Mums Exercise Group Australia (MEGA) is a social enterprise run by volunteers and operated as a not-for-profit. MEGA empowers mothers and helps them to improve their social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
As mothers we often feel we need to prioritise everything else before our own health, finding little time to invest back in ourselves. In addition, many women navigate motherhood in isolation, having little family or community support.
MEGA aims to ensure that no mother is isolated from the community and that every woman is empowered to look after their health and wellbeing. Through very low-cost fitness and wellbeing training options, and sponsored memberships for women facing hardship, MEGA aims to give every mother in Australia access to fitness and wellbeing classes that will improve their health and provide the resilience and support they need to thrive in life.
We have different events on offer, including:
* Volunteer run events - our volunteers are the heart and soul of MEGA and run these events to fit in with their busy lives.
They are all mums and do not necessarily have any qualifications so please take responsibility for your own movement and trust your own body.
If event times don't suit your schedule or location, please consider volunteering. It is a great way to stay accountable, do something you love and meet other mums.
* Aquatots Swim Schools are our biggest supporter and allow MEGA members to attend their Mums and Bubs Aqua and Mums Only Aqua HIIT classes for free.
* Online Pilates and Barre with BABIO by Brooke - this highly qualified and passionate mum offers online classes so that if you can't get out of the house or have a busy schedule, then this is a great way to get exercise in.
* Discounted classes from third party providers - we understand that getting back into exercise after bub can be daunting and you may feel more comfortable with an experienced trainer or maybe you are keen to try something new. Then we have a range of options at discounted prices.
* Meet & Move - MEGA supported the Meet & Move program and since its funding has finished, it is now run by our volunteers.
* Online Challenges - we are excited to bring these back! Stay tuned for further details.
* Team Sports - we are hoping to get this back up and running this year. If you're wanting to play your favourite sport and need more mums to join your team then please feel free to message us.
* Free community events - there are lots of things on offer so we are keen to share these with you.
* Social events - because sometimes it's nice to get out of our exercise gear and chat with other mums.
MEGA uses the booking app 'Fit by WIX' which is a member app for our website. Simply sign up through our website www.megamums.com.au and then a confirmation email will be sent with the invite code and instructions on how to download the app. Full instructions can be found at: https://m.facebook.com/groups/715808345123483/permalink/4163459747024975/?mibextid=Nif5oz
In the app you can:
❤️ See the 'What's On' tab for upcoming events (you can only book 2 weeks in advance)
❤️ Search the 'Events' tab for what we offer in different areas of Canberra. The Meet & Move events rotate depending on our amazing volunteers but you can use them for new walks
❤️ Cancel event attendance by going to 'My Events' - this is really important as some events have wait-list and others will have the whole class waiting.
❤️ Update membership and lots more options to come!
Our membership fees cover our various insurances, music license, as well as other operational bills. We are still run by mums volunteering their time.
All funds made through MEGA are put straight back into MEGA to offer our community more.
Our membership fees are:
$40 - 12 months
$22 - 6 months
$12 - 3 months
$5 - 1 month
$2 - 1 week
Free
Pay it forward options
Free for our amazing volunteers
All mothers will have access to our online Facebook group and app but paid membership will allow you to:
- attend all face-to-face events,
- access MEGA discounted events with qualified instructors, and
- access to exclusive deals through third party providers.
Membership ensures the longevity of MEGA so that we can continue to support mums into the future.
By making a tax deductible donation to MEGA through the Australian Sports Foundations fundraising platform. The funds donated can be used to support other mums in the community who cannot afford the membership fee.
Link to donate - https://asf.org.au/.../mums.../mega-2020-comeback-fundraiser
To receive a Pay It Forward membership - mothers are welcome to contact me and request one or mothers are welcome to nominate friends/family who they know need the extra love.
MEGA also works with lots of other support services in Canberra and they will be given a special code to give to mothers to use to access the Pay It Forward membership options.
