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The Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association [APATA] is Australia’s uniting body for teachers, educators and industry practitioners working, creating and leading in education in the performing arts. The APATA National Awards Program shines a light on our community’s most inspirational performing arts educators and the significant role they play in the performing arts, and the

Get ready to embark on an exciting new chapter with Wakakirri 2025!  This year, our storytelling theme is “Mind Over Matter: Tales of Inner Strength.” We invite your school to explore powerful stories of resilience, courage, and growth through the art of Story-Dance. Wakakirri is an award-winning performing arts program that promotes student engagement, creativity,

The Very Short Film Festival (VSFF) celebrates Australian stories, showcasing diverse voices and contemporary culture. Finalists enjoy mentoring, flights and accommodation to the Premiere Gala Event and Screening, and the opportunity for your film to tour parts of Australia. Winners also receive awards and cash prizes. VSFF champions new and emerging talent. All genres are

Story Studios Australia runs creative school holiday programs that are all uniquely designed to immerse young writers into worlds, themes, genres, characters and more. You will regularly see epic days of mystery, screenwriting days for teens, days full of magic and fantasy, creative days of mythology, and even collaborations, with past event partners such as Ukiyo,

Special 1-Day Event! Make 2025 a very different year for your school’s writing outcomes. Spend the day with the Founder of Writer’s Toolbox Dr Ian Hunter as he explores the craft of writing and examines how to transform your school writing performance.  Backed by research and proven outcomes, you’ll learn explicit strategies to improve student

Micro-credentials for Classroom Confidence Upskill with purpose. Teach with impact. The Australian Government has funded three free micro-credentials to upskill some of the most important members of our society: our teachers. An Australian Government initiative, Micro-Credentials for Classroom Confidence is a series of three evidence-based, online micro-credentials, designed to upskill school-based educators (teachers, leaders and classroom support staff)

Michael Cassel Group produces the world’s greatest theatrical productions and live entertainment on stages internationally. Michael Cassel Group’s mission is to inspire audiences by offering them the very best live entertainment experiences. The group’s home is based in Sydney, Australia with a global reach where management staff is based in Sydney, Melbourne, New York, London

Sydney’s first and only Butoh training for actors runs out of the Sydney Acting Studio. Training is aimed at developing presence in actors, other performers, martial artists, or anyone with an interest in Butoh. The exercises in workshops are designed to increase sensory, physical, and psychological awareness, improve psycho-physical discipline, and enhance your ability to

Right now, 1.2m young Australians are facing the risk of falling behind in their literacy skills due to disadvantage. Without the proper support, these children are more likely to struggle with reading and communication, limiting their ability to thrive in school and beyond. This is where you can help.  Through The Smith Family’s Let’s Read program, your donation will provide