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Tania de Jong AM Speaking & Performing for school communities

Presented by Creative Universe
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Can be tailored
Tania is available for all sorts of special events which require a top class speaker and performer including school & college functions, conferences, launches, opening and closing ceremonies, graduations, concerts.
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Tania de Jong AM inspiring students

Presented by Creative Universe
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Can be tailored
Tania is frequently invited to speak to audiences of 10 to 1000 people including university institutions, schools, colleges, graduation ceremonies, businesses, entrepreneurship clubs, governments & communities.
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Tania de Jong AM Motivating Staff & Building Teams

Presented by Creative Universe
Year Level Suitability 10 - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Can be tailored
Tania speaks and performs around the world inspiring diverse audiences of 10 to 10,000 people ranging from corporate executive teams, boards and entire organisations to universities, hospitals, schools, business and entrepreneurship forums, major events
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Everyone Matters (anti-bullying program) for primary & secondary students

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability P - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration One session - 60 and 90 minutes, flexible to suit your timetable.
Considers how we treat others, what bullying is and the dangers of cyberbullying. Examines the role of bystanders and practical strategies to prevent bullying. Explores the importance of empathy, healthy communication & learning to appreciate difference.
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Bouncing Back - the art of being resilient (Primary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes flexible to suit your timetable.
Through interactive activities, stories and multi-media we provide practical tools to develop resilience - having a growth mindset, problem-solving skills, having gratitude, seeking help and being proactive in helping others.
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Lead The Way - leadership skills for primary & secondary students

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 3 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes (flexible to suit your timetable). We offer a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups.
Examines what leadership is & practical skills to become better leaders. Explores communication skills, trust, role-models, teamwork, empathy and how to make a positive difference as they consider the responsibility they play as a leader in their school.
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Music of the Andes (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability P - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
Inka Marka combines traditional Andean costumes, dance, musical performances and background information to deliver a dynamic and fascinating educational package.
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The Tragic Genius of Mrs. Einstein (VIC)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability 3 - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes
Albert Einstein is widely celebrated as the mind behind the Theory of Relativity - but did you know there was another brilliant physicist working with him?
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Great Mates (Primary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes.
Fitting-in and belonging are the number one goals for kids. Through games, multi-media and activities the Great Mates workshop equips students with the simple tools to initiate, create and maintain friendships that are caring, empathic and trusting.
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More than Skin Deep - discovering true femininity

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes (flexible to suit your timetable). We offer a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups.
Explores issues such as positive self-worth, role-models, negative expectations from others (such as unattainable body image) & confident communication. The workshop aims to challenge stereotypes, encouraging affirmative rites-of-passage to adulthood.
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Community Matters (Primary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability P - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes (flexible to suit your timetable).
Getting along with others isn't always easy! The incursion focuses on working as a member of a community and how we can best cooperate, communicate, appreciate, support others and thrive as part of a team.
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Community Matters (Secondary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes.
Through interactive activities, stories and multi-media we discuss how to create a great community - we explore self-worth, respect, peer pressure and promote being proactive in creating a culture of inclusion. For secondary schools.
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Priority Pursuits - setting & achieving your life goals (Secondary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes flexible to suit your timetable. With a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups
Provides students with the opportunity to develop their priorities in life by examining their ability to make choices, be resilient, grow their skillset, and cultivate what they are passionate about.
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Hit the Ground Running - transition to high school

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 3 - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration One session is between 60 and 90 minutes (flexible to suit your timetable).
Going into secondary school can be stressful. This incursion uses interactive discussion, fun activities, multi-media and practical information to help students to be well prepared including homework skills, cyber-safety, peer-pressure and more.
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The Truth is Longer Than a Lie

Presented by Typefaster Productions
Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes. A panel of industry experts and Q and A, after the play, could run between 20 to 30 minutes or longer depending on school times.
Two teenagers from two very different families, one wealthy, the other welfare dependent, break their silence about child abuse and find traces of hope in the system and each other. A compelling, acclaimed drama about a crucial subject.
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The Resilient Rockstar Show

Presented by Donna-Leigh Perfect
Year Level Suitability K - 6
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 35 minutes (Daycare/Kindergarten) 50-60 minutes (primary schools. Recommended 2 shows prep - year 3 and years 4 -6)

The Resilient Rockstar Show is high energy, interactive, engaging. Sharing stories and tangible tools of resilience in a fun way to help children develop skills they need to build resilience, improve mental health and well-being.

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Colours of Self Regulation

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour
Get ready for fun as we practice Emotional Intelligence through the colour zones. A vital, fun and effective specialist SEL incursion conducive to school culture and each students future emotional intelligence.
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Social Smarts & Problem Solving - (Inclusion & Mental Health Practitioner)

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour
At the forefront of SEL (social & emotional learning) watch the difference this incursion makes to school culture. Logical & systematic social problem solving steps working towards social intelligence and resilience
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The Art of being Resilient (Secondary)

Presented by Values for Life
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration A single session is between 60 and 90 minutes flexible to suit your timetable. With a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups
Through interactive activities, stories and multi-media we provide practical tools to develop resilience - having a growth mindset, problem-solving skills, having gratitude, seeking help and being proactive in helping others.
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DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR DANCE EDUCATORS AND BESPOKE DANCE FILMS

Presented by Australasian Dance Collective
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration Unlimited
THE WAIT IS OVER: AUSTRALASIAN DANCE COLLECTIVE'S DIGITAL SUITE IS LIVE
World-class dance films and a suite of resources for dance educators
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Bollywood Bling

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour incursion

Get ready to be bedazzled! Bling galore. A fabulous vibrant incursion that begins with an exciting performance. Then it's super interactive. Materials included (costumes for teachers opt.).

