Stay Active Program Brochure(PDF, 1MB)
Stay Active (Mandarin) Brochure(PDF, 833KB)
Your health is one of the foundations of a good life, and varies for each individual.
Our team offers access to a broad range of classes and fitness activities aimed at maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. These activities provide opportunities to improve your strength and flexibility.
Who is eligible?
The City of Burnside Home Support Program Stay Active services are funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).
To be eligible for services, you must be aged 65 years or older or 50 years or older if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Before you can receive services you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. My Aged Care will determine the services you are eligible for and then provide you with referral codes for these services. To access our Stay Active services you will require a Social Support Group referral code from My Aged Care. To commence services, please phone us with your referral code.
Your wellbeing is our priority and as such, if you wish to take part, some activities and classes will require you to complete a medical clearance form prior to your first session.
How can we help?
If you would like any more information about. health and wellness activities, our friendly team is here to answer any questions you might have and connect you with the classes you choose.
Fitness: 8366 4144
Enjoy maintaining and improving your fitness with group classes run by a qualified personal trainer.
These small group fitness classes are designed to help you achieve your personal goals. The training is a circuit class combining strength, cardio and flexibility workouts, followed by a relaxing cool down and stretch.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
When: Wednesdays - Various times
Where: Wellness Centre, Burnside Community Centre
Duration: 1 Hour
Contact: 8366 4144
Increase your strength, balance, flexibility and muscle tone with weekly group Pilates classes.
Beginners welcome.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
When: 10.45 am - 11.45 am Wednesdays
Where: Burnside Community Centre
Contact: 8366 4144
Enjoy a non-contact, non-competitive boxing group to improve your fitness, strength and coordination.
This weekly boxing group is tailored to the older adult and run by qualified fitness instructors. This program teaches boxing movements with a goal of improved fitness, strength and reactive responses.
If you are living with Parkinson’s disease, we encourage you to attend, as it has been shown that boxing can help build and maintain strength, endurance and balance.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
When: 2 pm - 3 pm Tuesdays
Where: Wellness Centre, Burnside Community Centre
Contact: 8366 4144
The City of Burnside holds contemporary dance classes for older people with a focus on balance, fitness and coordination. Beginners welcome.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
When: 10 am - 11.15 am Wednesdays
12 pm - 1.15pm Fridays
Where: Masonic Hall, 1 Fisher Street, Tusmore
Contact: 8366 4144
Improve your strength and balance with group yoga. These group yoga classes are designed for the older adult. Beginners welcome.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
When: 11.45 am - 12.45pm Fridays
Where: Community Hall, Burnside Civic Centre
Contact: 8366 4144