Ipswich City Council

Activities for Seniors

Physical Activity

The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults outline some simple guidelines and ways to include physical activity into everyday life:  

• Older people should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days
• 30 minutes is needed to keep your heart, lungs, muscles and bones in good working order
• If you can't do 30 minutes now, start with 10 minutes once or twice a day.  After two weeks, make it 15 minutes twice a day and you will have reached your goal of 30 minutes a day.
• If you can do more than 30 minutes each day there will be additional benefits

For more information and tips for leading an active lifestyle click on the below document:

 Choose Health Be Active (PDF, 2 mb)

The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults outline some simple guidelines and ways to include physical activity into everyday life:  

• Older people should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days
• 30 minutes is needed to keep your heart, lungs, muscles and bones in good working order
• If you can't do 30 minutes now, start with 10 minutes once or twice a day.  After two weeks, make it 15 minutes twice a day and you will have reached your goal of 30 minutes a day.
• If you can do more than 30 minutes each day there will be additional benefits

For more information and tips for leading an active lifestyle click on the below document:

 Choose Health Be Active (PDF, 2 mb)

Healthy Eating 

Healthy eating is an important component of leading a healthy lifestyle.  Some tips for maintaining your health as you age are:

• Go for 2 & 5- try to eat 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables every day
• Drink plenty of water
• Ensure your diet consists of dairy so as to supply your body with the calcium it needs to maintain strong and healthy bones
• Try to avoid high salt foods as this can lead to an increase in blood pressure

For more information and tips on healthy eating click on the below document:

 Dietary Guidelines For Australian Adults (PDF, 717 kb)

Healthy Mind

Dementia is a mental disease that is becoming increasingly common in the elderly population.  Various studies have shown that leisure activities that stimulate the brain may help to reduce an individual's risk of getting dementia.  Examples of activities that have been shown to prevent dementia include crosswords, reading, playing board games, playing musical instruments and dancing.  

Activities & Events

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

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

  Activities For Seniors (PDF, 25 kb)

Ipswich 60 and Better Program

Come and join in the range of fun activities offered by the friendly 60 and Better group.

Over 50's Free Healthy Lifestyle Program

Ipswich 60 & Better are running a free 10 week healthy lifestyle program for over 50's.  Each week participants will attend a 2 hour session including a health presentation and an activity.  

For more information see the below flyers, or contact Ipswich 60 & Better by Ph (07) 3282 8644 or email ips60bp@gil.com.au.

 Laidley Flyer (PDF, 149 kb)

 Goodna Flyer (PDF, 168 kb)

 Springfield Flyer (PDF, 149 kb)

Lifetrail Seniors Group Fitness

Come and join your fellow seniors in a morning of fun and fitness!  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, and bring a water bottle, hat, towel and sunscreen.

Ageing Stronger Active Longer

Come and join the friendly crew from Ageing Stronger Active Longer to improve your strength, stamina, flexibility and balance.

Harmony Arts Seniors Exercise Sessions

Gentle exercise program for seniors for falls prevention based on simple dance steps and tai chi.

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 into 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 Clubs Directory

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