Determined2 is not just a service provider. It is a purpose-driven organisation built on lived experience and a deep commitment to helping people rediscover what is possible in the water.
Since 2015, Determined2 has supported individuals living with disability, injury, and chronic conditions through tailored aquatic therapy programs. At the centre of everything they do is a simple idea. Water removes barriers that land cannot.
The Vision
Determined2 delivers innovative programs such as immersion therapy, allowing participants to experience near weightlessness and freedom of movement that is often not possible on land.
For many participants, this means:
- Moving with less pain and restriction
- Rebuilding confidence in their body
- Experiencing genuine joy, independence, and connection
The water becomes more than a therapy space. It becomes a place where limitations are reduced and possibilities expand.
The Challenge
While the benefits of water are clear, access is often the biggest obstacle.
Participants may:
- Require full support for pool entry and exit
- Be exposed to manual handling risks
- Experience discomfort or a loss of dignity during transfers
For an organisation focused on empowerment, these barriers can directly impact outcomes before a session even begins.
The Solution: Access That Supports the Experience
Para Mobility has played an important role in supporting Determined2 by providing solutions including the Pelican Pool Hoist and Aquatic Wheelchair that enable safe and dignified entry into the water. These solutions create a smooth transition from poolside to water, removing uncertainty and improving the overall experience.
- Dignity is maintained
Participants can enter the water without being manually lifted or repositioned in uncomfortable ways. - Safety is improved
Therapists and carers are not exposed to unnecessary manual handling risks. - Confidence increases
A calm and supported entry sets the tone for the entire session. - Consistency is achieved
Reliable equipment ensures each session starts the same way, without delays or workarounds.
The Impact
With access barriers removed, Determined2 can focus fully on delivering meaningful outcomes.
Participants experience:
- Greater independence
- Improved physical movement and strength
- Increased confidence and emotional wellbeing
- A stronger sense of inclusion
These outcomes are not just physical. They are deeply personal. The ability to move freely in water often brings a level of happiness that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
A Shared Philosophy
The connection between Determined2 and Para Mobility is built on a shared belief.
Access is not just about compliance. It is about people.
Determined2 focuses on what participants can achieve.
Para Mobility ensures they can access those opportunities safely and with dignity.
Together, they remove the first barrier so everything else can follow.
Real Outcomes, Real People
What stands out most about Determined2 is the passion behind the work.
There is a genuine drive to:
- Help people reconnect with movement
- Create moments of freedom that stay with participants
- Build a community centred on inclusion
When participants enter the water, often after long periods without that experience, the result is immediate and powerful.
Learn more about Determined2 by visiting their website.