Exercise Rehabilitation
IUIH’s exercise rehabilitation program—Work It Out—is a chronic condition self-management program tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 18 years and over, to support stronger, longer, and healthier lives.
What is Work it Out?
Work It Out is a chronic condition self-management program tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 18 years and over, to support stronger, longer, and healthier lives.
The program runs twice a week for six months, and it’s not only a safe and supported setting for exercise, but an opportunity to stay socially and culturally connected.
When you graduate from the program, you will have the skills and knowledge to manage your health better. You will be provided with an exercise program that suits your abilities, goals and movements you enjoy, and information on support services in your local community.
What happens at Work It Out?
The program offers a supportive and friendly group environment to yarn about your health, learn about living well, and move with an exercise program especially tailored for you. The group is a welcoming space to share your journey and to feel safe, supported and connected. The team will work with you to develop your skills to support everyday activities that are important to you.
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What can we support you with?
By participating in the program, you will receive support and develop skills to be able to:
- improve the management of any aches and pains in your body.
- feel calm and strong in your mind
- manage your weight by learning about healthy food choices
- build stronger bones and improve your balance
- get stronger and move your body more easily
- feel safer and more confident to move and get around
- breathe easier
- strengthen your heart and manage your blood pressure
- improve or manage your blood sugars
Who delivers the program?
Work It Out is delivered by experienced health professionals including:
- pharmacists.
- accredited exercise physiologists
- physiotherapists
- podiatrists
- occupational therapists
- social health (psychologists and social workers)
- credentialled diabetes educators
- accredited practicing dietitians
How do I join?
For Mob connected to an Aboriginal Medical Service in Southeast Queensland, your local clinic GP can refer you.
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General informationGeneral information
Work it Out is free and tailored exercise rehabilitation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic conditions.
The program offers a supportive and friendly group environment to yarn about health, learn about living well, and move with an exercise program especially tailored for the client. The team works with clients to develop skills to support everyday activities.
The program is delivered by experienced health professionals including:
- accredited exercise physiologists
- physiotherapists
- podiatrists
- occupational therapists
- social health (psychologists and social workers)
- credentialled diabetes educators
- accredited practicing dietitians
- pharmacists.
LocationsLocations
Work It Out is delivered at the following locations:
- Zillmere
- Broadbeach Waters
- Bray Park
- Cleveland
- Deception Bay
- Dunwich
- Goodna
- Logan
- Lota
- Morayfield
