FAQs

Arthritis Moves includes one exercise class per week over 12 weeks (12 classes in total).

Dance for Arthritis runs for 10 weeks, also including one class per week (10 classes in total).

Arthritis Moves classes may have up to 15 participants in a class. Dance for Arthritis Moves classes are a little larger with space for up to 30 participants. 

Anyone wishing to join classes with you will need to register for the Program and complete the Welcome Session. This is to ensure the Program is safe and suitable and to ensure the exercises can be tailored to each person's exercise level and ability.

The class activities are designed to be able to be completed by anyone at home, regardless of access to equipment.

For Arthritis Moves: Your Instructor will help you identify basic household objects that can be used as part of the exercise activities. For example, this might include things like tinned foods in place of weights. Those who already have basic equipment such as light weights, stretch bands, etc. may be able to incorporate these into activities, but this is not a requirement.

For Dance for Arthritis: In place of a ballet barre, participants will require something sturdy, like a bench/table, back of a couch, or sturdy chair (with 4 legs and no wheels).

Arthritis Moves Instructors have a minimum Certificate IV in Fitness, while Dance Moves Teachers have qualifications or equivalent industry experience for delivery of dance classes.

All Instructors and Teachers have completed the Arthritis Essentials course. Arthritis Essentials is an evidence-based, nationally recognised unit of competency.

The total cost for the 12-week Arthritis Moves program is $96. This equals just $8 per class!

With funding support from Queensland Health, the 10-week Dance for Arthritis program is $50 (for Queensland residents only), working out at $5 per class!

Both programs are made available at the lowest price possible, with all registration fees directly going towards the ongoing costs of running classes.

Everyone who registers for an online exercise Program must complete a short questionnaire designed to identify those who may be at a higher risk of an adverse event due to exercise. Those at higher risk may still participate in the Program, however we'll just ask you to check in with your GP first of all.

If you are uncertain about undertaking exercise at home due to health concerns, please speak with your GP before starting the Program.

Once the short questionnaire has been successfully completed, and GP approval obtained where required, our very own Community Health Coordinator will contact you to welcome you to the Program and to find out a little more about your exercise level and ability.

The online classes are run using Zoom. Like other video calling programs, you'll be sent a weblink by email to join into your class each week. Simply click on the link and you'll be joined into the class. There is also the option to download a Zoom app for desktop or tablet.

If you've never used Zoom before, don't worry. We are here to help you access the Program and work through any technical issues.

To get started, simply find and select a suitable Arthritis Moves or Dance for Arthritis, class time and follow the prompts to complete your order.

Next, check your emails for our 'Welcome' message which will include the short questionnaire to help us ensure the program will be safe and suitable for you.

We'll then be in touch with you to arrange your individual Welcome Session. During this session we'll also help answer any questions about the technical side of joining the classes.

Classes run on set start and end dates, so unfortunately missed classes can't be made up. However, you can choose to repeat the Program as many times as you wish by re-registering for further rounds of classes.

If one of your scheduled classes falls on a public holiday, we will make arrangements for your class so you can participate on another day.

If you are unable to attend classes for reasons beyond your control, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can assist as best we can.

New Arthritis Moves and Dance for Arthritis classes begin every few weeks. If you can't see a suitable class option just yet, keep checking for more class options opening soon.

We also want to know if there is a need for classes to be run at different times/days. If our class times are not suitable, please let us know by emailing health@arthritis.org.au or calling us on 1800 011 041.

Arthritis Moves and Dance for Arthritis classes are open to people from outside of Queensland (but within Australia only).

Dance for Arthritis: Due to funding support from Queensland Health, the program costs are different for those who do not live in Queensland. Those outside of Queensland will need to register via the Arthritis NSW website.

Arthritis Moves: To support our data management, if you are located in NSW, please register via the Arthritis NSW website.