ACTIVE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE GUIDE 13 JULY 2020 – 27 JUNE 2021 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 Mayor’s foreword that suits you by using the colour coded categories. Staying active and well CAN help Based on this success, our I CAN Active Movement – I CAN MOVE Active Kids – I CAN PLAY keep our immune system strong message and community feedback, Tai chi 5 Toddlers (1– 5 years) 43 making us less susceptible to illness the approach we’ve taken with the Pilates 8 Starting Strong 45 while making us healthier – mentally 2020 – 21 program is to continue to Yoga and meditation 9 School-aged kids (5 –16 years) 46 and physically. offer classes online and extend the Yoga for seniors 13 Family fitness 47 program into new parks and suburbs Good health coupled with sunlight including Pimpama, Parkwood, Dance 17 Active Holiday Program 48 and fresh air are the perfect Ashmore and Kirra. ingredients to wellbeing, and what Active Fitness – I CAN BE STRONG Active Ageing – I CAN THRIVE better place to combine them than Early morning, evening and weekend Group fitness 23 Active Ageing 53 the beautiful Gold Coast? Our parks, yoga and Pilates classes have been Aquatic fitness 28 Active for Life 54 beaches and natural areas have introduced so everyone CAN access Running 31 Active Rehabilitation 59 everything we need to revitalise them and it also includes a holiday our energy and build resilience. section that offers a great range of Walking 34 Active Outdoors – I CAN BE CHALLENGED family friendly activities. Active & Healthy pets 36 Our Active & Healthy Program Rock climbing 63 Walk and Talk 37 has always been popular, but We understand the importance of Triathlon 64 during COVID-19 restrictions its staying mentally well and that’s why Active Families – I CAN PRIORITISE Skateboarding 66 popularity soared as we moved we’ve partnered with Griffith University Get Raw 39 Mountain biking 70 our program online and provided through the weekly Walk and Talk tools, tips and virtual classes to Program. And for the over 50s, we’re Mums ‘n’ bubs yoga 39 Water sports recreation 71 help keep everyone moving. once again offering stand up paddle Stroller groups 40 Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) 72 boarding workshops! Pre and postnatal Pilates 40 Sport 74 Baby first aid 40 Adaptive sports 76 So if you prefer to exercise in your pyjamas or get out in the great NaturallyGC 78 outdoors with others, then this year’s Active @home – I CAN BE CONNECTED program is for you. Whether you’re a Front cover mural: kid, parent, senior, adventure seeker Leans, 2018, Broadwater Parklands. Pilates, yoga and tai chi 81 or just looking to get started, there’s Fitness and Sport 82 something for everyone. Just adopt an I CAN be active and healthy attitude Supporting partner Disclaimer and everything else will follow! 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 TOM TATE You undertake an activity at your sole risk and acknowledge omissions (whether wilful, negligent or otherwise) of City MAYOR and voluntarily accept the level of the risk consequent with 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 – August 2020. 1 BE RESILIENT Physical activity is one of the most important things you CAN do to Staying well Exercise can have a positive and improve your overall quality of life. important role in the recovery of The key recommendations from mental illness. Throughout the guide, public health authorities to control the It reduces the risk of many chronic The program is assessed and developed all fitness professionals who are transmission of COVID-19 are to practice: diseases and alleviates depression and each year to ensure all activities and trained in Mental Health First Aid anxiety while boosting mental alertness. services offered are delivered to the • physical distancing (1.5 metres will be identified with the icon . The situation created by COVID-19 is highest possible standard and that all between individuals and four unprecedented and the physical, mental instructors have: square metres of space per person when indoors) and financial impacts are unknown. • appropriate qualifications and • good hand hygiene (cleaning and Active & Healthy Program dates What we do know however, is that helping experience, along with a current first disinfecting the environment) one another to stay positive and physically aid certificate All programs labelled ‘Active & Healthy’ active is even more important now than • a current $10 million public liability • self-isolating (at home) if you