Meeting Schedule
Come to a Meeting
If you, or someone you care for, have experienced or about to have laryngectomy surgery, why not reach out to us? We can help you navigate your challenges in a positive, friendly and encouraging environment.
Laryngectomees, partners, carers, persons with a similar disability, and health care workers are welcome to attend our meetings.
The Laryngectomee Association of New South Wales offers support to all laryngectomees in the state. But, regardless of which state you live in, any laryngectomee, or person with a similar communication disability, is welcome to apply for membership.
Time and Place
For Sydney and regional meetings, check on your preferred location for venue and dates.
For regional venues, it is advisable to contact the facilitator before attending a meeting.
Sydney
Newcastle
Central Coast
Port Macquarie
Lismore
Albury
Coffs Harbour
SYDNEY MEETINGS
Where
NSW Masonic Club, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000.
How to get there
The NSW Masonic Club is close to public transport – Town Hall Station, Gadigal Metro station and Light Rail.
Dates
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
Meeting Format: Annual General Meeting + Committee Meeting after AGM
Wednesday 8th July 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Meeting Format: Social Meeting + Committee Meeting
Wednesday 9th September 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Meeting Format: Social Meeting
Wednesday 11th November 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Meeting Format: Social Meeting + Committee Meeting
Contact
Mobile: 0410 196 890
NEWCASTLE MEETINGS
Where
Mayfield Bowling Club, Ingall Street Mayfield.
When
12:30 – 2 pm, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (January to December).
Contact
John Lovett OAM (02) 4954 8308
CENTRAL COAST HEAD AND NECK CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
Where
The Hive, ERINA FAIR (near Hobbysew).
When
10am-12pm, 3rd Thursday of the month (January to December).
Contact
Head and Neck Cancer Nurse (02) 4320 9823.
Facilitator – Gary Mar 0412 262145, email gsm18@live.com.au Cancer Council (02) 4336 4500
PORT MACQUARIE MEETINGS
Where
Rotary Lodge, Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Wrights Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
When
2:30 – 3:30 pm, 1st Wednesday of the month.
Contact
Betty Hollis. Mobile: 0429 875 125
Klint Goers, Speech Pathologist, Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
Mobile: 0429 615 242
Email: klint.goers@health.nsw.gov.au
NORTHERN RIVERS MEETINGS
When
Meets four times annually in Lismore.
Contact
Speech Pathologist Karen Kostal (02) 6629 4523 or (02) 6620 2157
ALBURY MEETINGS
Contact
Jennifer Lepkhamany (Speech Pathologist) – Jennifer.Lepkhamany@awh.org or
Albury Wodonga Health (02) 6058 4565 or Head and Neck Cancer Support Group – Ben Engel (02) 6064 1562
COFFS HARBOUR MEETINGS
Where
Shearwater Lodge, Coffs Harbour Health Campus.
When
2pm, the 3rd Thursday of the month (February, April, June, August, October and December)
Shearwater Lodge, Coffs Harbour Health Campus.
Contact
Melissa Parish (Speech Pathologist) (02) 6656 7606
melissa.parish@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au