Bellingen Fitness is currently running the Exercise Right for Active Aging program. This is a national program designed for older Australians over 65.

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This program subsidises participants with funding from the Australian Government’s Move it AUS – Better Ageing Grants Program.

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Participants receive 12x group exercise classes, pre and post assessment.

Classes held at Bellingen Fitness gym, run by Exercise Physiologist, Adrian Betts​

• Wednesday 11am

• As we gain more participants extra classes may be added

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The program helps by providing subsidised and affordable exercise options, Improve quality of life and overall health, and connect participants with like-minded people in a fun and friendly setting.

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Eligibility

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The program is open to inactive older Australians over 65. Indigenous Australians who are over 55 can also enrol in the program. All Participants complete a pre-screening assessment prior to commencing the classes. This can be done face to face, or over the phone, or Telehealth.

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Suitability

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Classes are open to all abilities and levels of fitness and health condition.

They are also suitable for anyone:

• With a chronic condition, injury, or illness

• Who are on the wait list for an Australian Government Home Care package

• Not accessing allied health services through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme

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What’s included?

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• Each participant is eligible for:

• 1 x pre-exercise screening session (30mins)

• 12 x 1-hour in-person sessions

• 1 x post-assessment (30mins)

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Cost

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To access the government subsidies, we require the following co-payments by participants:

$8.00 for each one hour in-person class
$5.50 for pre-assessment and screen (30mins)

Final assessment is provided free of charge (30mins)

The subsidies apply for 12 classes only.

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How to enrol

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Participants simply need to contact Adrian or Amanda Betts:

Email- adrian@bellingenfitness.com or amanda@bellingenfitness.com
Mobile- 0421139036 or 0427188025

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Bellingen Fitness

Adrian Betts (AEP)