2021-22 Active & Healthy Guide
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ACTIVE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDE 12 JULY 2021 – 26 JUNE 2022 PROGRAM Adopt an #ICAN attitude and get involved in the broad range of free or low cost fitness, recreation and wellbeing activities offered each week across the Gold Coast. Sit down, relax and browse through this guide. You can locate an activity Healthy living has never Getting out and about, taking a beach that suits you by using the colour coded categories. walk, exploring the hinterland trails, Active Movement – I CAN BE MINDFUL Exercise Therapy – I CAN BE WELL been more important. learning to fish or even starting a yoga Tai chi 7 Mentall wellbeing 55 class can reinvigorate our souls – and In the past 18 months, Gold Yoga and meditation 11 Walk & Talk to Wellness 57 Coasters have faced some of the lead to a ‘healthier you’. Women's circle 20 Cancer support 60 toughest social and economic Our city is blessed with more than challenges in our city’s history. Meant to Move 21 Brain health and balance 62 2300 parks and 200 sports fields. The global health pandemic saw Pilates 22 Chronic disease management 63 Of these, around 590 have outdoor communities isolated for weeks and 64 play equipment for toddlers and those Dance 24 Water based therapy in some cases, months. looking to do exercise. Behind the Chair based – mobility support 65 Active Fitness – I CAN BE STRONG scenes, our award-winning Active With that isolation came mental health Group fitness 29 Active Ageing – I CAN STAY STRONG concerns for all demographics – the & Healthy program supports the Aquatic fitness 35 Active ageing 67 elderly, our youth and those living community to stay fit and healthy. 38 Active movement 68 alone. Today, we are still recovering The staff are there to offer a range of Running from this global challenge and our free to low cost activities for all ages Active & Healthy Pets 41 Gentle movement – rehab 74 City is working with a range of support and fitness levels. And there’s no Walking 42 Active Outdoors – I CAN HAVE A GO agencies to assist people to recover excuse with the program designed to and rebuild their lives. suit kids, families and seniors. Active Families – I CAN DO THIS FOR ME Mountain biking 79 Pilates fitness 45 Active sports 80 As we age, staying active is particularly The role fitness, exercise and our Mums 'n' bubs yoga 45 Water sports recreation 84 natural landscape plays in the mental important. Just ask former Chief Stroller group 45 Stand up paddle 86 wellbeing of residents has never been Lifeguard Warren Young who features more important. on our 2021 program cover. Warren is Kangatraining 46 Adaptive sport 88 photographed enjoying the beach with Baby first aid 46 Gold Coast Regional 90 his grandson Koa. Botanic Gardens Active Kids – I CAN GIGGLE AND GROW Outdoor adventures 92 In 2021, Active & Healthy is back Toddlers (1 to 5 years) 49 better than ever to help us become Skateboarding 101 Kids dance 50 fitter, stronger, healthier and most Active @home – I CAN STAY CONNECTED importantly, happier. School-aged kids (5 to 16 years) 51 Pilates, yoga and tai chi 109 Starting Strong 53 There’s no better time to start taking Fitness and sport 110 care of our health than right now. See you out there. Supporting partner Disclaimer The activities are provided by third parties, not by the City of Gold Coast. In respect of each activity, your legal relationship is with that third party provider. City of Gold Coast takes no responsibilities or liability for any damage, loss, costs, expense, liability, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, injury (including death) or dispute due Voluntary assumption of risk to or arising out of, directly or indirectly, the actions or You undertake an activity at your sole risk and acknowledge TOM TATE omissions (whether wilful, negligent or otherwise) of City and voluntarily accept the level of the risk consequent with MAYOR of Gold Coast (including any officer or employee) or any the activity. participant (including yourself) or any third-party provider. Warning Remember to check with your doctor before starting If you have any concerns regarding your fitness level, ability any exercise program if you have a history of high or skill to undertake an activity, it is recommended you seek blood pressure, heart trouble, diabetes or any other the appropriate independent advice (including medical). medical issues. NOTE: City of Gold Coast staff are not authorised to give any advice in this regard. Details are correct at date of printing – June 2021 3 CONNECT Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends and the community Active & Healthy program dates Exercise can have a positive and provide us with happiness, security, support, and a sense of purpose. All programs labelled ‘Active & Healthy’ important role in the recovery of run for 40 weeks and are offered during Being connected to others is important Qualified and supportive fitness and mental illness. Throughout the guide, Queensland school terms only. During the for our mental and physical wellbeing and wellness professionals are there to all fitness professionals who are school