Our Memory Innovations Centre improves quality of life, wellbeing and supports positive brain health for seniors. 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 Chatswood and Waitara in Northern Sydney and in East Gosford, The Entrance and Woy Woy on the Central Coast, 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 and via a private fee payment.
For more information:
P: 1800 324 924
E: info@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Chatswood
LET'S GET MOVING AT CHATSWOOD
Date: Thursday
15 October to 17 December 2026
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: Our Lady of Dolours, Magnificant Room
94 Archer Street, Chatwood
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 CHATSWOOD
Date: Thursday
15 October to 17 December 2026
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Our Lady of Dolours, Magnificant Room
94 Archer Street, Chatwood
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 problem solving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
Waitara
ARTS SMARTS AT WAITARA
Date: Tuesday & Wednesday
13 October to 18 December 2026
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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
Dates: 12 October to 19 December 2026
Tue 11.00am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Wed 11.00am – 12.00pm
Thur 11.00am – 12.00pm or 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
13 October to 19 December 2026
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 problem solving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
East Gosford
BRAIN GAMES AT EAST GOSFORD
Date: Wednesday
28 October to 18 December 2026
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: The Saint Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre
58 Victoria Street
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 problem solving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT EAST GOSFORD
Date: Wednesday
28 October to 18 December 2026
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: The Saint Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre
58 Victoria Street
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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.
The Entrance
BRAIN GAMES AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Monday
26 October to 16 December 2026
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 problem solving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Monday
26 October to 16 December 2026
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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.
Woy Woy
BRAIN GAMES AT WOY WOY
Date: Friday
16 October to 20 December 2026
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Woy Woy Library
Cnr Blackwall Rd &, Oval Ave, Woy Woy
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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 problem solving tasks, riddles, quizzes, and app-based learning activities.
LET'S GET MOVING AT WOY WOY
Date: Friday
16 October to 20 December 2026
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: Woy Woy Library
Cnr Blackwall Rd &, Oval Ave, Woy Woy
Fee: FFS & SAH $35.00/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.
SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAl class
We offer a free trial class if you would like to see for yourself what all the hype is about. Bring a friend, or pop along by yourself, we would be thrilled for you to join the Memory Innovations Centre family!
Hope to see you soon at one of our classes.
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