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    • Secondary School Intensive Program

    Youth Choices intensive programs assist in creating a ‘ripple effect’ that triggers meaningful discussion about an issue, chosen by the participants, across the schools’ wider community. Using internationally recognised Forum Theatre, issues explored include topics such as bullying, sexuality, drug abuse, discrimination, mental illness and gaming addiction.

    Program structure

    Youth Choices facilitators work with students twice weekly over a ten-week term to navigate concerns and develop coping strategies and solutions for a relevant issue.

    Programs culminate in a hard-hitting performance triggering meaningful discussion about the chosen issue amongst the school or youth group’s wider community.

    Backed by Research

    Studies undertaken by Edith Cowan University Child Health Promotion Research Centre in 2014, and further external evaluations since, have consistently found that the benefits for students, teachers and schools who take part are many, including changes in knowledge, attitude and behaviour among students, and improvements in peer and teacher-relationships.

    What Next?

    To find out more or book, please contact us below

    (08) 9272 0002
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    Overview

    Sometimes adolescent challenges require a deeper focus. This is where our Secondary School Intensives program can help shape positive social change.

    Running Time: 10 weeks

    To find out more or book, please contact us below

    (08) 9272 0002
    Email Us

    Why choose our Youth Choices programs

    In the high-pressure world of secondary school, traditional ‘instruction’ rarely leads to behavioural change. Our Youth Choices suite uses ‘Forum Theatre’ – an evidence-based methodology where students become active participants in the narrative. By allowing teens to stop the action and trial different solutions to issues like consent, substance use, and mental health, we provide a rehearsal space for life. This ‘theatre of the oppressed’ style engagement is proven to increase retention and empower students to find their own voice.

    We don’t shy away from the hard conversations. Our programs are developed in consultation with subject matter experts and Western Australian youth to ensure the scenarios reflect the actual lived experiences of today’s teenagers. Choosing Youth Choices means providing your school with a high-impact, peer-led experience that challenges prejudices, builds emotional intelligence, and equips young adults with the ethical framework to navigate adulthood safely.