Health and Wellness Programs - NSW
Wellness Days
These special events is an opportunity to hear a holistic health message about changing health behaviours and adopting healthy lifestyle practices. The focus of the day is on the importance of diet, nutrition, physical activity and stress management in living well with MS. Come and try a range of health promoting activities such as yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, massage, Heartmoves for MS, strength training and nutritious foods from local providers in the community. Hear from two popular keynote speakers – Sandy Davidson, Nutritionist and Naturopath, and Dr Craig Hassed.
Wellness Day, Orange
When: Sunday 24 October 2010, 8:45am – 4:00pm
Venue: Integra Health Club, 17 Ralston Drive, Orange
To register, phone: Sharon Valks, Health Promotion Officer on (02) 9646 0728
RSVP: by Friday 16 October 2010
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Heartmoves for MS
MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC together with the Heart Foundation, are delighted to announce Heartmoves for MS.
Physical activity plays an important role in assisting to minimise the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The Heartmoves program focuses on delivering safe, low-to-moderate intensity exercise incorporating gentle aerobic activity, weight-bearing or resistance exercise and stretching – all of which help to build strength and fitness as well as improve balance.
Click here for more information on Heartmoves.
To view available class times and locations, click here.
Exercise Groups
Joining one of our exercise groups can be a good way to stay motivated to meet your fitness goals and to meet and exercise with other people with MS in a safe and understanding Environment.
- Chatswood
- Lidcombe
- Bondi
- St Marys
- East Gosford
- Tuggerah
Currently Exercise Groups are running around Sydney and the Central Coast. Group locations and time may vary according to demand. New groups are due to commence in 2009 at various locations. We also work closely with other exercise group providers so please contact us for details of groups near you.
For More details contact Tracy Martinuz on (02) 9646 0692
Stretch and Strength
Our physiotherapists will work with you to develop an individual program tailored to meet your needs. Stretch and Strength is available as a Home Program or at the Studdy MS Centre at Lidcombe.
Please call MS Connect for a referral to a physiotherapist.
Aqua Programs
Individual hydrotherapy is conducted at the Wran Leisure Centre at Villawood and group aqua aerobics is conducted at Allambie.
Please call MS Connect for a referral to a physiotherapist.
Go for Gold Scholarship
The Go for Gold Scholarships are awarded to people with MS to follow their dream in the areas of Education, Music, Travel, Sport, The Arts and Employment. There are also the SWEAT AQUA Scholarships and $1000 Maximising your Strength Scholarships awarded.
Photography and Creative Writing Competitions
People with MS are invited to submit entries to our Photography and Creative Writing Competitions. Entries can be submitted all year round with judging conducted by a panel from the MS Community once a year.
Categories for the Photography Competition are:
- Portrait
- Landscape
- Travel
- Adventure
Categories for the Creative Writing Competition are:
- Poetry
- Historical or social research
- Short stories (Fiction)
- Short Stories (Non-fiction)
Winning entries will be published in Intouch.
For more details contact Fern Linden on (02) 9646 0600 or fern.linden@msaustralia.org.au
Annual Events
- 24hr Mega Swim
- Sydney to the Gong
- Walk and Fun Run
- City of Sydney Spring Cycle
- MS Horseride
If you would like more details, please contact:
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