What are leisure and lifestyle services?
Support to connect with new people in your community.
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
What programs and activities are currently available?
Many classes to choose from
These very different classes offer you the chance to either try something new, build on existing abilities or develop skills that make you feel safer in your community.
- Clay Making
- Functional Movement
- Mosaic
- Self Defence
- Strength and Balance
- Online Monthly Book Club
- Sit and Stand Fit
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
Clay Sculpture Gallery
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
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
Friday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Self-Defence - Expression of interest
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.
Fridays at 12.30pm-2.30pm
Strength and balance classes
Looking for some low intensity exercise to support improved balance, strength, and mobility for greater functionality in day-to-day life? Join our strength and balance class! The class will be taught by an accredited exercise physiologist and will give participants two clinical assessment sessions to build a tailored plan based on your abilities.
Classes begin in term three, and will be held on Fridays at 12.30pm-2.30pm at the Guide Dogs Bald Hills campus.
If you would like to come along to the next class or wish to learn more about our other Leisure and Lifestyle programs call our friendly team on (07) 3500 9060 or enquire below.
1st Wednesday 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
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).
We are inviting Expressions of Interest from clients who are available to attend a 1 hour class on Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm to 1:30pm; please contact us on (07) 3500 9060 or email clients@guidedogsqld.com.au.
As with our other programs, this class can be funded through NDIS Core Supports or paid directly as fee for service.
Accessing leisure and lifestyle programs
The leisure and lifestyle programs take place over 10 week blocks with one class per week.
There are multiple blocks running throughout the year, depending on application numbers, so make sure to contact our team and find a block that works best for you.
Our team will also be able to provide you with an indicative NDIS cost for each program.
If you do not have an NDIS plan but would like to apply for the program, please still contact our team and they will be able to talk through your options with you.
Please contact our team on (07) 3500 9060 or email clients@guidedogsqld.com.au.
Together, we can empower you to live the life you want to.
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Looking for something else? All our services can be accessed on their own or in conjunction with more of our programs.
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