About the Support Group (see Contacts page for interstate ADHD groups
information)
The Canberra & Queanbeyan ADD
Support Group (ADDACT) is a member of SHOUT Inc (Self Help Organisations
United Together). SHOUT was established in 1981, during the
International Year of the Disabled. SHOUT Inc brings together Self-help
groups who are made up of people who share the same predicament, concern or
life experience.
ADDACT meetings are held at the Pearce Centre, SHOUT Large Meeting
Room, Bldg 1, Collett Place, Pearce. Meetings
are usually held first Sunday of every Month, 2pm - 5pm, (unless otherwise specified)
Snail mail: PO Box 717, MAWSON ACT 2607
Both the Adult and General
meeting are held together. We find that to understand the children, it is very
important to listen to the Adults with ADHD, because they have been through it before.
We try to get a guest speaker at each meeting; otherwise we will have a “Chit
Chat” session.
For a gold coin donation,
professional child care and activities for children is available to all financial members for any of the
above meetings/seminars. Ring SHOUT on 6290 1984 business hours or
6287 4608 (6-9pm), or email
addact@live.com.
Our aims and
objectives are to create community awareness of the condition by:
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Information and reference
material; |
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Support and sharing
experiences, e.g. parenting or school issues; |
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Newsletters - minimum of four a
year; |
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Reduced rate of entry into
seminars on the subject; |
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Extensive Library which also
includes videos & audio tapes; |
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Qualified speakers who
understand about ADHD; |
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Advocating on behalf of ADHD
families e.g. with politicians or government; |
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Making available a telephone
counselling service and, in some cases of crisis, |
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