STANDING STRONG
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Are you 65 or over and want to maintain or improve your strength, balance and mobility?
Would you like to meet new people in a supportive and positive environment?
Standing Strong is a physiotherapy-designed group exercise program for over 65s. The classes are delivered as a 10 week program running 4 times a year. We focus on building strength, balance, mobility and more, catering to various levels of fitness and mobility.
The cost of the classes are subsidised down to $60 for a 10 week block.
There are four different levels of classes available:
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HUON
A low to moderate intensity class with regular rest breaks and some seated exercises. Suitable for people with walking aids or balance issues.
BANKSIA
A moderate intensity all-round class for independent seniors returning to exercise or increasing their fitness. Suitable for people with osteoarthritis.
ANGOPHORA
A moderate to high intensity all-round class for active seniors who have exercised for > 6 months. Moderate to high intensity strength, balance, and mobility.
WOLLEMI
A high intensity all-round class for fit seniors who are able to get on and off the floor, jog, and work towards optimising physical health and wellbeing.
You will need to have a My Aged Care Registration (AC Number) and the following Referral Codes before commencing classes: Physiotherapy, Social Support (Individual), Social Support (Group) and Transport.
We can help you access these requirements if needed.
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Standing Strong Classes
Run at three Locations;
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Leura,
St. Albans Anglican
Church Hall,
137A Megalong Street Leura.
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Lawson,
Mid Mountains
Neighbourhood Centre,
9 New Street Lawson.
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Blaxland,
Lower Mountains
Neighbourhood Centre,
33 Hope Street Blaxland.
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Registration is essential.
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Registration Dates
for New Participants for
Term Three 2024;
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Leura
Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre,
81-83 Katoomba Street
Katoomba.
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Monday 17th June
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Lawson,
Mid Mountains
Neighbourhood Centre,
9 New Street Lawson.
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Tuesday 18th June
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Blaxland,
Lower Mountains
Neighbourhood Centre,
33 Hope Street Blaxland.
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Thursday 20th June
10:30am - 12:30pm
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Registration is essential.
CONTACT US ABOUT STANDING STRONG
Call us or send an Email
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If you would like more information about our Standing Strong classes, please contact:
Eddie on 0403 880 560 or 02 4739 1164
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Submit an Enquiry Online