MoveWell resource library
Clear next steps for movement at home
Use these guides to prepare better questions, notice meaningful changes and decide whether to start with a GP, physiotherapist, aged care assessment, equipment discussion or urgent care.
Decision support, not diagnosis
Begin with the situation you recognise
Each guide separates practical home observations from warning signs that need medical attention. It also links to the current Australian government or health-service information used to prepare the page.
Turn the movement guidelines into a week that fits
Use Australia’s current movement recommendations to build a realistic week of walking, strength, balance, mobility and rest after 65.
Read the practical guide →Bone healthBuild strength and reduce avoidable falls around fragile bones
Understand the roles of diagnosis, strength, weight-bearing activity, balance, nutrition and falls prevention when bone health is a concern.
Read the practical guide →Family guideStart with what has changed, not with taking over
A calm checklist for families noticing changes in an older parent’s walking, falls, stairs, confidence, daily tasks or support needs.
Read the practical guide →Home mobilityMake the staircase clearer before making it harder
A practical stair-safety checklist covering rails, lighting, vision, footwear, pacing, strength, balance and when to seek an assessment.
Read the practical guide →WalkingWalking change is more than a number on a stopwatch
Notice meaningful changes in walking without relying on one speed score. Track distance, effort, confidence, symptoms, turns and daily participation.
Read the practical guide →Joint healthWork with osteoarthritis without letting every flare set the plan
A practical guide to pacing, strength, movement, flare planning and everyday goals for older adults living with osteoarthritis.
Read the practical guide →Chronic conditionsMake movement predictable enough to manage well
Plan movement around diabetes, foot health, medicines, balance, strength and daily routines with the medical team’s advice.
Read the practical guide →Everyday movementGood posture is not one position held all day
Move beyond “sit up straight” with practical changes to positions, tasks, strength, comfort and movement variety for older adults.
Read the practical guide →WellbeingMake movement one part of a wider wellbeing plan
Use small, repeatable movement and social routines to support mental wellbeing while recognising when professional mental health care is needed.
Read the practical guide →Healthy ageingPlan for the life you want to keep doing
Build movement around independence, sleep, connection and the everyday activities that matter, with practical next steps for older adults.
Read the practical guide →Heart healthBuild the habit without ignoring the warning signs
Build a gradual activity plan for heart health while recognising symptoms and medical conditions that need individual clearance or urgent care.
Read the practical guide →Physiotherapy services
See the problems MoveWell commonly helps older adults work on at home.
Explore services →Funding pathways
Compare Support at Home, Medicare, private health, DVA and NDIS arrangements.
Understand funding →Equipment decisions
Prepare measurements and trial questions before choosing a walker or rollator.
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