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Kids Thrive

Locality: South Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 434 116 705

Address: 228 Bank Street 3205 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kidsthrive.org.au/

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25.01.2022 This is how many people have benefited from our Kids programs. And probably a bit more too! Thanks to everyone who is, and has been involved along the way. Happy Friday!

25.01.2022 This is a sober read - what legacy are we leaving for our kids? https://www.smh.com.au//we-ve-been-electing-governments-th

23.01.2022 Its been 4 years since we partnered with Altona North Primary School. Once again, ANPS students have joined us and our new Kids Ideas Lab to share their unique insights and expertise on an exciting new project that teaches kids the skills and knowledge they need to protect them from harms associated with gaming. Here is a little HELLO to the fabulous new Kids Ideas Lab team!... https://kidsthrive.org.au/were-back-at-altona-north-primar/

23.01.2022 Teacher Jack Aulsebrook co-teaching with Kids as Catalysts new blended learning method. Exciting! Thanks to #northernbay #geelong Give Where You Live Foundation... Geelong Community Foundation @williambucklandfoundation @sidneymyerfoundation @percybaxtertrust @departmentofsocialservice @departmentofeducation Fitzroy Academy amandine_thomas9 @wcf

23.01.2022 We can't get enough of those dulcet Frenchy tones.. :)

23.01.2022 Here is something SUPER NIFTY - a list of awesome places to travel to from your lounge room! There are live webcams and tours from all around the world, including: Zoos in Alaska, Edinburgh and Houston, ... the Great Wall of China, the Guggenheim in New York, Buckingham Palace, NASA Missions Operations Room, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Yosemite National Park and much, much, much, MUCH more! Check them out at: https://virtualschoolactivities.com/

22.01.2022 "It's just a fabulous example of strong collaboration" opening acceptance speech from Geelong Community Foundation CEO Gail Rodgers. Great things happen when like minded people come together. Thank you for your involvement and support. https://lnkd.in/dH-x6uP #AusPhilAwards20 Philanthropy Australia Give Where You Live Foundation ... #collaboration #people #leadership #charity

22.01.2022 Happy Monday! Here's to a great week.

22.01.2022 Kids Thrive works closely with many teachers in Victoria. Weve witnessed first-hand the work theyve done during COVID-19 to ensure the kids in their communities have been cared for. A very big thank you to all who have gone above and beyond during these challenging times.

22.01.2022 Today is International Day of Happiness! March 20 has been established as the annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. This is led by @actionhappiness and @happtivist We wanted to re-share this fantastic creation by some kids in our #kidsascatalyst program of what makes them happy ... What brings you happiness? #reshare Making time for elders was one of the 38 child-led community action projects that received funding last week as part of #KidsThrive #KidsasCatalyst #KiC

21.01.2022 QUICK READ: The top five things we've learned over 10 years in delivering programs to empower kids... https://kidsthrive.org.au/the-top-five-things-weve-learned/

21.01.2022 We would absolutely love if you could help us. Can you tell another person about Kids Thrive? Feel free to tag them below. Website link is in our bio.

21.01.2022 Our Creative Director, Andrea Rieniets has some tips here for families for the school holidays. You can check it out via VicHealth below

21.01.2022 Today is Safer Internet Day. 81% of kids aged 8-17 have played online games. They can be great fun, but check out these tips from the eSafety Commission has some tips on keeping kids safe. https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues/gaming

21.01.2022 Covid-19 is having an impact on kids in myriad ways. https://www.nytimes.com//fami/children-sleep-pandemic.html

20.01.2022 Good morning! Here's Dr Andrea Lemon recording a creative audio to go over a special project we are working on to help kids. You can see more of this if you click on our website and check out The Bridge program.... We are nearly ready to launch.

20.01.2022 Check out this Australian-first class action to stop the extension of the Whitehaven Vickery coal mine .... LED BY CHILDREN Izzy Raj-Seppings, 13, is one of the plaintiffs: 'We're trying to get the Federal Environment Minister to prevent the Vickery coal mine going ahead because we believe she has a duty of care for young Australians and young people all over the world." ... #childledchange #children #kids #environment #coal https://www.abc.net.au//class-action-against-env/12640596

20.01.2022 Just WOW. This is true and inclusive leadership. @erna_solberg #Norway #COVID19au #coronavirusaus... https://www.sbs.com.au//it-s-okay-to-be-scared-norway-pm-h

19.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy Easter!

