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Exercise benefits all people with Parkinson’s, regardless of how long you have been living with the condition. The precise benefits of exercise are dependent on the type of exercise you undertake and how far Parkinson’s has progressed. Dance, exercise and boxing groups designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s are popular.

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A range of exercise groups are available across metro and regional South Australia.

Exercise Groups - Metro Adelaide

Aldinga

Fleurieu Exercise Physiology
Shop 5, 8 Old Coach Rd Aldinga SA 5173
Claire Neylon
0423 085 884

Brighton

Back in Motion Brighton Clinic
524 Brighton Road Brighton, SA 5048
Free Initial to learn more about what we do. A clinic assessment then required prior to commencing. Registered PD warrior practitioners. For further information and bookings call ->
Maggie Smith & Chelsea Cook
08 8298 1755

Blackwood

Blackwood Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Pde, Blackwood SA 5051,
Thursdays - 9.30 - 10.30 am - during school terms
Clinic assessment at Southern Neuro-Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation is required prior to commencing
Karyn Powell
0419 840 484

Burnside

City of Burnside Home Support Program
Burnside Community Centre, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore, 5065
Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 2:30pm
Enjoy a non-contact, non-competitive boxing group to improve your fitness, strength and coordination. If you are living with Parkinson’s disease, we encourage you to attend, as it has been shown that boxing can help build and maintain strength, endurance and balance.
Cost: $15
(08) 8366 4193
www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Home-Support-Program/Boxing

Clarence Park

Contemporary Dance...For Seniors
Main Hall, Clarence Park Community Centre, 72-74 East Avenue, Black Forest, SA 5035.
Fridays, 10:15am-11:15am. Cost: $15 (cash only).
Veronica Shum
Mobile: 0402 235 592
Email: [email protected]
www.veronicashum.com

Christie Downs

Christie Downs Community House. Cnr Flaxmill & Morton Roads, Christie Downs SA 5164
Tuesdays - 10.30 - 12.00 pm
An exercise group specifically for those in the community who have limited mobility or diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease to assist in maintaining health and wellbeing and to provide social interaction. Medical clearance required to participate.
Please contact the center on (08) 8384 6894
www.cdch.org.au/portfolio/recreation-and-leisure/

Elizabeth

Resthaven Northern Community Services
16 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth
Wednesdays - 9:30am -12.30 pm

(08) 8259 5600

Elizabeth

AnglicareSA
Playford Boulevard The Clock Tower, Elizabeth
Thursdays - 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Jenna Falzon
1800 317 009

Glynde

Lutheran Homes Group Glynde. 23 Edward St, Glynde SA 5070
Fridays - 10.00 - 11.30 pm
Requires CHSP funding
Ruth Brunt
0434 477 724

Henley Beach

ECH - Neurological Rehab
Seaside Wellness Centre, 168a Cudmore Terrace, Henley Bch
Mondays - 12:00 - 12.45 am
Fridays - 11.00 - 11.45 am
Hannah Wuttke-Brown
1300 275 324

Hove

Holdfast Bay Community Centre, (Gentle Exercise)
51 King George Ave Hove SA
Tuesdays - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Jasmin Holden-Donaghey
0419 337 587

Largs Bay

Southern Cross Care
Health and Wellness Services, 477-479 Military Road, Largs Bay
Fridays - 10.00 - 11.00 am
Thursdays - 1.00 - 1.45 pm
Courtney Brook
8242 2985

Largs Bay

Ocean Gentle Motion - Dance Classes
Largs Bay Sailing Club
1 The Foreshore (opposite Everard St, Lady Gowrie Dr, Largs Bay SA 5016
Fridays 10:15-11:15am
$15/casual class OR purchase a block of 5 classes for $60 up front
[email protected]
Phone Carol on 0449 191 988 or Claire on 0468 324 770

Leading Therapies

175 Payneham Rd, St Peters SA 5069
Wednesdays 10.00 - 11.30am
Exercise classes/ Education specifically for PD
Ruth Brunt
0434 477 724
(08) 8172 2500

Marion

Southern Resthaven, 43 Finnis Street, Marion
Thursdays - 10-10.45am & 11.30 - 12.15pm
Briony McClounan
8306 4400

