Stepping On Program
Stay Independent, Stay Confident
Falls are preventable - and confidence is key. Stepping On is a proven, 7-week workshop that empowers older adults to take control of their health and reduce their risk of falling. Through expert guidance, peer support, and practical strategies, participants learn how to improve balance, strength and safety at home and in the community.
Whether you have had a fall or just want to stay active and independent, Stepping On gives you the tools to keep moving confidently.
Why join the stepping On program?
- Proven to Reduce Falls: Evidence-based strategies that work
- Build Confidence: Learn to move safely and stay independent
- Expert-led Sessions: Includes input from Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Pharmacists and more
- Practical Skills: Improve balance, strength, and home safety
- Peer Support: Connect with others in a supportive group setting
- 7-week Workshop: Just one session per week with long lasting results
Who can join the program?
Stepping On is ideal for older adults who:
- Are 70 years or older
- Live in the community or an independent living unit (not in residential care)
- Are able to walk independently (with or without a walking stick)
- Have experienced a fall in the last 12 months or feel concerned about falling
- Have no cognitive impairment (Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, Intellectual Disability, Acquired Brain Injury)
- Have no progressive neurological condition (Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis)
- No behavioural concerns
- No medical condition that limits your ability to participate in the group (Epilepsy)
What you will Learn
Strength & Balance exercises
Education on what exercises you should do to build strength and balance
Medication management
Learn how medications can increase your falls risk and how to manage them
Home Safety
Tips on how to identify and reduce you risk of fall hazards in the home
Safe footwear choices
Learn how to select the right shoes to prevent falls
Vision and balance
Learn how vision affects your balance and risk of falls
Community safety
Learn how to stay safe and confident when accessing the community
Leader and expert speakers
The program is led by an Occupational Therapist trained as a Stepping On facilitator. Throughout the series, guest experts are invited to speak and provide hands-on demonstrations, including:
- Physiotherapists: Teach balance and strength exercises
- Occupational Therapists: Offer tips on home safety and adaptive equipment
- Pharmacists: Review medications that may increase fall risk
- Vision Experts: Discuss how vision changes affect safety
- Community Safety Officers: Offer advice on navigating public spaces safely
Frequently asked questions
Testimonials
"I found the various course guest presenters organised and who willingly gave up their precious time to give their presentations, accept questions and also provide answers on topics in their area of expertise. Each of their sessions added to my knowledge base, their value to me cant be overstated"
-Past participant
"I loved everything about this program. Facilitators were absolutely wonderful. They listened carefully and attended to all our needs. I think we all benefited immensely from the specialised, individual focus of modifying those great exercises to give everyone confidence, to motivate us all to move our bodies - strengthening and balancing so as to prevent falls! Their knowledge and face-to-face, one-on-one assistance is truly invaluable"
-Past participant