Lizzy Dawson

Mum - AEP - Entrepreneur - Emotional - Passionate - Determined.
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Lizzy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of paediatric exercise and development, making her an invaluable resource for professionals and parents alike. As a sought-after speaker, Lizzy is passionate about sharing her insights and empowering others to make a positive impact on children's health and well-being. Whether it's a conference, seminar, or educational event, Liz's enga

ging speaking style captivates audiences as she delves into topics such as child development, paediatric exercise, sensory integration, and more. Her presentations are informative, inspiring, and provide practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

04/08/2026

16 years ago I taught a group of 4yrs Pilates for the first time, completely underprepared.⁠
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I'd studied exercise physiology. I understood the adult body. I understood programming, progressive overload, rehab principles. None of it translated. Children aren't small adults, and nobody had taught me that.⁠
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What I didn’t realise was how intrinsically motivated kids are to move. Although, they are not.

Australian children are not even close to meeting the daily physical activity guidelines. Research suggests one of the key reasons is low motor competence. When children don’t feel confident moving, they’re less likely to participate in sport and physical activity, creating a cycle of inactivity that can persist into adulthood.

This is what is leading to shorter life expectancy, developmental vulnerability and increased chronic disease risk.

There was no practical training for clinicians wanting to work in paediatrics. No roadmap.⁠
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So I built the thing I wish I'd had.⁠
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This 5th September I'm bringing that training to Adelaide. 🩷⁠
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Registrations close 16th of August. ⁠
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More soon.⁠
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https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/offers/F8Qco8Z2/checkout

31/07/2026

This is what traveling with the kids is like. It’s all about expectation shifts really, isn’t it!

25/07/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of presenting at the C&K annual conference, sharing a workshop on something I’m incredibly passionate about: Movement as the Message.

C&K has been a huge part of my journey. They have strongly influenced my values and shaped the way I view children, learning and development. Their philosophy of seeing the whole child aligns so closely with why I do what I do.

One of the biggest messages from the workshop was this:

The way a child moves tells us so much more than whether they can run, jump or balance. It gives us insight into how they learn, regulate, participate, communicate and connect with the world around them.

When we start looking at movement through this lens, we stop asking, “How do we change this behaviour?” and instead ask, “What is this child trying to tell us?”

The conversations after the session were my favourite part. Hearing educators share stories from their own rooms and seeing those lightbulb moments is exactly why I love these opportunities. We all want the same thing, to help every child feel confident, capable and included.

A huge thank you to C&K for having me. It was an honour to be part of such an inspiring conference.

If you were at the workshop (or if you’re just curious), I’ve popped my Movement Observation Tracker online. It’s a free resource that might help you start looking at movement a little differently. 😊

👉 https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/movement-observation-tracker

I’d love to hear what stood out to you from the conference or what you’ve noticed when you start observing movement differently.

24/07/2026

This is what 6am looks like when school holidays are over and I have back-to-back everything. Green smoothie, AirPods in, meeting ready. Ready to go. ⁠
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It is go time.

20/07/2026

I prescribe movement for a living. So yes, when they assign me to lead the run I can’t really say no. I didn’t do the distance that we set out to, nor the pace but we had fun.

Run club at Manly with this lot, 6am, no excuses with this crew.

Time to get consistent again so I can keep up next year.

19/07/2026

The people you learn alongside matter as much as the content. Grateful for every conversation at the Proactive conference. ⁠
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This session from Cate Cambell was pretty amazing. "I've got your back", "Be Brave" Still thinking about it. ⁠
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So relevant to my work at the moment. Scaling, collaborating and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone. I am vulnerable, but that is where the magic happens. ⁠
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I’ll be speaking again in September in Adelaide and October in Brisbane, if you want to be in that room, check out link below . ⁠
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Tag someone who makes you braver in your work.⁠
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https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/the-paediatric-practitioner-live-courses-2026

17/07/2026

Flinny was so anxious to get on the ferry in Sydney. Incredibly nervous. But I knew if I could get him through one right he would be fine. ⁠
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I knew I had to teach him he could do hard things, he could trust me and you don't want to miss the magic because you are scared. ⁠
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You did it my boy.

13/07/2026

Story of the month through my outfits.

Winter is my vibe. I love it.

I put myself out there a lot, I am vulnerable. I get scared and I shop and dress in a way that helps me manage that, helps me to continue to do it and that I feel good about myself when the inner critic can be at work. It is so important to me. And it works like magic.

09/07/2026

I run businesses, train practitioners nationally, and also apparently balance a child on a wall while trying to look calm and take a selfie - have to capture it all right?! This is the whole thing, isn’t it? The work and the life, all at once. ⁠
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I heard something recently about it is not how busy you are, it is what you are telling yourself about being how busy you are. ⁠
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I realised, I am fighting it, I am scared; of burning out, of missing out of being judged (by myself). When really I light up when I am busy, I operate best under pressure and I am THERE with my kids, more than ever before. ⁠
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And I am making it work for me right now. I took the boys on a work trip in June to Sydney. It was great. I took them to the Zoo, explored the rocks and mum came and helped when I had to work. ⁠
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The only thing I need to not do is try and work and parent at the same time, it's those multitasking moments that are rubbish, that I do neither well. ⁠
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They will happen of course, I am getting better in those moments to stay present and have my boundaries. For me, for them, for everyone.

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Brisbane City, QLD

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https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/, https://www.lizzydawson.com.au/Paed-assessement-protocol-join

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