Members of the South Australian Student Representative Council (SA SRC) want South Australian high school students to be granted free access to swimming pools, gyms, leisure centres and fitness classes.
Getting active and interacting with others helps young people maintain good mental health and assists them in managing the symptoms associated with mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, which are more prevalent among young people in high school. Every young person deserves access to spaces in which they can be physically and socially active, regardless of their financial situation, or where they live.
This position brief outlines the goals and methodology of the Fitness for Free campaign, and provides a summary of the poll held across South Australian schools which assessed students’ feelings and participation in recreational sport and fitness.
Fitness for Free is one of five campaigns undertaken by the 2024 SA SRC. You can also access the position briefs for Free Fares for Our Future, Greening Our Canteens, Our Future Our Vote, and Seeing Ourselves.