Find a Falls Prevention Program near you

To find a falls prevention program near you go to the Active & Healthy Website.

The exercise directory features a range of different exercise programs in your local area. After searching for location,  you can tick the falls prevention box which will list all the falls prevention offerings according to your location.

The Stepping on Program is featured on the Active and Healthy website with War Memorial Hospital and Catholic Healthcare Catholic Healthcare Stepping On as providers in the SESLHD area.

The Strengthening for over 60’s Program designed at St George Hospital has now transitioned from St George Hospital to a new provider Strive motion please see their webpage for more information.

The NSW Falls Prevention and Healthy Ageing Network offer a range of online falls exercise programs follow this link

“A variety of exercise groups focused on reducing the risk of falls are offered at War Memorial Hospital (WMH) for people over 60 years living in the local community, or over 45 from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background or living with a geriatric syndrome.

One of the programs offered at WMH is Stepping On, an evidence-based falls prevention program that incorporates strength and balance exercises as well

As education on falls prevention related topics such as medication, home safety and footwear.

For more information on all the different programs offered by WMH please check the website here

Referrals are accepted from medical, nursing, and allied health professionals. Further information may be sought as required.

All referrals are via Northern Network Access and Referral Centre:

Tel:93690400

Fax:93690101

Email: SESLHD-NNARC@health.nsw.gov.au

Once a referral is received, a Physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) completes an assessment to understand an individual’s specific needs and goals and recommends the most suitable group.

Please note exercise group times, days and structure vary and out of area referrals are accepted, provided they organise their own transport. For information, phone 9369 0100 to speak with the relevant department.

This video resource can assist you in navigating falls prevention programs that may be of interest to you. The Exercise Directory can help you locate programs that are local to you.