The Next Step Recovery & Wellness Centre

The Next Step Recovery & Wellness Centre The Next Step Recovery & Wellness Centre trains the whole person – mind, body & soul.

The Next Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery, is a not for profit organisation that has been established by a community of people affected by spinal cord injury both personally and indirectly. Due to the lack of support and knowledge that follow this injury, these people have banded together to establish and open a world class spinal cord injury recovery facility in Australia that will offer proven m

odalities and exercise therapy to support not only the physical wellbeing, but also the psychological side of a person and families suffering from the injury. All proven modalities will be provided to promote the best possible recovery outcomes.

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Professor James St John from Griffith University to The Next Step to share the ...
28/07/2026

Today, we had the privilege of welcoming Professor James St John from Griffith University to The Next Step to share the latest updates on the world’s first Nerve Bridge Clinical Trial for spinal cord injury.

After years of research, planning and refining the process, it finally feels like we’re talking about when, not if.

Some of the biggest updates from today’s session:

• First participants are expected to begin pre-screening later this year, with the first transplants planned for early next year.

• More than 700 people have already registered their Expression of Interest.

• The treatment uses a person’s own cells from inside their nose to create a nerve bridge that is implanted into the spinal cord.

• Rehabilitation before and after surgery will be a vital part of the trial, with programs tailored to each participant.

• Every delay has been about improving safety and giving participants the best possible treatment.

Today was a reminder that while there’s still a long road ahead, real progress is being made, and that’s something worth feeling hopeful about.

A huge thank you to Professor James St John for taking the time to answer our community’s questions so openly, and thank you to everyone who joined us today.

For more information, or to register your Expression of Interest for the trial, visit:

https://www.griffith.edu.au/research/institute-biomedicine-glycomics/clem-jones-centre/themes/spinal-cord-injury-nerve-bridge-transplantation-trial

📸 Lights, camera… our community!As we get ready to officially launch The Next Step Inclusive Gym & Recovery Zone, we wan...
08/07/2026

📸 Lights, camera… our community!

As we get ready to officially launch The Next Step Inclusive Gym & Recovery Zone, we want to fill our website, brochures and social media with the people who make this place so special, YOU!

We’re looking for people of all ages, all abilities and all backgrounds to join us for a fun community photoshoot on Tuesday 21st July from 11am.

This isn’t about professional models.

It’s about showcasing real people, real movement and a space where everyone belongs.

Whether you’re one of our athletes, a wheelchair user, a first-time gym-goer, a support worker, a family member or simply part of The Next Step community, we’d love to have you involved.

The photos will be used across our website, social media, brochures and other marketing material to help tell the story of our brand-new Inclusive Gym & Recovery Zone and show future clients exactly what makes The Next Step different.

As a thank you, everyone who takes part will receive a FREE one-month membership, including access to:
🏋️ Our Inclusive Gym
🔥 Sun Stream Infrared Sauna
❄️ Ice Bath
🔴 Red Light Therapy
🦵 Normatec Compression Therapy

If you’d love to be part of it, slide into our DMs and we’ll send you all the details.

Let’s create something that truly reflects our incredible community. 💙🧡

Some moments are bigger than the equipment itself.Today, we’re feeling incredibly grateful to our friends at Platinum Ph...
25/06/2026

Some moments are bigger than the equipment itself.

Today, we’re feeling incredibly grateful to our friends at Platinum Physical and Health – Eric, Lee and Brooke, who have so generously donated this Monark arm cycle to us.

This is a piece of equipment we’ve been fundraising towards for quite some time, and one that will play an important role in the clinical trials we’re proud to be supporting.

Knowing that this bike will help people access innovative rehabilitation and research opportunities makes this gift even more meaningful.

To Eric, Lee and Brooke – thank you. Thank you for believing in our vision, for backing our community, and for continually showing up for us in ways that go far beyond words.

Your support over the years has never gone unnoticed, and this incredibly generous donation is another reminder of what can happen when people genuinely care.

One of the things we love most about this community is that once you’re part of the TNS family, you’re always part of our family.

From all of us at TNS… thank you. We can’t wait to see the impact this incredible piece of equipment will have. 🙌💙🧡

P.S and a big thank you to our superstar Jade’s Journey 🌻 for taking it for a test spin so we could get this snap!

11/06/2026

We got Steve standing for the 1st time in around 2 years!!

Steve is a ventilated quadriplegic who has only stood 5 times in the last 10 years, with the last time being around 2 years ago!

This effort was massive and as Steve said “very overwhelming!”

This amazing achievement was a huge team effort, these moments are the reason we love doing what we do 💙

WINTER IS HERE!! That means early cold mornings are getting even harder to get up and get goingBut exercising in winter ...
01/06/2026

WINTER IS HERE!!

That means early cold mornings are getting even harder to get up and get going

But exercising in winter is just as important as ever!

Don’t let the cold weather stop you

Every winter workout is an investment in a stronger and healthier you 💙

Get moving, stay warm and keep crushing your goals! ❄️🔥

Exercise Right Week 2026Exercise right week inspires Australians to engage with exercise more ensuring they have the rig...
25/05/2026

Exercise Right Week 2026

Exercise right week inspires Australians to engage with exercise more ensuring they have the right advice from the right experts

This week represents how important it is to book in with experts like our exercise physiologists here at The Next Step!

Exercise is not a one fits all that’s why we tailor to your needs, with you always at the centre of your care 💙

15/05/2026

The Next Step Book Club 📚

Our EP Kaitlyn, is now hosting our TNS book club! With new book recommendations every month

With Kaitlyn’s love for reading this is a great start for book lovers or those who want to give it a go

So stay tuned for new books every month

Keep an eye out on our socials and our whiteboard in our gym 👀

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3/5/119 Miller Street
Melbourne, VIC
3076

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30am

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