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To inspire the next generation through self-love and self-confidence to become the capable, resilient and empowered individuals of tomorrow

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Our Values

We don’t judge

We listen

We lead by example

We practice open and honest communication

We have fun and laugh every day

We are family

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And that's a wrap - the biggest term for The Big S

And that's a wrap - the biggest term for The Big Sister Experience so far has come to an end!⁠
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We have had a wonderful term working with girls and young people, their educators and their families sharing our stories and connecting with each individual over the last nine weeks. ⁠
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The rest of the year is booking up very quickly so if you were interested in hosting a workshop or would like to know more please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hello@bigsisterexp.com ✨⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#bigsisterexperience #workshop #studentwellbeing #mentalhealth #education #anxiety #teachers #familyempowerment

We love starting the day with our Self-Love module

We love starting the day with our Self-Love module as it is often the first thing to be neglected when your days become busy. ⁠
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With the year 9/10 girls and young people at Lilydale High School, Charlotte and Kritz covered the importance of self-love and self-care especially now leading into the last week of term. ⁠
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We like to practice self-care Sunday as a team to ensure we are filling our cup at the end and start of each week, you should give it a try too!⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #wellbeing #lifeeducation #workshops #selfcare #selfcaresunday #highschool #education #schools

"I loved your workshop. It was amazing I got to kn

"I loved your workshop. It was amazing I got to know lots of new things and had lots of fun. Thank you so much." ⁠
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Did you know The Big Sister Experience facilitates workshops for Primary School girls and young people? We visited the 5/6s at Lalor Gardens Primary School and had a very successful day delving into mental health, positive social media use, boundaries and more!⁠
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The combination of storytelling, interactive activities and small break out discussions kept the students engaged for the whole day and enabled them to really understand each one of our modules.⁠
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If you are interested in booking a workshop for your Primary School, visit the link in our bio 👆🏽⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #mentalhealth #anxiety #workshop #primaryschool #education #teacher #wellbeing

Research shows us that 1 in 3 females and 1 in 5 m

Research shows us that 1 in 3 females and 1 in 5 males will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime with the median onset age now being 15 years young. Given the disruption of routine for students and teachers during 2020 and 2021 statistics around anxiety are increasing amongst our young people.

Join Kritz and Bianca Sciessere, Co-founders,
@bigsisterexperience for their session, 'Anxiety: What Your Students Need You to Know' at the Diverse Learners Symposium. In this session, they will cover the science behind anxiety and how to explain this to your students. We will share our top tips for supporting your students with anxiety, and how to empower them with strategies to manage their anxieties on their own, both in and outside of the classroom.

You can also find out more about @bigsisterexperience at their stand in the co located @theedushow. The Diverse Learners Conference and @theedushow will take place Friday 17 and Saturday 18 June at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Register:
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In case you missed it... The Big Sister Experience

In case you missed it... The Big Sister Experience is hiring!⁠
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We are expanding our team and looking for two new facilitators to come on board to help change the lives of young girls and people. ⁠
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Applications close this Friday the 24th June at 5pm, so if you would like to know more about the role and apply, please visit the link in our bio.⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience

Vulnerable, open and brave are a few of the words

Vulnerable, open and brave are a few of the words that perfectly articulate the workshop with Year 9 students at Notre Dame College in Shepparton. ⁠
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Working with the entire cohort over two sessions, our conversations reached a whole new level as students created a safe space for one another to share their stories ❤️⁠
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A magical experience that we are so grateful to be able to facilitate daily.⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #mentalhealth anxiety #schoolworkshop #facilitation #wellbeing #supportingthesisterhood #youtheducation

Opening up, being vulnerable and sharing their sto

Opening up, being vulnerable and sharing their story isn't something that young people do every day... so it is normal to feel nervous when trying something new.⁠
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This Year 9 student opened up to let us know exactly how she was feeling about our workshop when we arrived at her school. After her initial hesitation, we are so glad to have had her join us for the rest of the day and be able to teach her useful tips and strategies that she will now be able to hold on to forever. ⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #schoolworkshop #learning #melbourneteacher #wellbeing #mentalhealth #anxiety #professionallearning #highschool

Are you passionate about wellbeing, mental health,

Are you passionate about wellbeing, mental health, and life education? Have you been through challenges in your life that you are comfortable sharing because you know that vulnerability is the key to connection? ⁠
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If you answered YES then The Big Sister Experience WANTS to hear from you! ⁠
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The Big Sister Experience is on the hunt for two new casual team members to help us on our mission to inspire the next generation. We are looking for a casual senior lead facilitator and casual facilitator to join our passionate team. ⁠
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Be involved in implementing life-changing workshops and use your own story to connect with, inspire and HELP those who are engaged in our program. ⁠
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To read more about the role and to apply, please follow the link in our bio. If you like what you see, you will be invited to share your past experience, tell us about the passion you could bring to our team and why you think you’re the perfect fit! ⁠
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Applications close 5pm, 24th June 2022 ⁠

A busy week last week as Big Sister facilitators t

A busy week last week as Big Sister facilitators travelled across Victoria presenting workshops to young people, their families and their educators ✨⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to see how you can support your young person through one of our programs!⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #schoolworkshop #mentalhealth #anxiety #melbourneteacher #sydneyteacher #onlineprogram #support #wellbeing #younggirl

