The Pressure Project

Run on Australia's Sunshine Coast, The Pressure Project is a freediving-focused dive center built around the philosophy of its owner and director, Adam Sellars. A two-time Australian Freediving representative, PADI Worldwide Ambassadiver, and PADI Freediving Instructor Trainer — the highest PADI Freediver level — Sellars designed every course and retreat himself, drawing on a background in meditation, yoga, and more than 10 years of public speaking and sales training.

Courses and what it's known for

The center delivers PADI Freediving certification alongside PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Mermaid, PADI Snorkelling, and conservation programs, with a team of 4 PADI instructors teaching in English. Beyond technique, the approach uses freediving as a tool to help people handle the pressures of everyday life — all on a single breath.

Diving runs from a PADI dive boat off the Sunshine Coast, where the marine life includes sharks, whales, turtles, rays, eels, ocean fish, corals, anemones, and more. With freediving equipment rental on hand, it suits individuals, schools, organizations, and national sporting teams looking to grow comfortable and capable in the ocean.