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Help your loved one feel stronger and more

independent.

Summit Strong is a free 12-week program that supports older Canberrans to build strength and stay independent at home — with professional care that comes directly to them.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

🏠 Care comes to them

All 1:1 sessions at home. No travel needed.

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💻 2× Per Week — Group Sessions via Video Call

Two group sessions per week. Participants join from home using a tablet, phone, or computer. Our team helps set things up — no tech experience required.

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👩‍⚕️ A full professional team

Physiotherapist, allied health assistant, dietitian & social worker.

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💰 Completely free

No gap fees, no out-of-pocket costs. DHDA funded.

WHAT TO EXPECT

How the program works, week by week.

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Week 1

A home visit to get started

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A physiotherapist visits at home to understand your loved one's strength, balance, and mobility. This shapes their personal program — no two plans are the same.

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Weeks 2–12

Weekly visits at home

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An allied health professional visits once a week for a personalised, guided exercise session — right at home. Sessions are encouraging, safe, and built around what your loved one can do.

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2× Per Week

Group sessions via video call

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Twice a week, participants join a small group session online — guided exercise, friendly conversation, and connection with others on the same journey. Our team helps get everyone set up.

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Included

Nutrition & wellbeing sessions

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Group sessions with a dietitian and social worker are woven into the program — covering practical nutrition, healthy habits, and broader wellbeing. No extra appointments needed.

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Included

A participant booklet

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Every participant receives a booklet with their exercise plan, nutrition tips, and weekly calendar — a practical companion to keep the program on track between sessions.

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No Cost

Completely free

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Summit Strong is fully funded by the Australian Government through DHDA. No gap fees, no out-of-pocket costs for eligible participants.

HOW TO GET STARTED

The path to joining Summit Strong.

Your loved one won't be enrolling directly — that's by design, to make sure the program is the right fit. Here's how it works.

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Start here

Talk to your GP

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GP submits

GP sends a referral

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We reach out

Our team gets in touch

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Week 1

Home visit to begin

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Start here

Talk to your GP

Not sure yet? That's okay.

Contact our team with questions before speaking to a GP — we're happy to help you figure out if Summit Strong is the right fit.

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GET IN TOUCH

Let's have a quick chat.

Leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back at a time that suits. No obligation — just a friendly conversation about whether Summit Strong could be right for your loved one.

🏠 Care comes to them

All sessions are home-based. No travel needed.

💰Completely free

Funded by DHDA. No gap fees or out-of-pocket costs.

🩺 GP referral required

We'll help guide you through the next steps after our call.