What We Do
Addi Moves is a free, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed physical activity service supporting individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma. Led by Accredited Exercise Physiologists, our mission is to create a safe and welcoming space where participants can "move their mood" and experience the mental and physical benefits of exercise.
How We Began
Nicknamed the "not gym," Addi Moves was developed through an extensive co-design process published in 2024 (explainer video) and presented in over 10 countries, including Armenia, Colombia, Indonesia, and Ukraine.
Who We Support
We welcome anyone unable to access community-based exercise programs, including individuals experiencing mental health challenges, gender-based violence, food insecurity, or displacement as refugees or asylum seekers.
Global Expertise
Our team brings significant international experience, including work with the Olympic Refuge Foundation and in contexts of displacement such as the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh. This expertise informs our trauma-informed practices and our commitment to creating inclusive spaces for healing and recovery through movement.
Our Impact
Since 2022, Addi Moves has delivered over 1,700 exercise sessions and provided 1,000+ placement hours for UNSW Exercise Physiology students. With a 96% rebook rate, we’ve demonstrated the program’s success in building trust, fostering resilience, and improving well-being.
Where We’re Based
Addi Moves is located at the Addison Road Community Centre in Marrickville, a vibrant hub for over 40 community organizations working to create meaningful change.
Get In Touch
📧 Email: addi.moves@unsw.edu.au
📱 Instagram: @addi_moves
Research paper
Barriers and Facilitators to Participating in an Exercise Referral Scheme among Women Living in a Low Socioeconomic Area in Australia: A Qualitative Investigation Using the COM-B and Theoretical Domains Framework
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Our space!
“Pin your country” on our world map acts as a fun icebreaker, and a chance to share stories from home.
Thanks to our partners at CCCI and ECSC, we can offer over 12 different translations of our information flyers!
Joy of Giving kindly donated some toys for the children that accompany some of our participants.
Thread Together were kind enough to donate, set up and stock a wardrobe so that our participants can have options to move around more comfortably in our space for free.
The Books Unbound and Addi Moves Collaboration helps with creating a more inclusive environment for our participants.
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