CatholicCare’s Memory Innovations Centre improves quality of life, wellbeing and helps support positive brain health for seniors in our community
Our professionally run programs focus on having fun, connecting with others and stimulating your brain. Combining science and social activity and run by experienced specialists to ensure you get the best outcomes for your wellbeing, we offer classes in Waitara and on the Central Coast (in Erina, The Entrance and Woy Woy) allowing you to choose a location to suit you. We also offer group programs of your choice run at your retirement village, club or parish group.
Payment options include:
- Subsidised through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (assessment and eligibility required for Allied Health and Therapy)
- Funded in full through a Home Care Package
- Private fee payment.
For more information:
P: (02) 9481 2659
E: info@catholiccaredbb.org.au
enhancing the wellness of seniors
Depending on what day you drop into our Memory Innovations Centre classes you might see seniors exercising, creating masterpieces or engaging in brain training exercises, but one thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely see them having fun.
We are here to help seniors and provide a range of supports.
Our goal is to improve wellbeing and quality of life for each individual we work with.
ARTS SMARTS AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Wed 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Art therapy can have positive effects on the emotional wellbeing and cognitive function in aging adults. Seniors are supported in a safe and nurturing environment guided by a registered Art Therapist, to express their thoughts, feelings and lived experiences through art mediums including painting, drawing and sculpting.
LET'S GET MOVING AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Thurs 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm & 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Group exercises enhance social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This fun group exercise class will get you moving. You will perform a variety of exercises to improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength and improve balance to reduce the risk of falls. Exercises can be tailored to accommodate different abilities and ensure everyone is safe and supported throughout the program.
BRAIN GAMES AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Thurs 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Brain games have been proven to enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall mental wellbeing. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate the brain and encourage participants to enjoy new learning experiences. Sessions typically include a variety of exercises such as problemsolving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
BRAIN GAMES AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Mon 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Brain games have been proven to enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall mental wellbeing. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate the brain and encourage participants to enjoy new learning experiences. Sessions typically include a variety of exercises such as problemsolving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Mon 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Group exercises enhance social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This fun group exercise class will get you moving. You will perform a variety of exercises to improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength and improve balance to reduce the risk of falls. Exercises can be tailored to accommodate different abilities and ensure everyone is safe and supported throughout the program.
BRAIN GAMES AT ERINA
Date: Wed 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Connectability Erina, 4 Karalta Lane
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Brain games have been proven to enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall mental wellbeing. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate the brain and encourage participants to enjoy new learning experiences. Sessions typically include a variety of exercises such as problemsolving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT ERINA
Date: Wed 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: Connectability Erina, 4 Karalta Lane
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Group exercises enhance social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This fun group exercise class will get you moving. You will perform a variety of exercises to improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength and improve balance to reduce the risk of falls. Exercises can be tailored to accommodate different abilities and ensure everyone is safe and supported throughout the program.
BRAIN GAMES AT WOY WOY
Date: Fri 14 Oct – 20 Dec 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: St John the Baptist Walter Baker Hall, 100 Blackwall Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Brain games have been proven to enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall mental wellbeing. These engaging activities are designed to stimulate the brain and encourage participants to enjoy new learning experiences. Sessions typically include a variety of exercises such as problemsolving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT WOY WOY
Date: Fri 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: St John the Baptist Walter Baker Hall, 100 Blackwall Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
Group exercises enhance social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This fun group exercise class will get you moving. You will perform a variety of exercises to improve your cardiovascular fitness, build muscle strength and improve balance to reduce the risk of falls. Exercises can be tailored to accommodate different abilities and ensure everyone is safe and supported throughout the program.
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