Bodies, Bias, and Belonging with MECCA M-POWER

  • Bodies, Bias, and Belonging with MECCA M-POWER

    Girls’ bodies function differently, and education should reflect that reality. Developed with MECCA M-POWER and Dr Stacy Sims, these lesson plans help Australian and Aotearoa teachers confidently teach puberty, menstrual health, nutrition, media bias, and equity in sport. Spanning HPE, English, and Maths for Years 5 -10, these classroom-ready resources are designed to support girls' health, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.

Confidently teach girls’ health and equality

Aligned to the Australian and New Zealand Curricula, students build body literacy along with the knowledge, language, and confidence to challenge stereotypes, bias, and advocate for a fairer world.

Using engaging videos, ready-to-use slides, printable diagrams, and real-world data investigations, these resources support thoughtful education and meaningful conversations about women’s health, wellbeing, and equality.

    Building body literacy, confidence, and advocacy

    These lessons are designed for students of all genders and will support them to:

    🩸 Understand puberty and menstrual health through accurate, stigma-free science
    🥗 Examine how nutrition supports girls’ health and performance
    📰 Identify gender bias in media and everyday language
    📊 Analyse real-world data on gender equity in sport
    📢 Take action for equality through campaigns, advocacy, and awareness activities.

    With thanks to our partners

    MECCA M-POWER is MECCA’s social change initiative advancing gender equality and expanding opportunities for women and girls across Australia and Aotearoa.

    Dr Stacy Sims is a leading exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist with an MSc and PhD. She specialises in female physiology and performance, and is an advocate for improving health outcomes for women and girls.