PERFORMANCE AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Total Focus Australia is very active in the school system , recently hosting a Youth Career Scripted Performance entitled A Passionate Life at the Laycock Street Theatre located in Gosford . This was promoted by the Department of Education and the Prime Minister of Australia ’ s Department who personally requested the Federal Member to attend on his behalf as he was overseas .
We focus heavily on motivational concepts to firstly motivate and inspire youth , and then let them know that anything is possible .
“ A Passionate Life ” was set up to inspire youth to “ want ” a great life and push through any barrier to get it .
Hence , evolved :
“ A PASSIONATE LIFE ”
This event hosted 6 career specialist speakers , humorous scripted pieces of theatre ( career related that demonstrated the challenges that youth face ), music ( a young concert pianist ) and dance .
Guest speakers and artists ( to name but a few ) included :
Frida Hristofski , President of the Professional Association for Learning Support Annette Guterres , Secretary / Treasurer of the Professional Association for Learning Support Jillian Zocher , Director of Decoding Dyslexia Kim McLoughry , CEO of Regional Youth Support Services Naomi Pearce , Director of Total Focus Australia Carter de Wilde , Queensland Youth of the Year 2016 Jessica Atkins , Youth Citizen of the year 2016
With Performances by :
The Nikki Webster Dancers , Helen O ’ Grady Drama Academy actors And the Gosford Musical Society Choir
This event was sponsored by the local radio station STAR 104.5