Understanding You, Understanding Me
Overview
Understanding You, Understanding Me is a wellbeing-aligned program that builds empathy, respect and confidence without feeling like a lecture. Students engage with stories and guided conversation, then take part in a creative activity that helps them reflect on identity, difference and the impact of everyday choices. The focus is practical. Better language, safer peer culture, and clear ways to include others across the whole school community.
Perfect for
Years 5 to 12. Anti-bullying priorities, respectful relationships, transition cohorts, and schools wanting a wellbeing-aligned program that still feels academically rich.
What students take away
Better language for respect, improved confidence in inclusive behaviour, and a clearer understanding of how to support others, even when experiences differ from their own.
Program Plan
Introduction | Overview of program, history of Qtopia Sydney and the importance of community spaces | 20 minutes |
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Exhibition Tour | Guided tour of the exhibitions | 45 minutes |
Drama-based Activity | Activity that encourages students to reflect on how activism has changed, and what they can do now | 20 minutes |
Legacy Gift | Discussion on the importance of inclusivity and empathy, creation of gift that promotes these themes | 50 minutes |
Conclusion | Group discussion about the meaning of living authentically, and reflection on how to grow into the next generation of leaders | 15 minutes |
Quick facts
Alignment: Wellbeing-aligned. Duration: 2.5 hours.
Availability: Metro excursion at Qtopia Sydney.
Pricing: $15 per student + GST (minimum spend $300 + GST for 20 students).
Capacity: up to 60 students.
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