Exercise is great for wellbeing.
Group exercise has additional benefits of guidance and social interaction.

Stepping On – Building Confidence and Reducing Falls

Host Organisation: NSW Health

Description and focus of program: Stepping On is a 7 week program designed for people who are living at home and have experienced a fall or are concerned about falling.

The program is an evidence-based. The program incorporates strategies to implement positive lifestyle changes to keep you independent, upright and active. It includes health education and balance and leg strengthening exercises.

Cost: $0

Where: Ochre Medical Centre, CSU, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst.
When: Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Group commences: 19/2/2025,   14/05/2025 and 15/10/2025.

Fitness requirements: Able to walk independently or with walking stick.
Eligibility: 65 years and older, fearful of falling or had recent fall, ability to follow instructions (not suitable for people with cognitive issues). Numbers limited

Contact name: Maxine Whitchurch
Phone to register:
Ambulatory Care: 02 6330 5689
Email:
maxine.whitchurch@health.nsw.gov.au

CRICOS provider code: 00917K