Burnie Brae Healthy Connections

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to talk more openly about breast health, treatment and recovery. 🎀

In our latest blog, Chloe, Exercise Physiologist at Healthy Connections, shares how the team can support people through the breast cancer journey, from managing changes in strength and energy to finding movement that works for you. 💗

Read via the link in comments below. 👇

What’s the best part of being an Exercise Physiologist? 🏋‍♀

We asked our EPs and here’s what they said…

There’s a lot that goes into being an EP, and no two days or clients are exactly the same.

From big goals to everyday wins, our team gets to be part of some pretty special moments. And we reckon that’s worth celebrating! 🙌

Happy World Exercise Physiology Day 💚

Dementia Action Week is a chance to talk more openly about brain health and healthy ageing. 🧠

In our latest blog, Trinity, Exercise Physiologist, shares simple ways to support brain health, from staying active and managing your health to keeping socially connected. 💚

Read via the link in comments below. 👇

We’re excited to introduce Merendi, Head of Allied Health at Healthy Connections!

Merendi brings extensive experience across allied health, exercise rehabilitation, health science and business, along with a strong understanding of health and wellbeing. 💚

In her role, Merendi supports the development of innovative allied health services designed to improve health outcomes and quality of life for our community. She has a particular interest in women’s health, neurological conditions, cancer rehabilitation and healthy ageing.

☀️ Find out more about our allied health services at burniebrae.org.au/alliedhealth

Our Allied Health team had a great day at the Burnie Brae Seniors Expo yesterday and we’re already looking forward to the next expo!

Catch our team at the Longman Seniors Expo in Caboolture, hosted by Terry Young MP 👋

Come say hi, have a chat with the team and find out more about our in-home Physio and hydrotherapy sessions at local pools in the Caboolture region.

☀️ Tuesday 22 September, 9:30am–12pm
☀️ St Columban’s College, 100 McKean St, Caboolture

It’s FREE and there’s plenty to see and do for seniors, carers and even the grandkids.

Pop it in the calendar and come say hello! 💛

What if a few kind words could brighten someone’s day?

For R U OK? Day tomorrow, we invite you to join us and Take a Little Kindness, Leave a Little Kindness! ☀️

📮 Find a kindness box
You’ll find them around our Chermside Community Centre in the Members Lounge (next to Reception), Healthy Connections Clinic and Club Respite.

✍️ Got a kind thought? Leave it for someone else.
Write a compliment, something to make someone smile, or simply a reminder that they’re doing a great job.

💌 Need a little lift? Take one!
Pick a card from the box and see what kind message is waiting for you.

And if you’re not heading into the centre tomorrow, you can still spread the good vibes! Leave a kind message in the comments below and brighten someone’s day from wherever you are. 👇

Helping you keep doing the things that make life yours - that’s what physiotherapy is really about. 💚

This World Physiotherapy Day, we’re celebrating our wonderful physios - Dimitry, Riley, Priyanka, Lauren, Emily, Erin & Paul.

From individualised support in our Chermside clinic and at your own home, to hydrotherapy sessions in Fitzgibbon, Burpengary & Caboolture, our team is here to help you build strength, improve balance, manage pain and keep doing what you love.

Because the goal isn’t just to move better.
It’s to keep living life your way. 🙌🏼

🚨 HC MEMBERS, Trinity and our EPs have a new challenge for you…should you choose to accept 😋

Put your strength, coordination & speed to the test with our latest Spring Challenge!

Robyn’s set the bar at 2:29.88 👀🏆
Think you can beat it?

Next time you’re at our Chermside Clinic for your member exercise session, give it a go! 💪

Women’s Health Week: finding time for yourself when there’s already a million other things on the list. 🏃‍♀️

Our Exercise Physiologist, Lauren, gets honest about why even someone who works in exercise isn’t always excited to do it! 💚

Between work, family, pets, partners, appointments and everything else life throws at you, exercise can be one of the first things to slip. ⏰

Lauren shares simple ways to make exercise easier to fit into everyday life: burniebrae.org.au/blogs 🔗