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Small steps BIG MOVES

Yatimba!

small steps BIG MOVES helps children and young people tackle peer pressure, bullying, social media and depression through fun activities, storytelling and rhythmic movement.

  • ACT
  • NSW

Pricing: Free, Paid

Origin: Developed in Australia for Australian schooling contexts

Affiliations: Approved elsewhere: Be You

Product type: Program; Student activities; Incursion, excursion or immersive experience

Contact details

Yatimba!
ABN: 11 505 358 426

https://www.yatimba.com/

sheron@yatimba.com

Focus areas

  • Positive relationships

  • Belonging and inclusion

  • Bullying and cyber-bullying

  • Mental health literacy and life skills

  • Self-regulation and engagement

  • Resilience and optimism

  • Self-esteem and body image

Curriculum alignment

  • Health and PE

  • The Arts

Prospective users

Audience: Targeted small group early intervention (Tier 2)

Communities: Diverse cultures or language groups

Context: School or centre-based, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

Main beneficiaries: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

Delivery style: Delivered by program staff

Aims & approach

Through rhythmic movement with a South African vibe, small steps BIG MOVES supports children and young people to develop mental and physical health skills. The curriculum-based program is geared for:

  • Years 5 and 6 -  focuses on transitions and aims to prepare children for the challenges of high school.
  • Years 7 and 8 - aims to foster interpersonal skills and improve physical and mental health.

The program is delivered in person over a school term, either at a school or community centre. All equipment is provided.

It includes 10 weekly sessions, each running for 1 hour and 50 minutes. Every session kicks off with high-energy music to get everyone moving, boosting heart rates, building strength, and improving coordination in a fun and engaging way.

Implementation support

  • Access to professional facilitator, instructor or mentor

Evidence

The program aligns with the NSW PDHPE curriculum and designed to support key learning outcomes related to personal development, health, and physical education. The program reinforces skills in wellbeing, resilience, identity, movement, and social connection, making it a powerful complement to classroom learning.

The impact of the program is supported by positive survey outcomes.