Resources: Courses
The NSW Falls Prevention Network neither endorses or supports any courses listed on this website. They are provided for information purposes only.
Active Ageing Australia – Easy Moves for Active Ageing (EMAA)
This course provides a practical, simple formula for the delivery of quality physical activity programs in a variety of settings. It is delivered as an External Study Guide, followed by a Two Day Training format of lectures, demonstrations, practical sessions and assessments conducted by health professionals experienced in the field of aged care, and conducted throughout Australia. This is a suitable training course for staff conducting exercise classes, and personal care-workers and therapy assistants implementing rehabilitation programs in residential aged care services.
Fitness Australia & Fitnation - Older. Fitter. Better. Exercise for Older People
Movement matters has developed a series of 3 hour workshops based on the current “best practice” exercise prescription recommendations related to falls prevention and the older adult with many new practical ideas covering specific exercise / balance aspects that can be applied in the work place.The workshops are designed for allied health and fitness professionals who have experience working with older adults wishing to acquire the information and skills to undertake appropriate graded falls prevention exercise programs in different settings and for different target groups. (3 CEC per workshop).
If you are interested in finding out more about the training options please contact:
Sally Castell c/o “Movement Matters”
PO Box 712 Gladesville NSW 1675
Phone & Fax: (02) 9816 3199
Email: secas@optusnet.com.au
The George Institute for Global Health, Falls Prevention in the Older Person – Online Course