Strength Training for Older Adults

Useful Information

Strong and Steady Warburton Brochure (PDF, 871KB)

Strong and Steady Warburton Brochure (DOC, 16MB)

Strong and Steady Healesville Brochure (PDF, 868KB)

Strong and Steady Healesville Brochure (DOC, 11MB)

Group Times

Monday: 11am – 12 noon (Healesville)

Thursday: 9am – 10am (Warburton Sports Ground)

Friday: 11am – 12 noon (Healesville)

The Strength Training program at Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health is a low impact, individual workout program that is conducted in a group setting. The program is specifically designed to assist people with increasing their muscle mass for better balance, stability and flexibility. It is suitable for those with diabetes, arthritis, chronic joint injury and heart disease.

All participants need to undergo a physiotherapy assessment prior to commencing the Strength Training Program.
Please contact our Service Coordinators by calling 1300 130 381 to arrange an appointment.

Eligability Criteria

Priority is given to health care card and pension card holders, as well as low income earners.

Frequently asked questions

Healesville Hospital and Yarra Valley Health

Address

377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, 3777 

and

2475 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction 3797
Contact

P: 1300 130 381 F: 5962 1458 E: communityhealth@easternhealth.org.au
Hours

Monday: 11am – 12pm (Healesville)

Thursday: 9am – 10am (Warburton Sports Ground)

Friday: 12pm – 1pm (Healesville)