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Support Groups
Ostomy Support Groups
Ostomy support groups are a great way for ostomates to meet, share their stories, and offer support and advice to each other. Friends and family are also welcome to attend support group meetings.
If you are involved in a support group and would like us to include information about your meetings in this listing, please email your details to info@nswstoma.org.au – we’d love to include you on the below list!
NSW Stoma Ltd Member Support Group Meeting Via Zoom
All members, carers and friends are welcome to join our monthly Zoom meeting at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Hosted by Anne Marie Lyons (STN), Carol Quast, NSW Stoma Director & ostomate, and NSW Stoma Ltd manager, Mary Egan, this is designed to give information about the services we offer and provide some explanation of the Stoma Appliance Scheme and how to place orders. If you would like to attend please email customer.service@nswstoma.org.au and we will send you a Zoom invitation on the day of the meeting. Please note, you need to register your interest for each meeting you wish to attend.
Ostomingle - young ostomates supporting each other
Looking for some young, like-minded osto-mates? Ostomingle is a group of ostomates 18 and over who come together over a meal to share their ostomy experiences and learn from one another.
Each meet-up will be held at a different venue around Sydney so we can mingle around town.
When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: Renee Constantin on ostomingle@gmail.com or www.ostomingle.com
Beat Bladder Cancer
National support group (online via Zoom) for bladder cancer patients/carers from all across Australia. All welcome.
When: Last Tuesday of every month @ 7:30 – 9pm AEST
Contact: Adam Lynch on 0421 626 016
Register at: www.beatbladdercanceraustralia.org.au
SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AREA
Bankstown-Lidcombe Area
Where: Revesby Workers Club, 2B Brett St, Revesby (02) 9772 2100
When: 10 am-12noon, Wednesday, 12th March, 11th June, 10th September, 10th December 2025
Contact: Your Stomal Therapy Nurse or Carolyn Nichols on 0419 335 046 or carolyn.nichols@dansac.com.au for further information. Please RSVP for catering purposes
Concord Area
People with bowel cancer and carers/family are welcome to attend this free monthly service.
Where: Survivorship Cottage, Concord Hospital, Gate 4, Nullawarra Avenue, Concord West
When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: Sonia Khatri on (02) 9767 5943
Liverpool and Campbelltown Area
Where: Campbelltown Catholic Club, 20/22 Camden Rd, Campbelltown
When: Thursday 1.30pm-3pm 2025 Dates: 20th February, 10th April, 19th June, 21st ugust, 16th October, 11th December 2025
Afternoon tea provided. RSVP is essential for catering purposes.
Contact: Erin Wagner 0419224662 or Mathew Sebastian 0417026109 (STNs)
Northern Beaches Area
Where: Forestville RSL Club, 22 Melwood Avenue, Forestville
When: [2025 date/s pending] followed by optional drinks and dinner at 5.00pm
Contact: Bob Cooper by emailing bob.cooper542500@gmail.com
Northern Sydney Area
Ostomy Information Group
Where: Jacaranda Lodge, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga 2076
When: First Wednesday of the month, 10.00am – 11.30am
Contact: Nerolie on (02) 9487 9061
Penrith Area
Ostomates, family and friends are welcome to attend our educational support group.
Where: Sydney Medical School, Outpatients Department, 62 Derby Street, Kingswood (opposite Nepean Hospital Emergency Department; at the roundabout, Outpatients is on the left-hand side of the building)
When: [2025 dates pending]
Contact: Naomi Houston (Stomal Therapist) on (02) 4734 1245 or naomi.houston@health.nsw.gov.au
Ramsgate
The Stomal Therapy Nurses from St George Public, St George Private, Kareena Private, Hurstville Private and Sutherland Hospitals together would like to invite you to attend a stoma support group for ostomates and their families.
Where: Ramsgate RSL (meet in the front foyer), Corner of Ramsgate Rd and Chuter Ave, Sans Souci
When: There are no dates currently scheduled for this location.
Contact: Your Stomal Therapy Nurse or Mariam Mellor on 0400 921 901 or email aumael@coloplast.com
Everyone is welcome. Car parking available. Tea, coffee and finger food provided. RSVP for catering purposes.
St. George/South East Sydney
Where: St. George Community Centre, Premier Street, Kogarah
When: Meet 11.00am on the first Wednesday of each month, February to December
Contact: June on (02) 9311 0201 or Allan on (02) 9556 3268
NORTH COAST REGION
Tweed / Byron Area
Ostomates, family and friends are welcome.
Where: South Tweed Sports Club, 4 Minjungbal Dr. Tweed Heads South.
When: Check with group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings.
Contact: Lisa Clare STN on (07) 55067540, 0429 998 928 or lisa.clare@health.nsw.gov.au; Kate Rycroft on 0432 251 703 or rycroftkate@gmail.com
Far North Coast
All Ostomates plus partners and friends are welcome to attend meetings.
Where: Lismore Workers Club, 225-231 Keen Street, Lismore
When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings.
Contact: Marie Taylor on (02) 6686 7248
Clarence Valley Ostomy Support Group
All ostomates plus partners and friends are welcome to attend meetings.
Where: Aruma Site, 175 Queen St, Grafton
When: Bimonthly – second Tuesday of the month – 2025 – 11th Feb, 11th May, 12th Aug, 11th Nov
Contact: Gary Tobin on 0400 675 277
Coffs Harbour
All ostomates and friends are welcome so come along, have a cuppa and be a part of it.
Where: Sawtell RSL Club, First Avenue, Sawtell
When: Fourth Thursday of every second month
Contact: Mandy Hawkins STN on (02) 6656 7804 or email mandy.hawkins@health.nsw.gov.au
Hastings Macleay
Where: Port City Bowling Club, Function Room, 4 Owen St, Port Macquarie
When: 10am – 12pm Third Wednesday of every second month Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec
Contact: Neil on 0427 856 630 or Glennie on 0410 637 060
Manning / Great Lakes
Where: Taree Group Three Leagues Club, Cowper St, Chatham 2430 – in downstairs meeting room
When: 10.30-12pm approx. on furst Wednesday of every 2nd month
Contact: Karla MacTaggart STN on (02) 6592 9469
NEWCASTLE / CENTRAL COAST REGION
Stomal therapists and company representatives will attend and help with any queries. New members and friends are welcome.
Hamilton
Where: The Hub, Hamilton Wesley Fellowship House, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
When: 1.30pm last Saturday in Feb, May, Aug & Nov
Contact: Geoff on 0425 315 726 or Lynda on 0425 209 030
Maitland
Where: Maitland Hospital Education Rooms, 51 Metford Rd, Metford
When: 11am first Wednesday of Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Contact: RSVP Annika 0429 002 760 or Jackie 0412 445 498
Wyong
Where: Wyong Community Health Centre, 38A Pacific Highway, Wyong, NSW 2259
When: Contact to be advised – RSVP for catering please
Contact: Local Stomal Therapists, ph. (02) 4320 3323 or email CCLHD-Stomaltherapy@health.nsw.gov.au
ILLAWARRA / SOUTH COAST REGION
Albury-Wodonga
Where: Boardroom, Hilltop Albury-Wodonga Patient and Carer Accommodation Centre, 600 Keene Street, Albury
When: 10am every second Tuesday of the month, February to December
Contact: Alex Watson on 0428 578 385 or Liz Landy on 0418 854 574
Bowral
Everyone is welcome. Plenty of car parking. Tea/coffee & finger food provided. RSVP 1 week prior for catering purposes.
Where: Mittagong RSL Club, 146 Old Hume Highway, Mittagong
When: 1pm-2.30pm Tuesday 2025 Dates: 4th March, 3rd June, 2nd September, 2nd December 2025
Contact: Mathew Sebastian & Erin Wagner, Stomal Therapists, Liverpool Hospital on (02) 8738 4308 or Mariam Mellor (Coloplast) on 0400 921 901
Eurobodalla
All from the NSW South Coast region are welcome.
