Identity, Community, Connection
Overview
Identity, Community, Connection is a high-energy program that turns big ideas into real skills. Through guided exhibition learning and facilitated discussion, students explore identity, belonging and leadership, then practise respectful conversations and everyday ally behaviours they can use back at school. It starts through our lens and quickly opens into theirs, helping every student connect the learning to their own community and values. Thoughtful, practical, and genuinely engaging.
Perfect for
Years 7 to 12 cohorts, student leadership groups, wellbeing initiatives, inclusive education priorities, and schools wanting a strong foundation program before a day of significance.
What students take away
A stronger sense of belonging, practical ways to include others, and clearer confidence to lead with kindness. Students practise how to disagree respectfully, speak up safely, and make space for difference.
Program Plan
Introduction | Overview of program, history of Qtopia Sydney and the importance of community spaces | 15 minutes |
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Exhibition Tour | Guided tour of the exhibitions | 45 minutes |
Case Studies | Case studies focused on stories found within the exhibitions and group presentation | 45 minutes |
Guest Speaker | Discussion on the speaker's journey of understanding their identity and finding their community | 30 minutes |
Legacy Gift | Discussion on the importance of inclusivity and empathy, creation of gift that promotes these themes | 30 minutes |
Conclusion | Group discussion about the importance of community, and reflection on how to grow into the next generation of leaders | 15 minutes |
Quick facts
Alignment: Curriculum-linked. Duration: 3 hours (can be adjusted).
Availability: Metro excursion at Qtopia Sydney.
Pricing: $20 per student + GST (minimum spend $400 + GST for 20 students).
Capacity: up to 60 students.
Curriculum links include PDHPE, Legal Studies, History, Society and Culture, and Family and Community Studies.
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