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Inner North community/ClifRoy Social Impact

Young changemakers grant 2019 – 2020 project title “Celebrating Abilities”

Funded by Inner North Community Foundation and ClifRoy Bendigo bank & Celerbating Abilites Inc Fundraiser Sept 2019

Social Impact Stories -Thank you Bendigo Bank ClifRoy and InnernorthCF for your grant and helping us keep our classes, programs running.  Thank you Collingwood college students for picking  Celebrating Abilities, Not for Profit. Our program started in Feb 2020 and will complete  Aug 2020. We combined some of the money you gave us with some the money raised Sept 2019 fundraiser. This enables us to run the program for 8 months. We are grateful and blessed.

The Positive Social impact has been amazing and the kids are so happy!  I have loved seeing the children and families that I have met happy and excited to come back each week and seeing the difference this program has made in their lives and in the lives of their families is enormous!

We provide circus fitness classes for kids with all abilities,  special needs, disabilities, abled, down syndrome, Autism, domestic violence, Celebrating their Abilities and the well being of the community. Weekly circus fitness classes 1 pm on Saturdays, improving functional fitness, core workouts, proprioception, balance, coordination, motor skills, exercise. games, fitness fun activities, aerial yoga, hoops, Lyra trapeze, circus tricks, at our unique inclusive, diverse, studio in Fitzroy. We vary the sessions each week for lots of fun and variety.  We share regular posts on Instagram and Facebook, linked in, google business and all social media. scroll down for photos videos and social impact stories.

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All inclusive kids classes – Cooper loves the animal moves kids sessions and was my helper today for the Zoom kids classes @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne thank you @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #allabilitiesplayground #celebratingabilities #inclusionmatters #kidsfitness #corestrength #balance #proprioceptiontraining

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Young change makers grant for kids with all abilities – peace out on zoom 🏎 functional fitness sessions #cancersucks #allabilities #allabilitiesplayground #functionalfitness #balance #coordination #coreworkouts Thankyou @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne

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Okeo. Loves to do karate kicks and is happy for his zoom sessions Thankyou @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch #grateful #thankyou #allabilities #notforprofit #love #downsyndrome #autismawareness #youarebeautiful @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne @downsyndromevic #socialimpact

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Zoom zoom kids fitness session with Okeo and Fiona – lots of smiles and fun Thankyou @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch #downsyndrome #autism #love #fun #fitness #allabilitieswelcome #amazing #celebrateyourself #balance #proprioception #coordination

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Zoom sessions are fun with the family – Kaitlyn Karen Kael – Exercise for all abilities – Thankyou @socfstories @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #allabilities #cancersucks #functionaltraining #fitnessmotivation #balance #proprioception #coordination #strength #fitness #

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I loved my zoom on line basketball 🏀 session – I learnt new tricks – it was so much fun thankyou @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch – being stuck in ISO is depressing and I have had terrible anxiety – I am so grateful for the all abilities session @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #socialimpact #socialdistancing #socialenterprise #allabilitieswelcome #wheelchairlife #wheelchairbasketball #fitnessmotivation #exercise #inclusion #diverse #inclusionmatters

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Zoom sessions for kids and families with cancer @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne Thankyou 🙏 @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch we are grateful for your Covid-19 grant – Caitlin loves her zoom session and can’t wait for more – it makes her feel happy and alive 🙏❤️ she Especially loved learning new yoga 🧘‍♀️ poses #celebratingabilities #allabilities #allabilitieswelcome #grateful #blessedbeyondmeasure

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Breathing is so important during Covid-19 – breathing keeps you calm and happy 😃 releasing stress and anxiety #breathe #letgo #releasefear #mindfulness #exercise. Thank you @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch #zoom @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #socialimpact #cerebralpalsy #downsyndrome #autismawareness #autism #love

A post shared by Celebratingabilitiesmelbourne (@celebratingabilitiesmelbourne) on May 6, 2020 at 9:56pm PDT

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Okoe loved showing off his dance moves this week on zoom and doing a workout with cans of coconut cream. Thank you @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #grateful #blessed #socialimpact #allabilities #cerebralpalsy #downsyndrome #autism #fun #fitness #exercise #dance

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Fiona Okeo’s mum says Okoe’s Zoom sessions with Celebrating Abilities have been the highlight of his day during isolation! He was initially a bit shy to chat on camera, but it didn’t take long for him to embrace the new format. In the first session, they were both on their hands and knees, taking the form of a menagerie of wild and exotic animals. In the second session, Super Woman and a mysterious Stormtrooper joined forces to practice some yoga poses and ninja moves. It’s been such a fun and engaging way for him to strengthen and stretch both his body and imagination, and we are thrilled that Celebrating ABilities has been able to continue running sessions during lockdown. Thank you @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch and @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne we are grateful #grateful #blessed #thankyou #kidsfitness #downsyndrome #autismawareness #mindfulness #yoga #animalmoves #notforprofit #socialimpact #stories #cerebralpalsy #mentalhealth

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Juggling daily tasks is part of life . Thankyou @innernorthcf thankyou @clifroy_community_bank_branch we are grateful for your support and grants🙏❤️ we love what we do especially seeing the smiles on the kids faces #grateful #blessed #thankyou #kids @brainwaveaus @camp_quality @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #disabilities #specialneeds #downsyndrome #love #diverse #community #supportingeachother photo taken before lock down –

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“Celebrating abilities makes a difference in my lives” this is what josh said last week on zoom @kidscancer @cpalliance #cerebralpalsy #downsyndrome #happyfaces #kindness #fun #exercise @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne @socialimpactaustralia #thankyou @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch we are grateful and blessed @brainwaveaus @camp_quality

