{"id":1629,"date":"2022-10-26T13:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T02:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=1629"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:17:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:17:51","slug":"fitskills-for-adults-with-down-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/fitskills-for-adults-with-down-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"FitSkills21 for adults with Down syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FitSkills21 for adults with Down syndrome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Trying to get to the gym but finding it too hard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need a partner to help you go to the gym?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would love you to join our NDIS FitSkills21 program.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will get out of joining FitSkills21<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You get so many great things when you are part of this program, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>encouragement and motivation to exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improved fitness <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>greater wellbeing and mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an exercise program made especially for you by a physiotherapist <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a fun and supportive environment to work out and socialise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lunch or dinner together with the other participants after your work out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a welcoming community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FitSkills21 can be included in your NDIS plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>access to the Club21 online exercise classes for free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>greater independence \u2013 you don&#8217;t need a parent or support worker to join you! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of FitSkills21 are supported by research, and the happy faces of our participants and volunteers prove it to us every session as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More info and how to get involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To see when and where our FitSkills21 program happens, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/dsv-fitskills\/\">FitSkills21 main page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to join one of our FitSkills21 groups, you can find out more by completing our <a href=\"https:\/\/downsyndromevictoria.snapforms.com.au\/form\/fitskills21-enquiry-form\">expression of interest form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also email Chantelle, the FitSkills21 Program Manager, on <a href=\"mailto:fitskills@dsav.asn.au\">fitskills@dsav.asn.au<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3480\" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-59-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FitSkills21 for adults with Down syndrome Trying to get to the gym but finding it too hard? 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