Shodan Fit promotes the health and well-being of recently arrived Afghan refugee women through a women’s only gym membership and social outdoor fitness program in Newcastle, NSW. The program offers gym membership and specialised fitness classes with Dari-language interpretation. The outdoor classes include walking, jogging, netball instruction, and social games, as well as conversations about healthy lifestyle choices, self care, and cultural/gender norms around exercise and sport.

Shodan Fit aims to support participants by:

• Improving physical health

• Enhancing mental well-being

• Facilitating cultural integration

• Increasing confidence

• Building a sense of belonging