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Thank you @innernorthcf thank you 🙏 @clifroy_community_bank_branch this photo was from a few weeks ago outdoor training @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne we are grateful and blessed thank you 🙏 we had so much fun in the park #thankyou #socialimpact #stories #measurement #fun #celebratingabilities #allabilitieswelcome

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@Fiona Collis – Okoe and Asanti have loved coming to circus classes at Celebrating Abilities each week. The studio is amazing, and they’ve really enjoyed the range of fun and engaging activities. Each week they’ve tried something new and challenging… from aerial yoga, trapeze to juggling and balance games. It’s been lovely watching their confidence grow each week. Margie has created a safe and supportive haven where kids of all abilities can have fun, be challenged and learn new skills. Thank you 🙏 @innernorthcf @clifroy_community_bank_branch @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #kids #circus #functionaltraining #proprioception #balance #coreworkout #strength #tone #downsyndrome #autism #amaze #dsv #domesticviolenceawareness #kidscancer #love ❤️❤️

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Celebrating all abilities with balance motor skills proprioception sensory activities core workouts fun functional fitness @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne thank you @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf ❤️🙏

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29.02.20- Earlier today my two daughters (4 & 6) entered the enchanting studio run by Margie.

 Like so many, the daily routine of myself and my two girls (One at kinder and the other beginning Grade 1) is a hectic blur of work, school, kinder and mess.  I don’t ever make time to exercise and the girls have energy that knows no bounds. I had been searching for an outlet which would challenge us physically but also let us catch our breath.

 After being recommended to Margie at Celebrating Abilities we were met with an enthusiasm equal to ours. Any nervousness I had disappeared within her soothing environment and genuine joy for her work. As the girls admired the decor I checked the door was closed properly, scanned for potential ways in and out and let out a sigh of relief that we had made it safely.  I did this because in addition to the physical and mental load I carry as a single mother I spend most of my days scared it will be our last. Even though it’s been 4 years since I separated from my ex-partner there are still very real and ongoing safety concerns.  The motivation for coming to the class was to take a moment from the intense pressure of daily life and just enjoy time with my girls. We needed to find something which was engaging and challenging for us all.

As we began our aerial yoga class Margie guided us through with expertise and allowed each of us to practice and eventually achieve each pose as we went.  The highlight was undoubtedly a pose called ‘swinging monkey’ which resulted in us laughing historically whilst 5ft off the ground swinging wildly from side to side. The time passed quickly and the end of the class met with groans of it being over and requests to come back. Personally, I felt like I had done a challenging gym session. I also felt lighter in general. I felt great for taking care and challenging my body, I felt blessed to have met Margie and grateful to have a moment of escapism. I was proud my girls had embraced the new experience and am already counting down the days until we go back… 

Thanks, Margie!! We are grateful to have the opportunity to attend these weekly classes. thankyou inner north community and ClifRoy Bendigo bank and celebrating Abilities, without you all this would not be possible.

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Celebrating all abilities with the beautiful #allabilitieswelcome #celebratingabilities #thankyou @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #love #coordination #motorskills #proprioception #balance #inclusion #downsyndrome #autism #exercise #functionaltraining #coreworkout #fitness #fun #diversityandinclusion

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All abilities welcome @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #thankyou @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf #fitnessmotivation #fun #kidstrainers #kidsfitness #proprioception #motorskills #balance #coordination #functionaltraining #coreworkout #tone #strengthtraining #exercise

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Celebrating 🥳 all abilities @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne thank you. Bendigo bank @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf #exercise #kidsfitness #circus #aerialsilks #personaltrainer #downsyndrome #autism #allabilitieswelcome #bookit #thankyou ❤️🙏

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Thank you 🙏 @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne #thankyou #celebratingabilities #circus #fitnessmotivation #personaltrainer #exercise #exercisemotivation #allabilitieswelcome #bookit

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Thankyou @clifroy_community_bank_branch @innernorthcf circus kids celebrating 🥳 abilities @celebratingabilitiesmelbourne sat 1 pm – #allabilitieswelcome #autism #autismawareness #downsyndrome #love #inclusion #uniquestudio #booknow

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    Celebrating Abilities Melbourne Charity

    Celebrating Abilities Melbourne Charity

    Celebrating Abilities is a Melbourne based Charity Registered with the ATO. We have Dgr status and rely on donations and volunteers to keep us running. We offer you Functional fitness, strength, core workouts, mobility, flexibility, gym, exercise, fitness, circus, aerial fitness, rehabilitation, training, services, care, support, events, fundraising, health, social experiences making a difference in transforming lives. Our charity connects our participants with disabilities and special needs focusing on Abilities. Our programs are fun and effective creating social outcomes and building friendships -Located in Melbourne, Australia.
    https://celebratingabilities.org.au/privacy-policy-celebrating-abilities-inc

    Support & Funded by Vibes Fitness Melbourne

    Support & Funded by Vibes Fitness Melbourne

    We welcome you to Vibes Fitness Bulleen Melbourne. We have over 30 years of experience in the Health Fitness Wellness Industry. Celebrating Abilities works out of the Vibes Fitness Melbourne Studio. We are a unique diverse inclusive, all abilities studio the only one of its kind in Melbourne. Vibes Fitness currently funds and supports Celebrating Abilities.
    Celebrating Abilities is aligned with one of the United Nations global goals (offering health and well being, ensuring healthy lives and promoting well being for all ages.

    Celebrating Abilities use Moore Stephens as their registered accountants.

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