CDI Consumer Group

Name of Group FOCUS

State Based SA

Town or Suburb Aburn SA

Description of the group COMMUNITY BASED RECOVERY GROUP

Main Activities Advocacy, Self-help, Specific Workshops, Mutual Peer Support

Year the group was formed 2009

Area covered by the group 60 Kilometres

Group meetings

Location Auburn church hall

Frequency Tuesdays & Thursdays

Times 10am - 2pm

Dates

Approx number of consumer members 20

Membership criteria all

Leadership structure of the group Coordinator and group Representatives

History of the group Originally set up by Uni SA as a student project Focus is in its infancy and has recently been taken under the umbrella of The One Voice Network Inc, who was successful in application for funding for seven coordinators to lead other community groups throughout SA. Focus remains independent in all other areas including fundraising, education and overall management. It has been supported well by various health bodies and has a strong referral system through Lower North Health team.

Contact details for FOCUS

  Mrs Teresa Barrie

Postal address

Email focusauburn@adam.com.au

Phone 0448216467