Keeping active to keep well
Mater at Home offers a number of different group classes and programs to the Queensland community. Delivered at numerous locations throughout Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, discover more about classes and programs near you.
Fees may apply for group attendance, however in many circumstances, participants may be eligible for government funding. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Parkinson’s Wellness Group
Due to the progressive nature of Parkinson’s Disease, regular engagement in therapy is recommended. Mater at Home’s Parkinson’s Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary program designed to improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. This group strives to provide people who are living with Parkinson’s Disease a cost effective and holistic way of maintaining their wellbeing and independence through therapy and social engagement. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Locations: Annerley and Redland
Balance Well
Balance Well is an exercise and balance program designed to keep you moving well and reduce your risk of falls. Each week you will learn more about how to improve your balance and stay safe on your feet. This moderate intensity exercise and balance training program involves a one-hour group class once per week. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Locations: Forest Lake, Jamboree Heights, Mango Hill, Redlands and Upper Mount Gravatt.
Mindfulness Groups
Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention to an experience in a particular way, purposefully, in the present moment, without drifting into thoughts of the past or worries about the future, and without making any judgements about the experience. In these sessions, you will learn practical tools to implement in daily practice, guided meditation, mindfulness exercises, wind down exercises and explore a weekly theme. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Locations: Annerley and Redland
Eat Well – Nutrition Workshop Series
Mater at Home’s accredited dietitians will help you improve your nutrition knowledge and give you the skills you need to improve your health and wellbeing. Throughout this series, learn about many topics including strength and mobility, immunity, gut health, blood sugar control, blood pressure and cholesterol, shopping / label reading, healthy cooking tips, and hot topics in nutrition. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Locations: Coorparoo, Norman Park and various locations
Aqua Well – Aquatic Therapy Groups
Mater at Home’s Aqua Well classes are conducted in a heated pool and provide an opportunity for effective exercise for people who find land-based exercise difficult. The advantage with aquatic therapy is that the heated water reduces the load on your joints and can also reduce muscle tightness. Aqua Well is a low intensity exercise and balance training program. It is a one-hour group class conducted once per week. Please phone our team on 07 3163 1760 for more information.
Location: Morningside