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“How do I speak to my child about suicide?” Providing children with accurate, age-appropriate information about suicide in an open and safe environment
Broaching the topic of suicide with your children is undeniably challenging. On average in Australia, nine people die by suicide each day. For young Australians, suicide remains the leading cause of death, and research shows that 1 in 13 young people...
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Celebrating 40 years of innovative educational theatre
In 1983, two educators set out to create a theatre company that would not only entertain and delight young audiences, but would also tackle some of the major social issues of the time, including bullying, violence, and physical and emotional...
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“I’m Here to Hear”: How to Get Your School Involved in R U OK?Day 2023
Each year we join Australian schools in celebrating R U OK?Day. Our programs encourage students to support each other in meaningful ways and stay connected with their communities, families, teachers, classmates and friends. On Thursday the 14th of September we’re...
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‘Growing Connections’: The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence 2023
The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (the NDA) is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools. This year the NDA will be held on the 18th of August and the theme is ‘Growing Connections’. The theme reflects...
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‘Wired’: What schools are saying about our new mental health program for high school students
Loneliness, anxiety, stress, depression and cyberbullying – these are some of the most pressing issues facing Australian young people. We’ve created a performance that empowers students with practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges and build more positive,...
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Join us in Supporting Safer Internet Day 2023: Connect. Reflect. Protect.
Safer Internet Day is a global event dedicated to creating a safer online world for everyone. Tuesday 7 February 2023 marks the 20th Safer Internet Day. We’ll be reflecting on how the internet has changed over the last two decades...
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Inspiring and empowering school theatre performances: Brainstorm Productions 2023
Brainstorm’s 2023 season is now in full swing! We’ve just wrapped up three weeks of intense rehearsals in Northern NSW and our first teams of actors are heading off to share their performances with schools. Raphael and Jake are performing...
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Adults supporting young people to thrive: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Adolescence is a peak time for developmental change – physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. In addition to these changes, young people may also be managing significant environmental and circumstantial stress from school, worries about their identity and future, peer pressure...
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