Sunshine Coast Council

Healthy Sunshine Coast encourages people to be well and stay active.  

Our program is a council initiative and provides opportunities to participate, at free or low cost, in a variety of different physical activities, workshops and events to maintain or improve your fitness levels. The aim is to increase physical activity levels and reduce sedentary behaviors by making regular exercise part of your daily lifestyle. 

CHOOSE TO MOVE in 2021! 

We've launched this year by rebooting our successful Choose to Move 2020 campaign which offers choices from Aqua to Zumba, Circuit  and Yoga and more.  With a focus on face to face classes, you can choose an exercise session in a council park or some very special outdoor locations. You can head indoors for a class in local halls or other community venues. There's opportunities to get in the water at a local aquatic centres. You can choose the level too. There's fast paced group fitness, running and adventures to explore or low impact, gentle movement, walking and classes especially for seniors.  

New to the program or need a refresher because things have changed? Check out our FAQs page where you'll find answers to most frequently asked questions about the program. 

All programmed classes and activities in the program are facilitated and run by suitably insured and qualified Service Providers, independent of council. For more information see program's Terms & Conditions. 

What the program offers 

For locals and visitors to the region, the program is:

• affordable - activities are free or low cost
• suitable for all ages and fitness levels - targeting adults (over 18s) unless stated in class detail
• great for beginners or people returning to exercise - no experience required
• ideal introduction to try something new
• available to attend on a casual basis - no memberships or extra fees
• a good way to socialise and meet new people 

How to participate

With community safety our top priority and to keep everyone in our community safe, there are 4 simple steps to participate:

1. JOIN - You must JOIN THE MOVEMENT before your first class.
   It's a one-time registration and its free to join. It's simply council's way of collecting your full contact details.  
2. BROWSE - Once you've joined, browse the activities and select classes you wish to attend.
   Not all activities have returned. Additional classes will be added regular as more community activities and Service Provider come on board the program.
3. CONNECT - Follow the instructions and make contact with each Service Provider to book your place. Most providers will require you to complete a separate registration and/or health check form for their own records. 
   If you are not able to book online most providers will be able to sign you in on the day. Check first as some classes indoors have capacity limits in place. Council does not make or manage bookings  - you need to contact providers for new bookings, changes or cancellations.
4. ATTEND - Enjoy, then repeat! 
   The aim is to get you to attend classes regularly and at least weekly. You're welcome to encourage your family, friends and neighbours to come along. Simply get them to join and book. 

Take the first step on your 2021 health journey JOIN THE MOVEMENT today!

Be Covidsafe: It's everyone's responsibility. Follow the Qld Health Guidelines about being CovidSafe including social distancing, good hygiene and staying home if unwell. Bring along your own mat or towel and water bottle as there is no sharing of equipment. Remember to stay Sunsafe at outdoor classes and wear sunscreen and a hat.

We're here to help 

Having trouble completing the online form?  Other options to join include:

• Form to complete and return via email MS Word version[84KB]
• Form to print out, complete by hand and return to us PDF version [224KB]

You'll find the options for how to submit or return at the end of the form. Alternatively you can bring in the completed form to one of council's Customer Service Centres.
Using a phone or tablet? If your settings will not allow you to submit the online form,  try a desktop computer or opt for one of the options above. We're here to help you. Email us at healthysc@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Interested in joining the program as a Service Provider?

Our program is supported by local, community-minded people involved in the health, fitness, sport, recreation and wellbeing industries and a range of opportunities exist to be involved. Expressions of Interest (EOI) Applications for new Service providers are currently closed. To find out about joining the program see our Factsheet and more information.