We’re inviting Autistic people to join an advisory committee for an exciting project. The project is called FitSkills. Autistic young people aged 13-25 are supported to exercise in a community gym alongside a mentor.
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
August 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We’re inviting Autistic people to join an advisory committee for an exciting project. The project is called FitSkills. Autistic young people aged 13-25 are supported to exercise in a community gym alongside a mentor.
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Read about research led by OTARC's Professor Nora Shields, supported through a 2021 VicHealth Impact Research Grant www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/b...
#OTARC #LaTrobeUni #FitSkills
#OTARC #LaTrobeUni #FitSkills
Making gyms work for young adults with disability
VicHealth-funded research is helping local gyms create a better workout experience for young adults with disability
www.vichealth.vic.gov.au
July 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Read about research led by OTARC's Professor Nora Shields, supported through a 2021 VicHealth Impact Research Grant www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/b...
#OTARC #LaTrobeUni #FitSkills
#OTARC #LaTrobeUni #FitSkills
The Fitskills program supported Autistic young people to feel confident, safe and included at the gym. The study from OTARC highlights how social support can help Autistic young people enjoy exercise and thrive in the gym environment. Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/have-a-go-yo...
“Have a go – you might surprise yourself”: Supporting Autistic young people at the gym – Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
Researchers at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) explored how a community gym program called FitSkills, supported Autistic young people to feel confident, safe and included in gym setti...
otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au
March 16, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The Fitskills program supported Autistic young people to feel confident, safe and included at the gym. The study from OTARC highlights how social support can help Autistic young people enjoy exercise and thrive in the gym environment. Read more: otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/have-a-go-yo...
📰New young people with disability research
"A student-mentored community-gym-based physical activity intervention increased self-reported physical activities in the intermediate term but did not change health-related quality of life in young people with disability."
"A student-mentored community-gym-based physical activity intervention increased self-reported physical activities in the intermediate term but did not change health-related quality of life in young people with disability."
A community-based physical activity intervention (FitSkills) can improve participation attendance of young people with disability: a stepped wedge cluster randomised trial
Objectives To determine the effect on participation attendance (being there) and involvement (experience of participation) compared with usual activities of a community gym-based physical activity int...
bjsm.bmj.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
📰New young people with disability research
"A student-mentored community-gym-based physical activity intervention increased self-reported physical activities in the intermediate term but did not change health-related quality of life in young people with disability."
"A student-mentored community-gym-based physical activity intervention increased self-reported physical activities in the intermediate term but did not change health-related quality of life in young people with disability."
INVITATION
Connect2Participate —research study focused on collaborative practices to support physical activity for young people with physical disability.
Expression of interest form: forms.office.com/e/MW7CKXjCpa
Email karenbrady23@rcsi.com
#Connect2Participate #FitSkills #PhysicalActivity
Connect2Participate —research study focused on collaborative practices to support physical activity for young people with physical disability.
Expression of interest form: forms.office.com/e/MW7CKXjCpa
Email karenbrady23@rcsi.com
#Connect2Participate #FitSkills #PhysicalActivity
September 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
INVITATION
Connect2Participate —research study focused on collaborative practices to support physical activity for young people with physical disability.
Expression of interest form: forms.office.com/e/MW7CKXjCpa
Email karenbrady23@rcsi.com
#Connect2Participate #FitSkills #PhysicalActivity
Connect2Participate —research study focused on collaborative practices to support physical activity for young people with physical disability.
Expression of interest form: forms.office.com/e/MW7CKXjCpa
Email karenbrady23@rcsi.com
#Connect2Participate #FitSkills #PhysicalActivity