Stepping On
Albion Park Rail Neighbourhood Centre, Lot 1 Ash Avenue,
Albion Park Rail
2527
Contact details
Phone: 4267 0164 or 0477 337 634
Email: sharon.concannon@health.nsw.gov.au
Program details
What is it?
Stepping On is a FREE 7-week gentle exercise program for adults aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal adults aged 45 years and over.
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The program will help you learn how to reduce your risk of falling and how to maintain your independence.
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Stepping On includes gentle group exercise to improve your balance and educational talks from experts.
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Topics covered include home hazards, community safety, managing your medications and more.
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No prior knowledge or exercise experience is required!
Who is the program for?
Stepping On is for older adults who:
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Are 65 years and over, or 45 years and over for Aboriginal adults
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Have had a recent fall or are fearful of falling
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Are living independently in the community (i.e. not in a nursing home)
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Are able to walk safely inside their home without a walking aid
What’s included in the program?
The Stepping On program includes:
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Weekly, 2-hour group sessions
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Educational talks from experts
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Gentle group exercise to improve balance
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Weekly handouts and an exercise manual
Opening hours:
Programs are run throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
Once you complete your registration, a Stepping On team member will contact you when there is a program available in your local area. Please note that programs run for 7-weeks and it may take some time for a program to become available near you.
Cost:
Free
Target age:
65 Plus
Participants who would not be suitable for the program:
People with dementia, cognitive impairment or progressive neurological diseases
People who rely on a walking frame within their home (use of a frame or walking aid outdoors is accepted)
People living in residential aged care facilities
Special requirements or conditions:
Participants should wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear to exercise in.
Minimum experience:
Beginner
Leader qualifications:
Exercise Physiologist
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist