Positive body image

A strengths-based program supporting young people to explore body image, media influences and appearance pressures while building confidence and a healthier relationship with their bodies.

Primary School · Secondary School · Parents & Carers · Professional Development

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About the program

Imagine Me supports young people to explore body image, appearance pressures and the influences that shape how they think and feel about their bodies.

Through a strengths-based approach, students develop media literacy, challenge gender stereotypes and unrealistic appearance ideals, and build skills that support confidence, self-worth and a positive relationship with their bodies.

Content is tailored for Primary and Secondary School students, with age-appropriate discussions and activities that become more complex as students progress through year levels.

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What children learn

Primary School

Students explore age-appropriate foundations for positive body image, including:

Recognising and challenging appearance ideals
Gender stereotypes
Celebrating individual differences
Understanding influences on body image
Messages from the online world
Gratitude and appreciation for their bodies
Help-seeking

Secondary School

Students explore:

Challenging appearance ideals and unrealistic media messages
Recognising how bodies, food, shape and recreation are portrayed
Gender stereotypes and social expectations
Media literacy and social media influences
Appearance pressures and self-confidence
Appreciating bodies for what they can do, rather than how they look
Self-care and care for others
Help-seeking

Program options

Imagine Me is tailored to different ages and audiences. Explore the program options below, including session length, format and key learning areas.

Student Programs

Primary & Secondary School

Age-appropriate sessions supporting students to develop a positive relationship with their bodies, challenge appearance pressures and build media literacy and self-confidence.

Primary School

Foundation–Year 2
3 × 1-hour sessions

Years 3–4
4 × 1-hour sessions

Years 5–6
5 × 1-hour sessions

Key learning areas include:

Body image and appearance ideals
Gender stereotypes
Celebrating individual differences
Media and online influences
Gratitude and body appreciation
Help-seeking

Secondary School

Years 7–12
5 × 1-hour sessions

Key learning areas include:

Body image and appearance pressures
Media literacy and social media influences
Gender stereotypes
Challenging unrealistic appearance ideals
Building self-worth and confidence
Appreciating what our bodies can do
Self-care and care for others
Help-seeking

Parents & Carers

Primary & Secondary School

1-hour workshop

A practical workshop supporting parents and carers to understand the influences on body image and help children and young people develop a healthier, strengths-based relationship with their bodies.

Topics include:

Understanding disordered eating
Modelling positive body image and healthy eating
Managing body image messages within the family
Gender stereotypes
Celebrating individual differences
Inner voices

The exact content is tailored for parents and carers of either Primary or Secondary School students.

Professional Development

For educators, teachers and professionals

2-hour workshop

Practical training supporting educators to understand the influences on body image and create environments that promote positive body image and wellbeing.

Training can cover:

Understanding disordered eating
Awareness of body needs
Media literacy
Self-esteem enhancement
Responding to internal and external pressures
Skills for children to navigate cognitive dissonance

Content is tailored to the year levels, curriculum and needs of your school or organisation.

Aligned with relevant Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.