Stepping On
Clemson & Swann (2017)
What You Will Learn
Strength and Balance Training: Guidance on exercises to enhance strength and stability.
Home Safety: Tips for recognising and minimising fall hazards in your living space.
Vision and Balance: Understand how vision impacts your balance and fall risk.
Medication Awareness: Learn how certain medications can affect your balance and ways to manage this risk.
Choosing Safe Footwear: Select shoes that help prevent falls.
Who Can Join?
If you are:
65 or over
Have fallen in the past 12 months or are concerned about falling
Are able to walk independently, with or without a stick
Live in the community (Not residential aged care)
Are cognitively intact (e.g. The absence of dementia or brain injury)
Do not have a progressive neurological condition
Why Join?
Grow your confidence: Learn safe movement techniques to stay active and independent.
Fall prevention that works: Discover proven, research backed techniques to stay safer.
Guidance from experts: Guided by Occupational Therapists, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and other specialists.
Hands-on learning: Build strength, improve balance and make your home a safer place.
Supportive group atmosphere: Share the journey with others and learn together in a fun
environment.
The program runs one day per week, over 7 weeks.
The session running time is 2 hours.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
for people with dementia
What You Will Learn
Reminiscence and Memory Recall: Sharing life experiences and stories.
Orientation: Gently connecting to time, place and current events.
Problem-solving and Decision-making: Encouraging flexible and practical thinking.
Language and Word Games: Promoting conversation and communication.
Creative and Physical Activities: Simulating the senses and self-expression.
Social connection and Confidence: Helping participants build friendships and feel more engaged.
Who Can Join?
The program runs two sessions per week, over 7 weeks.
The session running time is 1 hour.
CST is designed for:
People with mild to moderate dementia or memory difficulties
Those who enjoy conversation, creativity and group activities
People living in the community, residential care or attending day centres
Family members and carers are also encouraged to learn about the program and its benefits
Why Join?
Evidence-based program proven to support people with mild to moderate dementia.
Helps improve memory, thinking skills, communication and confidence.
Encourages social connection and reduces feelings of isolation.
Fun, engaging and meaningful activities that promote wellbeing.
Can help participants maintain independence for longer.
