Active Ageing
There are many things we can do to optimise our health and remain active and engaged. The following information is about organisations, services and health tips to help you connect to activities that interest you.
Active Ageing Network
Physical activity can improve health and well-being, reduce the risk of some chronic diseases such as stroke or arthritis and help to maintain a healthy weight. It is important at all stages of life, including for older people. The Active Ageing Network website can help you to find a physical activity program in your local area.
Life Activities clubs
Life Activities clubs support men and women, particularly those in the 50 and over age group, to develop and maintain an active and enjoyable lifestyle through a club program of healthy and stimulating leisure, educational, personal development and social activities.
Neighbourhood houses
Neighbourhood houses (also known as Community Houses, Living and Learning Centres, Neighbourhood Centres, and Learning Centres) are local organisations that provide social, educational and recreational activities for their communities in a welcoming supportive environment. Many neighbourhood houses offer activities for older people. Visit the website to locate the neighbourhood house in your area.
See: Association of Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres
Cycling
Bicycle Victoria is a not of profit organisation, providing lots of useful information to cyclists and aspiring cyclists of all ages. Including Bike Paths maps, road works alerts, upcoming events and a list of local cycling groups.
See: Bicycle Victoria
Pryme Movers
Age is no barrier to fun, fitness and friendship. The YMCA Pryme Movers program is designed specifically for the over 50s. The program is run through selected YMCA facilities throughout Victoria.
See: YMCA Australia - Pryme Movers
Strength training for older adults
Living Longer Living Stronger™, run by the Council on the Ageing (Victoria), aims to increase the range and quality of strength training programs for older people. 110 Living Longer Living Stronger™ programs operate around Victoria.
See: Living Longer Living Stronger
Lift for Life
Lift for Life® is a strength training program designed specifically for people with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes and is based on research conducted at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. It is also ideal for people with, or at risk of a broad range of chronic conditions such as heart disease and osteoporosis.
Lift for Life® is delivered as a series of supervised 8-week programs. The sessions are conducted in small groups of no more than 12 and are delivered by accredited trainers. Lift for Life® is supported by funding from the Australian Government.
See: Lift for Life®
Keen-Agers table tennis
Keen-Agers table tennis is a social and recreational table tennis program for older players. Keen-Agers table tennis promotes recreational table tennis as an enjoyable physical activity for older residents and retirees in local communities and focuses on the benefits deriving from such activities in a friendly social setting.
See: Keen-Agers
Local activities
Check out your local council website to see what activities are available in your area.
Geelong's Active in Parks
Research shows that being active outdoors is better for you than exercising indoors. A park is also a great place to relax, unwind or spend time with friends and family. And it's free!
To encourage us all, a program has been developed to help Geelong get healthier, more active and connected to the great outdoors. The program of free and low-cost activities and events on offer include treasure hunts, guided nature walks, have-a-try sessions, fun-runs and lots more.
See: Active in Parks 4 Seniors
Falls Prevention
This section provides information for seniors, families and carers and others with an interest in falls prevention to help reduce the risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
Falls occur at all ages, among children, young adults and people in their middle years. However, the consequences of falls can be more serious for people aged 65 years and older.
- One third of people aged 65 years and older fall each year
- Between 10-20% of these people have a serious injury as a result of a fall, such as a fracture
- Many falls can result in a loss of confidence in walking or undertaking other activities.
Falls can have a marked effect on independence, quality of life and even increase the risk of future falls.
See: Falls Prevention
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