Fit N Well

24/08/2026

It’s national speech pathology week and we wanna highlight what our amazing friends who we trust to connect with very often

Hear Me Now is based in McLaren Vale and his run by Taylor with her team speech pathologist and Allied health assistant

We regularly connect and work with Taylor and her team who are highly professional kind and just great people. We’ve had to make referrals before Taylor and her team have adaptive sessions carefully to support young people’s engagement.

Happy national speech pathology week to all the wonderful speech pathologists out there

✨It's Speech Pathology Week! ✨

This week we’re celebrating the incredible role that speech pathologists play in helping people communicate, connect and participate, because communication is so much more than just speech. 💙

Whether it’s finding the right words, learning to read and write, being understood, joining in with friends, or finding a way to communicate, every form of communication matters. 📚

We’re so proud to be part of helping people find their voice, build confidence and connect with the world around them! 💬🤍

30/07/2026

Fit N Well will be closed from Thursday 30 July and will reopen on Wednesday 5 August.

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24/07/2026

Never underestimate the power of a strong referral network.

At Fit N Well, we’ve always believed that great outcomes don’t happen because of one person or one service. They happen when compassionate professionals come together, trust each other, and respond when people need them most.
The past couple of weeks have been a powerful reminder of that.

Recently, we supported a family who had been without essential supports for an extended period. They had been doing everything they could to manage incredibly complex circumstances, but they shouldn’t have had to do it alone. I called Shae Gross. She responded with kindness, flexibility and genuine empathy, quickly putting a plan in place to reconnect the family with the support they needed. The client was so greatful and happy to not walk alone any more.

Our community partners are as important to us. In another situation, a family was navigating significant challenges that had completely disrupted their daily routine just getting food was hard. A call to Kira at Kibbi's was met with the simplest and most meaningful response: “What do you need, and when do you need it?” No barriers. No unnecessary processes. Just practical help when it mattered most.

And then there are the professionals who quietly support those of us doing this work. Meryl from The Wondering Wattle has been an incredible source of wisdom, kindness and encouragement through some particularly challenging situations. Having people like Meryl in your corner makes a real difference—not only for the people we support, but for those supporting them. She helps guide people to be Brave when maybe that is not the most clear response

I’m incredibly proud, humbled and live in deep admiration for the people around us at Fit n Well. It’s a community of people who lead with compassion, put people before process, and remind us that the best outcomes come working and supporting people and living with humanity and kindness in their actions

To everyone who continues to answer the phone, step in when needed, and make life a little easier for others—thank you. You’re making a difference every single day.

05/07/2026

This week marked the final week of our school mentoring program within the tailored learning program.

To finish, we switched roles — and the students stepped up to lead us through their own workout sessions.

I took on the role of a slightly disinterested teenager (complete with gossiping), which made for a few laughs, but the real highlight was watching the students in action.

They demonstrated a growing understanding of how to design structured workouts, why programming matters, and how to tailor training to individual goals.

By putting us through their sessions, they also got to see their plans in action and receive real-time feedback to refine their thinking.

Over the past 14 weeks, it’s been a privilege to work alongside these young people — watching them grow, learn, challenge themselves, and bring energy into every Thursday session.

The biggest takeaway remains the same: these young people are capable, talented, and often underestimated.

When given trust, time, and genuine engagement, they show exactly what they’re capable of.

25/06/2026

Week 11 of our school mentoring program reminded me that progress isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s found in the quiet moments.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been supporting a young person who has found it incredibly difficult to engage in our mentoring program. There was understandable resistance, uncertainty and hesitation.

Rather than trying to force participation, we focused on what mattered most—building trust.

That meant showing up consistently, having gentle conversations, creating positive connections and allowing the relationship to develop at the young person’s pace.

Yesterday, something shifted.

One of our trainers, Julia, recognised that this young person was ready to take the next step—but only if it happened on her terms.

Without hesitation, Julia adapted the session. She created a small exercise space away from the rest of the group where they could move together in a way that felt safe, comfortable and free from pressure.

Between each exercise, they simply talked.

There was no rush.

No expectation.

Just movement, conversation and connection.

To me, this is exactly what exercise-based therapy can look like.

It isn’t about pushing people beyond their limits. It’s about meeting them where they are, helping them discover movement that feels achievable, gently expanding their confidence, and creating a space where meaningful conversations can naturally unfold.

