Living Well Through Menopause - Noosaville & Cooroy

Are you currently transitioning into or through menopause and would like more knowledge and support? Would you like to begin exercise that is tailored to support this exact transition and your unique body whilst connecting with other women on the same journey? Then this pilot program run by the Living Well initiative may be exactly what you've been looking for...

Women living in the Noosa LGA can access a 3-phase program offering you:

• Weekend community talks (free to attend) at your local library designed to help women better understand and navigate peri‑menopause and menopause
• An initial discounted assessment with a Women’s Health Physiotherapist, and referral into...
• A tiered range of community exercise programs delivered by local Women’s Health Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists - $10 per week participation fee

Women attending the community talk sessions will be offered first-refusal for the physio assessments and first-round spots on the community exercise programs

• Noosaville: Sunday 7th June (9.30am-3pm)
• Cooroy: Saturday 6th June (9.30am-3pm)

Join us this June at either Noosaville and Cooroy library for a supportive community talk day designed to help women better understand and navigate peri‑menopause and menopause.

Hear from trusted local health professionals who will share practical, evidence‑based information about symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle support, and how to access care through the medical and allied health system.

You’ll hear from:

• A local Women's Health Doctor, who will cover common (peri)menopause symptoms, available treatment pathways, and how to access screenings and support
• A Women’s Health Physiotherapist, who will explain what’s happening in your body during this natural life stage and share strategies to help you feel more comfortable, mobile, and confident
• A local Dietitian, discussing how (peri)menopause can affect digestion and how nutrition can support symptom management
• Mind‑body wellbeing professionals, exploring emotional wellbeing, stress, and the role of the mind‑body connection — including practical tools for communicating needs and setting boundaries at home and work

Following the community talks, attendees will be invited to book an initial assessment with one of two local Women’s Health Physiotherapists (based in Pomona and Noosa) between 8th June and 24th June 2026. These assessments will explore menopause‑related concerns and readiness to participate in one of the community exercise programs outlined below.

The participating physiotherapists are offering a special discounted rate of $110 for the initial assessment.

Your out-of-pocket fee can then potentially be further reduced to just $48.20 for the initial assessment.by:

1. Receiving a Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP), which can be accessed via your local GP, providing a further subsidy of $61.80, reducing the out‑of‑pocket assessment cost to $48.20. A CCMP provides access to up to five subsidised allied health sessions.

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2. For women who do not meet the criteria for a CCMP but require additional financial support, Living Well will also provide a subsidy matching the CCMP amount ($61.80) to assist with accessing the physiotherapy assessment, reducing the out‑of‑pocket assessment cost to $48.20. This is paid directly to the physiotherapist. This support is not means‑tested and is on a first-come-first served basis until funds are exhausted. You will simply be asked on the booking form if you require council subsidy for your physio assessment.

Community Exercise Programs

After your initial physio assessment, you will be recommended a starting level in the following community Exercise Programs (starting w/b 22nd June) - tailored for women currently in perimenopause and menopause - run from Noosa Heads, Cooroy and Pomona locations

The programs are at tiered levels to suit your individual needs and starting point for exercise and allow progression through the 3 programs. Programs 2 and 3 will run again in September so women can progress through the levels where suitable to.

Classes will be 60 mins, 1x a week and cost $10 per class to attend

• Noosa (Noosa Springs Resort): Friday 26th June -Friday 11th September: 7.30-8..30am
• Pomona: Friday 26th June -Friday 11th September:12-1pm
• Noosa (Noosa Springs Resort): Wednesday 24th June - Wednesday 9th September: 6.15am-7.15am
• Cooroy (Anytime Fitness): Friday 26th June - Friday 11th September : 5.30pm-6.30pm
• Noosa (Noosa Springs Resort): Tuesday 23rd June– 14th July: 5.15pm-6.15pm
• Cooroy (Anytime Fitness): TBC w/b 22nd June

1. Book Your FREE Community Talk Spot:

• BOOK HERE - Cooroy Library on Saturday 6th June (9.30am-3pm)
• BOOK HERE - Noosaville Library on Sunday 7th June (9.30am-3pm)

You do not need a diagnosis to attend

Can't make the talk but still interested in the exercise program? That's okay - follow step 2 below