N.S.W.
Shoalhaven and Wollongong Group
Contact Anita on 0421314138 for details of the next meeting.
SYDNEY
AGM (assuming meetings are allowed under Covid 19 restrictions) –
Tuesday 10 November 2020 from 10 am. Function Room (without steps and located near disabled toilets), Castle Hill RSL Club, 77 Castle St., Castle Hill.
Guest Speaker: Dr Stephen Reddel A/Prof. Sydney Uni Brain and Mind Centre
Contact: Anita Chalmers (0421 314138), or mail@myositis.org.au.
The venue is disability access friendly and has ample parking.
Food availability and Cost to be confirmed.
2021
Monday 15 March 2021 10am -2pm (subject to Covid 19 restrictions)
Guest speaker: Prof Carola Vinuesa
Central Coast Group – N.S.W.
Usually a monthly coffee/morning tea meeting is held on the 2nd Friday of the month around 10am. (Check with Sandra Chapman during Covid 19 restrictions.)
Lee Rowan’s Garden Centre
72 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah Ph 02 4362 2822
All family and friends are welcome.
Contact Sandra Chapman 0429 695 500 or email sanjef1@gmail.com for further information.
Western Sydney
Next Meeting:
To be advised due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Windsor Country Club
51 McQuade Ave., South Windsor
Contact: Rhonda Wooderson on mail@myositis.org.au
Central West – N.S.W.
Contact Anita Chalmers for more information – 0421314138
VIC
Victorian Group Meetings – Mulgrave Country Club
Typically, a quarterly informal social gathering over lunch (from 12 noon) is held for the Victorian Group on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Everyone is welcome.
The meetings for 2020 are currently on hold subject to Covid 19 restrictions.
A formal meeting structure is not followed and we sometimes have a guest speaker. We also pay for our own lunch which is ordered in the main dining area.
There’s parking underneath and around the building, although it can get very busy so arrive early.
Contact Christine Lowe on mail@myositis.org.au for further information.
If you live in regional areas, the following meetings may be of interest or convenient:
Western Group – Moonee Ponds
Next meeting: TO BE ADVISED
The Legends Room
Moonee Valley Racecourse
Cnr Wilson St & Thomas St,
Moonee Ponds
Contact: Christine Lowe on mail@myositis.org.au for information about the next get together.
Albury/Wodonga Group
Thursday 30 July 2020 luncheon: Sports Bar & Grill at the Commercial Club, 618 Dean St., Albury (subject to Covid 19 restrictions).
Contact Marg Doherty on mail@myositis.org.au for details
Goulburn Valley
Members in this region may also wish to join the Albury/Wodonga group – contact Marg Doherty on mail@myositis.org.au.
S.A.
Contact: mail@myositis.org.au or Elizabeth Carter ph 84478715.
WA
Next meeting Wednesday 2 September, 2020 at The Herdy, Wembley from 12 noon.
Guest speaker details to be confirmed.
Contact: WA Coordinator Kim Armstrong-Wood ph 0412 502 063 email:kmt24@iinet.net.au
QLD
Brisbane Group
Next Meeting:
To be be advised.
Chermside Library Meeting Rooms (Grd Floor)
There is free parking in the grounds with extra parking downstairs with lift access to the ground floor The Library is on the corner of Hamilton Rd and Kittyhawk St, Chermside. Vehicle entry is via Kittyhawk St.
Contact: Mary Woods on mail@myositis.org.au or Anita on 0421314138 for more details.
Bay Area Group:
Dates and venue for meetings to be confirmed. (Hervey Bay area)
Regional Co-Ordinator: Robert Anderson
At this stage for further information contact Secretary Anita on 0421 314138 or mail@myositis.org.au if you are interested in being part of the group.
OTHER REGIONAL GROUPS
If you live in the areas of ACT or Port Macquarie and wish to be involved with a regional group, please contact Secretary ANITA (mobile 0421 314 138) or mail@myositis.org.au.
Myositis Awareness
Myositis Awareness Month is in May.
Everyone is encouraged to use social and local media to build awareness for the disease particularly with medical practitioners.
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY- ANITA (mobile 0421 314 138) or mail@myositis.org.au.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ALL FUNCTIONS.