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The Laneway Theatre visits YOU!

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability P - 9
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minutes

Thanks to Shows for Schools, Tim Ellis can now bring his world class magic and illusions into YOUR school - he'll even saw someone in half!

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Wellbeing Wonderland Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

Discover Calm & Mindfulness in a World of Wonder. A transformative workshop designed to help children find calm, learn self-awareness and self-regulation. We explore a sensory playground, yoga, beginnings of mindfulness and more...

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The Laneway Theatre DELUXE Illusion Show - Live in your school.

Presented by Magic Unlimited
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 45-60 minutes

Australia's favourite magician and owner of The Laneway Theatre finally brings the experience of real magic into your school!

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Framework of Ideas Workshops 2025

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2
Duration 70-minute session
Live, in school workshops curated around each of the four Frameworks: Country, Personal Journeys, Play and Protest.
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Melanesian Infusion (VIC, NSW)

Presented by Cultural Infusion
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1
Duration 50 mins
Melanesian Infusion immerses students in the rich cultural experience of Solomon Islands and the traditional art forms untouched by the outside world.
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dog day

Presented by kaz arts
Year Level Suitability P - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

learn how to look after puppies

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dog day the 4th - test show

Presented by kaz arts
Year Level Suitability P - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

learn how to look after puppies more advanced learn how to look after puppies more advanced

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Leadership - Co-Regulation Skills

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability 5 - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

A fabulous workshop for any Leader! A successful Leader must possess co-regulation skills to successfully navigate a team, group and/or other individual, particularly through challenging times or stressors.

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Middle Eastern Dance Workshop

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - Teachers
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour incursion

Get ready to be bedazzled with a vibrant performance with lots of traditional props then get ready to dance! Super interactive. Lots of Bling Accessories included.

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Othello

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

In this bold reinterpretation of Othello, two actors portray multiple roles, weaving a modern-day investigation of Iago's schemes with themes of racial identity, jealousy, and betrayal.

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Macbeth Undone

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Long after her death, Lady Macbeth is trapped in purgatory, reliving her past and revealing untold truths about her madness, ambition, and toxic relationship with Macbeth.

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Romeo + Juliet

Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Mashed Theatre’s 2025 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet follows two students, Chloe and Dave, as they debate the play's modern relevance, reenacting key scenes to explore its timeless themes of love and conflict.

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Macbeth Undone

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Long after her death, Lady Macbeth is trapped in purgatory, reliving her past and revealing untold truths about her madness, ambition, and toxic relationship with Macbeth.

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Romeo + Juliet

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 9 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Mashed Theatre’s 2025 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet follows two students, Chloe and Dave, as they debate the play's modern relevance, re-enacting key scenes to explore its timeless themes of love and conflict.

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Toxic: An Anti-Vaping Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Toxic follows 15-year-old Edgar through peer pressure, toxic relationships, and risky choices, showing how small actions spiral into life-changing events. A powerful play that sparks conversations on youth and responsibility.

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Bully: An Anti-Bullying Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Bully follows Drew, a timid teen, and her imaginary friend Clive as they navigate school bullying and insecurities. A powerful two-actor performance about resilience, self-identity, and inner strength.

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Teenager: A Well-Being Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

Teenager follows Jamie and Alex as they navigate mental health, self-identity, and societal pressure. Through art and music, they fight for authenticity in a world that demands conformity.

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Blocked: A Cyber-Safety Show

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

"Blocked" is a gripping cyber safety play from Mashed Theatre. It follows Alyssa, a social media influencer, as her rise to fame brings dangers, exploring the dark side of digital notoriety and personal security.

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Pressure: A modern re-telling of 'The Crucible' and '1984'

Presented by Mashed Theatre & Films
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 50 minutes + 10 minute Q&A

In PRESSURE, a modern retelling of The Crucible and 1984, two students battle surveillance, social manipulation, and fear of cancellation in a dystopian school where conformity is brutally enforced.

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The Tempest/Hag-Seed Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).
Watch the play and analysis live on stage, perfect for those studying the text.
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Othello Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).

Unlock the story, characters and dramatic structures of Othello live on stage through scene work and critical analysis.

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The Merchant of Venice Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration 150 minutes (including a 15-minute interval and Q&A).
A unique and thrilling opportunity for students to dissect and discuss the formidable play.
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The Crucible Symposium

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability 7 - 12
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration 150 minutes (including 15 minute interval and Q&A).

Watch Arthur Miller's The Crucible performance symposium which dissects key scenes, themes, characters and language live on stage.

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Richard III

Presented by Seymour Centre
Year Level Suitability 10 - 12
Venue: Seymour Centre
Duration Approximately 150 minutes including a 20-minute lecture, 15-minute interval and a 15-minute optional post-show Q&A.

A lecture and play of Shakespeare's Richard III as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth I.

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Mindfulness & Yoga

Presented by Workshops That Work
Year Level Suitability K - 12
Avail.: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
Duration 1 hour

Discover Calm & Mindfulness in a World of Wonder. A transformative workshop designed to provide children with tools for focus, relaxation and self regulation.

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