Social Groups Short Courses and Exercise Classes

Social Groups Short Courses

Exercise Classes

Helping Hand’s social groups help people keep active, maintain their social connections or form new ones. We offer a range of different general and special interest groups to enable people to maintain their independence and improve their health and wellbeing.

Social Groups

Connections GroupJack Young Community Centre, Orange Avenue, Salisbury10am – 1pm first and third Mondays of the monthCome along and meet new people, get involved in the local community and have some fun!

Jack Young GroupJack Young Community Centre, Orange Avenue, Salisbury10am – 1pm second and fourth Wednesdays of the monthGuest speakers, social days and excursions

Men’s Groups

Edinburgh Men’s GroupPeter Badcoe Complex, Taranaki Road, Edinburgh10am – 1pm every TuesdayAccess to woodworking shed, art group, card group and 8-ball activities

The Men’s ClubWandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains10am – 1pm fortnightly Wednesdays Guest speakers, social days and excursions

Wandana Men’s GroupWandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains10am – 1pm fortnightly Wednesdays Talks from different interest areas, excursions and trips, barbecues

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups

Filipino Community Social Group Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa Street Goodwood11am – 2pm third Wednesdays of the monthConnect with members of the Filipino community, guest speakers, activities, excursions and a great selection of cuisine

A Place for Everyone Women’s GroupCheltenham Community Centre, 62 Stroud Street North, Cheltenham10am – 1pm second and fourth Thursdays of the monthIt’s time to share your culture and traditions! Meet new people, make new friends, have fun and enjoy life.

Take the opportunity to engage in lifelong learning! Experience personal growth on subjects that will benefit mind and body in one of our eight week courses.

Grief and LossAll Adelaide metro areasLoss and grief counselling and support, available as one-on-one support or in group sessions

Healthy MeAll Adelaide metro areas8-session short courseHealthy ageing strategies for physical and mental wellbeing

MindfulnessAll Adelaide metro areas8-session short courseIntroduction to mindfulness including techniques and benefits

We offer a range of affordable and convenient allied health services and exercise classes. Our experienced and highly qualified health professionals are passionate about encouraging and assisting you to enhance your sense of wellbeing and quality of life. The exercise classes are run at North Adelaide on Monday and Thursday, and and Parafield Gardens on Tuesday and Friday.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation – 15 minute education session, plus 60 minute class Clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can attend a combined education session and exercise class twice a week, aimed at providing practical knowledge and support to better manage their condition. Education session topics include prevention and management of flare ups, breathing techniques, COPD and swallowing, quitting smoking, nutrition and more.

Seated Qigong – 30 minute class Qigong is the art of managing the breath to achieve and maintain good health. We offer a seated form of Qigong, consisting of gentle arm and torso movements combined with deep breathing. Clients can easily replicate the movements they learn at home, leading to ongoing health benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Age Well Fitness Group – 60 minute classThe Age Well Fitness Group is a small class of maximum eight clients at a time, designed to improve many aspects of fitness including aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility, leading to a reduced risk of falls and a general improvement in quality of life. Exercises can be specifically tailored for clients with chronic medical conditions.

Strength For Life – commencing in March 2017The Strength For Life program is designed to provide strength and balance training for over 50s, to help regain and maintain muscle strength. Strength training has been shown to alleviate the effects of chronic conditions such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.

Are you looking to meet new people, increase your health and wellbeing or learn new skills? Helping Hand’s social groups, exercise options and short courses give you the chance to be a part of your community, and live a healthy, connected life.

With many group or one-on-one options, we will assist you in maintaining your current interests or helping you develop new ones. Come on your own, or bring a friend.

Transport is available on request and people living with dementia or who require assistance with mobility are welcome and encouraged.

If you are aged 65+ years (or 50+ years for ATSI), you may be eligible to recieve Government support to access our services at a reduced cost. To check your eligibility, please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask for Helping Hand as your preferred provider.

If you would like more information about any of our groups, classes or courses, please contact us:

Phone 1300 444 663Email info@helpinghand.org.auPost Helping Hand PO Box 66, North Adelaide SA 5006Web www.helpinghand.org.au