Special Needs
Did you know?
- Everyone can benefit from increased physical activity
- Having a disability won't stop you from being active. In fact, there are very few disabilities that completely stop people getting active. So why not try some of our top tips to get active.
- Gentle exercise can help reduce stress, alleviate depression and anxiety, enhance mental well-being.
- Being active can provide a great opportunity to enjoy activity with family and friends.
- Most chronic health problems can actually be helped by activity – but check with your doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, podiatrist or local fitness centre about the type and amount of activity you can do. See being active with chronic health problems.
- There are many FREE or low cost ways to be active on the Gold Coast. Find an activity or event near you and look at the activities for people with disabilities in the City Council's Active and Healthy GC program.
- Being active in groups can help you to meet new friends and assist you in enjoying and knowing your local neighbourhood.
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