'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 - well believe in yourself, you can do something like I can.'

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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 - well believe in yourself, you can do something like I can.'

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Wishing you all a very happy Mother’s Day with an abundance of happiness and creativity.

We all hope you are having a fantastic time! ... See MoreSee Less

If you’re in the beautiful Bass Coast we cordially invite you to the Information Night this Wednesday 5 May to see our Kids as Catalysts program overview.

More details in flier here. Feel free to message and we look forward to seeing you! ... See MoreSee Less

VALE Frank Costa.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Frank Costa this week.

We would like to express our sincerest thanks for the support given to Kids Thrive and our Geelong Kids as Catalysts program over the years.

www.bay939.com.au/news/local-news/126299-geelong-loses-most-influential-icon-frank-costa ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks Gippslandia for the write up. We are super excited to be launching our Kids As Catalysts program in Bass Coast!Today in the land of Gippslandia.

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The stories you need to know.
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✹ Local artists have received a boost, bringing to life an art trail with a farming focus.

✹ The Kids Thrive - Kids Leading Creative Change program comes to Bass Coast.

✹ Antarctic research sail-drone washes up on Waratah Bay after being lost for two years

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The lastest from Gippslandia #18
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✹ People - Ray Gallagher.
Spend time with Ray ‘Gags’ Gallagher and you’ll soon understand the importance of clubs to small towns, and the value of passionate people to the on-going survival of small clubs.

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📰 Read these stories and more here - gippslandia.com.au/the-links

📷 Today's image by Emily Smith

Have you taken a great shot of the Gippsland landscape, produce or lifestyle? Send us a message with your image! ... See MoreSee Less

Teacher Jack Aulsebrook co-teaching with Kids as Catalysts new blended
learning method. Exciting!

Thanks to
#northernbay #geelong Give

Geelong
@williambucklandfoundation
@sidneymyerfoundation
@percybaxtertrust
@departmentofsocialservice
@departmentofeducation
Fitzroy
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@wcf
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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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! 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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. ... See MoreSee Less

Wishing you all a Happy Easter! ... See MoreSee Less

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
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 ... See MoreSee Less

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. 😊 ... See MoreSee Less

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.

www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/kidsthrive/office-administrator/?employer=Kids%20Thrive%20Inc ... See MoreSee Less

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? ... See MoreSee Less