Helping build a healthier future

Our Vision

Our vision is centered on 5 core pillars
Improve physical literacy for whole of life
Collaboration in research with world leading experts.
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Impactful programs to support strong engagement with active lifestyles
Investment in physical literacy learning pathways. Using technology to develop skills of educators to support healthier outcomes for a range of people.
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Enhance every persons physical literacy journey
Investment in evidence-based content delivered in low dose high frequency to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of being physically literate.
3
Continue to support the sustainability of physical literacy
Establishment of an independent Physical Literacy Foundation to support funding applications for research and professional development.
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Combining strengths in mission aligned organisations
Seek like-minded partners to support the shared visions and increase impact through combined skills, resources and efforts.
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Partners

Litivity is helping build a healthier future 

Edge Early Learning
We aim to create a new leaf in early childhood education in Australia. Beginning with the quality of our wonderful educators, through to our programs, our unique environment and in partnership with our local community.
Harmony Early Learning
At Harmony Early Learning Journey we nourish and encourage your child to continue becoming the very person they are meant to be. Rather than just teach, we collaborate with each child and family to provide an extraordinary environment of learning.
Area 9 Lyceum
Area 9 Lyceum's mission is to help deliver the world’s best educational and training outcomes validated by a long-term scientific approach. Area9 Lyceum adapts your content on a moment-by-moment basis to optimize your personal journey to mastery.
University of Canberra
The University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise collaborates with Litivity, Edge Early Learning and Harmony Early Learning journey on the Active Early Learning project www.AELproject.com.au.
Deakin University
Deakin University offers a personalised experience, enhanced by innovative digital engagement. We lead by creating opportunities to live and work in a connected, evolving world.

Australian College of Physical Literacy (ACPL)

The ACPL college is dedicated to helping build a healthier future. The college is currently assisting the following sectors.

Child Care

The following areas are of key interest and investment for the organisation and one where collaboration is the critical factor. The activities within this portfolio will provide valuable evidence and understanding in the development of impactful programs to support educators, parents and the community to understand the importance of physically literacy and child development. Our research collaboration with the University of Canberra and Deakin University is a unique opportunity to design, implement and evaluate in a randomised control trial a full curriculum, competency development and meaningful content to support the physical literacy journey of young children.

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Sporting Coach and Parents Programs

Sport is in the very fabric of our society and research data is clear on the rising issues facing Australian children with regards to a decrease in regular physical activity. Increasing obesity levels compounded by a dramatic rise in screen time for example are contributing factors impacting on the health and well-being of children.

We believe coaches and parents within the sporting community have both a responsibility and an opportunity to make a significant difference. To support this, Litivity is working closely with national sporting bodies and universities in the development of a Physical Literacy approach for coaches, community and parents. We believe this will assist in engaging children in physical activity and understand the benefits of being active for life.

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Aged Care Programs

With the population over 70 set to double in the next 40 years we have a core focus on engaging and supporting the senior populations with physical activity. The benefits of being physically active in minimising the risk of falls and social isolation are significant. Through our partnerships, we will work closely with aged care facilities and support the implementation of impactful activity programs through innovative staff training, evidence-based content and proven physical activity programs.
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The aim of the Active Early Learning Project (AEL) is to develop a best practise physical literacy program for early learning centres

The Research

In accordance with the Australian Government Early Years Learning Framework and in recognising the powerful and important learning environment of early learning centres, the AEL project aims to develop a best practice physical literacy approach (for toddlers to age 5 years) and investigate its effectiveness. Physical literacy is the integration of physical, emotional and social capabilities that help us live active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. This project will investigate: 1) strategies to develop physical literacy capabilities in young children in early learning centres, and: 2) how to support child care educators and parents to develop physically literate children.

