Move and Balance — Monday Class

Start your week with a practical, friendly exercise class designed to boost balance, muscle strength and flexibility while fitting into a busy family routine. This lunchtime session at Chelsea Heights Community Centre is ideal for parents juggling school runs and work, offering a focused hour that leaves you energized for the afternoon.

What to Expect

This class blends gentle strength exercises, balance work and stretching to support bone health, posture and overall mobility. You’ll move through safe, progressive activities led by an instructor who adapts exercises for different fitness levels.

Participants can expect improvements in muscle tone, flexibility and confidence on their feet. Typical benefits include better balance, increased energy and reduced stiffness, which are great for active family life and caring roles.

The session is welcoming and social, perfect for parents and caregivers who want low-impact fitness and connection with others in the community. The emphasis is on practicality, safety and routines you can continue at home.

Activity Details

Classes run for one hour and include warm-up, targeted balance and strength exercises, and a cool-down with stretching. Sessions are suitable for people aiming to improve diabetes control, stronger bones, posture and mood.

Key session elements include:

- Warm-up and mobility drills

- Balance and strength exercises tailored to ability

- Flexibility and cool-down techniques

New participants must complete a registration form on arrival and pay a compulsory $5 annual class enrolment fee. The class is gentle but effective, and instructors provide modifications so parents of school-aged children with busy schedules can attend confidently.

Location and Access

Classes take place at Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196, a short drive from local schools and neighbourhoods. The centre offers disabled parking spaces, wheelchair access, a disabled toilet and a baby change table.

The venue is family-friendly with a secured fenced playground nearby, making it convenient for parents who need a safe spot for younger children while they exercise. Public transport links and local parking make the lunchtime class easy to reach from surrounding suburbs.

Maps and directions are available on the community centre website, and staff at the centre can advise on access needs or support to attend. Come prepared in comfortable clothing and stable footwear for balance work and light resistance exercises.

Important Information

Every new participant at the Centre must fill out a registration form and pay the compulsory $5 annual class enrolment fee before attending. The class aims to support better diabetes control, increased muscle strength and improved balance, but please consult your GP if you have health concerns.

Casual attendance is available subject to availability; spaces can fill quickly so arriving a little early is recommended. The instructor adapts exercises to individual needs, and participants are encouraged to communicate any injuries or mobility limitations before the session.

Please bring a water bottle, towel and comfortable shoes with good grip. If you require further assistance or have questions about suitability, contact the community centre ahead of your first visit to discuss accessibility or modifications.

Booking and Prices

Casual class price: $6.50 per session (subject to availability). A compulsory $5 annual class enrolment fee applies to all new participants at the centre.

Bookings can be made by calling Chelsea Heights Community Centre on the listed phone number or by visiting their website for more information and session updates. Payment is typically taken at the centre on arrival for casual attendees, and enquiries about term enrolments can be made by phone.

If you’re planning to attend regularly, check with the centre about term bookings or any concession rates. This is a great, affordable way for busy parents to build strength, balance and wellbeing close to home.