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Life-changing therapy for people with disabilities or special needs.

the scuba gym

Scientific research has shown that scuba diving greatly assists those with the most serious physical injuries and particularly it is exceptionally successful in reducing reported symptoms of
Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder (PTSD)

-JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

About The Scuba Gym

The Scuba Gym Australia · Est. 2019

We give people
their lives back.Underwater, where everything is possible.

We use the weightless freedom of scuba to unlock movement, dissolve pain, and restore independence — achieving in one session what years of conventional therapy could not.

Is it Necessary?
Is it Reasonable?


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Help keep scuba therapy alive for those who need it the most

Journeys

Let's take a look at some of our participants's journeys!

Jessica I

cerebral palsy

Jess has an advanced level of cerebral palsy which limits the control of her muscles.

Megan H

multiple sclerosis

Megan has multiple sclerosis and has been in gradual decline since 2010. Watch her journey with The Scuba Gym.

Zye S

hypotonia

Zye has hypotonia which causes his knee to dislocate every time he takes a step.

Help Us

Make a Difference

Partners can be organisations who donate products or services or money to our cause.

By sponsoring a diver you can pay for Scuba Therapy workouts, thus making sure our work makes a difference for a sponsored diver.

We are always needing volunteers to help us on the pool deck or in the water – with our divers

Come join us for a clean up event and care for our ocean

"Scuba therapy is the best therapy I have ever received as a quadriplegic.
I always look forward to and enjoy our session."

- Lincolne I


"Amazing things can happen under the water, and to extend this to therapy and rehabilitation is just magic. Lyndi prioritises safety and focuses on outcomes with her calm, inclusive, and empathetic approach. She exudes an incredible energy that encourages and complements the complexities of her clients, their personal challenges and she dedicates herself in understanding each individual's struggles so she can support them completely in their journey."

- Lauren Summerhayes

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Latest Insights

Ailsa Dehe, Scuba Gym participants getting ready for the session
published in february 2025
It’s 8.50am on Monday. I’m running a bit late. As I enter the carpark of my local pool, I can’t suppress the grin that always rises inside me.. today is Scuba Gym and it’s the best way to start my week!
published in December 2023
As many as 800 000 people suffer from PTSD in Australia and that figure isn’t getting smaller. Over the last 3 years with all the fear that was pumped into the hearts and homes of Australians, domestic violence has soared, more traumas have occurred, and even more people are seeking help.
published in September 2023
We have taken a different approach and now bring hope to these people. We are thinking outside of the box or, in this case, outside the wheelchair. Challenging and changing the thinking within healing and rehabilitation and combining that with a passion for scuba diving.

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