Patients
HAPS Executive
Locked Bag 1
Hunter Region Mail Centre
NSW 2310, Australia
Phone: (02) 4921 4000
Fax: (02) 4921 4400
International Enquiries
Phone: +61 2 4921 4000
Fax: +61 2 4921 4400
Support Group Meetings
The Society was formed in Newcastle in 1980 to serve the Hunter Region. At this time, monthly support meetings commenced.
The meetings are designed to help people with Scleroderma, Lupus, Sjogren's and Raynaud's Phenomenon learn how to cope with problems due to their illness with a positive and hopeful attitude, while enjoying the fellowship of those present.
Most people with these diseases have experienced feelings of loneliness and sometimes despair while undergoing numerous tests over a lengthy period of time. To finally arrive at a diagnosis brings relief but also fears for the future. Mutual support can greatly ease that apprehension and help to improve a person's quality of life.
We suggest you ring one of our contact numbers prior to attending a meeting. We have all found it helpful to talk to somebody "in the same boat".
SCLERODERMA/LUPUS SUPPORT SOCIETY MEETINGS HELD EVERY 2 MONTHS |
Thursday October 15 6 – 8.30pm |
Lupus Awareness Seminar “Impressions Room” Wests Mayfield cnr 32 Industrial Drive & William Street Link to Meeting Flyer |
Thursday December 17 |
Christmas Luncheon Meeting Charlestown Community Centre, Pearson St, Charlestown 
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Meetings are open to your family, friends or other persons interested in these diseases.
Seminars are held twice yearly to enable people who work during the day to also have access to up-to-date-information.
For further information contact:
Autoimmune Resource Centre
Level 2, Pathology Building
John Hunter Hospital,
Lookout Road
New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
Telephone: +61 2 49214095e. ARRC@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au