Located on Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, BrisWest Centre is a welcoming and vibrant community-managed space that has fostered community connection, hosted by local seniors since 1972.

In the spirit of mutuality, we are an independent voluntary community organisation. We share enjoyable activities together. We foster creativity, conviviality and community connections across the generations. Our Members are friends and companions; sharing stories in community.

BrisWest Centre is owned and managed by Brisbane West Senior Citizens Centre Incorporated, a registered independent, volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation. We acknowledge our Committee and our Members for eldership, governance and stewardship.

With well-maintained community facilities over two levels, at street-level, our large, light and airy community hall, kitchen/café and library / meeting room is available for hire, to the wider community, at very affordable rates.

Each month, BrisWest Centre hosts more than twenty (20) different activities. From dancing, yoga and meditation, to second hand markets, discussion groups and community forums, there are many opportunities, for people of all ages, to get active and find connection as part of the community at BrisWest Centre.

Explore what we offer

Move your body or join in the conversation. There’s something interesting for everyone at BrisWest Centre, Paddington.

Our beautiful hall, kitchen/cafe and a meeting room are all available for hire, and at very reasonable rates.

BrisWest Centre is managed by volunteer members, join us! All welcome.

Brisbane West Senior Citzen’s Centre Incorporated

BWSCC Incorporated is the not-for-profit, community organisation that owns and whose members are responsible for the use, maintenance and management of the BrisWest Centre at 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Queensland.

We exist to provide an environment of mutuality and inclusion, where elders can gather, engage and thrive in community with people of all generations.

Find out more about our governance

Regular Activities @ BrisWest Centre, Paddington

Go to What's On for details on upcoming classes and events
  • Baby Sensory logo - Precious Early learning for Babies

    Baby Sensory

  • Couples swing dancing at night party

    Empire Swing - Lessons & Dance Parties

  • What's On Your Mind Discussion Group

    What's On Your Mind

  • A group listening intently to Dr Pee Tek Chan at Wisdom Medicine Gathering.

    Wisdom Medicine with Pee Tek Chan

  • Grace Dance Co Logo

    Grace Dance Company

  • Helen Kollias teaching a Zumba Class

    Zumba with Helen Kollias

  • Women doing Nia Wellness dance, a joyful somatic dance.

    Nia with Sophie Marsh

  • Playback Theatre Logo

    Playback Theatre

  • A hand holding a sausage with sauce in bread and a napkin.

    Democracy Sausage

  • A group of seniors enjoying coffee and conversation at a local cafe.

    Coffee Club

  • YogaPhysio Logo

    YogaPhysio

  • Shenpen Meditation for Dzogchen Students

    Shenpen Meditation with Katie McLachlan

  • Play on Stage Youth Theatre performance on the Stage at BrisWest Centre.

    Play On Stage

  • Terraces by Twilight promotional graphic - purple, red and green with sparkly lights

    Terraces By Twilight

  • Shake it in the shadows flier

    "Shake It" in the Shadows! with Expressive Freedom

  • People dancing biodanza.

    Biodanza

  • A group of senior people gathered at a coffee shop

    Coffee Club

  • Kate with her yoga students in tree pose.

    Come as You Are Yoga with Kate Collins

  • Aunty Mary Graham receiving Lifetime Achievement Award

    Australia Becoming... Conversations with Mary Graham

  • Excess Baggage Promotional Slide, two women smiling with racks of clothes.

    Excess Baggage Secondhand Markets

Photo Gallery - Community Connection

People gathered outdoors at a community event near a light green wooden building with a white picket fence. Some are seated at tables, while others are standing or crouching near a white canopy tent.
People gathered outdoors at a community event or fair, with a table in the foreground where people are sitting and talking. Some children and adults are standing around, and there is a tent with more people underneath. The sky is cloudy.
Children coloring at a table outdoors during a community event, with adults and booths in the background under clear blue skies.
Two women on stilts dressed in festive costumes at an outdoor event, one with a silver sparkly costume with wings and a crown, and the other in a red and white striped outfit with a hoop, surrounded by onlookers.
Children at a petting zoo feeding goats, sheep, and chickens on a blue tarp with a metal fence and other visitors in the background.
A small pen with various animals including goats, guinea pigs, and a black dog, with a woman and a young girl observing nearby, a bus with advertisements and people walking in the background.
People observing small animals in an outdoor petting zoo at an event during the evening.
Outdoor flea market stall with clothes, accessories, and household items under a red canopy. Several women browse among hanging clothes and items on tables, with a brick wall and blue sky in the background.
Two women wearing hats and sunglasses shopping at a table with various items, including boxes, books, and decorative objects, under a yellow and red canopy.
Women shopping at a clothing and accessories sale, with clothes on racks and tables filled with shoes and various items, inside a well-lit room with wooden floors and curtains.
Young woman shopping at a thrift store, standing behind a rack of women's clothing, smiling at the camera.
Two women shopping at a thrift store or flea market, standing next to a rack of clothes with a sign that says $20, with other shoppers seated in the background.
Two people, a man and a woman, are smiling and posing indoors, with clothing and pet supplies behind them.
Two elderly individuals, a woman and a man, stand inside a community hall or event space. The woman is holding a jar of honey, wearing a colorful scarf, hat, and layered clothing. The man has long gray hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt. Behind t
A group of people sitting in a circle in a community or meeting room with brick walls and wooden floors, some holding notebooks or cups, and a young woman with curly hair sitting in the center facing the group.
People sitting in a circle in a room, listening and taking notes during a discussion or meeting.
A woman with gray hair standing on a stage, speaking into a microphone, with colorful drapes and a potted plant in the background.
Three musicians sitting on a stage with colorful fabric backdrop, playing traditional instruments, microphones set up in front of them.
Audience seated in a row during a presentation or meeting in a room with brick walls and curtains.
A group of eight children and teenagers standing on a stage, clapping and smiling, with a yellow curtain backdrop in a room with ceiling lights and a wooden floor.
Five women in a room with wood floors and yellow curtains, some standing and some sitting, laughing and engaging with each other.
A group of people standing in a circle in a practice or rehearsal space, some holding sheets of paper, with one person playing guitar.
Group of women standing in a circle in a room with brick walls, some holding papers, participating in a meeting or workshop.
Group of women standing in a line in a community room, holding papers and participating in a group activity or discussion.
A man sitting at a table signing papers, wearing a yellow sweater and colorful hat. The table has promotional materials, books, and flyers, with a bouquet of flowers on a side table, against a brick wall and yellow curtain background.
Two women standing on stage in front of a presentation slide that reads 'Chinese New Year Celebration and Education.' The woman on the left, holding a microphone and reading from a paper, wears a floral top and a red layered skirt. The woman on the r
Two traditional Chinese lion dance costumes, one in yellow and the other in red, entering a room through a doorway while children and an adult watch.
Group of women sitting at a table, one taking a photo with her phone, with performers dressed in orange costumes and traditional decorations in the background.
Two performers in traditional Chinese lion dance costumes with yellow fur and red decorative details performing on a wooden floor. In the background, there are two individuals in orange martial arts uniforms and a presentation screen.
Two traditional Chinese lion dance performers in yellow costumes with red accents performing on a wooden floor, with an audience seated at tables and a projector screen displaying text in the background.
Two women in traditional African clothing are standing in front of an audience. The woman on the right is wearing a yellow dress with blue and red patterns, a pink head wrap, and large hoop earrings. The woman on the left is dressed in an orange dres
People gathered in a hall, many standing and some sitting, attending a cultural event or celebration with performers on stage, colorful clothing, and decorations.
People sitting and standing in a community room, some watching and others taking photos, with two dancers dressed in colorful traditional African attire performing in the foreground.
Model walking down runway at a fashion show with audience watching in a room with brick walls.
Group of people dressed in colorful African traditional clothing posing indoors, with some standing on a red carpet and others on a stage area.
Brick building with promotional banners and signs for a festival called 'Boys & Then Festival' scheduled for Saturday, August 5th, featuring activities like a walk, stop, and explore. The signs also mention kids' zones, a speaker program from 12 pm t
Four women sitting and standing in a library or office room, with bookshelves, framed pictures, and a whiteboard in the background, some reading or looking at papers
Three women standing in front of a Rotary Club of Paddington banner at a club event.
A group of eight people standing together in front of a Rotary Club of Paddington banner, with a modern art piece of a girl with braids hanging on the wall behind them.
An elderly woman and a middle-aged man sitting at a table selling raffle tickets, with a sign indicating $2 each or 3 for $5, and a no smoking sign on the brick wall behind them. The woman has a walker beside her, and there are coffee cups and miscel
Two elderly women sitting at a table with a framed photo, cups, and raffle ticket sign, smiling and talking. A woman standing behind them is holding a gift bag, in an indoor setting with green plants and other people in the background.
