FALLS AND BALANCE SERVICE

Merri Health (Coburg)

LocationMerri Health
93 Bell St, Coburg VIC 3058
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Referral1300 637 744
Services

  • Better Balance: An 8 week falls and balance exercise program
  • Initial assessment is required to determine suitability for program
  • Face-to-face

Staff

  • Physiotherapist
  • Allied Health Assistant

Who can attend

All of these need to apply.

1 · Must have one (or more) of the following health problems

  • Recent fall
  • History of falls
  • Risk of falls
  • Fear of falls

2 · Must live in one of the following areas

  • No catchment area

3 · Must have a referral from one of the following

  • Hospital or community-based health professional
  • General Practitioner (GP)
  • My Aged Care – For all individuals aged 65 and over (50 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
  • Self-referral and referral from family members are accepted

The cost to attend the Falls and Balance Program is $5 per session.

Information supplied by the service provider. To update these details, contact NARI. Published 6th September, 2020, last updated 23rd April, 2025.