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Get your 30 minutes a day with Gateball

Australian health guidelines recommend adults aged 65+ stay active for at least 30 minutes a day. A Moreton Bay member shares how Gateball became her retirement promise kept.

2 min read27 June 2025
Get your 30 minutes a day with Gateball

re you getting your 30 minutes of daily activity?

Australian health guidelines recommend adults aged 65+ stay active for at least 30 minutes a day.

Gateball is a fun, low-impact team sport played with a stick (mallet) and ball – perfect for all skill levels! Each game lasts 30 minutes and keeps you moving, thinking and connecting.

After 40 years in nursing with little time for sport, I made a promise to myself when I retired: try something new. I discovered Gateball through a Moreton Bay Regional Council Healthy & Active session, and I've never looked back!

Now I play in local, state and even national competitions, supported by a welcoming Gateball community.

Want to give it a go? Come and try Gateball – you might surprise yourself!

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Moreton bay gateballMoreton bay regional council healthy active
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