Come and try a free exercise class during Women's Health Week!
Women's Health Week
Women’s Health Week (1-5 September 2025) is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people.
This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’ and we invite you to take a moment for yourself and join us for a week of free exercise classes designed to get you moving, feeling good, and connecting with your community.
Welcome Kate
We are excited to welcome Kate Ferguson as the new Director of Balwyn Community Centre. Kate brings a wealth of experience from public libraries, joining us from Yarra Plenty Regional Library where she was Senior Manager Engagement and Operations.
Kate is passionate about community building and programming and loves chatting to everybody as they come into the Centre. She is looking forward to working together to keep Balwyn Community Centre a vibrant, welcoming place for our community.
Flow Together - a Yoga short course
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this 4 week short course will introduce you to yoga at Balwyn CC – guiding you through mindful movement and helping you build strength and flexibility.
Sunday 2.30pm – 4.00pm from 24 August
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Join our gentle yoga class designed especially for new mums and their bubs (6 weeks to crawling). Move mindfully, stretch it out, and enjoy the calming connection that yoga can bring—for both of you.
Wednesdays 11.00am – 12:00pm
Women's Self Defence
Join this empowering 2-class program and learn practical self-defence tactics from a Japan-certified Master Karate instructor. You’ll build confidence, sharpen your awareness, develop resilience, and learn strategies to stay calm in challenging situations.
Saturday 6 AND 13 September 1.00pm to 2.30pm, free of charge
Stroke Awareness
Join us on Wednesday 20 August and learn what a stroke is, how to recognise the signs using the F.A.S.T. test, and what to do in an emergency. Identify key risk factors and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.
Create a Stunning Table Arrangement
This is your last chance to join Angela for a fun and inspiring 2-hour hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful table arrangement using floral foam.
Bookings close 20 August.
Saturday 30 August, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Barre
There are still a couple of spots left in our new Barre class and you're welcome to join mid-term. Come and discover this full-body workout that tones, strengthens, and leaves you feeling great!!
Fridays 11.00am - 12.00pm
Deb's Farewell
Thank you to everybody who came along to our member's morning tea to farewell Deb and wish her all the best for her retirement.
