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School Holiday Workshops 2024

Bringing self-worth and empowerment to teens girls and young women in Regional NSW. Book your Summer Holiday Break Workshop below!

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2024 NSW TERM 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Places are limited at these events. Don’t miss out. Click on a location and register now!

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

ORANGE
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9:00am – 11:30am

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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Tuesday, 9 July 2024

ORANGE
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2:00pm – 4:30pm

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024

DUBBO
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9:00am – 11:30am

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024

DUBBO
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2:00pm – 4:30pm

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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Friday 19 January 2024

LAKE ILLAWARRA

9:00am – 11:30am

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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Friday 19 January 2024

NOWRA
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2:00pm – 4:30pm

(open to girls ages 12 to 22)

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TRAUMA INFORMED VIOLENCE PROVENTION EDUCATION

KYUP! Project WORKSHOPS ARE COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU

Award winning martial artist, Mel Thomas will share personal safety tips and simple self-defence techniques any teen can use, no matter their size or skill level. Using relatable examples of real-life scenarios – such as public transport, public places and parties this fun, safe, hands-on workshop focuses on setting boundaries and responding to conflict.

Participants learn to:
> Replace fear with confidence
> Trust their instincts and make smart choices
> Use the power of their voice to defuse dangerous situations
> Get away from a situation that doesn’t feel right
> Fight back when needed
> Break the cycle of violence

in partnership with

MEL THOMAS

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND KYUP! PROJECT

As Australia comes together to try and address our current epidemic of domestic violence, one woman is using her own experience to help empower young people to find their voice and learn about positive relationships.
Mel Thomas is a writer, speaker, media commentator, mother of two girls and black belt with more than 20 years of martial arts experience in Hapkido, the Korean art of self-defence.
In 2013, Mel founded the KYUP! Project in response to a wave of child-on-child assaults and family violence reports in her local area. Pronounced KEY-UP! and named after a martial arts power shout, KYUP! is giving girls a voice.

Find out why Mel is so passionate about self-worth and self-defense. Watch now.

Find out what empowered girls have to say about KYUP!

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PROUDLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUBLICATIONS WE HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN.

Learnt how to relax, not stress, trust in me and defend myself too. It was really good and funny!!!

KellyStudent – Macquarie University

It was one of the best things I’ve done.

Student 14 years

Mel is an inspiration and a champion for change teaching us how to empower ourselves and each other.

Teneale LavenderNanga Mai Macquarie Indigenous Program – Macquarie University

Mel embodies passion and strength, her work is real, accessible and empowering.

Layne Beachley7 x World Surfing Champion & Founder of Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation

Again your talk was amazing and I will be recommending you to every person, student, school representative that I know.

Kate NewtonOperations Manager, Manly Rugby Football Club

2022 NSW TERM 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Places are limited at these events. Don’t miss out. Click on a location and register now!
Monday 11 April

ORANGE

9am – 12pm

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Monday 11 April

ORANGE

1pm – 4pm

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Tuesday 12 April

DUBBO

9am – 11:30am

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Tuesday 12 April

GILGANDRA

2pm – 4:30pm

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Wednesday 13 April

MUDGEE

9am – 12pm

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Wednesday 13 April

MUDGEE

1pm – 4pm

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