How we can help you
Warm Water Exercise - Hydrotherapy is a way for people with chronic conditions to exercise with a minimum of stress to joints and sore muscles, utilising the buoyancy of water and adding heat. The temperature of the hydrotherapy pool at Tropicus Centre (Coconut Grove) is around 34degrees C. Both a chair and a sling are available to help immobile participants in and out of the pool. Bodyfit run various chronic condition sessions Monday to Saturday. www.bodyfitnt.com.au Members of AONT receive a discounted class fee of $10 per session.
Note: A medical clearance form signed by your doctor is required for acceptance to the warm water exercise program
Tai Chi -The ancient Chinese practice of Tai Chi can help people with severe arthritis move and feel better. Tai Chi programmes are regularly available - Contact Keven Walle (Australia Wu Tang 8927 5942); Chris or Maisie Austin (Chi Kung 8985 1057); Pat Needham (Rural Results 8988 1402); Annette Koch (Alzheimer's NT 8948 5228); Barbara Morthorpe (Red Cross Katherine 8972 2246)
Support Groups -
Nightcliff Support Group - meets Monday each fortnight (usually 1st and 3rd Monday) 10am at Carers NT, Cnr Dick Ward Drive & Caryota Court - contact Dot 8927 5603
Palmerston Support Group - meets 3rd Monday of month at office of MLA for Brennan - contact Sylvia Bugg (8983 1317)
Inflammatory Arthritis Group - meets monthly - contact Justine (8985 6046)
Alice Springs Support Group - contact Rosie Gibbins (0428 520 920) - For Chair Based Exercises contact Irene Heaton (0408 222 294)
Education - We provide information to community groups and individuals. For information, please contact us.
Resource library - AONT has a number of books, CDs, DVDs and videos for loan to members.
Advocacy - The AONT participates in a number of Boards of Management and Steering Committees in the Northern Territory. Let us know if we can help you.
