On My Feet is a not-for-profit that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness and longterm unemployment to change their outlook so they can make decisions that result in better life outcomes.
Everybody aspires to independence, better self-worth, and greater purpose. The homeless and longterm unemployed are no exception. They need a hand up, not a hand out.
Running has the power to change everything….
What if everyone had a home? We’d develop a stronger sense of community.
What if everyone had a job? We’d increase self worth as well as improving physical and mental well being
Current Activity
Training Sessions
We currently run chapters in Perth, Fremantle, Rockingham and Melbourne. All groups meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 17:30. All levels of activity from walking... Read More
Event Participation
Like many runners, once our participants catch the running bug, they like to set themselves goals - and collect medals! Thanks to the generosity of clubs such as the West... Read More
Milestones
We celebrate and reward our participants in a number of ways. After only one month of 90% attendance at our training sessions, we present members with new running shoes. ... Read More
Fitness Testing
Our friends at Notre Dame University Fremantle's School of Health Sciences offer our participants six-monthly health and fitness screenings which provide scientific evide... Read More