Stay Fit, Be Fit

A unique program for kids by kids! 

We have designed this program to answer many important questions:

Is physical fitness a modifiable risk factor for mental health issues?

Does it impact behaviour and academic performance?

Be Fit is a unique structured program that aims to improve the physical fitness of our young people. Engaging in a daily routine from a very young age is crucial for a child's physical and mental well-being. Our idea of improving health literacy, fitness and mental wellbeing is backed up by research. Researchers have reported a clear link between exercise, academic performance and behavioural issues. There is compelling evidence for the positive association between physical fitness and mental well-being. A lack of physical fitness is significantly associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety or both. Active involvement in fitness activities primes the brain for learning. It helps the kids with executive functions like sequencing, memory and prioritising, which are crucial for success in school and life.

Our volunteer children deliver this program and conduct these activities under the supervision of trained and experienced educators and fitness instructors.

As part of this program, we also aim to improve health literacy.  Our children have written, under our supervision, more than 150 topics to raise awareness about a variety of health-related issues.

This virtual program clearly shows our Little Helpers’ commitment to making a difference in so many lives through their innovative ideas, passion, and dedication. We not only run programs to benefit children and the wider community but also to transform kids into selfless individuals. We have involved children in all stages of development of this program. For further information on this program, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at:  services@littlehelpersontherun.org.au

Be a Future Artist

Engaging in the arts and creative activities can boost self-confidence, improve mental wellbeing, develop resilience and help in relieving stress. Research has clearly shown links between mental wellbeing and art. 

Our Little Helpers have developed this program to especially support children in low socioeconomic countries. This program is supervised by experienced artists and educators and will allow the kids to learn the basics of art. It will be implemented in the schools of developing countries where there is a distinct lack of experienced art teachers. 

"The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs.

Breakfast Club

Did you know some children start their school day on an empty stomach?

This project aims to provide school children with a healthy breakfast to address this vital nutritional gap. We strive to achieve this goal by providing nutritious breakfast for families and schools in need. Our sponsors, or children from our organisation, raise funds from home and donate their money or breakfast products to schools and families in need. We provide breakfast weekly to over 5907 children and many school families across Australia-wide and overseas schools, adding new schools each year. If you are interested in involving your school, please submit an Expression of Interest Form. If you are a donor and would like to support our project, contact us here.

Fresh Fruit Club
This initiative emphasises the significance of healthy nutrition, particularly the inclusion of fruits in daily diets, which is often overlooked due to accessibility and affordability issues. It aims to educate children about the importance of balanced eating habits by providing fresh seasonal fruits to underprivileged students. We distribute fruits weekly to more than 5,907 children across Australia and overseas, with plans to expand to additional schools annually. If you're interested in supporting this project or if your school requires assistance, please get in touch with us via email at:  services@littlehelpersontherun.org.au

Educational Gift Donation for Supporting Educational Competitions

We run regular competitions to encourage kids’ participation, with fantastic prizes to be won. These competitions allow kids to connect with other kids, have fun, and thus benefit the community in the long term.

Health Awareness Projects for Schools

This project is about children interacting with doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals to learn how to deal with illness and other medical issues.  Another goal of this project is for kids to become involved in activities focusing on fitness and a healthy lifestyle. If you are a school that would like to access seminars or webinars from doctors, dentists, healthcare workers or fitness trainers, or you are a healthcare worker and would like to support our project, please submit your expression of interest to services@littlehelpersontherun.org.au.