NEW - Training dates for 2012 now available
Welcome to Active Ageing Australia
'Active Ageing-the process of optimising opportunities for physical, social and mental wellbeing throughout the life course in order to extend healthy life expectancy and the quality of life in older age.' World Health Organisation
Active Ageing Australia is committed to the philosophy of active ageing and to taking action to increase the participation in recreational and physical activity of people as they age.
Active Ageing Australia aims to
- Increase participation in physical activity opportunities for the ageing population
- Represent the physical activity needs of the ageing population
- Support research and the application of research knowledge
You can be a member of Active Ageing Australia – see the Membership section of the website.
More than 2000 Easy Moves for Active Ageing (EMAA) leaders now trained
EMAA is a state of the art leaders training course for conducting and designing gentle exercise programs for older adults.
EMAA is nationally accredited and meets competency standards of 3 units from the National Training Packages (SRC CRO 007B, SRC CRO 009B and SRF CFP 001A).
EMAA is now regularly delivered across 4 States of Australia by a network of approved Trainers. Click here for program details.
