Community Programs
We offer a range of health, fitness, wellbeing, language and personal development classes. Our classes are offered in a modern, comfortable and friendly environment by qualified and experienced trainers. We have day and evening classes, Monday to Saturday. Bookings are essential for ALL classes as minimum and maximum numbers apply.
If you require support to participate in a course, please contact Reception to continue your enrolment.
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All Abilities Towards Independent Living
Are you planning to move into a home of your own, orWould you like to live more independently within your family home, orAre you living in supported accommodation or on your own and would like to learn more skills?Join this FREE 20 week course which will help build the practical skills y...
Art Therapy for Wellbeing – Workshop for Men (25 to 50 years-old)
Art as a therapy offers an opportunity enabling men to forge a deeper connection within themselves and acquire essential coping mechanisms to navigate life’s challenges. This hour long, 4-session course will explore art to access thoughts and emotions, support and calm the nervous system, p...
Barre Class
Barre is a low impact, toning and functional training session that whispers exercise and shouts fun. Using chairs, Pilates balls and light weights this option laden class will leave you feeling energised and happy. No experience required and suited to all levels of fitness.
Belly Dance
There are no rules for enjoying Belly Dance. Age, weight, height have no bearing on the fact that you can exercise your whole body, within your own limitations and greatly improve all your muscles while strengthening your core and having fun.
Carers Cooking Club – Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Roll up your sleeves, get hands on and learn the art of wrapping and rolling delicious and healthy Vietnamese Spring Rolls (rice paper rolls) with our friendly cook, Som.Explore the light, bright, fragrant, and fresh flavours of Vietnam and take snack time to the next level – easy to mak...
Carers Movie Club
What feels more indulgent and screams self-care than a relaxing and transportive movie matinee event to finish the week?Join us for the screening of Oscar nominated film, ‘Hidden Figures’ – an historic and inspiring story centering three brilliant, fast-talking and fabulous Afr...
Caring with Confidence: Nurturing the Caregiver Within
Our Caring with Confidence program is designed to provide unpaid carers with a holistic and empowering experience, enriching their lives and the lives of those they care for. Our aim is to create a supportive community where carers can enhance their social connections, mindset, self-awareness, ba...
Chair Yoga
Experience the benefits of gentle yoga from the comfort of your chair! Chair Yoga invites you to find mobility in a way that is gentle, supportive and beneficial. Activate the muscles that help you find length up through your spine for better posture and energy flow. Great for injury recovery or ...
French 2 – Minimum 1 Years’ Experience
Ideal for those wanting to travel or who love languages. This class is for people who have studied French previously. Please contact us on 9842 6726 and our trainer will discuss the most appropriate level and class. Students are required to purchase a textbook (approximately $40).
French Language and Conversation – 8+ Years’ Experience
Ideal for those wanting to travel or who love languages. This class is for people who have studied French previously. Please contact us on 9842 6726 and our trainer will discuss the most appropriate level and class. Students are required to purchase a textbook (approximately $40).
Get Fit and Tone
This invigorating and uplifting class will have you moving to tone, strengthen and engage your whole body. Cardio, Pilates and low impact exercises with weights and fit balls will increase your endurance and fitness level. This energetic class is suited to active participants.
Holiday Chair Yoga
Experience the benefits of yoga from the comfort of your chair and improve mobility in a way that is gentle and supportive. Activate muscles and find length through your spine for better posture and energy flow. Great for injury recovery or as a safe return to exercise.
Holiday Get Fit & Tone
Move and tone your whole body. Cardio, Pilates and low impact moves with weights and fit balls will increase your energy and fitness levels. This class is suited to fit and active participants.
Holiday Pilates
Strengthen your lower back and deep abdominal muscles to provide support to the spine. As core stability improves, smaller muscles become better able to support tendons and joints. Bands, mini balls and sometimes light hand weights are used.
Holiday Strong People Stay Young
Build strength, tone your muscles and improve your cardio and balance with this low impact class. Keep fit and healthy working with light arm and leg weights and resistance bands. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Holiday Yoga
Yoga is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Working with postures, stretches, breathing and relaxation techniques, learn to gain control of your own life, become calm and improve your physical and emotional health. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Holiday Yoga + Pilates
Pilates combined with Yoga postures will improve your strength, flexibility and energy levels. Strengthening your core will improve your posture, self-confidence, muscle tone and bone density.
Is it True? – How to Assess the Veracity of Information You Hear or Read
Come and share a thought provoking and topical afternoon as Dr Paul Kertes outlines his 6-point approach to assessing information available the public sphere for its accuracy and bias.The talk will cover:A summary of the problemDefinitions and types of ‘truth’Opinion versus belie...
