Support Groups for Parents/ Carers of Children with ADHD

Wauchope Carers Support Group

Focus: Carers of children with ADHD/ODD/Autism and Learning Difficulties
Meets: First Tuesday of the Month
Activities: Gaining further information and research into disabilities
Contact: Claire Watt
Telephone: 1800 059 059

Kempsey Carers Support Group

Focus: Carers of Children with a Disability or Chronic Illness
Meets: Third Friday of month, 10.30 - 1130 am
Venue: Early Intervention, 32 Nicholson Street, Kempsey
Contact: Kim Frumar
Telephone: (02) 6588 2882

Port Macquarie Carer Support Group

Focus: Parents of children with high support needs
Meets: Second Thursday of Month, 10.30am - 12.30 pm, BRING A PLATE
Venue: Neighbourhood Centre, Muston Street, Port Macquarie
Contact: Stella Boardman
Telephone: (02) 6585 1212

Hastings Early Intervention

Community Pre-School,
Munster St, Port Macquarie
For children 0 - 6 years with developmental disability, also parents and siblings. Equipment pool and toy library. Fees by contribution. (02) 6583 8238

The national peak organisation of support groups is: ADHD Network of Australia

President: Dale Stauffer
12 Chehalis Avenue
ELERMORE VALE NSW 2287
New South Wales

Hyperactive/Attention Deficit Association (New South Wales)

Secretary: Roslyn Mitchell
15/29 Bertram Street
CHATSWOOD NSW 2067
Tel: (02) 9411 2186

Learning Difficulty Coalition of NSW

PO Box 472
SUTHERLAND NSW 2232
Tel: (02) 9540 3300; Fax: (02) 9540 3266
(Includes an adult ADHD group called ADDult NSW)