Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative

FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM (FOAP)
Community Allied Health Services regionally coordinates exercise groups for older adults in a number of towns.  The purpose of the groups is to reduce the risk of falls, improve balance, general fitness levels and overall health and wellbeing.

The right kind of exercise can make people healthier, happier and more able to enjoy the later years of life.  The exercise groups are especially designed for men and women over the age of 55.

Classes include a choice of 'Exercise to Music' groups or 'Strength Training' classes.  Classes are conducted by qualified VICFIT Instructors.  Physiotherapists regularly visit and provide advice.

The classes are an hour long and are held in a range of community venues.

Classes are available at the following locations:
Bendigo:
• Kangaroo Flat
• Eaglehawk
• Golden Square
• White Hills
• Spring Gully
• Strathdale
• Strathfieldsaye
Regional towns:
• Bridgewater
• Charlton
• Cohuna
• Heathcote
• Inglewood
• Kerang
• Wedderburn
Fees: $5.00 per class

Referrals: Speak to a Community Allied Health Physiotherapist about becoming involved in a class.

Bendigo Health

Planned Activity Group (PAG) provides social, intellectual, physical, and emotional stimulation to help clients maintain living and social skills.   

Planned Activity Group operates Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.

An assessment is required to determine a person's eligibility to receive Home and Community Care (HACC) Planned Activity Group. In order to arrange an assessment for HACC services please contact the Home Care Assessment Team on 03 4408 6580.

Services including aged care, child healthcare, community health, food services, health promotion, home care, home maintenance and repairs, home visiting, immunisation, nursing, personal care, physical activity, planned activity group, recreation, rehabilitation, respite care, sexual health

City of Greater Bendigo

Hours vary for each activity - Please phone for further details

 Fees
$5.00 per year
$1.00 entry

Public Transport
Yes

Interpreting Services
None

Hours
Mon  1.00pm - 5.00pm
Tues 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Wed - 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm    - as per leaflet
Thurs 9.00 am - 3.30 pm
Fri 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Initial Contact
Self referral accepted

Strathdale Senior Citizens Centre

Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven Community Programs

Living Well At Bendigo invite your to live well, keep your independence and enjoy your retired lifestyle.

Inspections are welcome.

Living Well At Bendigo

Support services for aged and people with disabilities

Contact
The HACC Social Support Co-ordinator at Maldon Hospital

Aims
To provide recreational activities and prevent isolation

MALDON HOSPITAL

Local government services and community health.

MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE COUNCIL

Social and/or Physical activities for frail and aged clients.
HACC eligible.

Elmore Primary Health Services

Community Services for Senior Citizens. 
Monday: Lunch, Cards, Carpet Bowls, Rummikin
Tuesday: Exercise
Friday: Bowls, cards and Rummikin, Dinner.
Saturday: Bowls, Card.

Fees
Meals $8.00

Initial Contact
Self referral OK

Eligibility
Must be over 50 years of age, or on a disability pension.

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