Becoming a Provider

Strength for Life is changing lives and it could transform your community too!

For over 21 years, Strength for Life has helped thousands of older Australians build strength, improve fitness, and stay independent.  Affordable, accessible, and highly regarded, Strength for Life remains one of the most popular ways for older people to boost their health and wellbeing. 

Supervised strength and balance training, delivered by specially trained instructors, has been shown to improve balance, walking endurance, and overall fitness in older people. It also helps manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and depression, supporting participants to stay active, independent, and doing what they love. 
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Proven programs, real results

Partner with Strength for Life to grow your reach, attract new participants, and deliver proven programs that change lives.

Strength for Life offers a range of programs, across gym-based, seated, balance, and aqua formats, so you can choose the programs that best suit your participants and site.  Programs are delivered at licensed provider sites by qualified instructors trained in Strength for Life . 

There are a number of key criteria providers must meet to ensure the integrity, consistency and safety of Strength for Life programs. These will be reviewed with prospective providers in full prior to licensing.  

Three older participants weight lifting as a class with a professional instructor.

Available programs

Grow your community, expand your services.

Explore Strength for Life programs and marketing support designed to help you attract more participants and create a lasting impact.

Strength for Life Stay Strong Tier 1 & Tier 2 is designed for people of all fitness levels and health conditions, these safe, evidence-based programs help participants build strength, improve balance, manage chronic conditions, and enjoy a healthier, more confident life.

With hundreds of sessions running weekly, Strength for Life Stay Strong is proven, popular, and impactful. By offering Tier 1 (led by Exercise Physiologists/Physiotherapists) and Tier 2 (led by trained Fitness Instructors), you can meet a wide range of participant needs, attract referrals from healthcare providers, and make a real difference in your community.

Tier 1 sessions may attract rebates from private health funds and, in some cases, from Medicare under care plans. Some health funds also offer benefits for programs delivered by fitness instructors.

Learn about instructor training requirements here.

Designed for people of all fitness levels and health conditions, this fun, social, and evidence-based program helps participants build strength, improve balance, manage chronic conditions, and enjoy a healthier, more confident life, all with the added benefits of exercising in water.

Strength for Life Aqua is proven, popular, and impactful. Offering this program at your centre enables you to meet a wide range of participant needs, attract referrals from healthcare providers, and make a real difference in your community.

Learn about instructor training requirements here.

Designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and joint mobility, these safe, social, and accessible classes support participants to stay independent, active, and doing what they love.

With ready-to-go programs, instructors can focus on creating welcoming, enjoyable sessions that prioritise safety, effective communication, and the social benefits of group exercise. Easy Moves helps participants build confidence, improve mobility, and enhance their overall wellbeing, while helping you attract and retain older adults in your community.

Learn about instructor training requirements here.

Many participants may lack confidence or have little previous exercise experience. Better Balance helps them build foundational strength, balance, and stability, developing the confidence and skills to progress to other fitness programs, such as Strength for Life Stay Strong or Easy Moves.

You’ll be helping participants improve functional stability and confidence in movement, you’ll empower them to stay active, independent, and engaged in their community.

Learn about instructor training requirements here.

How to get started

The process of becoming a Strength for Life provider is simple and supportive.

Once you express your interest, our team will guide you through the steps:

  • Confirm your eligibility
  •  Provide you with an  annual Licensing Agreement (fees apply; a quote will be provided)
  • Advise on instructor training requirements and
  • Help you set up your program(s) with the essential resources and marketing support to help you attract participants

Once your license is active and instructors are trained, you’ll be ready to deliver safe, high-quality sessions that make a real difference in your community.

Let's make a difference together

Ready to bring these life-changing programs to your fitness centre or community?

Get in touch

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If you have a question or would simply like more information about any of our Strength for Life programs, please contact us using this quick form.

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