GIVIT

Exercise equipment

To provide support to consumers through the use of physical activity interventions for recovery of those with mental illness.

As a health care service, we specialise in acute treatment for people with severe mental illness and high needs. With the ongoing COVID risk in the community and limited funds proving to be a barrier for consumers wanting to access gym facilities, we are wanting to provide cost-free opportunities onsite to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are requesting donations to be able to purchase gym equipment as our existing equipment is limited or no longer usable. Physical activity is a key part of our engagement, and is a vital method to increase physical, mental, and social wellbeing for our consumers. We expect that engagement in fitness training with the support of high-quality exercise equipment will lead to significant therapeutic benefits such as increased prosocial activity and improved sleep, mood and energy to engage in daily living tasks.
Any donation is much appreciated as our service and consumers have limited access to resources and a limited surplus of money.