Ipswich City Council

Activities for people with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions

Physical Activity

Participating in regular physical activity can help people with chronic conditions (eg heart disease) and disabilities to better manage and improve their quality of life. There are a variety of sport and recreation opportunities in Ipswich especially designed with the needs of people with disabilities and chronic conditions in mind.

Activities & Events

Click on the links below to discover local free and low cost activities and events you can take part in for a healthy lifestyle!

Group Exercises

Activity	Day	Time	Location	Cost	Contact
Tai Chi for Arthritis	Mon	2.00pm - 3.00pm	Auditorium, Health Plaza, Bell St, Ipswich	$2.00 donation	Monica 07 3281 7765
	Tues	9.00 am	Suncare Village, Wellington St, Brassall		Ipswich 60 and Better 07 3282 8644 ips60bp@gil.com.au
	Tues	1.00pm - 2.00pm	Rosewood Community Centre, 19 School St, Rosewood		Jean 07 5464 1023
	Wed	9.00am	Marburg Community Hall, Cnr Edmond & Queen Sts, Marburg		Ipswich 60 and Better 07 3282 8644 ips60bp@gil.com.au
		11.00am (Advanced)	Laidley Community Centre, Mary St, Laidley		Jean 07 5464 1023
		12.00pm (Beginners)	Laidley Community Centre, Mary St, Laidley		Jean 07 5464 1023
Age Fit	Most days of week	Contact the centre	UQSPORT, 11 Salisbury Rd, Ipswich	$8.00	UQ Ipswich Wellness & Activity Centre Ph (07) 3381 1341 Ipswich@uqsport.ug.edu.au

Sports

Activity	Day	Time	Location	Cost	Contact
Boccia for People with Disabilities	Sat	2.00pm - 4.00pm	St Thomas Anglican Church Hall 15 Lawrence St, North Ipswich	$22 yearly membership, $50 per season or $105/year	Nathan Ph (07) 3253 3333 nathand@sportingwheelies.org.au
*The following activities are run by Queensland Special Olympics. Membership to Special Olympics is $60 for athletes aged 6-17 yrs (Juniors) and $75 for athletes 17yrs + (Seniors)*
Athletics	Sat	8.30am -10.30am	Venue TBA please contact Jeff	$4.00	Jeff Stewart (07) 3300 5527
Basketball	Thurs	6.15pm- 7.15pm	YMCA Hall Old Logan Rd, Camira	$5.00	Joy Gavin (07) 3208 0174
Golf	Tues	6.30pm- 7.30pm	Oxley Golf Range 1020 Oxley Rd, Oxley	$8.00	Maria Rodriguez (07) 3379 4963
Junior Soccer	Sat	2.00pm- 3.00pm	Lions Soccer Club Pine Rd, Richlands	$4.00	Terry Vischer (coach) (07) 3372 9726
Senior Soccer	Sat	3.00pm- 4.00pm	Lions Soccer Club Pine Rd, Richlands	$4.00	Terry Vischer (coach) (07) 3372 9726
Tennis	Fri	5.30pm- 6.30pm	Ambiwerra Tennis Centre Erinvale St, Corinda	$7.00	Lyn McCullock (07) 3288 5639
Gymnastics	Thurs	6.30pm- 8.00pm	YMCA Hall Old Logan Rd, Camira	Contact Annette	Annette Dundas (07) 3288 3528
Cricket	Tues	4.30pm-6.00pm	Western Suburbs Districts Cricket Club Oxley Rd, Graceville	$6.00	Terry Vischer (07) 3372 9726

Stars Junior Softball Program

Stars Softball Club's junior softball program caters for children of all abilities. Training sessions are available on Thursday afternoons from 4:30pm with games played on Saturdays. The cost is usually free or at a very low cost with activity costs subsidised heavily by the club. For more information contact Ron on 0450 390 452 or kalyb5@optusnet.com.au.

Walking

Activity	Day	Time	Location	Cost	Contact
Heart Support Walkers	Mon	6.00am	Netball Courts, Limestone Park, Salisbury Rd, Ipswich	Free	Melinda Ph (07) 3810 6666 healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au
	Wed
	Fri

Other

Activity	Day	Time	Location	Cost	Contact
My Time (Support Group of carers of children under school age	Every 2nd Thurs	9.30am - 11.30am	ECDP 24 Griffith Rd, Ipswich	Free	Gayle Ph (07) 34325331 gduff3@eq.edu.au
Ipswich Little Theatre's S-Troupe	Every Sun	3.00pm - 5.00pm	Contact Melinda for more details	$25 membership + $50 yearly tuition (35-40 sessions per year)	Melinda Park Ph 0419 650 441 urmoo79@hotmail.com http://www.ipswichlittletheatre.com.au/
Healthy Eating for Diabetes Program	Thu	10.00am - 11.00am	Ipswich Health Plaza, Community Health, 21 Bell St (next to Ipswich train station)	Free	Chronic Conditions Service Ipswich Community Health Ph 3817 2361 Healthy Eating For Diabetes Program Flyer (Word Document, 299 kb)

Ozcare MOZART Program

The MOZART program provides support and recreational activities for individuals with a disability between 18-65 years old in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Activities include artistic, social, adventure and sporting activities and caters for a large number of interests. For more information please contact MOZART on 3432 6031.

Further Information:

Contact Council on Ph (07) 3810 6666 or email healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au to:

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Last Updated 2 Apr 2012 |

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