Exercise and movement programs for young people (12 – 25 yrs) who experience challenges or barriers to being physically active.
I want to join a community program, in my own time.
Free, 10-week movement programs in the community for young people aged 15 to 25. Enrol yourself, no referral needed. Youth Moves
I work at a school and want to bring this to my students.
An 8-week movement and wellbeing program delivered in partnership with schools and education providers. Move It for Mental Health
Our programs are built on published research. Our therapeutic physical literacy model is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and our team led a systematic review of physical activity interventions for mental health in at-risk young people in Health Psychology Review. The evidence behind our programs
Winner · WAAMH Diversity + Inclusion Prize 2025 National Winner · AusActive Most Inclusive Program 2024 Winner · ESSA Practitioner Award
Supporting WA youth (15-25yrs) to engage in an evidence-based movement program, in a supportive, inclusive and non-judgmental environment. We deliver an inclusive physical activity program that is flexible and responsive to the needs of disengaged or ‘at risk’ young people who are currently under serviced in community physical activity pathways.
Program participants may have lived experience of trans and gender diversity, neurodiversity, mental health challenges or distress, homelessness or unstable housing and/or substance use.
Our goal is to increase activity and improve health outcomes of diverse and/or disadvantaged young people by:
Youth Moves is free to participants. The program is funded by the Department of Communities and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, so there is no cost to you or your family to take part.
You do not need a referral, a diagnosis, or a support plan, just an interest in moving.
Youth Moves
10-week community based movement program to engage youth (aged 12–25) with high rates of disengagement and limited access to physical activity.
Weekly movement and activity sessions tailored to participant preferences, ages and community needs. We offer a range of activities such as dance, team sports, gym-based activities, outdoor activities, boxing, strength & conditioning, and aerobic exercises.
Our aim is to build confidence, knowledge, motivation and enjoyment of movement and activity.
Youth Moves for Trans + Gender Diverse Young Folk
10-week community based movement program tailored for Trans and Gender Diverse, Non-Binary, and LGBTQIA+ young people.
Weekly movement and activity sessions tailored to participant preferences, ages and community needs. Plus peer supported informal education around movement and how it can help support mental and physical health, build confidence and overall wellbeing.
Youth Moves North
Youth Moves Central
Youth Moves South
Finalist · ESSA Practitioner Award National Finalist · AusActive Mental Health Awareness 2024
The Move it for Mental Health program is run in partnership with education providers and is a mixed movement program for young people who are at risk of poor wellbeing and mental health.
Our 8-week program consists of varied weekly movement sessions paired with informal education about the ways exercise can be used to manage and promote mental health and wellbeing.
Services are delivered by exercise experts who create a safe, inclusive environment for young people of all abilities. Each program is tailored based on preference of participants, ages, needs and abilities.
We have delivered programs in partnership with:
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Looking for a younger age group? Thriving Kids + Teens supports children and young people aged 5 to 16. For children under 5, see Mini Movers.
