Our Brookvale hub is a vibrant space providing access to a range of interest based activities and programs which enable our participants to share their learning experience with other people of similar age or interests. This is our meeting place for excursions and social outings and we love being out in the community. Our clients are actively engaged in helping to plan excursions and recreational events and we detail some of the activities on offer from Brookvale below.
While the focus at our Brookvale hub is on having fun and learning, we recognise the fundamental importance of excellent care and support. Our team is well trained and capable, ensuring that client needs are met with dignity and respect. We are open 51 weeks of the year, with activities running at times to best suit our clients. If you have a great idea for a program we could run from our Brookvale hub, we want to hear about it!
For more information:
P: (02) 9488 2500
E: info@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Tarooki Creative Arts
Days: Monday, Thursday & Friday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $5 per class
Tarooki is an art studio run specifically to meet the needs of artists living with disability. Highly trained and experienced facilitators coordinate each session, bringing a unique mix of artistic and therapeutic talent, as well as experience in the disability sector.
Cooking
Days: Monday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $6 per class
Join our inclusive cooking class designed for individuals living with disabilities! Discover new culinary skills, enjoy hands-on learning, and foster creativity in a supportive environment. Everyone can savour the joy of cooking!
Reading
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: No additional cost outside of NDIS funding
Participate in our reading and volunteer program at the library. Tailored for individuals, come and improve your literacy abilities, build community ties, and together we can cultivate a passion for reading collaboratively.
Let's get active
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: No additional cost outside of NDIS funding
Be a part of our exercise and movement activity group created for our day program participants. Participate in enjoyable exercises, boost physical health, and strengthen friendships in a nurturing setting.
Powerhouse music program
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $15 per class
Join us for our excursion to the Powerhouse Museum where we get creative, playing musical instruments and learning how to create and film our own music videos.
Photography & Film
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $5 per class
Our innovative photography and film program will explore your creative expression, master technical skills, and build confidence while connecting with a supportive community. Unleash your unique vision!
Computers
Days: Thursday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: No additional cost outside of NDIS funding
Empower your future with our computer skills program. Gain essential digital literacy, enhance problem solving abilities, and boost confidence in a supportive environment.
Dance
Day: Thursday
Time: 3.30 – 5.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $15 per class
Join Sally and Katrina from YSBD for our inclusive dance program. Experience joyful movement, build confidence and express creativity dancing to your favourite songs in an encouraging environment.
BBQ fun
Day: Friday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: NDIS funding + $5 per class
Join us for a fun filled BBQ day, where we enjoy delicious food, engaging games, and meaningful connections in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere!
Club Friday
Day: Friday
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Fee: Contact us for more information
Enjoy a fun evening out at dinner, play putt-putt golf, or experience the magic of the musical theatre. Friendship and fun await!
Friday Social
Day: Friday
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Fee: Contact us for more information
Build friendships over a delicious dinner, enjoy a movie, have a theatre night or play board games all within our welcoming hub in Brookvale.
Saturday Recreation
Day: Saturday
Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Fee: Contact us for more information
Join our Saturday recreation program nicknamed Kookaburras and explore the community! Enjoy visits to the Australian Museum, the Chinese Garden, bowling and more. Engage, connect, and create unforgettable memories with fellow participants.
Dog walking
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Fee: Contact us for more information
We’ll take our furry friends for a walk, discussing safety, leash control, hand hygiene and awareness that not all dogs are friendly. This program focuses on health and wellbeing as we enjoy some unofficial dog therapy.
In-home support
Day: Monday – Friday
Time: Flexible
Fee: Contact us for more information
Whether you have a physical or a learning disability, our suite of in home supports will help you live your life to the fullest whilst enjoying the familiarity and safety of your own home. Our friendly and experienced team can help with many daily tasks in and around the home, self-care requirements as well as assisting in getting you out and about to appointment and other social gatherings in the community.
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