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Welcome back to this fortnight's edition of the newsletter!
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There are a variety of services and activities available to you over the next few weeks. Come along to a free workshop run by final-year student dietitians to learn about nutrition for exercise. Curtin Clinics Cockburn is offering free speech pathology services, such as swallowing assessments, gender affirming voice and communication therapy, and communication challenges. We're also bringing back our yoga program - spots are limited so get in quick!
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Next, we are sharing a crunchy and flavourful spiced samosa recipe - a super easy party favourite - perfect as the weather starts cooling down.
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Lastly, we are shining the spotlight on Arts April, encouraging you to tap into your creativity! Art can support your mental wellbeing by lifting your mood and helping you slow down, so set a goal to get artsy this month - whether its art, music, dance, drama, poetry, woodwork, knitting or embroidery!
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The Cockburn Healthy Lifestyle Service Team
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Upcoming activities and services
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Free Speech Pathology Service
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Access free speech pathology services with final-year student speech pathologists from Curtin University.
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Date: Tuesday - Thursdays
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Venue: Cockburn Integrated Health, Level 1/11 Wentworth Parade, Success
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Experience the benefits of yoga sessions with a qualified yoga master.
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Dates: Tuesdays, 21.04.26 - 23.06.26
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Location: Conference room, Cockburn Community and Health Building
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Nutrition workshop: Fuelling for workouts
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Come along to a free workshop run by final-year student dietitians to learn about:
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- What to eat before, during and after working out
- How to build quick, balanced pre- and post- workout snacks
- Simple strategies to boost muscle growth and recovery
Registrations are necessary as there are limited places available.
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Date: Wednesday 22.04.2026
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Location: Cockburn Integrated Health Group Room
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Special Optus Stadium Walk with Heart Foundation
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Come along for a unique opportunity for a community walk inside Optus Stadium and show your support for heart health. You can even wear something red for the occasion!
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Please email healthylife@cihealth.com.au to register.
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Time: 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM group entry into the stadium
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Meeting point: Optus Stadium, Gate D (stairs near City View Cafe)
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- 400g potato or sweet potato
- Olive or canola oil spray
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbs korma curry paste
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 coriander stalks and leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 8 sheets Mountain bread wraps
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- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Steam or microwave diced potatoes until tender.
- In a pan, cook onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, add garlic, mustard seeds and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add curry paste and cook further for 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant.
- Mix potatoes, peas, coriander and lemon juice into the onion mixture.
- Cut each piece of Mountain bread wraps into thirds, making 24 even strips. Place 2 teaspoons of curry onto one corner of a strip. Fold the end diagonally to form a small triangle, compressing the filling tightly. Continue folding from point to point until the end of the strip.
- Repeat with the remaining bread and curry mix.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and place triangles seam-side down. Spray the top lightly with oil.
- Cook in the oven for 10 minutes, turn samosas over and cook for another 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
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When we tap into our creativity, it fosters a sense of control relaxation, pleasure and motivation. As this happens, our brains also shift away from stress and anxiety. What makes art so special?
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Your mind enters a flow state
When participating in art activities, our mind can go into a unique cognitive state known as flow. This state is described as total engagement, intense focus, and a sense of timelessness and can bring immense fulfillment, happiness and motivation to the artist.
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You learn new skills
Engaging in art allows us to explore new skills and creative techniques. We learn these skills through a complex interplay of experience, observing others and through social interactions. When new skills are mastered, it can bring a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.
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Art fosters a sense of belonging
Humans are social creatures. Being a part of a creativity group not only provides the opportunity to meet new people who share similar interests but also provides a sense of belonging, comfort, connection and improved mental wellbeing.
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Check out some activity ideas below:
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