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THE FRAMEWORK BEHIND SO ARE YOU

THE S.A.F.E METHOD

The S.A.F.E Method is underpinned by research consistently showing that when children feel emotionally and psychologically safe, they are more likely to engage in learning, build positive relationships, develop resilience, and reach their full potential.

SAFETY

S

Safe to be exactly who you are

ACTIVATION

A

Move, play, connect & engage

FOUNDATIONS

F

Build confidence that lasts

EMPOWERMENT

E

Step into your strongest self

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FOUR PILLARS, ONE FRAMEWORK

A FRAMEWORK BUILD FOR REAL CHANGE

The S.A.F.E Method is the evidence-informed framework that underpins every SO ARE YOU™ program. It was developed by Jenna Chaffey through years of hands-on experience delivering wellbeing programs to young people across Australia.

Unlike traditional approaches, The S.A.F.E Method combines movement, music, dance, aerobics, rhythm, games, and play with positive reinforcement and psychologically informed methods, creating experiences that engage the whole child, not just the mind.

Through participation, interaction, and shared joy, students build the emotional, social, and physical foundations they need to truly thrive, at school and beyond. The S.A.F.E Method is designed to strengthen the protective factors most strongly linked to positive mental health outcomes in children and young people.

NOT YOUR TYPICAL WELLBEING PROGRAM

​Unlike traditional wellbeing presentations where students sit and listen. The S.A.F.E Method actively engages students through participation, interaction, movement, and shared experiences.

Traditional wellbeing

Sit. Listen. Forget.

✗ Passive delivery

✗ One-size-fits-all approach

✗ Limited engagement or interaction

✗ Short-term impact, quickly forgotten

✗ Often excludes students with different needs

✗ Ticks a box - but doesn't create change

THE S.A.F.E METHOD

Move. Connect. Grow

⚡ Active participation - every student involved

⚡ Tailored to age, ability, and school needs

⚡ Movement, music, games & genuine connection

⚡ Lasting impact - confidence students carry forward

⚡ Fully inclusive, NDIS approved delivery

⚡ Creates real, measurable change in students

IN PRACTICE

WHAT THE S.A.F.E METHOD LOOKS LIKE

Every session is designed to engage, activate, and empower, here's what

students and schools experience.

🎵

Dance & movement

High-energy choreography and free movement that gets every student up, moving, and smiling, regardless of experience or ability.

🎮

Games & play

Purposeful games and play-based activities that build connection, communication, and teamwork in a way that never feels like "learning."

🧠

Mindset moments

Age-appropriate conversations and activities around confidence, self-worth, and how we talk to ourselves, delivered through doing, not lecturing.

🤝

Connection activities

Structured social experiences that naturally build genuine friendships, empathy, and a sense of belonging within the group.

🪩

Music & rhythm

Music is at the heart of every session, it elevates mood, builds energy, and creates shared experiences that students remember long after.

Positive reinforcement

Every student is celebrated. Every effort acknowledged. Our facilitators create an environment where students feel genuinely seen and valued.

WHAT STUDENTS WALK AWAY WITH

💛

Greater confidence

Students feel more confident in themselves, their bodies, and their ability to face challenges.

🤝

Stronger friendships

Genuine peer connections built through shared movement and laughter — not forced group work.

🧘

Emotional tools

Real strategies for managing emotions, stress, and the pressures of school life.

🌟

Sense of belonging

Students feel connected to their school, their peers, and proud of who they are.

READY TO BRING SO ARE YOU 

TO YOUR SCHOOL

Let's find the right program for your students. Book a free consult and

we'll tailor something just for you.

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