Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

What's Happening? At Burdekin Community Association

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS GROUP (Free)

Come along to the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health, 12A Chippendale Street, Ayr.

Wednesdays, 9.30am to 11.30am

Have a chat
Meet new people
Learn something new
Have a cuppa

Contact the BCA Support Centre to register today on 4783 3744.

MAKE IT HAPPEN LIFE SKILLS GROUP (Free)

   Now taking expressions of interest

Build independence – Maybe you’d like to learn to cook or manage everyday household duties.

Develop social skills – meeting new people and developing friendships are important parts of creating an enjoyable and fulfilling life. As you practice your communication skills, your confidence will grow, enabling you to explore your community and make new social connections.

Take care of your health and wellbeing – when you feel good, you can get the most out of life. Learning to plan and cook healthy meals, while developing valuable skills along the way.

When you build your life skills you build your independence too. We can assist you in mapping out and reaching your health and wellbeing goals.

Contact the BCA Support Centre to register your interest today on 4783 3744.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS GROUP (a fee will apply)

   Now taking expressions of interest

Our Tai Chi for Arthritis program is a group designed to help people living with arthritis learn safe and suitable ways to exercise.

BCA has Certified Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructors ready to commence classes.

Contact the BCA Support Centre to register your interest today on 4783 3744.

HEALING WAVES MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP (Free)

   Now taking expressions of interest

A friendly, warm and safe space to share experiences and support one another through the journey of mental health.

HEALING WAVES provides a safe space where group members can provide support and insight to one another through the sharing of their lived experience.

Group members will also learn about and discuss topics such as self-care, mindfulness, stress management and more.

Contact the Burdekin Centre for Rural Health to register your interest on 4783 2711.

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