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Lanette puts Pilates classes online
“We are looking at implementing telehealth services, and exercise classes online with us are now available,” she says. “We can also arrange appointments with various health practitioners online if someone needs it.” Rebecca says many of their people are immune compromised, which presents an extra risk. “Try to avoid situations where you’re in contact with potentially lots of people, like grocery shopping,” she says. “We suggest ordering groceries online or getting someone to shop for you.”
PEOPLE living with diabetes are urged not to purchase more medicines than they need at this time, according to Natalie Smith, the ACT general manager of Diabetes NSW & ACT. “Those with diabetes are advised to order their National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) products and diabetes medicines as usual. Nothing has Natalie Smith. changed,” says Natalie. The Australian Government has advised there’s no national shortage of NDSS products or insulin or other diabetes-related medicines. “Accessing more NDSS products than usual may affect your annual product limits. There is no need to stockpile,” according to Diabetes NSW & ACT. Across Australia there are in excess of 1.3 million people living with diabetes, with more than 18,000 people living with diabetes in the ACT. These numbers are growing, with about 280 people diagnosed with diabetes every day across Australia, says Diabetes NSW & ACT, which is why the organisation is proud to support the community through raising awareness, screening, support and education. Diabetes NSW & ACT says it’s here to support the community living with diabetes throughout this health emergency. “For additional advice or support, call our helpline on 1300 136588, or contact the NDSS helpline on 1800 637700 or contact our ACT office 6248 4500,” says Natalie.
AS a way to respond to the current coronavirus crisis, owner of Pilates Canberra Lanette Gavran says she has created an online platform for her Pilates students and trainers. “We’re trying to respond in a way that’s appropriate while still keeping people moving,” she says. “Some of our students are at more risk than others, so we’ve created an online platform with pre-recorded classes, so they can still access the content from home.” Lanette, who runs a registered training organisation (RTO) for training other instructors, has a team of 12 teachers who are all passionate about Pilates. “Our Pilates instructors can also hook in with their student in real time, one-on-one or in small groups, and using small props if possible,” she says. Lanette says the studio is still running, and that it’s always been a safe, contained environment with extremely high hygiene standards. “However, we are going the extra mile to ensure that everyone is aware of the current restrictions and protocol around sanitation,” she says. Lanette established Pilates Canberra 25 years ago, and says that Pilates training can help improve strength, flexibility and balance. “It’s important that we keep moving during these unusual times,” she says. “Pilates is a very different way of moving the body, and can help it to move organically, creating new habits that prevent injury.”
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Classes run strong with strict measures in place ARTHRITIS ACT is implementing one-on-one classes and virtual meetings to support people who are isolated during this time, says CEO Rebecca Davey. “We are concerned about people’s mental health, particularly as many of our people are already isolated,” she says. “For people feeling isolated we are happy to meet on a one-to-one basis, or via video conferencing. We are also commencing video conferencing social groups from March 30. Please contact us to receive a link to join these sessions.” Although Australia (and the world) is facing a pandemic, Rebecca says people still have to deal with arthritis and pain, and as coronavirus is likely to be an ongoing situation for a while, they still want to offer support.
Diabetes NSW & ACT has been helping people living with diabetes for over 80 years. We offer our community of 45,000 members an extra level of support through reliable information and helpful programs designed to make it easier to manage your diabetes.
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