This event originally scheduled to take place on Friday 23 July was postponed in response to current health advice and restrictions on public events.  Ticket bookers will be contacted shortly.

Find out more about our response to Covid-19 here.

What makes a good speech? How can you bring new insight to well-worn topics, and use the power of public speaking to…

Roses are red
Violets are blue
The OutLoud slam is coming for you!

The OutLoud poetry slam returns for its 2021 grand final, and thankfully the finalists have rhyming skills far beyond our own! In this special event, OutLoud finalists will perform original poetry and spoken word pieces. The annual competition has three categories for secondary school students: Years 7–8…

Fast fashion, video games, feminism, equality – these are just some of the subjects Victorian teens tackled at the finals of this year's VCAA Plain English Speaking Award (PESA). But why are public speaking skills worth honing? What goes into a killer speech? And what makes social justice the topic of choice for so many teens who have something to…

Lockdown has been tough for many teens – missing milestones, dealing with school and family stresses and separated from friends. Let’s be honest, it’s been a struggle.

At this online event, we'll talk frankly about self-care strategies during Covid-19 and beyond. How have teens been looking after themselves, and each other, during this surreal and difficult time?

Hosted by Lucy…