Centre for Population Health

Free local exercise programs
Find local physical activity and falls prevention programs and information for older adults.

Features of the directory

• exercise descriptions
• cost
• leadership qualifications
• private health insurance rebates
• class times
• transport options
• healthcare clearance requirements
• ability to filter for free classes

Healthy Ageing online learning modules and home-based exercise circuits

Healthy lifestyle and exercise resources to help older adults make small, achievable lifestyle changes, learning at their own pace.

The free resources include:

• 8 online learning modules with quizzes
• 2 online exercise circuits for beginners
• 8 factsheets with helpful tips and information
• exercise manual and logbook

Access the resources

All NSW older adults have access to free phone and online health coaching through the Get Healthy Service.

The Get Healthy Service offers coaching and online support to help make lifestyle changes and reach your health goals.

The program can support you to:

• eat healthy
• get active
• reduce alcohol
• reach and maintain healthy weight
• stay active during and after cancer treatment

For more information on the Get Healthy Service or to register for the program, phone 1300 806 258 or visit the website

Receive a free challenge pack to help improve your balance and strength at home. For people 60 and over.

What is involved?

• Four simple moves for your balance and strength
• Participants can do it at home anytime
• For Western Sydney residents

Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Maltese, Nepalese, Persian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese languages. More about the Stable and Able Challenge

To order a Stable and Able pack:
Email: [email protected]

• Community transport - a service for eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs, or those who have limited access to public transport.
• Fall prevention resources for patients and carers (NSW Clinical Excellence Commission)
• Free local exercise programs (Active and Healthy NSW Health)
• My Aged Care for help around the house or looking into aged care homes
• Safe Exercise at Home developed by Australian clinicians and physiotherapists