Bright Sparks | Older Adults

Keep your mind active, stay connected and enjoy a little fun along the way.

Bright Sparks is a friendly weekly brain health and wellbeing program for older adults, designed to stimulate the mind, encourage social connection and support healthy ageing. Each session combines enjoyable activities in a relaxed and welcoming small-group environment.

What to expect

Brain games and cognitive activities
Conversation and reminiscence
Music and creativity
Gentle movement
Brain health and healthy ageing topics
Social connection and friendship

Who is it for?

Bright Sparks is for older adults who want to keep their minds active, maintain social connections and support their overall wellbeing.

The program is inclusive and is not just for people living with dementia. Activities are based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) principles.

When: Friday | 2 October - 11 December
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Sandybeach Centre, 2 Sims Street, Sandringham

Cost: $143, $103.40 subsidised*

BOOK NOW

👉 Call (03) 9598 2155
👉 Or email reception@sandybeach.org.au

Bright Sparks draws on the principles of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), an evidence-based approach designed to stimulate thinking, memory and communication through enjoyable activities and social interaction.

CST has been widely researched for people living with mild to moderate dementia, with evidence showing benefits for cognition, quality of life and wellbeing.

Sandybeach Centre staff have undertaken specialised CST training, with Bright Sparks bringing these principles into a friendly, community-based program.

Importantly, Bright Sparks is not just for people living with dementia. It is also suitable for older adults who want to keep their minds active, maintain social connections and support their brain health and overall wellbeing.

Participants may also choose to stay at Sandybeach Centre for afternoon programs, providing further opportunities for social connection and extended respite for carers.

Book Now

Call us 9598 2155

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CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Cancellations by Sandybeach Centre
Classes require minimum enrolments to proceed. If Sandybeach Centre cancels a class, program or event, participants will receive a full refund or credit. Refunds will be returned to the original payment method.

Participant Cancellations
Unless otherwise stated, cancellations and transfer requests must be received at least 7 days before the start date. A $40 administration fee may apply. No refunds or transfers are available within 7 days or after a program has commenced. Materials already purchased may be excluded from the refund.

Events
Refund requests must be received at least 7 days before the event. If you are unable to attend, please notify Sandybeach Centre as soon as possible. A non-attendance fee may apply where costs such as catering or entertainment have already been incurred.

ACFE Subsidised Places

Withdrawal must be made in writing within 4 weeks of commencement.

• No training undertaken: refund less $20 administration fee

• Part training completed: pro-rata refund less $20 administration fee

• Accredited courses: $50 administration fee

• After 4 weeks: no refund

General By booking, you agree to receive communications relating to your booking and relevant Sandybeach Centre programs and events. Photography or video taken during programs and events may be used for Sandybeach Centre promotional purposes. There are no classes on Victorian public holidays.

Humanitix Refunds: Participants can request a refund through their Humanitix account up to 7 days before the class, program or event start date. Refunds are not available within 7 days of the start date.