Community Centres Events for Kids

Introducing: Quad Care’s Open Door Days All year long – come in, have a chat, and get the support you need. Thinking about in-home care or allied health services but not sure where to start? Quad Care is opening our doors all year round for casual drop-in sessions – no bookings, no pressure. Whether you’re navigating NDIS, aged care, WorkCover, or private support options, our friendly team is here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you find the right services for yourself or a loved one. ????Location: Quad Care Hub – 50 Archer Street, Woodford ???? When: Every Wednesday, 10am – 2pm ???? Who for: Anyone curious about support services, including clients, families, and support coordinators Tea and coffee always brewing – stop in for a cuppa and a chat!

"Old Cottage Playgroup is a 100% volunteer run, not for profit community playgroup. Venue available for party hire on weekends. Fully fenced grounds, indoor and outdoor play equipment, full kitchen facilities, baby change & bathroom, etc. Information about playgroup, party bookings and hire availability are all on our website.

Free 8-Week Wellness Program for Women After Breast Cancer. A safe, gentle, and empowering program designed to support women at any stage post-breast cancer - through movement, connection, and care. Each 2-hour session includes gentle hydrotherapy, land-based exercises, relaxation, and educational support in a friendly, small group environment. WEST WALLSEND When: Thursdays, 30 April–18 June 2026 Time: 12:00pm–2:00pm Where: West Wallsend Swim Centre NEWCASTLE When: Mondays, 20 July–7 September 2026 Time: 11:45am–2:00pm Where: The Forum Sports & Aquatic Centre (NuSport), University of Newcastle (Callaghan campus) Enrolment is essential! To join ENCORE, you’ll need consent from your medical practitioner to confirm suitability for the program. Download the form from our website, or email us if you need any help completing it.

Now you can exercise the gentle way with Chair Yoga! Sit. Get Fit is the perfect class for seniors, the less agile, as well as others who are active yoga participants. Also a great way to meet like-minded, active people in the community and form lasting friendships and healthy exercise habits! Benefits include: improved flexibility improved circulation builds strength & balance better concentration reduced pain in muscles & joints improved sleep great sense of relaxation and well-being Leave feeling stretched, loosened and relaxed. Dates: Wednesdays (school term-time) Time: 9.30-10.30am Venue: YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Suitable for: 50 + / less agile / active yogis / males / female Cost: $13.50 per class Bookings essential: www. ywcahunterregion. org.au/ chair-yoga

Join us for Tai Chi at the YWCA Hunter. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise form where participants move in an upright posture, in a slow and controlled manner. It can be practised standing or sitting. It exercises the entire body, all the joints, muscles and internal organs. It enhances the Qi (氣) or life energy. Practising tai chi enhances our health and wellbeing and is particularly effective in improving arthritic stiffness and developing better balance. Tai chi calms the mind, helps to relieve stress and promotes a sense of harmony and wellness. Benefits include: *improves balance and stability *increases circulation *improves posture *improves cognitive function *better concentration *strengthens bones *improves flexibility and range of motion *improves quality of sleep *lowers blood pressure *improves overall wellbeing *promotes relaxation Amazing benefits from such a simple exercise! Above all, tai chi is safe and easy to learn. Dates: Fridays (school term-time) Time: 9.30-10.30am Venue: YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill NSW 2300 Suitable for: Tai Chi is gentle enough to be practised by everyone, including people with limited movement Cost: $13.50 per class Bookings essential: www. ywcahunterregion. org.au/ tai-chi