19.01.2022 Hello everyone - Andrea Rieniets here. We have some pretty exciting news to announce soon with you. Make sure you're signed up to our newsletter to get the best information immediately delivered all nicely into your inbox.

19.01.2022 Kids Thrive's latest partnership with Victorian school children is empowering them to take positive action on an alarming issue that directly impacts them. https://kidsthrive.org.au/nip-it-raising-awareness-on-the-/

19.01.2022 Many important environmental events have happened on Earth Day since 1970, including the recent signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each and every year. The kids we have worked with at Kids Thrive have always valued the importance of earth protection. You can check out the official website to see ways you can take part this year as part of #earthweek

18.01.2022 The closure of libraries is a blow to many people, including kids. It is especially sad while children are home from school and have more time to read, follow their imaginations and get creative. Many libraries offer digital access to their collections though, and here we've put together a list of platforms that offer library members access to a large range of eBooks, audio books, without having to leave home. And its totally free!... (Note if you have trouble logging in, visit your librarys website for information on how access their digital resources). BorrowBox: https://www.borrowbox.com/ Rakuten Overdrive: https://www.borrowbox.com/ Cloud Library: https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/ Happy reading!

18.01.2022 If there are positives to be taken from these exceptional times, it's the heightened sense of community connections and wellbeing. Take for example, the international bear hunt that's happening right now! https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-bear-hunts-ar/12085168

18.01.2022 In times like these initiatives like this are hugely important. The Takeover Melbourne Competition will empower young people to speak up - and be heard - on important issues. https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au//teenagers-set-to-take-ov

18.01.2022 Kids Thrives latest partnership with Victorian school children is empowering them to take positive action on an alarming issue that directly impacts them. https://kidsthrive.org.au/nip-it-raising-awareness-on-the-/

18.01.2022 QUICK READ: The top five things weve learned over 10 years in delivering programs to empower kids... https://kidsthrive.org.au/the-top-five-things-weve-learned/

17.01.2022 Happy New Year! Heres to a fulfilling, happy and prosperous 2020. From all of us at Kids Thrive.

17.01.2022 'Today's children the most self-centred, saddest, and stressed on record' (https://qoo.ly/3buq5r) A timely reminder of what children are going through at the moment. What do you think? Have you noticed anything similar from in this article? https://www.https://qoo.ly/3buq5r/news/arid-40271549.html

17.01.2022 Great to have a Kids Thrive team meeting today and venture down to see friends, peers and thousands more at the #march4justice rally at #treasurygardens To encourage child-led social change - we must lead by example. Did you go to a rally somewhere?

15.01.2022 Wow. Just wow. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-fostered-600-kids-in/

14.01.2022 We cant get enough of those dulcet Frenchy tones.. :)

14.01.2022 We are extremely excited to announce that our kids as Catalysts program will be starting this term at the lovely Newhaven Primary School. Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen including the team at the Bass Coast Community Foundation. You can see more about this amazing program via the links in our bio

13.01.2022 Kids Thrive works closely with many teachers in Victoria. We've witnessed first-hand the work they've done during COVID-19 to ensure the kids in their communities have been cared for. A very big thank you to all who have gone above and beyond during these challenging times.

13.01.2022 Join Dan Goronszy in this beautiful activity for kids and their grownups to affirm that all is not lost in this time of social quieting.

