Engaging young people through real stories, music and meaningful conversations about bullying, online safety, resilience and wellbeing.
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Kindergarten/Pre-primary–Year 3 | 60 minutes
A fun, interactive introduction to understanding bullying, staying safe online, building resilience and looking out for one another. This session will use music and sing-alongs, video, games, participation and prizes while keeping the key messages clear and age appropriate.
Years 4–6 | 90 minutes
A powerful, engaging program about physical, verbal, social and cyberbullying; online safety; the impact of words and choices; resilience; mental wellbeing and thriving. It will explore treating others as we would want to be treated, paying attention to positive self-talk, and seeing ourselves and others from a different perspective.
Each secondary presentation runs for 90 minutes. They share the themes of bullying and relationships, digital life and safety, and thriving and resilience, but the stories and examples will be tailored to the year group.
Years 7–8 | 90 minutes
The power of words, treating others well, bullying, online choices, resilience and belonging. Music and real-life stories will help students see the effect their actions can have on others and on themselves.
Years 9–10 | 90 minutes
A more mature and emotionally powerful presentation about the consequences of words and actions, social media and gaming, thinking before posting, online risks including sextortion, and knowing where to seek help. It will also emphasise that young people can change direction, recover from setbacks, develop a more positive perspective and make new choices.
Years 11–12 | 90 minutes
The core themes applied to life beyond school: further study, work, relationships, workplace bullying, mental wellbeing, setbacks and the responsibilities and opportunities of adulthood. Students should leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of where they can turn for support.
The presentation can start an important conversation. Giving young people time afterwards to ask questions, reflect and connect can help take that conversation further.
Some of the most meaningful conversations happen after a presentation finishes—when students have had time to reflect and feel ready to ask a question or speak to someone. The Hangout Conversation provides an optional, facilitated follow-on where young people can explore the messages from their session, ask questions and connect with trusted adults in a welcoming environment. We particularly encourage schools to consider this option for Years 4–6 and Years 9–10. It can also be discussed for other year groups.
Sharing a meal creates a natural opportunity to slow down, talk, listen and get to know one another. A shared lunch or sausage sizzle can form part of this experience, helping students continue the conversation beyond the presentation.
This is an optional add-on, arranged with each school. Timing, group size, catering, staffing and any additional costs are confirmed during planning. School wellbeing staff and appropriately qualified counsellors are involved in planning and delivery, with support arrangements agreed in advance. Students are welcome to listen and participate without sharing personal experiences.
Leaving school brings exciting possibilities—and plenty of questions. Designed for Years 11–12, Breaking Bread: The Next Chapter is an optional dinner or evening gathering that creates space to talk about life beyond school. Over a shared meal, students can explore further study, entering the workforce, changing friendships, independence, wellbeing and the opportunities and challenges of adult life.
A special guest speaker or performer can bring another perspective to the evening through personal stories, conversation or music. Guest involvement is agreed with the school and is subject to availability and budget.
Available by discussion as an optional extension to a senior school program. The gathering may take place later on the presentation day or on a separately agreed date. Venue, timing, catering, supervision, wellbeing support, guest involvement and additional costs are confirmed with the school.
When a school, council or community partners with Hangout Impact, they support engaging programs for young people today and help us work towards something bigger. Income from our programs and events helps sustain The Hangout and supports the development of our proposed Youth Retreat Centres, Hangout Pathways properties and future youth initiatives. Our aim is to create more places where young people can reconnect, belong and thrive.
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