Morphett Vale

ECH Wellness Centre Morphett Vale
126 Pimpala Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Thursdays 11:00 - 11:45
If you are living with a neurological condition, this rehabilitation program can assist you to regain and maintain your independence. Facilitated by a qualified allied health professional, the program focuses on strengthening, stretching and balance exercises as well as improving walking abilities to help you regain and maintain independence. It is ideal for people living with neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease or those who are recovering from a stroke.
ECH Wellness Centre Morphett Vale
1300 275 324

Mount Barker

Mount Barker Community Centre, 3 Dumas Street, Mt Barker
Fridays - 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Tai Chi Sessions
Simon Ridge-Cooke
(08) 8357 8909

Norwood

Dance With Me: Adaptive dance class.
79 Beulah Road, Norwood SA 5067, Wednesdays 10:45-11:45pm.
Classes will draw on a range of dance styles and techniques specifically adapted for those with movement or balance concerns. $15 per class, cash only.
Lisa: 08 8332 1228
[email protected]

Osborne

City of Port Adelaide Enfield - (chair based exercise)
Lefevre Community Stadium, 541 Victoria Rd Osborne
Fridays - 9:30am - 10:30am
8405 6908

Paradise

Paradise Resthaven Community Services
61 Silkes Road, Paradise
Exercise and Education around Parkinson's
Individual and group based exercise classes
Wednesdays 10.30 - 12.00
Marta
8154 8444

Payneham

Life Care Active
230 Payneham Road, Payneham
Mondays - 1:30 - 2:15pm
Wednesdays - 9:45 - 10:45pm
Thursdays - 10:30 - 11:15am
Life Care Active
08 8168 7600

Port Noarlunga

Moving Into Dance: Structured, choreographed creative movement class.
The Arts Centre: 22 Gawler Street, Port Noarlunga.
10-10:45am for people with reduced movement
11am-12pm for people with reduced movement, balance and flexibility
$5 per session
08 8301 7232

Reynella

Life Care Active
278 Old South Road, Reynella
Mondays - 10:00 - 11:00am
Fridays - 12:00 - 12:45pm
Life Care Active
08 8168 7600

Unley

Advanced Neuro Rehab
23 King William Rd Unley
Parkinson’s Fight back program
Small group classes with individualised and supervised exercise programs.
7123 4171

Unley

Unley Physiotherapy
160 Unley Road, Unley
Pd Proud:
Mondays - 11.30 - 12.30 pm
Wednesdays - 11.30- 12.30 pm
Thursdays - 1.00 - 2.00pm
Fridays - 2:30 - 3:30pm
Strength and Balance:
Thursdays - 2.00 - 3.00 pm
New members will require an assessment.
https://www.unleyphysio.com.au/classes/pd-proud/
Abbey Bailey
8373 2132

Unley

Brain x Body Fitness Studio Unley
www.bbfs.com.au
25 King William Road Unley SA 5061
Open from 8.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday
0499 088 725
[email protected]

Woodville

Brain x Body Fitness Studio Woodville
www.bbfs.com.au
60 Woodville Road Woodville SA 5011
Open from 8.00am - 12.00pm Monday to Friday
0491 810 819
[email protected]

Exercise Groups - Regional South Australia

Goolwa

Fleurieu Physio, 1 Wildman Street, Goolwa
Fridays (PD Warrior)- 11.00 -12.00 pm
Stuart Thompson
8528 7650

Kingston SE

Therapeutic Dance Group
3rd Sunday of the month - 1.30 - 3.30 pm
Liz Wingard
0466 723 263

Mount Barker

Adelaide Hills City Health Service,
Wellington Road, Mt Barker
Mondays - 12.00 - 1.00 pm / 1.30 – 2.30 pm
Simone Krohn
8393 1833

Murray Bridge

Resthaven (Gentle Moves Exercise Group)
37 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge
1st & 3rd Monday of month - 9.30 - 10.30 am
Caroline Tenny
8531 2989

Robe

Exercise Perks Exercise Physiology
3/30 Victoria Street, Robe
[email protected]
www.exerciseperks.netlify.app
0499 570 210

Victor Harbor

ECH - Victor Harbor Wellness Neurological Rehabilitation Group
1-7 Torrens St, Victor Harbor
Tuesdays - 9.00 - 9.45 am / 10.00 - 10.45 am
Caroline Crawford or Chelsea Hastings
1300 275 32
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