Sport For Good
Echonia creates inclusive sports events to connect people through the power of movement. Bodies and minds feel better when they move, so we make physical activity and social connection our priority through community experiences. By providing immediate benefits to participants and generating proceeds to established mental health organisation, we double the impact for twice the fun.
JOIN OUR EVENTS
VOLLEYBALL
Supporting Blue Tree Project
Sunday 8 June 2025
City Beach, Perth WA
10.30am - 2:00pm
TBC
January 2026
Our name blends two Greek roots: Echo, the power of listening, to ourselves and each other, and Sophronia, the art of finding mental clarity through movement.
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
Feel good, do good
Every Echonia event works double-time, lifting your mood and sending proceeds to mental health charities doing real work in our communities. It's not about being perfect, it's about showing up.
Movement is magic
We believe in the mood-boosting magic of movement, it's a natural ticket to feeling better. Our events help you shake off stress, boost your energy, and feel more human in an often too-digital world.
Play your way
You don't have to 'be sporty', coordination is optional! We've reimagined sport as something fun, flexible and zero-judgement. Whether you're high-fiving strangers or just here for the vibes, Echonia is here for you.
Meet Maryse
My journey with Echonia began with a simple observation that became impossible to ignore.
What made me care? Having been actively involved in social sporting teams and looking for fill-ins on weeks that life inevitably gets in the way, I noticed too many people unwilling to participate because traditional fitness environments felt too intense, too competitive, or just plain intimidating (and trust me, I am no athlete and wouldn't consider myself a competitive person). The focus was always on performance, not connection or movement. And when it came to mental health support, everything seemed to be about treatment rather than prevention.
The spark? More often than not, I'll get home from work, wanting to kick my feet up and put on Netflix, but then I remember I have a game that night. It's the last thing I feel like doing. However, there has never been a day that I have showed up, moved and didn't feel 100x better after. Social sport has created a space for me where I am able to disconnect from my mind, engage in low effort social connection and get those endorphins pumping. I always return home feeling more balanced and content than before. No pressure, no judgment, just human connection through movement. This is what community should feel like. This is how we build mental resilience. This is how we prevent the isolation that so often leads to mental health challenges.
Why Echonia? Because it was the clearest, simplest way to create more of these moments. More opportunities for people to experience the power of movement in a supportive, inclusive environment. Echonia isn't just about sport – it's about creating spaces where people can show up exactly as they are, move their bodies, connect with others, and leave feeling a little bit stronger, both physically and mentally.
Ready to join the movement? Whether you're a seasoned athlete or haven't played sport since school, there's a place for you here.
Contact Us
Have a question? Reach out to us at admin@sportforgood.org.au
We're always looking for new charities to support and sponsors to engage with!