What impressed me most wasn’t just the session itself—it was Julia’s ability to read the situation.

She recognised what this young person needed. She understood how to respectfully challenge her while maintaining a sense of safety and control. She adapted in the moment, built trust and created a pathway into the program that hadn’t been possible over the previous 11 weeks.

As a fellow mental health worker, watching Julia work was a reminder that great practitioners combine knowledge with compassion. They observe carefully, think flexibly and understand that connection always comes before change.

I’m incredibly fortunate to work alongside people like Julia. She embodies the values we strive for at Fit n Well—kindness, professionalism, adaptability and genuine care for the people we support.

Our participants benefit from her skills every day, and I have no doubt she has an incredibly bright future ahead of her.

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t happen through grand interventions.

Sometimes they begin with someone saying, “Let’s do this in a way that feels right for you.”

Those moments can change everything.

14/06/2026

Week nine of our school-based mentoring program brought plenty of positive moments, but one experience has stayed with me long after the session ended.

What stood out most was the pride and excitement young people show when they are given an opportunity to succeed.

During our junior kickboxing session, we welcomed a few new participants who were clearly experienced and had spent a lot of time developing their skills. As we taught students how to punch and kick safely using pads and kick shields, we invited these young people to help demonstrate techniques alongside the trainers.

The enthusiasm they brought to the task was incredible. They stood taller, smiled wider, and embraced the opportunity to show what they could do.

It made me reflect on how many of these young people are often labelled as the “naughty kids” or the “difficult kids.” Many may struggle with traditional classroom learning and spend years feeling like they are falling behind while others around them succeed. Over time, that can take a significant toll on confidence and self-esteem.

Yet in that moment, they weren’t struggling. They were thriving.

They had the chance to showcase a skill they had worked hard to develop. They were able to demonstrate competence, confidence, and success in front of their peers. The pride on their faces was impossible to miss.

Experiences like this remind me that every young person has strengths. Sometimes they just need the right environment and the right opportunity for those strengths to be seen.

As I reflected on the week, I felt incredibly grateful for the privilege of doing this work. Through mentoring, we don’t just create fun experiences—we create opportunities for young people to experience achievement, build confidence, and recognise their own potential.

Sometimes, a moment of success can mean far more than we realise.

31/05/2026

Week 5 of the School Mentoring Program 💪

This week brought some really valuable lessons for both our junior and senior students.

Our juniors worked incredibly hard during their workout sessions. While many were tired and lost energy early, they still showed up and gave their best effort. One of our biggest focuses this week was building self-compassion and self-empathy — recognising that every effort counts, even on the tougher days.

We reinforced the idea that any workout is better than none, and that success is about doing the best you can with the energy and capacity you have on that particular day. Learning to be proud of showing up is an important mindset both in fitness and in life.

Our seniors took part in a theory lesson focused on becoming critical thinkers within the fitness industry. We explored how marketing, language, and imagery are often used to promote unrealistic expectations and sell products or outcomes that may not be achievable.

A major discussion point was social media in the fitness space. Rather than telling students to avoid it completely, we focused on helping them critically evaluate what they see online and apply the knowledge they’ve learned when assessing products, influencers, and marketing claims.

Thursdays are always my favorate day of the week with these young people

26/05/2026

A little late posting this one, but it was too important not to share.

At Fit n Well, we strongly believe mental health support should never be “one size fits all.” People deserve services, programs, and spaces that genuinely work for them — and we believe it’s just as important to put those values into action, not just talk about them.

Recently, we came across a fantastic local pilot program called Pilates and Pints — focused on supporting men’s mental health through movement, connection, and creating relaxed spaces for conversation. It’s exactly the kind of innovative and community-driven thinking we are proud to support.

There are so many incredible counsellors, psychologists, social workers, and mental health professionals doing amazing work every day. But with the growing mental health challenges facing our communities, we also believe innovation, creativity, and thinking differently are deeply needed alongside traditional supports.

We’ll always back programs that bring people together, encourage movement, reduce isolation, and create meaningful opportunities for wellbeing in our community.

And much to my discomfort — and complete lack of flexibility — I’ll be making a big effort to get down on Monday and put my words into action 😂

A huge shoutout to everyone involved in creating spaces that make mental health support more accessible, engaging, and human 💙