Living in Melbourne’s CBD gives us access to walkable streets, great food, community activities and world-class healthcare. But what does the science say about staying healthy as we age? Hear from three guest speakers covering mental health, movement and strength.
Dr Arman Rashid – Residents 3000 committee member and mental health professional Topic: Mental health self-defence and resilience techniques
Learn practical approaches to building resilience and protecting your mental wellbeing.
Darren Templeton – Founder of Run the Tan; Chair of Run for Mental Health Ltd Topic: The importance of movement, connection and community
Darren will share his personal journey and explore how simple everyday actions can improve wellbeing, strengthen resilience and help build stronger communities.
Hamish McConnell – Senior Exercise Scientist, Kieser Topic: Strong muscles for a stronger life — the science of strength training
Discover why maintaining and building muscle strength is one of the most important factors in healthy ageing – and why it’s never too late to start.
See you there!
Interested in a future Forum 3000 visit to the newly-renovated Kieser CBD clinic to learn more about the science and equipment behind strength training? → Register your interest
Thanks to all residents and supporters for attending. It was a very informative event which portrayed different perspectives on managing mental health as presented by our guest speakers.
Our guest speakers:
• Dr Hugh Leslie, CBD Doctors Melbourne: Dr Leslie is a University of Melbourne graduate with a specialist qualification in General Practice who enjoys dealing with the whole person in his practice and has a keen interest in working with people to improve lifespan and more importantly, healthspan. Dr Leslie believes that a combination of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and good mental health as well as medication and supplements can prevent or delay diseases of ageing.
• Nick Nicolaidis, Keiser Collins Street, Centre Leader & Physiotherapist: Nick is a University of Melbourne Graduate who has completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. He believes strongly in treating the person beyond the acute injury, considering all factors that may be contributing to their presentation. Nick is passionate about improving the long-term health outcomes of his clients through the prescription of physical activity and has seen firsthand the impact of appropriate exercise interventions on his patients’ health and lifespan.
• Tristan Chooi, Reimagine Psychology Melbourne: Tristan uses a strengths and empathy-based approaches where he aims to guide his clients toward cultivating healthier strategies to live fulfilling and balanced lives. He prefers a conversational style in therapy, fostering a warm atmosphere where both therapist and client work together towards their goals. Tristan believes we can do our best work by together building trust and community connection rather than a particular psychological intervention.
• Ruairi Cleary, Health & Wellbeing, City of Melbourne: Ruairi is a University of Melbourne graduate with a Master of Public Health and is currently finishing a Master of Social Work. Ruairi has worked in mental health promotion and policy roles in local government for several years and complements this experience with welfare and counselling roles in local community sporting clubs. Ruairi understands the importance of strategies that address community members’ unmet social, emotional, and material needs, and believes improving the mental health outcomes of the community requires a combination of mental wellbeing promotion initiatives and strategies to prevent mental ill-health. His current role at the City of Melbourne considers how local government can best use its resources and influence to drive this work.
Residents 3000 are pleased to invite you to our seventh Forum 3000 of the year, which will be held at the Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place (off Russell Street) on Thursday, 1 August 2024, from 6:00pm.
This month we are pleased to welcome guest speakers: Dr Hugh Leslie from CBD Doctors Melbourne; Nick Nicolaidis from our sponsor, Kieser Collins Street; Tristan Chooi from Reimagine Psychology Melbourne; and Ruairi Cleary from Health & Wellbeing, City of Melbourne – who will present on looking after our Mental Health, covering the ripple effect of gratitude, social connectivity on longevity, links with physical health, and the promotion of health in the City of Melbourne.
If you’re interested in healthy activities and looking after your mental health, please put this event on your calendar.
Our guest speakers:
• Dr Hugh Leslie, CBD Doctors Melbourne: Dr Leslie is a University of Melbourne graduate with a specialist qualification in General Practice who enjoys dealing with the whole person in his practice and has a keen interest in working with people to improve lifespan and more importantly, healthspan. Dr Leslie believes that a combination of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and good mental health as well as medication and supplements can prevent or delay diseases of ageing.
• Nick Nicolaidis, Keiser Collins Street, Centre Leader & Physiotherapist: Nick is a University of Melbourne Graduate who has completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. He believes strongly in treating the person beyond the acute injury, considering all factors that may be contributing to their presentation. Nick is passionate about improving the long-term health outcomes of his clients through the prescription of physical activity and has seen firsthand the impact of appropriate exercise interventions on his patients’ health and lifespan.
• Tristan Chooi, Reimagine Psychology Melbourne: Tristan uses a strengths and empathy-based approaches where he aims to guide his clients toward cultivating healthier strategies to live fulfilling and balanced lives. He prefers a conversational style in therapy, fostering a warm atmosphere where both therapist and client work together towards their goals. Tristan believes we can do our best work by together building trust and community connection rather than a particular psychological intervention.
