2024 KYUP! Workshops
Bringing self-worth, self-defence and empowerment to teens girls and young women in Regional NSW.
We'd love to come to your town, tell us where to go!
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!
We'd love to come to your town, tell us where to go!
Latest Workshop Schedules
Places are limited at these events. Don’t miss out. Click on a location and register now!
WEDNESDAY 25 september 2024
The Forest HS School Workshop
12:30pm – 2:30pm
TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER 2024
Bland Shire Council Youth Workshop
West Wyalong
9:00am – 11:30am
Friday 04 OCTOBER 2024
Crestmead State School workshop
QLD
9:00Am – 11:00Am
Monday 2 December 2024
Self Confidence Workshop | Mums and Kids
Mascot
8:30am - 11:00am
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Youth Self-Worth and Self Protection Life Skills workshop
Northern Beaches
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 23 January 2025
Summer Holiday Break Workshop
Lismore
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
FRIDAY 24 January 2025
Summer Holiday Break Workshop
Tweed Heads
9:45 am - 12:30 pm
TUESDAY 08 OCTOBER 2024
Spring Holiday Break Workshop
Mittagong
1:30PM - 3:00PM
TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2024
Oak Flats HS School Workshop
8:30am - 11:00am
2024 NSW TERM 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Places are limited at these events. Don’t miss out. Click on a location and register now!
Wednesday 17 January 2024
GOULBURN
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9:00pm – 11:30pm
(open to girls ages 12 to 22)
Wednesday 17 January 2024
GOULBURN
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2:00pm – 4:30pm
(open to girls ages 12 to 22)
Thursday 18 January 2024
MITTAGONG
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9:00am – 11:30am
(open to girls ages 12 to 22)
Thursday 18 January 2024
MITTAGONG
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2:00pm – 4:30pm
(open to girls ages 12 to 22)
Friday 19 January 2024
LAKE ILLAWARRA
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9:00am – 11:30am
(open to girls ages 12 to 22)
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!
PROUDLY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
HERE ARE SOME OF THE PUBLICATIONS WE HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN.
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 
"Mel embodies passion and strength."
Layne Beachley7 times World Surfing Champion & Founder of Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation
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
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