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KYUP! GIVING GIRLS A VOICE

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WHAT IS KYUP! PROJECT?

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KYUP! is a series of school and community-based programs tackling the big uncomfortable issues surrounding bullying, gender equality, domestic violence and consent. We transform young lives and inspire intergenerational change to break the cycle of violence.

We believe every girl has a fighting spirit, and that she doesn’t need to be a ninja to raise her standards to value and champion her safety and wellbeing.

More than 10,000 students and young women have participated in our programs since 2013. Programs equip girls with skills to deal a situation that doesn’t feel right. Girls learn about intuition, awareness and the power of her voice – she can turn around negative self-talk, speak out for herself and others and shout out in self-protection. We share practical self-protection techniques every girl and woman should know.

Subscribe to KYUP! for essential self worth & self protection skills & tips.

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WE BELIEVE EVERY AUSSIE KID HAS THE POWER TO RAISE THEIR STANDARDS TO VALUE AND CHAMPION THEIR SAFETY AND WELLBEING.

Kids KYUP! Power

KYUP! kids is an energetic, safe, hands-on apporach to personsal safety for students from 6 - 12. Kids learn practical strategies to combat bullying in an active and engaging workshop. Kids practice confidence boosting self defence moves and experience they are stronger than they think!

KYUP! for Teens

Whether it's turning negative thoughts into positive self talk, taking a stand and speaking out or shouting and fighting back in self defence. KYUP! empowers teen girls to make the best choices about their personal safety in this safe, fun, behaviour changing 1 hour workshop.

KYUP! at Work

KYUP! keynote empowers women to replace fear with confidence. Forget the gym gear! This is real life. Be challenged, motivated and inspired to make cool headed, strong hearted choices. Discover you are stronger than you think with easy KYUP! self defence strategies and techniques.

Community KYUP!

Based on the successful groundbreaking Program for The NSW Police - Kings Cross LAC and East Sydney High teens. KYUP! for the Community delivers disengaged and at-risk teens the experience of belonging, self-worth and a sense of community.

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KYUP! A funny little word with amazing power.

Watch any martial arts movie or go to a martial arts class and you will hear and feel the power of KYUP! Pronounced “KEY-UP!”, loosely translated it means to shout. Much more than a word KYUP! energises your core and prepares you for a challenge. It encompasses your spirit and helps focus your determination. You don’t need to be a ninja to access KYUP! Everyone has it and everyone can use it.

THEY SAY

  • The KYUP! Project is empowering young people to be strong, take control and stand up to the bullies. Mel's connection with the students is amazing to watch and so too are her results!

    Di Carn – Commonwealth Taekwondo Champion, Australian Taekwondo Team Coach. Owner of Irontiger Taekwondo - www.irontiger.com.au

  • "Mel embodies passion and strength and shares my goal to assist all girls and women to fulfil their potential. Her approach towards self-defence is real, enormous fun, accessible and empowering."

    Layne Beachley – 7 times World Surfing Champion & Founder of Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation - www.aimforthestars.com.au

  • "It was an exciting, informative and engaging session. Mel, the presenter was vivacious and passionate. Her down to earth manner left the girls enthralled in her presentation."

    Rachael Wilson – Barrenjoey High School

  • When I first met Melanie Thomas and heard of her work with the KYUP! Project I knew I had met a kindred spirit; a woman with a huge heart for young woman, and a passion to teach them how to be their best selves.

    Dannielle Miller – CEO Enlighten Education, Author & Educator