Shimmer Program

Supporting Year 5/6 Students with Life Skills for a Strong Start

The SHIMMER Program, launched in 2019, is tailored specifically for Year 5 and 6 students. Designed to create a smooth transition to high school, SHIMMER focuses on mental and physical wellbeing, healthy social relationships, and managing change. Our facilitators create a nurturing space where students can freely express themselves and gain confidence, setting them on a positive path before entering high school. 

What We Cover in SHIMMER: 

Through discussions, activities, and community involvement, SHIMMER empowers young girls to overcome challenges and thrive, with some even stepping up to speak at events—a testament to their boosted self-esteem. 

  • Protective behaviors 

  • Managing anxiety and emotions 

  • Social and relationship skills 

  • Physical health, nutrition, and mental health 

  • Self-awareness and goal setting 

We have also embedded evidence based and nationally accredited content into our program delivery: 

Evidence Based Content

Share the Dignity - Period Talk

This engaging program provides a comprehensive education on menstruation for students in Years 5–8, encouraging an open, fun, and informative space where boys and girls can learn about this important topic.

Love Bites

Focused on respectful relationships, Love Bites gives students a safe place to explore and discuss healthy relationships. With a strength-based approach, this program supports young people as they learn to make informed choices about their relationships. 

Protective Behaviours

A program designed to teach children and young people skills to recognise unsafe situations and how to protect themselves, delivered in a friendly and supportive way. 

Safe on Social

This program covers essential skills for navigating online safety and protecting personal information on social media, giving young people the tools to use social platforms responsibly. 

get in touch

We’d love to discuss how SHINE and our other programs can support your school community.

Contact us at info@shinetoday.com.au or 0447 227 848  to learn more.