The Kaden Centre

The Kaden Centre is a specialist wellness venue in The Junction, Newcastle, focused on personalised exercise for people living with cancer or chronic conditions. Its programs are designed for people at all stages of treatment, recovery and survivorship, with options for different ages, fitness levels and individual needs. The centre also offers home-based programs through telehealth, allowing people anywhere in Australia to follow a targeted plan from home.

Each client is assessed by a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist before a personal program is developed. Sessions are supervised by allied health professionals or qualified trainers, with ongoing assessments used to adjust the program as required. Rather than everyone following the same class routine, clients work through their own exercises in a group setting. Carers are welcome to join the studio sessions, making the centre suitable for people who want professional support while staying connected to others.

The space is designed to offer more than exercise alone. Alongside the studio, there is a community area for connecting with other people, a lounge with access to tea, coffee, water and snacks, and a library or quiet area for time alone. The centre also runs additional group classes and information and education events. These features give visitors room to pause, socialise or find information around their exercise and health needs, rather than treating the visit as a standard gym session.

The Kaden Centre grew from founder Sue Clark Pitrolo’s experience of cancer treatment and the difficulty she encountered finding exercise guidance suited to the realities of treatment and recovery. The centre was established to help fill that gap, with programs grounded in medical research and delivered by staff qualified in cancer and chronic disease exercise. It operates as a registered Health Promotion Charity, with a focus on making its services accessible to people who need them. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 12 reviews, it may suit solo clients seeking structured support, carers attending alongside someone, and people looking for a considered exercise environment during or after treatment.