The Daily Moves Project (funded through AusSports) was very
quick to respond during March 2020 by moving their presence to an online one,
promoting many topics of interest to older people via webinars, YouTube videos
and recorded presentations. This has attracted more than 2,000 views/120 hours
view time over the period.
The team has also been very busy distributing exercise packs to
older people who requested additional information, support and personal
exercise equipment. Over 200 exercise packs have been delivered, which has
included an assortment of reading materials, including fact sheets, all
abilities exercise program book and they have even created their own recipe
book, which includes some great immune-boosting recipes based on participants
feedback. The packs have also included a range of various small pieces of
exercise equipment, with each pack individualised based on participants needs,
while ensuring safety for the participant when they exercise. The equipment
supplied has ranged from small dumbbells, resistance bands of various
strengths, massage balls and ankle weights etc. all the equipment provided has
come with comprehensive instructions on how to use each piece. The promotional
campaign embarked on over this period has seen over 250 new participants join
the program which has been a very pleasing and unexpected response.
You can watch the Daily Moves YouTube Channel here
and you can access their weekly e-newsletters here
The Wellbeing Program has recently sent out to over 500 of
our most vulnerable older residents, a client care package in a reusable calico
shopping bag, with contents including a biodegradable pot, seedlings to plant
in the garden, a puzzle book and pen, individual serves of tea, coffee, sweet
biscuits, cup of soup, honey, porridge, tissues and hand sanitiser, (all
provided through donations or grant funding). Along with the Daily Moves recipe
book and other useful handouts and information.
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