Exercises
Walking Groups
Gym Programs
- Men Living Stronger - Light Weights Gym Program
- Women Living Stronger - Light Weights Gym Program
- Women Only Gym Group
- Youth Gym
Water Exercise Programs
- Water Exercise Group
- Self Help Water Exercise Group - City Baths
- Self Help Water Exercise Group - Collingwood Leisure Centre (Thursdays)
- Self Help Water Exercise Group - Collingwood Leisure Centre (Tuesdays)
- Self Help Water Exercise Group - MECRS
- Women's Water Exercise Group
Older People
Various
- Simple Yoga Group
- Diverse Culture Group - Tai Chi
WALKING GROUPS
Collingwood Walking Group
Tired of walking by yourself? Do you suffer from aches & pains, arthritis, back pain or just need some more motivation to get out there and start?
Our walking groups take in the pleasant surrounds of our various suburbs and the walks last approx 45 to 60 minutes. Throughout the year groups also have outings to walk in different locations. We welcome new members at any time.
Collingwood
| Venue: | Meet in foyer of NYCH Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Mondays at 9:30am |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: |
Sharon Malcolm 9411 4333 |
Indo-Chinese Walking Group
This enthusiastic group meets every morning from Monday to Friday.
| Venue: | Carlton Baths, 248 Rathdowne Street (near Princes St) |
| Time: | Daily — Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 8:30am |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: |
Bich Ha 9349 7333 Sinh Khien 9347 2645 |
GYM PROGRAMS
All our Gym Programs require an assessment by one of our physiotherapists prior to commencing.
Stronger Living - Light Weights Gym Program for men and women
The Stronger Living Gym Program provides a safe and fun environment in which to exercise and increase strength and fitness. The program is aimed at women and men aged over 50 years, who have osteoporosis or diabetes, or who just want to improve strength and balance to accomplish daily tasks and maintain optimum health. New members are always welcome to join.
Assessment by our physiotherapist prior to starting is essential.
| Venue: |
Community Gym Collingwood Housing Estate 253 Hoddle Street (Groundfloor) |
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| Time: | Every Wednesday | WOMEN: 2:00pm - 3:00pm | MEN: 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Cost: | Gold coin donation | ||
| Contact: |
Chris Lane Ph: 9411 4317 |
Women Only Gym Group
A women only gym group open to women of all ages and from all backgrounds, however, priority is given to refugee women. Blinds cover all windows to ensure privacy. Come along and improve your strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness and general health and wellbeing in a fun and positive environment. Assessment by our Physiotherapist prior to starting is essential.
| Venue: |
Community Gym Collingwood Housing Estate 253 Hoddle Street (Groundfloor) |
| Time: | Thursdays, 1:30pm to 3pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact: |
Rebecca Verduci 9411 3531 |
Youth Gym
For people between 12 and 18 years of age.
| Venue: |
Community Gym Collingwood Housing Estate 253 Hoddle Street (Groundfloor) |
| Time: | Wednesdays, 4pm to 5pm |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Contact: |
Ross Green Ph: 9411 4333 or Alissa Walsh Ph: 9411 4333 or 0417 014 487 |
WATER EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Classes are held in warm water, for fun and fitness, relaxation, to improve mobility and for management of aches and pains. Water exercises are open to everyone. Classes are conducted by a NYCH physiotherapist or a trained volunteer, and are held in different venues.
All our Water Exercise classes require an assessment by one of our physiotherapists prior to commencing. When making the physio appointment please advise that it is for a 'water exercise assessment'.
Water Exercise Group
| Venue: | Collingwood Leisure Centre Turnbull Street, Clifton Hill |
| Transport: |
Limited and one-way only: from NYCH Collingwood, 365 Hoddle Street to Collingwood Leisure Centre. Please discuss with group facilitator prior to attendance. |
| Time: |
Every Friday Group 1: from 2:30pm to 3:15pm Group 2: from 3:15pm to 4:00pm |
| Cost: | Pool entry fee - but free for Senior Citizens & residents of the City of Yarra |
| Contact: |
Rebecca Verduci Ph: 9411 3531 |
Self Help Water Exercise Group - City Baths
The 45 minutes session is run by trained volunteers.
| Venue: | City Baths, Swanston Street (between Victoria & Franklin Streets) |
| Time: | Thursdays at 9.30am |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Firth 9349 7333 |
Self Help Water Exercise Group - Collingwood Leisure Centre - Tuesdays
This group is run by volunteers trained at the Arthritis Foundation.
It is open to men and women of all ages and runs for 45 minutes.
| Venue: | Collingwood Leisure Centre Turnbull Street, Clifton Hill |
| Time: | Thursdays at 8.30am |
| Cost: | Fee for pool entry |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Firth 9349 7333 |
Self Help Water Exercise Group - Collingwood Leisure Centre - Thursdays
This group is run by volunteers trained at the Arthritis Foundation.
It is open to men and women of all ages and runs for 45 minutes.
| Venue: | Collingwood Leisure Centre Turnbull Street, Clifton Hill |
| Time: | Tuesdays at 8.15am |
| Cost: | Entry fee for pool |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Firth Ph: 9349 7333 |
Self Help Water Exercise Group - MECRS
This 45 minute session is run by trained volunteers at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus in Parkville (Formerly Mount Royal Hospital and formerly Melbourne Extended Care).
| Venue: |
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Park Campus Poplar Road, Parkville 3052 |
| Transport: | |
| Time: | Mondays at 1pm |
| Cost: | $4 per session |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Firth 9349 7333 |
Women's Water Exercise Group
A women only class, open to women of all ages and from all backgrounds, however, it is targeted at women who not normally use pool facilities due to their cultural/religious background. A physiotherapist or trained volunteer will guide the sessions.
| Venue: | City Baths, Swanston Street (between Victoria & Franklin Streets) |
| Transport: | Available from (and back to) NYCH Collingwood Centre |
| Time: | Tuesdays, 3:00pm to 3:45pm |
| Cost: | $2.50 includes transport & pool entry |
| Contact: |
Kath Fraatz 9411 4333 |
OLDER PEOPLE
Exercise to Music for Older Adults Group
Do you want to increase your mobility, energy and general wellbeing to the sounds of 'rhythm and swing' under the guidance of a trained instructor? Then this group is for you.
| Venue: | Community Hall, 140 Brunswick St, Ftzroy |
| Time: | Wednesdays, 10:30am to 11:30am |
| Cost: | $2 donation |
| Contact: |
Vivian Petre 9411 3555 |
VARIOUS
Simple Yoga Group
The Simple Yoga class uses gentle exercises for strength, balance and flexibility, as well as relaxation of the body & mind. Please note an assessment by our physiotherapist is required prior to joining the group.
| Venue: | Carlton Centre, 622 Lygon Street, Cnr Princes Street |
| Time: | Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm |
| Cost: | Donation |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Firth 9349 7333 |
Diverse Culture Group
People from all walks of life meet for a 45 minute session of Tai Chi followed by sharing lunch together.
| Venue: | Collingwood Neighbourhood House, Groundfloor, 253 Hoddle Street (groundfloor) |
| Time: | Tuesdays, 12 midday to 2pm |
| Cost: | $1 |
| Contact: |
Bich Ha 9349 7333 Nga Diep 9417 4856 |