Welcome to Heartwell Online

In 2022, we are expanding our virtual platform.

 

Dear Heartwell Community,

One of our main announcements for this year is our launch online. Over more than thirty years of providing specialised physical education and rehabilitation services to thousands of unique children and adults, Heartwell has cultivated a special and enduring community. The internet provides us an opportunity to continue to foster those relationships, and extend our vision of access, opportunity and equality to wider Australian society.

Our new 2022 website consolidates both facets of Heartwell: the NDIS-certified Heartwell Fitness, and our not-for-profit extension, the Heartwell Foundation. Over the coming months, more of Heartwell’s long, rich history will be available to be read online. Conversely, this site will be a space to share fresh Heartwell news, stories from current clients, updates on sponsors and grants, and our monthly community newsletter.

social media

Heartwell is having a crack at all the social media platforms. We believe they are an exciting way for our clients and their families to engage with visible improvements and achievements, and to streamline communication channels within the Heartwell family. As we find our groove, more and more content will be able to be found on each account. Throw us a follow if you feel like it, or just tag and comment and share and chat — any interaction is an appreciated one.

Our very new Instagram accounts can be viewed here:

Heartwell Foundation

The mission of the Heartwell Foundation, and its relationship to @HeartwellFitness. #CreatingALevelPlayingField Slide one In white text over pale red background: “One of the services the Heartwell Foundation provides, and desperately needs fi
April’s words on her son, Jay, and his time at Heartwell. #CreatingALevelPlayingField Slide one In white text over red background: “Jay’s improvement has been amazing. He has learned how to kick and throw, shoot hoops and run in
The Heartwell Foundation Mission Statement. #CreatingALevelPlayingField Slide one In white text over pale red background: “Mission Statement: It is our vision that Australian children, living with illness, disability, or disadvantage &helli
Thank you, Shane Warne. Our thoughts are with your family and loved ones. 🤍 Slide one In white text over maroon background: “Vale, Shane Warne. You made a difference.” Slide two In white text over maroon background: “Our commun
Katrina Hartley, talking about her beautiful daughter, Hanna. #CreatingALevelPlayingField Slide one In white text over maroon background: “Hanna is now strong enough to push herself up our court to go play with the other kids. She wants to p
Our roots began as a collaboration between @HeartwellFitness & the @RCHMelbourne, and have evolved into what is now the separate not-for-profit, the Heartwell Foundation. #CreatingALevelPlayingField Image description: In white text over red ba
Heartwell works with a diverse range of people. Our clients have ranged in age from three-years-old to over seventy! ❣️ Image description 1: In white text over pale red background: “Our services are directed at preschool, primary school &
We design all our programs around identifiable needs of the individual involved, & tailor them in consultation with other health, education and community services. ❣️ Image description 1: In white text over pale red background: “Our progr
The Heartwell Foundation believes passionately in the power of exercise & physical education for everybody. ❣️ Image description 1: In white text over red background: “The Heartwell Foundation Philosophy.” Image description 2: In w
Heartwell gratefully conducts its services on sacred Wurundjeri country, in Melbourne/Naarm. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we learn, play and work, and all Traditional Custodians everywhere. Always was, always w
Ros, on her son Grant. Slide one In white text over grey background: “In the beginning, Grant was averse to doing anything that caused him to break into a sweat or even raise his heart rate — but now he comes out of the Heartwell gym dri
#HeartwellArchives: Co-Director Scott Taylor describing the vivacious Max, 2008. Slide one In white text over grey background: “It was marvellous to witness Max's work ethic and desire to improve.” Slide two In white text over red and g
Our services are specialised, unique & specific to each of our clients. To find out more about all of the programs we provide, visit our website at: www@heartwell.com.au. #PhysicalEducationForAll Image Description White text over red and grey s
Forty percent of Australians are living with disability or illness. Access to consistent, safe physical education and rehabilitation is imperative to increase & maintain quality of life. Know somebody who could benefit from Heartwell Fitness&rs
Our Heartwell Fitness programs are diverse, specific and assist people with a wide range of needs & goals. These provided services include: • Children & adults with disability • NDIS claimants • TAC & WorkSafe claimants &b
Before the implementation of the national disability insurance scheme (@ndis_australia), Heartwell Fitness witnessed the way many Australians were being left behind and tried to do something about it. #PhysicalEducationForAll Image description: &l
We believe in the power of physical education. 〰️ Image description: “Heartwell Fitness Philosophy: Physical education plays an essential, long-term role for everybody regardless of level of function, ability or disability.” #ndis #dis
The Heartwell Gym has a range of resources to fit every need. 🏋🏽‍♀️ Image Description: “The Heartwell Gym is a private, specialised and fully-equipped facility including: • Cardio equipment: treadmills, stationary bikes, recumbent
Amanda & Julienne, 2000. 〰️ [Image description: Julienne gently stretches Amanda’s pectorals as part of a mobility warm-up before Amanda’s Heartwell session. Both are smiling.] #heartwellfitness #ndis #accessibility

Our equally new Twitter can be found here:

the Heartwell Twitter

And our very old but under renovation Facebook page can be found here:

Heartwell Facebook

 

Other news

Heartwell is excited to introduce Saraid Taylor to the Heartwell team for 2022.

The daughter of Julienne Espenschied and Scott Taylor, Saraid has recently accepted the role as Sponsorship and Communications Coordinator. In her words, her job will essentially be to make all the various strands of the Heartwell family feel as connected as possible, from current and past clients to parents/caregivers to staff and corporate sponsors.

“For as long as I can remember, I have watched my parents create tangible, positive change in our community. They have always believed in compassion and accessibility, and that is the driving motivation behind Heartwell. It feels fitting that I can now be involved in the continuation and expansion of these values and, as is the goal, expose them to a wider audience. This is a new era for Heartwell, and I feel honoured to be able to share it with you all. As always, thank you for your continued support.”
— Saraid Taylor

Now that Covid is more under control in Victoria, Heartwell can safely welcome interactions again and Saraid will be in the Heartwell office for any general inquiries, or just for a chat. 

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