Little Big Steps in Montrose, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Little Big Steps

Locality: Montrose, Victoria, Australia

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24.01.2022 Happy National Health and Physical Education Day! Getting kids moving should be a priority in every school and every family, so today we want to encourage everyone to get up and get the blood pumping. You can run, dance, do somersaults and cartwheels, jump rope, pretend to be chased by a dinosaur, whatever works for you! #HPEDay #Health #physicaleducation #exercisemedicine #littlebigstepsaustralia #everylittlestepcounts

21.01.2022 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and at Little Big Steps, we believe in the importance of exercise medicine for all children facing this brutal disease. Just over two years ago, Little Big Steps' co-founders Cindy & Cass were living every parents' nightmare. They each had a child diagnosed with high risk leukemia undergoing cancer treatment as long stay patients at the Royal Children's Hospital. Children undergoing cancer treatment often experience reduced fitne...ss, fatigue, musculoskeletal morbidity, neurocognitive impairment and are at greater risk of a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. These adverse outcomes can negatively impact survivors’ physical performance, social and executive functioning and emotional health. With the introduction of physical activity early on in their cancer treatment, Lochie and Sienna are now recovered, living their healthiest and happiest lives. #littlebigstepsaustralia #everylittlestepcounts #cancersux #childhoodcancer #exercisemedicine

19.01.2022 COVID-19 has been a year of constant challenges for Victorian parents. With the limitations placed on exercise during stage four in particular, the reopening of parks this week has been a welcome reprieve. At Little Big Steps, we believe in the power of exercise as medicine. Whether undergoing cancer treatment, in remission or healthy - our kids need to remain active! See you all on the monkey bars soon. #exercisemedicine #littlebigstepsaustralia #littlebigsteps #everylittlestepcounts

18.01.2022 Asking isn’t always easy, but it could change a life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at ruok.org.au #RUOK #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #everylittlestepcounts

17.01.2022 A University of New South Wales Sydney study lead by Dr David Mizrahi found that almost three quarters of child cancer survivors increased their general exercise after just one consultation with an exercise physiologist. Little Big Steps passionately believes in the power of exercise medicine for kids undergoing cancer treatment, and beyond. Dr Mizrahi discusses the finding that individualised and tailored guidance from an exercise professional will help mitigate the risk o...f developing future health problems in the link below: http://ow.ly/5KKN50BxDvC #exercisemedicine #everylittlestepcounts #littlebigstepsaustralia

15.01.2022 Next time you need a fun indoor activity to keep the children occupied, why not try yoga for kids? There are so many wonderful resources online, you just need to clear a little space and start with three deep breaths. If you're not sure where to start, we recommend taking a look at @cosmickidsyoga there are loads of great videos to choose from, the kids are sure to have some fun!

12.01.2022 Ring the bell!! After 956 days, one of our Little Big Steps Champions Claire has finally finished her chemotherapy treatment! The treatment second time round was intense, but Claire is so tough, so brave and so determined that her spirit never faltered. We wish her all the best for a happy and healthy future! #everylittlestepcounts #littlebigstepsaustralia #cancersux

11.01.2022 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our EOFY campaign. With your help we were able to raise over $4000!! Every cent is worth it to know that we are getting kids moving and connected to family and friends again. If you didn't get a chance to donate and would still like to, head over to https://littlebigsteps.org.au/donate-to-little-big-steps/ #everylittlestepcounts #littlebigstepsaustralia #cancersux #exercisemedicine

11.01.2022 With strict restrictions still in place in Victoria, it is more important than ever to be kind to ourselves. Thanks to @channel1creativemedia, check out some tips on how to get through these tough times. #mondaymotivation #littlebigstepsaustralia #bekindtoyourself https://vimeo.com/402492244

10.01.2022 Christmas is only a month away! Have you got your presents sorted? Keep an eye out for a very special announcement coming soon #christmas #presents #littlebigstepsaustralia

