Empowering
Young Women to Reach Their Full Potential
The SHINE Program is a unique, school-based initiative designed to support secondary school girls who may be facing barriers to learning and self-confidence. SHINE offers these young women a safe space to explore their strengths, develop life skills, and foster meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and their community. This structured program is based on the Western Australian health curriculum and aims to help young women lead healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
Our purpose
Our goal is to empower young women to overcome challenges and thrive. Many SHINE participants are referred to the program by principals or teaching staff who see potential in these students but recognise they need extra support to succeed. SHINE addresses social, emotional, and academic barriers that may stand in the way of learning, equipping students with the tools to move forward with confidence and resilience.
how SHINE works:
Delivered over a 40-week school year, the SHINE program takes a holistic approach to personal development, covering a range of topics through engaging activities, community involvement, and real-life applications. Students work in small groups, building trust and relationships, while also establishing individual goals and gaining skills to meet those goals.
Program Pillars:
Inspire, Achieve, Belong
Inspire
At the beginning of the program, we focus on sparking curiosity and self-discovery. Through group discussions and personal reflection, students explore their own values, strengths, and life aspirations. They start to identify personal barriers and discuss ways to overcome them in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Achieve
As students move through the program, they learn practical skills for social interaction, communication, and self-care. Every time a student applies a new skill or reaches a small milestone, we celebrate these steps as achievements. This phase reinforces each participant’s confidence, helping her feel more capable in both school and personal settings.
Belong
SHINE is deeply rooted in the community, and we encourage our students to give back through group volunteering and local projects. Guest speakers from community organisations often join us to share resources, giving students insights into local support networks and how to access help when needed. This phase strengthens their sense of belonging and connection to their community.
what we cover
SHINE’s curriculum is flexible, allowing each school to tailor the topics to best meet the needs of their students. With over 200 activities to choose from, our facilitators cover areas including:
Healthy Relationships & Communication
Learning respect, communication skills, and strategies for resolving conflicts.
Protective Behaviours & Safety Skills
Teaching young women how to stay safe, both online and offline.
Building Resilience & Emotional Awareness
Helping participants manage emotions, cope with stress, and make positive decisions.
Cyber Safety & Digital Literacy
Addressing the challenges of social media and online interactions to promote safe digital habits.
Goal Setting & Self-Identity
Encouraging students to set personal goals and explore their identity and values.
Health, Nutrition & Physical Activity
Promoting healthy choices in nutrition, physical wellness, and mental health.
Our approach
Lessons include a mix of group discussions, hands-on activities, community engagement, and visits from professionals. This comprehensive approach makes learning fun and relevant, allowing students to connect with the material and apply it to their lives.
Our Facilitators:
Skilled and Compassionate Mentors
Each SHINE Program is led by a trained facilitator who works closely with students, providing guidance, support, and a consistent, positive adult role model. Our facilitators are qualified professionals with backgrounds in education or community service, and each one undergoes extensive screening to ensure they meet Department of Education policies.
Facilitators play a key role in keeping in touch with students, their families, and school staff, creating a close-knit support network that enhances each student’s SHINE experience.
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.
Is SHINE Right for
Your School?
If you’re interested in bringing SHINE to your school and supporting young women on their journey to confidence and success, we’d love to connect.
Contact us to discuss your school’s needs and how SHINE can make a difference.
admin@shinetoday.com.au.
Please note: Due to high demand, we are currently accepting inquiries from schools in the Mid West WA region only.
SHINE is committed to helping young women rise above challenges, achieve their goals, and find a sense of belonging. We look forward to working with schools to inspire the next generation of empowered women.