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.
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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 

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Trip down Memory Lane Aged Care Program

Developed with key partners such as Dementia Australia and brought to life by carers, lifestyle coordinators, family and volunteers. Residents at home or in care facilities  can enjoy wonderful memories of familiar streets locally and around the world, while enjoying the benefits of gentle physical exercise.

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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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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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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

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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’.

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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.

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Paige

Coach
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Paige

Paige is our Physical Literacy Coach and lead support for embedding our physical literacy curriculum into child care centres. She has worked in the child care industry for over 20 years, and is a passion of hers, with strong knowledge of children’s development in all areas, physically, socially and emotionally and cognitively.

Paige has coached netball from junior years first starting out developing the fundamental skills required to senior level in A grade competitions. Her love for Physical Literacy that allows both of my passion to work together for the better development of children.

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Kylie

Coach
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Klyie

Kylie is our Physical Literacy Coach with 15 years’ experience coaching children in sports, music and movement across multiple platforms including community centres, childcare centres, gyms, schools and online. Kylie was the owner and head coach of children’s music and movement business. Recently completed her personal training qualification to gain a deeper understanding of the components of fitness and how these can be implemented for children. Having played multiple sports since she was five years old, Kylie can truly see the benefits of physical activity and this is what motivates her to inspire and guide children on their journey to a happy and healthy life through skill development, movement and exercise.

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Damala Scales Ghosh

Coach
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Damala Scales Ghosh

Damala is an experienced learning professional with a background in vocational education,
multimedia, events and digital learning design. She can step in at any stage in a project life
cycle, working closely with clients to understand the needs of the business and its people,
consult on learning and performance, design face-to-face, online and blended experiences
and campaigns, and create learning content and resources.
Damala has over 10 years’ experience in adult education. As a teacher in the VET sector
she taught multimedia project management, information architecture and video editing. After
moving into online learning, she has worked as a project manager and learning experience
designer for corporate, not-for-profit, government and university clients. In her previous role
as Lead Learning Designer for an elearning vendor, she led a small design team.
With a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Anthropology, a Diploma in Multimedia (Design), and
a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training, Damala brings together an
understanding of culture, learning, and digital design. She has also completed a
postgraduate single subject in User Experience Design, developing her skills in applying UX
principles to digital learning products.
Damala enjoys helping people build skills and work better together.

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Lisa Bryant

Account Manager
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Lisa Bryant

Lisa Bryant is our Key Account Manager responsible for supporting our customers in the Active Early Learning area and the Trip Down Memory Lane

Lisa has worked across a broad range of industries bringing a diverse background of experience and qualifications to the role, including Trainer and Assessor, Community Sector Management, Allied Health, Fitness, eLearning Design, and Development for adult learners, youth, and children.

Having over 30 years’ experience in these fields, Lisa is confident and passionate in her observations through years of research and can truly imagine the advantages of early active literacy and learning. This motivates Lisa to collaborate with early learning centres, educators and parents, to then inspire advancements in the delivery of this program giving a personalised approach for children to lead a joyful, active and healthy future.

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