Activities, clubs, groups and services of interest to older people in the local area. For specific services provided by MADCOTA, see the MADCOTA Services page.
| Aged Care Complaints | Any older person who has a complaint about any aspect of their care, whether it be in private or public housing or residential accommodation can report the problem. If they are unable to do this personally they can arrange for it to be done on their behalf. Also any person who is concerned about the care being given to an older person can make a complaint. | Call, toll-free 1800 550 552 |
| Association of Independant Retirees Inc. | Looking after the interests of self-funded retirees. | Phone 4128 3214 |
| Camera Club | Phone 4121 5030 | |
| Civilian Widows Association | To raise the status of civilian widows. | Phone 4122 3818 |
| Community Health | Information for all health and disabilty related support groups. | Phone 4123 8733 |
| Country Quilters | Meeting monthly to do patchwork quilting. | Phone 4129 2145 |
| Dispute Resolution Centre | The Dispute Resolution Centre provides an Alternative to the Court Process. It can mediate many kinds of dispute. | contact Barbara or Free call 1800 68 1109 |
| Eatonvale Golf Course | Phone 4121 3159 | |
| Excelsior Club | Weekly Christian fellowship for older persons. Meets every Wednesday, around 9.30am in the Senior Citizens Centre for a time of fun and fellowship, which includes table games such as cards, scrabble, dominos etc., etc., etc. and afternoon entertainment involving many local artists. Most days attendance averages about 90, morning tea and lunch are provided. Outside activities include bus trips - cost per day $5.00. | Phone 0414 844 331. |
| Fraser Coast Singles | Social contact and activities for adults who are single, divorced, seperated or widowed. | Phone 4124 1169 |
| Funding Strategies | for Community Groups. | Fundraising Institute of Australia 3886 9963 |
| Gem & Mineral Society | Gemology, minerolgy and silversmithing. | Phone 4121 3445 |
| Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 | The Guardianship and Administration Tribunal will have the power to appoint guardians and administrations and review such appointments regularly. Guardians and Administrators will be bound by principles to ensure that their powers are not abused. | Phone (07) 3239 3478 |
| Home Assist / Secure | Providing help and practical assistance with the everyday issues of safety, security and home maintenance. | Phone 4123 2234 |
| Just Walk It | Groups determine the frequency, place, time, distance and pace of their own walk and a leader is trained to keep records and give any emergency first aid if necessary. Incentives will be provided by the Public Health Unit for regular participation. | Dept. Of Fitness & Recreation Wide Bay Institute of TAFE Phone 4120 6260 |
| Justice of the Peace | Witnessing Documents | Contact Barbara. |
| Maryborough and District Senior Citizens Club Inc. | Recreation and entertainment for over 50's, conducting a busy programme of activities for older persons, including indoor bowls, Euchre and pool, 500, garden club and socials. | Phone 4121 2146 |
| Maryborough Art Society Inc. | Nurturing art in the city. | Phone 4121 4534 |
| Maryborough Choral Society Inc. | Cultivation and advancement of choral music, foster a deeper appreciation of culture within the community. | Phone 4121 0675 |
| Maryborough Contract Bridge Club Inc. | Duplicate and contract bridge. Tuition available. | Phone 4121 4309 or Sec 4123 1052 |
| Maryborough Escorted Transport Service | For those who for any reason cannot access public transport. | Phone 4121 0898 |
| Maryborough Family Heritage Institute | Promoting genealogy and tourism. | Phone 4123 1620 |
| Maryborough Horticultural Society | Social and competitive gardening activities. | Phone 4122 2538 |
| Maryborough Indoor Bowls Club | Phone 4121 0170 | |
| Maryborough Organ Club | Social and community music club. | Phone 4129 8829 or 4122 1361 |
| Maryborough Pensioners Association Inc. | Active interest in pensioner welfare, provide a centre for members and public activities. | Phone 4121 4388 |
| Maryborough Scottish Dancers Assoc Inc | A social gathering to dance to Scottish music. | Phone 4123 5563 |
| Maryborough Spinners and Weavers Inc. | Craft and social club. New members welcomed. | Phone 4122 1383 |
| Maryborough Toastmasters Club | Gaining confidence in communication and meeting procedure in a friendly atmosphere. | Phone 4121 0384 |
| Maryborough Wide Bay Burnett Historical Society | Historical research and collection. | Phone 4123 0001 |
| Maryborough Wide Bay Philatelic Society Inc. | Phone 4125 1924 | |
| Maryborough Woodturners and Woodcrafters | To promote and foster, practice and present the art of woodturning and kindred crafts. | Phone 4122 1879 |
| Maryborough & District Family History Inc. | Help in tracing family history. | Phone 4123 1842 or 4121 7852 |
| Maryborugh District Orchid Society | To promote and exhibit & assist new growers. | Phone 4121 5811 |
| Model Engineers & Live Steamers Association | Model engineering and live steam hobby and preservation. | Phone 4121 4341 |
| National Seniors | Seeking a better deal for over 50's. | Phone 4121 5454 or 4121 2632 |
| Neighbourhood Care Fraser Coast | Run by Centacare Fraser Coast, the purpose of this program is to provide social visits, accompanied outings and support to HACC elegible persons in need of these services. | Call 4121 6410 |
| Point Lookout Croquet Club | Phone 4122 1528 | |
| Queensland Blind Association Inc | Many benefits are available to persons who receive and age/disability support pension on the basis of blindness under section 95. | Barbara on 4123 1564. |
| Reading Edge | For those people who are print disabled for any reason, a machine is available in the Maryborough Library that will give you a tape recording of any document. Take along your own tapes. The service is free. | Make an appointment with the library staff by phoning 4123 8892 |
| Retirement Villages - Consumer Guide | "Consumer Guide to the New Act... Retirement Villages". Anyone contemplating a move to this type of accommodation would do well to obtain a copy of the booklet which outlines rights and responsibilities of the resident and operators. Nursing Homes and Caravan Parks do not come under this legislation. | Copies can be obtained from Office of Fair Trading, GPO Box 3111, Brisbane Qlds 4001. |
| RSL of Australia - Maryborough | Ex-servicemen & women enjoy comradeship and information. | Phone 4121 3372 |
| Seniors Cards | Discounts for Seniors | 07 3224 2788 or Free Call 1800 175 500 |
| Senior's Enquiry Line | Linking seniors with community information. | Phone 1300 13 5500 |
| Sugar Coast Country Music | Promoting traditional country music. | Phone 4129 6301 |
| Sunseeker's Ten Pin Bowling League | Great sport for older people. and make arrangements to take group out for a game. | Quarry Court, Maryborough. Contact Carol - Phone 4122 3100 |
| The Elder Abuse Prevention helpline | provides a free, statewide confidential support and information telephone service for older people, their family and friends | Call 1300 651 192. |
| The Wide Bay Visually Impaired Support Group | The Group meet on the 1st Monday of every month at the Recreation Hall, corner Ariadne Street and Woodstock Street at 1.30 p.m. Anyone with sight problems are invited to come along and join us in a game of indoor bowls if they wish to play, friendship and afternoon tea. | Phone Marlene 4122 2212. |
| Tinana Dance Club | Providing social dancing every week. | Phone 4122 1670 |
| Tourism Queensland motoring holiday guides | Self-drive holidays are some of the most popular tourism experiences among the seniors market. Tourism Queensland has produced a successful series of Queensland motoring holiday guides. | call 1800 222 689. |
| U.3.A. - University of The Third Age | Learning for pleasure.Classes in many areas of Arts, Crafts, Music, Card & Board Games and Exercises. | Phone 4122 1600 |
| Wide Bay Branch of the ACMA | Promoting Australia's Country Music | Phone 4122 1189 |
| Wide Bay District Bowls Association | Promoting lawn bowls within the Wide Bay area. | Phone 4124 9182 |
| Wide Bay Ikebana | Japanese flower arranging. | Phone 5447 3230 |
| Womens Aglow Fellowship of Australia | Encouraging women of all races and creeds. | Phone 4121 4303 |
| Women's Infolink | Information and referral service. | Phone 1800 177 577 |
Contact us for further information or to arrange any of the above services.