact: Estherm@bigpond.com or Philomena Murdoch
(07) 3349 7383
- DC Toastmasters
- Redland Forum Communicators meets
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday night at 7.30pm at the Birkdale Baptist Church,
Jones Rd, Birkdale. You'll gain speaking skills and be more informed
about how to make your mark in your community organisation.
- Sandgate Toastmasters Club - Meets Volunteer Marine Rescue Hall, Allpass
Parade, SHORNCLIFFE - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month - 6.30pm for
7.00pm. Visitors welcome. Better listening, Better thinking, Better speaking. Email
- Stafford Heights
Toastmasters: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - 6.45pm
for 7.00pm start. at Chermside Bowls Club, 468 Rode Road Chermside.
Visitors most welcome. Learn public speaking in a friendly and supportive
environment. Contact Peter Hardie pshardie@oznetcom.com.au Ph:
3244 9600 (W)
- Sunrise Toastmasters Club meets 4th Sunday of each month 9:45am for
10am start. Venue Library, Carindale Shopping Centre, Creek Road, Carindale.
Learn to be a confident speaker. Visitors and guests are always welcome
to attend. Contact ellbee@optusnet.com.au
- Toastmasters District 69
- Toastmasters Club in the Brisbane Metropolitan and Northern Suburbs
areas. Clubs practise public speaking and interpersonal skill and meet
at various venues and times. ALL GUESTS ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND. Central
contact alixf@optusnet.com.au or
contact clubs through their respective Area Governors, details on www.members.optusnet.com.au/~alixf
Radio
Television, Movies, etc
Social Groups
- 50+ Centre, 3rd Floor, City Hall for residents over 50. Monday to
Friday 9am to 3pm. Contact Barbie 3403 6544.
- Brisbane Bikers' E-mail
Discussion List An e-mail discussion list for South East Queensland's
motorcyle riders to discuss issues and arrange rides.
- Brisbane Christian
Singles
- Brisbane Dinner Club is
a social group for gays and lesbians
- Catholic Solo Parents Association (Support/Social) - 3299 3742
- Chinatown
Christian Assembly
- Dabblers Social Club A
Social Club for men and women. Dabblers enjoy social activities and
recreation arranged by individual members. The variety of our activities
is unlimited and new members are always welcome.
- Dining for Singles in Brisbane -- sample fine cuisine and have a
chat -- 32165253 Robyn
- Federation of Dutch
Clubs in Queensland
- GOLD - Grow Old and Live Dangerously is a seasonal leisure program
for over 50s. Activities include abseiling, canoeing, sailing and horse-riding,
computers and craft classes. To get on the mailing list, contact 3403
9120. Places are limited.
- Just Friends Social Group - Social Group for people 40 & over
to meet and discuss further outings during the month. Meets 1st Sat.
of every month 3p.m. Meetings & BBQ. Contact 3372-5727, email Mbeau_71@yahoo.com.au
- Mens Health & Wellbeing
Association Qld Inc.(MHWAQ) is a Non Profit / Non Government
Organisation dedicated to the creation of spaces, places and experiences
for the physical, social, emotional and spiritual healing and development
of Men and Boys. Our Mission is to create, promote, support and endorse
a diverse range of events, services, research and activities for
the health and wellbeing of Men and Boys.
- Queensland Colonial
and Heritage Dancers "promote and preserve the dances done
in the early days of Australian history and those of today at Bush
Dances and Colonial Balls. These dances have evolved from Anglo-Celtic-European
influences and new ones are being devised using traditional music,
formations, steps and movements."
- Qld Vegetarian/Vegan Society holds
regular get togethers for lunch or dinner. Membership entitles you
to 4 copies of the New Vegetarian and Natural Health magazine, 4 copies
of the Qld newsletter, discounts and a lending library.
- Queensland Wattle League. Contact: collin@ecn.net.au or phone Collin D'Costa
0403 254 546
- Q-RAPID runs weekend day trips and holidays for people with an intellectual
disability. 967 Stanley St, East Brisbane Phone: 3891 5466 m.burke@qrapid.org
- St John's Anglican Parish - BINGO 2nd & 4th Monday of each month,
LUNCH CLUB 3 course lunch for $5.00 12noon on the 4th Friday of every
month. Ph 3311 2726
- The Red Dot
Society Internet-based Social club/network for people of high
intelligence. Social events in and around Brisbane, plus Web and
e-mail forum. No formal admission criteria.Social Movie Group - Contact:
Sam Catalano 3399 6275, 0411 880 320, moviegroup@bigfoot.com Mid-Week
Singles Social & Dining Group -- Singles over 25 social group
Brisbane email Paul or tel 0411175543
- The Social
Calendar of Brisbane: Established in 1989 people who want a network
of friends to socialize with. Providing a monthly newsletter of activities
for members. "The Social Calendar" is unlike any other
type of dining, sporting, or business club. The difference being
that the Social Calendar provides a wider range of activities on
a regular basis - and yes, it is mixed company.
- The Young
Professionals - A non-profit social group for singles aged 21
to 39 years.
