RIDING FOR
'POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH'
RIDING FOR 'POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH' PROGRAM
Combining Physical Health and Mental Health Activities
THIS IS A
FULLY FUNDED 12 WEEK PROGRAM
No Cost To You
Proudly Funded By
Proudly Supported By
Proudly Delivered By
RIDING FOR POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
‘Riding for Positive Mental Health’ is a 12-week program that combines the physical activity of bike riding, led by Addventageous, with a structured education program, provided by the BE UNSTOPPABLE FOUNDATION, a registered charity that delivers mental health support and programs for adults and kids, using evidence-based mental health management strategies and positive psychology tools.
The program offers community participants a holistic approach to proactive self-care, arming them with skills to apply life-long that nurture resilience, emotional control, better management of ‘adverse mental health’ including stress, anxiety and depression, enhanced wellbeing and counselling/coaching support, along with education and practice on bike/riding skills, with strengthened community connection, through weekly learning workshops and riding in groups. The combination of sport and mental health education is key to the development of ‘positive mental health’ and wellbeing.
EVERY WEEK OF THE 12-WEEK PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
PART 1 - BIKE RIDE
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Weekly hour-long bike-rides in groups of 10 people.
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Suitable for learners, intermediate and advanced riders.
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10-15 minutes of skill instruction per lesson.
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Gradual progression from moderate to vigorous activity.
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12-weeks of pre-planned riding routes.
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Full support from professional ride leaders.
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Group engagement and social connection.
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Build/maintain riding skills, fitness and wellbeing.
Riding route areas: Wentworth Point, Rydalmere, Rhodes, Ermington, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Strathfield, Meadowbank, Canada Bay. Subject to change at our discretion.
PART 2 - ENJOY A LITE BRUNCH AFTER YOUR BIKE RIDE
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A selection of tea / coffee will be provided.
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A selection of sandwiches and biscuits will be provided.
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Water is available to refill your own water bottle.
PART 3 - POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
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Weekly 2-hour learning workshops.
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Facilitated by Professional Coaches and Certified Counsellors.
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Program manual full of learning content, tools and resources, provided to each program participant.
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Understand 'Adverse Mental Health' and how to prevent it.
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Strengthen your mindset and resilience.
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Understand your own psychology.
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Build confidence and self-belief.
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Improve your communication / relationships.
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And so much more ...
See below for more information on the program content.
Meeting Location: SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK at Silverwater Boat Ramp
Parramatta Bike Hub: Half Amenity Block, Wilson Park River walk.
Silverwater Boat Ramp (opposite Cricket NSW)
PROGRAM DATES
Below are the scheduled program dates for you to choose from and book when you register for the program.
We will endeavour to accept all registrations in their preferred start date.
PROGRAM SESSION PLAN
10:00am to 11:00am – Bike Ride
11:00am to 11:30am – Morning Tea
11:30am to 1:30pm – Positive Mental Health Program Facilitation
PROGRAM 1 – Wednesday’s
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 27 July 2022
Week 2 – 3 August 2022
Week 3 – 10 August 2022
Week 4 – 17 August 2022
Week 5 – 24 August 2022
Week 6 – 31 August 2022
Week 7 – 7 September 2022
Week 8 – 14 September 2022
Week 9 – 21 September 2022
Week 10 – 28 September 2022
Week 11 – 5 October 2022
Week 12 – 12 October 2022
COMPLETED
PROGRAM 2 – Friday’s
20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 30 September 2022
Week 2 – 7 October 2022
Week 3 – 14 October 2022
Week 4 – 21 October 2022
Week 5 – 28 October 2022
Week 6 – 4 November 2022
Week 7 – 11 November 2022
Week 8 – 18 November 2022
