Melbourne ONLY: Opportunity to participate in a study designed to improve your health and wellbeing

Receive three months of free supervised exercise at fitness centres throughout Melbourne with the EX-MED Cancer program.
- Sessions are supervised by qualified exercise physiologists who specialise in exercise for people with cancer
- You’ll receive an individualised program specific to you and will be exercising with a small group of other cancer survivors
What does
participation in the program involve?
Three month best-practice exercise intervention involving 3 x ~1hr sessions/week; individualised exercise prescription delivered by exercise physiologists specifically trained to deliver EX-MED Cancer; conducted in groups of 10 people with cancer at local fitness centres.
Who can participate?
People diagnosed with any type of cancer who have completed cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy) within the last 12 months. Please note participants are eligible if they are currently receiving/scheduled to receive hormone therapy.
Where is the
program run?
- Melbourne Studio Gym, Fitzroy
- Coburg Leisure Centre, Coburg
- Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Hawthorn
- Monash Sport and Fitness, Caulfield
- Sunshine Leisure Centre, Sunshine
How much
does it cost?
Nothing.
Where can I find out more or join?
Web: www.exmedcancer.org.au/enrol-or-refer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 9230 8728
To find other exercise options in your area visit bcna.org.au to view exercise options by state. If you would like to find an exercise physiologist in your area visit essa.org.au.
Comments
who else do you remember who are Melb based members ?
Thanks for this post.
I made enquiry today and subject to my health I'm booked for second term and on the waiting list for possible cancellation first term.
Ange
https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/exercise-and-staying-fit/exercise-programs/#vic
The Community Health Cancer Rehabilitation Program runs out of Rosebud and Frankston so may be suitable for you.