Where: Moruya Hospital, River Street, Moruya
When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: Trena O’Shea (02) 4474 2666
Far South Coast/Bega and surrounds
Where: Meeting venue changes, ostomates advised 10 days prior
When: Every second Sunday of every second month at 11am (Feb, April, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Contact: Eileen on (02) 6492 2530 or Geraldine on (02) 6492 2366
Goulburn
Everyone is welcome. Plenty of car parking. Tea/coffee and finger food provided. RSVP for catering purposes.
Where: Goulburn Workers Club, 1 Mckell Place, Goulburn NSW 2580
When: [2025 dates pending]
Contact: Mariam Elfoul (Coloplast) on 0400 921 901 or email aumael@coloplast.com
Illawarra
Where: Education Room, Figtree Private Hospital, 1 Suttor Place, Figtree
When: 10am-12pm 2025 Dates: 12th Feb, 9th April, 11th June, 13th Aug, 8th Oct, 10th Dec (Xmas lunch – venue TBA)
Contact: Helen Richards CNC STN Wollongong Private Hospital, ph. (02) 4286 1109 or richardsh@ramsayhealth.com.au; or Julia Kittscha CNC STN Wollongong Hospital mob: 0414 421 021 or islhd-stomaltherapy-NIHG-SIHG@health.nsw.gov.au
Shoalhaven
Where: Nowra Community Health Centre, 5-7 Lawrence Avenue, Nowra
Also: Ulladulla Community Health Centre, cnr South St & Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
When: 2pm at either Nowra or Ulladulla – Please phone the week prior to confirm your spot
Nowra: 12th Feb (Dansac); 25th June (Convatec & Omnigon); 22nd Oct (Salts)
Ulladulla: 28th May (Coloplast); 19th Nov (Hollister & Braun)
2025 Xmas Party: Worrigee Sports Club, 10th Dec 2025, 12pm 131 Greenwell Point Rd Worrigee
Contact: Brenda Christiansen (02) 4424 6321 or 0422 006 550 or brenda.christiansen@health.nsw.gov.au
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A.C.T.
Everyone is welcome, but must be double vaccinated to attend. RSVP required by ACT Health to comply with COVID numbers and restrictions.
Where: ACT & Districts Stoma Association, 2nd Floor, City Health Building, 1 Moore St, Canberra
When: 2025 dates TBA
Contact: Your Stomal Therapy Nurse
WESTERN NSW REGION
Bathurst
Where: Daffodil Cottage, 365 Howick St, West Bathurst NSW 2795
When: Check with the groups organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: Louise Linke (STN/continence advisor) on (02) 6330 5676
Broken Hill
Where: Broken Hill Hospital, conference room
When: Every third month, or as required
Contact: Tarndra on (08) 8080 1333
Dubbo
Where: Dubbo Health Service, Ian Locke Building, Room 8 or join virtually via Pexip or phone
When: Last Friday of the month, 2pm-3pm
Contact: Thulisile Moyo on 0408 769 873 or thulisile.moyo@health.nsw.gov.au
Goulburn
RSVP for catering purposes, car parking available on-site
Where: Goulburn Workers Club, 1 McKell Place Goulburn NSW 2580
When: 10am – 12pm Wednesday 2023 dates TBA
Contact: Your Stomal Therapy Nurse
Griffith and District
An invitation is extended to all persons in Griffith and surrounding areas (including Coleambally, Leeton, Yenda, Hillston and Hanwood) with a stoma to attend our meetings and share experiences.
Where & When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: Barry Maples on (02) 6963 5267 or 0429 635 267 or Kim Hallam on 0434 785 309
Orange
Where: Smarter Living Choices, 15 Olver Street, Orange
When: Contact organisers to confirm
Contact: Louise on (02) 6330 5676 or Joanne on (02) 6362 6184
Wagga and District
Where: Men’s Shed, 11 Ashmont Avenue, Wagga Wagga
When: Check with the group organisers for advice on scheduled meetings
Contact: David on (02) 6971 3346 or 0428 116 084