Balance Group at South Gippsland Hospital
Improve your balance by attending a group class twice a week for 8 weeks.
What we do
The Balance Group is for people in the community aged over 65 years who have experienced falls or are at risk of falling.
The clinicians involved in the Balance Group are a Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist and Occupational Therapist. They will work with you to identify the factors that may cause your falls, help to reduce further falls and assist you to feel more confident when moving.
Before starting in the group, you will meet with the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, who will complete an assessment, observe you while walking and moving and ask you some questions about when you may have fallen over.
The Balance Group runs twice a week and goes for 8 weeks.
Who can use our service?
Anyone aged over 65 years can access the Balance Group.
How you access
Family or self-referrals are welcome, or clients may be referred by their GP or other health professional.
For further information or to book an appointment please contact our community care reception team Monday to Friday between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm. Telephone 03 5683 9780.
Alternatively referrals can be sent via the following pathways:
For people aged over 65 years:
Call My Aged Care (MAC) on telephone 1800 200 422, or
Visit the My Aged Care website.
Are there any fees?
There is a small fee associated with this service.
Download the Community Care Fee Schedule (PDF, opens new tab)
Who do I contact?
Contact Community Care reception. Telephone 03 5683 9780 or email: sgh.chcreception@sghs.com.au
What to bring
- Medicare card
- Health Care Card and / or concession card (if you have one)
- Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed
