The Strength for Life Program was introduced to us by Kairi Watty who has been the Program Manager for the last 4 ½ years. The Program falls under the auspices of the Council On The Ageing (COTA) WA, and it is an individualised strength and balance exercise program designed to help people over the age of 50 get fit, stay strong and improve their balance. The Program has two tiers, the first of which is designed for people who are managing complex health conditions, whilst the second is for people with few medical risks but may be managing chronic conditions. Both tiers are delivered by qualified and accredited professionals, and typically require a referral by a GP. Each participant has their own plan devised for them, and this is reviewed every 3 months. At the moment there are around 6000 participants in WA, and they are looked after by 44 providers. Tier 1 has an initial fee of $90 with subsequent sessions costing $15 or less, whilst Tier 2 charges are $45 and $10 respectively. A very worthwhile investment!!