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Thrive Scholarship

BACKGROUND

For over 10 years Next Step Foundation has been building inclusive pathways for children of all abilities through our FREE soccer programs. Supporting over 400 children to maximise their engagement in sport, we have changed the lives of children and their families. Our unique football program has been offered through our standalone community programs and through collaborations in primary schools.

The time is now right we believe to evolve our program to embrace the evidence that inclusion in the mainstream learning environment offers superior social and skills opportunities for children. We will partner with Soccajoeys Kids Soccer Classes to support the full participation of children within the mainstream football skills development setting.

The benefits of regular physical activity are many and equally important for children of all abilities including:
• Improved cognitive benefits
• Better emotional and psychological health
• Improved social and motor skills
• Improved self-esteem

Families report that children attending the free Next Step Foundation programs see improvements in coordination, balance, motor skills and body awareness, behaviour, self-confidence and building friendships.

Reasons children participate are described as:

Lack of social interaction skills

Sensory deficiency

Low hand/eye/foot co-ordination

Lack of movement skills and targeted skills development

We know we are being ambitious but are firm in our conviction that Inclusive education requires putting inclusive values into action to ensure all children belong, participate and flourish.

Next Step Foundation Thrive Scholarship – details

Next Step Foundation are offering a 12-month full scholarship program to fund 3 children to join a mainstream Soccajoeys Kids Soccer Class. We will work with Soccajoeys coaches, families, and support/professional staff to build a unique inclusion opportunity. The program adaptation will include space, task, equipment, and coaching style.

Applications are open to children in NSW, Victoria, and South Australia and ACT in locations where Soccajoeys’ Kids Soccer Classes are currently offered.

Eligibility

To be considered for the scholarship the participant will be:

✓ between 3-5 years of age
✓ have received a medical diagnosis
✓ able to access a therapist that can be included in and funded by the scholarship
✓ willing to participate in ongoing evaluation of the program impact and outcomes
✓ able to make a commitment to a 12-month program (with a 6-month review option)
✓ the scholarship opportunity falls outside existing funding for the child

Steps in the process

1. Application is invited via Next Step Foundation website using the online application form below
2. Interview with Next Step Foundation Director Jose Bello with family and therapist
3. Notification of enrolment in the program within 14 days of application
4. Sign up to Next Step Foundation Thrive program in a Soccajoeys Kids Soccer Classes near you (includes a 12-month customised skills development plan)
5. Ongoing monitoring and contact between family, therapist and Soccajoeys coaches to monitor impact

Application form

Your Email address

Your phone number

Name of child

Age of child

Is the child receiving NDIS funding?

Yes No

If child is receiving NDIS funding, what is the type of funding?

Is the child attending Preschool or Primary School ?

Yes No

Location of preferred Soccajoeys Kids Soccer Classes (Visit Find a Soccajoeys class here)

Name and contact details of therapist available to support your child in class (Agreed Fees to be paid by the scholarship)

Please state 3 goals why you believe this opportunity would support your child

Declaration

I agree for my child to participate in the Next Step Foundation Thrive Scholarship program for 12 months (participation reviewed at 6 months) and assist with developing and evaluating a customised development plan for my child.

Signature

A recent SBS promotion of our charity via social media generated 25,000 views and over 140 written expressions of interest. We know our program works and that families and children benefit greatly once engaged.

Our Vision

Next Step’s inclusive learning approach aims to narrow the divide between children’s access to mainstream and special needs classes. Our approach has proven results and strong family and community support.

Thrive Scholarship

BACKGROUND

Reasons children participate are described as:

Lack of social interaction skills

Sensory deficiency

Low hand/eye/foot co-ordination

Lack of movement skills and targeted skills development

Eligibility

Steps in the process

Application form

Our Vision

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