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.
23/12/2025
We’re hiring Exercise Instructors for 2026! 💪
Thriving in Motion is growing and looking for passionate instructors to deliver fun, inclusive, evidence-based exercise services for kids and young people across multiple Perth locations. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful exercise experiences and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you.
As we wrap up an amazing year, the Thriving in Motion team will be taking a short break over the holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones ❤️
📅 Closed: End of business, Tuesday 23rd December
📅 Reopening: Monday 5th January 2026
Thank you to all our participants, families, and community partners for another wonderful year of movement, connection, and growth. We can’t wait to see you all again in the new year! 🌟
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New Year! 🎁
20/12/2025
✨ Ending the year on a high at Thriving in Motion ✨
We’re incredibly proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr Bonnie Furzer has been awarded Leader of the Year – Not-for-Profit Sector at the recent 2025 APIAA Awards🏆
Bonnie’s leadership is grounded in care, inclusion, and evidence-informed practice, with a deep commitment to creating spaces where children, young people, and families feel supported, respected, and empowered to thrive. This recognition is a meaningful way to close out an incredible year for Thriving in Motion — one marked by growth, collaboration, and impact across our community.
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re carrying this momentum forward with renewed energy, strong values, and an ongoing commitment to doing this work well.
Congratulations, Bonnie — and thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and integrity 💙
18/12/2025
✨ Enrolments now open for 2026 – Thriving in Motion Kids + Teens programs! ✨
Enrolments are open for our 2026 Thriving in Motion programs, supporting children and young people to build confidence, movement skills, strength, and enjoyment in physical activity, in inclusive, and supportive environments.
🏃♀️ Sessions available:
• 1:1 individual programs
• Small group programs
📍 Locations:
Coolbellup | Mt Hawthorn | Craigie | UWA
Programs are tailored to each child or young person’s needs and delivered by our experienced exercise physiology team.
👉 Visit www.thrivinginmotion.org to learn more about program options, locations, and how to enrol. We can’t wait to move with you in 2026 💙
17/12/2025
We did it! 🎉 Thriving in Motion has won the IPAA WA 2025 Award for Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Sector!
This award recognises our commitment to empowering young people and supporting community wellbeing through innovative programs. We are so proud of our team and grateful to the IPAA WA for celebrating public service excellence. 🌟
13/12/2025
💛 Collaboration matters to us!
At Thriving in Motion, we know the best programs are built together. That’s why we work with young people and families through our advisory groups, community organisations, funders and research partners.
By collaborating, we make sure our programs are inclusive, evidence-informed, and really meet the needs of young people. Together, we can create safe spaces, boost confidence, and help kids and young people thrive.
A huge thank you to all our partners for helping make this possible — your support is what drives meaningful change!
The University of Western Australia Western Australian Association for Mental Health Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) The Kids Research Institute Australia Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport Telethon7 Perth AUSactive Mental Health & Exercise Research Group Blind Sports WA Rebound WA Transfolk WA All Stars for Autism
10/12/2025
Generations in Motion is coming in the New Year!
Keeping up with the grandkids doesn’t have to feel exhausting — small daily movements can make a big difference. 💛
Our new carousel shares three simple ways older adults can boost mobility, strength and energy, so they can enjoy more of the moments that matter most.
Take a look, share with a friend, and let’s keep our older generations moving with confidence.
👉 Read the full blog here: [insert link]
08/12/2025
Keeping up with the kids or grandkids doesn’t have to feel exhausting!
Our new blog shares easy ways to build mobility, strength and energy so you can enjoy more playtime, park trips and family moments.
✨ We’re absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news! ✨
Thriving in Motion were awarded the 2025 AUSactive National Award for Social Value & Community Impact for our Kids & Teens Program! 🎉
This award recognises the heart of our work — creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering exercise and movement opportunities for children and teens who experience barriers to participating in physical activity.
While our team couldn’t attend the awards ceremony in Sydney this year, we were honoured to have AUSactive WA General Manager, Mike Beeney, visit our headquarters this week to personally present our award. Such a meaningful gesture! 💛
This milestone reflects:
🌟 14 years of support from Telethon7 Perth and The University of Western Australia
🌟 Our team’s commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed practice
🌟 The trust and engagement of the young people and families we work with every day
We are truly grateful for this acknowledgement from AUSactive and look forward to continuing and expanding our shared mission to create healthier, more inclusive communities through movement.
Here’s to continued collaboration, community impact, and many more milestones ahead. 💫
04/12/2025
💪 Exercise isn’t just for today — it’s for life!
Developing physical literacy, the skills, confidence, and motivation to move, starts from a young age and sets the foundation for staying active and independent into adulthood. From climbing, running, and balancing as a child, to strength, coordination, and energy as an adult, movement supports your health, mood, and wellbeing at every stage of life.
✨ In this video, Bonnie explains why nurturing these skills early and maintaining them through adulthood helps build strong, confident, and active families.
🎥 Watch, learn, and start thriving today!
02/12/2025
International Day of People with Disabilities
Today is more than a date on the calendar. For our families and children, it’s a reminder of what belonging feels like.
At Thriving in Motion, this day represents:
💜 Being seen and valued
For our children and young people, it means knowing that their strengths, identities, and ways of moving through the world are recognised, not compared, not judged, but celebrated.
💛 Access that isn’t an afterthought
For families, it means programs built deliberately for their children, not “adapted” as an add-on, but designed from the start to be inclusive, responsive, and joyful.
💚 Support that understands the whole child
It’s the reassurance that movement spaces can feel safe, flexible, sensory-aware, and grounded in evidence, not assumptions.
🧡 Community that lifts each other up
It’s parents feeling less alone.
It’s kids finding connection.
It’s practitioners walking alongside families, not ahead of them.
For us, this day reaffirms our commitment to creating environments where every child, of every ability, is empowered to move, play, learn, and thrive in ways that feel true to them.
Today and every day, we honour the voices of children and families living with disability, and the incredible strength, advocacy, and love they bring to our community.
Telethon7 Perth The University of Western Australia Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport Stan Perron Charitable Foundation
01/12/2025
💪 How can exercise support trans and gender diverse young people? Our new blog shares findings from a co-designed therapeutic exercise program, with 5 key takeaways for safe and inclusive practice.
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Following an initial pilot program in 2010 including speciality sessions with CanTeen and kick start funding from ESSA, Thriving has grown to include year-round after-school programs in partnership with UWA, and specialised exercise programs including Thriving-DAYS (WA Drug and Alcohol Youth Services). Our team has grown to include a highly trained and enthusiastic crew, passionate around improving the health of kids and young people through exercise.
Our mission is to provide physical activity programs for children and young people to benefit their mental and physical health. We specialise in programs for those who experience difficulties participating at a community or school level due to medical, social or behavioural difficulties.
In order to achieve our mission we aim to:
Improve physical and mental health outcomes through evidence-based exercise programs for children and young people
Provide opportunities for all children and young people to experience a positive exercise environment
Increase family and community knowledge of physical activity and its role in development and health
