The Actively Ageing Program is a FOUR (4) WEEK TRAINING COURSE where participants, usually over the age of 50, are TAUGHT HOW TO EXERCISE SAFELY.
Upon joining, the course fee will include your own ACTIVELY AGEING ‘KIT' comprising:
- A Handbook of lifestyle and educational information
- A Workbook visually displaying all exercises taught
- A DVD of the course exercises, so that you can exercise in the comfort of your home.
(For non participants, the Actively Ageing Kit can be purchased separately for $60)
The course is conducted by the Physiotherapist, in a small class situation (6-8 max) with active (according to ability and health issues) and safe participation.
Attendance is twice weekly for 60 minutes per session over 4 weeks. All exercises are directed
toward the improvement of your physical condition and lifestyle.
You will also be EDUCATED from a relevant selection of informative topics and techniques designed to optimise your health and safety in everyday life, including:
• Good Posture • Core Stability Training
• Falls Prevention • Safe Lifting Techniques
• Diaphragmatic Breathing • Obesity
• Healthy Nutrition • Cardiac Health
• Bone Health • Brain Health • Pelvic Floor Health
• Making Activities out of Chores
• The Importance of EXERCISE as we Age.
Upon completion of the four week training course, you are eligible and qualified to join our ongoing ACTIVELY AGEING CLASSES, which are conducted by the Physiotherapist in a friendly, fun filled atmosphere, so that you can maintain your new active lifestyle.
The Actively Ageing program is now available to patients with a GP health management plan. These Medicare funded courses consist of mini courses of 3 sessions or 5 sessions covering key issues related to each individual. For example, mini courses can cover osteoporosis or bone health, arthritis, ski fit and travel fit, diabetes,
respitatory conditions, safe lifting. The course cost is covered by Medicare with a small gap fee of approximately $10.
Evening Classes Tuesday 5pm-6pm; Afternoons:
Tuesday 1.30pm & 4.30pm; Fridays 1.30pm.
$15 per class (Health Rebates apply).
Bring a friend and pay just $12 each!
YOU WILL NOW BE ABLE TO EXERCISE SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY at the GYM, in the POOL, in the PHYSIO's CLASSES, or at HOME… your choice…
4 WEEK COURSE – 2 SESSIONS PER WEEK (NO AGE LIMIT) 2 LEVELS OF ABILITY CATERED
Course fee: $50 per session
ACTIVELY AGEING KIT FREE ($60 value)
- HEALTH REBATES APPLY
SPACES ARE LIMITED- RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE.
DVA patients are fully funded with no extra charge.