Enlighten Education - Self Esteem & Resilience Education For Girls

Our In-school Programs & Workshops For Girls.

Clients tell us that our signature full day in-school program for girls has a "profound" impact on their students. It is the perfect proactive start to the school year, the ideal mid-term motivator, the must-have solution when a year group is struggling, and a powerful alternative to offer on-site as part of your camp experience (yes, we love delivering on campsites!). The program is tailored to suit your girls, built from modules including: promoting positive body image; reconnecting with core values and self-belief lost in adolescence; feminism; fashion labels and social labeling; financial literacy; study and workplace skills; personal safety; journal writing; stress management; and having healthy friendships... read more

A tailored half-day program made up of workshops from The Butterfly Effect extended program. As all our workshops are highly engaging and strategy based, this program works particuarly well as an introduction to school-based programs in Pastoral Care and Personal Development. read more

The half-day program designed specifically for your senior students. Career Gal helps girls identify and develop the skills employers want, produce a winning CV and prepare for job interviews. Reveals the value of emotional intelligence, good relationships with co-workers, and balancing right- and left-brain thinking... read more

Equips girls making the transition from junior to secondary school with a survival kit of skills: time management, prioritising, creating a positive learning space, stress management and making successful new friendships. This program is run by hundreds of Australia's leading schools and sets girls up for success. read more

Our one hour workshops.

Loveability - Empowering Girls for the World of Dating & Relationships

What about in-school programs for teen boys?

Our awards.

2018 - Dannielle Miller: One of four Finalists for the NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year.
2014 - Dannielle Miller: Finalist for InStyle magazine's Women Of Style Awards in the Charity and Community category
2013 - Dannielle Miller announced as one of Australia's Top 40 Inspiring Women over 40 Change Makers by Prevention Australia magazine
2012 & 2013 - Dannielle Miller nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards (NSW Local Hero category)
2012 - Dannielle Miller: Australian Leadership Award
2011 & 2012 - Finalist - Australian Human Rights Commission, Business Award
2010 - Enlighten: Finalist, Australian Small Business Champion, Educational Services
2009 - Dannielle Miller named one of Sydney's Most Influential People by the(sydney)magazine (in The Sydney Morning Herald)
2009 - Dannielle Miller named Australia's No. 1 Emerging Leader in Learning by The Australian newspaper
2007 - Dannielle Miller named NSW Small Business Champion Entrepreneur
2007 - Enlighten: Australian Small Business Champion, Children's Services

Testimonials.

In contrast to the many teen education programs which patronise or police teen girls, Enlighten Education’s programs are strikingly different in that they seek to both recognise and further enhance the strengths of young women. By equipping them with practical skills delivered through a framew... read more
Nina Funnell, sexual ethics writer, author, women’s rights advocate and recipient of the Australian Human Rights Commission Community (Individual) Award in 2010

Thank you so much for your amazing workshops on Thursday. I’ve read the feedback, and it just supports what the girls had already told me on Friday. They absolutely loved it, and so did I. I think thre are so many powerful messages that they get out of it and you present it in just the right w... read more
Karen Lawrie, Dean of Students, Middle School Trinity College Gawler River

We were thrilled with the way our girls reacted to the Enlighten seminar. They were raving about it for days afterwards. They felt very positive and empowered after the seminar. Thank you very much. ... read more
Rebecca Herbert, Stage 5 Convener St Catherine's School, Waverley

Thank you so much to Nikki for a truly meaningful and engaging presentation. She brought a whole new level of connectedness to the year 11 group. For the girls to have the opportunity to think about themselves as individuals and as part of a group of young women and the power they have to work toget... read more
Nicky Schey, Year 11 Mentor St Catherine's School, Waverley

Enlighten provided the most successful presentation relating to Pastoral Care in our school in 2010. Dannielle’s understanding of the issues that influence self esteem and behaviour in teenage girls is evident. Even more importantly, many of our girls have commented on the way that Dannielle&#... read more
Patrick McGing, Assistant Principal St Clare's College, Waverley

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