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RESILIENCE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

This Program is:

A LIVE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT EXPLORES RESILIENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH. SUPPORTED BY A Q&A AND CURRICULUM-ALIGNED CLASSROOM RESOURCES.

This engaging mental health program for high school students uses live theatre to explore the causes and effects of anxiety and depression associated with exams, relationships and everyday life. It gives practical strategies for maintaining balance, emotional wellbeing, resilience and help-seeking.

Two adolescents with extremes of behaviour, metabolism, hormones, goals and perspectives are spiralling out of control. One into stress and overload, the other into depression.

When their lives collide, they are forced to change course. The audience has the opportunity to see the characters play out alternative paths.

A sophisticated script and contemporary music instantly engages even the most cynical audience.

This innovative mental health program inspires students to take charge of their emotional wellbeing and seek help so they can flourish in this challenging, ever changing world.

“Well worth students missing an hour of HSC class to deal with these issues. Fantastic! Thought provoking! 10/10’ Davidson High School

‘Excellent! Perfectly pitched and delivered. Precisely tackled issues VCE students face. Thank you! 10/10’ Northcote High School

Each high school program includes:

A 50 minute live theatre performance, with themes and outcomes aligned with the curriculum and key wellbeing, bullying and cyber safety frameworks. The actors are young, professional performers who are positive role models for your students.
A 5-10 minute discussion with the students, in which key themes and practical strategies are explored and help-seeking information is provided. Students also have the opportunity to ask the actors questions.
A Teacher Resource Pack, containing:
- Pre-performance resources, including permission slip, newsletter insert, promotional tools, compliance documents and everything else you need to prepare for the day.
- Curriculum-aligned classroom resources, including lesson plans, discussion points, extension activities, worksheets and online resources.
- Promotional A3 colour posters, with the date of your performance as a reminder to students.
Full support from our Booking Coordinators, who are available from 8am to 5pm weekdays to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

The Australian Curriculum: The Arts, HPE, English, Personal & Social Capability, Ethical Understanding.

NSW: PDHPE, Creative Arts (Drama), Life Ready (formally Crossroads)

VIC: Civics and Citizenship, Critical and Creative Thinking, Drama, English, Ethical Capability, Health and Physical Education, Personal and Social Capability.

Also supports: Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, The National Education Initiative (Be You), National Education & the Arts Statement, A National Framework for Health Promoting Schools, National Strategy for Young Australians, National Alcohol Action Plan, National School Drug Education Strategy, National Drug Strategy 2010-2015, National Alcohol Strategy, National Tobacco Strategy, Pastoral Care, Student Welfare, Student Safety, Student Wellbeing, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), Positive Mental Health.

What sort of venue do we need?

An indoor venue with access to electricity. There is no need for any special theatre style venue as the show works best in an open space, with students seated on the floor. A school hall or gym is ideal but we can also use triple classroom areas, libraries etc. Unfortunately due to WHS we cannot use outdoor areas. If you have an unusual venue and would like to discuss it with us please contact our team on 1800 676 224.

What is the cost and how does the minimum fee structure work?

The maximum audience size for this performance is 250. The cost is $7 per student (+GST) with a minimum fee of $850 (+GST) applying when less than 122 students attend. The actor will count the students as they enter the venue. Our office will be email you a tax invoice.

What provisions do you have in place for supporting child safety and wellbeing?

We are a Child Safe Organisation and comply with all aspects of Child Protection and screening in each state and territory. We have Risk Assessments in place and all our actors are trained in WHS, appropriate behaviour in schools, dealing with student disclosures and providing appropriate help-seeking information. Scripts have been researched and developed in consultation with teachers and a Clinical Psychologist.

What will the actor need on the day?

The actor will arrive one hour and fifteen minutes before the performance time to sign in and access the venue. The shows are performed on the floor (preferably NOT a stage) and need a playing space of approximately 4m x 6m. No chairs please. They have all their own equipment.

For more information please go to our FAQ page, or call us on:

1800 676 224