Our Programmes

Eight interconnected programmes, each meeting children and families where they are — physically, developmentally, and emotionally.

1. Physical Education Partnership

With Flip-flops Gymnastics (40 years established, 2,500+ students weekly). Weekly sessions for children with autism, deaf children, and children from abusive backgrounds, ages 2+. Builds coordination, confidence, and trauma release in a safe environment.

2. Movement & Dance Play

An extension of Physical Education using tactile rhythm and SASL storytelling through movement for deaf children, and sensory-regulating movement for children with autism.

3. ConnectKids

Structured sensory play for children on the autism spectrum. Predictable, low-stimulation sessions led by facilitators trained in autism-specific approaches, with families coached to extend play at home.

4. DeafWorld

Play and communication in South African Sign Language for deaf children from the earliest possible age, with hearing parents trained alongside their children so language access starts at home.

5. Nothando

“Mother of love” (isiZulu/isiXhosa) — trauma-informed play for children who have experienced GBV, abuse, or neglect, including children displaying harmful sexual behaviour. Built on the premise that children heal through play, not talk therapy alone.

6. Family Support & Reunification

Monthly support groups, parenting workshops, peer mentorship, perpetrator rehabilitation for those genuinely seeking change, and family counselling/reunification where safe.

7. GBV Prevention & Response

School-based peer education, safe spaces for survivors, community dialogue breaking cultural silence around incest (KZN/EC/FS focus), bystander intervention training, coordinated response with police, courts, and social services.

8. Systems Navigation & Advocacy

Helping families access what they’re entitled to: school enrolment, social grants, health services, alternative care placements, and legal support for abuse cases.

Arts & Sports Development

Gymnastics, deaf sports, Special Olympics, music, drama, visual arts — so children are known for their talents, not just what happened to them.