Talkback Groups
Aphasia SA has supported the establishment of several support and conversation groups across SA and ACT called Talkback Groups. Talkback Groups allow people with aphasia to meet, socialise together and practise communicating with others who understand. Talkback groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who can assist the conversation to flow with effective communication strategies.
They are also a good way for relatives and friends to meet.
People with little or no speech can enjoy Talkback Groups.
Talkback Groups are a low cost activity.
More information on each group is below.
Hendon
Location: Acacia Court
Address: 81 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon, SA, 5014
When: Fridays 9:30-11:00
Contact: Bev Dodd on 8243 1844
Hove
Location: Alwyndor
Address: 52 Dunrobin Road, Hove, SA, 5048
When: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30
Contact: Coralie Hayley on 8177 3200 or chayley@alwyndor.org.au
Flinders Medical Centre
Location: Level 3 Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Building
Address: Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, SA, 5042
When: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30
Contact: Amanda Crockett-Naini on 8404 2642
Morphett Vale
Location: ECH
Address: 126 Pimpala Road, Morphett Vale, SA, 5162
When: Thursdays 9:45-11:00
Contact: Coralie Hayley on 1300 275 324 or chayley@alwyndor.org.au
Walkerville
Location: ECH College Grove
Address: 18 North East Road, Walkerville, SA, 5081
When: Thursdays 10:30-11:45
Contact: Allana Campbell on allana.campbell@ech.asn.au
ACT
Location: National Arboretum Cafe
Address: Forest Drive, Molonglo Valley, ACT 2611
When: Mondays 10:00-11:30
Contact: Jenni Blumenthal on talkbackact@gmail.com
Modbury
Location: ECH Modbury (Encore Apartments)
Address: 85 Smart Road, Modbury, SA, 5092
When: Wednesdays 9.45-11:00
Contact: Chelsea Webster on 1300 275 324 or chelsea.webster@ech.asn.au
Special Groups
Aphasia SA has supported the establishment of several special interest support and conversation groups across SA. The groups are for people with aphasia and their carers. More information on each group is below.
Movie Club
Location: Cinemas across Adelaide
When: Weekly
Contact: Coralie at talkback@aphasia.asn.au and she will pass along your details to Peter
About: Friend of Aphasia SA Peter attends cinemas across Adelaide each week. Peter often goes to Palace Nova in the city, but has been to the cinemas at Glenelg, Mitcham, West Lakes and other places. He will go anywhere to see a good movie. He usually has a cup of tea and a piece of cake before or after the movie. Peter goes to the movies by himself but
would love it if anyone wanted to join his movie club.
Marden Coffee Club
Location: Marden Coffee Lounge
Address: 9 Marden Rd, Marden, SA, 5070
When: Tuesdays 11:00
Contact: Bev on 0427622132 (evenings only)
About: Coffee Club is a social catch up for people with aphasia to meet together
Computer Club
Location: To be confirmed (TBC)
When: TBC; aiming to recommence in the future
Contact: Bev Dodd on 82431844
About: Improve your computer literacy with aphasia-friendly lesson plans. Student Speech Pathologists guide participants through Word processing, Internet navigation, and special interest topics. Stay back for a coffee following the session.
Exercise, Art & Social Club
In 2023 Aphasia SA ran a groups project supported by funding from the Office for Ageing Well through the Grants for Seniors program. Three new groups were introduced on Mondays; these were an exercise group, an art group and a social group. Participants enjoyed the groups and we hope to continue these in the future pending funding availability. For updates please keep an eye on our newsletter or our social media.