Be Fit. Be Well.

The Be Fit. Be Well. program brings elite athletes directly into Victorian classrooms. These speakers share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity and building resilience. They highlight the vital role that physical activity and wellbeing play in achieving success, both on and off the field.

Through our partnership with the VIS, we ensure that students discover that elite sporting success often starts in their own local schools, clubs and neighbourhoods.

We provide several ways for schools to engage with our elite athletes:

• Athlete Speaker Visits: Real-life stories from Olympic and Paralympic medallists.
• Digital Packages: Exciting online content featuring athletes competing at major events like the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.
• Thematic Learning: Focus on key topics such as motivation, goal setting, coping with pressure and nutrition.

We believe sport is for everyone. Our speakers share stories that resonate with both mainstream and multiclass students, emphasizing that every student has the potential to pursue excellence and set personal goals.

Ready to inspire your students? Book an athlete speaker now

We are proud to announce that the partnership between School Sport Victoria (SSV) and the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has been extended through to 2027. This ensures that our school communities continue to receive high-quality inspiration from Victoria’s best athletes.

Who Can Participate?

• Government Schools: The program is free for all Victorian government primary and secondary schools statewide.
• Non-Government Schools: Schools can enquire through the VIS Athlete and Expert Speaker Program.
• Community Groups: All other clients are welcome to enquire via the VIS.

Key Benefits for Students

1. Goal Setting: Learning how to plan and achieve personal milestones.
2. Resilience: Understanding how to overcome challenges and adversity.
3. Healthy Lifestyles: Reinforcing the importance of nutrition and physical activity.
4. Community Connection: Linking school-aged children with local sporting role models.

• Each visit includes a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session (1 hour total).
• Athlete may also run a short interactive activity linked to their sport.
• In-person visits available across Victoria in metropolitan, regional, and remote areas.
• Online sessions available.
• Schools are required to have a screen and audio equipment available for the athlete’s PowerPoint presentation.