Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) run regular facilitated peer support groups for those with melanoma, and their family members and friends to get together in a relaxed and unstructured environment while providing firsthand insights, information and comfort to those attending.

Please visit the website or contact MPA on 1800 88 44 50 and info [at] melanomapatients.org.au for more information.

Q-One offer Motion and Zumba aqua fitness classes for individuals to improve their aerobic fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Classes are facilitated by qualified instructors and registered fitness leaders.

Please visit the website or contact Q-One on (02) 6285 6346 and q-one.aquatics [at] qprc.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Spiral Club hold weekly morning teas each Thursday along with social activities, talks, outings, picnics and transportation for senior citizens in the Woden Valley.

Please contact Brett Yeats on (02) 6281 7684 and yeatsb [at] iinet.net.au for more information.

Pilates with Dan offer equipment, reformer, circuit and mat-work Pilates classes.

Please visit the website or contact Pilates with Dan on 0404 011 629 and admin [at] pilateswithdan.com.au for more information.

The ACT Gambling Counselling and Support Service (AGCSS) is a free service offering confidential face-to-face, telephone and online counselling services for people experiencing harm associated with gambling.

Please visit the website or contact Relationships Australia Canberra and Region on 1800 858 858 for more information.

Probus Clubs Probus offer activities for retired and semi-retired people, these include a chance to hear interesting speakers, attend monthly meetings, walking, theatre and coffee groups and day outings. In the ACT region, there are the following Probus Clubs:

• Canberra Belconnen Probus
• Canberra City Ladies Probus
• Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus
• Canberra North Ladies Probus
• Canberra Probus Men’s Club
• East Canberra Probus
• Jamison Combined Probus
• Macquarie Probus
• Kaleen Probus
• Majura Ladies Probus
• Gungahlin Probus Inc
• Ainslie Probus Club
• Gold Creek Probus
• Ngunnawal Combined Probus
• Weston Probus
• Cooleman Probus
• Weston Creek Ladies Probus
• Narrabundah Probus Club
• Wanniassa Probus
• Lake Tuggeranong Probus
• Tuggeranong Probus Inc
• Greenway Combined Probus
• Jerrabomberra Combined Probus
• Queanbeyan Probus
• Conder - Lanyon Probus
• Yass Combined Probus

Please visit the website or contact Probus on 1300 630 488 for more information.

Weston Creek Community Centre (WCCC) offer a range of social inclusion activities, including:

• Cactus and Succulent Society
• Canberra Lace makers
• Creative Writing
• No Lights, No Lycra

Please visit the website or contact WCCC on (02) 6288 1144 and info [at] westonccentre.org.au for more information.

The Canberra Southern Cross Health Club (SCHC) offer Active Living (formerly known as 50+ Circuit), a circuit class developed for older people. The circuit includes cardio and coordination stations and is designed for increased range of movement with functional exercises to help with strength and mobility.

Please visit the website or contact SCHC on (02) 6283 7340 for more information.

Arthritis ACT run a variety of programs designed to help people with long-term health conditions improve their overall health and quality of life. The courses help individuals develop the skills to empower and enable self-management of long-term conditions more effectively day-to-day.

Their courses include:

• Symptom and pain management
• Relaxation
• Healthy eating and exercise
• Coping with fatigue
• Positive thinking

Please visit the website or contact Arthritis ACT on 1800 011 041 and info [at] arthritisact.org.au for more information.

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) offer a variety of group fitness classes. These include:

• Yoga Plus, a yoga class comprising stretching, strength, balance and relaxation
• Pilates, a class for practical 'posture practice' for those interested in good postural-habit formation
• Stretch for Strength, a class which aims to maintain and improve optimal function and slow the decline of flexibility and strength as we age
• Tai Chi, a class for improved balance and flexibility, enhanced blood and lymph flow, strengthening of the joints, reducing stress, treat depression and slowing down the ageing process

Please visit the website or contact AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre on (02) 6214 1281 and fitnesscentre [at] ausport.gov.au for more information.