Community Health Promotion Program

The GOYA Program

The GOYA Program has been developed by Quay Street Physiotherapy with the goal of educating and assisting people in making long term and sustainable improvements to their health and fitness. Delivered over 6 weeks, the program promotes an all-encompassing approach to health improvement through a combination of varied exercise classes, education and nutritional information.

The unique distinction of this program is the presence of at least one Physiotherapist at each of the 20 different exercise classes, ensuring a safe environment for people to exercise in. We are then able to target people suffering from the functional limitations of chronic pain and injuries, presenting them with alternative activities that can be completed effectively and without pain.

All participants complete a one on one session with a Physiotherapist prior to starting to ensure that we are aware of their goals and limitations, increasing the safety of the program. Many of our classes are run by our Physiotherapists, with outside instructors providing classes as varied as Boxing, Tai-Chi, Pilates, Yoga and Gym Circuits. A dietician is also present during the program to provide group and individualised advice and education on diet and nutrition.

From its inception to the time of writing, the GOYA Program has helped almost 200 Bundaberg people to achieve a healthier lifestyle, with many of our participants completing the program again to continue to progress their health and fitness goals. In 2009, we were the winners of the Wide Bay Division of the Healthy Queensland awards and a finalist in the state wide division. We regularly receive stories / letters from previous participants detailing the positive life changes that they still experience and love, thanks to the kick start they received completing our program. Please visit our testimonials page to read a selection.

The GOYA Program was born in 2007, and has since been run regularly by Quay Street Physiotherapy. Our staff are heavily involved in every session, creating new challenges for participants every morning. We ensure the highest possible levels of enjoyment and fitness in each and every class all provided at a nominal cost.

The GOYA Program is proudly supported by Coral Coast Pharmacies with special thanks to SportsPower and MBF Health.

Julie-Anne and Andrew at the Final of the Healthy Queensland Awards 2009.

GOYA Participants take part in an early morning Tai-Chi session under the guidance of Alec Munn.

Jonathan Patch leads a GOYA warm up by the beach.