by SHARE SMR Inc.

SHARE SMR Inc (SHARE) is a nongovernment, not for profit organisation that has been providing low-cost physical activity in accessible community settings mainly for older adults and +55 years for over 35 years. A range of exercise classes are offered, and most have falls preventive strength and balance components in them. Programs are holistic health promotions for health and wellbeing to stay well, fit and enjoy life as we grow in years with a focus is on mental health, chronic illness, and isolation.

We build on existing expertise, experience, and have a reputation of providing “one-stop” well-being programs with positive health outcomes. One of our aims is to help minimise the impact of accrued lifestyle and illness by providing robust evidenced based well-being programs that is affordable and delivered in friendly settings which also allows us to provide emotional support to all that attend our classes. SHARE’s support programs help with managing your ability to do things, provides connectivity and enjoyment. Physical and psychological programs are very important to maintain positive outlook. SHARE’s programs provide a platform to relieve stress, promote emotional stability and peace of mind. These help to recover, regain strength, physical fitness, and confidence particularly after a prolonged illness or stress.

Exercise is very important we provide many Non-invasive physical exercise, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Art As Therapy, Outing, seminars, support groups, mental health programs such as Walking Buddies, Bright Minds for Early onset of Dementia, Domestic Violence and pathways to seek further help.

Education programs include Nutrition provided by health professionals to learn and adopt healthy eating habits, balanced diets, and sleep improvement.

Cr Ward spoke of the work of SHARE “Social isolation is a major issue today in our society and we need to do so much to look after our Nation builders who have given so much to this country that we freely enjoy. Friends as we enjoy this wonderful dinner can I ask you to buy a raffle or Live auction item we have amazing prizes to be won but a part of taking home a winning you will take with you many Blessings from some of the most vulnerable people in our community. We are raising funds for Art As Therapy please give generously. Being a Volunteer President and seeing the positive impact we make in people’s lives gives me great pleasure and frankly this is what gets me out of bed every day. It is my passion and desire to see SHARE grow so it can serve as many people as possible to make their lives happier and healthier”.