Engage

26/02/2026

08/12/2025

Are you aged 65+ years and living on the Central Coast or in the Hunter region of NSW? Sign up to our 'EngAGE Community' online group program delivered by accredited exercise physiologists and student practitioners commencing in February 2026.

You will enjoy a tailored exercise program as well as the opportunity to interact with others, have some fun and learn some tips about healthy ageing.

EngAGE Community is delivered in real time online, so you can join from the comfort of home, for 2 hours per week over 12 weeks.

Email our team at engage@newcastle.edu.au or visit our website theengagecommunity.com.au

Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
Active Stronger Better
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health

19/11/2025

🚶Stay active and meet new people from the convenience of home.
🏋Opportunity for those aged 65+ to engage in an online exercise program

EngAGE Community will soon be recruiting participants aged 65 and over for our online sessions to be delivered in 2026. Aiming to be an accessible and fun way to engage in exercise, sessions are delivered via telehealth to participants at home.

Facilitated under the expert guidance of an accredited exercise physiologist and student practitioners, EngAGE sessions are:
🤝 social
🧠 educational
🏋 active

Contact our team at engage@newcastle.edu.au to express an interest in participating in our programs kicking off from February 2026.

14/11/2025

24/10/2025

For any of our EngAGE participants (and others) living in the Gillieston Heights area, there is an upcoming in-person exercise program starting in November through Active Stronger Better

Details are in their post below. Please contact the Active Stronger Better team with any questions.

10/10/2025

🗨️ "The part I enjoyed the most was the socialising that went along with the exercise"

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Connect with your Community’. EngAGE Community is all about just that – social connection is at the heart of what we do!

Our online exercise program for older adults provides opportunities to connect with others, share life experiences and learn about healthy ageing, all while working towards exercise goals under the guidance of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

If you know an older adult living on the Central Coast or in the Hunter region who:
🔹 wants to top-up their social connections
🔹 is keen to be active and learn about healthy ageing
🔹 would enjoy the intergenerational connection with our student practitioners
👉 refer them here - https://www.theengagecommunity.com

Interested in partnering to bring EngAGE Community to your region? We'd love to hear from you.

09/10/2025

🏋🚶‍♀️‍➡️Bringing Movement, Fun and Connection to Aged Care Communities 🧎 🤾‍♀️

We are proud to collaborate with aged care providers and independent living facilities to deliver the EngAGE RACF program – a purpose-built initiative for older adults that brings weekly exercise physiology services focused on safe, fun and socially engaging movement.

Over the course of 8 weeks, residents work closely with Accredited Exercise Physiologists and enthusiastic exercise physiology student practitioners from the School of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy (The University of Newcastle, Australia) to co-create tailored exercise plans that suit their individual needs.

What makes it special?
· Led by Accredited Exercise Physiologists
· Supported by enthusiastic student practitioners
· Customised for all abilities and mobility levels
· Designed to improve mobility, strength and balance.

Thanks to the support of the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network EngAGE RACF continues to grow in reach and impact – delivering meaningful outcomes and fostering vibrant connections across our older adult communities.

18/02/2025

Are you over 65 years old, live on the Central Coast or in the Hunter Region and looking to make some new friends while participating in an online program delivered by Exercise Physiologists?
If so, the EngAGE program could be for you!
EngAGE is a FREE 12-week online program facilitated by Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science programs at UON and Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI).
Weekly zoom classes will allow you to make new friends, do some exercise and learn about lifestyle health without leaving your home.
EngAGE is taking expressions of interest now for our classes starting in early March!
To find out more visit our website https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/engage
To express an interest, fill in your details here: https://www.theengagecommunity.com.au/contact OR email us at engage@newcastle.edu.au
University of Newcastle, Central Coast
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health

Contact UsTo find out more about the EngAGE programs or to get involved, get in touch with us.EngAGE is a program embedded in the Centre for Rehab Innovations at the University of Newcastle.Located at:HMRI BuildingKookaburra CircuitNew Lambton Heights, NSW, 2289 Name * First Name Last Name Email * M...

11/02/2025

Are you over 65 years old, live on the Central Coast or in the Hunter Region and looking to make some new friends while participating in an online program delivered by Exercise Physiologists?
If so, the EngAGE program could be for you!
EngAGE is a FREE 12-week online program facilitated by Exercise Physiology and Exercise Science programs at UON and Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI).
Weekly zoom classes will allow you to make new friends, do some exercise and learn about lifestyle health without leaving your home.
EngAGE is taking expressions of interest now for our classes starting in early March!
To find out more visit our website https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/engage
To express an interest, fill in your details here: https://www.theengagecommunity.com.au/contact OR email us at engage@newcastle.edu.au
University of Newcastle, Central Coast
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health

13/12/2021

Are you over 65 years old, live on the Central Coast and looking to make some new friends while participating in an online program delivered by Exercise Physiologists?

If so, the EngAGE program could be for you!

EngAGE is a FREE 12-week online program facilitated the Master of Exercise Physiology UON and Centre for Rehab Innovations - CRI
Centre for Rehab Innovations - CRI. Weekly zoom classes will allow you to make new friends, do some exercise and learn about lifestyle health without leaving your home

EngAGE is taking expressions of interest now for our classes starting in mid-February!

To find out more visit our website https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/our-projects/engage/ or contact us at Engage@newcastle.edu.au

University of Newcastle, Central Coast
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health

09/12/2021

Welcome to EngAGE!

Check out our video below for more information 🤓⬇️

EngAGE looks to support older Australians with fun and engaging exercise and develop the next generation of Exercise Physiologists

EngAGE is a collaborative research project facilitated by the Master of Exercise Physiology UON and the Centre for Rehab Innovations - CRI, and has received funding support from the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network

For more information please visit our website https://www.centrerehabinnovations.com.au/our-projects/engage/ or contact us at Engage@newcastle.edu.au

University of Newcastle, Central Coast
Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)
Central Coast Health