Mainstream Wellbeing & Inclusion Pilot
Creating safe spaces where girls feel seen, heard, valued and empowered.
Sista Business is expanding its established wellbeing approach to support all girls in Years 7–10 through meaningful connection, creativity, self-awareness and personal growth.
The Mainstream Wellbeing & Inclusion Pilot offers schools an engaging and supportive program designed to strengthen girls' confidence, emotional wellbeing, resilience, positive identity and sense of belonging during the important early adolescent years.
Built on an established foundation
Now in its third year, the Sista Business Cultural Stream supports Aboriginal girls in Years 7–10 across Bellingen, Nambucca and Macksville, proudly supported through an Aboriginal Affairs grant.
Building on this experience, the Mainstream Pilot extends the Sista Business approach to girls of all backgrounds, creating opportunities for connection, inclusion and positive personal development.
Program Focus
The Mainstream Pilot centres on:
identity safety and self‑awareness
emotional regulation and resilience
belonging, connection, and peer relationships
respectful communication and relational skills
wellbeing literacy and practical life skills
creative expression as a tool for grounding and self‑reflection
Each session is designed to help girls feel supported, confident, and connected — both to themselves and to their school community.
How the Pilot Works
The Mainstream Wellbeing & Inclusion Pilot is delivered through structured wellbeing sessions that blend circle practice, guided discussion, and creative activities. Schools and community groups can choose the delivery model that best suits their needs.
Flexible Delivery Options
Single wellbeing session
One‑term program
Semester program
Full 12‑month wellbeing journey
This flexibility allows schools to integrate the pilot into existing wellbeing frameworks, timetables, and inclusion strategies.
Where Sessions Are Held
All sessions are delivered on school grounds or within community spaces. This ensures accessibility, consistency, and alignment with school wellbeing systems.
Session Structure
Each session includes:
a grounding practice
circle‑based sharing
a guided wellbeing theme
a conscious creative activity
practical tools for emotional regulation
reflection and closing ritual
Themes are age‑appropriate, trauma‑informed, and designed to support girls through the social, emotional, and developmental changes of early adolescence.
Key Outcomes for Girls
By participating in the pilot, girls will:
strengthen their sense of identity and belonging
develop emotional regulation skills
build resilience and confidence
improve communication and relational awareness
feel more connected to peers and school community
gain practical wellbeing tools they can use daily
These outcomes support both individual wellbeing and whole‑school inclusion goals.
Holding Space for All Girls
Holding space is central to the Mainstream Pilot. It means creating an environment where every girl feels safe to show up exactly as she is — seen, heard, and valued.
The pilot supports girls to:
express themselves without judgment
build trust and connection
explore their identity safely
develop emotional literacy
feel supported by peers and facilitators
This approach strengthens wellbeing, inclusion, and school culture.
Delivery Options
Schools and community groups can engage the Mainstream Pilot through:
a single wellbeing session
a one‑term program
a semester program
a full 12‑month wellbeing journey
This allows schools to trial the pilot or embed it as a long‑term wellbeing initiative.