Sit for Seniors in September

Imagine no longer being able to walk to the local shops, visit friends, attend a community event, or live as independently as you once did.

For many older Australians, that's the reality after a fall.

Every day, more than 400 older Australians are hospitalised because of a fall, with falls accounting for 77% of injury-related hospitalisations among older people.

But there is hope.

MWP Community Care Programs that improve strength, balance and mobility can help older Australians stay active, confident and independent for longer, reducing the risk of falls and helping them continue doing the things that matter most.

This September, we're asking our community to come together and complete a 120-second wall sit every day to help fund wellness programs that change lives.

Programs like these helped one of our participants, Iris, regain her independence. Just two years ago, Iris relied on a wheelchair and could not walk to her local shops on her own. Today, thanks to the support of MWP Care's wellness programs, Iris walks independently, stays active in her community and continues to live life on her own terms.