Thriving in Motion

🌟 Recently, Thriving had the opportunity to drop-in for a session of Inclusion Solutions Infinity X Career Program! 🌈✨ Inclusion Solutions is a Western Australian-based not-for-profit. They drive personal and collective growth through social impact projects, 🧑🤝🧑 training and education services, 📚 inclusive organisational mentoring, and community engagement. They also provide tailored Disability Access and Inclusion Plans (DAIP) ♿. The Infinity X Career Program is a pilot social impact initiative, funded by the Department of Communities, designed to support LGBTQIA+ individuals with a disability 🌈♿ in expanding our career opportunities, exposure, and building meaningful networks with others in our communities 👥. It also helps connect us with new role models 🦸♀️🦸♂️ who have lived and professional experience in their dream sectors. 🚀💼

You always hear that exercise can help people develop their social skills and emotional intelligence, but what are some of the specific skills we use whilst playing team games? 🤔 🗣️ Communication ⏳ Patience 🧠 Problem Solving 💛 Empathy Working on these skills helps us build better and happier lives, both on the sporting field and in our schools, work, and social relationships. Come along to Thriving in Motion's FREE group exercise sessions (thanks to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation), to build up your social confidence as you move around! 💪🎉

🤩 Join our Youth Advisory Group now and help guide our exercise and health service for young people!! Another opportunity to join #teamthriving but this time as part of our youth advisory committee. We are on the lookout for a number of people to join the committee to assist, advise and provide feedback on our programs. We are looking for young people who are keen to improve and support the health and wellbeing of young people via exercise, and are seeking a diverse group that reflects the diversity in the Perth community 🏳️🌈🏋️♂️ All young people will be reimbursed for their time, and will have the opportunity to undertake various training, mentorship and opportunities as part of #TeamThriving. For more info on the role and what is required please reach out to hello@thrivinginmotion.org. Get in touch if have any questions and please share widely!

🌟 Join Our Team as an Exercise Instructor in Regional WA! 🌟 We're seeking passionate Exercise Instructors to deliver our unique programs for vulnerable 'at risk' young people facing challenges in physical activity. 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Visit www.thrivinginmotion.org to learn more about our services. Essential Criteria: ✅ Experience in designing and delivering exercise programs ✅ Current working with children check, first aid, mental health first aid, and CPR ✅ Experience or interest in working with young people Qualifications: 👩🎓 Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, or Allied Health qualification with exercise service experience. Final year students considered. OR 💪 Certificate 3 or 4 in Fitness, qualified instructor (Yoga, Pilates, boxing, group fitness) with experience working with young people. Important Information: 💥 Casual positions with shifts available throughout the week 💥 Opportunities across Thriving’s other programs for the right candidate Interested? Email your CV and a brief outline of your experience and suitability to hello@thrivinginmotion.org 💌💪

We've done the work to ensure our trans and gender diverse programs provide solutions that are genuinely needed in Perth. Our research shows; • Trans children and adolescents report lower physical activity participation levels than cisgender peers • Trans children and adolescents experience significant barriers to physical activity compared to cisgender peers • Trans children and adolescents encounter gender-based isolation in sports, PE, or physical activity resulting in mental health-related concerns • Physical activity supports trans youth, enhancing wellbeing and affirming positive gender identity • Inclusive and safe recreational, sport, and school physical education programs are needed (Find our research here or listed on our website: https://lnkd.in/gUuEWWwj) If you or a person you know wants to add movement and positivity to their week, reach out to discuss how we can help! https://lnkd.in/gjuS_g7F

🧠 1 in 5 (20%) of young people 11-17 years have high or very high levels of psychological distress. During adolescence and early adulthood, mental health problems are among the leading causes of poor education outcomes (e.g., falling grades), problems with friends and relationships, and substance use that can have lifelong impacts. 👨🏫 In a Youth Mental Health First Aid course, learn how to assist young people who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of a mental health problem or are in a mental health crisis. Youth MHFA is for adults who work, live or care for young people, such as teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers. 📘 Topics covered include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, severe psychotic states and MORE! 📅 NEW COURSE DATE: Blended face-to-face, 8 +15 July 9:30am-1:30pm, Nedlands For more info or to book a course, head to https://lnkd.in/eWFn-s_2

Check it out 👇👇 The legendary Nicole from Western Kids Health talking all things risky play 🛝

Thank you to Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for giving Thriving in Motion the opportunity to share our passion and love of supporting young people thrive through exercise at the Research to Practice Conference 2024 ⚽️🎾🤸♀️ Super grateful for being announced WINNERS of the Practioner Award for our Trans and Gender Diverse Young Folk Program 🏳️⚧️🫶💫 Rockstar Kemi Wright Thriving Director and Senior Lecturer UNSW presenting the impact of her teams work an 'Exercise Program within Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Services for those with Disordered Eating' 💯 Through collaborative teamwork, lived experience, wonderful support and belief by funders and community, it is amazing what can be achieved 🙏 If you'd like to understand more about what our team members are working on and who/how it benefits, click here to have the key points emailed directly to you: https://lnkd.in/ee9mPXDk

Young adults face unique mental health challenges, with higher incidences of anxiety, depression, and stress. Incorporating structured exercise into their routine can significantly uplift their mental state. Our research highlights the critical role of exercise in addressing mental illness among students. We advocate turning insights into action with campus-based exercise programs that cater to mental well-being. Our Thriving programs are backed by research and evidence - plenty of which you can find on our website: https://lnkd.in/e3g_dNDt