Looking for Personal Trainer in Margate (Queensland)

Fit for Good is currently supporting a small private clinic servicing clients suffering a range of mental health illness and drug rehabilitation. We are looking for a PT to engage a small group of the clients where the initial goal is to complete in the local fun run/walk, ‘The Jetty to Jetty’. Training would most likely involve meeting the clients at the clinic or at a local beach or park. The ideal clinic time is Tuesday 9am, but this can be flexible depending on the volunteer.

If you would like some more information or are interested in getting involved please contact Becky on 028412 7408 or send her an email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Mission Australia, Wagga Wagga is looking for a PT!

Mission Australia in Wagga Wagga is looking to run boot camp training on a weekly basis that is fun and engaging. This centre provides accommodation for up to 6 clients at a time and they feel that this will have a great affect on their mental health and wellbeing, and will allow the clients to burn energy in a productive and healthy way. The clients would also love to learn about ways to become fit and healthy!

Contact becky@fitforgood.org.au if you are interested in helping out!

Fantastic opportunity in Penrith!

Nepean Youth Accommodation Service located in Penrith (Sydney), is a non-government organisation providing crisis accommodation and support services to homeless young people. They are looking for a volunteer to take a group exercise session on Wednesday afternoons around 3:30pm for a period of 6-8 weeks.

Contact becky@fitforgood.org.au if you are interested in helping out! 

Looking for a Volunteer in Spring Hill, a suburb just outside of Brisbane

Fit for Good is supporting a fantastic Mission Australia program called Roma House, which is a residential homelessness service. Clients of Roma House have complex needs including poor life skills, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency and poor physical health. We are looking for a volunteer to take weekly training sessions for a group of 5-10 people.

To find out more contact becky@fitforgood.org.au 

Fit for Good is looking for an Ambassador in Melbourne

Fit for Good is currently supporting Jewish Aid Australia (JAA), which is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to working to pursue social justice for disadvantaged communities in Australia and overseas. The role of the Ambassador would be to:

- Help source volunteers from the Fit for Good volunteer database; the Fit for Good volunteer would be responsible for running a once a week training program for newly arrived refugee communities supported by Jewish Aid, which would range from Men, Women and Youth

- Regularly check on the running of Fit for Good programs
- Liaise with both Jewish Aid and Fit for Good on a regular basis

 To find out more information please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Looking for a Fit for Good Ambassador in Campbelltown! 

The public housing estate in Airds, a suburb of Campbelltown is undergoing redevelopment. The Department of Family and Community Services HNSW is keen to maximize the use of the sports centre currently located on the housing estate to support the residents to improve their health and well being.

The community supports 1200 families including children, young people, disengaged youth, people with disabilities, indigenous clients and single mothers. Fit for Good is looking for an Ambassador to coordinate and run exercise programs throughout this centre with the aim of supporting these residents on their health and well-being journey.

This centre has access to a fitness facility with a large space with lots of gym equipment!

To find out more information please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Volunteer opportunity in Stones Corner, Brisbane!

Time and day: Thursday 4pm however is flexible to change

Date: As soon as available!

Fit for Good is looking for a volunteer to run an outdoor circuit training class for the state office of Mission Australia for about 6-8 weeks.

To find out more information please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Volunteer opportunity in Deception Bay, QLD!

Time and day: Flexible other than Wednesday mornings                                                            Date: Starting as soon as possible
Fit for Good is looking for a trainer to take group exercise sessions for about six Mission Australia clients (predominantly female). The organisers are looking for a trainer to provide low intensity session which could range from boxing to circuit training.

To find out more information please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Volunteer opportunity in Dubbo!

When: mornings or afternoons, time and day is flexible.
Where: Mac River Centre in Dubbo
We are looking for a volunteer to take a once a week boxing session for the Mac River Centre. The Mac River Centre is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for 13-18 year olds.

