Program details

Free 12 week group exercise and education program to reduce risk of falling.

• Pre-program assessment with Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) plus home exercise program designed by AEP with free exercise bands 
• Group education sessions with Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and AEP
• 12-week supervised group exercise program with AEP
• Post program assessment with AEP

Location: Mount Druitt, Blacktown, Doonside, Castle Hill, Parramatta and surrounding areas.
Eligibility: All patients aged 65 and over (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50 and over) living in their own home in the community.

Opening hours:

Day: Wednesdays

Class 1: 9.30am

Class 2: 11.30am

Assessments available at 9am and 11am, by appointment only.

*Assessments need to be completed before beginning the program.

Cost:

Free

Target age:

65 Plus, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Those with dementia or cognitive impairment and are not able to complete the exercises by themselves are not suitable unless they have a carer or support person to help them get through the exercises.

Special requirements or conditions:

Wear comfortable clothes, good footware, bring towel, drink and any asthma/breathing/heart medication if needed.

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes