The City of Unley will
receive more than $590,000 in funding over two years after being announced as one
of 27 organisations to receive a grant from Sport Australia.
The grant will fund
the Council’s new Daily Moves program, which aims to engage about 800
participants aged over 65 across the eastern region of Adelaide, for physical
health assessments and to develop personalised exercise plans.
The City of Unley was the
first council in South Australia to become a World Health Organisation Age
Friendly City and Community. Winning this
grant is recognition of Unley's leadership, and they look forward to making a
positive impact on older people’s lives.
Program participants
will be assessed for health factors, including balance, sleep quality and grip
strength, to guide a personalised physical exercise plan. The plan will include
recommendations about local activities in fitness businesses, clubs and
community settings or a home-based program.
Specific needs of
individuals will be supported through modified fitness activities.
Only 25 per cent
of people aged over 65 meet the physical activity guidelines of 30 minutes day. South
Australia is ageing faster than any other mainland state and the City of Unley
wants to ensure our people are living healthy, active and resilient lives.
Program partners will
be assessed on being age friendly and provided with resources to ensure participants
have their needs met.
The City of Unley will
co-ordinate the Daily Moves program for the Eastern Region Alliance with two
grant funded staff members.
For more information,
please visit unley.sa.gov.au
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