Event details
Throughout October, the Y at Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities is offering free community sessions to celebrate and support seniors in our community. Activities include chair yoga, an active movers class, adult gymnastics and a falls prevention workshop.
Falls prevention session
A practical, interactive workshop exploring movements and strategies to prevent falls and improve mobility.
Topics include:
- Staying active to remain physically and mentally strong
- Building muscle strength, balance and core stability
- Safe ways to get up from a chair or the floor
- Improving mobility and functional reach
- Recognising personal risk factors and health conditions
- Considering the role of medications, lighting and vision
- Boosting motivation by choosing enjoyable activities
- Suitable for all fitness levels, no prior experience needed.
Bookings necessary.
Accessibility in this space
- accessible parking
- accessible drop-off area
- automatic doors
- ramp access from car park
- clear signage
- accessible toilets with tactile signage
- quiet areas
- wide passageways
- area for assistance animals.
This event is part of the 2025 Boroondara Seniors Festival. Explore all Seniors Festival events happening in Boroondara.
This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.
Contact
Phoebe Di Tommaso