The program follows structured development, starting with Beach wrestling which currently has the lowest injury rate of any contact sport in Australia. Participants are taught to ensure their safety and that of their fellow participants.

The game requires self control and cooperation between people. While many players may personally dislike each other they learn very quickly that their own success and growth depend on the rest of the group. This teaches them to accept different ideas and personality traits, overcome defeat and negative conditions and that "nice" is not always best for them.

Some players and coaches fall into this trap as it can provide a quick, easy win. This doesn't last long and these players quickly discover that the calm, skilled wrestler will take advantage of emotional outbursts and unchecked aggression, using skills and the environment to their advantage. The end result is that the young person develops tools to regulate their emotions, control their aggression and self manage the situation.

In the Safe Together program we deal with Beach Wrestling, so all that is needed is shorts/leggings and a T-shirt/rash vest. Your child will receive a T-shirt on day 1 of the camp, but we strongly recommend a spare or 2.

Absolutely! This is a game that can be played by almost anyone. The Safe Together program is part of Beat Aussie Streets Youth Programs (BASYP) and actually offers the widest range of opportunities for practice and competition!

It is a game and a sport. Safe Together is all about making friends and having fun. Everyone is encouraged to play, referee and even try being a corner coach. There is no formal competition in the Safe Together program only fun social games, so "no" you don't have to play if you don't want to however the chances are your new mates will eventually drag you into having a go at least once. What are friends for right?

The Safe Together program focuses on 4 key areas (Connections, Acceptance, Resilience and Critical thinking), all wrestlers develop these areas over the course of years however the Safe Together program actively highlights them. Most people find a number of other benefits such as work ethic, emotional regulation, teamwork and communication skills however this is greatly dependant on the individual's pathway within the sport

The Safe Together program is designed for the absolute beginner. Participants begin with Beach wrestling (the simplest and safest type in our experience) and provided with a structured approach which helped develop some of Australia's best. Experienced participants on the program are encouraged to share different ideas, games and skills they have from their cultures/background or experience. They all work as a team to improve each other, understanding that their personal growth depends on others in the group growing as well.

Yes there are. In the Safe Together program we don't have competitions so match ups are usually just for fun and development.

The Safe Together facilitator program is designed to enable anyone to gain the skills and knowledge to get a team started in their community. It is important to be aware however that being a parent coach is challenging for the parents and the young person. Give this very serious thought and speak to your young person first!

Not an issue, the Safe Together program has protocols in place for all of these situations. Sick - Do not train, rest and recover, just let us know. Injured - See your GP or specialist and ask for a detailed outline of what you have done and what you cannot do "ACL injury, no lower body exercises". This may mean a change in how you participate however you will definitely still be involved. YOU MUST HAVE A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE. Fasting - Tell us and the "why", we will monitor you during the day and ensure you keep within safe limits, again you will still be involved you just may not be able to go at the same pace as you would like. Period pain - Tell us, it is no issue we just need to know how it impacts you and what support you will need.

Yes, Safe Together is designed to promote sharing of ideas and experiences. Participants actually experience specifically designed variations of wrestling developed for people with conditions and learn how to referee matches with those people involved. Coaches undertake specific training as part of the course with BASED coaches often learning AUSLAN and doing additional studies to support players with challenges.

It happens. At all camps we have an area set aside if people need time to de-stress. We also have our mascots (Frank, Baz & Posco) who can be prevailed upon when things get a bit challenging. Frank and Posco are especially helpful when you are feeling overwhelmed, want to ask for help but don't know how? you can simply grab Frank or Posco depending on what it is and go see someone (coach or player). It's all perfectly fine, we've all had bad days and we get it.

The program does provide qualifications as Copper coach and Referee 1. BASED does hire coaches and referees for camps and events. However the main goal is for coaches to start teams in their local communities. These will be assisted and supported by BASED wrestling and Beat Aussie Streets Youth Programs.