• Ruairi Cleary, Health & Wellbeing, City of Melbourne: Ruairi is a University of Melbourne graduate with a Master of Public Health and is currently finishing a Master of Social Work. Ruairi has worked in mental health promotion and policy roles in local government for several years and complements this experience with welfare and counselling roles in local community sporting clubs. Ruairi understands the importance of strategies that address community members’ unmet social, emotional, and material needs, and believes improving the mental health outcomes of the community requires a combination of mental wellbeing promotion initiatives and strategies to prevent mental ill-health. His current role at the City of Melbourne considers how local government can best use its resources and influence to drive this work.
The details of the event are:
Thursday, 1 August 2024
6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Kelvin Club, 14-20 Melbourne Place (off Russell Street), Melbourne 3000
Registration opens from 6:00pm; and guest presentations start at 6:30pm sharp. Drinks are available from The Kelvin Club bar; with finger food served afterwards.
The event is free for our current members. Non-members or non-renewing members will be asked to contribute $5 towards event costs. New memberships and renewals are welcome at $30 per person, per financial year.
Please note, annual membership renewals fell due in July, and if you haven’t already recently renewed, you’re welcome to renew at $30 per person, per year, which will cover to the end of June next year.
An informative and enjoyable evening was experienced by attendees of the October Forum 3000 event on Health & Wellbeing in the City, according to the positive feedback received.
Olivia Ng, Community Wellbeing, co-ordinator of the Ageing and Inclusion Team; and Rei Chin, Neighbourhood Partner CBD, Community Development, City of Melbourne, informed attendees of council’s current projects and many available avenues to remain active and engaged with others in the community.
Dr Hugh Leslie, a GP at CBD Doctors Melbourne, then provided a presentation with valuable statistics and interesting information to the group with the aim of getting CBD dwellers to consider improving or changing their habits and exercise regimes to more likely lead to not only an improved lifespan, but also, healthspan – by attempting to prevent or delay the main diseases of aging.
This was followed by Nick Nicolaidis, centre leader and physiotherapist, Kieser Collins Street, who delivered a practical presentation with sometimes confronting information, statistics, and case studies which showed the benefits of physical activity, not only aerobic, but also weight bearing, to improved long-term health outcomes.
Thank you to the guest speakers whose presentations were complimentary to each other, with the same message overall which supports a healthy and active lifestyle into older age and retirement. And thank you also to all our members, guests, and friends who attended and participated, and for their interesting questions at the event.
Residents 3000 are pleased to invite you to our next Forum 3000, which will be held at the Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Place (off Russell Street) on Thursday, 5 October 2023, at 6:00pm.
We are pleased to welcome guest speakers: Dr Hugh Leslie from CBD Doctors Melbourne, Nick Nicolaidis from our sponsor, Kieser Collins Street, and Olivia Ng from the City of Melbourne, Community Wellbeing; who will each present on Growing Older and Living Well, covering Longevity & Lifespan Health, Exercise for Lifespan Health, and Exercise & Recreation in the CBD.
So, if you’re into healthy lifestyle, this is definitely not an event to be missed.
Our guest speakers:
Dr Hugh Leslie, CBD Doctors Melbourne: Dr Leslie is a University of Melbourne graduate with a specialist qualification in General Practice who enjoys dealing with the whole person in his practice and has a keen interest in working with people to improve lifespan and more importantly, healthspan. Dr Leslie believes that a combination of exercise, nutrition, sleep, and good mental health as well as medication and supplements can prevent or delay diseases of ageing such as heart disease, diabetes, dementia and cancer.
Nick Nicolaidis, Keiser Collins Street, Centre Leader & Physiotherapist: Nick is a University of Melbourne Graduate who has completed a Doctor of Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. He believes strongly in treating the person beyond the acute injury – considering all factors that may be contributing to their presentation. Nick is passionate about improving the long-term health outcomes of his clients through the prescription of physical activity and has seen firsthand the impact of appropriate exercise interventions on his patients’ health and lifespan.
Olivia Ng, , Community Wellbeing, City of Melbourne: Olivia is the Coordinator of the Ageing & Inclusion Team. She brings experience in the health, community, and local government settings with a genuine interest in improving community outcomes around health and wellbeing.
The details of the event are:
Thursday, 5 October 2023
6:00pm for 6:30pm start
Kelvin Club, 14-20 Melbourne Place (off Russell Street), Melbourne 3000
The registration table opens at 6:00pm, the guest presentations start at 6:30pm. Finger food will be served at the event. Drinks available from the Kelvin Club bar.
The event is free for current members. If your annual membership has lapsed, you are welcome to renew at $30 per person. Non-members are asked to contribute $5 to cover costs. New members welcome!
Membership is $30 per person, per financial year, and will cover through to the end of June next year.
