Welcome to PAQ

The Probus Association of Queensland (PAQ) is an association of affiliated Probus Clubs from the Northern Rivers area of NSW and all of Queensland.
Membership is open to any Probus Club within Rotary Districts 9550, 9570, 9600, 9630 and 9640.

The members are the affiliated Probus Clubs.

Membership application forms are available for downloading here.

A joining fee $10 is payable upon application plus an annual subscripition of $25 per annum.

Click here for PAQ Directory Update forms for Existing Clubs and here for new Clubs. 

The Association was incorporated on 25th November 1994

For enquiries, use Contact Us or telephone 1300 856 859

PAQ Postal Address: PO Box 1425 Carindale Qld 4152 Australia

What's

  • PAQ Managemant Committee 2012/13 nomination form can be downloaded here and guidelines for Committee Members here.
  • PAQ Activities Calendar for 2011-12 The 2011/12 PAQ Activities Calendar is available on the PAQ Activities Calendar webpage of this website. A Regional Activities Calendar is also included.
  • PAQ Choristers Group - The group meet regularly on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at St Andrews, corner Ann & Creek Streets opposite Central Railway Station at 12:15pm -2:15pm Further details on the Choristers activities are contained in the PAQ Choir webpage of this site. New members are welcome - please contact Fraser Trueman – Ph 3378 5447
  • PAQ Constitution -  Copies of the registered constitution are available on the member login webpages at the PAQ policies page.
  • Guest Speakers- We have received a letter from the Jubilee Community Care Association Inc, a Government funded not for profit organisation that offers in-home care for the frail, aged, and younger disabled people in the inner north and western suburbs of Brisbane. They are happy to provide a speaker to address clubs in their area of operation. More details are available in the Guest Speakers page of the Members Only area of this website or at their website www.jccagedcare.org.au. The Executive Manager of Jubilee Coimmunity Care, Shaun Riley, can be contacted by telephone: (07 3871 3220); fax: (07 3870 8687); or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • The PAQ representative on the Police Seniors Task Force Committee has advised that the QPS has police officers employed as Crime Preventiion Officers. Their role is to act as liaison with the community in order to provide crime prevention strategy information, education and advice. This includes providing personal safety presentations free of charge and these can be arranged by appointment. These officers are located throughout the State and their contact details should be readily available at the local police centre. The QPS website also provides a considerable amount of crime prevention advice that is specific to seniors and can be accessed at www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/seniors/.    
  • We have also received a letter from the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation at Greenslopes Private Hospital asking for the opportunity to visit clubs and speak about the invaluable work they do. The Foundation is a medical research charity and works tirelessly to give a second chance to thousands of people who have cancer, liver disease or other incurable diseases. 23 clinical trials are currently being run for patients with life threatening diseases such as metastic melanoma, myeloma, lymphoma, leukaemia and chronic liver disease. If you are interested in arranging for a speaker to visit your club, please phone Jan Saunders on (07) 3394 6776 to make arrangements.
  • An email has been received from CICACA (Cochlear Implant Club and Advisory Association) advising they have a guest speaker available to speak to clubs about cochlear implants and the vast difference these can make to one's life. The secretary of CICADA, Shirley Edwards, would be delighted to address your club meeting. She can be contacted on phone 07 3824 5003, fax 07 3824 5003, SMS 0434 255 148, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
  • Older Drivers Study - Queensland University of Technology is seeking Australian Drivers aged 65 years and over to take part in a driving study. All Participants will go into a prize draw to win one of five $100.00 shopping vouchers. To participate, you must be a current driver aged 65 years and older. This project looks at the relationship between driving experience, driving practices and other driving-related factors and will help in understanding the needs and experiences of drivers aged 65 years and over. Participation will involve completing a questionnaire that should take about 30 minutes. Responses will remain completely confidential and anonymous. To participate contact Ides Wong phone 07 3138 7698, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
  • Volunteering - Residential Aged Care Services - Moreton Bay Nursing Care Unit and Redland Residential Care are seeking volunteers for their facilities. The purpose of the volunteer service is to assist staff to deliver excellence in health care services while supporting the aims and values of Residential Aged Care Services. For further information and to volunteer contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Tanya Barton, mobile 0409 274 625, email                                     tanya This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  .  
  • It Starts at Home - Kathryn Foran is a member of the Oaktree Foundation, a youth led international aid and development organisation. The Foundation's current campaign. 'It Starts at Home', aims to change the way decision makers conceive the support towards ending global poverty by showcasing the personal stories of locals within the community who are taking part in this movement. Over the coming months they will collecting stories from persons who donate, volunteer, fundraise, etc. Anyone with a story about the way in which they assist with this effort is being asked to submit it to http://itstarsathome.com.au. Kathryn can be contacted on 0423 506 382.