Local people and residents of Hostels in the surrounding area, meet for a delicious morning tea provided by volunteers. Please phone the House if you would like to come.

Third Wednesday of the month during school terms 
10.00 - 11.30am.

With initial funding from Dept. Human Services an Eastern Region Group was established at Coonara to provide support and education for parents, family members and friends of those suffering from eating disorders.

Contact: Womens Health East 
Phone: 9879 2199

Eating Disorder Support Group for Women

A group offering support and hope for any women over 17 who identify with having issues around eating.

Contact Women's Health East on 9879 2199

For all those interested in reading and sharing good books with others. Members of the group choose from a wide range of books supplied by Ferntree Gully Library.

First Wednesday of the month during school terms.
1.00pm - 2.45pm.
$10 per year.

Support group for parents who have a mental or emotional illness. 
Thursdays
10.30am - 12.30pm
No cost.
Phone Rose 9876 9720, Julie 9753 6655 or Jane 9729 9499

1st Tuesday each month.
9.30 - 11.30am.

GROW is a voluntary association of people who are having difficulty in coping with personal problems of living. They meet each week to assist and support one-another through personal friendship and a special program. GROW groups are free, voluntary, anonymous, confidential and non-denominational.

A social/recreational group for women from other countries. The group goes on outings and plans activities as interest demands.

For an appointment at Coonara, phone Maroondah Social and Community Health Centre 98793933

Maroondah Hospital Outreach

Any people who would like to come along and discuss issues of concern to consumers of mental health services are welcome to meet with people who have had similar experiences. Meetings held at Coonara Community House

Phone 9871 3988 for times and dates.
Drop In - Tuesday afternoons
Women's Group - Thursday afternoons
contact Nina Dunstone, Consumer Consultant, for times and dates.
Men's Group - Thursday afternoons
contact Phil Graley, Consumer Consultant
Phone 9871 3988 for further information