A healthy ageing program is set to be rolled out nationally following a successful pilot on the Sunshine Coast.<\/p>\n
The free, 12-week program helped 94 per cent of Coast participants make positive progress towards their health goals.<\/p>\n
Delivered via a partnership between over-50s developer GemLife and Amplar Health, it involved 95 residents aged 57 to 85 from GemLife\u2019s Pacific Paradise, Palmwoods and Maroochy Quays communities.<\/p>\n
Participants received personalised one-on-one coaching focused on physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mental wellbeing, social connection and preventative healthcare, helping them turn healthy intentions into lasting habits.<\/p>\n
Interest in the pilot was so strong it reached capacity within 48 hours.<\/p>\n
The program will now be offered to all new residents across GemLife\u2019s communities nationwide, including 12 communities across the Sunshine Coast and broader South-East Queensland, giving nearly 1000 residents access.<\/p>\n
The expansion is part of GemLife\u2019s $6m investment in holistic wellness initiatives.<\/p>\n
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show 36.9 per cent of Australia\u2019s population will be aged 50 and over by 2032.<\/p>\n
GemLife general manager wellness Joshua Kristenson said participants experienced benefits sooner than expected.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany reported improvements in their first follow-up session, often within two to four weeks of starting the program,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest barrier wasn\u2019t necessarily willingness.<\/p>\n
\u201cOften people simply needed expert guidance, motivation and help breaking larger goals into practical steps.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also found many were focused on social connection, mental stimulation and confidence navigating conversations with other health professionals, not just physical fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n