What is Wellness 2 Age?
Wellness 2 Age is a structured healthy ageing program delivered by trained facilitators in community, health, and aged care settings.
At the heart of the program is a dual-task approach, where physical movement is combined with cognitive challenges to simultaneously support:
- Mobility and balance
- Memory and attention
- Confidence and participation
- Social connection and wellbeing
This integrated approach reflects the way people function in everyday life and supports participants to apply these skills beyond the program environment.
How the Program Works?
Program structure
- 10-week group-based program that runs for 60 mins each week
- Weekly structured sessions
- Pre and post outcome measures at weeks 1 and 10 to show improvements
- Delivered by trained facilitators
- Suitable for a broad range of older adults living in the community or independent living
- Optional 30 minute weekly structured health promotion discussion
What happens in a session?
Each session includes:
- Understanding key strategies that support cognitive and physical health
- Undertaking activities aligned to individual goals
- Dual-task exercises that combine movement and thinking tasks
- Social interaction and group participation
- Practical strategies participants can apply in everyday life
Activities are designed to be engaging, meaningful, and adaptable to different abilities and goals.
Who is the program for?
Wellness 2 Age is designed for older people who want to maintain or improve their:
- Mobility and balance
- Memory and cognitive function
- Confidence in daily activities
- Social connection and participation
Participants do not require a specific diagnosis to take part in the program. Instead, the program is goal-focused and supports older people with a broad range of healthy ageing goals.
Evidence-based approach
The Wellness 2 Age program is grounded in research and has been evaluated across multiple community settings.
The program has consistently demonstrated improvements in:
- Cognition
- Mobility
- Social engagement
- Confidence and quality of life
The dual-task approach used within the program is supported by evidence showing benefits for balance, falls risk reduction, and cognitive function.
Benefits of the program?
Participants may experience:
- Improved balance and mobility
- Enhanced memory and concentration
- Increased confidence in everyday activities
- Greater social engagement
- Improved quality of life and wellbeing
Many participants also report increased optimism, motivation, and confidence in participating in community life.
Flexible delivery across settings
Wellness 2 Age has been designed for delivery across a range of settings, including:
- Community health services
- Aged care organisations
- Non-For-Profit Community Organisations
- Private Allied Health organisations
The structured program model and online resources support consistent and scalable delivery across organisations.
Program resources
Trained facilitators delivering Wellness 2 Age have access to:
- Session plans and activity guides
- Facilitator and participant handbooks
- Weekly presentation resources
- Demonstration videos of activities
- Detailed activity information including grading for individualisation
- Online portal for outcome tracking and reporting*
*The online portal provides organisations with access to participant data, downloadable outcome reports, and individual participant certificates based on program results.
Interested in delivering Wellness 2 Age?
Learn more about facilitator training and how your organisation can implement the program.