Italian 7 – 6+ Years’ Experience
Ideal for those wanting to travel or who love languages. This class is for people who have studied Italian previously. Please contact us on 9842 6726 and our trainer will discuss the most appropriate level and class. Students are required to purchase a textbook (approximately $40).
Italian Language and Conversation – 8+ Years’ Experience
Ideal for those wanting to travel or who love languages. This class is for people who have studied Italian previously. Please contact us on 9842 6726 and our trainer will discuss the most appropriate level and class. Students are required to purchase a textbook (approximately $40).
Pilates
Strengthen your lower back and deep abdominal muscles to provide support to the spine. As core stability improves, smaller muscles become better able to support tendons and joints.Bands, mini balls and sometimes light hand weights are used. All accessories are optional and your instructor will a...
Seated Strength Training
Led by our experienced Exercise Trainer/Myotherapist and using hand weights, resistance bands and light Pilates balls, this seated class promotes stronger bones, improves range of motion, enhances heart health, and greater balance, mobility, flexibility, confidence and vitality. Great for those r...
Self-Care Sunday – Invigorate and Charge
Get amped, energised and ready for the coming week! Set to feel-good-music, this active class will strengthen, tone, improve your cardio, bone density and balance. Refreshments are included for a chance to meet others for a friendly chat.Supported by Access Health and Community
Self-care Sunday – Welcome the Day
This Yoga and Pilates class is the perfect way to gently start your Sunday morning! You will focus on core strength, muscle tone and bone density while postures will improve your flexibility, stamina and energy levels. Finish with stretches and relaxation techniques to calm the mind. Refreshments...
Social Connections (Adults 18+)
This is a fun, weekly get-together for people with medium-high intellectual disabilities to enjoy each other’s company whilst developing communication and interpersonal skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The activities include board games, discussions, movies, cooking, plus much...
Strong People Stay Young
Build strength, tone your muscles and improve your cardio and balance with this low impact class. Keep fit and healthy working with light arm and leg weights and resistance bands – suitable for all fitness levels.**No floor work.
Strum and Sing – Learn to Play the Ukulele!
Join our performing arts teacher, Emma, who comes with 25 years teaching experience to learn to play the Ukulele. This small class is all about gathering people together to enjoy the pleasure of making music in a fun, warm and supportive environment. Learn to read lyrics and ukulele chords for so...
Tai Chi and Qi Gong Combo
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are gentle forms of exercise, suitable for all ages. They work in harmony as a ‘moving meditation’ to harmonise, strengthen and have healing effects on the function of internal organs and bodily systems. Great for the management of joint stiffness/pain, blood press...
Tai Chi for Wellbeing
Tai Chi is a low impact exercise class designed to help develop strength, balance, improve mobility and flexibility. Tai Chi can assist with joint stiffness and pain, improve concentration and promote relaxation.
Talking Cafe
Returning in Term 1 – weekly from 11 am-12 pm at Indulgence Cafe (Pines Shopping Centre), from Monday 29 Jan, 2024.We welcome 60+ year olds who would like to meet for a social chat and good company to join our weekly Talking Cafe. Simply drop in when you feel like some friendly conversatio...
Thai Chicken Larb Salad
Thai Chicken Larb Salad is a celebration of fresh flavours and textures. The perfect balance of sweet, savoury, sour and spiciness with aromatic herbs and the fresh crunch from lettuce. Utterly addictive!
Walks for Carers – Neighbourhood Carers Club
Calling all Carers! Join our friendly walking group and enjoy good company, fresh air, and green space exposure in a brisk 30-minute walk around our local neighbourhood – finishing with afternoon tea at Pines Learning.Carve out important time to refill your cup, create and/or strengthen fr...
Yellow Curry Fried Rice with Grilled Chicken and Ajad Salad
This tasty and satisfying curry fried rice is made with fragrant yellow curry powder, fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and jasmine rice. It’s bold, aromatic, full of flavour, and tastes absolutely delicious. A refreshing Thai Ajad (cucumber) salad will be served on the side. Join us for this s...
Yoga
Yoga is a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Working with postures, stretches, breathing and relaxation techniques, learn to gain control of your own life, become calm and improve your physical and emotional health. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
Yoga + Pilates
Pilates combined with Yoga postures will improve your strength, flexibility and energy levels. Strengthening your core will improve your posture, self-confidence, muscle tone and bone density.
Zumba Gold
Unleash the joy of movement and boost your stamina! Our invigorating class is designed for the active older adult, true beginner, or people who have not exercised for a while. Zumba Gold is low intensity, moderately paced and lots of fun.