Exercise and movement programs for young people (12 – 25 yrs) who experience challenges or barriers to being physically active.
❤️ Winner AUSActive 2024 National Awards – Most Inclusive and/or Diverse Program ❤️
❤️ Winner of the Practitioner Award at Exercise and Sport Science Research to Practice 2024 conference for our Move It for Trans and Gender Diverse Folk ❤️
Supporting WA youth (15-25yrs) to engage in an evidence-based movement program, in a supportive, inclusive and and non-judgmental environment. We delivery an inclusive physical activity program that is flexible and responsive to the needs of disengaged or ‘at risk young people who are currently under serviced in community physical activity pathways.
Program participants may have lived experience of trans and gender diversity, neurodivergence, mental health challenges or distress, homelessness or unstable housing and/or substance use.
Our overall goal is to increase activity and improve health outcomes of diverse and/or disadvantaged young people by:
Youth Moves is provided free of charge to young people due to support from Delivered in partnership with The Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and Stan Perron Charitable Foundation.
10-week community based movement program tailored for Trans and Gender Diverse, Non-Binary, and LGBTQIA+ young people.
Weekly movement and activity sessions tailored to participant preferences, ages and community needs. Plus peer supported informal education around movement and how it can help support mental and physical health, build confidence and overall wellbeing.
10-week community based movement program to engage youth (aged 15–25) with high rates of disengagement and limited access to physical activity.
Weekly movement and activity sessions tailored to participant preferences, ages and community needs. We offer a range of activities such as dance, team sports, gym-based activities, outdoor activities, boxing, strength & conditioning, and aerobic exercises.
Our aim is to build confidence, knowledge, motivation and enjoyment of movement and activity.
❤️ Finalist – 2024 AUSActive National Awards – Mental Health Awareness ❤️
❤️ Finalist – Practitioner Award at Exercise and Sport Science Research to Practice 2024 Conference ❤️
The Move it for Mental Health program is run in partnership with education providers and is a mixed movement program for young people who are at risk of poor wellbeing and mental health.
Our 8-week program consists of varied weekly movement sessions paired with informal education about the ways exercise can be used to manage and promote mental health and wellbeing.
Services are delivered by exercise experts who create a safe, inclusive environment for young people of all abilities. Each program is tailored based on preference of participants, ages, needs and abilities.
We have delivered programs in partnership with:
If you are interested in organising a program for your school, alternate education service or special education centre get in touch with our team.
Thriving acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Thriving is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination through education and inclusive communities. We welcome all people and are respectful of individual identities.
