Personal training can be a fun, supportive and inclusive way to exercise. Rather than expecting everyone to follow the same fitness program, personal training can be adapted around the individual’s abilities, interests, communication preferences and sensory needs. For autistic people, this personalised approach can help make exercise feel more comfortable [...]
Strength training isn’t just for athletes and bodybuilders — at Mind & Body Support, we see its real power every day: supporting independence, reducing injury risk, and transforming everyday function for our clients. With the right adaptations, it’s genuinely accessible to almost everyone. Strength training is just one way physical [...]
Finding the right gym or fitness environment can make a big difference for people with disability who want to become more active, build confidence and work towards their health and fitness goals. Across Melbourne, people with disability can access a range of fitness options, from mainstream gyms and recreation centres [...]
Exercise can support physical health, confidence, independence and overall wellbeing. For people living with disability, the right approach to exercise will look different for everyone. Some people may want to improve strength or balance. Others may be working towards greater independence with everyday activities, increasing mobility, building fitness or simply [...]
Independence looks different for everyone — and at Mind & Body Support, that’s exactly the point. Whether it’s getting dressed without help, transferring confidently, or having the stamina to power through a full day, we build every program around the independence you’re working toward. Independence is not only about physical [...]
Best Accessible Parks in Nillumbik Getting outside, enjoying fresh air and spending time in the community can make a real difference to physical health, confidence and overall wellbeing. Nillumbik is home to several parks and recreational spaces designed with accessibility in mind, giving people of all abilities the chance to [...]
At Mind & Body Support, we believe every single body deserves the chance to feel strong, capable, and proud of what it can do. That’s the heart of adaptive personal training — and it’s why we’re so passionate about it. Fitness shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. It should be built around you. [...]
A disability personal trainer provides personalised exercise support for people living with disability, adapting sessions around the individual’s abilities, goals, movement, communication preferences and level of exercise experience. Rather than expecting someone to fit into a standard gym program, a disability personal trainer looks at how exercise can be made [...]
Transitioning into adulthood is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. For many young adults, managing everyday responsibilities, navigating social situations, building routines, and planning for the future can present unique challenges. Families often want to encourage independence while ensuring their loved one has the right support in [...]
If you’ve ever looked at your NDIS plan and wondered why some funding is grouped one way and some another, you’re not alone. Two of the most common terms participants and families come across are Core Supports and Capacity Building Supports — and while they can sound similar, they work [...]