Join the Stepping On program!
Stepping On is a 7-week fall prevention program for adults aged 65 years and over and Aboriginal adults aged 45 years and over.
- The program will help you learn how to reduce your risk of falling and how to maintain your independence.
- Stepping On includes gentle group exercise to improve your balance and educational talks from experts.
- Topics covered include home hazards, community safety, managing your medications and more.
- No prior knowledge or exercise experience is required!
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Register for Stepping On below.
What's included in the program?
What's included in the program?
The Stepping On program includes:
- Weekly, 2-hour group sessions
- Educational talks from experts
- Gentle group exercise to improve balance
- Weekly handouts and an exercise manual
Who is the program for?
Who is the program for?
Stepping On is for older adults who:
- Are 65 years and over, or 45 years and over for Aboriginal adults
- Have had a recent fall or are fearful of falling
- Are living independently in the community (i.e. not in a nursing home)
- Are able to walk safely inside their home without a walking aid
How do I sign up?
How do I sign up?
To register for Stepping On click here to complete the online registration form.
Once you have completed your registration, your local Stepping On Coordinator will contact you when a program is available near you.
When does the program run?
When does the program run?
Programs are run throughout the year on an as-needed basis.
Once you complete your online registration, a Stepping On team member will contact you when there is a program available in your local area. Please note that programs run for 7-weeks and it may take some time for a program to become available near you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MOH-ActiveAgeing@health.nsw.gov.au.
Is there a program near me?
Is there a program near me?
Stepping On programs are run on an as-needed basis and are organised by Local Health Districts. To search for a Stepping On program in your local area, follow the below steps:
- Click here to view the Local Health District map
- Look at the map to see which Local Health District you live in
- Click on the relevant Local Health District link below the map
- Filter the search results by 'Stepping On'
Alternatively, you can click here to register for the Stepping On program and be notified when a program is available in your local area.