The Ironbark Program includes exercise and education components, based on effective fall prevention programs, and can be run in a flexible way depending on the needs of the community. The program works well when run in 6 month blocks, but can also run as an ongoing program.
As a guideline, sessions may include:
30 – 45 minutes of a yarning circle incorporating topics related to falls and fall prevention, healthy lifestyle, and social and emotional wellbeing.
Home exercises.
Morning tea or lunch.
The Ironbark Program can easily be run by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHS) and other Aboriginal organisations, Local Health Districts (LHDs), and others.
To deliver The Ironbark Program, organisations could explore funding from health organisations such as NSW Health, Population Health Units in your local Health District, Primary Health Networks, or other avenues e.g. Community Grants Hub, and Grants Assist.
For further information on delivering the Ironbark Program:
“There was a young man who had a lot of health issues and problems with balance. After participating in the project, towards the end of the program his strength and balance got so good he didn’t need his walking stick.”
- Liz Bourke, Previous Ironbark site manager
