ACC no longer funds Modified Tai Chi as an injury prevention programme but classes are still available from providers in the community (costs to attend classes may apply).
While ACC no longer funds Modified Tai Chi as an injury prevention programme, classes are still available from qualified instructors in the community (costs to attend classes apply). Information on Tai Chi for Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Health instructor training or classes in your area can be found at www.tchc.co.nz.
This link is the site for the National Body ‘Tai Chi for Health Community New Zealand’. They were established in 2010 with the purpose of ensuring the sustainability of the Tai Chi for Health (TCH) programmes in NZ. This organisation also provides support for instructors and students, as well as information for the general public.
Smart tips
To help you prevent injury and perform better at Tai Chi, our Sport smart tips page links you to a tool that contains a specific guide. The site also gives you a number of sports to choose from.
For community groups: Guide to setting up community exercise programmes
The ACC5984 Exercise to Prevent Falls (PDF 3.19M) guide has been written to help community groups who want to run a strength and balance programme to help prevent falls.
It gives some ideas on how to develop and run such a programme and gives examples of some successful programmes.
Please note that it is a guideline only. Once you have decided on a programme, ACC recommends you discuss it with qualified instructors and health professionals for guidance with your chosen participants.
Last updated: 8 May 2012