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.
17/03/2026
Happy Neurodiversity Week!
Neurodiversity recognises that people experience the world in different ways - including how they move, learn, and regulate their bodies.
At Thriving in Motion, we design movement environments that support different sensory needs, communication styles, and ways of participating in exercise.
Because inclusion isn’t about asking people to fit the environment - it’s about creating environments where everyone can thrive.
16/03/2026
Fifteen years ago, Thriving in Motion began with a simple belief…
Movement can change lives.
What started in community halls and borrowed spaces at UWA, has grown into something we could only have dreamed of back then.
Opening our first facility is a milestone for our organisation - but more importantly, it’s a commitment to the future of the children, young people and families we support.
We are incredibly grateful to the families, partners and community who have been part of this journey.
The best is still to come. 💙
14/03/2026
6 Years of MRU for Kemi! 🏃♀️
This year marks Kemi’s 6th year running the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in support of Thriving in Motion.
In 2026, Kemi and the team are running to help us build the next chapter of Thriving in Motion -raising funds for our new Thriving Facility. 🏋️♀️
Designing an inclusive exercise space means thinking carefully about the details that help young people feel safe, supported and ready to move. This includes:
• Thoughtful lighting
• Sensory regulation considerations
• Flexible layouts
• Small-group movement zones
A BIG thanks to Sam, Brett and Ben for helping out at the new Thriving in Motion Facility today. Every bit of support helps us build a place where our kids can move, connect and thrive. We appreciate you 🫶
If you would love to be involved in anyway, please send us an email at hello@thrivinginmotion.org we would love to hear from you, or follow the link in our bio for donation opportunities 💗 🙏
11/03/2026
We’re creating an inclusive movement courtyard at our new Thriving in Motion facility in Balcatta. A space designed for young people with diverse sensory, physical and support needs to move with confidence.
Help us bring this vision to life. we'd love your support.
This May, Meagan is taking on the ultra marathon — solo.
That’s 80 kilometres of trails, beach, sand, hills and rocks.
This is her second year running solo for Thriving in Motion. And this year, we want to make it count.
Every kilometre she runs helps us raise funds to equip our new Balcatta facility with specialised sensory and neurodiverse-friendly paediatric movement equipment — creating inclusive spaces where young people feel safe, supported and strong.
Eighty kilometres is no small feat. But neither is building the next 15 years of Thriving in Motion.
Let’s get behind Meagan. 🙌
Donate, share, cheer her on. Together, we can turn every step into impact.
Thriving Generations in Motion is proudly supported by the City of Stirling
This program is part of a shared commitment to strengthening local families, promoting inclusive access to movement, and building healthier, more connected communities.
In 2026, we’re bringing joyful, intergenerational movement to:
📍 Yokine
📍 Balga
Because thriving communities start with connection. A big thank you to the City of Stirling 🫶
03/03/2026
Why Move Across Generations?
We often separate children and adults into different spaces — different programs, different schedules, different rooms.
But connection grows when we move together.
Intergenerational movement supports:
✔ Confidence in children
✔ Reduced isolation in adults
✔ Stronger family bonds
✔ Shared laughter and teamwork
Thriving Generations in Motion creates space for all of that — in one room.
💫 Program runs Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm from the 28th of April to the 30th of June 2026.
💫 Info session 4pm on Tuesday the 21st of April 2026
In this video, Tilly’s dad shares what Thriving in Motion has meant for their family — and the changes he’s seen in Tilly since starting her sessions.
He speaks about her growing strength, confidence and willingness to try new things. About the way she now walks into sessions feeling safe and supported. And about what it means, as a parent, to see your child feel capable in their own body.
At Thriving, we are privileged to partner with families like Tilly’s — creating environments where young people are celebrated for who they are and supported to build physical and emotional strength.
Thank you to Tilly and her dad for sharing your journey with our community 💛
Physiology
28/02/2026
Why do we run an ultra marathon every year?
Because specialised, inclusive equipment matters.
Because sensory-friendly spaces change experiences.
Because young people deserve movement environments that feel safe and empowering.
Your support helps us purchase tailored paediatric equipment for our new facility.
We run for them. 🫶
River
27/02/2026
15 years ago, Thriving in Motion began with a simple vision - every young person deserves to feel safe, strong, and seen in their body. 🏋️♀️🫶
That vision hasn’t changed.
What has changed is our reach, our team, more programs, bigger community, and the number of young people and families who now call Thriving home.
From borrowed spaces and small group sessions… to a dedicated facility. From one program… to multiple evidence-informed services supporting young people who are sick, neurodivergent, living with disability, gender diverse, or navigating complex health challenges.
We’ve grown.
But our values remain the same:
• Inclusion over exclusion
• Strength over deficit
• Evidence-informed practice
• Dignity and respect
• Community and belonging
The next chapter of Thriving is bigger. More visible. More impactful. But the heart is exactly the same.
Thank you for being part of the journey — and for helping us build what comes next. 💫
25/02/2026
In 15 years, Thriving in Motion has:
• Supported hundreds of young people
• Delivered thousands of individual and group-base exercise sessions
• Built countless moments of confidence and connection
And we’re just getting started 💪
The University of Western Australia Telethon7 Perth Mental Health & Exercise Research Group
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Exercise & Sport Science/University Of Western Perth, WA 6009
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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
