Strength for Life

Strength for Life is a strength, balance and fitness program for people aged 50+ (40+ for Aboriginal people and people from refugee background).

Council on the Ageing SA (COTA SA) is the peak organisation for all older South Australians (aged 50+) and offers a diverse range of programs, activities and services.

Their key program, Strength for Life, offers older individuals tailored and affordable strength and fitness classes. These classes are led by qualified instructors in more than 100 locations across metropolitan Adelaide and regional areas.

COTA SA strives to ensure equity of access to Strength for Life and is working to increase participation of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

COTA SA’s translated resources on Strength for Life can be found on their website and is available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Spanish, Tagalong and Vietnamese.

Below are links to English versions of the enrolment and other forms for prospective participants. A medical referral by a general practitioner is required to join Strength for Life.

Enrolment Form

Pre-Exercise Screening Form

Tier 1 — Tier 1

Tier 2 — Tier 2

Medical Referral Form

Medical Referral Form

For more information about Strength for Life and how to refer patients, please visit Strength for Life on the COTA SA website and see Information for Health Practitioners.

Article provided by COTA SA