Thriving Kids + Teens

Face-to-face exercise programs for kids and young people who experience challenges or barriers to physical activity participation at school or in the community.

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Exercise Physiology led services for children and young people. We provide all abilities and inclusive exercise programs that provide a positive exercise experience and are flexible and tailored for varying needs.

We aim to build physical literacy (e.g., fitness, strength, skills), increased motivation and confidence, and improve health in a fun and supportive way so that all young people have a positive experience with exercise.

Our kids and teens programs are open to all kids and young people from the age of 5 – 16, but we specialise in providing services for young people:

  • seeking a positive and confidence building experience of exercise and sport, or
  • unable to participate in community or school activities, or
  • needing additional support to engage in activity.

Our team can support a variety of young people including those with poor or delayed movement skills; behavioural, developmental or social challenges (e.g. non-verbal, social or activity anxiety); neurodevelopmental conditions (i.e., Autism, ADHD, sensory difficulties); mental health conditions (e.g., Anxiety); musculoskeletal conditions; and other complex juvenile conditions.

Published research

This program has been tested and published. Our model is described and evaluated in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the highest-ranked journal in sports and exercise medicine, in a paper written by the team who deliver it.

What that means for your family is that the sessions your child attends are not built on general principles. They are built on what we measured, in this program, with children facing the same barriers.

Read about the research behind our programs

Services are available at various locations across Perth including:

When:
Appointments are available Mon-Fri (during and after standard school times) and Saturdays from 8am. Our programs run all year around. 

Your pathway to enrolment

Three simple steps to get your child started with us

1

Get in touch

Send us an enquiry telling us a bit about your child and what you're looking for. No question is too small.

Send an enquiry
2

Book an assessment or trial

Book an initial assessment online, or get in touch with our team to arrange a trial session.

Book an assessment Enquire about a trial
3

Start your program

We'll recommend the right program and work with your family on a plan, including session times and location.

Specific services available include:

1-on-1 Sessions

Working 1-on-1 with a Thriving Instructor. Sessions are tailored to the goals, developmental stage and preferences of the young person or family. Pre- and post assessments are built into the sessions, along with end of term reports for families or referrers.

Group - Strength & Fitness

Tailored specifically for young people to build their gym and movement literacy, muscle strength and confidence to be active. Sessions are conducted in a small group environment and parents/guardians have the option to participate in alongside their young person.

Fun Fitness & Be Active

Small group sessions to build physical literacy and fitness, exercise enjoyment and social skills led by Thriving Instructors. Fun Fitness = Low instructor to participant ratio of 1:4 to cater for individuals needs. Be Active = 1:8 ratio (max). Mixed ages and abilities, with groups matched on goals, needs and personality!

1-on-1 sessions

Single session$80
5 week block$385
10 week block$770

Small group session

5 week block$200
10 week block$400

Group sessions (Be Active)

5 week block$125
10 week block$250

NDIS and private health fund rebates may apply, see below for details.

NDIS & Other rebates:
Additional rebates may apply for Accredited Exercise Physiology via NDIS and/or private health funds. To access Exercise Physiology services with us through NDIS you must be either plan managed or self-managed. Funding for NDIS can come from one of two categories in an NDIS plan: improved daily living, or improved health and wellbeing.

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