For a Healthier and Happier you!
Mind+Move offers a diverse and exciting range of tailored Leisure and Wellness activities for seniors aimed at helping you enjoy a happier healthier you.
Taught by leading professionals, our aim is to make you the best version of yourself, plus more.
Across all weekdays, Mind+Move offers a diverse and exciting range of health and wellness activities, plus day trips to popular destinations such as botanical gardens, beach trips and many more. Some of the benefits you’ll receive from participating include:
Lifelong learning - Expand your current knowledge and skills through our art classes, yoga , meditation, book clubs and much more. |
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Social connection – Make new friends, enjoy our music concerts and share common interests across all our activities. |
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Movement – Keep the body active through exercise classes, thereby improving strength and balance. |
Online classes classes such as yoga, pilates, meditation, exercises and music concerts are available right from the comfort of your own home. This might be ideal if you don’t have a hub located near you.
Activities Near You
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Exercise
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Remain Active
An ongoing fitness, balance, and flexibility program to build strength and flexibility, tailored for seniors, to help increase energy and maintain mobility.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and boosts energy levels for seniors.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Dance
Join us for an energising experience that celebrates movement and vitality.
Program outcomes include a good all-body workout, improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, and confidence. Provides stress relief for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Pilates
Our Senior Pilates class (chair option) is designed to challenge and support all abilities and fitness levels of seniors. Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise that helps seniors work through building strength and mobility into functional movement patterns.
Program outcomes: Improves mobility, flexibility & balance, posture & coordination, and core muscle activation. Also aids in improved breathing and circulation for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Walking Groups
Walking groups, supported by the Heart Foundation, are an effective way for seniors to stay active and improve heart health.
Program outcomes: Meeting regularly at designated areas, seniors set off together, improving heart and lung function, leg strength, mobility, fitness levels, and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Resistance Program
An ongoing program focused on resistance-based exercises, using light hand weights and resistance bands, along with light cardio tailored for seniors to keep their heart rate up.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, bone density, helps manage chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and boosts energy levels, burning fat for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Tai Chi
A basic, introductory Tai-Chi program with specific emphasis on Falls Prevention Tai-Chi exercises and techniques designed for seniors.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, balance, blood circulation, posture, flexibility, and aids relaxation for seniors.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Seated Exercise
Join our group sessions for a supportive and inclusive fitness experience tailored for participants.
Program outcomes: Provides safe exercise guidance for seniors while seated, improving flexibility through gentle movements and basic lower leg strength. Boosts confidence through easy and simple seated exercises for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Circuit Training
Join our Circuit Training program, where seniors engage in a structured circuit training session tailored to their needs.
Program outcomes: Improves strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility for seniors. Through structured circuit training, participants experience enhanced overall fitness, promoting independence and well-being in their daily lives.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Aqua Classes
Our all-body exercise program for seniors offers a refreshing aquatic workout designed to improve overall fitness while being gentle on the joints.
Program outcomes: A good all-body workout suitable for seniors, improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, confidence, and providing stress relief.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Stepping On (Falls Prevention)
An 8-week falls prevention program for seniors to improve balance, mobility, leg strength, confidence with exercise, and reduce the risk of falls. Program outcomes: Improves confidence with exercise, mobility, lower leg strength, balance, and reduces the risk of falls for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
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Remain Active
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Health and Wellbeing
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Yoga, Stretch and Relaxation
Hatha yoga class designed specifically for seniors 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.
Program outcomes include improved muscular strength, assistance in relaxing the body, mind, and soul, stimulated blood circulation, and improved posture and flexibility.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Meditation
A 30-minute session tailored for seniors to calm the mind, release worries, and focus on the positive sides of life. Spend a short period of time switching off your mind and focusing on you. Good for the brain and good for the soul.
Session: Online
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Art Class
Join a dynamic and evolving art group tailored for seniors to explore creativity in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. From drawing, painting to engaging in craft activities, seniors can utilize their skills to create masterpieces or learn and develop new creative skills. Program outcomes include improved brain function, stress reduction, and increased communication and socialisation.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Yoga, Stretch and Relaxation
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Social Groups
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Social Outings
Our Coordinators are continuously looking for new and exciting day trips for our Mind+Move participants. Join a group of locals for a day trip to popular local 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 and special trips to local and regional concerts. Our local Coordinators can provide you with a list of upcoming day trips. Disclaimer: Social outings not included as part of free trial.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Make an enquiry today by calling 1300 978 264 and our local coordinator will be in touch soon.
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Social Outings
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Creativity
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Art Class
Join a dynamic and evolving art group tailored for seniors to explore creativity in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. From drawing, painting to engaging in craft activities, seniors can utilize their skills to create masterpieces or learn and develop new creative skills. Program outcomes include improved brain function, stress reduction, and increased communication and socialisation.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Rhythm and Beats
Sit back and enjoy an hour of music with a small online group of Seniors. The concert will be a relaxed and fun afternoon featuring music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s. Our musician Mark Fleming is a vocalist, guitarist, and classically trained pianist with many years as a professional musician. If you have any special song requests, Mark will do his best to carter to your needs.
Session: Online
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Book Club
A fortnightly gathering for seniors with like-minded individuals to explore the world of literature and engage in discussions on hot topics. It will be a wonderful opportunity for seniors to catch up over morning tea and discuss the ins and outs of classics and new releases.
