TERM 3 HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE WITH ASD AND CARERS
All health and fitness service providers are professionally trained, and
have an interest in working with AAACT in developing quality activities
for people and their families with ASD.
* For Pre-schoolers
o LAST MINUTE Northside Yabbies Aquatots - Fun- based water activities
led by qualified, disability friendly instructors for pre-school aged
children and their carer. Held in a warm water environment this
programme is designed to develop physical, psycho-social, cognitive and
recreational benefits. Venue: Aquatots Swimming Pool, Forde
o Cost: $160 per term (10 week) now pro-rata Commencing: 23rd July >
30th September
o Time/ Day: To be determined with interest
o Information and registrations: Aquatots: Debbie Sari PH; 02 6162
0507, or through the website: www.aquatots.com.au
o LAST MINUTE Southside Young's Swim School - Fun- based water
activities led by qualified, disability friendly instructors for
pre-school aged children and their carer. Held in a warm water
environment this programme is designed to develop physical,
psycho-social, cognitive and recreational benefits. Venue: Young's Swim
Centre, 4 Jenke Circuit, Kambah
o Cost: $160 per term (10 week) Now pro-rata Commencing: 23rd July >
30th September
o Time/ Day: To be determined with interest
o Registrations for Young's programmes: by PH: 02 6231 0765 Or
Website: www.admin@youngsswimschool.com.au
* Primary & teens school aged children
o STARTING SOON CIT Gym Skills and Fitness for Kids - Run by a CIT
fitness teacher and instructors, and senior students, this programme is
developed for primary aged children with ASD to help develop physical
and social skills through group-based gym skill and fitness activities.
Venue: Sports Hall, CIT, Bruce Campus (map available)
Time: 4.00-4.45pm Starts: Monday, 20th August > 24th September (6 weeks)
Cost: $5 per week Registrations: by 15th August Email:
Edward.jelbart@cit.edu.au<mailto:Edward.jelbart@cit.edu.au>.
o LAST MINUTE Canberra Aikido- For primary and teens. This traditional
oriental non-confrontational martial art is recognized for improving
focus, agility, coordination and confidence. Your child will develop new
skill in a small class, and safe and fun environment, led by trained
instructors, familiar with ASD. Venue: Deakin Scout Hall, LaTrobe Park,
Cnr Gawler & Melbourne Sts Time: Friday, 3.45-4.30pm Starts: 27th July
Cost: $108 (9 week term) now pro-rata. Queries and Registrations: by
20th July, Louise Wills PH: 0400157732 or E:
louisewills@grapevine.com.au<mailto:louisewills@grapevine.com.au>
o Swimming
o LAST MINUTE Northside -Aquatots - Swimming for primary aged
children. This programme is specially designed for primary aged
children, or children not in formal schooling. A safe and supportive
environment with disability trained instructors, small class numbers, in
a warm water environment help provide and enjoyable experience with many
physical, psycho-social, cognitive and recreational benefits.
Venue: Aquatots Swimming Pool, Forde Time: Saturdays from noon (with
interest) Start: 23rd July > 30th Sept. Cost: $160 (10 week term). Now
pro-rata Limited numbers.
o Swimming Squad - Aquatots for young people with ASD, interested in
more advanced swimming and competition. Time: Thursday afternoons.
Limited numbers with discussion.
Registrations for Aquatots programmes: PH: 02 61620507 Or Website:
www.aquatots.com.au<http://www.aquatots.com.au>
o LAST MINUTE Southside - Young's Swim School Swimming for primary
aged children. This programme is specially designed for primary aged
children, or children not in formal schooling. A safe and supportive
environment with disability trained instructors, small class numbers, in
a warm water environment help provide and enjoyable experience with many
physical, psycho-social, cognitive and recreational benefits. Venue:
Young's Swim School, 4 Jenke Circuit, Kambah Time: Saturdays (& with
interest week days) Start: 23rd July > 30th Sept. Cost: $160 (10 week
term) now pro-rata. Limited numbers. Registrations for Young's
programmes: PH: 02 6231 0765 Or Website:
www.admin@youngsswimschool.com.au<http://www.admin@youngsswimschool.com.
au>
* Teens, Adults, and Carers
o OPPORTUNITY Personal Safety for Women - Self-defence for adults and
teens, family members and people with ASD. A qualified martial arts
trainer will teach strategies to identify risky behaviour, learn
appropriate responses, and shut down problem situations down early.
Venue: Bendigo Room, Autism Asperger, Chifley. Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm
Date: Saturday, 18th August Cost: $25 Registration: by 10th August
Contact: Louise Wills on PH: 0400 157732 or
louisewills@grapevine.com.au<mailto:louisewills@grapevine.com.au> Or Jan
Jolly AAACT on PH: 61760514 or janj@autismaspergeract.com.au
o CHANGED Yoga - For teens and adults of all ages and fitness levels.
Due to limited numbers, interested participants may join other classes
(some disability, chronic illness) that Lynnette runs. For further
information contact: E: lynnette@asparkofsplendour.com
o YMCA Mentored gym - Tailored fitness programmes for teens and adults
with ASD in a structured gym environment. This is aimed at developing
strength, co-ordination, flexibility, fitness and wellbeing. Venue:
YMCA, Chifley Health & Wellbeing Centre, MacLaurin St, Chifley Time:
2.00 - 3.00pm Starts: Weekly, from Thursday 26th July Cost: $5 per
session.
Registrations: prior to start date,
tony.harber@YMCA.org.au/<mailto:tony.harber@YMCA.org.au/> PH: 02 6281
0124
If you have health and fitness needs that are not met by these
programmes please contact Jan at AACT, who will work to help you through
other contacts.
For further information, registration and other details, contact Jan
Jolly, Project Officer, Health and Wellbeing, AAACT: Email:
janj@autismaspergeract.com.au<mailto:janj@autismaspergeract.com.au>
Or phone: 02 6176 0514 (Thursday/ Fridays), or MB: 0439 378 426
(anytime)
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