Social Groups - NSW

Northern Sydney Aphasia Group

A group for people with aphasia and their carers.

Why are groups important?

• Opportunity to practice talking


• Support


• Meet other people

When: First Monday of each month

Where: MacKinnon Room, Ryde Ex-Services Memorial and Community Club
724 Victoria Road, Ryde

More Information:
Edna Williams
Phone: 9871 4906
OR
Jean Miles
Phone: 9874 7652

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Hunter Valley - AAA branch

When: every 2nd month
3rd Saturday of the month.

More Information:
Megan Alston
Phone: 02 4985 5247
Email: megan.alston@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

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Sydney Eastern Suburbs Group - AAA branch

When: every month
1st Thursday of the month at 1:30pm.

Where: Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL, Gray Street

More Information:
Cathleen Taylor
Phone: 02 9369 0212 (w)
Email: taylorc@SESIAHS.health.nsw.gov.au
OR
Alexis MacMahon
Phone: 02 9369 0212

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Aphasia Group - Waverley (War Memorial Hospital)

For people with moderate to severe aphasia

When: Thursdays

Where: War Memorial Hospital

More Information:
Cathleen Taylor
Phone: 9369 0212
Email: taylorc@SESIAHS.health.nsw.gov.au

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High Level Aphasia Group - Waverley (War Memorial Hospital)

For people with mild or moderate aphasia

When: Tuesdays

Where: War Memorial Hospital

More Information:
Cathleen Taylor
Phone: 02 9369 0212
Email: taylorc@SESIAHS.health.nsw.gov.au

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Communication Opportunity Group - Waverley (War Memorial Hospital)

A supported conversation group for people with severe difficulties with communication resulting from stroke or other neurological conditions. The focus is on the social aspect of communication and is particularly suited to people who have limited access to conversation.

When: Wednesdays

Where: War Memorial Hospital

More Information:
Rachel Miles
Phone: 02 9369 0212

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Enhancing Communication - Waverley (War Memorial Hospital)

A series of education sessions for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia and their carers.

Where: War Memorial Hospital

More Information:
Phone: 02 9369 0212

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Expresson Communication Group - Randwick (Prince of Wales Hospital)

When: Thursdays

Where: Prince of Wales Hospital

More Information:
Anna Brennan (Speech Pathologist)
Phone: 02 9382 28220
Fax: 02 9382 8201
Email: anna.brennan@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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TalkTime - Ryde (Royal Rehabilitation Centre)

What is TalkTime?

Talk Time is a communication group for people with Aphasia.
Talk Time aims to improve everyday communication, increase confidence and build friendships.

When: Monday afternoons, 2:30pm to 4:00pm (subject to change)

Where: The Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney
59 Charles St, Ryde

More Information:
Julia Murphy (Speech Pathologist)
Email: Julia.Murphy@royalrehab.com.au
Phone: 02 9808 9263
OR
Claire Esgate (Speech Pathologist)
Email: Claire.Esgate@royalrehab.com.au
Phone: 02 0808 9210

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Bloke's Group - Tamworth

A supported conversation group for men with mild to moderate communication difficulties. The focus is on conversation, community access and building friendships. We meet at a local cafe and partners and wives are also welcome.

When: Wednesday afternoons, once a fortnight, 3pm-4.30pm (subject to change)

Where: Tamworth Hospital based, meetings at a local cafe as arranged by Speech Pathologist from the hospital.

More Information:
Felicity Robinson (Speech Pathologist, Tamworth Hospital)
Phone: 02 6767 8377

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