Accessibility Tools

Program Outcomes

A tailored exercise program supporting you to:

‍

Feel better in your body

Help to reduce the risk of falls

Learn to build strength and move better 

Boost your confidence

Who is Eligible?

You can join this program if you:

  • Live in North West Tasmania
  • Have an illness or injury that makes it harder to move around and do things on your own, such as getting dressed, showering, or going to the toilet without help.
  • Are aged 60 and older, or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person aged 45 or older

Participants are required to have medical clearance from a GP prior to starting the program. Medical clearance form

North West Program Locations and Dates

  • Devonport - Xcel Fitness: Wednesday May 6th - June 10th
  • Central Coast (Ulverstone): Tuesday March 17th - April 21st
  • Circular Head - SWIRL Fitness:Monday March 30th - May 4th
  • Burnie - Burnie PCYC: Tuesday May 5th - June 9th‍
  • Wynyard - Senior Citizens Club: Thursday March 26th - April 30th

Program Features

The Falls Prevention Program runs over a period of 6 weeks and includes weekly exercise and education classes (90 minutes) and phone coaching sessions (up to 30 minutes) to keep you on track.

You’ll benefit from:

  • It’s a free program – there is no cost to participants
  • Individual assessments – one when you start, one when you finish
  • Individually tailored exercises
  • Information to help you feel confident to reduce your risk of falls
  • Personal support from your health coach
  • Small classes - a maximum of 6 participants
  • A supportive, safe and non-judgemental environment
  • Balanced, personalised attention from a health professional
  • Make social connections
Get Started