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2 moregoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy // 65 Remedial Being active is important for those suffering chronic diseases. Long-term conditions need not be a barrier to exercise. Professional allied health and nursing staff can guide you through safe exercise programs teaching skills to maximise your health. Lungs in Action Maintain gains achieved in pulmonary and/or heart failure rehabilitation in this supportive group environment. All instructors have completed a comprehensive training program through Lung Foundation Australia. Contact Cost Mon/Fri 9.45am Marj Shipman Community Hall, 91 Hansford Road, Coombabah Mon 10.30am/ 11.45am St Paul s Palm Beach Anglican Church Hall, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach Tue 11am Robina Community Centre, 196 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina Wed 10.30am Labrador Community Hub, 57 Billington Street, Labrador Thu 10am Nerang PCYC, Cayuga Street, Nerang Leanne Hansen P Corinne Butt P Corinne Butt P Leanne Hansen P Leanne Hansen P Lungs in Action for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people $6 $9 $9 $6 $6 This culturally appropriate, low intensity maintenance exercise program is specifically for those with stable chronic lung conditions or stable heart failure (NYHA Class II and III). Entry is through the Queensland Health Mungulli Program. $8 Required Corinne Butt P Mon 1pm St Paul s Palm Beach Anglican Church Hall, 69 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach. Better health with self-management This program to designed to help protect and promote your health and wellbeing. Runs in six-week blocks. Transport available. Free Required Anglicare SQ, Alex Young P Tue 12pm-2.30pm Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale Wed 12pm-2.30pm Robina Community Centre, San Antonio Court (opposite Robina Town Centre), Robina

3 REMEDIAL Gold Coast Health Multiple Sclerosis fitness program This exercise program is individually tailored to personal limitations. Exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist. An assessment is. Wed 8.30am/10am Helensvale Community Health Centre, 105 Lindfield Road, Helensvale Mon/Fri 8.30am/9.30am Robina Health Precinct, 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina Gold Coast Health chronic disease wellness programs These multi-disciplinary clinics are for adults living with chronic conditions. Specialised nursing and allied health professionals run full day, condensed or short weekly group sessions. Individual exercise programs are provided for heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), covering respiratory, type 2 diabetes, cardiac and heart failure conditions, cardiac rehabilitation and chronic kidney disease. Various Call for details Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina Various Call for details Helensvale Community Health Centre, 105 Lindfield Street, Helensvale Gold Coast Health Mungulli community education For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community we can come to you to yarn over refreshments and answer your questions about living with chronic health conditions. We help identify risk factors for chronic conditions and follow up what you can do to stay well. Indigenous health worker P Various Call for details Service comes to your group at your invitation

4 moregoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy // 67 Gold Coast Health Mungulli community wellness clinics This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific chronic disease management clinic offers support from an Indigenous health worker to access specialist nursing and allied health professionals while working closely with your GP. Indigenous health worker P Bi-monthly Call for details Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina Bi-monthly Call for details Kalwun Health Centre, Miami Bi-monthly Call for details Helensvale Community Health Centre,105 Lindfield Street, Helensvale Gold Coast Health heart health screening clinic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screening clinics for those with moderate to high cardiac risk factors; screening by cardiologist, nursing and allied health professionals supported by an Indigenous health worker. Indigenous health worker P Various Call for details Service comes to your group at your invitation Gold Coast Health Appetite 4 Change A new weight management program to help you manage your health by encouraging improved eating habits and mood awareness, realistic goal setting, and physical activity. Various Call for details Helensvale Community Health Centre,105 Lindfield Road, Helensvale Various Call for details Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina Gold Coast Health Find Your Feet program For adults at risk or fearing falls this program offers multi-disciplinary assessment and rehabilitation including customised group exercise. The program is delivered by specialised health professionals. Contact Cost Various Call for details Robina Health Precinct, Level 2, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina Various Call for details Palm Beach Community Health Centre, 9 Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach Home and Community Care P Home and Community Care P Free Free

5 REMEDIAL Gold Coast Health Stepping Out This community group is for individuals and families affected by stroke and other types of acquired brain injury. Everyone welcome to attend. The program is run through the Community Rehabilitation Program to access exercise options regardless of walking skill levels. Free Required Community Rehabilitation Program P Second Wed of the month Call for details Various - including Robina, Burleigh, Southport, Labrador and Upper Coomera. Sun style tai chi for arthritis This gentle tai chi class focuses on breathing and joint movement for arthritis sufferers. $12 Required FitLife Martial Arts P Fri 8.30am Firth Park Auditorium, Firth Park, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba Arthritis and balance exercise class This enjoyable, interactive class run by physiotherapists focuses on strengthening and balance exercises to help improve function and decrease pain. Contact Cost Tue 9.30am am Thu 9.30am am 102 Queen Street, Southport All Sports Physiotherapy P Southport Sharks, Corner Musgrave and Olsen Avenue, Southport All Sports Physiotherapy P $15 $15

6 moregoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy // 69 Ozcare allied health group programs Ozcare offers a range of services and programs to community members to promote healthy, active ageing. Free Required Ozcare Allied Health P Making sense of diabetes This education program is for people with type 2 diabetes. The program focuses on understanding diabetes, following a healthy diet and exercise. Four-week program. Mon 10am-12pm Ozcare, Highfield Drive, Robina Eat it Dispel common myths surrounding a healthy diet and learn the skills to make positive changes in this four-week program. Thu 10am-11am Ozcare, Highfield Drive, Robina Appetite for change This weight management program provides the tools and understanding to initiate and maintain lifestyle changes involved in successful weight loss. Four-week program. Mon 10am-12.30pm Ozcare, Highfield Drive, Robina Chronic disease self management course This program covers managing symptoms, reducing frustration, fighting fatigue and improving communication skills to gain more out of life. Six-week program. Thu 10am-12pm Ozcare, Highfield Drive, Robina Men s health Blokes Business is a men s group covering all factors relating to men s health. This includes individual health screening and group workshops which explore the big issues affecting blokes wellbeing. Thu 12.30pm Ozcare, Highfield Drive, Robina

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