What is Active Out Here?
Welcome to Active Out Here, where we believe that everyone, regardless of location, deserves access to quality mental and physical health support. Nestled in the heart of the Australian landscape, we recognise the unique challenges faced by those in remote and regional communities.
Active Out Here is dedicated to fostering mental and physical well-being through two powerful pillars: exercise and social connection. In these areas where access to mental health resources may be limited, we believe in harnessing the natural synergy between physical activity and human connection to uplift spirits and promote resilience.
What we do through the support of donations to put outdoor gym equipment into community centres or schools of these more isolated communities for their free use.
We also upskill community members by funding their Certificate 3 in Fitness and mentoring them through their studies.
Active Out Here strides towards brighter horizons, creating a network of support that spans to the remote, rural and regional communities across the beautiful landscapes of our country, nurturing not just bodies, but hearts and minds too.
Join us in our mission to make this vision a reality for every Australian, no matter where they call home.
Together, we can build healthier, happier communities across the beautiful landscapes of our country.
Why?
In these vast and often isolated areas, individuals encounter barriers to healthcare that can exacerbate mental health and physical health conditions. Limited resources, distance from specialised services, and a sense of disconnect can all contribute to these issues arising.
That's where we come in. Active Out Here is dedicated to bridging the gap and bringing support directly to communities who need it most.
How?
Our team of passionate health professionals and volunteers work tirelessly to design, source, transport, and install tailored outdoor gym equipment specific to the needs of remote and regional communities.
On top of this, we put a tender out to the community for anyone wanting to obtain their Certificate 3 in fitness to better assist their community with the use of the gym equipment. We fund this tuition and also mentor and assist with the practical components required for the qualification.
When we come into these communities we start to establish workout/exercise groups, show how to perform maintenance on the equipment and also run educational workshops. We strive to empower individuals and communities to prioritise their health and well-being.
While we're there, we find out what mental health counselling and support groups are available, if any. Then through partnerships with organisations and outreach programs, we aim to create a network of support that extends far beyond our physical presence.
Resources:
Want to know the stats? Here are some helpful resources to get a broader understanding of the mental and physical health issues remote and regional Australians face.
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/factsheets/thumbs
OUR MISSION
Education
To educate about the benefits physical exercise has on mental health and promote healthy living in remote and regional communities.
Support
To bring mental health support to these communities and to support the cost and tuition of certificate 3 in fitness being delivered to people in remote and regional communities.
Innovation
To use innovative practices to delivery, install and establish outdoor gyms to remote and regional community centres or schools.
Collaboration
To collaborate with service providers, businesses and individuals and make a greater impact on improving the mental health in remote and regional communities.
Celebration
To celebrate the improvement of mental health in remote and regional communities through the outdoor gym equipment and certification.
Support Active Out Here
We are on a mission to enhance the mental and physical well-being of communities in remote and regional Australia, we invite you to join us in making a profound difference.
Your generous contribution will directly impact the lives of individuals facing unique challenges due to geographical isolation, limited resources, and inadequate access to healthcare services.
Donated funds go directly to the cost of the outdoor gyms, transport, installations, education on how to maintain and look after the equipment as well as assisting people in the communities to obtain their Certificate 3 in fitness to help run exercise sessions and support their community's health.
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