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QuIHN  Group  Programs

QuIHN provides a range of therapeutic and psychosocial group programs designed to complement our individual counselling services. These groups are a supportive space for people affected by substance use, any associated mental health concerns, or related family issues.

WHY ATTEND A GROUP?

Our group programs are built on the client-centred approach we use in counselling. Joining a group can help you connect with others facing similar challenges, learn new coping strategies, and receive support in a welcoming environment.

GROUP PROGRAM LOCATIONS

  • Brisbane – 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills
  • Cairns – 230 Draper St, Parramatta Park 
  • Gold Coast – Burleigh Heads and Southport
  • Ipswich – 9 Wharf St, Ipswich 
  • Redlands – Unit 6/7, 200 Old Cleveland Rd, Capalaba
  • Sunshine Coast – 89 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore
  • Gympie – 4/4 Horseshoe Bend, Gympie
  • Hervey Bay – Coming in 2026
  • Rockhampton – Coming in 2026
  • Emerald – Coming in 2026

MudMaps Group

Our MudMaps group is open to anyone making (or thinking about making) changes to their substance use, whether it’s opioids, amphetamines, alcohol or cannabis. Group topics are participant-led, with guidance from a trained facilitator.

Brisbane
Where: 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
When: Every Monday, 10:30am-12:30pm

Biloela
Where: Banana Shire Support Centre, Shop 2B/56-58 Kariboe St, Biloela
When: Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am
Dates: 29 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 26 Jun

Burleigh Heads
Where: Unit 12, 89-99 West Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads
When: Every Friday, 12:00pm-2:00pm

Gympie
Where: 4/4 Horseshoe Bend, Gympie
When: Starts Thursday, 12 February 2026!
Frequency: This group will run fortnightly on Thursdays. For enquiries, call 1800 172 076. 

Ipswich
Where: 9 Wharf Street, Ipswich
When: Every Monday, 10:30am-12:30pm

Redlands
Where: Unit 6&7, 200 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba
When: Every Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm

MAISE Group (Mental Health and Illicit Substances Education)

The MAISE Group is designed for individuals seeking to address substance use and any associated mental health concerns (dual diagnosis). This program provides support, skill-building, and education and is an excellent addition to ongoing case management or counselling services. Before joining, you will be assessed by a case manager, support worker, or counsellor to ensure the program meets your needs.

Brisbane
When: New dates coming soon
Where: QuIHN Brisbane, 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills Qld 4006

Gold Coast (Southport)
When: Starts 21 July 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm, runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks
Where: Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Ipswich
When: 11 February 2026 to 8 April 2026*, runs every Wednesday for 8 weeks.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 
Where: QuIHN - 9 Wharf St, Ipswich. * Snacks provided
Please contact the Ipswich office on 07 3638 8287 for interest and enquiries

Redlands
When: New dates coming soon
Where: Unit 6-7, 200 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba 

Sunshine Coast
When: New dates coming soon
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm 
Where: QuIHN Sunshine Coast, 89 Aerodrome Road Maroochydore

Treehouse Parenting Group

The Treehouse Parenting Group offers a supportive space for parents navigating substance use and mental health challenges. The program focuses on building positive parenting skills, addressing parental concerns, and offering education on the effects of substance use and mental health on family life. It also provides guidance on child protection issues, where applicable.

Brisbane
When: Starts (new dates coming soon) 
Where: QuIHN Brisbane, 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006

Gold Coast (Southport)
When: Starts 21 April 2026, runs for 10 weeks, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street, Southport

Ipswich
When: Starts (new dates coming soon), runs for 10 weeks
Where: 9 Wharf Street, Ipswich 

Sunshine Coast
When: Starts (new dates coming soon), runs for 10 weeks
Where: 89 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore

Redlands
When: Starts (new dates coming soon), runs for 10 weeks
Where: Unit 6-7, 200 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba

Nuts & Bolts Group

Nuts & Bolts is a welcoming group focused on relapse prevention and harm reduction. Join us to build practical skills and strategies that support your wellbeing.

Brisbane
When: Every Thursday, 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, Brisbane

Cairns
When: Every Friday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 230 Draper St, Parramatta Park, Cairns

Ipswich
When: Every Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am
Where: 9 Wharf Street, Ipswich

Sunshine Coast
When: Every Tuesday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: 89 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore

Wiser Minds Group

Wiser Minds is a skills-based group that helps participants develop emotional regulation and distress tolerance. This program is open to anyone looking to build these valuable life skills.

Biloela
When: Thursday, 11:30am–12:30am
Dates: 29 Jan, 19 Feb, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 23 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 26 Jun 2026

Where: Banana Shire Support Centre, Shop 2B/56-58 Kariboe St, Biloela

Brisbane
When: Every Tuesday, 10:30am–11:30am
Where: 1 Hamilton Place, Bowen Hills, Brisbane

Redlands
When: Starting July 6, every Thursday, 11:30am – 12:30pm (Closed Group, Waitlist)
Where: Unit 6-7, 200 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

QuIHN acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands we operate on and respects Elders past and present. We recognise the enduring knowledge, strength, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and support truth-telling, cultural recognition, and lasting change.

© 2025 QuIHN. All rights reserved.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION

QuIHN affirms the strength, resilience, and expertise of people who use drugs.  Grounded in harm reduction and social justice, we uphold every person’s right to dignity, safety, support, and choice. We recognise lived-living experience as vital, and we centre these voices in shaping services and systems. 

QuIHN values respect, diversity and difference and we are committed to providing fully inclusive, professional, and non-judgmental services to people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. 

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Phone: 07 3620 8111 or 1800 172 076 (free call)

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Email: quihn@quihn.org

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