AQ Health offers a variety of exercise programs suited to all levels of mobility and fitness. We believe that no matter what your age, or current physical condition, it is never too late to get moving. Similarly, we offer wellness programs that enhance mental engagement and boost quality of life for people living with dementia.
Our tailored programs are coordinated by our experienced physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, and music therapists. The sessions are run in an encouraging, enjoyable, and safe environment. Run over a set number of weeks, the programs generally include pre- and post- assessment; allowing us to track your progress, from start to finish.
Our state-of-the-art gym equipment and treatment rooms located in McNally House at AQ Garden City Multi-Service Centre, Upper Mount Gravatt in Brisbane cater to both individual and group exercise programs.
Sessions are also run across our other sites.
Contact AQ
24/7 Dementia Help Line:
1800 639 331
Programs we offer...
Tai Chi
A 10-week program that uses breathing techniques and slow, gentle movements to reduce your stress levels and improve your balance.
Get Up & Stay Up
A 8-week course, created by physiotherapists to increase confidence and independence through strengthening and balancing exercises. NOW at AQ Rehab, Gordon Park and AQ Health, Upper Mt Gravatt. Register today!
Small Group Gym Class
Our small group classes run as either 6 or 12 sessions of supervised exercise. They have a maximum of 5 people per group and include strengthening exercises with the HUR gym equipment and use of resistance band, dumbbell weights and functional exercises. The aim of these sessions is to improve overall strength, function and mobility.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
A 10-week cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) program to support people living with dementia. Find out more information.
GLA:D® at AQ Health
A Physio-led exercise program for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Music Therapy
A 10-week course that will include singing, sensory exploration, and improvisation with different instruments. Find out more information.
Movement Matters
AQ’s South Coast Multi Service Centre is now offering physiotherapist lead 1 hour group exercise classes Wednesdays fortnightly. Small class sizes and no lock in contracts. Book today!
Class schedule
Each class runs from Monday to Friday, starting from 8:30 am.
Contact Alzheimer’s Queensland on 07 3422 3000 to enquire about specific classes and times.
Location
AQ Health is located on Level 3 at McNally House, Garden City. As we are a secure site, you will require a code or pass to enter the building. One of our friendly staff will meet you upon entry to take you through.
Parking is available at our Garden City Age Care Centre at 33 Tryon Street, Upper Mount Gravatt.
Classes for other service regions are run at our Multi Service Community Centres.
Pricing
A selection of our programs are available under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Package (HCP).
We also accept Medicare CDM (Chronic Disease Management) referrals.
AQ Health services all private health funds, privately paying clients, and private NDIS clients.
Accessing these programs
Not an Alzheimer’s Queensland client?
No problem at all. Simply:
- Call us on 07 3422 3000 to register.
- Our team will put you in touch with My Aged Care, so you can register for our Government- subsidised group exercise class.
- We will call you back to discuss when the classes will be running in your area once we receive your referral from My Aged Care.
Already receiving an allied health related service through Alzheimer’s Queensland?
- Call us on 07 3422 3000 to register for the class you wish to join.
- We will call you back to confirm your participation in the class.
- We will then arrange a pre-assessment visit with you prior to your class.