Our Values

At Active Connections we value:

• Person-centred care - respectful care that is tailored to your preferences, needs and values. Your care should be as individual as you are. This involves a free-flow of clear information for you to make informed choices and engage in shared decision making.

• Whole-person care - holistic approach that acknowledges the contribution and interaction of the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural components of a persons health. We see you as as a whole person and not just a condition, disease or disability.

• An active approach - you will not be a passive recipient of care, having a treatment “done” to you. We support you to be active and engaged in your care.

• Movement optimism - your body is unique, resilient, adaptable and can move in a variety of ways. We support you to experience the strength in your body and to explore meaningful movement.

• Body positivity - we accept and respect the diversity of different body shapes and sizes and your right to respectful health care irrespective of your physical appearance. We do not promote weight loss attempts through dietary restriction or dysfunctional exercise. We promote health at every size.

• Mindful movement - we promote life-enhancing movement. Movement that is done with purpose, awareness, mind-body connection, enjoyment, self-compassion and acceptance. We do not promote movement practices that are harmful, rigid and inflexible, compulsive, excessive, self-critical, or guilt inducing. We do not use exercise as punishment.

• Self-development - our team have all undertaken at least 4-5 years of university education and continue to learn and grow through regular professional development, supervision and mentorship. We strive to provide evidence-based care that provides safe and effective outcomes for our clients.