Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (Stage 1 online & Stage 2 in-person) with Rosalie Rudduck

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is based on the Sun style of Tai Chi and is easy to learn, effective, and safe. Regular practice improves flexibility, muscle strength, and balance, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended it as an effective fall prevention and arthritis management activity.

The Tai Chi for Arthritis programme was designed by Dr Paul Lam in conjunction with a team of medical specialists and Tai Chi experts. Scientific studies have proven its effectiveness in assisting with pain relief, quality of life, balance, and fall prevention.

This one-day intensive in-person workshop is the second part of your training. The first part is a self-paced learning package, SIPP—see Preparation below.

Reasons to participate in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention training in-person workshop:

• Assist your community by completing your training on how to teach this programme safely and effectively.
• Gain knowledge of what Tai Chi is and how it helps people with arthritis and reduces the risk of falls.
• Be able to perform the Tai Chi for Arthritis set and benefit from the programme yourself.

Who is eligible to attend this training? Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Certified Allied Health Assistants, Lifestyle Co-ordinators, Diversional Therapists, Health Practitioners, Nurses, Tai Chi Instructors and advanced Tai Chi students who have completed the online Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP).

Your trainer: Rosalie is a Physiotherapist and Master Trainer in the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Diabetes, Memory, Heart Conditions, Osteoporosis and Rehabilitation programmes with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. She has a 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. 

Preparation: The 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 Tai Chi for Arthritis programme (included in the learning package, DVDs available for $35.95, also as online lessons), the Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook ($12.95) and the textbook "Teaching Tai Chi Effectively" by Dr Paul Lam ($21.95) before coming to the in-person Stage 2 workshop. These items (or e-book versions) are available directly from Tai Chi Productions in Sydney, Ph: 02 9533 6511, or visit www.taichiproductions.com . 

Tai Chi for Health Institute (TCHI) membership: Following successful completion of SIPP and the workshop, you will be required to register to become a certified Instructor with the Tai Chi for Health Institute before teaching the programme. A fee of $99 will cover the two years till your update is due and covers Board certification for all of your Tai Chi for Health qualifications. You will then be listed on the TCHI website and be able to have your class locations listed on the website under "Classes near me". 

For AUSactive CPD points, completion of a 100-hour workbook (including your preparation) and TCHI membership are required. Add $60 to cover the administration fee. 

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention initial Instructor training includes SIPP and an in-person workshop. $450 (early bird $425, paid by 11th December 2026).

Updates: Tai Chi for Arthritis 1 & 2, Falls Prevention, Seated TCA $240.

Extra updates: Diabetes, Energy 1, Energy 2, Osteoporosis, Rehabilitation, Memory, Heart Conditions $60 each, maximum $120.

Attendance without Instructor qualification: $100.

Cancellations made before 11th December 2026 are subject to a $140 administration fee. Refunds are not available after 15th January 2027.

A tax invoice with payment details will be prepared once you are registered. Please contact Rosalie to arrange it. 

Glen Innes (population 6219 in 2021) is an historic town on the New England Highway between Brisbane and Sydney in northern NSW. Land of the Beardies History Museum, town parks, fishing, fossicking (sapphires), Gibraltar Range National Park, waterfalls are some of the attractions. 

Rosalie Rudduck Ph 0499 290 910 (please text or be prepared to leave a message). Email: jrrudduck@skymesh.com.au or RosalieR.taichiforhealth@gmail.com 

Local Contact (especially if needing accommodation at one of the local caravan parks): Cathy Sexton Ph 0428 484 099  Email: cathy@bluesapphire.com.au