To find out more information please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

Looking for a volunteer to play street soccer with THE BIG ISSUE

To find out more, please email becky@fitforgood.org.au

26th of October 2011

Group Exercise Instructor?Personal Trainer/Motivational Speaker

Location:  Playford, South Australia (North Adelaide)

Kids on Peachy is a recreational based program that targets vulnerable families with children. The target group for this activity is children ages 5 – 12. The program runs in a large facility that includes an indoor stadium. In the past it has included activities like dance, football, netball, soccer and karate. There is also a healthy meal component on Friday nights. The organisers are looking for group exercise instructors and personal trainers to run programs for the kids. In addition, they feel there is scope for some healthy lifestyle/motivational talks.

Cradle Coast Authority

Cradle Coast Authority is trying to set up a gym in Zeehan, a small mining town on the West Coast of Tassie. This area is remote, and has a high percentage of unemployment and people from a low socio-economic status; the area also has an obesity and chronic disease rate of around 68%.

They are looking for the following equipment donations:
- Kettle bells
- free weights
- exercise bikes

23rd of April 2012

The Yarrlalah Sobering up Shelter in Katherine, NT is looking for equipment!

Fit for Good is now supporting the Yarrlalah Sobering up Shelter in Katherine, NT who are looking for exercise equipment. The wish list includes:

2x weight benches
3x spin bikes
3x Exercise Mats

Check out this great media release to learn more about this program. http://officialmissionaustralia.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/goverment-media-release-new-sobering-up.html

2nd April 2012

Mission Australia's Roma House

 A residential homelessness service for Mission Australia clients. Clients of Roma House have complex needs including poor life skills, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency and poor physical health. This organisation is a breakthrough in services for homeless people in Queensland. It provides accommodation and support services for up to 39 long-term homeless people at any one time. Fit for Good is currently sourcing donations of equipment to set up a gym within their facility. The aim of this project is to give these people the opportunity to embrace the power of health and exercise.

The current wish list of equipment includes:

- 2-3 TRX or RIP 60's
- 4 x Spin Bikes
- 2 x Treadmill
- 1 x Cross trainer
- Sand bags or Sand bells (safer than dumbells)
- Multi-station weight training system
- Chin-up bar
- Bosus
- Fitballs
- Boxing gear 

5th of March 2012

Looking for equipment in Taree

Mission Australia in Taree is currently working in conjunction with PCYC to establish a small gym for their clients. The clients, who were juvenile offenders, are being supported to get their lives back on track. Mission Australia staff want to encourage them to use exercise as a part of their journey. Can you help? The wish list includes:
- Exercise Bikes
- Medicine Balls/ Fit balls
- Free weights                                                                                                               

18th November

The Mac River Centre is looking for exercise equipment!

The Mac River Centre is a Drug and Rehabilitation Centre in Dubbo for 13-18 year olds. The program currently has a large shed that they would like to turn into a small gym. Health and exercise is a very important part of this program and is incorporated into their routine twice a day. Having access to gym equipment would be extremely beneficial for the Mac River Centre.

Please see list of equipment needs below:

• Bench press
• Weights/dumbbells
• Rowing machine
• Speedball

14th November

Kids on Peachy

 A recreational-based program, run in the heart of one of the most disadvantaged parts of Australia, that targets vulnerable families with children. The target group for this activity is children ages 5 – 12. The program runs in a large facility that includes an indoor stadium. In the past it has included activities like dance, football, netball, soccer and karate. The organisers are seeking doantions of fitness and sports equipment including:

• Footballs
• Netballs
• Soccer blass
• Volley ball nets
• Hula hoops
• Skipping ropes
• Yoga Mats
• 'Giant Life Size' Games such as gient jenga, giant pickup sticks, giant connect four, and giant snakes and ladders.
• Resources for Group Games like Parachutes

Mission Australia's COFFS YOUTH REHAB SERVICE is looking for exercise equipment!

Coffs Youth Rehab Service is for predominantly Aboriginal males ages 13-18 years. It's a residential setting where the young men can live for around 12 weeks while taking part in their drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Some of the residents arrive with just the clothing on their backs. They are keen to turn an undercover outdoor area into a small fitness space and mostly want to lift weights and box.  Local health club owner Duncan Marchant from Coffs Coast Health Club has visited the sight and recommends that we source the following equipment:

• 2-3 Benches (flat or adjustable)
• Free weights
• Steps x 2
• 2 spin bikes
• Rowing Machine
• Cross Trainer
• Posters to show different free weight exercises