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    Supporting our community to age in health and wellness

    The Brighton Wellness Hub provides a space for our community to access services, activities and information that support health ageing. We provide a range of activities and services – most free, some with a small fee. Activities change regularly but information on how to achieve a healthy life is available daily. The hub is open Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm.

    Please utilize our Health Navigation Community Directory which has been designed to assist individuals find the necessary support and services to enhance their well-being and age in health.

    Important date reminders for September:

    • Mosaic is on hold whilst Helena is on Leave. Returning later in the year.
    • 03/09/2024 – Carers QLD, Local Area Coordinator NDIS Support – call 3215 9600 too book your spot
    • 05/09/2024 ONLY – Card Making with Anne Not running
    • 12/09/2024 – R U OK? Day Drawing Class with Rebecka
    • 20/09/2024 ONLY – Bright ‘n’ Sparks Dementia Choir Not running
    • 25/09/2024 ONLY – Fit for Life Not running
    • 26/09/2024 ONLY – Learn to play bowls and Community Catch Up Not running
    • 27/09/2024 ONLY – Bright ‘n’ Sparks Dementia Choir Not running
    • 27/09/2024 – Advanced Care Planning session – call 3631 7568 to book your spot
    • 30/09/2024 – Brighton Wellness Hub Monthly Birthday Celebrations
    • 30/09/2024 – Rainbow Room LGBTQIA+ – Monthly Social Meet up
    • Register your interest in Walking Football run by Football Queensland – starting October

    Exciting news!

    No need for appointments to see a Justice of the Peace (JP) anymore!

    Swing by our drop-in service at the Brighton Wellness Hub.

    Thursday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

    It’s your chance to get your documents sorted hassle-free! See you there!

    Introducing our New Choir Name!  Bright ‘N’ Sparks –  Brisbane North Dementia Choir

    Brighton Wellness Hub’s new singing program, Bright ‘N’ Sparks  – Brisbane North Dementia Choir is a group specifically designed to support people with dementia and their carers to live well with dementia.

    The goal of our choir is to have fun singing and moving together and then to enjoy a well-earned morning tea. Singing in a choir has been proven to improve quality of life, social connectedness and vocal strength so there will be other benefits as well!

    Our main focus is supporting people living with dementia and their carers but if you feel you might benefit from our program, for example you have an acquired brain injury, please contact the organisers to discuss this further.

    When: Friday Mornings 9.30 – 12.00 (Morning Tea Provided)

    New Program commencing 12 July 2024

    Cost: $10pp, per week, per participant, carers are FREE

    Where: Brighton Wellness Hub

    Brighton Wellness Hub’s Bright “N” Sparks  – Dementia Choir hits the big screen, please see the link below for the Channel 9 news story and also don’t miss the Metro North Health newsroom article “Dementia choir provides positive ‘Spark’ for Neil and Belinda“. 

    Brighton Wellness Hub’s Bright “N” Sparks  – Dementia Choir

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    Rainbow Room – LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Program

    The Rainbow Room is located at the Brighton Wellness Hub, Brighton Health Campus, but available to all staff and consumers of Metro North Health Service.

    When: Monday 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm.

    Where: Cnr of 19th Avenue and the Hornibrook hwy Brighton 4017

    Referrals to the Rainbow Room can be made by:

    Calling 07 3631 7577, emailed to COH-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au, using the QR Code or just drop in!

    The Rainbow Room provides access to peer supports with lived experience from the LGBTIQA+ community and can assist with education, resources, and navigation to relevant services for social and emotional support.

    It is facilitated by a small group of volunteers” Peer Supporters” from within our local LGBTIQA+ community, who are here to offer you the opportunity to speak in person on the current issues impacting you.

    We also warmly invite staff to speak with us not only to gain a better understanding about this service but to gain confidence in your interactions with LGBTQIA+ Consumers and the tools to give advice, guidance, and recommendations for navigation to other services in order to better support our consumers.

    If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer at the Rainbow Room, please submit an Expression of Interest via; Volunteer program – Community and Oral Health, or email COH-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au

    If you would like to find out more about the Rainbow Room, please feel free to call the Brighton Wellness Hub 3631 7568.

