Matthew Fluder - Walking towards Wellness

Wednesday, 17 August 2022 - 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Today on Brainwaves, Suzie chats to Matthew Fluder, Intervention Development Lead at Wellways, about a new fitness program he’s working on to improve mental health. It’s called 'Walking towards Wellness' and looks at using exercise to help people achieve better mental health outcomes.

 

Matthew will also discuss 'Well Fuelled' which is a Wellways nutrition program that is designed to build practical cooking skills.

 

Matthew has a Bachelor of Psychology, is an Accredited Personal Trainer and has extensive experience as a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) personal and workplace rehabilitation trainer. Some of his clients live with acute disabilities.

 

 

SMILES TRIAL

https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/smiles-trial/

 

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY - MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2021/09/29/understanding-mental-health.html

Wednesday 5:00pm to 5:30pm
Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness ths program actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

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Members of Wellways Australia

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