North Yarra Community Health
Groups & Activities

Exercises

Walking Groups

Gym Programs

Water Exercise Programs

Older People

Various

 

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)
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