How do I join a class?

Call our friendly staff on 1300 444 663 for more information.
To find out more about class times, please see the timetables below.

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Age Well Fitness

Age Well Fitness is a group class for older adults that helps maintain and improve physical health, social connections, and overall wellbeing.

Our one hour classes are held in a group setting, with an individually tailored exercise plan for each participant that focuses on boosting energy, strength, flexibility and balance, ensuring all participants get the most out of the class. Age Well Fitness is delivered under the supervision of a qualified exercise physiologist.

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Dance for Balance

Dancing is a great way to improve fitness and mobility, and increase balance and coordination.

Our Bachata Latin dance class is fun, low impact, and perfect for beginners. You can learn on your own or with a partner.

Our one hour classes are delivered by a qualified physiotherapist and dance enthusiast, and is specifically designed with older adults in mind.

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Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is perfect for people who want to increase the speed of recovery after orthopaedic surgery, to assist with back pain and arthritis, or to increase strength, balance and overall wellbeing, without placing extra strain on their joints.

Our one hour group sessions are delivered in a therapeutically heated pool, under the direct supervision of a qualified physiotherapist, who provides exercise programs tailored to suit individual needs.

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Strength and Balance

Strength and Balance classes are designed to challenge a person’s overall strength and balance, in a fun and friendly group setting.

Perfect for those wanting to feel steadier on their feet or make daily tasks, like getting out of a chair, feel a little easier. These one hour classes are lead by a qualified physiotherapist and are perfect for all fitness levels.

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Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an evidence-based therapy that integrates body and mind. The graceful movements, deep breathing and relaxation techniques are designed to enhance balance flexibility, strength, and mental wellbeing.

Our fun and gentle Tai Chi classes go for one hour, and are run by a qualified Tai Chi instructor. Our Tai Chi classes are suitable for all fitness levels.

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Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is adapted from traditional yoga, with poses and stretches using a chair for balance or sitting. Our low impact classes are suitable for individuals at all levels of experience.

Chair Yoga has many benefits, including improved balance, flexibility, pain management and circulation, as well as stress reduction and improved mental health and wellbeing. Our one hour classes are coordinated by an occupational therapist and our social work team.

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Upper Limb Therapy

Our upper limb exercise class focuses on maintaining and improving
strength, flexibility, and function of the shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands,
with tailored exercises to support everyday movements such as lifting,
reaching, and gripping.

Our one hour clinic and group sessions are delivered under the direct
supervision of a qualified occupational therapist, who provides exercise
programs tailored to suit individual needs and abilities.

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Seated Strength

Keep strong and confident– all without getting up from your seat!

Led by a qualified Physiotherapist, this low-risk program focuses on gentle, controlled movements to help build up strength and support everyday activities, all from the comfort of a chair.

This group is suitable for wheelchair users.

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“I was sitting at home 24/7. One of the Helping Hand coordinators suggested I attend this social group. They pick me up, we have a lovely lunch and I’m home by 4pm. I look forward to Fridays, I’ve come out of my shell.“

Annette

Helping Hand social group participant

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If you need more information you can call one of our friendly team members now, or request a callback at a preferred time.

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Advice about Help at Home

Female reception staff member on phone call respite care

The cost of Help at Home depends on your assessed needs, funding type, services used and any personal contribution. Some people may access government-funded support through My Aged Care, while others may pay privately. Costs can vary for personal care, cleaning, nursing, transport, allied health and respite.

Next step: Contact Helping Hand for more information or visit My Aged Care for official funding information.

Yes. Helping Hand can arrange residential care home tours by appointment. Visiting a home can help you understand the environment, rooms, shared spaces, lifestyle activities and whether the home feels right for you or your family member. Entry requirements may change depending on current health or government advice. Virtual tours are also available for some homes on the residential care locations page.

Next step: Call 1300 653 600 or book a tour online.

Contact Helping Hand’s Home Care Services team for questions about your account, invoices or services. Keep your Client ID details nearby so the team can help quickly.

Next step: Call Helping Hand on 1300 444 663 or use the enquiry pathway on the website.

Transition Care, also known as TCP, offers up to 12 weeks of short-term support to help older people recover safely after a hospital stay. Support may include physiotherapy, personal care, nursing and help returning home. Hospital staff can help arrange an assessment while you are still an inpatient, or you can contact My Aged Care yourself.

Next step: Speak with hospital discharge staff as early as possible, call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422, or contact Helping Hand to discuss available home support options.

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) provides entry-level support, while Support at Home is the government program for people with more ongoing or complex support needs. CHSP may help with basic services such as cleaning, transport or social support. Support at Home can include a broader range of services based on assessed needs and funding approval.

Next step: Visit My Aged Care for official eligibility and assessment information.