On My Feet builds mental wellbeing and resilience through movement, education and community — for adults experiencing homelessness and young people at risk. Whether you run a shelter, lead a school, want to volunteer, or are exploring corporate partnership, we would love to speak with you.
We work with two distinct partner types. In both cases we bring the program, the volunteers, the expertise and the evidence. You bring the participants and the relationship.
We partner with shelters, refuge organisations, recovery centres and community housing providers. Our programs run as separate women's and men's cohorts, providing a safe, focused environment where participants can be open and honest about their experiences.
RISE is a prevention-first 10-week mental wellbeing and resilience program for Year 9 young men, with change measured pre- and post-program using the validated SDQ and WEMWBS wellbeing scales. We are seeking government school partners in WA to pilot and roll out the program. Balga Senior High School has confirmed Term 3 2026 — we are now looking for the next cohort.
On My Feet works closely with shelters, refuges and homelessness support organisations across Perth. These are the words of the caseworkers and coordinators who see the change in their clients firsthand.
"This walking group has proved to be a very positive motivator for the clients that attend. It's been great for their mental health and it's also inspired them to achieve other tasks. One client commented about the exercise being a 'natural drug' to them — helping them to feel alive and enjoy being clean. At the last walk, one client was able to complete a load of things in that one day because she felt energised and proactive."
"On My Feet is a remarkable project — your programs are vital in supporting homeless and marginalised people in our community. The OMF team are proof that our guiding principles of respect, empowerment, compassion, inclusivity and non-judgement can change lives. You do it all year round!"
"On My Feet has encouraged some of our guys up, out the building and into the fresh air to get some exercise. Not only that, but they have received runners, t-shirts and made friends along the way. Social interaction and inclusion is a struggle for many staying with us here at St Barts and On My Feet has really helped participants feel involved in the local community."
On My Feet has worked closely with St Patrick's Community Centre since the very first exercise chapter in Fremantle in 2014. Over more than a decade, this partnership has expanded to include walking groups, running sessions and community initiatives — including gifting St Pat's clients with On My Feet gift boxes containing OMF uniforms to encourage improved physical and mental wellbeing. St Patrick's remains one of On My Feet's most valued and enduring community partners.
No. Many of our participants have never run in their lives. We start where each person is and build together. The goal is not athletic performance — it is self-belief, community and structure.
Yes, with appropriate support in place. We have eleven years of experience working with participants experiencing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and PTSD. We ask that participants are not currently in acute crisis requiring intensive clinical intervention.
We understand that participants face complex challenges. We maintain contact, encourage return, and never penalise. If a participant leaves the program, they are always welcome to come back — and many do. We measure outcomes on completions.
No. The program is delivered free of charge to both the referring organisation and the participant. We provide running shoes, an OMF uniform and all program materials. On My Feet funds the program through philanthropic support and fundraising.
We use the DASS-21 (depression, anxiety and stress), the UCLA Loneliness Scale and the PWI-5 (personal wellbeing) at program start and end, alongside physiological assessments. You receive a full outcome report at program completion — suitable for sharing with your own funders and board.
Program intake is cohort-based — we accept participants at the start of each 8-week cycle. Contact us to find out when the next cohort begins and how many places are available. We encourage early referrals as cohorts fill quickly.
Graduates are invited to continue with On My Feet's community running sessions — and many do for years. Some become mentors and ambassadors themselves. The community does not end at Week 8. Employment pathway connections and mentor introductions continue after graduation.
Our sessions are open to participants referred through our partner organisations. Our main exercise sessions run twice weekly at Wellington Square, East Perth.
On My Feet operates sessions across Perth, Fremantle and Melbourne. Our flagship sessions meet twice weekly at Wellington Square — a welcoming, accessible venue at the heart of our East Perth community.
Whether you want to refer a participant, explore a school partnership, volunteer, donate or simply find out more — we welcome every conversation. Use the form or reach us directly.
Download our one-page referral guide — designed for caseworkers and shelter coordinators to share with their teams.
Download Referral Guide →Tell us who you are and what you are interested in — we will get back to you within two business days.
Call us on (+61 8) 6263 8466 or email handup@onmyfeet.org.au — we will find the right pathway together.
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