15 July 2024 - Covid and Gastro Update

Alwyndor Covid and Gastro Update

Chi Ball

Our Chi Ball group incorporates Tai Chi, dance, yoga and Feldenkrais. It works to improve your balance and strength while reducing stress and anxiety through a guided meditation.
Instructor with ball

Who is this group for?

  • People without cognitive impairment
  • Independently mobile with no aid

What happens in the group?

You will follow the instructions from our trained therapists. In the group you will participate in:

  • Warm up
  • Exercises that are low-impact using movements from Tai Chi – Qi Gong, dance, yoga, Pilates and Feldenkrais
  • Guided meditation
  • Exercises are completed in standing, seated and floor based positions (clients have option of floor based OR seated)
  • Cool down and stretching

When is the class?

  • Wednesday 1pm -2.15pm

Please call ahead to book.

Where?

Alwyndor
52 Dunrobin Road,
Hove SA 5048

Benefits of the class

  • Improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility
  • Improve physical and emotional health and wellbeing
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Enhance social and peer group connections

Other information

  • Requires initial assessment with a physiotherapist
  • Group leader is a trained physiotherapist or allied health assistant
  • All clients have an annual review with the physiotherapist (or more frequently at the request of the client or the group leader)
  • Group meet for coffee monthly
Who is eligible for Therapy and Wellness services?

Therapy and Wellness Services funded through the Department of Health are for people who are over 65, no longer working and who have registered with My Aged Care.

Private services are available to anyone.

What type of referral do I need for Therapy and Wellness services?

We accept referrals from My Aged Care for funded services through the Department of Health. We accept GPs, medical specialists, other allied health professionals, carers and self referrals for private services.

For more information, please contact our Customer Care team on 8177 3200.

What happens if I am unable attend the class?

If you are booked in for a class and can’t attend, you must let us know so the place can be given to another client.

If we don’t hear from you after 4 weeks, you will be placed on the “Waitlist” if:

  • There is non-attendance in a class for 4 weeks or more without notification.
  • If you have advised us you will be away for more than 4 weeks in a row.
  • If you are unwell and cannot attend and this stops you from attending 4 weeks in a row.

When you are ready to return to your class, PLEASE contact Customer Care to discuss your position on the waitlist, as just turning up may result in being turned away if the class is already full.

Do I need to make a booking for therapy or group wellness sessions?

Yes, bookings are required. If you require an urgent appointment, please contact our Customer Care Team on 8177 3200 and we can do our best to fit you in at the earliest time available.

What do I need to bring to a group class?

For our groups, all equipment is supplied. It is recommended to bring a water bottle to keep hydrated and a towel if you prefer.

If there is something specific you are required to bring our Therapy and Wellness team will contact you.

If you are a private client, your private health care card will be required upon payment.

We request that all clients bring their Medicare cards with them for their first visit.

How much does a class/session cost?

Fees will vary depending on whether you are a private client or receive government subsidies.

For information regarding our fees for Therapy and Wellness services or a group, please contact our Customer Care team at 8177 3200.

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