Specialty Classes
SPECIALTY CLASSES are designed to give members and non-members opportunities to:
- Learn more about particular conditions
- Develop strategies in regards to lifestyle modification and exercise
- Develop skills to be able to put the knowledge into practice.
The Specialty classes are conducted by health professionals who have a passion for helping you to learn.
Specialty Classes Schedule
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Class Information
T2D Group Education
Purpose: To provide Type 2 Diabetes Education over 8 consecutive weeks to help manage this metabolic condition by introducing appropriate physical activity plus the most current information during the theory sessions.
Cost: Bulk Billed with a doctor’s referral for Type 2 Diabetes Group Services
My Health for Life
Purpose: My Health for Life is a 6 month course for people with a high risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes to encourage them to make healthy lifestyle changes. All group sessions are theoretical lifestyle and behaviour change modules (covering goal setting, healthy eating, physical activity guidelines etc)
When: Several courses throughout the year
Cost: Government funded if set criteria is met
How to Enrol: Check eligibility at myhealthforlife.com.au or phone 13 74 75
BEAT IT
Purpose: BEAT IT is a FREE 8-week physical activity and lifestyle program for Diabetics, delivered by an Exercise Physiologist. This life changing program can help you get back into a healthy routine to better manage your diabetes. Whether you have exercised before or need some help getting started, the BEAT IT program will help you on your journey to a healthier and more active lifestyle. The Exercise Physiologist will tailor individual exercises to your specific needs within a friendly and supportive environment.
Two x one-hour exercise sessions per week for 8 weeks (16 sessions in total)
Cost: FREE for all Diabetics
How to Enrol: Call 1300 136 588 to register for program
Exercise Right for Active Ageing
Purpose: Exercise Right for Active Ageing is an initiative of Exercise & Sports Science Australia funded through a Sport Australia -Better Ageing Grant. The program will allow people over 65 years of age to access 12 x 1-hour subsidised exercise sessions. In the Exercise Right for Active Ageing exercise sessions you will participate in group-based activities at a low to moderate intensity. The sessions will include large muscle-group aerobic activities and will include safe strengthening exercises on special equipment. The sessions will be delivered by an Exercise Physiologist.
12 x 1-hour exercise sessions
Cost: Government co-funded, $8 per session plus a fee of $18.50 for pre-assessment. Total cost for this program is $114.
Arthritis Moves (Online)
Purpose: Arthritis Moves is a FREE group online-based exercise program designed for people who have arthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Classes are designed to help people to manage pain and stiffness, increase strength and fitness and improve their quality of life. Arthritis Moves offers online-based exercise 12 week group.
1 hour exercise session per week for 12 weeks
Total Cost: $96 for the 12 weeks, that equates to $8 per class. Contact Arthritis Queensland on 1800 011 041 to register for program
Total Knee Replacements
Purpose: To provide information about how you can help yourself during the pre and post surgical stages of having bilateral (both knees) or unilateral (one knee) total knee replacements. To provide theoretical and technical education.
Duration: 2 x 90 min sessions
Cost: $55
Pain Management
Purpose: To provide theoretical education about the underestimated chronic pain syndrome. How to deal with the psychological effects and understand the difference between the most common acute pain and the Chronic pain.
Duration: 2 x 90 min sessions
Total Cost: $55
Secret Women’s Business
Purpose: To provide theoretical education about the muscles in the pelvic floor and their importance, how to look after them and practical exercise application to help build or maintain pelvic floor integrity.
Duration: 2 x 90 min sessions
Cost: $55
Osteoporosis & Muscle Wastage
Purpose: To provide theoretical education about the conditions of osteoporosis and sarcopaenia and to teach practical application of exercise to reduce risk or help maintain bone density and muscle mass.
Duration: 2 x 90 min sessions
Cost: $55
Men’s Prostate
Purpose: To provide theoretical and practical education about incontinence, symptoms of prostate cancer, and pelvic floor training pre and post-prostate surgery. Make a man aware about his pelvic floor muscles and how to use them to prevent future problems or help him to face an operation.
Duration: 2 x 90 min sessions
Cost: $55
Move With Women
Purpose: This program has been specifically created for Women and is suitable for all ages (18+), all fitness levels and all backgrounds. With a focus on fun, the Move with Women program promises to bring participants an enjoyable experience as they learn about how exercise can benefit your health, discover new ways to relax, meet new friends and hear about popular topics relating to Women.
9 Week Course
Cost: Free
How to Enrol: call 1800 328 951 or visit www.movewithwomen.com.au
