FITNESS AND MOVEMENT

COURSES

This program is designed to encourage people to walk on a regular basis with their neighbours and or friends who live close by.

STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM

Clients need to live within BBCHS boundary This program (involving lifting of weights) has a significant role in helping manage Type 2 Diabetes, increasing muscle size, reducing body fat, halting bone loss, improvingbalance and leads to an improved quality of life

Participants need to attend twice weekly for 12 weeks.

NB: A medical assessment is to be completed by Dr, then an individual assessment by physiotherapist is required prior to commencing this program

GENTLE EXERCISES

A gentle and fun chair ongoing exercise program by an activities worker and volunteer for frail people over 70 years to improve overall well being and independence, strength, balance and mobility. A weekly session of 1½ hours consisting of exercise followed by socialisation and intermittent education sessions from health professionals. Referrals are assessed for suitability with a subsequent assessment at 10 weeks to monitor progress of each participant.

TAI CHI FOR LIFE

This program aims to promote good health among older people focussing on; improving balance / mobility, reducing the incidence of falls, and social isolation / loneliness.

MOBILITY FALLS PREVENTION GROUP

This group is a physiotherapy run 2 hour activity program for frail elderly, people at risk of falls, and mobility problems.

A referral to physiotherapy is required from a GP or Allied Health Worker. Limited bus transport is available.

ELSTERNWICK WALKING GROUP

An outdoor walking group wear comfortable clothing, footwear and a hat. Refreshments; provided over chat time.

SOUTHLAND STRIDERS

Become a Southland Strider and walk with an experienced walk leader and volunteers once or twice a week to improve your physical, social and mental health and well being. No traffic, unsteady pavements, hanging branches or poor weather conditions thus limiting falls! This program is a partnership with Southland Shopping Centre, City of Kingston, Bentleigh Bayside Community Health, Central Bayside Division of General Practice, Waves Leisure centre, Southern Health and Central Bayside Community Health Service.

WHO TO CONTACT

For more detailed information about dates, venues, and contact people for the following courses and services, download our Health, Fitness & Wellbeing guide, or contact the Duty Worker on 9575 5333.