Southport

Federation Clubhouse, Southport

Federation Clubhouse on the Gold Coast is a rehabilitation centre for adults with a diagnosed mental illness. The Clubhouse started in 2001 and is funded by Disability Services.

At Federation Clubhouse you can work towards your recovery goals, make friends and have fun. Services at the rehabilitation centre include help gaining work skills, finding accommodation, recreation, education and social support. And you will have opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways to the day to day running of the Clubhouse and to attend social and recreational activities in a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

It is also an information hub where you can source information and find out what you need to know from information sessions and guest speakers. Previous speakers have been from the Queensland Institute of TAFE, Public Trustee, Home Health Link and the Department of Housing.

You are encouraged to participate in creative, educational and self-care groups. And you can also count on help developing skills to prepare meals, serve customers, answer telephone calls, develop word processing documents, liaise with other agencies and develop social communication skills.

How does it work?

Federation Clubhouse programs are provided four times a year for 10 weeks. A MIFQ staff member or volunteer will be involved with every program.

Where is it?

Federation Clubhouse is at Owen Park in Southport and operates Monday to Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Federation Clubhouse you must be over 18 years of age and diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

Referrals

Referrals for Federation Clubhouse can come from individuals, families, friends, government departments, medical professionals and community based organisations.

Just follow the links below to download and print the referral form and consent form to apply for Federation Clubhouse.

Both documents must be returned to process the referral.