You’ll learn simple, effective skills to help settle a busy mind, release physical tension, and respond to challenges with greater calm and steadiness. Drawing on approaches such as breathwork, mindfulness, stress management, resilience-building, and self-care, the focus remains on what is achievable.

The program emphasises small, meaningful practices that can be integrated into daily routines to feel more balanced and better equipped to sustain your caring role over time.

Note: A paid enrolment in Pause and Restore for Carers entitles you to FREE participation in our Together We Thrive, Community Wellbeing Session.

Acknowledging, respecting and supporting the life journey of all people in our community by maintaining a strong, values-based learning organisation

Enrolment Fees Concession rates are available to eligible participants; no further discounts apply. Where offered, pro rata enrolments only apply following commencement of the term (from week 2 onward) where places are available, and enrolments must be for all remaining sessions of the term. Illustration and Language students enrolled for a full term will be granted pro rata for up to 2 weeks per enrolment per term, as makeup classes are not an available option.

Makeup Classes

Students can access two makeup classes per enrolment per term, subject to availability and must be pre-booked via Reception. Once a makeup class is booked it cannot be rebooked and will be forfeited in the case of non-attendance. Attending a class without a booking made via Reception is a breach of our Work Health and Safety Policies and will forfeit any remaining makeup classes.

A refund will be given: If the course is cancelled by Pines Learning. If a course has already commenced no refund will be due. In exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of Pines Learning, a refund may be provided upon receipt of a Medical Certificate, which indicates incapacity to undertake the remainder of the course AND a completed “Community Program Refund Request Form”. In this instance a pro-rata refund may be calculated with an administrative charge of 10% of the remaining course fees being retained by Pines Learning. Participants are advised to seek medical advice from their health care professional before enrolling in courses as pre-existing medical conditions impacting on course participation will not be taken into consideration for refunds.

Pines Learning respects your right to privacy. Information is collected for the purpose of statistical records and may be used in surveys commissioned by our funding bodies. All personal information is kept in accordance with Privacy legislation and is not used for any other purpose without your consent. Pines Learning’s Policy 35 - Privacy and Confidentiality Policy.