Ipswich City Council

Activities for people with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions

Ih4l DisabilityPhysical 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! 

Or click on the below for a full schedule of regular activities that you can print out:

Activities For People With Disabilities & Chronic Conditions Activities For People With Disabilities & Chronic Conditions (PDF, 158 kb)

Group Exercises

Activity  Day  Time  Location  Cost  Contact 
Gentle Exercise Classes  Tue  9.30am - 10.30am 

Integrated Work Health, 6 Gray St, Ipswich

 $8.00

  Denise Lemon

07 3812 1511 ep@iwh.com.au

Thurs  3.30pm - 4.30pm
 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
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)
 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
 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 1.00pm- 3.00pm 

SEDU

24 Griffith Rd, Ipswich 
 Free

Gayle

Ph (07) 34325331

gduff3@eq.edu.au

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:

  • Be added to the email list
  • Provide feedback or suggestions
  • Enquire about adding your organisation's activities to the program.  You may also wish to add your details/activities to:

Ipswich Community Online

Ipswich Events Calendar

Ipswich Healthy 4 Life Events Calendar

Ipswich Healthy 4 Life Sporting Club Directory

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