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.

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 children’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/

A small thing that makes a big difference with little ones - give people a choice, and give them the reason. The princip...
21/08/2026

A small thing that makes a big difference with little ones - give people a choice, and give them the reason.

The principle of autonomy works for kids and adults, we all like to have some say in what we do and understand why someone is asking us to do it.

When trying to encourage activity with young people rather than "do you want to go to the park or not?", try "would you like to ride your bike or kick the ball at the park"?

A bit of ownership over the how and the what makes a child far more likely to say yes, and to keep saying yes. Give it a go this week and see what shifts.

Keen to understand more, check out: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/education/for-families-and-community/

20/08/2026

The exercise is usually not the only reason families keep coming back to our programs.

Ten families in a hall for an hour a week, for ten weeks, and people tend to know each other’s names before long. In a program built around adults and children moving together, that turns out to matter about as much as the movement does. Particularly if you are new to the area, or your week does not contain much adult conversation.

Thriving Generations in Motion is free, funded by the City of Stirling Community Grants Program, and runs Mondays 4pm to 5pm at Balga Community Centre until 5 October.

There are still a few places remaining to join in the fun.

Enrol: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jLVhngscW7 or text your name to 0403 600 960.

Book a trial: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/minimovers/There are plenty of movement classes for lit...
18/08/2026

Book a trial: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/minimovers/

There are plenty of movement classes for little ones, but here is what makes ours different.

🧠 Every session is designed by paediatric exercise physiologists, not generalist instructors. It draws on our own team’s research into how children build motivation and confidence.

💪 Activities flex so every child can take part and progress at their own pace - not based on numerical age or imposed development milestones

🧒 And we keep the whole child in view, so confidence and enjoyment grow alongside the physical skills.

That mix is hard to find in the early years space, and it is exactly what sets a child up to keep moving for life.

Mini Movers, for ages 2.5 to 6. First session free, enrol any time.

Programs have started but If your family joined Thriving Generations in Motion today, you would still get eight weeks of...
17/08/2026

Programs have started but If your family joined Thriving Generations in Motion today, you would still get eight weeks of it.

That is eight Monday afternoons of an hour of movement together, run by an exercise physiologist, at no cost.

Eight weeks is long enough for a child to get noticeably better at something they could not do in week one, and long enough for you to know the names of a few of the other families in the room.

Balga Community Centre, Mondays 4pm to 5pm, to 5 October. Free, thanks to the City of Stirling Community Grants Program.

Enrol: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jLVhngscW7 or text your name to 0403 600 960.

Thriving in Motion is growing, and we're looking for Accredited Exercise Physiologists to join our team of Exercise Expe...
14/08/2026

Thriving in Motion is growing, and we're looking for Accredited Exercise Physiologists to join our team of Exercise Experts! 💪

If that sounds like the kind of work you want to be part of, or you know someone who'd be perfect, check out our current vacancies or send us a message.

👀 https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/about-us/

A little bit of MAGIC in every session 🪄It is the simple framework behind how we support kids to move, and it works just...
14/08/2026

A little bit of MAGIC in every session 🪄

It is the simple framework behind how we support kids to move, and it works just as well at home. Swipe through ➡️
M, Motivation. Lean into what your child actually enjoys. Fun comes first, and the rest follows.
A, Autonomy. Offer choices, and give the reason behind them. A little ownership goes a long way.
G, Grit. Mistakes are part of it. Cheer the effort and the having a go, not just getting it right.
I, Interconnected. Move together. Kids build confidence when the people they love are in it with them.
C, Confidence. Every small win builds the belief that they can, and that belief is what keeps them moving.

This is the thinking we bring to all of our programs from the little ones through to the more seasoned movers!

First session free for our group programs so get in touch to book a session: https://www.thrivinginmotion.org/enquire-online/

A question we keep getting about Thriving Generations: is it for parents, or grandparents, or who exactly?All of the abo...
13/08/2026

A question we keep getting about Thriving Generations: is it for parents, or grandparents, or who exactly?

All of the above - parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, foster carers, whoever the adult in that child’s life happens to be. One adult and one child, or a grandparent bringing two. The mix is the point, because a child learns most about movement from watching an adult they love have a go at it.

There is no fitness requirement and nothing you need to be able to do first. Our Exercise Physiologists adjust whatever needs adjusting, including for sore knees, a bad back, or not having exercised in a very long time.

Free, Mondays 4pm to 5pm at Balga Community Centre, running to 5 October.

You can join any week but spots are limited, so get in touch to book your spot:
Enrol: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jLVhngscW7
Text your name to 0403 600 960
More info: www.thrivinginmotion.org/exercise-programs/adults/

With thanks to the City of Stirling

Ever wondered what a day looks like for our Exercise Physiologists? 🤔At Thriving in Motion, our team supports people of ...
11/08/2026

Ever wondered what a day looks like for our Exercise Physiologists? 🤔

At Thriving in Motion, our team supports people of all ages and abilities across Perth through inclusive exercise and therapeutic movement, helping every person we work with discover their own super-power.

We're about to open up some exciting new roles. We're growing our team and looking for Accredited Exercise Physiologists who want work that actually means something.

Essential Criteria:
✅ Current working with children check, first aid and CPR

Desirable Criteria
👀 Experience in exercise and/or movement activity program design and delivery
👀 Experience or a keen interest in working with children or young people
👀 Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Qualifications:
🧑‍🎓 Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, or Allied Health qualification with experience in exercise service delivery. If you are in the final stages of your studies towards the above qualifications, your application will be considered based on your experience

Important information:
💫 Shifts are available Monday – Saturday, hours vary
💫 Saturday availability is needed

If you are interested in joining Team Thriving email [email protected] your CV along with a brief outline of:
1️⃣ Experience working with young people and delivering exercise services
2️⃣ Interests or qualities that make you suitable for this role

11/08/2026

When he first came to Thriving, he would not look us in the eye. He would not introduce himself and was hesitant to join in. Over a few years, that changed.

He started showing up, shaking hands, telling us about his week, even running a game where every coach was assigned a zoo animal to look after. He grew from a shy, reserved boy into a confident young adult. He always kept track of the animals and the humans of Thriving, and making sure they remained responsible for their animals.
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It is a reminder that this is about so much more than exercise. We get to watch young people grow into who they were always meant to be.

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Exercise & Sport Science/University Of Western
Perth, WA
6009

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Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 6:30pm
Thursday 11am - 6:30pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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