Program outcomes include social connection, the opportunity to make new friends and engage with like-minded people, keeping the mind active and engaged, enhanced memory retention, and potentially delaying the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
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Art Class
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Remain Active
An ongoing fitness, balance, and flexibility program to build strength and flexibility, tailored for seniors, to help increase energy and maintain mobility.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and boosts energy levels for seniors.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Dance
Join us for an energising experience that celebrates movement and vitality.
Program outcomes include a good all-body workout, improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, and confidence. Provides stress relief for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Pilates
Our Senior Pilates class (chair option) is designed to challenge and support all abilities and fitness levels of seniors. Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise that helps seniors work through building strength and mobility into functional movement patterns.
Program outcomes: Improves mobility, flexibility & balance, posture & coordination, and core muscle activation. Also aids in improved breathing and circulation for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Walking Groups
Walking groups, supported by the Heart Foundation, are an effective way for seniors to stay active and improve heart health.
Program outcomes: Meeting regularly at designated areas, seniors set off together, improving heart and lung function, leg strength, mobility, fitness levels, and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Resistance Program
An ongoing program focused on resistance-based exercises, using light hand weights and resistance bands, along with light cardio tailored for seniors to keep their heart rate up.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, bone density, helps manage chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and boosts energy levels, burning fat for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Tai Chi
A basic, introductory Tai-Chi program with specific emphasis on Falls Prevention Tai-Chi exercises and techniques designed for seniors.
Program outcomes: Improves muscular strength, balance, blood circulation, posture, flexibility, and aids relaxation for seniors.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Seated Exercise
Join our group sessions for a supportive and inclusive fitness experience tailored for participants.
Program outcomes: Provides safe exercise guidance for seniors while seated, improving flexibility through gentle movements and basic lower leg strength. Boosts confidence through easy and simple seated exercises for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Circuit Training
Join our Circuit Training program, where seniors engage in a structured circuit training session tailored to their needs.
Program outcomes: Improves strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility for seniors. Through structured circuit training, participants experience enhanced overall fitness, promoting independence and well-being in their daily lives.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Aqua Classes
Our all-body exercise program for seniors offers a refreshing aquatic workout designed to improve overall fitness while being gentle on the joints.
Program outcomes: A good all-body workout suitable for seniors, improving muscle tone, burning calories, enhancing coordination, heart health, flexibility, confidence, and providing stress relief.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Stepping On (Falls Prevention)
An 8-week falls prevention program for seniors to improve balance, mobility, leg strength, confidence with exercise, and reduce the risk of falls. Program outcomes: Improves confidence with exercise, mobility, lower leg strength, balance, and reduces the risk of falls for seniors.
Session: Face-to-Face
-
Yoga, Stretch and Relaxation
Hatha yoga class designed specifically for seniors 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.
Program outcomes include improved muscular strength, assistance in relaxing the body, mind, and soul, stimulated blood circulation, and improved posture and flexibility.
Session: Online and Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Meditation
A 30-minute session tailored for seniors to calm the mind, release worries, and focus on the positive sides of life. Spend a short period of time switching off your mind and focusing on you. Good for the brain and good for the soul.
Session: Online
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Art Class
Join a dynamic and evolving art group tailored for seniors to explore creativity in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. From drawing, painting to engaging in craft activities, seniors can utilize their skills to create masterpieces or learn and develop new creative skills. Program outcomes include improved brain function, stress reduction, and increased communication and socialisation.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Social Outings
Our Coordinators are continuously looking for new and exciting day trips for our Mind+Move participants. Join a group of locals for a day trip to popular local 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 and special trips to local and regional concerts. Our local Coordinators can provide you with a list of upcoming day trips. Disclaimer: Social outings not included as part of free trial.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Make an enquiry today by calling 1300 978 264 and our local coordinator will be in touch soon.
-
Art Class
Join a dynamic and evolving art group tailored for seniors to explore creativity in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. From drawing, painting to engaging in craft activities, seniors can utilize their skills to create masterpieces or learn and develop new creative skills. Program outcomes include improved brain function, stress reduction, and increased communication and socialisation.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Rhythm and Beats
Sit back and enjoy an hour of music with a small online group of Seniors. The concert will be a relaxed and fun afternoon featuring music from the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s. Our musician Mark Fleming is a vocalist, guitarist, and classically trained pianist with many years as a professional musician. If you have any special song requests, Mark will do his best to carter to your needs.
Session: Online
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
-
Book Club
A fortnightly gathering for seniors with like-minded individuals to explore the world of literature and engage in discussions on hot topics. It will be a wonderful opportunity for seniors to catch up over morning tea and discuss the ins and outs of classics and new releases.
Program outcomes include social connection, the opportunity to make new friends and engage with like-minded people, keeping the mind active and engaged, enhanced memory retention, and potentially delaying the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia.
Session: Face-to-Face
Locations:
Get started now! Call us to inquire, and our local hub coordinator will reach out shortly.
Pricing
We offer a low monthly membership fee or, pay as you go, with our casual rate.
Other funding options available, ask us for more information.
Casual Visit | Monthly Activities Membership | Social Outings | |
Commonwealth Home Support Package
(needs social support group code)
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$5 | $30 | $20 |
Home Care Package (deducted from your package) |
$30 | $90 | $120 |
Self-Funded Retirees* (full payment) |
$33 | $99 | $132 |
*pricing for self-funded retirees includes GST.
How to register
- Speak to our friendly Customer Care Team about our leisure and wellness activities
- Tell us which activities you are interested in
- Discuss whether monthly membership or casual visits is right for you
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.
Instill vitality in your life through lifelong learning and movement
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.