20/09/2026
We're just over halfway into Steptember!
Steptember is our month-long mood boost, driven by Cerebral Palsy Alliance, and our Purpose houses have been putting in some serious work so far.
Did you know? Every 20 hours, an Australian child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The good news is that thanks to ongoing research, cerebral palsy rates in Australia have dropped by 40% over the last 20 years.
Every step counts, and every dollar raised goes towards supporting babies with cerebral palsy in their first 1,000 days, which is the most important window for their development. With early therapy, more kids get to take their first steps, say their first words, and have a real shot at a future full of possibility.
Since everyone loves a leaderboard, we're leveraging our internal Purpose houses, from Environment to Health, Lifestyle and Poverty, to drive some friendly competition. Shoutout to the Environment house who are currently in the lead, proving that walking instead of driving is good for our step count and the planet.
Steptember is also a nice reminder that moving your body is just one part of looking after yourself. That's why we use MiOK (short for "Am I OK?"), our own wellbeing app that gives our team a simple, private way to check in on their mental health, build self-awareness and reach out for support early when something isn't right. It's built to be easy to customise too, because everyone's wellbeing looks different, so support should fit each person's own circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
When the sun's out in Melbourne, you might even catch some of the team sneaking in a lunchtime walk to rack up a few extra steps.
Our team would love the support, please donate here: https://www.steptember.org.au/fundraisers/dbresults/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral