SHINE Academy for Girls

Search

Melbourne,

April 3, 2025 7:15 pm

Kate Craven, mother of Steph, aged 12, OLSH

Over the past few weeks, I have seen Steph develop into a calmer, more co-operative and open young lady. There is no tension or frustration around us and that feels great!

All of this is thanks to you!

Melissa, you truly are a remarkable woman. Last night, during the graduation, it was so apparent that you are saving dozens of young people from going through what can be perceived as torture during their school years. Not only that, you are developing them to be better adults, parents, leaders, spouses, co-workers and humanitarians.

I have no doubt that for many of these children, had your program not been made available to them, that they would suffer through the most important developmental part of their lives – allowing themselves to be subjects of bullies and narcissists throughout their lives.

Bullying is at epidemic levels around the world and it makes my blood boil that little seems to be done. It all seems to be “talk” and no real action.

I wish that there were 1,000 of you, so that your program could be run across the country.

You are very, very special.