09.01.2022 When 2yo Kali was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in October 2008, her mum Gabby quickly turned to her years of experience in the health and fitness industry for help. Kali's hospital room was soon decked out as a fun mini kinder gym with a small trampoline, video game smart bike, scooter and trike in order to keep her up and active! Nurses, Doctors and Specialists would all comment on how well Kali was travelling through treatment. Kali is now a happy, healthy and very active 14yo who still continues to amaze doctors with her long-term recovery. Gabby credits exercise for strengthening her daughter's physical and mental health. Read about their incredible story here http://ow.ly/csip50BxDl0 #exercisemedicine #everylittlestepcounts #cancersux #littlebigstepsaustralia

09.01.2022 Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) have released a new edition of their incredibly informative Exercise for Kids eBook. You can download it for free here: http://ow.ly/hB3k50BbrQ1 Little Big Steps is proudly supported by Exercise Right for Kids, an ESSA initiative. Exercise Right for Kids and Little Big Steps share the belief that exercise is safe, effective and should be part of standard care for children undergoing cancer treatment where possible. Read more about exercise for kids with cancer from page 18 of the eBook. #exercisemedicine #cancersux #everylittlestepcounts #littlebigstepsaustralia

08.01.2022 Thanks to our amazing supporters, this June we’ve raised over $2700 and have been able to give a Fitbit to 20 children in the hospital. However, we need your help to do more. A donation of just $130 will provide one child with their very own Fitbit, it not only helps to get these precious kids moving and make exercise medicine fun, but it will also support them to stay connected with their family and friends while in hospital which is now more important than ever. Help us h...elp these precious kids by making a tax-deductible donation today. Every donation, big or small, helps us to reach children with cancer during this difficult time. https://littlebigsteps.org.au/donate-to-little-big-steps/ #everylittlestepcounts #eofy #littlebigstepsaustralia #cancersux #exercisemedicine #weneedyourhlep

07.01.2022 Today we are shining a spotlight on the Little Big Steps Exercise Medicine Advisory Council (EMAC). The EMAC is a team of passionate professionals, from exercise physiologists to oncologists, parent consumers and tech developers, who volunteer their own time to helping us reach our research and exercise medicine goals. To our entire EMAC, we thank you for sharing our vision of improving the outcomes for kids living cancer through exercise medicine.... #thankyou #exercisemedicine #everylittlestepcounts #littlebigstepsaustralia

07.01.2022 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Little Big Steps joins other cancer organisations globally in putting the spotlight on childhood cancer and the need to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. We believe there is no better time to promote the importance of exercise medicine in paediatric oncology patients. Let's get these kids moving again!... #childhoodcancer #cancerawareness #cancersux #littlebigstepsaustralia #everylittlestepcounts

03.01.2022 #motivationmonday #littlebigstepsaustralia #everylittlestepcounts

03.01.2022 #mondaymotivation #littlebigstepsaustralia #everylittlestepcounts

03.01.2022 This week Little Big Steps warmly welcomed Miriam Dexter to the Board of Directors, joining Claude Gauchat, Kate Halford, Omar de Silva, Cass Howcroft and Cindy Bakos. Miriam brings with her 8 years of experience as CEO for a start-up not-for-profit, and a full portfolio of skills including strategy & business development, fundraising, granting and governance. We are incredibly excited and grateful to have Miriam joining us in our mission to improve the outcomes of childre...n living with cancer and can't wait to see what the year of 2021 will hold! #littlebigstepsaustralia #welcome

01.01.2022 When Harry was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) at 3yo, the Morton family didn’t do much socially or publicly for three years, however they remained committed to fresh air, nature and gentle exercise! Harry’s mum Lisa said he would trip over a lot and suffer extreme exhaustion after outdoor activities, but it was worth every minute as it did wonders for him physically, mentally and spiritually. #exercisemedicine #everylittlestepcounts #cancersux #littlebigstepsaustralia