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THE SOCIAL COMPASS

REAL LIFE B4 REEL LIKES

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Anti-Bullying Program offerings,  navigate social dynamics and patterns and know how to respond! 

Part of Social Compass Series

REAL LIFE B4 REEL LIKES

REAL LIFE B4 REEL LIKES

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Navigate recent changes to social media use and develop awareness around and strategies for conscious, healthy engagement in the future.

Part of Social Compass Series

Free to be

Build student confidence to be themselves in a world that asks them to fit in. A session promoting empowerment, celebration and student capacity.  Part of Social Compass Series

STRONG FEELINGS, INTENTIONAL RESPONSES

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Build capacity to process emotions, improve interactions and respond with awareness, clarity and effectiveness. Part of Crossroads Series

THE GROWTH THAT CHANGE REVEALS

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Separate facts from feelings and see challenges in new ways. Discover practical strategies to adapt, grow, and uncover hidden strengths in uncertain situations. Part of Crossroads Series

THE CONSCIOUS DRIVER Framework

Explore human factors that influence driving. Recognise the human factors that shape decisions, combines wellbeing and professional driver education. Part of Crossroads Series 

NEXT-GEN CHANGE MAKERS

NEXT-GEN CHANGE MAKERS

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Support leaders, teams, groups and student leaders to drive positive change, foster cohesion, clarify values, and implement actionable strategies.

Part of Leadership Series

FAITH FILLED Growth

NEXT-GEN CHANGE MAKERS

Reflect on values and purpose while considering how faith guides, sustains and nourishes the human spirit. Part of Life to the Full Series

BRIDGING THE GAP

Building strong foundations, embracing transition and aiming for full experiences

Part of  Life to the Full Series

New arrivals Boarding

Inspire a culture of unity and support for boarding students. Celebrate strengths, establish routines and create shared experiences that enhance boarding life. 

Can be combined with Leadership Series 

The bigger STORY

For young adults navigating the school into 'life' season. Opening deeper conversations about what it means to be a person when life feels larger, more complex and increasingly your own.

Part of  Life to the Full Series

CUSTOM SESSIONS

Dynamic, interactive sessions tailored to meet student needs. Click picture for topic list. 

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CUSTOM PROGRAM

Who can book?

Teachers, Facilitators, Year Advisors, Wellbeing Leaders, Youth Workers, School Leadership, Religious Education Leaders, Camp Facilitators, Community 

Custom Programs

Dynamic, interactive sessions tailored to meet the current and unique needs of groups or large cohorts. Themes include: Social Media Use, Bullying and Mistreatment (and how to respond), Leadership, Resilience, Mindset shifts, Navigating Change and Challenges, Navigating High School Social and Academic pressures, Changing culture, Building Confidence and more!

Custom Topic List

Custom Built, School Delivered

Bespoke programs created for you - delivered by you! Includes Slides, Program and Student Handout. 

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SCHOOL ESSENTIALS

TOPIC:  Understanding 'driving' factors to safer decisions


SESSION: The Conscious Driver


Ideal for Years 10–12 

  • 60–120 minute session 
  • Delivered at your school 
  • Presented by Natalie Vella & Nick (Skills2Drive) 
  • Suitable for wellbeing, transition and senior student programs
  • Also suitable for road safety initiatives and parents 


Focused on the Person behind the Wheel

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TOPIC: Social Media & Social connections


SESSION: Real Life B4 Reel Likes 


Ideal for Years 7-

  • The Real You: Perception Vs Reality
  • Devices and human needs
  • Digital heart print framework
  • Empathy: The non-digital solution


Focused on The Person behind the Device

TOPIC: Bullying and Social Dynamics


SESSION: The Social Compass


Ideal for Years 7-9

  • Student social pressures
  • Relationship patterns. 
  • Empowered responses


Focused on the person behind the situations

Delivery: Whole School Partnership Available

TOPIC:  Boarding Student Beginnings


SESSION: New Arrivals, Now Boarding!


Ideal for

  • Current and New Boarders
  • Orientation Days or similar


Support boarding students to build a culture of unity and pride within their house community. Celebrate strengths, establish routines and create shared experiences that enhance boarding life!


DELIVERY:  1 session OR Half Day and Full Day options available

TOPIC: Reflection, Growth, Faith 


THEME: Schools Select / Custom Designed


SESSION: Faith Filled 


Ideal for

  • Retreats and Camps
  • Reflection and Pastoral Days


Students recognise the wider faith community they belong to, reflect on their own sense of purpose and values, and explore how leadership can be lived through service, connection and authentic relationships with others.


DELIVERY:  1 session OR Half Day and Full Day options available

TOPIC: Student  / Team Leadership


SESSION: Next-Gen Change Makers


Ideal for

  • SRC Leaders
  • Student Leaders
  • Sport Leaders
  • Students demonstrating leadership qualities 


Inspire positive change, foster cohesion, clarify values, and implement actionable strategies.


DELIVERY:  1 session OR Half Day and Full Day options available

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