FitSkills21 enquiry form

What is FitSkills21?

FitSkills21 is an evidence-based physical activity program designed for individuals with Down syndrome. Each participant is paired with a dedicated volunteer FitSkills21 Partner for motivation and support. FitSkills21 aims to enhance fitness and wellbeing through a supportive and inclusive approach. As an NDIS service, eligible participants can access this service through their NDIS plan.

What happens in a FitSkills21 session?

Workouts are weekly, facilitated and 1-hour long. Afterwards, everyone has a meal together, fostering community. The program is tailored by a physiotherapist and includes personalised, easy-to-read exercise programs with regular check-ins. The program runs to school terms.

We also offer fun and active sessions in the term breaks each quarter. Past activities have included Zumba, Circuit, Boxing, Dance, City Walk, Pickelball, yoga and more. Each session includes a physical activity, followed by a social meal, encouraging movement, connection and belonging.

Our FitSkills21 locations

There are 9 FitsSkills21 locations:

• Coburg Leisure Centre | Mondays, 5.30 pm - 8pm

• Greensborough WaterMarc | Mondays, 5.30 pm - 8pm

• Hawthorn Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre |Mondays, 5.30 pm - 8pm

• Frankston Peninsula Aquatic & Recreation Centre,| Tuesdays, 5.30 pm - 8pm

• Geelong LeisureLink Aquatic & Recreation Centre| Tuesdays, 5.30 pm - 8pm.

• Melbourne City Baths | Wednesdays, 12 pm.

• Brunswick Baths | Thursdays, 5.30 pm- 8pm.

• Cheltenham Revo Fitness |Thursdays, 5.30 pm- 8pm.

• Bendigo Silverback Strength | Fridays, 5.30 pm- 8pm.

How to join?

1. Complete a FitSkills21 enquiry form: Complete your details below, a FitSkills21 team member will be in touch to answer any questions and send through the registration forms

2. Sign up: Complete a participation form and services agreement

3. Participate and enjoy: Participate, try new exercises, and make new friends!

Would you like to become a DSV member and hear more about our services? 

Membership of Down Syndrome Victoria is FREE and will connect you with local information, support and a vibrant community of people with Down syndrome, their families and supporters.

To complete the membership process, please answer the following questions: