Measuring What Matters.

Geonasium exists because health outcomes improve when communities move together. This page documents the evidence behind our approach: who we reach, what changes, and how we know.

Participation and Reach

Geonasium programs currently operate across metropolitan and regional areas of Australia, with programs delivered directly within community settings including parks, community centres, and school grounds. Every session is tracked, every participant counted, and every outcome recorded against a consistent framework aligned with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare physical activity benchmarks.

  • Programs delivered without any fixed infrastructure, operating across community spaces at no capital cost to local government

  • Participants span all age groups, with a priority focus on adults 35 and over, older Australians, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities identified under Council social inclusion strategies

  • Sessions structured to National Physical Activity Guidelines, targeting the 150 minutes of moderate activity per week recommended by the Australian Government Department of Health

  • Demographic reach includes families, individuals managing chronic conditions, and participants referred through allied health networks and GP health pathways

  • All session delivery data available for third-party verification and inclusion in Local Government Annual Report community wellbeing indicators

This data is collected at program inception, midpoint, and completion, producing a longitudinal record that supports evidence-based policy decisions and grant acquittal requirements.

Health Outcome Indicators

Measuring the health impact of community physical activity requires consistent, validated tools applied at every program stage. Geonasium uses pre- and post-program assessments aligned with evidence-based frameworks used by Sport Australia, the Australian Government’s Healthy and Active Communities initiative, and local government wellbeing reporting standards.

  • Cardiovascular fitness improvements tracked via resting heart rate and perceived exertion scales, with measurable gains reported at the 8-week mark for 80% or more of participants

  • Functional strength and mobility measured using validated tools including sit-to-stand tests, grip strength assessments, and balance evaluations relevant to falls prevention targets

  • Participant-reported wellbeing scores using the WHO-5 Wellbeing Index, providing a recognised mental health and vitality measure accepted in Australian government reporting

  • Chronic condition risk reduction: participants with Type 2 diabetes risk factors, cardiovascular disease history, and musculoskeletal conditions supported through evidence-based progressive programming

  • Social connection and community cohesion indicators, assessed via participant surveys aligned with local government Place-Based Community Wellbeing frameworks

Outcome data is reported in plain language summaries suitable for inclusion in council health and wellbeing strategies, funding applications, and public accountability reporting frameworks.

Social Return on Investment

Independent analysis of community physical activity programs in Australia and New Zealand consistently demonstrates strong social return on investment. The evidence base for Geonasium-style outdoor fitness programming is grounded in peer-reviewed research, government health economics modelling, and the Australian Government’s own cost-of-inactivity reporting.

  • For every $1 invested in community physical activity programs, Australian health economic models estimate a return of $4 to $7 in avoided healthcare costs, reduced emergency presentations, and productivity gains (AIHW, 2022)

  • Physical inactivity costs the Australian economy an estimated $13.8 billion per year, with government investment in preventive community programs representing the lowest-cost intervention point

  • Geonasium programs require zero capital expenditure from local government: no facilities built, no equipment purchased, no maintenance budget required

  • Scalable delivery means councils can expand access without proportional cost increases, making Geonasium one of the most cost-effective wellbeing investments available under current community grant frameworks

  • The 35% reduction in chronic disease risk markers recorded in comparable outdoor fitness programs translates directly to reduced burden on local health services and Primary Health Networks

Geonasium welcomes cost-effectiveness analysis from state and local government procurement teams. Full program costing, impact modelling, and SROI projections are available upon request as part of our government partnership proposal process.

Start a Partnership Conversation

Geonasium is actively seeking partnerships with local government, state health authorities, Primary Health Networks, and community organisations committed to measurable population health outcomes. Whether you are exploring options for your next community wellbeing grant round, assessing providers for your Council health and social strategy, or looking for a scalable physical activity solution that requires no capital outlay, we welcome the conversation.

Contact us at info@geonasium.app to request our full Community Impact Report, Government Partnership Proposal, or SROI analysis. Our team responds to all government and health sector inquiries within two business days.