13.01.2022 We are excited to have Laura and her team on board as Kids Thrives takes the next step on the incredible journey weve been on for ten years. We are taking our programs online to empower more kids to be change makers in their community online at a time when its never been more important. Meet the new digital development team and get a sneak peek of whats in store: www.kidsthrive.org.au

13.01.2022 This is exactly what kids need right now! To be empowered to take action and make the change they want to see in the world. Whether it's on the climate emergency, in response to the Covid pandemic, or about recovering from bushfires in their communities. Kids CAN and SHOULD be able to lead in their communities. It is enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; 'Children have the right to say what they think should happen when adults are making decisions that af...fect them and to have their opinions taken into account.' ARTICLE 12. #childledchange #children #kids #environment #coal #covid #bushfires https://www.abc.net.au//class-action-against-env/12640596

13.01.2022 Do you recall being troubled by world events as a kid? Did you worry about the Vietnam war? Or nuclear testing in the Pacific? Did the fear of AIDS or the hole in the ozone layer keep you awake? Find out why the challenges kids face today are different and how our proven educational approaches can help them to respond. https://kidsthrive.org.au/why-our-programs-are-more-import/

11.01.2022 Do you want to work with a leading arts and community development organisation committed to child-led community change? Do you know a brilliant Office Administrator who would enjoy a part-time role based in Melbourne with the luxury of working remotely? Please tag your contacts and share.... https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//kid/office-administrator/

10.01.2022 As kids head back to school this week, Kids Thrive CEO Dr Ande Lemon reflects on the recovery of those affected by the bushfires. https://kidsthrive.org.au/after-the-bushfires-being-active/

10.01.2022 ITS TIME We are bringing our award-winning Kids as Catalyst program online. It will mean MORE kids can reach MORE communities and lead MORE positive change - something that the world really needs right now. Meet our brand new development team.... https://kidsthrive.org.au/kids-as-catalyst-is-coming-online/ See more

10.01.2022 At home with the kids? Check this out from the ABC's Behind the News. https://www.abc.net.au/b/classroom/what-is-a-virus/12066096

10.01.2022 Draw a weird cow, we said. And so they did :) Check out the awesome artwork produced by our partners at Altona North Primary School. The students' work will feature in a completely original and innovative creative resource by Kids Thrive, to raise awareness about the potential link between excessive gaming and problem gambling. https://kidsthrive.org.au/nip-it-project-sneak-peek/

09.01.2022 We are thrilled to present the video from Philanthropy Australia announcing 'Geelong Kids as Catalysts' as winners of the inaugural Community Philanthropy Award. Thank you again to Give Where You Live Foundation Geelong Community Foundation. The award was presented in partnership with Australian Communities Foundation, Australian Community Philanthropy, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, FRRR @ Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation at the Australian Philanthropy Awards 2020 virtual ceremony on 17 November. https://vimeo.com/482259628/6a9f57d486

09.01.2022 We are honoured to receive the Philanthropy Australia Community Philanthropy Award for the ‘Geelong Kids as Catalyst’ program alongside Geelong Community Foundation and Give Where You Live Foundation at today’s award announcement. Read about the Australian Philanthropy Awards at philanthropy.org.au/awards. #AusPhilAwards20 Philanthropy Australia

09.01.2022 Wise children. We agree!

08.01.2022 At home with the kids? Check this out from the ABCs Behind the News. https://www.abc.net.au/b/classroom/what-is-a-virus/12066096

08.01.2022 Definitely worth watching this TED Talk by the late Sir Ken Robinson.

08.01.2022 World leaders unite to call for action to help Covid Generation #SaveTheChildren #COVID #COVID19 #kids #children https://www.savethechildren.org.au//275-strong-world-leade

08.01.2022 Do you borrow movies from your local library? Did you know that you can do this online now, using your library card? There are tons of great flicks to keep your kids entertained over the next few week on https://www.kanopy.com/kids - and it's totally free!

08.01.2022 World leaders unite to call for action to help 'Covid Generation' #SaveTheChildren #COVID #COVID19 #kids #children https://www.savethechildren.org.au//275-strong-world-leade

06.01.2022 Back on deck after the Christmas break?! Here's some furry fun to get you started :)

05.01.2022 It's been 4 years since we partnered with Altona North Primary School. Once again, ANPS students have joined us and our new Kids' Ideas Lab to share their unique insights and expertise on an exciting new project that teaches kids the skills and knowledge they need to protect them from harms associated with gaming. Here is a little HELLO to the fabulous new Kids' Ideas Lab team!... https://kidsthrive.org.au/were-back-at-altona-north-primar/

05.01.2022 Some useful tips from the New York Times on how to keep your kids eyes healthy as screen time increases. https://www.nytimes.com//kids-eyesight-distance-learning-c

05.01.2022 So great to see people again and not be on Zoom! Here's our General Manager, Ben Cooper with our Creative Director, Andrea Rieniets. They've been meeting lots of great people recently who are excited to see the impact of our Kids as Catalysts program. Thanks to everyone who we have met with. If you want to know more about this inspiring program please feel free to contact us.

