Community Strength and Balance Auckland -Harbour Sport

18/09/2025

📢Calling all Wāhine working in sport, recreation, community health and wellbeing 📢

Join us for our second Wāhine Connect Breakfast!
A networking event for women working in the sport, recreation, and community health and wellbeing sector in the Harbour region.

Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Harbour Sport, Sports House, Stadium Drive, Albany
Cost: Free!

This breakfast is a fantastic opportunity to connect, network, and exchange ideas with other wāhine passionate about making a difference in our community.
Whether you're looking to build new connections, spark collaborations, or simply enjoy a morning of empowerment and inspiration, we’d love to see you there.

RSVP through the link below by Monday the 13th of October to secure your spot.
https://forms.office.com/r/XXQCV0XBXN

13/09/2025

We’re excited to be at the Manurewa Community Wellness Expo on October 2nd!
Come visit our stall to learn more about Community Strength & Balance classes — we’d love to connect!
For more info, see 👇

PANUI
Join us at the MCN Wellness Expo!
E TIPU E REA MANUREWA - Grow and flourish
This is a FREE Community Event during the second week of school holidays!

Thursday, 2nd October 2025
Southmall Shopping Centre, Manurewa
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Discover services for the whole whānau:
Hauora (Health) | Education | Employment | Disability Support
Early Childhood | Parenting | Mental Health & Wellbeing
Community Outreach & Support Groups

Fun for all ages: Free face painting, balloon twisting, giveaways, prizes, high-energy Coach J, and vibrant cultural performances!

A huge mihi to our funders Manurewa Local Board and our amazing Manurewa Community Network volunteers!

04/09/2025

Recently we held a Falls Prevention Workshop in collaboration with Asian Family Services at the Watyarnprateep Buddhist Temple in Kelston. This was the first time we had been invited to a temple to share our community outreach work and it was an honour to have this opportunity to talk to and engage with the Thai senior community members. One attendee commented that she found the strength & balance exercises 'very useful and can practice at home'.

27/08/2025

Let’s build healthier, stronger communities together!
Visit the Community Strength & Balance stall at Asian Hauora Day for free falls prevention advice and health info.

17/08/2025

We recently held our second Provider Networking Lunch of the year at Pupuke Golf Club, North Shore.
We were excited to host our speaker Dr Pooja Maddela who is a registered naturopathy doctor, researcher, educator, international speaker, and senior master yoga teacher.
She discussed the physiology of the brain and how it can work during balance and included some practical tips for training older adults.
We received fantastic feedback on Dr Pooja's talk and the lunch overall.

These events are a great way to bring a network of exercise providers together and show our appreciation for the hard work they do for older adults in their communities.

04/08/2025

The Third Age: ‘I’m busier than I’ve ever been…’

Life changes in the ‘third age’, but it doesn't stop. Just ask dancing wonder, Rose Edwards.

29/07/2025

Stories of growth and rediscovery is behind 'Begin Again with Davina McCall'. In one episode, she explores Dementia with Dr Sabina Brennan, a leading neuroscientist and brain health expert. Under Chapter 12. Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia (41m 50sec), Dr Sabina talks about the importance of exercise and balance as we age 👇

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina sits down with Dr. Sabina Brennan, a leading neuroscientist and brain health expert, to explore how simple lifestyle c...

07/07/2025

Come visit our stall and enjoy a Strength & Balance exercise session with us at the Community Wellness Expo 2025!

Date: Thursday, 10 July
Location: Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library

We are excited to be part of this vibrant community event and share information about Community Strength & Balance classes. If you’re keen to stay active and strong, come by for a chat — we’d love to connect!

📌 Save the date & bring your whānau!

07/07/2025

01/07/2025

ACC is pleased to launch the Live Stronger for Longer National Webinar Series, facilitated by the Regional Injury Prevention team.

Join Sports Podiatrist Anna Beetham from Wairarapa Sports Podiatry as she explores the essential connection between foot health and physical stability. This session will highlight how podiatry supports older adults in staying strong, mobile, and independent throughout their lives helping to reduce the risk of falls and enhance overall wellbeing.

Session times (same content for both):

Session 1: Monday 7 July 1:30-2:15pm
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Session 2: Friday 11 July 2025 2:00-2:45pm
Register here: a81ea460-57a8-490c-a90b-b2b69332c327@8506768f-a7d1-475b-901c-fc1c222f496a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a81ea460-57a8-490c-a90b-b2b69332c327@8506768f-a7d1-475b-901c-fc1c222f496a

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24/06/2025

16/06/2025

Last week, we hosted a Falls Prevention workshop alongside Asian Family Services at the Takapuna Methodist Church for Korean Seniors who were keen to learn more about prevention, how to get up after a fall and S&B exercises. The very practical workshop was very well received and we were treated to a traditional Korean lunch afterwards. We hope to do a number of these collaborative events over the next year.