Outback Active
Stay strong, live well.
Outback Active is a free 12-week telefit program for seniors in the Katherine region. It is designed to help you stay active, healthy and independent.
What's included:
- Personalised exercise prescriptions
- Aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility training
- 1:1 and small group sessions
- Supervised by an exercise scientist and exercise physiologist
Who can join
- Seniors 65+ years living in the Katherine region
- First Nations people 50+ years living in the Katherine region.
Outback Active is supported by funding from Northern Territory PHN through the Australian Government's PHN Program.
What to expect
Expression of interest
Potential participants express an interest in joining the program. Self-referrals and organistion referrals welcomed.
We accept new clients all year long.
Eligibility check
A team member will contact you to assess your eligibility. You will be asked about your age, general health and wellbeing, and your digital literacy.
If eligible, you’ll be enrolled in a 12-week personalised online exercise program, with sessions delivered twice a week.
If not eligible, you will be notified and encouraged to speak with your GP about alternative referral options.
Equipment bundle
Eligible participants will receive a free exercise equipment bundle for use during the program.
Telehealth sessions
Exercise professionals and supervised students from Charles Darwin University deliver one-on-one and small group sessions focused on improving strength, fitness, and wellbeing.
All sessions are delivered online in a ‘telehealth’ format. Participants join the sessions using a desktop computer, laptop or tablet and enjoy the live, interactive sessions over the internet.
If needed, clients may also attend sessions in the telehealth room at the CDU Katherine Campus (19 Second Street, Katherine).
Program completion
At the end of the 12-week program, participants are encouraged to continue following their exercise plans to support ongoing health and wellness.
Fees
This program is free of charge and made possible by funding from the Northern Territory Primary Health Network.
Telehealth services
All sessions are delivered online in a ‘telehealth’ format. Participants join the sessions using a desktop computer, laptop or tablet and enjoy the live, interactive sessions over the internet.
For those without internet access or a suitable device, sessions can also be attended in the telehealth room at the University's Katherine Town campus (19 Second Street, Katherine).
Success stories
Hear from our participants and see the difference our program makes. Discover what we’re all about!
Locations
This program is currently offered to the Katherine region only.
All sessions are delivered online in a ‘telehealth’ format from the comfort of your own home. Alternatively, clients can attend sessions in the telehealth room at the University's Katherine Town campus (19 Second Street, Katherine).
Contact
08 8946 7176
Media mentions
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New program to help older residents in regional communities to stay active
A new online fitness program will support the health of ageing residents in the Katherine region while giving Charles Darwin University (CDU) students invaluable placement opportunities.
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A new online program to get older rural residents fitter and healthier
Hear what Dr Clare Quinlan, a lecturer in Exercise and Sports Science at Charles Darwin University and coordinator of the Outback Active Program, has to say about this program.
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