05.01.2022 Lunchtime reading; the latest blog from Kids Thrive co-founder and CEO, Dr Andrea Lemon https://kidsthrive.org.au/what-australia-can-learn-from-sc/

04.01.2022 If there are positives to be taken from these exceptional times, its the heightened sense of community connections and wellbeing. Take for example, the international bear hunt thats happening right now! https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-bear-hunts-ar/12085168

04.01.2022 Were back! The Kids Thrive team has held its first F2F meeting since the COVID lockdown and it was GREAT. We are continuing work on our program response to the brave new world - stay tuned for details. www.kidsthrive.org.au

04.01.2022 Some useful tips from the New York Times on how to keep your kids' eyes healthy as screen time increases. https://www.nytimes.com//kids-eyesight-distance-learning-c

04.01.2022 IT'S TIME We are bringing our award-winning Kids as Catalyst program online. It will mean MORE kids can reach MORE communities and lead MORE positive change - something that the world really needs right now. Meet our brand new development team.... https://kidsthrive.org.au/kids-as-catalyst-is-coming-online/ See more

04.01.2022 Back on deck after the Christmas break?! Heres some furry fun to get you started :)

03.01.2022 This is fantastic news

03.01.2022 Meet Leo. He's bringing his big smile and nifty tech gear to the Kids as Catalysts redevelopment project, helping us to reach more kids, more quickly and empower them to play a meaningful role in helping their communities recover from the disruptions of the Covid pandemic. https://kidsthrive.org.au/meet-our-kids-as-catalysts-devel/

02.01.2022 We're back! The Kids Thrive team has held its first F2F meeting since the COVID lockdown and it was GREAT. We are continuing work on our program response to the brave new world - stay tuned for details. www.kidsthrive.org.au

02.01.2022 Meet the new team! The wonderful Amandine Thomas ... award-winning illustrator and all-round good egg has joined the Kids as Catalysts digital development team. 2 minute watch! https://kidsthrive.org.au/meet-our-kids-as-catalysts-devel/

01.01.2022 Today in Australia, we have Labour Day and International Women's Day. We celebrate all the women in the world and all the future women - the girls we work with who are creating positive change. Reposted from @unwomen Some inspiration for #InternationalWomensDay from women leaders from all around the world to fight for your rights and never give up on equality! #IWD2021... @leymahgbowee @gretathunberg @muniba.mazari @melindafrenchgates

01.01.2022 Happy New Year! Here's to a fulfilling, happy and prosperous 2020. From all of us at Kids Thrive.

30.12.2021 Some wonderful news local to our Kids as Catalysts program in Bass Coast.

16.12.2021 How quickly has the new year gone already? Is it just us or are you feeling this too? Our team are back on board in a couple of weeks ready to help more kids thrive and smile this year. We are so excited to share some programs with you soon.

11.12.2021 If you have any extra holiday leave, take inspiration from the kids! Lovely weather coming up. Pop outdoors and play in your garden or see if you can trade with your neighbours with some plants. Hope you’re all having a restful and inspiring new year and enjoying what we can.

18.11.2021 Fantastic kids and school. Loving the community vibe that goes on here. Well done everyone.

06.11.2021 Empowering kids to respond to trauma and community upheaval has never been more important. Kids Thrive is a registered charity. If you can, please consider donating today and help us put the tools in kids’ hands to lead positive change in their communities.... All donations are tax deductible. www.kids thrive.org.au

03.11.2021 Merry Christmas everyone. Hoping you all are having a happy and healthy day with loved ones. We hope Santa came along to say hi in his sleigh. ... #xmas #xmas2021