Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention – Canberra

What is Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention?
At Grand Pacific Health, we recognise the importance of staying in your home as you age. The Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention service is designed to help First Nations people aged over 50 live safely and independently in their own homes by making small lifestyle and environmental changes. The program offers personalised workshops and services that address specific health and wellbeing needs, focusing on prevention and early intervention to promote long-term wellbeing and independence.

Who is Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention for?
This service is available for:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50
• Carers and partners are welcome to join
• Individuals willing to participate in a series of health and wellbeing workshops

How does Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention work?
The program provides workshops and services tailored to meet the specific health and wellbeing needs of the First Nations community. These workshops cover a wide range of topics, all aimed at promoting health, safety, and independence. Each workshop lasts about 2 hours and is free of charge, with refreshments provided.

Key Benefits:

• Personalised workshops designed by community members
• Qualified professionals delivering health and wellbeing sessions
• Free to all participants
• Topics include:
  • Falls Prevention
  • Exercise Goals
  • Mental Health & Self-Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Heart Health
  • Nutrition & Healthy Eating
  • Living with Chronic Pain
  • Wills and Power of Attorney
  • Centrelink and Financial Services
  • Elder Abuse Awareness
  • Scams and Fraud Prevention

How can you access Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention?
To participate in the Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention program, simply attend the scheduled workshops. You can improve services by sharing your experiences with us. Workshops are held at various local venues, and all sessions are free to attend.

For more information or to discuss the program, please contact us:

• Phone: (02) 6298 2900
• Email: agedcare@gph.org.au
• Address: Level 1, 167 Soward Way, Greenway, ACT 2900

Where is Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention delivered?
Workshops are delivered in various local venues across the region, and participants can choose to attend multiple sessions as needed.

Cost
The Healthy Ageing & Early Intervention service is free of charge for all participants.