{"id":20715,"date":"2026-02-27T16:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/?p=20715"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:00:20","slug":"tennis-for-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/news\/2026\/02\/27\/tennis-for-resilience","title":{"rendered":"Tennis ACT and Running for Resilience Launch\u00a0Tennis for Resilience in Barton!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/files\/2026\/02\/1950-x-1080-px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1950\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/files\/2026\/02\/1950-x-1080-px.png 1950w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/files\/2026\/02\/1950-x-1080-px-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/files\/2026\/02\/1950-x-1080-px-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/act\/files\/2026\/02\/1950-x-1080-px-1536x851.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1950px) 100vw, 1950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Tennis ACT and Running for Resilience\u00a0(R4R)<\/strong>\u00a0have partnered to launch\u00a0<\/span><em><strong>Tennis for Resilience<\/strong><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a free weekly social tennis initiative supporting mental wellbeing and community connection in Canberra.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><em>Tennis for\u00a0Resilience<\/em><\/strong> is designed to be a\u00a0free,\u00a0fun, relaxed way to boost your wellbeing and connect with your community, using\u00a0movement and a social sport\u00a0to build resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R4R is known for its work in promoting mental health through community-based physical activity. Together, Tennis ACT and R4R are creating a space where people of all ages and experience levels can connect, unwind and feel part of something positive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Details:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10-week program e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very Friday starting 13 March<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4:00\u20135:30pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Barton Tennis Club <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">followed by a post session drink at The Dock<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Cost: Free<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.runningforresilience.com\/events\/tennis-for-resilience\">Tennis for Resilience \u2014 Running for Resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participants enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free court hire<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free racquets, balls, and POP Tennis equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A welcoming, inclusive environment suitable for all ages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optional guided activities encouraging fun,\u00a0movement\u00a0and connection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A post-session social opportunity\u00a0held at\u00a0The Dock for participants and families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weekly Tennis Pack giveaway that includes a free tennis racquet, a club membership, balls and a voucher for The Dock (giveaway held at The Dock following each weekly session)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Tennis for Resilience<\/em><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis here\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0and\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">everyone<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tennis ACT and Running for Resilience\u00a0(R4R)\u00a0have partnered to launch\u00a0Tennis for Resilience, a free weekly social tennis initiative supporting mental wellbeing and community connection in 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