Week 9 – 25 November 2022
Week 10 – 2 December 2022
Week 11 – 9 December 2022
Week 12 – 16 December 2022
COMPLETED
PROGRAM 3 – Wednesday’s
20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 18 January 2023
Week 2 – 25 January 2023
Week 3 – 1 February 2023
Week 4 – 8 February 2023
Week 5 – 15 February 2023
Week 6 – 22 February 2023
Week 7 – 1 March 2023
Week 8 – 8 March 2023
Week 9 – 15 March 2023
Week 10 – 22 March 2023
Week 11 – 29 March 2023
Week 12 – 5 April 2023
COMPLETED
BOOKED OUT
PROGRAM 4 – Friday’s
20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 20 January 2023
Week 2 – 27 January 2023
Week 3 – 3 February 2023
Week 4 – 10 February 2023
Week 5 – 17 February 2023
Week 6 – 24 February 2023
Week 7 – 3 March 2023
Week 8 – 10 March 2023
Week 9 – 17 March 2023
Week 10 – 24 March 2023
Week 11 – 31 March 2023
Week 12 – 14 April (moved from 7 April
as that is Good Friday public holiday)
COMPLETED
PROGRAM 5 – Wednesday’s
20 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 26 April 2023
Week 2 – 3 May 2023
Week 3 – 10 May 2023
Week 4 – 17 May 2023
Week 5 – 24 May 2023
Week 6 – 31 May 2023
Week 7 – 7 June 2023
Week 8 – 14 June 2023
Week 9 – 21 June 2023
Week 10 – 28 June 2023
Week 11 – 5 July 2023
Week 12 – 12 July 2023
BOOKED OUT
PROGRAM 6 – Friday’s
10 MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE
Week 1 – 28 April 2023
Week 2 – 5 May 2023
Week 3 – 12 May 2023
Week 4 – 19 May 2023
Week 5 – 26 May 2023
Week 6 – 2 June 2023
Week 7 – 9 June 2023
Week 8 – 16 June 2023
Week 9 – 23 June 2023
Week 10 – 30 June 2023
Week 11 – 7 July 2023
Week 12 – 14 July 2023
The Testimonial Says It All
12 WEEK ‘POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH’ PROGRAM
Weekly Facilitated 2-Hour Workshop
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Learn and develop strategies to prevent 'Adverse Mental Health'.
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Learn to manage stress before it develops into 'adverse mental health'.
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Learn and apply relaxation techniques.
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Learn to recognise and work with what is 'in your control'.
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Understand and cultivate 'Positive Mental Health'.
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Understand how your human needs drive your decisions and actions.
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Strengthen your mindset and learn to control how and what you think.
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Strengthen your ability to control your emotions and make better decisions.
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Strengthen your own sense of worth and confidence.
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Strengthen your level of resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
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Strengthen your level of proactivity and ability to manage your priorities.
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Strengthen your level of connection in personal, social and professional relationships.
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Strengthen your communication skills.
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Identify your life purpose and mission and let that mission drive you forward.
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Take on the challenge of self-development and personal growth.
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Learn the principles of peak performance thinking.
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Learn how to effectively set goals.
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Work with practical tools to improve your skills and ability to achieve goals.
Engaging Learning
Safe Environment
Open Discussions
Fully Supported by Certified Counsellors and Professional coaches trained by BE UNSTOPPABLE.
A POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM BASED ON SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE.
SUCCESS STORIES
"I will be thankful to you forever, for making me realise my own powers, core values and needs, my weaknesses and opportunities to grow, to break my habitual patterns that are not helpful and to achieve miracles in my life."
“I wanted more out of my life, meaning and purpose, yet l lacked the confidence to assert myself. I have worked through some uncomfortable experiences that I have come to accept as who I am. I know I have choices, techniques and tools to stop and breath. I know I can stand strong.”
Proudly supported and funded by the NSW Government.
Register below for a fully-funded
'Riding for Positive Mental Health' program (no cost to you).
Register for a Fully Funded Program with No Cost to You
Complete the registration form below to register for a fully funded program, paid for by the NSW Government. Registrations will be matched to available placements per program.
We will contact you to confirm your program start date.