The Canterbury Centre is the hub of BASScare activities and is appointed with many facilities which allow us to provide a host of aged care services, including a daily lunch and Meals-on-Wheels from our state-of-the-art kitchen.
The Canterbury Centre is the hub of BASScare activities and is appointed with many facilities which allow us to provide a host of aged care services, including a daily lunch and Meals-on-Wheels from our state-of-the-art kitchen.
On Wednesdays each month a fun Theme Lunch is held. These are special days where everyone is invited to share a glass of wine and a playful quiz and good company.
A healthy varied 3 course meal Monday to Friday, with a choice between two delicious mains. Join Us for a meal at 27 Shierlaw on Sunday. Cost $12.00. Bookings 9880 4709.
A range of films, from classic to modern to popular, to documentaries are shown on Wednesday afternoons, followed by afternoon tea. View our monthly calendar or pick one up from the Canterbury Centre.
Live music lover? So are we! Whether you want to kick up your heels, soft shoe shuffle or toe tap we have the musical events for you.
Books are incredibly powerful. No matter our age, whether we’re six years old or entering our twilight years, we can’t help but be drawn to their transformative and transportive effects.
At any stage of our lives, exercising the mind is as important as exercising the body. Fortunately, if done right, it can be immensely entertaining.
The rate at which technology advances is frightening. But for older generations, it can be overwhelming. For those who have grown up with the internet and YouTube and Facebook, keeping up to date with the changes can be hard enough. But for older generations, it can be overwhelming.
For lovers of culture, history and all things intriguing, BASScare regularly hosts guest speakers who share their passion and knowledge on a range of topics.
We have a range of exercise classes to suit your needs and activity levels from novice gentle chair-based exercises, to energetic
strength and balance classes.
BASScare offers one-to-one Exercise Physiology (EP) sessions. Our Exercise Physiologist will work with you to assess your health and exercise goals to create a tailored exercise program specific to you.
BASScare’s Falls Prevention program is an exercise and educational program aimed to reducing your risk of a fall. The program includes a pre-course assessment, 14 weekly classes and a post assessment, all conducted by a qualified Exercise Physiologist.
To discuss which physical activity option you are most suited to, or to book in for a class or consultation call our Exercise Co-ordinator & Exercise Physiologist Matthew Azzopardi.
A hairdresser is available at both the Canterbury and Marwal Centres (see timetable for available days). Our hairdressers are qualified and able to provide a full range of services. Bookings are necessary. Call 03 9880 4709.
Prices are available on request please phone (03) 9880 4709.
A podiatrist is available from Canterbury Centre for the care and management of your foot health. Appointments are necessary. Call to book an appointment on 03 9880 4709
Wednesday 1.30pm-4.00pm
Cost: $5 (independent).
Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm
Cost: $15 (teacher led).
That’s exactly what it’s all about! Enjoy guest speakers and presentations on a wide range of topics. Join our welcoming group of participants, volunteers and staff who meet every Wednesday.
A range of day trips to interesting locations around Melbourne collect those who live independently at home on Tuesdays and Fridays, and if you are a bloke, on Mondays! We accommodate various degrees of mobility, and you are welcome to bring a relative or carer if you wish.
The Men’s group provides the opportunity for men to get together and enjoy each others company through social outings. Some of the places we have visited include Kyneton RSL, Badger Creek, Mornington Hotel and Launching Place Hotel, Yarra Valley. Let us know if you’d like to join this friendly mob.
Transport on the BASScare bus Transport to and from BASScare centre-based activities and lunch (subject to availability) is $10 per return trip. Please phone 9880 4709 to check. BASScare bus pick up areas include Kew, North Balwyn, Balwyn, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Camberwell and Hawthorn. Our exercise class pick up covers a smaller geographical area. We collect from Camberwell, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Balwyn, North Balwyn and Kew. Booking two days prior is essential.
| Activity | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Cost * Terms & Conditions Apply |
| Lunch at Community Dining Room |
12.30pm-1.30pm | 12.30pm-1.30pm | 12.30pm-1.30pm | 12.30pm-1.30pm | 12.30pm-1.30pm | $12 | ||
| Brain Games | 1.30pm |
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$5 | ||||
| Day Trips | 10.00am-3.30pm | 10.00am-3.30pm | Cost Varies | |||||
| Boroondara Blokes |
10.00am-3.30pm Fortnightly | Cost Varies | ||||||
| Exercise Class (Novice) |
10.00am-11.00am 11.15am-12.00pm |
$12 | ||||||
| Exercise Class (Intermediate) |
10.00am-11.00am | $12 | ||||||
| Exercise Class (Advanced) |
10.00am-11.00am | $12 | ||||||
| Exercies Physiology | 1.00pm-3.00pm By appointment |
$40 intial $20 regular |
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| Craft Group | 1.30pm-4.00pm | $5 | ||||||
| Pottery Group | 1.30pm-4.30pm | $15 | ||||||
| Art Group | 1.30pm-4.00pm | $15 | ||||||
| Learn Laugh and Lunch Group |
10.30am-3.30pm | Contact Reception | ||||||
| BC – Connected – Tech Help |
1.30pm – 3.30pm By appointment |
1.30pm-3.30pm By appointment |
1.30pm-3.30pm By appointment |
FREE | ||||
| Movie | 1.30pm-4.00pm | 9.00am-2.30pm Fortnightly by appointment |
$5 | |||||
| Hairdresser | 9.00am-2.30pm Fortnightly by appointment |
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| Podiatry |
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9.00am-2.30pm Fortnightly by appointment |
Contact Reception | |||||
| Transport to Centre | 6 days, bookings required | $10 | ||||||
Contact Canterbury Centre on (03) 9880 4709
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