Thriving in Motion - Exercise for Young People

Thriving in Motion - Exercise for Young People The mission of Thriving is to use exercise expertise to improve the health of kids & young people. We

As a not-for-profit Thriving has been made possible due to the support of School of Human Sciences at The University of Western Australia, Channel 7 Telethon Foundation and the generous donations from WA community.

H A P P Y F A T H E R SD A Y.. to all our fathers and father figures ! We hope you are spoilt with all the socks, po...
05/09/2026

H A P P Y
F A T H E R S
D A Y
.. to all our fathers and father figures ! We hope you are spoilt with all the socks, power tools, pyjamas and other dad gear you could possibly want.

And of course today you are allowed, in fact encouraged, to roll out as many as you can!

Mistakes are not the thing to avoid, they are the thing that builds the skill.When a young person wobbles, drops it, or ...
05/09/2026

Mistakes are not the thing to avoid, they are the thing that builds the skill.

When a young person wobbles, drops it, or gets it wrong, that is not always a cue to step in and fix it. It is often the exact moment they are learning. A little grit now, embracing the challenge and growing from the mess ups, is what lets them take on harder things later with a shrug rather than a meltdown.

Let them struggle a little, and then cheer loudly for the effort. If you want the grown-up version of this, psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove unpacks grit on The Imperfects. Her point that grit is grown through effort, not handed out as talent, is exactly what is happening when we let a child wobble, and wobble, and go again. Have a listen, link in the comments.

04/09/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Bridget! šŸ‘‹

Bridget has recently joined the Thriving team as our Junior Community Engagement Officer, bringing a young person's perspective to everything we do.

You'll see her around our sessions, helping participants feel welcome and making sure young voices continue to shape our programs!

If you spot Bridget at a session, come say hello and have a chat!

03/09/2026

If your child finds movement harder than other kids their age, this one is for you.

MiniMovers was built with every child in mind, so there is no keeping up and no being singled out.

Our instructors adapt each activity so your little one can take part and feel that joy of getting it, whatever their starting point. Children who find movement tricky are just as at home here as those who take to it easily.

No previous experience needed, just a willingness to have a go. Your first session is free.

Come and meet us, or message us with any questions: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/minimovers/

You do not have to be sporty, already fit, or comfortable in a gym. If that last one has kept you away, you are exactly ...
01/09/2026

You do not have to be sporty, already fit, or comfortable in a gym. If that last one has kept you away, you are exactly who we built this for.

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists adapt every session to the person in front of them, whatever your starting point, health conditions or goals. One-on-one support, a small studio group of no more than four, or a group class.

You set the pace, we build it around you.

Start with Thriving Adults: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/adults/

30/08/2026

šŸ§šā€ā™€ļø šŸ¦˜From the outside, it can look like fun chaos - fairy wings, masks, coaches hopping around like kangaroos. But every bit of a Thriving session is built with a purpose and thought.

Behind each session sits real planning and clinical reasoning, matched to each young personā€™s needs and goals. The thinking happens at our end, so the session itself can just be fun, active and engaging.

Curious what a session actually looks like? Head to www.thrivinginmotion.org.

WEAR IT PURPLE DAY: Colours of CourageWear it purple day is an annual international awareness day held on the last Frida...
28/08/2026

WEAR IT PURPLE DAY: Colours of Courage

Wear it purple day is an annual international awareness day held on the last Friday of August (Thatā€™s Friday the 28th!) on which people wear purple in support of LGBTQIA+ youth, celebrate diversity, and promote safe and inclusive environments.

This yearā€™s theme is ā€˜Colours of Courageā€™ celebrating the diverse, everyday bravery of LGBTQIA+ youth as they live authentically and push for inclusive change and supportive environments.

At Thriving in Motion, we believe every young person deserves to feel safe and supported to be their authentic self. Today, we stand alongside LGBTQIA+ youth and reaffirm our commitment to creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

If there is one thing worth praising, it is the effort, not the outcome.Confidence grows when a child feels the trying c...
28/08/2026

If there is one thing worth praising, it is the effort, not the outcome.

Confidence grows when a child feels the trying counted, whether or not they nailed it. So we cheer the having a go, the sticking with it, the getting back up.

And we keep the fun ahead of the frustration, because a child who links movement with feeling good keeps choosing it. Catch them being brave, not just being good.

Biggest congratulations to Dr Felicity Austin, our brilliant Operations Manager on her PhD graduation at The University ...
27/08/2026

Biggest congratulations to Dr Felicity Austin, our brilliant Operations Manager on her PhD graduation at The University of Western Australia this week.

She is an irreplaceable bundle of brains, joy, enthusiasm and an abundance of care for others. Thriving would not be the same without her, in more ways than we can possibly list, and we are so lucky that she has chosen to be one of the leaders of our team.

We hope you had a brilliant graduation and send the biggest possible congratulations from everyone at Thriving.

The strongest predictor of an active child is not a sports program or a talented coach - it is an active adult nearby.Ch...
24/08/2026

The strongest predictor of an active child is not a sports program or a talented coach - it is an active adult nearby.

Children learn what movement means by watching the people they love, long before anyone sets out to teach them. That is why a childrenā€™s charity runs programs for adults. When you look after your own health, and enjoy it, you are quietly showing your child what an active life looks like.

Over the coming weeks we will share how that works, and where you can start, whatever your starting point.

Explore our adult programs (link in bio): https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/adults/

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Tuesday 11am - 6:30pm
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