Bendigo Arthritis Club

Bendigo Arthritis Club Inc. (BAC) is a friendly Peer Support group designed to support people who have musculoskeletal disorders including, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain (Back, Knee, and Hip), and Fibromyalgia.

The club is affiliated with Musculoskeletal Australia (MSK) formerly known as MOVE Victoria. The club runs warm water exercise classes during school terms and monthly meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, commencing at 1.30 pm. The meetings are held at the Long Gully Community Centre with guest speakers included.

The Bendigo Arthritis Club Inc. has been running in Bendigo since 1976.  It offers members peer support, regular monthly meetings, social events and warm water exercise classes.
 
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, commencing at 1.30 pm.
Venue : Long Gully Community Centre, Havilah Road, Long Gully.

The Bendigo Arthritis Club Inc. holds twice weekly 45-minute exercise sessions run by MSK trained volunteer leaders.  All exercises have been provided by qualified, professional staff and are gentle and adaptable for most musculoskeletal conditions.  Volunteer leaders are fully trained in the delivery of these exercises and receive regular training updates.

Anne Caudle Pool, John Lindell Rehabilitation Unit, Mercy Street, Bendigo,
from 5.15pm to 6.15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Peter Krenz Warm Water Pool, 16 Napier Street, Eaglehawk. 
Two sessions a week -  on Tuesdays and Thursdays - a morning and an afternoon class.

Sessions only run during school terms.

To join our Warm Water Exercise program you will need to:

Join the Bendigo Arthritis Club Inc. by completing and returning the membership form and fee/s Annual Membership Fees are $15 for single membership and $20 for a couple.
Annual Membership Fees are due in May.  Pool term fee's are set each term by the committee.
         
The Secretary, Bendigo Arthritis Club Inc. 
PO Box 1150, Bendigo.  Victoria.  3552 

Phone: 0412 081 597

To find out more about the Club or ask further questions please contact us.
Email:  bendigo.arthritis@outlook.com or https://bendigoarthritis.weebly.com