Decrease Your Falls Risk, Improve Your Strength & Mobility

Stepping On is a 7-week, evidence-based program designed specifically for adults aged 65 and older (45 and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults).

The program aims to:

  • Reduce your risk of falls
  • Help you gain the confidence needed to maintain your independence and stay active.

The program is led by experienced Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Occupational Therapists, who will provide supervised exercise sessions and education.

Studies show that, after engaging with Stepping On, older adults:

  • Improved their walking speed
  • Improved their balance
  • Improved their confidence
  • Decreased their risk of falling

And 98% of participants said they would recommend the program to others!

Simply put, older adults love the Stepping On program.

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*Not all exercises in the general exercise video above are included in the Stepping On Program

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Why Choose Stepping On?

Falling is NOT an inevitable part of aging! While it’s true that the risk of falling increases as we age due to changes in vision, balance, and strength, these risks can be effectively managed.

Research shows that targeted interventions, such as those provided in the Stepping On Program, can significantly reduce the likelihood of falls.

By participating in exercises that improve strength and balance, making adjustments to your home environment, and becoming more aware of how certain medications can affect your stability, you can take proactive steps to protect yourself from falls.

What sets Stepping On apart is its holistic approach to fall prevention. Participants benefit not only from physical exercises but also from expert advice on vision, medication management, and home safety, all tailored to address the unique challenges faced by older adults. The supportive group environment encourages social interaction, making the program as enjoyable as it is effective.

By completing the program, participants often experience a renewed sense of independence and a significant boost in confidence, empowering them to engage more fully in their daily activities.

Physiotherapist and aged care client doing balance exercises for falls prevention

Who Can Join the Program?

  • Are you 65 years or older? (or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and 45 years or older?)
  • Are you able to walk independently, or with a walking stick or walker?
  • Are you fearful of falling or have had a fall recently?

If you answered YES to all of these, this program is for you!

The cost of the program is $199* for the 7 weeks.

*Program accessible with My Aged Care funding.

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Group Exercise Program

We partner with community aged care & retirement villages

 

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What You’ll Learn

Strength and Balance Exercises

Two female seniors holding dumbbells

What exercises you should do to build strength and balance.

Home Safety

Clinician assisting an aged care client to walk

Tips for identifying and mitigating fall hazards in the home.

Vision and Balance

Couple of older adults doing upper body exercises with a theraband

Understanding how vision changes can affect balance and ways to compensate.

Medication Management

Dietitian holding nutritional supplements

How certain medications can increase fall risk and what to do about it.

Safe Footwear Choices

Close up of a shoe sole, focusing on the non slip grip

Selecting the right shoes to prevent slips and trips.

Community Safety

Physiotherapist and older adult smiling while taking a selfie

Strategies for staying safe and confident while out and about.

Register for the Stepping On Program Today!

Take the first step towards a safer and more active lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I know if this program is right for me?

    The Stepping On Program is suitable for you if you answer YES to the following:

    • Are you 65 years or older? (or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and 45 years or older?)
    • Are you able to walk independently, or with a walking stick or walker?
    • Are you fearful of falling or have had a fall recently?
  • How are the sessions funded?

    We have various options to assist with the costs of the program and currently partner with aged care providers, private health insurers and private paying clients looking to achieve their health goals.

    Reach out to our team for more information.

  • Where do you offer the sessions?

    We run programs across the Central Coast & Hunter in many suburbs!

    Reach out to our team to find a location near you.

  • How long is each session?

    Each session of the Stepping On Program lasts for two hours, and the program runs for seven consecutive weeks.

  • What should I wear to the sessions?

    Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for easy movement during exercise activities!