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Get Kids Active

To enable primary school-aged children living in the Illawarra with a physical disability to participate in physical activity whilst enjoying social participation, inclusion and equal opportunity.

We all know the benefits of keeping fit but do our children with additional needs get this opportunity? Do they meet the Australian guidelines that says EVERY child should accumulate 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity and that three times per week this should incorporate exercise that strengthens muscle and bone.

This is really tricky for our kids and research evidence shows that our kids aren’t fit enough.

Our Frame Running Wollongong group allows kids to join in side by side play with friends and siblings. It is easier for them to play in standing as they can be hands-free and they are have an upright supported posture which helps with eye contact and improves verbal opportunities or the use of alternate communication strategies.

Endurance: our kids smash out a full 60 minutes of active play and fitness.

Happiness and joy: the smiles.

WEEKLY FRAME RUNNING SESSIONS

Frame Running Wollongong brings value, engagement, inclusion and fun to our local community, a lifetime legacy of the freedom to run.

A Frame Runner is a custom-built three-wheeled frame where the runner is fully supported by a saddle and leans against chest support, propelling themselves forward by the feet (one or both) while using hands and/or arms to steer. We have secured a venue partner to operate the Sports Hub at the University of Wollongong, enabling the program to run one afternoon a week.

A Physiotherapist sets the program for kids aged from 2 to 12 years who have a disability or impaired balance, with support from Community Volunteers, where we have a training program in place.

The program consists of one hour after school per week, where the kids experience a sporting activity – Frame Running with targeted goals, assessment, outcomes, and fun and inclusivity. Our Program is an activity where the whole family is encouraged to come along, and we also offer a sibling’s program.

If your child would like to be part of our amazing program you will need to complete the Registration Form.

DETAILS:
Operating Day: Monday’s (excluding public holiday and school holidays)
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Sports Hub, University of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Keiraville NSW
Open to: Children aged 2 – 12 years with a disability or impaired balance
Bring: Helmet, afternoon tea and drink bottle

The participating child must be accompanied by an adult/carer.

Loan System

LOAN SYSTEM

We provide a loan system of Frame Runners for primary-aged school children in the Illawarra with a disability to be able to access the Frame Runners for organised running events such as;

  • School athletics carnivals
  • PE lessons
  • Cross country
  • Fun runs
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COMPETITION FRAME RUNNING

We provide a sporting pathway for those Frame Running, primary school-aged athletes living in the Illawarra with a physical disability who want to progress to competitive running and to provide a pipeline to events.

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AGE GROUP

Frame Running Wollongong is offered to children from 2 to 12 years.

We also offer a sibling program. We encourage siblings to attend and participate in floor-based activities (generally not on frame runners). We want siblings to make friends and have time to play. Sibling friendships in this group are essential to us as these children share the situation of having a sibling with a disability.

We also LOVE seeing the siblings running next to their brother or sister running with their frame. This is quite a unique experience as it can put siblings on a level pegging where they are both actively engaged in an activity. More importantly, they are having fun together.

COST

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, supporters and fundraising in the local community, our Frame Running sessions are currently FREE of charge.

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WEEKLY MEETS LOCATION

The Sports Hub, University Of Wollongong, Northfields Ave, Wollongong NSW