A holistic approach to delivering high-quality programs with First Nations communities around Australia.

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What We Do

SMS outREACH was developed through our passion for sport and the belief in the values it instils in individuals; from teamwork, to dedication, commitment, self-awareness and confidence, and importantly, the skills to help you deal with adversity.

Our programs use sport as a vehicle to create leaders, instill confidence and develop self-awareness - or as we call it ‘Sports Therapy’.

For remote and regional communities around Australia, especially those First Nations communities, programs prioritise the development of local staff to enable the ongoing delivery of activities long after SportsMindset has left, while encouraging youth to participate in a high energy, competitive and supportive environment

outREACH programs are delivered under a culturally safe, community informed and codesigned framework, with the ability to adapt and pivot at any stage during the program to ensure everyone gets the most out of the program. outREACH identifies three key target groups as being priority participants:

  1. Women and young girls - including new mums

  2. Youth (who may or may not be disengaged from community programs and schooling)

  3. Local staff, coaches and volunteers - those who plan and conduct activities and/or promote physical activity in their community

“Provision for culturally-appropriate and Indigenous-led physical activity initiatives for all Indigenous people are important ways of increasing physical activity levels. Increased efforts to implement and evaluate such programs are warranted, focussing on sustainability and ownership of programs by local Indigenous people.”

Gray C, Macniven R, Thomson N (2013) Review of physical activity among Indigenous people

Our Programs

  • Focuses on upskilling staff, coaches and volunteers, equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to plan and conduct well-designed sessions. Staff will participate in classroom and ‘on the job’ sessions relating to:

    SKILLS + TECHNIQUE: How to improve skills & coaching cues to guide development.

    ATMOSPHERE: How to build an atmosphere in a session & increase participation.

    COMPETITION: Value of using competition to improve confidence and build leaders.

  • Fun, competitive, inclusive programs which encourages participation, whilst focusing on an individual’s confidence, communication and resilience. Developed in collaboration with local community.

  • Female driven program that encourages regular participation, in a safe and inclusive environment, developed in collaboration with local women.

  • Participants will learn valuable skills in developing a positive mindset, breathing techniques, and goal setting, improving their ability to be present and contributing. This program is great in schools.

  • Our curriculum is guided by these key areas of our framework:

    • Training Atmosphere

    • Leadership + Resilience

    • Identity + Self Awareness

    • Goal Setting & Intentions

    • Game Play & Competition

    • Mobility + Speed + Agility

    • Strength Training & Education

    • Injury Prevention & Healthy Choices

GET IN TOUCH

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We’ve had the privilege and pleasure to work and partner with communities and organisations across the country to deliver SMS outREACH. These are just a few!

Let’s talk.

outREACH isn’t a one size fits all approach. Our philosophy remains, but we make sure we work with each community to design a tailored program that suits your current needs. Don’t be shy - reach out and see what we can come up with!

Our team can also support you in applications of funding submissions if required.

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