are unwell run for 40 weeks and are offered during it’s ever been. insurance policy or have any cold-like symptoms. Queensland school terms only. Activities do not take place on public holidays • a current Queensland Blue card We ask that anyone participating in the and in the event of wet weather, please (if working with children) program follows these guidelines carefully. How the Active & Healthy contact the activity provider for advice on • a passion to help others in the Program works whether the class will proceed. community lead a healthier life. The City of Gold Coast’s Active & Healthy The dates for the 2020 – 21 program Program has been running for the past As restrictions ease and some aspects of are as follows: 15 years and is one of our region’s most pre-COVID life return, the City’s 2020 – 21 Bookings required Active & Healthy Program will help Gold 2020 popular community service activities. To better manage class Coast residents to access safe, affordable Term 3 sizes and to adhere to health Each year we team up with local health leisure and wellbeing activities that will Monday 13 July – Sunday 20 September requirements, all indoor and wellbeing providers to offer a huge build community connections, strength classes will require bookings. Term 4 range of free and low-cost activities for and resilience. Tuesday 6 October – Sunday 13 December residents of all ages and ability levels. To make a booking please This year's program will be delivered contact the instructor or 2021 Activities are offered in parks and in stages with more activities being venue before you attend a community facilities and are delivered by introduced as the health advice changes Term 1 class to secure your place. qualified and supportive professionals who and restrictions ease. All outdoor and Monday 25 January – Sunday 3 April are there to help you become stronger, indoor classes are running, with aquatic ‘Booking required’ will be Term 2 healthier and, most importantly, happier. classes returning in stages. identified by the icon BR . Tuesday 19 April – Friday 26 June 3 ACTIVE MOVEMENT ACTIVE Tai chi Tai chi is a healing martial art combining many movements with qi (energy), MOVEMENT circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. A qualified instructor will guide To live is to move…and you CAN secure you through a series of movements to help promote harmony, improve mobility and a healthier future for yourself by getting suppleness, and increase mental alertness. plenty of regular physical activity. These free or low-cost classes are suitable for all Active & Healthy tai chi MONDAY October – March 6pm ages and fitness levels and are designed Enjoy peaceful exercise and build your strength Burleigh Heads $3 to help you move more, have fun and and health with these easy-to-follow classes Justins Park, The Esplanade connect with others. suitable for all ages and abilities. (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson MONDAY outdoor class 7.30am Qualified instructors across the Gold P 5572 8921 Coast can help you find inner focus with Helensvale Free tai chi, strengthen your body with Pilates Helensvale Cultural Centre, Sir John TUESDAY 8am Overall Drive and Lindfield Road and embrace the ancient practice of Benowa Free yoga, so that being active soon becomes Academy of Yang Tsin Su Gold Coast Regional Botanic M 0432 951 228 part of your everyday life. Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 8.30am Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0432 951 228 Burleigh Heads Free Justins Park, The Esplanade TUESDAY 9am (meet northern side Burleigh Heads SLSC) Mudgeeraba Free Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Rod Ferguson Firth Park, Somerset Drive P 5572 8921 FitLife Martial Arts MONDAY 8.45am M 0416 229 376 Carrara Free Emerald Lakes Park, Lakeside Drive TUESDAY 8.30am Academy of Yang Tsin Su Main Beach Free M 0432 951 228 Hollindale Park, Macarthur Parade Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes MONDAY September – March 9am M 0418 757 539 Pimpama Free Bim’bimba Park, Gainsborough Drive WEDNESDAY 8am GenTec Benowa $5 M 0434 505 461 Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road (meet at sensory shelter) MONDAY qigong July – October 11.30am Australian Academy of Tai Chi, Brad Holmes October onwards 10.30am M 0418 757 539 Oxenford $2 WEDNESDAY 8am Oxenford-Coomera Community Youth BR Centre, 25 Leo Graham Way Palm Beach Free Laguna Park, Laguna Avenue P 5529 8087 M 0412 682 008 Academy of Yang Tsin Su M 0432 951 228 Find out what’s on near you.