Stepping On - Falls Prevention & Walking with Confidence Program

Service Description

Stepping On is a free, evidence-based 7-week program designed to help older women stay active, independent and confident on their feet. The program is for women aged 60 years and over who have had a recent fall or who are concerned about or fearful of falling. Across the seven weeks, we’ll explore practical ways to reduce your risk of falls and build your confidence. The program includes gentle strength and balance exercises as well as information and discussion about topics including safe movement, home and community safety, footwear, vision, medications and other factors that can affect your risk of falling. Stepping On is a 7-week program, rather than a casual drop-in group. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions so they can get the most from the program. Program details When: Tuesdays, 10am–12pm Dates: 27 October – 8 December Duration: 7 weeks Cost: Free Location: Blue Mountains Women’s Health & Resource Centre, Katoomba Who is the program for? To participate, you need to: - be a woman aged 60 years or over; and - have experienced a recent fall, or have a fear or concern about falling. There are some additional eligibility considerations to make sure Stepping On is the right and safe program for you. How to register Please complete the registration form to express your interest in participating. After we receive your details, a member of our team will contact you for a short conversation. We’ll ask you some questions about your health, mobility and falls history, explain more about what the program involves and make sure Stepping On is suitable for you. Submitting an expression of interest does not automatically confirm your place in the program. We’ll confirm your place with you after this conversation. If you're unsure whether Stepping On is right for you, you're very welcome to express your interest and talk it through with us.