Kids Thrive

Kids leading creative community change through award winning arts & social justice programs. We work in schools and child-friendly places across Victoria.

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World Environment Day - #worldenvironmentday. What does the environment mean to the kids in your life? Let us know in the comments. One of the continued areas of concern with kids we have worked with for over ten years on our program is the environment. Please have a chat with t

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LGBTQI+ Pride Month - Northern Bay College is proudly a designated safe school - Congratulations on being a safe school in Victoria and supporting students and families. We are proud at Kids Thrive to offer a range of safe programs for the LGBTQI+ community and encourage this as

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Today is World Bike Day! We are in Lockdown here in Victoria but that's no reason to stop you from your two hours of exercise and get those endorphins pumping through. Hop on your bike and enjoy the local scenery around your house. Hopefully you discover something exciting and n

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We were recently on ABC News Radio. You can have a listen to the recording here with Mornings with Alice and our Creative Director Andrea Rieniets.
https://t.co/hxaXadEl8I

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'Before I did this, I thought kids just had to step back and the adults did things, but Kids Thrive has taught me I have a voice and I can be heard. Now I know I can change something, no matter what my age is. The kids out there who think they are too young to do something - wel

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'Today's children the most self-centred, saddest, and stressed on record' (https://t.co/BpLvx6oTX4)

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://t.co/dVcZFO39Ha

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Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering.

This International Mother Earth Day we need to shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet.

#greenplanet #motherearth #gogreen #eco #climatechange #actonclimate #gogreen

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The milkshake consent video didn't explain what the metaphor was supposed to be. Nor was it relatable.

These are necessary factors if an educational video is to be effective, as visual culture researcher @loumoako explains:
https://t.co/bIj0o8IZjQ @UNSW

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"In philanthropy and in the act of giving, we need to act with power." What does the future need from us? Panel moderated by @Virginia_Hauss joined by @philxbuchanan, @nainasbatra, @cat_fay at #PA2021Conf

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@AusPhilanthropy @PhilanthropyAus Fantastic. Look forward to reading it!

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

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We had a nice staff party planned last Friday which coincidentally coincided with the latest Melbourne lockdown. Glad to be back out of that now. I'm sure you all are as well.

How amazing is this cake? Hand made by our staff member Alison's daughter Isla.

Isla made this ca

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We hope everyone has had an excellent start to the new school year. We have heard so many great stories already this week and so much excitement that everyone can be back together in the classrooms.

Hearing kids talking about their amazing new teachers makes us all reminisce

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Last month Co-Founder and Director, Dr. Ande Lemon spoke on 3MFM radio about the acceptance of Kids Thrive Philanthropy Australia Award and the Kids as Catalysts program.

Big thanks for having us and helping us share our message with everyone.

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Fantastic write up in CEO Magazine on all of the recipients for Philanthropy Awards last month. Congratulations to Carol Schwartz AO for being awarded the Leading Philanthropist.

Delighted to be mentioned alongside you on the evening.

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Thanks to @GeelongIndy for the recent showcase of our amazing Kids as Catalysts program which won the @PhilanthropyAus Community Philanthropy Award.
Here's our GM Ben Cooper with some of the team at the school. Feel free to call or message if you want to chat about it.

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We had a creative and productive planning day yesterday at @TheConvent with our team and Laura A'Bell from @PrBlueberry We have loads of exciting announcements to make. If you want to partner with us or get your school involved in 2021 please get in contact with us.

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A special thanks to Rebecca Bridges for her lovely write up on Kids Thrive and our Kids as Catalysts program. And thank you to @GiveGeelong & @GeelongCF for your partnerships. https://t.co/NxdGgj6KEQ

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READ: Recipients of the Community Philanthropy Award, @GiveGeelong,@GeelongCF, and @Kids_Thrive explain how the Geelong Kids as Catalysts program gives kids the opportunity to drive community change. #AusPhilAwards20

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"It's just a fabulous example of strong collaboration" opening acceptance speech from @geelongcf CEO Gail Rodgers. Great things happen when like minded people come together. Thank you for your involvement and support. https://t.co/XzRydigzuZ #AusPhilAwards20 @PhilanthropyAus