SHAPE Research Centre

Flinders University is seeking teens, parents, and coaches to take part in upcoming co-design workshops.

Some young people love competition and team sport. Others prefer the gym, strength training, social movement, or being active without pressure. Many move between these approaches over time, and that’s completely normal.

We’re co-designing a youth movement program for young people aged 12–15 that recognises this diversity.

Participants will receive a $50 gift voucher as reimbursement for their time.

FREE WALKING FOOTBALL (SOCCER) PROGRAM!

Are you male, aged 55+ years, living in the Limestone Coast region, and keen to try walking football? We are looking for PLAYERS and REFEREES in a 24-week walking football program at Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre in Mount Gambier from February to September 2026. To sign up or find out more, click this link: https://tinyurl.com/WF-EOI

This study is supported by an Office for Ageing Well, Impact Research for Ageing Well grant and is a partnership between Flinders University, Limestone Coast LGA, Walking Football Adelaide, Adelaide United Football Club, and Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation.

EPISODE 39 IS NOW LIVE!!!!!!!

In this episode join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they discuss how to navigate sibling rivalry in sports with special guest Jack Trengove! From helping each other with DIY discus to becoming some of Australia's sporting legends, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.
Plus in our Samalysis segment the boys cover how to deal with inappropriate behaviour in club leadership.

Listen Here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4rmf38vm
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/y6d3wm4v

Our Club of the Day is Glenunga Rams Football Club

Everyone at Beyond the Club have been busy cheering on all our Amazing Athletes at the Olympics ! In this episode we give a special shout out to Kyle Chalmers, Jane Claxton and (of course) Jess Stenson!

Find us on Insta, LinkedIn and Twitter/X.

Get in touch with us @ Sam_ElliottFU and @ benhook1 on Twitter/X.

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

SEASON THREE EPISODE SIX IS NOW LIVE!!!!!

In today's episode hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook, and special guest James Kay, explore a new way to look at sports participation with an emphasis on sports "transfer" rather than drop out.

In our Samalysis segment, our hosts discuss the importance of clarity when club leadership changes.

Club of the Day:
Athletics South Australia

Find the episode here:
Spotify https://tinyurl.com/bdzf75d4
Apple Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/374swnrp

Read James' paper here:
https://tinyurl.com/busyhxhd

Our Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/.../beyond-the-club-podcast.../
https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/
https://twitter.com/Beyond_the_Club

Get in touch with us at:
https://twitter.com/benhook1
https://twitter.com/Sam_ElliottFU

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

🏅 **Elite Para-Athletes Wanted for Research Study!** 🏅

Are you an elite para-athlete with a physical disability? Would you classify your disability as not visible, concealable or visible? Help us understand how body image and the visibility of disabilities impact mental health and well-being.

Scan QR Code or follow Link: https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_80yxazghJYV7aQe?Q_CHL=qrhttps://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_80yxazghJYV7aQe?Q_CHL=qr

Some new research from PhD candidate James Kay on 'redefining youth sport'!

Full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19406940.2024.2377543

🏅 **Elite Para-Athletes Wanted for Research Study!** 🏅

Are you an elite para-athlete with a physical disability? Would you classify your disability as not visible, concealable or visible? Help us understand how body image and the visibility of disabilities impact mental health and well-being.

🔍 **Focus:**
1. Body image & mental health.
2. Athlete identity.
3. Disability visibility effects.



SCAN QR Code for follow link: https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_80yxazghJYV7aQe?Q_CHL=qr

Season 3 Episode 4 is now LIVE!

This week hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook discuss disability inclusion in youth sports, going over the how's and why's of driving change.

In our new SAMALYSIS segment, our hosts discuss how to deal with major losses as a sporting club.

CLUB OF THE DAY:
Flinders United Women's Football Club

Listen here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yc6y3n2t
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/29x37ccn

Our Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast
https://www.linkedin.com/.../beyond-the-club-podcast.../
https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/
https://twitter.com/Beyond_the_Club

Get in touch with us at:
https://twitter.com/benhook1
https://twitter.com/Sam_ElliottFU
Sammy D Foundation Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

MEN HAVE YOUR SAY!
GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A $50 GIFT CARD!!
We are looking for men over 18 (both dating app users and nonusers) to participate in a 5-10 minute survey investigating men's mental health, wellbeing and body image in relation to the use of dating apps.

To participate please click the link below!

https://qualtrics.flinders.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_41jBtnbDBNYtiHI”

Wonderful to host Dawn Penney from Edith Cowan University and learn about her work on informal sport.