holidays we run a special Active & can lower anxiety and depression, help us help you connect with others, become trained in Mental Health First Aid Healthy school holiday program. regulate our emotions, lead to higher stronger, healthier and most importantly, will be identified with the icon self-esteem and empathy, and improve happier, regardless of age or ability. Activities do not run on public holidays Booking required is indicated our immune systems. and in the event of wet weather, please by BR – please contact the Active & Healthy champions contact the activity provider for advice on We need to move more, eat well, instructor or venue before you whether the class will go ahead. drink more water, and now more than The City works in partnership with attend to secure your place. sport, recreation, fitness, and wellness ever, we need to laugh more and The dates for the 2021– 22 program stay connected to help one another. industry experts across the Gold Coast are as follows: Staying positive and being physically to encourage our community to lead What are you waiting for? active is vital to a healthy you. healthier lives. The program is assessed 2021 and developed each year to ensure Term 3 Grab a towel and try out a class, what The Active & Healthy program all activities and services offered are Monday 12 July to Sunday 19 September have you got to lose? It’s normal to want acknowledges the mental health benefits delivered by qualified and experienced to feel good – embrace an #ICAN attitude Term 4 and take part in friendly, non-competitive generated through being connected fitness and wellness professionals. Those Tuesday 5 October to Sunday 12 December with others in your local community. professionals must have: activities that cater to all physical abilities The program provides a wide variety of 2022 and fitness levels. • appropriate qualifications and activities to help you to be active, whilst experience, along with a current first Term 1 Check out what’s happening at encouraging social connections. Monday 24 January to Sunday 3 April aid certificate cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy For 16 years the City of Gold Coast’s Term 2 • a current $10 million public liability Tuesday 19 April to Sunday 26 June Active & Healthy Program has delivered a insurance policy huge variety of free and low cost activities in parks, community facilities and private • a current commission for children WARNING: spaces across the Gold Coast. blue card (if working with children) • a passion to help others in the Side effects may include feeling better, sleeping better, eating better, getting community lead a healthier life. stronger, becoming more balanced and making new friends! 5 ACTIVE MOVEMENT Tai chi ACTIVE Tai chi is a healing martial art combining many movements with qi (energy), circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. Tai chi is sometimes described as MOVEMENT meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. You can feel great by finding movement that suits you. Try one of our many free Active & Healthy tai chi MONDAY 10.30am or low cost Active & Healthy classes A qualified instructor will guide you through a Carrara Free that are suitable for all ages and fitness series of movements to help promote harmony, Carrara Community Centre, levels and are designed to help you improve mobility and suppleness, and increase Nielsens Road move more, connect with others and mental alertness. Enjoy peaceful exercise and Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes have fun along the way. Across the build your strength and health with these M 0418 757 539 Gold Coast qualified instructors will easy to follow classes suitable for all ages and abilities. help you find balance and inner focus MONDAY qi gong 10.30am with tai chi, strengthen your body with MONDAY outdoor class 7.30am Oxenford $2 Pilates and discover how yoga practice Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth Helensvale Free BR Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way can benefit your breath, body and Helensvale Cultural Centre, Sir John mind. Before you know it, being active Overall Drive and Lindfield Road P 5529 8087 becomes part of your everyday life. Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0412 682 008 M 0432 951 228 MONDAY October – March 6pm MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 8.30am Burleigh Heads $3 Burleigh Heads Free Justins Park, The Esplanade Justins Park, The Esplanade (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson M 0400 335 645 M 0400 335 645 W livingchi.com.au W livingchi.com.au TUESDAY 8am MONDAY 8.45am Benowa Free Carrara Free Gold Coast Regional Botanic BE MINDFUL Emerald Lakes Park, Lakeside Drive Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road Academy of Yang Tsin Su Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0432 951 228 M 0432 951 228 TUESDAY 8.30am MONDAY 9am Main Beach Free Pimpama Free Hollindale Park, Macarthur Parade Bim’bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes GenTec M 0418 757 539 M 0468 485 097 TUESDAY 9am Mudgeeraba Free Firth Park, Somerset Drive FitLife Martial Arts M 0416 229 376 Find out what’s on near you.