What pressures or expectations do you feel have st

What pressures or expectations do you feel have stemmed from social media?⁠ ⁠
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"It's so hard to see these perfect bodies on social media and not compare myself to them. I try to accept the way I am but it's literally everywhere, I can't escape it and then I look at myself and hate the fact I'm not perfect"⁠
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There is an increasing pressure on our young people to fit into specific beauty standards and the impact it is having on their mental health and self-worth is alarming.⁠
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By writing all of these down we can take the first step in recognising that we all feel these pressures, the impact they have on our day to day thinking and then discuss practical ways to limit the impact social media has on our self-worth ⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #socialmedia #mentalhealth #schoolworkshops #beautystandards

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Aus

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.⁠
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This week we are continuing to have the conversation about Reconciliation so together we can make a more just, equitable and reconciled Australia.⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠Team⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #nrw #bebravemakechange

It feels good to be back in real life instead of s

It feels good to be back in real life instead of seeing tiny squares on a screen when presenting our Educator Professional Learning sessions.⁠
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Last week at Mt Ridley College we delivered our 'Strengthening Connections to Promote Attendance' session to over 250 educators.⁠
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This session is a new offering we created after hearing first hand from schools that student attendance is at an all time low! This Professional Learning Session highlights the vital role connection plays for a young person and the positive impact is can have on school attendance. ⁠
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From just showing up to school to actually engaging in academic and social activities, we show the power in vulnerability and fostering a greater sense of connection between educators and students.⁠
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Don't ignore dropping attendance rates amongst your students. Get in touch to see how we can support you.⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠Team 👯‍♀️⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #professionallearning #inspiringthenextgeneration #melbourneteachers #sydneyteachers #mentalhealth #wellbeing

We are halfway through Term 2 and it has been an a

We are halfway through Term 2 and it has been an absolute blast. After the introduction of our new 10 Week Program the calendar is definitely filling up 🗓⁠
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If you are interested in one of our student, educator or family sessions visit the link in our bio 👆🏽⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience⁠
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#thebigsisterexperience #inspiringthenextgeneration #studentwellbeing #education #mentalhealth #program #anxiety

Get to know @rhiannan_iffland and part of her jour

Get to know @rhiannan_iffland and part of her journey in becoming a professional cliff diver, and now a Big Sister Experience ambassador.

We are so excited to have Rhiannan on board (pardon the pun) and sharing her story 🥰

xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#bigsisterexperience #lifeeducation #rhiannaniffland #gamechangers #socialenterprise #mentalhealth #wellbeing #australianteachers #teachersofmelbourne #teachersofsydney #teacherresources

May 17th marks International Day Against Homophobi

May 17th marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia.

39% of LGBTQIA+ people have experienced depression in the past 12 months compared to 6.2% of the general population.

At The Big Sister Experience we support and want to continue celebrating LGBTQIA+ people both in our workshops and the wider community!

But today, we want to raise awareness for the work that still needs to be done to combat discrimination against the community and improve overall mental health outcomes.

Thank you to organisations like @minus18, @ygender.tdg, @queerspace_drummondstreet and @invisible.thedrum for all the work that you do 🌈

xx The Big Sister Experience

#thebigsisterexperience #IDAHOBIT #mentalhealthawareness #minus18

When was the last time you reached out to check in

When was the last time you reached out to check in on a friend? Sometimes it can be incredibly hard to be vulnerable and ask for help when you need it, often it’s harder to reach out to those close to you.

If it has been a while since you have checked in with your friends, here is your gentle reminder to reach out ✨

xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#bigsisterexperience #lifeeducation #socialenterprise #mentalhealth #wellbeing #australianteachers #teachersofmelbourne #teachersofsydney #teacherresources

Another reason why The Big Sister Experience is on

Another reason why The Big Sister Experience is on a mission to educate and inspire the next generation. We are constantly working with young people to empower them to become the capable and resilient individuals of tomorrow. ⁠
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If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help reach out to @lifelineaustralia on 13 11 14 or text 0477 131 114.⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#mentalhealtheducation #anxiety #beyondblue #thebigsisterexperience #youtheducation #schoolworkshops

📣 ANNOUNCING 📣⁠ ⁠ The Big Sister Experie

📣 ANNOUNCING 📣⁠
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The Big Sister Experience is coming to Shepparton for a live community event! ⁠
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Join us as we cover the science behind anxiety and how to empower your young person with skills and strategies to manage their feelings.⁠
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If you are located near or in Shepparton this event is not to be missed. Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets now 🎟⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience 👯‍♀️⁠
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#bigsisterexperience #mentalhealth #lifeeducation #studentwellbeing #youtheducation #anxiety

Welcome back to Term 2 🥳⁠ ⁠ The Big Sister

Welcome back to Term 2 🥳⁠
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The Big Sister Experience team have been very busy over the school holidays developing our programs to suit the needs of students, educators and families alike. ⁠
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Reach out to us at hello@bigsisterexp.com to see how we can support you ❤️⁠
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xx The Big Sister Experience ⁠
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#bigsisterexperience #lifeeducation #socialenterprise #mentalhealth #wellbeing #australianteachers #teachersofmelbourne #teachersofsydney #teacherresources

Boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a

Boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to define how they would like to be treated by the people around them.

This makes sense, however a lot of the time we avoid setting them due to different emotions that may come up. In our workshops we teach young people the language to use to enforce their boundaries and the six areas that a personal boundary can be established.

Swipe to see the six areas and check in with yourself if you too need to establish a boundary.

xx The Big Sister Experience

#bigsisterexperience #boundaries #consent #mentalhealth #lifeeducation #socialenterprise #studentwellbeing

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