Details of some of the local community groups, clubs and activities are below. Click on their names to go to their websites.
Feel free to contact our Link Worker, on 07 3343 9833 for more information about the groups and/or to be introduced to the groups. If you are interested in finding a faith group in your local area you can check this list of faith groups such as Mosques and Churches for ones in your suburb.
Zumba Gold, MoveFit & Stretch & Mobility classes which are part of Brisbane City Council’s ‘Active & Healthy GOLD Programme’ which brings low cost group fitness activities to our amazing active older adults in the community.
For more information/ booking click on the following: ACTIVE & HEALTHY GOLD PROGRAMME WITH LIZ
Seniors gentle exercise classes. Classes are suitable for anyone. Some bring their own hand weights, others use body weight. Class runs for an hour, but usually 40 minutes of exercise after time for breaks. Everyone works to their own level of ability. Bookings are essential and online booking and payment are encouraged. For those unable to book online, they can ring or text Liz and pay on the day (Liz has a card reader with her for EFTPOS). The group is very warm, welcoming and inclusive and Liz has seen many make social connections.
Social Indoor Cricket in teams – Games are played on Wednesday nights between 6pm and 9:20pm. Brisbane City Indoor Sports also offers indoor basketball, soccer, dodgeball, and netball. The games are on Wednesday nights and game times are between 6pm and 9:20pm. Age ranges of players are between 18 years of age and 60 years of age. We currently run Cricket on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-9:20 and is $105.00 per game and the season is 16 weeks. There is an additional seasonal registration fee of $105.00. We have all required equipment onsite that can be borrowed.
Social badminton where people come in and enjoy a few games. Generally people form their own games but they can provide assistance with this if needed. Badminton rackets are supplied as well as shuttles. Located at Southbank TAFE Les Allan Sports Hall – Life Science Building (A) 14 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 (Corner Merivale and Glenelg St, opposite Brisbane Convention Centre).
Fishability QLD provide a range of socially inclusive fishing opportunities for people who are vulnerable, disadvantaged and at risk of social isolation. Without support and assistance, social isolation can impact on people’s ability to participate in the community; it can contribute to or exacerbate depression, anxiety and loneliness and further impact people’s lives leading to homelessness, suicidal ideation and substance abuse. Fishability QLD aims to offer a broad range of fishing related activities that will build the confidence and skills of participants, offer opportunities to develop lasting friendships and broader social groups, and have fun. Mainly for people with NDIS.
General to moderate exercise sessions for Seniors across various locations in Brisbane. Improved balance, renewed energy, increased strength, prevent disease, more confidence, increased bone density, better mobility, defy dementia. Very welcoming environments. Each week is different type of exercise however all exercise focusses on strength (using light weights), stretch bands. They also have chairs for balance. All equipment supplied.
Visit HeartFIT for more Information
Has a 50-metre, Olympic-sized, outdoor pool. It has shade at the shallow end and heating during winter. It also has two indoor heated pools, a 12-metre pool for learn to swim, and a 25-metre pool for recreation and fitness. There is also a 20 metre long twisting waterslide. The pools and slide sit among landscaped grounds. The complex offers learn to swim classes, squad swimming and group fitness classes. Swimming classes from 3 month old babies to adults classes available through Rackley Swimming. There is a health and fitness club and kiosk onsite.
Gentle Seniors exercise classes for women are available at St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Cnr Logan & Mountain St, Mt Gravatt and Tarragindi Uniting Church Hall, 24 Pope St, Tarragindi. They are also available at Mt Gravatt PCYC, 90 Klumpp Rd, Mt Gravatt. All classes involve gentle exercise variations, and some involve working with chairs. Classes at the PCYC are free as they are sponsored by Brisbane City Council and must be pre-booked by contacting Margaret Coates on 0421 314 392. Other classes allow one free visit for people to decide if it suits them. Participants just need to bring a water bottle and clothes suitable for exercise (e.g. not thongs or dresses). Email Margaret on ichiphysio@gmail.com to gain access to the term timetable.
A club that welcomes everyone who would like to play bowls or just have some fun with some friends for a game of Barefoot Bowls. Games are played on most days at various times. Contact the club to find out details for specific days. Contact Graham – 0408 752 544 & Club 3349 2367. Bowling Membership application is $25. Yearly membership fee is $120 and then it is $17 each game. Lunch is served 11am – 2pm, Tuesday – Sunday and Dinner is served 5pm – 7:47pm, Wednesday to Saturday. (except public holidays)
Gentle aqua exercise, aqua aerobics, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool. Fees are $5.70 for concession card holders, $6.90 for adults and $5.15 for children (pool entry only). Aqua aerobics class is $17.50 for an adult and $16.50 for a concession. Discounts apply for 10 and 20 class passes. Concession 10 Pass $152. Aqua aerobics class is $17.50 for an adult and $16.50 for a concession.
Multi pass visits still exist and are priced as follows.
Concession 10 Pass $152
Concession 20 Pass $295
Adult 10 Pass $162
Adult 20 Pass $315
Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) Queensland is a leading provider of youth and community programs, services and facilities. PCYC Queensland offers activities and programs for all ages and all levels. From outside school hours care and KinderGym for the younger years, to gymnastics, boxing, dance and martial arts, Blue Light discos for young people with disabilities.
Police-Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) Queensland is a leading provider of youth and community programs, services and facilities. PCYC Queensland offers activities and programs for all ages and all levels. From outside school hours care to gymnastics, boxing, dance and martial arts. They also offer activities for the 50+ age group such as thai chair, gentle fitness classes and yoga.
Reclink Connect – is a FREE online health and recreation program that features live classes every week day to participants around the country.
Join in from the comfort of your home or encourage your local community centre to host group sessions.
You can participate with your camera on or off. Everyone is encouraged to stick around for a chat after the session.
Keep your body moving and your mind engaged with a supportive community and programs ranging from Yoga and Tai Chi to Zumba and Dancefit. There’s something for everyone!
Social tennis every Saturday afternoon. A group of competent group of players play social tennis on Saturday afternoons and pay a $5 donation towards the church (the tennis courts are on the grounds of the St Mark’s Uniting Church).
Where: Southside Uniting Church, 46 Springwood Street (corner of Springwood and Hicks Streets), Mt Gravatt East 4122.
Contact Carolyn on Carolyn.Coombes@outlook.com for more information.
Based at the Hibiscus Sports Centre on Klumpp Rd the South West Metro Pirates Basket Ball Club have activities on offer for everyone. You can try out casual shooting and make some friends daily at times that are announced on the FB page here. There are also regular social competition events that are posted on the Facebook page. You can find out more information on the website here.
Competitions all over Brisbane. Sport Up’s mission is to help you play sport for fun. Individuals are welcome.
The White Hill Pine Mountain Community Group have two dog friendly walks in Camp Hill and Carina. They also hold bush care meeting usually 3rd Sunday of each month in Whites Hill Reserve, Carina (usually meet at corner of Jones Road and Kildare St, Carina but may change to other entry points.) Heather is you main point of contact via heather.barns@bulimbacreek.org.au.
Mt Gravatt Community Centre
1693 Logan Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
P: 0491 625 869
E: linkworker@mgcci.org.au