Queensland
P.V.A. QUEENSLAND Inc. is dedicated to supporting partners and families of defence and ex-defence personnel. They offer assistance through trained welfare officers, a magazine, website, and social media. Regular group meetings provide information, support, and activities like lunches, guest speakers, and discussions on welfare and special events like dinners or trips to local attractions. The organization advocates for veterans’ families to State and Federal Government.
QLD State Management Committee 2025-2027
Executive Committee
President: Margaret Thomas
Vice President: Ann Stephenson OAM
Secretary: Pam Elkington
Treasurer: Anita Finger
Committee Members
Ann Cossey
Annette Fry
Michelle Thomas
Jo Shorrock
Other Appointments
Membership Secretary: Robyn Sutherland
National Board Directors: Margaret Thomas, Ann Stephenson OAM
QLD Group Meetings
Ayr
Contact:
Shirley Corrie
Phone: 07 4782 8275
Bowen
Contact:
Robyn Burrell
Phone: 0414 825 859
Bribie Island
OPALS – Our Partners Always Lending Support
When:
1st Thursday of the month at 10.00am
Where:
Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL
Contact:
Vicki Taylor Crook
Phone: 0411 595 839
Brisbane
WIT – Women in Tune
When:
1st and 3rd Mondays
Where:
RSL Headquarters, 42 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
Contact:
Ruth Orrell
Phone: 0417 076 346
Bundaberg
“TINKERBELLS”
When:
2nd Wednesday of the month at 9.30am
Contact:
Jan Stringer
Phone: 0428 512 825
Diane Rieck
Phone: 0414 361 746
Caboolture
Cab. Savvies
When:
3rd Monday of the month at 10.30am
Where:
Lunch afterwards at the Grounds Café, Sports Central, Caboolture
Contact:
Pam Gully
Phone: 0428 091 108
Diana Cooper
Phone: 0466 011 525
Caloundra
Caloundra Gems – Girls Every Minute Supporting
When:
Every Thursday, 10.00am – 11.00am
Where:
Caloundra RSL Sub-Branch
Contact:
Contact: Pam Gully
Phone: 0428 091 108
Diana Cooper
Phone: 0466 011 525
Cooloola Coast
Contact:
Dell Gaddes
Phone: 0400 173 082
Fraser Coast
When: 3rd Monday of each month at 10.00am
Where: Alternating between Hervey Bay RSL and Maryborough RSL
Contact:
Alison Bowman
Phone: 0417 728 260
Gatton
When:
3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.00am
Where:
Colonial Café, Lake Apex Cultural Centre, Gatton
Contact:
Yvonne Berridge
Phone: 0455 905 407
Barbara Martin
Phone: 0419 646 902
Hervey Bay
Contact:
Ann Cossey
Phone: 0400 455 507
Karen May
Phone: 0402 040 731
Ipswich
When:
3rd Friday of each month at 10.30am
Where:
Various venues
Contact:
Phone: 0418 190 468
Mackay
When:
Every 2nd Tuesday, 9.00am – 12.00pm
Where:
Mackay Veterans Support Centre
1 Leisure Court, South Mackay
Contact:
Irene Jaques
Phone: 0417 471 894
Macleay Island
Contact:
Contact: Bronwyn Simcox
Phone: 0403 119 531
Maroochydore
POSH – Partners Offering Support and Hope
When:
Every Friday, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Where:
Library Complex, Beach Parade, Maroochydore
Contact:
Margaret Andrews
Phone: 0478 166 513
Nanango
Contact:
Pam Elkington
Phone: 0431 304 707
Jan English
Phone: 0408 789 521
Oakey
Contact:
Kathy Baulch
Phone: 07 4691 1826
Sonya Steinmuller
Phone: 07 4691 2357
Redcliffe
When:
1st Thursday of the month at 10.00am
Where:
Redcliffe RSL
Contact:
Jo Shorrock
Phone: 0407 739 537
Lynda Hadlow
Phone: 0424 168 785
Redlands
Contact:
Contact: Rebecca Smock
Phone: 0413 075 704
Sunnybank
When:
3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am
Where:
Sunnybank RSL, 19 Gager Street, Sunnybank
Contact:
Helen Bell
Phone: 0402 323 267
Toowoomba
VP TRUST – Veterans’ Partners Together Receiving Understanding and Support in Toowoomba
When:
Every 3rd Wednesday
Where:
Various locations
Contact:
Rhonda James
Phone: 07 4635 9833
Townsville
Contact:
Juana Bowman
Phone: 0438 337 586
Virtual Group
Contact:
Contact: Michelle Thomas
Phone: 0414 630 177
QLD
Newsletter | To Be Advised
QLD
Newsletter | To Be Advised
QLD
November 18, 2025
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QLD
November 18, 2025
This Catch-Up Newsletter is sent out twice yearly via email to all our listed Branch / Group Contacts. Generally, Catch up Newsletters will be emailed in March / April and October each year. Additional email notices will be sent to those on our list when any vital news which has ramifications for our members is available between Newsletter editions.
Constitution and Financial Statement
To receive or obtain a copy of the constitution, send your request to the P.V.A. QLD secretary at pvaqld@yahoo.com.au or via the ‘Contact Us’ section of this website.
