Life-changing therapy for people with disabilities or special needs.
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
Welcome our newest partner
First Stage Service and Support is proud to be a sponsor of The Scuba Gym, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and addressing mental health challenges through the transformative experience of scuba diving.
Being one of Australia's largest scuba repair centers, First Stage Service and Support is committed to supporting the community by ensuring that every dive is safe and enjoyable.
Together, we are making waves of change—one dive at a time. For more information about First Stage please visit their website www.firststage.com.au
About The Scuba Gym
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.
Our Services
Is it Necessary?
Is it Reasonable?
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
Jess has an advanced level of cerebral palsy which limits the control of her muscles.
Megan H
Megan has multiple sclerosis and has been in gradual decline since 2010. Watch her journey with The Scuba Gym.
Zye S
Zye has hypotonia which causes his knee to dislocate every time he takes a step.
Help Us
Make a Difference
Partner with us
Partners can be organisations who donate products or services or money to our cause.
Sponsor a diver
volunteer
We are always needing volunteers to help us on the pool deck or in the water – with our divers
"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