Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Learning Resilience
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Early Support
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Responding Together
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Small group
- Whole class
Aims
MPower Girls encourages students to be more mindful of how they think, talk and act towards each other. The program aims to explore the vast and unified nature of girls, help girls better understand their relationships, practise new ways of relating and develop the confidence to express feelings honestly and without aggression.Program theory
MPower Girls incorporates the use of narrative therapy.Topics
The program explores the themes of being a good friend, the impact of body language on others and the effects of negative comments. Within this framework, students learn specific skills to problem-solve peer issues effectively, be assertive in conflict situations, reduce stereotyping and be more mindful of how their actions affect their peers.Cost
Program structure
MPower Girls is typically run across a single day where expert facilitators visit the school and deliver the content to the students. However, the program length can be adapted for the needs of the school.Instructor
Not provided
Instructor training
Not provided
Supporting resources or materials available with program
Not provided
Ongoing support
The program is delivered by Stride Education facilitators. However, teachers can also complete MPower professional development to facilitate the program. In addition, the Stride team is available to answer any questions or offer the school follow-up program support.Parent involvement
- Attend information sessions
- Written information provided to parents
- Online resources
Origin of program
Australia
Stride Education
Program authors
Whitelion
- 11 Clarence Street,Bentleigh East VIC 3165 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
No |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
None |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
None |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
No |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
VIC |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 4 March 2022