The Canberra Region Kidney Support Group (CRKSC) run monthly Renal Morning Teas at the Hellenic Club of Canberra in Woden which are an opportunity for renal patients and their friends and family to meet and make friends.

Please visit the website or contact CRKSC on (02) 6290 1984 and crksg [at] shout.org.au for more information.

Kidney Health Australia TelEConnect is a national peer support program that connects people living with kidney disease and carers with trained mentors that have similar experiences living with or caring for someone affected by kidney disease.

Please visit the website or contact Kidney Health Australia on 1800 454 363 for more information.

The Haemophilia Foundation ACT (HFACT) run two informal support groups. The groups meet on an occasional basis, usually on a weekend, and provide support to those living with a bleeding disorder and their carers or family. The groups are:

• Men’s Business
• Women’s Wisdom

Please visit the website or contact HFACT on 0412 839 135 and contact-us [at] hfact.org.au for more information.

MS Australia run telephone support groups for those living with multiple sclerosis to connect with other people living with MS by phone.

Their telephone support groups include:

• Men with MS Support Group (twice monthly)
• People with MS – general group for people wanting support and to share information (thrice monthly)
• Family and Friends (monthly)
• After Hours Telegroup for Working People with MS (monthly)
• Mums with MS (monthly)
• Women support group (monthly) Women in the 40 to 64 aged group (monthly)
• Over 65’s support group (monthly)
• Greek Speaking Telegroup for PwMS (monthly)

Please visit the website or contact MS Australia on 1800 042 138 and msconnect [at] ms.org.au for more information.

MS Australia run Peer Support programs and self-help groups as a way for those affected by multiple sclerosis to connect and support each other. This includes those living with the disease and carers, family and friends.

Their support groups in the ACT include:

• Young people living with MS (bi-monthly)
• People with MS Support Group (monthly)
• The MS Side Steppers Walking Group (weekly)
• Taking Control of MS Group (monthly)
• HSCT for MS Support Group (monthly)
• MS Café Group (monthly)
• Art Groups (fortnightly)
• Mindfulness Practice Meeting (monthly)

Please visit the website or contact MS Australia on 1800 042 138 and msconnect [at] ms.org.au for more information.

Pain Support ACT run regular, monthly support and information meetings where participants can hear expert speakers and find support. The meetings are held in both Belconnen and Pearce.

Please visit the website or contact Pain Support ACT on (02) 6290 1984 and secretary [at] painsupportact.org.au for more information.

The Lung Foundation Australia hold weekly Lung Cancer Telephone Support Groups for people living with lung cancer to connect with other people in similar situation without leaving their home. The calls are free, facilitated by a staff member and open to lung cancer patients at any stage of their illness.

Please visit the website or contact the Lung Foundation Australia on 1800 654 301 and enquiries [at] lungfoundation.com.au for more information.

The Lung Foundation Australia Information and Support Centre provides guidance, information, support and connection to other relevant support services for people living with lung disease.

Please visit the website or contact the Lung Foundation Australia on 1800 654 301 and enquiries [at] lungfoundation.com.au for more information.

UC Health Clinics Lungs in Action (LIA) is an enjoyable, low cost exercise maintenance program for people who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program. The aim of LIA is to extend the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation by providing a safe environment in which those with chronic lung disease can maintain physical and social activities.

Please visit the website or contact UC Health Clinics on (02) 6201 5843 and healthclinic [at] canberra.edu.au for more information.

UC Health Clinics run a Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic which aims to provide Master of Nutrition and Dietetics students with the opportunity to gain hands on experience by providing personalised service including dietary assessment, dietary advice and counselling, resources, eating plans and recipes, Body Composition Analysis and group activities and classes

The Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic specialises in:

• Chronic disease management including cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity
• Weight loss management
• Nutrition in pregnancy
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Healthy weight gain

The clinic provides a student led service at a minimal cost where student dietitians are supervised by an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.

Please visit the website or contact UC Health Clinics on (02) 6201 5843 and healthclinic [at] canberra.edu.au for more information.