News, Associations and Organisations
Support and Networking
- Alzheimers Association of Queensland - 3857 4043
- Brisbane Rape & Incest Survivors
Support Centre runs groups for women survivors of sexual violence
(either as children or adults)
- Stafford Cancer Support Group - Ph: (07) 3356 4300 Email: stclems@odyssey.com.au Meets
on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month: "A place to be listened to
A place to hear information A placed to be loved" St Clement's
Anglican Church, Eudunda Street, Stafford
- CareForce Recovery
Ministries
- Catholic Solo Parents Association (Support/Social) - 3299 3742
- Children by Choice
- The Eating Disorders Resource
Group
- Ethnic
Mental Health Program
- Lucinda House (St Vincent's
Community Services) offers resources and support for women who have
addictions and seek relapse prevention. Online gallery, magazine, resources,
meetings & workshops lists.
- Mens Health & Wellbeing
Association Qld Inc.(MHWAQ) is a Non Profit / Non Government
Organisation dedicated to the creation of spaces, places and experiences
for the physical, social, emotional and spiritual healing and development
of Men and Boys. Our Mission is to create, promote, support and endorse
a diverse range of events, services, research and activities for
the health and wellbeing of Men and Boys.
- Q-RAPID runs weekend day trips and holidays for people with an intellectual
disability. 967 Stanley St, East Brisbane Phone: 3891 5466 m.burke@qrapid.org
- Queensland Advocacy
Incorporated
- Queensland Association for Gifted
and Talented Children
- The Queensland
Association for Mental Health
- The Queensland Paraplegic & Quadriplegic
Association Of Queensland Inc.
- Royal Australian Regiment - Queensland
Division
- Second Chance Foundation
- Stafford Cancer Support Group "A place to be listened to, A
place to hear information, A placed to be loved" Ph: (07) 3356
4300 stclems@odyssey.com.au Meets
on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month
- Sunnybank Salvation Army
- Vietnam
Veterans Association of Australia -- Brisbane North Sub-branch updated!
- See our Education section for
lists of Education
Support groups.
Volunteer
Volunteers are always needed and it is a quick way to make friends.
See
also community
groups.
Women's Groups
- Brisbane City Forum - Women welcome to participate
in public speaking and meeting procedure meetings
held 56 Mary Street, Brisbane on 1st and 3rd Friday
of each month. Enjoy fellowship while learning together.
Contact: Estherm@bigpond.com or Philomena Murdoch
(07) 3349 7383
- BirthNews is
an email discussion list for childbirth educators,
doulas, midwifery researchers, consumers and midwives
with a passion for birth. Although the list is Australian-based,
anyone can join.
- Children
by Choice
- Fiona quest@powerup.com.au is
interested in creating a ladies social group (non
smokers) for movies, dinners, mahjong, bushwalks
etc to meet each fortnight or month
- Geraldines' International Club of Brisbane - Geraldine
at gavb@iprimus.com.au is
interested in starting up a club for over 48 year
olds for cultural and social activities and women's
friendships..."it's a girl thing" ha ha
Exclusively for all the Geraldines out there - lets
get together and have some outings and fun.
- Kenmore
Evening VIEW (Voice Interests & Education for
Women) Club
- Lucinda
House (St Vincent's Community Services) offers
resources and support for women who have addictions
and seek relapse prevention. Online gallery, magazine,
resources, meetings & workshops lists.
- Moreton Bay Apex Club (Womens) email moretbay@apex.org.au
- Northern Suburbs non-smoking women's social group. Regular
activities organised including dinners, walks, mahjong.
Contact Fiona fionaos@yahoo.com
- Office
of Women's Affairs
- Qld Women in
the Public Service - Network for all public
sector women with monthly lunches, seminars and
workshops
- Qld Working
Women's Service information and referral service
for women in or seeking work.
- Redlands Forum Communicators - Women are invited
to attend meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
night each month at the Birkdale Baptist Church,
Jones Rd, Capalaba at 7.30pm. You will learn communication
and meeting skills and how to present yourself so
people see you as confident and capable when speaking
in a group. Take the first step and call Pam 3821
4467 or email: tranter@globec.com.au and you'll
grow with confidence.
- Soroptimist International
- Succulent Wild Women's
Group Succulence is a monthly publication for
women of all ages, spiritual beliefs and sexuality.
Produced by Brisbane women it contains articles
and networking possibilities for women. More details
E-mail swwg@ribbon.net.au or write to
PO Box 2028, Windsor Q 4030.
- WIMA (Women's
International Motorcycle Assoc)
- Women Connecting - Ladies of Inala & surrounding
suburbs who are in need of support, self-esteem,and
friendship. We offer a place to meet, learn & grow.
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30p.m. Contact Anna McNamara, Hub
Neighbourhood Centre, Inala 3372-3770
- The
University of the Third Age have a computer
club, computer lessons, games-bridge, scrabble,
etc & social & all volunteer
- University of Queensland Women's
Studies Resources includes Hecate: An Interdisciplinary
Journal of Women's Liberation
- See also BCL Help -
Women page
Other Links of Interest
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