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Bright Sparks | Older Adults

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: Fridays
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.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

​Courses Cancelled by Sandybeach Centre

  • Classes requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If minimum enrolments are not met, the class may be cancelled and a full refund or credit will be offered.

  • Refunds are returned via the original payment method.

  • Cash refunds are not available.

  • There will be no classes on Victorian public holidays.

 

Courses, Programs and Activities

  • Refund requests must be made at least 5 business days before commencement.

  • A $40 administration fee applies.

  • Materials already purchased may not be refunded.

  • Once commenced, fees may not be refundable.

 

Fee for Service – Cancellation by Student

  • Refunds or transfers require at least 5 days’ notice.

  • A $40 administration fee applies.

  • Less than 7 days’ notice: no refund or transfer.

​​ACFE Subsidised Places – Cancellation by Student

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

  • No training undertaken: refund less $20 administration fee.

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

  • Accredited courses incur a $50 administration fee.

  • After 4 weeks: no refund.

 

Events​

  • Refunds are only available when requested at least 14 days before the program or event start date.

  • If you are unable to attend, you agree to notify Sandybeach Centre by phone or email as soon as possible. A non-attendance fee may apply if you do not notify us, to help cover catering, entertainment and event costs.

  • You consent to photographs and videos taken during programs or events being used by Sandybeach Centre for promotional purposes, including on our website, social media and marketing materials.

  • You agree to receive SMS and email communications relating to your booking and relevant Sandybeach Centre programs, events and updates.

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