Tai Chi for Diabetes with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Diabetes is based on the Sun and Yang styles of tai chi and is easy to learn, effective and safe. It will improve health and wellness and is designed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes. Tai Chi for Diabetes is a programme specially designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and tai chi experts and is supported by Diabetes Australia. 

Reasons to come to the workshop:

• Learn how to teach this programme safely and effectively
• Gain knowledge of what is Tai Chi and how it helps people with diabetes
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Diabetes set. 

This one-day intensive workshop is the second section of your training, with the first section being required reading and a Selp-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) - see details below.

Who is eligible to attend this training? Diabetes Educators, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Diversional Therapists, Lifestyle Coordinators, Health Practicioners, Nurses, Tai Chi teachers and advanced Tai Chi students. 

Your trainer: Rosalie Rudduck is a physiotherapist and master trainer in the Tai Chi for Diabetes, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention as well as other Tai Chi for Health programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. She has Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training. Rosalie has worked extensively with people of all ages and has special interests in fall prevention and healthy ageing. 

Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) needs to be completed prior to attending the workshop and is available from Rosalie once you are registered and payment is received. Each participant needs to be familiar with the movements in the 2019 Tai Chi for Diabetes programme (included in the SIPP, DVD available for $29.95), Tai Chi for Diabetes handbook ($12.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95 or e-book from Amazon $9.99) before the workshop. These products are available from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney Ph: 02 9533 6511 or www.taichiproductions.com 

Board Certification: Following successful completion of SIPP and the in-person workshop, you will be required to register to become a Tai Chi for Health Institute Board-certified instructor in Tai Chi for Diabetes before teaching the programme (if not already a member). Annual fee is $40 (Standard Membership) or $70 (Premium Membership) and covers Board Certification for all your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the Tai Chi for Health Institute website.

Initial instructor training $440 (includes SIPP pre-requisite), early bird $420 if paid in full by 7th February 2025.

Tai Chi for Diabetes Update $220.

Extra Updates (with assignment): Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention 1 & 2, Seated TCA, Energy 1 & 2, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Memory, Heart Conditions, $50 each, $100 maximum.

Cancellation is subject to  a $140 administration fee.

Morning and afternoon tea supplied.

Attendance without instructor qualification $100.   

A Tax Invoice with payment details will be prepared once registered or contact Rosalie to discuss.

Toowoomba is a beautiful inland city with a population of over 120,000. Just 120 kms west of Brisbane, it is the gateway to southern and western Queensland, as well as inland NSW. Plenty of accommodation and activities to explore and enjoy.

Rosalie Rudduck   email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au 

Phone: 0499 290 910 (please text or be prepared to leave a message).