Social Group
ARCVic's Social Group has been running since 1994 and is currently being coordinated by Tabitha (Coordinator - Consumer Services). The Group holds regular monthly events, and is open to all people with anxiety disorders, families and friends. The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity for people affected by anxiety disorders to connect with others in a social setting that is safe, comfortable and enjoyable. For people who are socially isolated, or find it difficult to go out with others who are not aware of, or sensitive to, their anxieties and situations that might trigger their symptoms, this group allows you to be social, go out, and know that everyone else will be accepting and supportive of your particular needs. The group is open to anyone aged 16 years and above - the average age range of many people who attend the group is between 24 - 35 years old, however there are some regular members who are in their 50s and older. Generally around 10 - 15 people attend each event. The social event calendar for each year usually includes a range of activities, including bowling, dining (very popular!), attending markets, movies, visits to Melbourne attractions - the Museum, Arts Centre, Aquarium, Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and sometimes some more energetic activities like volleyball and ice-skating.
For upcoming events see the ARCVic Social Group Calendar:
*NEW* Anxiety Reading Group - Surrey Hills
meets on the last Wednesday of each month at Maitland Meeting Room (cottage at rear), Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
For more information about our library, membership or the Anxiety Reading Group, contact us on 9830 0533
NEW "Activities Hour" at Surrey Hills - starting in February 2012
This group will meet once per week at the Anxiety Recovery Centre offices in Surrey Hills
Activites will incude Yoga, Meditation, Walks, Sculpting, Photography
The first meeting will be a walk and morning tea on Wednesday 1st February at 10:30am, meet at ARCVic, 292 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills
Download the flyer for the Schedule of Activities in February and March 2012
For more information contact us on 9830 0566
Pen Pals Network
Information coming soon.
Please contact us if you would like to join the Pen Pals Network.
