Sheer joy for Michael

He has been a member at the Mt Annan Leisure Centre (MALC) for 10 years. Michael’s mum Carmel credits MALC with much of the tremendous developmental progress that she has witnessed in her son over the years.

“He has developed and exceeded all expectations I had for him in his physical and mental health, and most of this development is directly related to his membership and engagement with MALC... the staff, the activities and the sheer joy he experiences when attending these activities and sessions,” said Carmel.

Michael commenced his engagement with MALC with the swimming program. He showed absolute enthusiasm engaging with these lessons. However, during this time it became noticeable that he had problems with his mobility and weight and he repeatedly suffered from chest infections. The staff suggested Michael see the exercise physiologist at the centre using funding from his NDIS plan.

“Michael increased his physical and cardiac wellbeing and his confidence. He can use nearly every piece of equipment in the gym!

“He will never end his membership and will continue to pay for it as it is part of his lifelong journey to maintain his capacity,” explained Carmel.

“I never in my wildest dreams would I have thought he would be able to achieve what he is doing. I owe a big ‘thank you’ to MALC for what you have done for my son.”