UC Health Clinics Function Focus is an exercise and mobility class aimed at individuals looking to retain their independence and improve functionality. These programs are conducted in a group environment monitored by accredited exercise Physiologists and Exercise Physiology students. The classes cater for individuals with:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Cardiorespiratory disease
• Metabolic conditions
• Neurological and neuromuscular impairments
• Conditions of ageing
• Other chronic and complex pathologies

Please visit the website or contact UC Health Clinics on (02) 6201 5843 and healthclinic [at] canberra.edu.au for more information.

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest free walking network and offers Australians multiple ways to walk, both as individuals and in groups, along with a virtual community of walkers who track their activity online.

Walking groups can be any size and groups walk at various times, days, distances and levels of difficulty with all participants encouraged to walk at their own pace. Volunteer Walk Organisers decide the route, times and days for the walks, act as the main point of contact for group members and help the Heart Foundation stay in touch with walkers.

Heart Foundation Walking is designed to help people enjoy regular physical activity. The program provides:

• An easy, accessible way to stay physically active
• Social contact and community spirit
• A safe way to be healthy
• Regular newsletters and health information
• Encouragement and incentives to stay motivated
• Invitations to special walk events

Please visit the website or contact Heart Foundation Walking on 13 11 12 and walking [at] heartfoundation.org.au for more information.

Diet Therapy Canberra offer a range of professional services including individual nutrition and special diet counselling, resting metabolic measurement, body composition analysis, weight management program, nutrigenomix (DNA) testing and online consultation.

They are experienced in providing strategies and motivation to address the following health concerns:

• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Weight management and food intolerance
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Please visit the website or contact Diet Therapy Canberra on 0424 441 633 or mariame.iraki [at] diettherapy.com.au for more information.

Feed Your Future Dietetics offer a range of services including:

• Workplace nutrition evaluation
• Healthy workplace strategic planning
• Family home nutrition evaluation
• Collaborative meal planning
• Food shopping guidance
• Mobile dietetic consultation
• Fitness and nutrition education

Please visit the website or contact Feed Your Future Dietetics on 1300 552 497 and ashleigh [at] feedyourfuturedietetics.com for more information.

Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic offer strength and conditioning classes and one-on-one sessions to assist with reducing muscle loss, injury risk, arthritic pain and body fat while improving bone density and increasing metabolic rates.

Please visit the website or contact Belconnen Physiotherapy Clinic on (02) 6251 3487 and belconnen [at] physiotherapyclinic.net.au for more information.

Arthritis ACT Strength and Balance is an entry level exercise program designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength and confidence in completing everyday tasks. The program is run over 10 sessions at locations in Kaleen, Weston Creek and Tuggeranong.

They also conduct a weekly casual class at Arthritis ACT in Bruce.

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

Capital Hydrotherapy provide a range of services to assist with the following chronic health conditions, including:

• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chronic pain (Fibromyalgia, lower back pain)
• Arthritis
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Heart disease
• Occupational rehabilitation and Worker’s Compensation clients
• Joint replacement and reconstruction
• Spinal surgery or neurosurgery
• Falls prevention, poor balance
• Stiffness, muscular weakness,
• Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease and other neurological conditions

They also offer a range of group hydrotherapy classes, including Hydrolates.

Please visit the website or contact Capital Hydrotherapy [on (02) 6156 2223 and reception [at] capitalhydrotherapy.com.au for more information.

Higher Function Physiotherapy offer exercise physiology services with accredited exercise physiologists who specialise in the prescription of exercises to assist with the prevention and management of chronic health conditions. Exercise can assist with injury prevention, rehabilitation of chronic injuries and sports specific strength and conditioning.

Higher Function Physiotherapy exercise physiology services can assist with the following chronic health conditions:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Osteoporosis
• Obesity
• Neurological conditions
• Depression
• Persistent pain

Please visit the website or contact Higher Function Physiotherapy on (02) 6262 9664 and reception [at] higherfunction.com.au for more information.

Canberra Injury Management Centre (CIMC) exercise physiology programmes take a holistic and individualised approach to exercise prescription to assist clients to regain endurance, strength, control and mobility after injury or surgery, or to manage chronic health conditions.

CIMC exercise physiology can assist with treatment of the following health concerns:

• Chronic pain
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Cancer recovery
• Cardio-respiratory conditions
• Exercise for older adults (including mobility enhancement, falls prevention and osteoarthritis)

Please visit the website or contact CIMC on (02) 6230 0200 and cimc [at] netspace.net.au for more information.

Weston Creek Community Centre (WCCC) offer a range of physical activity classes, including:

• Beginners Yoga and Meditation
• Fitball class
• Heart Beat, a safe and gentle physical activity program
• Inform PT, a Pilates exercise program
• Mature Fitness
• Tai Chi and Qigong
• Zumba Gold, a lower impact Latin-inspired dance fitness-party suitable for active older adults and those returning to a fitness program

Please visit the website or contact WCCC on (02) 6288 1144 and info [at] westonccentre.org.au for more information.