Mind+Move - Health and Wellness program
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For a healthier and happier you
Our Mind+Move program offers a diverse and exciting range of tailored health and wellness activities for older Australians, taught by leading professionals. From online activities to social outings to popular destinations and exercise classes, there’s something for everyone!
Mind+Move is accessible with Private Home Care Services and government-funded programs.
Some of the benefits you’ll receive from participating include:
Lifelong learning – Expand your current knowledge and skills through art classes, yoga, meditation, book clubs and more.
Social connection – Make new friends, enjoy music concerts and share common interests across all activities.
Movement – Keeping active through exercise classes to improve strength and balance.
Activities available
Find out more about the activities available below and use the search finder to locate your nearest venue.
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Exercise
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Remain Active
An ongoing fitness, balance, and flexibility program, tailored for seniors, to help increase strength, energy and maintain mobility.
Session: Online and in-person
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Dance
Join us for an energising experience that celebrates movement and vitality. This program is an all body workout, from improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, and confidence. Session: In-person
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Pilates
Our Pilates class (chair option) is designed to challenge and support all abilities and fitness levels. Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise that helps build strength and mobility into functional movement patterns.Session: In-person
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Walking groups
Walking groups are an effective way for older Australians to stay active and healthy. It's also a great way to meet new people.Session: In-person
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Resistance program
A group program focused on resistance-based exercises using light hand weights and resistance bands along with light cardio.Session: In-person
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Tai Chi
An introductory tai-chi program for seniors with specific emphasis on falls prevention. Session: Online and In-person
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Seated exercise class
Join our seated group classes for a supportive and inclusive fitness experience. Provides safe exercise techniques while seated, improving flexibility through gentle movements and basic lower leg strength. Session: In-person
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Circuit training
Join our circuit training program and participate in a structured session to improve strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility for seniors.Session: In-person
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Aqua
A exercise program for seniors offering a refreshing workout in the pool designed to improve overall fitness while being gentle on the joints.Session: In-person
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Stepping On (falls prevention)
A 7-week falls prevention program to improve balance, mobility, leg strength and confidence with exercise.Session: In-person
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Remain Active
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Health and Wellness
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Yoga, stretch and relaxation
Hatha yoga, a gentle type of yoga, is designed to help relax the body and mind while stimulating circulation, strength, and energy. Exercises will focus on breathing, flexibility, and core strength to improve body functioning and mobility.
Session: Online and In-person
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Meditation
A 30-minute session to calm the mind, improve mood and release tension. Session: Online
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Art
Join an art group tailored for seniors. Explore your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. From drawing to painting and engaging in craft activities, enjoy developing new skills or improving on existing ones. Session: In-person
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Yoga, stretch and relaxation
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Social Outings
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Social Outings
Join a group of locals for a great day out to popular destinations. Travel by private bus to destinations within 1-2 hours of your Mind+Move location. Scheduled social outings may include picnics on the beach, botanical garden walking trips, art gallery and museum visits. Browse our list of upcoming day trips.
Please note social outings are not included as part of the free Mind+Move and day respite trial.
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Social Outings
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Creativity
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Art
Join an art group tailored for seniors. Explore your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. From drawing to painting and engaging in craft activities, enjoy developing new skills or improving on existing ones.
Session: In-person
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Rhythm and Beats
Sit back and enjoy an hour of music with a small online group. In a relaxed and fun afternoon you will enjoy music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s.
Session: Online
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Book Club
A fortnightly gathering with like-minded individuals to appreciate the world of literature and engage in discussions on the classics and new releases over morning tea.
Session: In-person
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Art
-
Remain Active
An ongoing fitness, balance, and flexibility program, tailored for seniors, to help increase strength, energy and maintain mobility.
Session: Online and in-person
-
Dance
Join us for an energising experience that celebrates movement and vitality. This program is an all body workout, from improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, and confidence.
Session: In-person
-
Pilates
Our Pilates class (chair option) is designed to challenge and support all abilities and fitness levels. Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise that helps build strength and mobility into functional movement patterns.
Session: In-person
-
Walking groups
Walking groups are an effective way for older Australians to stay active and healthy. It's also a great way to meet new people.
Session: In-person
-
Resistance program
A group program focused on resistance-based exercises using light hand weights and resistance bands along with light cardio.
Session: In-person
-
Tai Chi
An introductory tai-chi program for seniors with specific emphasis on falls prevention.
Session: Online and In-person
-
Seated exercise class
Join our seated group classes for a supportive and inclusive fitness experience. Provides safe exercise techniques while seated, improving flexibility through gentle movements and basic lower leg strength.
Session: In-person
-
Circuit training
Join our circuit training program and participate in a structured session to improve strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility for seniors.
Session: In-person
-
Aqua
A exercise program for seniors offering a refreshing workout in the pool designed to improve overall fitness while being gentle on the joints.
Session: In-person
-
Stepping On (falls prevention)
A 7-week falls prevention program to improve balance, mobility, leg strength and confidence with exercise.
Session: In-person
-
Yoga, stretch and relaxation
Hatha yoga, a gentle type of yoga, is designed to help relax the body and mind while stimulating circulation, strength, and energy. Exercises will focus on breathing, flexibility, and core strength to improve body functioning and mobility.
Session: Online and In-person
-
Meditation
A 30-minute session to calm the mind, improve mood and release tension.
Session: Online
-
Art
Join an art group tailored for seniors. Explore your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. From drawing to painting and engaging in craft activities, enjoy developing new skills or improving on existing ones.
Session: In-person
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Social Outings
Join a group of locals for a great day out to popular destinations. Travel by private bus to destinations within 1-2 hours of your Mind+Move location. Scheduled social outings may include picnics on the beach, botanical garden walking trips, art gallery and museum visits. Browse our list of upcoming day trips.
Please note social outings are not included as part of the free Mind+Move and day respite trial.
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Art
Join an art group tailored for seniors. Explore your creativity in a friendly atmosphere. From drawing to painting and engaging in craft activities, enjoy developing new skills or improving on existing ones.
Session: In-person
-
Rhythm and Beats
Sit back and enjoy an hour of music with a small online group. In a relaxed and fun afternoon you will enjoy music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s.
Session: Online
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Book Club
A fortnightly gathering with like-minded individuals to appreciate the world of literature and engage in discussions on the classics and new releases over morning tea.
Session: In-person
Find Mind+Move activities near you
To find Mind+Move activities near where you live, choose ‘Health & Wellness’ from the list below and enter your suburb or postcode.
Pricing
Please refer to the table below for our pricing options.
| Mind and Move | Social Outings | |
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Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
(Requires CHSP approval code - Social Support Group)
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$5
(per session)
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$20
(per outing)
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| Support at Home program (formerly Home Care Packages) (Full cost recovery from your package budget) |
$25
(per hour)
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$25
(per hour)
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| Private Home Care* (Full cost recovery - paid privately by the client) |
$28
(per hour)
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$28
(per hour)
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*Pricing for Private Home Care Services includes GST.
Book in for a free trial
If you are over 65 and would like to try one of our exciting classes, you can book a free trial class at one of our many Mind+Move locations.
Book in for a free trial class at a location near you, by completing the below booking form with your contact details and postcode.
A friendly coordinator will be in contact to discuss what options are available near your home. We can also organise transport for you to get to and from the activities.
Testimonials
Social outings
Catholic Healthcare’s social outings offer the perfect chance to connect with others. Watch video below to see participants having fun in the sun!
To explore the social outings happening in your area, view the full calendar here.
Acknowledgement of Country
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work and provide our services. We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart to achieve justice, recognition and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.