Wednesday, 12 June 2013

MATE Seminar - Reminder



Dolphins Health Precinct is excited to introduce Making Aquatics a Terrific Experience (MATE), an innovative and interactive community seminar aimed at optimising health and wellness opportunities for people with medical conditions and/or disabilities.

The MATE seminar, run by AUSTSWIM (Australasian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety), provides participants with the information, skills and confidence to take a person with a medical condition and/or disability to the pool for recreation activities.

The MATE seminar is not about swimming strokes; it is a guide to encouraging and facilitating physical activity in an aquatic environment for people who do not always have the opportunity to participate in aquatic activity.

Why is Aquatic Activity beneficial?
  • Promotes sense of well being
  • Maximises body function and independence
  • Improves mood and increases self-esteem
  • Endorses water safety principals
  • Provides fitness opportunities for you and your MATE
Who can attend?
  • Family Member (Parents, Partners, Friends, Siblings etc)
  • Support Person or Carer (Personal attendant, Allied Health Professional, Disability Leader etc)
The MATE Seminar offers
  • Comprehensive notes
  • Real life scenarios
  • Simulation exercises
  • Aquatic activities to use in an inclusive setting
  • Networking with like-minded people
When / Where
  • Saturday 15th June 2013
  • 12.30pm - 4.30pm
  • Cost: $77.00
  • At Dolphins Health Precinct

If you have any questions, or would like to enrol, please call us on 3880 3729.

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