Stepping on returns to Corowa

Published on 25 July 2018

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is pleased to announce the Stepping On falls prevention program will return to Corowa on Tuesday 28 August 2018.

The group runs two hours each week for seven weeks followed by a refresher session two months later. 

This free NSW Ministry of Health initiative is designed for people who are living at home and who have fallen or have a fear of falling.  

“The program helps older people keep their independence and gives them confidence in their mobility so they are able to go about their daily activities safely and without the fear of falling,” said Corowa Stepping On facilitator Cathy Crosthwaite.

The program includes simple group exercise to improve strength and balance as well as education on a range of topics such as vision, home hazards and medicines. It is also an opportunity to socialise with other participants

Stepping On has been rolled out in more than 30 communities across MLHD over the past 7 years. This will be the first program in Corowa for 2018.

Falls are a significant cost to the community and the health system with one in three people aged over 65 falling each year.

The sessions will be held at Corowa HealthOne at 10am.

For further information please call Cathy on 02 6033 7555.  To register please phone 1800 654 324.

For further information about the Stepping On Program across MLHD, please phone Carly Barnes, Active Ageing Program Leader 6080 8912.