Events Information
GoneWalking Programme
In conjunction with the Heart Foundation and the Brisbane City Council, we have introduced the GoneWalking programme. Join Walk Leader Phoebe at 5.30am on Tuesdays and Wednesday at 6.30am outside the Green Apple for an hour walk to the river and back. Once you register, every walk will give you points towards free prizes. No fee to attend.
The Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Course
This is a motivational course to help you make the changes you want in your life. Anaylse your diet and your physical activity to identify areas which can be improved. The success rate of this course is very high!
Eight Week Course: commences July 21st, 2010
Fees: Members of Centre: $99.00 Non-members: $150.00
Class Times: either Wednesday 10.00am or Wednesday 7.00pm
Reset Your Life
An Accredited Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP)
Next Course Commences Wednesday July 20
Patients who are at high risk of type 2 diabetes based on the AUSDRISK tool, can be referred to Reset Your Life under an item 713 (Type 2 diabetes rtisk review) item 717 (45-49 year old health check) or item 710 (Indigenous Adult 15-54 year old health check).
The Reset Your Life programme is delivered at the Green Apple. It is a series of group education and motivation sessions supporting lifestyle change, providing information in accordance with national standards. These standards require that information is provided on :
- the risks of diabetes and their relationship to lifestyle risk factors;
- the importance of regular diabetes screening;
- nutrition advice and education;
- physical activity advice;
- behavioural strategies to support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes;
- smoking cessation and alcohol reduction advice if required; and
- information about community resources to provide support in maintaining lifestyle change.
This "Reset Your Life" programme requires GP's to complete a GP Referral Form for each patient referred to a LMP under an item 713, 717 or 710. The GP Referral Form can be downloaded from the AGPN website.
Contact Victoria for a copy of the AUSDRISK questionnaire and the GP Referral Form if you belive you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes eg diabeteic family history, expanded waistline, smoker, blood pressure medication etc.
Splashing Good Time ... Aqua with a difference
This is an ideal class for people with arthritis or back problems, to help to keep mobile and strengthen muscles.
Cost: $66.00
Duration: 1hour weekly for 5 weeks
Beginner's Pilates
This is a unique method of controlled exercise designed to stengthen and lengthem muscles, open up the joints and release tensions. Pilates is a form of controlled whole-body conditioning that produces a lean, lithe and optimally functional body. This Pilates class is suitable for inexperienced participants.
Next Course Commences: first week of each month
Duration: Wednesday 11.00am or Thursday 7.00pm for 1 hour
Cost: Four Week Course Members $22.00/Non Member $66.00
Steady Steps
Steady Steps is a falls prevention programme developed in conjuction with Queensland Health. Improves balance, co-ordination and strength with the emphasis on fun -- combining guest speakers with gentle exercise.
8 Week Course
When: Thursday at 1.30pm--2.00pm
Cost: $88.00
Guest Speakers
TBA
Lift for Life
Lift for Life is an evidence-based, structured and progressive strength training referral option which is ideal for diabetes patients who have had limited success with physical activity in the past.
The Approval to Participate Form and more information on Lift for LIfe and its locations is available at www.liftforlife.com.au. the Lift for Life programme is being conducted by GP Partner member, Green Apple Wellness Centre, Bald Hills, Brisbane, as part of thier wellness services for enhanced care packages and chronic disease management.
Contact Victoria at the Green Apple Wellness Centre
Forever Active
Forever Active is a fully supervised strength programme using specially designed equipment. You only need to attend twice weekly for 30 minutes to see BIG benefits. Forever Active is designed for children aged 6 to 14 years through to seniors.
Contact the Centre for details 3261 1249
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