What is Active and Healthy?
What is Active and Healthy?
Active and Healthy is an online directory of community-based programs for people aged 50 years and over. It includes general physical activity programs and physical activity programs aimed at preventing falls.
The directory is searchable, enabling NSW residents to find exercise programs in their area.
The Active and Healthy website also contains evidence-based health information for older adults. It includes advice about:
- the benefits of physical activity and ways to move more in everyday life
- strategies that can help lower the risk of falling
- the benefits of healthy eating and creating healthy habits.
How do I find an exercise program in my local area in NSW?
How do I find an exercise program in my local area in NSW?
There are three simple steps to finding an exercise program in your local area:
- Go to Find an Exercise Program
- Enter a search distance in the Distance field underneath. The system will automatically default to 5km (recommended) but you can choose between 5km and 100km if you wish.
- Click the Search Programs button.
If no programs are available you may wish to consider widening your search by adjusting the Distance field to a greater distance.
If you receive a large number of responses you may wish to refine your search by adjusting the Distance field to a smaller distance.
You can search the directory specifically for fall prevention programs through the filter function. All programs registered as a fall prevention program will have the “FP” symbol next to its listing.
How do I print my search results?
How do I print my search results?
Printing off the results of your Active and Healthy search can give you a snapshot of the physical activity programs in your local area.
The printed version of your search results will include the name of the program, address and contact information.
Follow these steps to print your search results:
- Go to Find an Exercise Program.
- Fill out your location and select the distance from the location you wish to search.
- Click “Search Programs”.
- This will take you to the search results for your chosen area.
- Click the blue printer icon at the top of your search results.
How can I get a free copy of Staying active and on your feet?
How can I get a free copy of Staying active and on your feet?
Staying active and on your feet, a NSW Health publication, is a detailed resource for older people. It’s a useful, practical guide for anyone over the age of 50, containing:
- safety checklists
- home exercises
- other helpful falls prevention information.
People who live in NSW can order the English version of the booklet for free. If you live outside NSW, you can download a PDF of the booklet and have it printed. The booklets are also available for download in Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese.
Click here to order your free printed copy of Staying active and on your feet.