Healthy Ageing programs and events

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This clinic offers several programs related to physical activity and mobility. Each program commences and concludes with some brief published measures of physical activity and mobility.

• Balance and Mobility Group: A group circuit training program of physical activities suitable for adults of all ages, including different types of balance and mobility exercises.
• Functional Fitness Testing: A one-on-one assessment of six simple, validated physical tests that help measure everyday functional abilities, followed by personalised recommendations to support health, activity levels, and independence.
• Floor Rise Program: This program focuses on teaching safe, step-by-step strategies to maintain or improve the ability to get up and down off the floor (or ground). Small-group sessions for graded practice, strengthening exercises, and balance training.
• Be Your Best program: The program runs for up to 6 months and is delivered via telehealth (phone or video call). Initial assessment: Participants choose from four health-focused, self-paced modules to work on during the program: Better Bones, Better Joints, Better Life, or Better Balance. Modules co-designed with people with OA. weekly text messages to track your progress.
• Pulmonary Maintenance: Small-group exercise sessions once per week. These sessions focus on general fitness, muscle strength, daily physical activities and education.

Download the Physical Activity and Mobility Clinic brochure (PDF)

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education for people who are looking to improve their balance, mobility, and confidence in daily activities.

• Clinic sessions are group exercise classes, led by Physiotherapy students and supervised by qualified Physiotherapists
• The Balance & Mobility program is a community-based exercise program delivered in small groups. If you choose  to take part, you will be assessed by a trained physiotherapy student and their supervising physiotherapist to understand your strengths, challenges, and goals.
• You will then attend regular exercise sessions to improve balance, mobility, strength, and confidence. Activities will be tailored to your needs, and you will have opportunities to practice everyday movements in a safe and supportive environment.
• You may also receive advice about staying active, goal-setting support, and strategies to help you continue exercising outside sessions.

Download the Balance and Mobility Program brochure (PDF)

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education and information to assist adults aged 50 or above who want to better understand their current strength, flexibility and fitness.

• If you agree to take part, you will complete a one-on-one assessment conducted by a physiotherapy student under supervision.
• You will be asked to perform simple, validated physical tests that help measure everyday functional abilities.
• Your results will be explained to you in plain language, and you will receive personalised recommendations to support your health, activity levels, and independence.

Download the Functional Fitness Testing Program (PDF) 

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education and information to assist adults people who want to improve confidence and the ability to get down to and up from the floor – an important skill for mobility independence.

• This program focuses on teaching safe, step-by-step strategies to maintain or improve your ability to get up and down off the floor (or ground) – known as 'floor transfers’.
• If you choose to take part, you will complete a brief assessment to help tailor activities to your comfort and mobility levels.
• You will attend small-group sessions led by physiotherapy students and their supervising physiotherapist, who will guide you through graded practice, strengthening exercises, and balance training.
• The team will also provide advice for practising at home if you wish.

Download the Floor Rise Program (PDF) 

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education and information to assist adults aged 45+ who have been diagnosed with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis by a health professional.

• This research aims to evaluate a falls-prevention program tailored to older people with osteoarthritis.
• The program runs for up to 6 months and is delivered via telehealth (phone or video call-your choice).
• Initial assessment: A physiotherapy student, supervised by a qualified physiotherapist, will assess your risk of falling and discuss your goals.
• Program modules: You can choose from four health-focused self-paced modules – 1. Better Bones; 2. Better Joints; 3. Better Life; 4.Better Balance
• Each module offers practical strategies to improve your strength, mobility, and confidence. You decide which strategies to implement.

Download the Be Your Best Telehealth Program (PDF)

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education for adults with chronic lung disease who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program during the past year and are safe to exercise in the community. This program is part of a research initiative of Monash University.

• If you decide to participate, you will meet with a trained physiotherapy student and a supervising clinician for an initial assessment. This helps us understand your goals, symptoms, and the types of exercise that feels right for you.
• You will attend small-group exercise sessions once per week. These sessions focus on general fitness, muscle strength, daily physical activities and education. Exercise plans are tailored to your abilities and progressed gradually to ensure safety and comfort.
• Additional guidance, monitoring and support will be provided by an experienced physiotherapy team to help you sustain healthy long-term habits and maintain the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation.

Download the Pulmonary Maintenance brochure (PDF)

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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This clinic offers education, information and group-based social connection with a focus on maintaining independence at home for adults in middle and older adulthood.

• Clinic sessions offer information, education and capacity building on topics such as task modification, home set up and use of assistive technology for safety and independence, evidence-based strategies to maintain or enhance health and wellbeing, meaningful time use, energy conservation and activity pacing.
• It is an Occupational Therapy student-led clinic. The clinic runs in five-week blocks, with participants attending for two hours one day per week.

Download the Maintaining Independence at Home Program brochure (PDF)

To register your interest for this Clinic, or find out more, please contact: alliedhealthclinics@monash.edu

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