Getting Out & About Locally

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Healthy Ageing Directory Darwin & Palmerston 2014

Individual Strength Balance Exercise » BodyFit NT

Medicare and Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Accredited Exercise Physiologists Darwin, Ph: 8981 2886 or email jamie@bodyfitnt.com.au.

» Local Physiotherapists offer personalised exercise programs (see Yellow Pages)

Hydrotherapy & Aqua Exercises » NT Swim School

Seniors aqua exercise classes in heated pool - 2 classes per week. Aqua Lite 12 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove, Ph: 8948 1000.

» Palmerston Goldfish Bowl Aqua Easy 44 Toupein Rd Yarrawonga, Ph: 8931 1000.

» Palmerston Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre Deep water running and aqua aerobics, Ph: 8932 3474.

» Nightcliff Swimming Pool Deep water running and aqua aerobics Casuarina Drive, Nightcliff, Ph: 8985 1682.

» Parap Swimming Pool Deep water running and aqua aerobics. Ross Smith Avenue, Parap, Ph: 8981 2662.

» Tropicus Centre/Movement for Life Physiotherapy Physiotherapist led group and individual hydrotherapy - 5 group classes per week.

» Local Physiotherapists offer group and individual hydrotherapy sessions (see Yellow Pages).

Other Activities » Heart Foundation Walking Groups

To find a walk close to you call 1300 362787 or go to the Heart Foundation website at www.heartfoundation.org.au/sites/walking.

» Darwin Runners and Walkers Club Ph: 0427 072 976 or email president@darwinrunners.com.au for details regarding walk/run schedules.

Please note this is not a comprehensive list. To request amendments call 8922 8044.

Older Persons Exercise Options Darwin and Palmerston

Being fit & healthy at any age is vital for a good lifeHere is a sample of exercise options available to you in the Palmerston and Darwin community. Why not give them a try.

Tai Chi and weight bearing exercise are the most beneficial in reducing injury from falls but any exercise that increases circulation or builds muscle strength is beneficial for general health.

Other things to consider include:

» Seek information on a healthy lifestyle diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol and other drugs, and other health related issues . Your local general practice, community clinic or health support agencies such as Healthy Living NT or Arthritis and Osteoporosis NT can help.

» Develop a care plan with your GP if you have a chronic illness.

» Ask your GP and pharmacist about the actions and side effects of all your medications, including over the counter & natural medicines.

» Ask your GP if you are eligible for an older person’s health assessment.

» Have regular screening for cancer and other chronic illnesss.

» Aboriginal people over the age of 15 years, Non Aboriginal people over the age of 65 years and anyone with certain medical conditions are entitled to a free annual flu vaccine. Ask your doctor about this and the pneumococcal vaccine.

Tai Chi/Chi Kung » Wu Tang Australia

Kevin Waller, Tai Chi Master. Classes held at Leanyer, Charles Darwin University and the Darwin Waterfront. Email: info @australiawutang.com.au or, Ph: 0432 900 155.

» Fighting Fit for 50 Plus - Tai Chi Palmerston Health Precinct, Gurd Street Palmerston. Ph: Lucy, 8932 3325.

» Rural Results Gym Tai Chi, as well as group and individual exercise programs Humpty Doo, Ph: 8988 1400.

» Palmerston Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre Tai Chi classes, Ph: 8932 3474.

» Chi Kung Grandmaster Chris Austin. Teaching 30 years in Darwin, Nightcliff Middle School, Nightcliff Sports Club Humpty Doo Village Green, Ph 8985 1057.

Group Strength and Balance Exercise » ECH Community Services

11 Creswell Street Tiwi. Seniors exercise classes, Balance Group, Pulmonary Maintenance Group, Ph 8922 6670 (transport available).

» The Gym@CDU, Charles Darwin University Low impact classes and yoga, Ph 8946 6971.

» Anglicare Seniors exercise classes for migrants, Ph 8927 0392.

» Time Out Fitness Centre Be Strong, Stay Young fitness classes for seniors – 3 classes per week. Seniors weights circuit class – 2 classes per week. Mitchell St, Darwin, Ph 8941 8711.

» Next Level Gym Rosebery Low impact training and exercise classes for seniors, Ph 8932 9476.

» Palmerston Recreation Centre Body Balance classes, Seniors Exercise classes, Ph 8935 9777

» Healthy Darwin, Active life @ the Top, City of Darwin A program of low cost activities and health information sessions to encourage exercise for the people of Darwin, Ph 8930 0431 or visit www.darwin.nt.gov.au/activelife.

» Activate - City of Palmerston An annual mid-year 8 week program of low cost activities to encourage healthy lifestyle behaviours and improved fitness for people of the Palmerston area, Ph: 8930 0419 or visit www.palmerston.nt.gov.au/community-service/activate.