Leisure and lifestyle services.

Connect with other people to form new friendships, enjoy activities and share stories and experiences.

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What are leisure and lifestyle services?

Everyone connects in different ways. One thing’s for sure though, we can all enjoy the experience of meeting new people who have similar stories or experiences to our own.

By finding and getting involved with different leisure and lifestyle activities in the community, based on your interests, what you’re comfortable with, and where you live, you can explore the world and connect with new people.

At Guide Dogs we can support you to access activities through:

  • Working with you to develop strategies so you can independently access activities in the community
  • Identifying techniques or Assistive Technology to increase your independence in performing the activity
  • Guide Dogs social and activity groups
Clay Sculpture Program
Functional Movement Program
Mosaics Program
Monthly Online Book Club

Services:

Clay Sculpture Program. Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm

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Tuesday and Wednesday 9am – 12pm

Clay Sculpture Program

Explore your creative side in a supportive and relaxed environment. Clay work is extremely tactile and allows you to use visual memory and self-expression to create beautiful pieces of art.

The benefits:

The clay program is structured to cater for people of all abilities and includes a range of physical, social and mental benefits. These include:

  • Promoting dexterity and improving fine and gross motor skills
  • Encouraging positive mental health
  • Creating ornamental and practical pieces
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A small, handmade golden ceramic angel figurine with a halo stands on a white tablecloth next to a "Guide Dogs" silent auction label.
Two small, round ceramic trinket trays with glazed green, yellow, and blue bubble-like patterns sit next to a "Guide Dogs" price label.
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Clay Sculpture Gallery

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Wednesday 12:30pm – 2pm

Functional Movement Program

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and carve out time for yourself. The Functional Movement program is designed to give you an outlet where you can take the time to relax, refresh and refocus.

The benefits:

  • Increased flexibility
  • Increased muscle strength and tone
  • Improved respiration, energy and vitality
  • Reduces stress and tension
  • Eases back pain, headaches and other physical discomfort
  • Beneficial for cardio and circulatory health
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Friday 10am – 12pm

Mosaics Program

Create something unique and beautiful with mosaics. This program is designed for participants to learn techniques that will allow them to safely create functional and decorative mosaic items.

The benefits:

  • Strengthening dexterity
  • Strengthening fine motor skills
  • Working on gross motor skills
  • Encouraging sensory integration
  • Stimulating visual memory
  • Encouraging personal and creative expression
  • Providing a space for socialisation and inclusion
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1st Friday of every month at 1pm

Monthly Book Club – Online Only

Are you passionate about stories, ideas, and good conversation?

Join our monthly online Book Club, held via Microsoft Teams (with a phone‑in option available). We explore books selected with accessibility in mind and enjoy a friendly, pressure‑free space to connect with others who share a love of reading.

What to expect:

  • Accessible book options: audio, large print, standard print, or braille
  • Relaxed, inclusive discussions where everyone is welcome to share
  • Structured book specific questions to provoke conversation
  • Connection with fellow readers from across Queensland
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Expression of Interest

Stand and Sit Fit

Stand and Sit Fit is a fun fitness class set to music, focused on improving movement quality, building everyday strength, and supporting independence.

The class includes gentle seated and standing exercises using simple equipment, allowing participants to move at their own pace in a welcoming, low‑pressure environment.

Class Focus:

  • Movement quality and body awareness
  • Introductory resistance training
  • Functional strength to support daily life
  • Safe, controlled exercises (no focus on weight progression)

Equipment used: Chairs, resistance bands, and light hand weights (1–2 kg).

Expression of Interest

Self-Defence

We are excited to reopen expressions of interest for our on-site Self-Defence program. This one-hour session is designed specifically for clients with low or no vision and will focus on practical techniques to help you feel more confident and safer in everyday situations.

  • The class will be held onsite at Bald Hills and facilitated by an accredited trainer.
  • The cost can be claimed under an active NDIS plan or paid weekly as a fee-for-service.
  • We are considering holding this class on Fridays from 12:30pm – 1:30pm.
  • This is a great opportunity to learn simple, effective strategies in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Please reply with your expression of interest to join this waitlist.

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