The Little Optimist Trust

Our main aim is to Inspire Kids to SURVIVE and THRIVE.

Optimism is a potent health tonic! Through our programs, talks, books, documentary and inspiration days, we offer HOPE and inspire kids to be optimistic despite their present situation.

The Little Optimist Trust was started by the original Little Optimist, Greg Bertish, a man inspired to just do good! He uses a Little Optimist children’s sailing dinghy as a metaphor and a vehicle to connect with kids, to promote positive thinking and belief, and to create a passion and purpose to overcome obstacles in life.

In partnership with our key sponsors we fundraise and assist to renovate and refurbish under resourced paediatric health care, primary care and education facilities.

Through our Sailing Therapy Academy and Blue Mind programs, we offer opportunity, inclusion, education, pathways to employment and positive mental health intervention.

Our main beneficiaries are vulnerable children, be they marginalized economically or have compromised health

This charity has achieved a 10 Star rating on the Helpmore Trust Index, meeting 10 out of 10 trust criteria, including NPO registration, financial transparency, and independent governance.