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As a GP, specialist or other health professional, you play a vital role in helping people to get well and manage their own health.
The Healthy Ageing trifold brochure is helpful for introducing your patients to the healthy ageing resources we have available.
Learn more about other ways you can support your patients’ health.
We’ve made it easy for health professionals to find local general physical activity programs, fall prevention programs, progressive resistance training programs or virtual programs for people aged 50 and over.
View exercise programs by Local Health District, search for an exercise program in your patients’ area or search for a virtual program listed across all of NSW.
Every program listing page includes the qualifications of the program leader and whether a healthcare clearance is required prior to participation.
All listings are reviewed by the NSW Ministry of Health team and must meet the inclusion criteria.
Fall prevention programs
For a program to be listed as a fall prevention program, it must meet specific inclusion criteria. Programs must include specific balance challenging exercises and at least 40% of class time should be spent completing those exercises.
The falls prevention program inclusion criteria were established in consultation with NSW fall prevention experts and were last updated in September 2024.
Use the ‘FP’ tick box at the top right of the search results to filter results for falls prevention programs.
Progressive resistance (strength) training for frailty
To help health professionals find a program that meets the needs of their patients, programs are categorised into different program types. All programs listed under the Progressive resistance (strength) training category are evidence-based to ensure safe and accurate strength assessment and exercise prescription. Additional criteria must be met to demonstrate this as outlined on the program listing form.
The Progressive resistance (strength) training criteria were established in consultation with NSW academic experts.
Select the ‘Progressive resistance (strength) training’ program type, at the top of the search results to filter for PRT programs.
Health professionals play a pivotal role in providing their patients with appropriate exercise prescription. Find out more about frailty and progressive resistance training from the NSW Health Agency for Clinical Innovation.
The Get Healthy Service offers free coaching and online support to help people make lifestyle changes and reach health goals. The program can support older adults to:
For more information on the Get Healthy Service or to refer your client or patient to the program, call 1300 806 258 or visit www.gethealthynsw.com.au.
Healthy Ageing Online Learning are self-directed online learning modules and exercise circuits that will help your patients make small changes to improve their health and wellbeing. There are also fact sheets with helpful tips and information and an exercise manual and logbook with images and easy-to-follow instructions.
Older adults can learn about healthy eating, getting active and falls prevention from the comfort of their home.
All learning modules and exercise circuits are evidence-based and were developed in consultation with NSW subject matter experts.
Topics include:
Participants will learn about the five food groups and the recommended serving sizes for their age group.
Participants will learn about healthy and unhealthy fats, natural and added sugar, and how to read Nutrition Information Panels.
Participants will learn about the relationship between their bones, calcium and vitamin D and how to identify sources of calcium and vitamin D.
Participants will learn about why we need to have enough fibre in our diet. They will also learn how to know the signs of a healthy bladder and bowel.
Participants will learn how to make healthy food choices and tips for cooking at home.
Participants will learn how to keep food safe and shopping tips to make healthy food choices, even on a budget.
Participants will learn tips to keeping their gums, teeth, and eyes healthy.
Participants will learn common causes of falls and simple tips to reduce their risk of falling, including the importance of staying active. They will also learn how to improve safety in and around their home, and what to do it they experience a fall at home.
Participants will be taken through warm up activities, 12 circuit exercises and cool down stretches, including information on how to exercise safely.
The exercise manual and logbook includes instructions for easier or harder versions of every exercise.
Health professionals may find it useful to print the results of their local exercise program search. The printed version of your search results will include the name of the program, address, instructor language spoken other than English, and contact information.
Follow these steps to print your search results:
Displaying healthy ageing materials in patient facing areas, will encourage patients to start healthy ageing conversations.
The Healthy Ageing trifold brochure can also be a helpful resource for starting these conversations with your patients.
Individuals are encouraged to complete the adult pre-exercise screening tool before starting the exercise circuits.