A promotional booth for Sausage Sizzle at BrisWest Centre, with a table covered in condiments, sandwich bread, and signs advertising cold drinks, vegan options, and fundraising, set against a brick wall outside.
A food stand with a banner and three senior people sitting behind it, selling sausage sizzle and treats at the BrisWest Centre, decorated with various signs, condiments, and snacks.
Four women smiling at a fundraiser event for BrisWest Centre, with two women wearing aprons, standing behind a table with hot dogs and condiments.
Handwritten sign advertising carrot cake, orange and almond brownies, and drinks at a dessert stand, with a cake and other treats in the background.
Ten seniors celebrating a party, some wearing colorful paper hats, seated and standing around a table on a patio.
Group of elderly people celebrating at a restaurant with colorful paper crowns, Christmas decorations, and a festive setting during daytime.
Four elderly women sitting at a wooden table in a cafe, enjoying drinks and smiling. The cafe is busy with other patrons and has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating with plants and modern decor.
A group of elderly people sitting at tables in a community hall or dining area with brick walls and stacked chairs in the background.
A group of people sitting at a long table in a conference or meeting room, with some eating and listening to a speaker or presentation at the front. A window with curtains and a projector screen are visible in the background.
A group of elderly and middle-aged people sitting in a semi-circle in a community hall with brick walls, some using walkers, and a woman standing near the wall.
A group of elderly people sitting in a circle in a community hall with wooden floors, brick walls, and patterned curtains, participating in an indoor activity or meeting.
Three people smiling, holding a T-shirt with the word "Yes" and a sunburst design, standing in a room with wooden paneling.
Group of 13 people gathered in a room with a wooden stage, some seated and some standing, in front of a projector screen displaying photos of children and people in traditional clothing.
A group of people sitting in a circle inside a room, likely attending a meeting or gathering.
A group of ten women in casual workout clothes posing joyfully in a dance studio with wooden floors, brick walls, and beige curtains.
A woman with curly gray hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat looks at items on a table at a fundraising or charity event, with an older woman sitting behind the table. The table has various items, including a gift box with a wine bottle, wrapped gifts, an
Two women stand behind a table with various polished stones and jewelry at a clothing and craft fair.
People browsing at a market stall filled with household items, decor, and gifts amid a cozy indoor setting with brick walls.
Young woman smiling behind a clothing rack filled with various shirts and dresses inside a store.
Two people at a vintage flea market booth with handbags for sale. Woman standing, wearing a green sweater and floral skirt, woman sitting, wearing a red shirt, surrounded by bags with price tags. Sign indicates men's shirts size S and jeans, priced t
A smiling woman wearing a straw hat, black glasses, and a black apron with a red welcome sign, standing in a room filled with clothes and accessories for sale at a thrift store or sale event.
A chalkboard sign at a market with colorful tents in the background, indicating the direction for thrifters to buy or donate!
A daytime street scene outside BrisWest Centre with people gathered around tents and an ice cream van, cars parked on the road, and a building in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.
People gathered outside the BrisWest Centre during a daytime event, some seated at tables and others standing, with a large red bow decoration on the building.
Four women, two elderly women and two middle-aged women, at a raffle ticket stand with a sign displaying prices and details. The elderly women are sitting, smiling, and holding mugs. The standing women are smiling as well, one holding a bag and the o
A man holding an electric guitar and singing into a microphone performing at an outdoor event under a canopy, with two women seated in the background.
An elderly man standing on a ladder installing a flag on a brick building, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of six people sitting and standing in front of a banner that reads 'BrisWest Centre,' with some wearing aprons and others casual clothing, at an indoor event.
Group of seven people standing outside the BrisWest Centre at night, posing for a photo under a sign, with a brick wall backdrop and a small orange table to the side.
Four women, including two elderly women, are gathered around a table with raffle tickets and a sign. The women are smiling at the camera, one is seated and the others are standing. The sign indicates the raffle tickets cost $2 each, 3 for $5, and tha
Two older men playing guitars, one woman singing, and a young child sitting in a stroller with a small guitar in a cafe or restaurant setting.
Five joyful women standing together in front of a brick wall at BrisWest Centre, all wearing black aprons with name tags. One woman on the far right is pointing towards the wall with her arm extended. The group appears happy and celebrating.
A group of people sitting and smiling inside a community center with a food preparation table in the foreground. The table has condiments, bottled water, and snacks. A banner reads 'BrisWest Centre' and mentions donations for renovating the center.
Two elderly men and a woman are playing guitars and singing, while a young girl sits in a stroller nearby, holding a small guitar. They are seated indoors with a brick wall and decorative trees in the background.
Three people standing under a brick wall with a banner that reads 'BriWes t Centre.' The two people in front are wearing welcome signs, with the woman on the left wearing a colorful face mask and a white t-shirt with cartoon characters, and the man o
Group of people sitting and standing in front of a brick wall with a banner that reads "BriWEst Centre," at a fundraising or community event.
Group of six diverse people sitting on a bench in front of a brick wall, with a black banner behind them reading "BrisWest Centre." Some are wearing aprons and one is holding a cup, appearing to be part of a community event.
Group of elderly women enjoying a meal together at an outdoor cafe or restaurant in a covered shopping area.
Group of eleven people, seven women and four men, gathered on a stage in an indoor setting. Some are seated on chairs in front, and others are standing behind. A projected screen displaying a collage of photos is visible in the background. The room h
People gathered outside the BrisWest Centre during daytime, some sitting at tables and others standing, with a woman in the foreground wearing a Grace Dance Co. t-shirt smiling and raising her hand.

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