Locating PA opportunities for people aged 50+

Programs in multiple locations and for specific conditions

NSW ACTIVE & HEALTHY

Active and Healthy is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health and is a searchable data base of group exercise opportunities for people aged 50+. Also includes consumer information on physical activity and falls prevention.

Lungs in Action

A community-based exercise program specifically designed to help people living with a chronic lung disease be physically active. The lung foundation also offers pulmonary rehabilitation classes.

Heart Foundation walking groups

The NSW Heart Foundation conducts community walking groups in more than 270 locations across NSW.

Uniting Care Seniors Gym

Uniting Care runs seniors gyms in six locations in NSW.

Exercise programs for seniors - Sydney LHD

SHARE is a provider of physical activity opportunities for residents of South Eastern and Sydney South West Area Health Service.

Suitable for people aged 50+

Inner West Council

Active Seniors

Information on local council activities for active seniors in the Inner West council area. You can download the Active and Connected booklet or search by activity type on the website. .

Information on local council activities for active seniors in the Canada Bay council area.

Canada Bay Council

Active Seniors

City of Sydney Council Active Seniors

Information on local council activities for active seniors in the Sydney City council area. You will need to scroll down the page to view listings of group exercise options or search the whats on section.

Canterbury Bankstown Council Active Seniors

In the Canterbury Bankstown Council area, look on their website for information in the section on aquatic Centres and the Active Canterbury Bankstown newsletters. Activities may also be run by various community centres eg the Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association which has a regular seniors program.

Exercise programs for seniors - Northern Sydney LHD

NSLHD Lifestyle classes

Healthy lifestyle classes for residents of NSLHD Lifestyle classes are provided by the Northern Sydney Health Promotion Unit . Download the term brochure or email or call for information.

North Sydney Council

Active Seniors

In Northern Sydney Council you may need to check out the listings of whats on at each of the various community centres listed on their website ( see sidebar menu on their website). In this council area a significant program for active seniors is delivered by the NSLHD Health Promotion Unit.

Ryde Council

Active Seniors

Information on activities for seniors in the Ryde council area. Look for regular events and classes for seniors.