    Good Friday 07.04.2023 Easter Monday 10.04.2023 ANZAC day 25.04.2023 Labour Day 01.05.2023 King’s Birthday 02.10.2023

    Activities:

    • Information sessions
    • Technology demonstrations
    • Physical activities programs
    • Cooking demonstrations
    • Meeting Groups
    • Support Groups
    • Health Screenings
    • Barefoot bowling
    • Social Bowling
    • “Come & Try” activities
    • Short Courses

    What’s on at the Hub?

    Chair Yoga:  Tuesday and Thursday morning 8.00am – 9.00am $5pp

    Therapeutic Yoga: $10pp 4.30pm-5.30pm – Call Ewa 0424 293 393

    Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga: $10pp 6.00pm – 7.30pm – Call Ewa 0424 293 393

    BWH Bulletin

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    Want to Book the Space?

    We have availability now! The Brighton wellness hub can be hired for things such as:

    • Workshops
    • Seminars
    • Support group
    • Community groups
    • Private functions

    Event alerts

    Free activity – limited spots available.

    Card Making Class with Anne

    Time: 09:45 – 11:30 am
    Date: 1st Thursday of each month 
    Location: Brighton Wellness Hub (Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Highway, Brighton, 4017)
    Booking: Please call Rebecka to book your spot 3631 7568
    Cost: FREE

    Come along and have a social afternoon with your peers. Light refreshment provided.  

    Rainbow Room – LGBTIQA+ Monthly Meet up

    When: Last Monday of each month
    Time:
    2:00pm – 4:00pm 
    Location: Brighton Wellness Hub (Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook Highway, Brighton, 4017)

    Cost: Free

    Come along to the hub and have some fun learning some drawing techniques. All skill levels welcome.

    Drawing class with Rebecka for R U OK? Day

    R U OK? Day – what brings you comfort?

    When: Thursday 12th September 2024 
    Time: 11:30 – 12:30pm
    Location: Brighton Wellness Hub – Nineteenth Avenue, Brighton
    Booking: Please call Rebecka 3631 7568 to secure your place
    Cost: Free

    The Importance of Communicating Your Views and Wishes for the Future, Now

    Advanced Care Planning

    When:Friday 27th September 2024
    Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
    Location: Brighton Wellness Hub – Nineteenth Avenue, Brighton
    Booking: Required, please call Rebecka 3631 7568 or follow this link.
    Cost: Free

    Brahma Kumaris Meditation Hour

    “Pop-in for Peace”

    Stay for as little or as long as you like.
    Free weekly meditation hour, no experience required

    When: Mondays 26th September 2024
    Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
    Booking: No booking required. Please direct enquiries to Verna
    0433 891 612 or vernachampion@hotmail.com

    Cost: Free

    Free Community Information Session

    Come along to the Brighton Wellness Hub and hear from Sergeant Kerry McKay about:

    • Scams, preying on older persons – latest scams and what to do if you find yourself a victim of this
    • What is Domestic & Family Violence and how does effect vulnerable and older people
    • What is elder abuse and who is committing this – family
    • Finding yourself or a friend in an unsafe situation, who can help
    • Enduring power of attorney – ensuring the person you nominate does not take advantage of your wishes.

    When: 21 June 2023
    Where: Brighton Wellness Hub
    Time: 10:00 – 11:30am

    Free Choir Performance

    U3A Pine Rivers – Sophisticated Folk
    When: 15 June 2023
    Where: Brighton Wellness Hub
    Time: 10:00am
    To book your spot please call Katie on 3631 7568.

    2024 Gallery

    Contact us

    Cnr Nineteenth Ave and Hornibrook HwyBrighton Qld 4017 For enquiries, a booking form or more information, please contact our helpful staff on: Phone: (07) 3631 7568 Email: COH-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au

    Wellness Hub brochure Our growing partners This year, the Wellness Hub has and will host free community events on behalf of the:

    • Metro North Health Service
    • Brighton Health Campus
    • Sandgate District Men’s Shed (SDMS)
    • Dementia Australia
    • Carers QLD – NDIS Local Area Coordinators Program
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