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Professor Dick Telford

Beginning his professional career as a physical education and mathematics teacher, Dick Telford’s postgraduate studies in physiology and biochemistry at the University of Melbourne led to lecturing appointments in tertiary education and at the Australian Institute of Sport as the inaugural appointment in Sports Science.He is currently Professional Fellow and Team Leader in Physical Literacy at the University of Canberra, and adjunct Professor in the Medical School at the Australian National University. Combining his academic career with international athletics coaching, he has been recognised for his contributions to Australian sports coaching and research with membership of the Order of Australia (AM), and induction into the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame.
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The Team

A team dedicated to helping achieve a healthier future for everyone

Andrew Smith

CEO
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Andrew Smith

Andrew is passionate, enthusiastic and driven to support the mission of our organisation, he truly believes that with strong partnerships and collaboration (1 + 1 =3) we can make a difference to the overall physical and mental health of people.
In his professional career Andrew has learnt that with a combination of focus, hard work and a high degree of empathy, things can change and impact can be sustained.

Having worked in the health care sector for over 25 years in a number of roles both in Australia and overseas this experience will help Andrew support the vision of the organisation. An experienced Phys Ed teacher with a Masters Degree in Education combined with an MBA provide Andrew with strong skill set for the vision of Litivity.

He has been very fortunate to work with many passionate people and particularly in the last 18 years with Laerdal Medical around the globe, where mission aligned partnerships really did help save more lives!

Litivity’s five core pillars bring much opportunity; from our collaborative partnerships focussed on research to tailored innovative programs aimed at reaching over 500 000 sporting coaches, we are focussed on ‘Helping Build a Healthier Future’.

Darren Fowler

Development Manager
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Darren Fowler

Darren Fowler has successfully applied the skills acquired during his years as a player, coach and administrator in elite sport and has undertaken leadership roles in the business arena.

His diverse business skills and experience have been acquired while performing Senior Management roles in both the hospitality and sports industries. More recently, as the respected former State Manager of Select Sports Queensland, Darren has been credited with taking the business to a higher level in sales and company efficiencies.

His astute people skills that have been the foundation to management experiences and are accredited to his experience gained as the former Regional Director of Coaching, current Level 3 Sports Coach and Chairman of Selectors for Hockey Queensland.

Darren is ready for the challenge to help build a healthier future.

Dr Sandy Daley

Director of Education
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Dr Sandy Daley

Sandy Daley is the Director of Education and primarily responsible for developing physical literacy curriculum and associated professional development programs for the organisation. With a genuine interest in the outdoors, Sandy has spent her career within the sport and recreation industry and until recently held the position of Senior Lecturer and researcher with the University of Canberra.

Sandy has worked with a diverse range of population groups in Australia to develop and evaluate programs that encourage and support individuals to be physically active. She has also worked in the Caribbean and Pacific region running professional development sport leadership programs and has a good understanding of the challenges governments, sports leaders, communities and individuals face in addressing long term health issues associated with physical inactivity.

Sandy is excited to work with an innovative group of leaders, researchers and achievers who are committed to working towards building a healthier future.

Mike Williams

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Mike Williams

Mike has over thirty years of accumulated pre-hospital experience within Ambulance Victoria and is now in private practice as a consultant in healthcare education and training, strategic development and leadership. He has extensive experience as a Paramedic Educator. This strong clinical background provides an in-depth understanding of both the educational and professional development needs of paramedics, emergency services and associated health disciplines.

Mike is well connected and respected within the health and paramedicine industry and has held a number of academic appointments and continues to be actively involved in developing paramedicine and health professions through education, research and evaluation. He also has a Board Governance qualification and is appointed to various boards.

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Nikki Perzuck

Program Coordinator
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Nikki Perzuck

Nikki Perzuck is our Program Coordinator and is responsible for implementing and driving the “Trip down Memory Lane” cycling program for our Aged Care division. Nikki is passionate about improving the lives of Seniors and those living with Dementia. 

Nikki has worked on a diverse range of projects over her career and combines her creative expertise with Aged Care through the implementation of this engaging program. Nikki has an Aged Care qualification and has worked on many programs with Seniors in the community. Nikki’s creative background helps her deliver this program in an innovative way as she collaborates with staff and customises their programs.
Having managed her own business over 15 years and networking through different organisations, Nikki has established an ease of building relationships and understanding the role of communication. She optimises the focus on Physical Literacy and guides staff through this process. Nikki works consultatively across the organisation to maximise the individual care of Residents.

The core values and mission at Litivity “Helping build a healthier future” resonate closely to Nikki and she looks forward to collaborating with various key stakeholders to effect the best outcome to improve wellbeing in Aged Care.

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