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Healthy Ageing Program – Exercise classes
Strengthening for over 60s program
IMPORTANT NEWS
St George Hospital is transitioning the Strengthening for over 60s program to an external provider.
From the start of Term 3, beginning 2 June 2025, the Strengthening for over 60s program will be run by new provider, Strive Motion.
We are working with Strive Motion to support all our participants with registering for Term 3.
The Strengthening for over 60s program provides safe, effective, and affordable strength and balance classes to help people 60 plus to maintain bone density, improve their functional strength, and remain independent for longer.
The program is evidence based and designed by our St George Physiotherapist and delivered by experienced exercise professionals across community venues in Bayside, Georges River & Sutherland LGAs.
The classes are suitable for most fitness levels and provides a supportive environment.
Registration and medical clearance are required for all participants.
COST:
$100 per term for 1 class per week or $150 for two classes per week (9 weeks)
Term Dates:
- Term 1 commences week starting 13th January 2025
- Term 2 commences week starting 24th March 2025
- Term 3 commences week starting 2nd June 2025 - To be delivered by Strive Motion - Registrations for Term 3 will open in the week commencing 7 April. You can register at: https://strivemotion.com.au
* It is possible to commence the program throughout the terms.
Venues / Class locations
- Caringbah Senior Citizens Centre - multiple classes running on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings.
- Carss Park Community Centre – Friday: 8.00am, 9.00am and 10.00am
- Engadine Community Health Centre – Tuesday: 8.00am and 9.00am
- Gunnamatta Park Pavilion Cronulla – Friday: 8.00am and 9.00am
- Kogarah Community Services Hub – Tuesday: 11.15am and Friday: 10.00am
- Menai Indoor Sports Centre – Thursday: 10.00am and 11.00am
- Miranda Community Hall – Thursday: 8.00am, 9.00am and 10.00am
- Mortdale/Oatley Baptist Church - multiple classes running on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
- Oatley RSL Club – Thursday: 8.30am, 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am
- Old's Park Sports Club – Wednesday: 9.00am and 10.00am
- Ramsgate Lifesaving Club – Monday: 11.00am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm and Wednesday: 8.30am and 9.30am.
* Some classes are at capacity so please contact the office regarding availability and registration.
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Contact Strive Motion for Term 3 registrations and enquiries:
Website: https://strivemotion.com.au
Phone: Ph (02) 7252 2911
Email: admin@strivemotion.com.au
Street Address: 5/35-45 spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.30pm
Contact us:
Phone: 02 911 31397
Email: SESLHD-strength@health.nsw.gov.au
Street Address: 3 Chapel Street, Kogarah, NSW 2217
Hours of operation: : Office hours are: Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm and Friday :900am – 5:00pm
Postal address:
Strengthening for over 60s program
3 Chapel Street, Kogarah, NSW 2217
3 Chapel Street, Kogarah, NSW 2217
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm and Friday: 900am - 5:00pm
-33.968136, 151.1349386
Community Allied Health Team
How we can help you
Our Community Allied Health and Pharmacy Team supports people living at home to remain safe, independent, and active in their community. Our services can assist you with mobility, balance, and strength, independence and safety at home, communication and swallowing, nutrition, medication management, and health education.
The team includes:
- Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Pharmacist
- Dietitian
- Speech Pathologist
Manager
Community Allied Health Manager
Chloe Yarwood
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You will need to contact the Northern Network Access and Referral Centre (NNARC) on (02) 9369 0400 or email SESLHD-NNARC@health.nsw.gov.au to make a referral to this service.
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If you’re over 65 years old (or over 50 if you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander), you’ll need to apply for Allied Health services through My Aged Care. You can apply online for an assessment or call 1800 200 422 to organise an assessment.
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The Community Allied Health Clinician or Pharmacist will contact you via phone when an appointment becomes available.
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If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call NNARC at (02) 9369 0400.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.
Community Allied Health Team
How we can help you
Our Community Allied Health and Pharmacy Team supports people living at home to remain safe, independent, and active in their community. Our services can assist you with mobility, balance, and strength, independence and safety at home, communication and swallowing, nutrition, medication management, and health education.
The team includes:
- Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Social Workers
- Pharmacist
- Dietitian
- Speech Pathologist
Manager
Community Allied Health Manager
Chloe Yarwood
-
You will need to contact the Northern Network Access and Referral Centre (NNARC) on (02) 9369 0400 or email SESLHD-NNARC@health.nsw.gov.au to make a referral to this service.
-
If you’re over 65 years old (or over 50 if you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander), you’ll need to apply for Allied Health services through My Aged Care. You can apply online for an assessment or call 1800 200 422 to organise an assessment.
-
The Community Allied Health Clinician or Pharmacist will contact you via phone when an appointment becomes available.
-
If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please call NNARC at (02) 9369 0400.
We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.