article_snippet.sent: The Western Sydney Local Health District's  community-based program  
article_snippet.sent: Nearly 1000 older western Sydney residents have taken part in NSW Health's program, which began in 2012.
article_snippet.sent: The free program runs for seven weeks, two hours a week in a community setting.
article_snippet.sent: The free program incorporates speakers as well as group exercises focusing on improving balance and strength.
article_snippet.sent: An evaluation report of The free program showed that 70 per cent of participants improved participants performance in balance and strength at the completion of The free program.