What we do
This program is managed by Bayside Health Regional Planned Activity Group Coordinator. Each exercise session is led by a qualified, group exercise leader with assistance and support from Allied Health Assistants.
Types of activities
The HAPI program is a chair based and/or weight bearing, low impact aerobic exercise program which aims to improve strength, flexibility and balance in participants. As a general guide, activities can include use of hand weights, balance discs, small/medium sized balls and resistance bands.
Benefits include:
- Improved general fitness and increased awareness
- Improved sense of wellbeing due to better physical health and social interactions
- Reduced hospital admissions due to decreased risk of falls
Who is eligible:
- People are eligible to participate if they are living independently in their home and are:
- Frail and/or able-bodied older people
- People with an intellectual and/or physical disability
- People with an acquired brain injury (ABI)
- Carers of these people
Referral from your GP
To access this service, you’ll need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner.
Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows:
Phone:
03 5654 2777
Email:
gateway@gshs.com.au
Fax:
03 5662 2707
Postal Address:
Gateway Intake Service
Korumburra Hospital,
65 Bridge Street,
Korumburra, Vic 3950
We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.
A completed GP referral form is required prior to commencing HAPI.
Anyone can refer themselves or an eligible person to this program by contacting the Planned Activity Group Office.
Phone: (03) 5654 2791
Email: HAPI instructor kay.rodda@gshs.com.au
More information
When: Monday and Tuesday mornings
Commencing at 9.45am through until 11.15am. Exercises start at 10.00am.
Where: The Masonic Hall, 25 Bridge Street, Korumburra
When: Monday afternoon
Commencing at 1.45pm through until 3.15pm. Exercises start at 2.00pm.
Where: Senior Citizens Centre, Couper Street, Mirboo North
When: Wednesday morning
Commencing at 9.15am through until 11.30am.
Exercises start at 9.30am (1st group) and 10.45am (2nd group).
Where: Dakers Centre, Smith Street, Leongatha
Please note: 10:45am (2nd group) class at Leongatha is more cardiovascular.
Exercise classes run for 45 minutes and conclude with a cuppa and morning/afternoon tea.
Program costs & attendance
A scheduled fee per person is charged and invoiced monthly. If you are not able to attend the program for any reason, you are requested to contact our staff on (03) 5654 2791 to advise them of your absence. If the office is unattended, please ensure you leave a message with the relevant details.
Medication & personal care
Staff are NOT permitted to administer medications or undertake personal care tasks. It is vitally important that you ensure you advise staff of any changes to your circumstances i.e. medical condition/history, living arrangements etc.
Areas the program services
The program is structured to provide services to different communities within the South Gippsland local government areas on different days.
For more information about the Healthy Ageing & Prevention Of Injury (HAPI) program, contact the Korumburra Hospital:
Phone: (03) 5654 2737
Email: gshs.pag@gshs.com.au
When: Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
