Octaband Activity Guide
FREE
A practical guide for running Octaband sessions in aged care and day programs, this free downloadable PDF gives lifestyle coordinators ready-to-use ideas for group movement and music activities using the Octaband elastic band.
This activity guide supports group movement sessions using the octaband
The Octaband Activity Guide is a free downloadable PDF for lifestyle coordinators running group sessions with the Octaband elastic band. It provides practical session ideas that work well in residential aged care and day programs, helping staff get more out of the Octaband from the start.
How to use this resource
Print the guide and keep it on hand during sessions. It covers a range of movement and music-based activity ideas that can be adapted to suit different group sizes and abilities:
- Ready-to-use activity ideas for Octaband group sessions
- Suitable for residential aged care and day program settings
- Free to download and print as many copies as needed
- No shipping required – access the file straight after download
- Seated group movement: Use the guide’s activity ideas to lead gentle seated stretching and pulling exercises with the Octaband, keeping all participants connected through the band.
- Music and rhythm sessions: Follow the guide’s music-based suggestions to time movements to a beat, supporting group rhythm and participation.
- Small group engagement: Adapt the activities for smaller groups or one-to-one sessions where full group participation isn’t possible.
- New staff orientation: Print a copy for new activity staff to help them run confident Octaband sessions without prior experience.
- Format: Downloadable PDF
- Cost: Free
- Printing: Print as many copies as needed
- Physical product: No – digital file only, no shipping
