Ageing For Better

26/04/2026

Happy Sunday 💛 I know you know…

You know how important it is to work on your strength and balance — not just for fitness, but for confidence, independence, and feeling good in your body every day.

As part of my partnership with Inner West Council and Together2, I’ve created a series of “Fit at Home” demo videos to help you build foundational strength and balance from the comfort of your own home.

✨ Simple, practical exercises
✨ Most require little to no equipment
✨ Easy to fit into your daily routine

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to stay consistent, these videos are here to support you.

👉 Watch here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AcneeMMYUfw7ACMdO4gjT64mYVC7WaW&si=yQN9H4aXpFHsNyWK

I’d love to hear from you — which exercises do you enjoy most 💬

The Fit at Home program was created by Marilynn Olson, Personal Trainer and Director of Ageing for Better, with support from the team at Together2. This Fit ...

01/04/2026

There’s something really special about watching seniors and teens come together — moving, laughing, and learning from each other. You can feel the confidence grow, the friendships form, and the genuine fun in the room 🌿

These sessions are a reminder that connection, movement, and community really do go hand in hand.

19/03/2026

So proud to be partnering with Together2 for Seniors Week 💙

It’s been incredible to see so many older adults come together to focus on what truly matters — building strength, improving balance, and staying connected.

These workshops are about more than just exercise. They’re about confidence, independence, and creating a community where people feel supported to move well and live better.

Thank you for creating such meaningful opportunities — and to everyone who joined us, you were inspiring

16/03/2026

We’re excited to share that Ageing for Better has been featured in the latest autumn edition of Darling Magazine!

Our article shares why strength, mobility and connection are so important as we age, and how Ageing for Better is working to support older adults to stay active and socially connected.

Thank you to Darling Magazine for featuring our work and helping shine a light on the importance of healthy ageing in our community.

A magazine created by locals for locals. Darling is the quarterly magazine for Rozelle, Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, and White Bay. This Autumn edition features an exclusive guide to the Biennal

05/03/2026

Ageing for Better is excited to be part of Seniors Festival 2026!

The Inner West Council has an incredible lineup of events planned to celebrate and support older members of our community.

If you — or an older person you know — would like to learn more about the importance of strength, balance and staying active as we age, we’d love you to join one of Ageing for Better’s workshops taking place at Together2 on 9 March or 11 March.

These sessions are designed to be friendly, practical and accessible, helping people build confidence with movement and take simple steps toward feeling stronger in everyday life.

Come along, learn something new, and connect with others in the community. 💚

For more information and to register click here 🔗 bit.ly/4qTaZuC

Explore the full Inner West program online please visit: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/whats-on/annual-events/seniors-festival/seniors-festival-events-2026

26/02/2026

Seniors Strength & Balance Workshops — Registrations Now Open

At Ageing for Better, we believe ageing can be a positive, empowering journey — especially when strength, movement and community come together.

As part of Seniors Festival 2026, we’re proud to partner with Together2 to offer FREE Strength & Balance Workshops for Inner West seniors. If you’re in Sydney, these gentle, beginner-friendly sessions are a wonderful opportunity to build everyday strength, improve balance, reduce falls risk and feel more confident moving through daily life — all in a warm, welcoming space.

The sessions will be led by Marilynn Olson, certified fitness expert and Director of Ageing for Better, who is passionate about helping people feel stronger, steadier and more connected at every stage of life.

🗓️ Choose ONE session:
• Wed 4 March | 10:00–11:30am
• Mon 9 March | 10:00–11:30am
• Wed 11 March | 2:00–3:30pm

📍 Together2, Rozelle (Sydney)
🎟️ Free event – registration required
☕ Includes social morning/afternoon tea
🎁 Complimentary take-home Fit Kit

Places are limited and bookings are essential.
👉 Register here: https://rb.gy/tb6hbv

📩 agedcare@together2.org.au

📞 0480 523 896

22/02/2026

People I train often tell me they never saw themselves lifting weights — and now they never miss a session.
They tell me they walk farther, feel stronger, and just as importantly, that they’ve made friendships along the way.

This is why I do what I do.
I’m committed to helping people build functional strength, feel confident in their bodies, and experience ageing as something positive, social, and empowering.

I’m so proud to be facilitating these free Seniors Strength & Balance Workshops with Together2 as part of Seniors Festival 2026 🌿

If you’re an Inner West senior — or know someone who is — this is a gentle, supportive way to get started.

👉 Register here: https://rb.gy/tb6hbv
Places are limited and bookings are essential.

06/02/2026

At Ageing for Better, we believe that feeling strong, capable, and connected to others makes a real difference to how we experience life — at every stage.

We create welcoming strength and fitness workshops, practical talks, and simple tools that support confident movement and meaningful community connection.

This isn’t about perfection or pushing limits.
It’s about moving well, feeling supported, and doing life together.

Welcome to Ageing for Better 💪🏼🫵🏼