PROGRAMS

LIVEN DEADLY PROGRAM

The “Liven Deadly Program” is an immersive cultural practice initiative for New South Wales Department of Education students. Led by Jie Pittman, an esteemed figure in Indigenous culture, this program aims to facilitate a deeper understanding and appreciation of Sydney’s local Aboriginal traditions, dances, songs, and public ceremonies. Through engaging sessions, students will embark on a journey of cultural discovery and collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peers. The program’s culmination will feature an Indigenous-styled ceremony on the school oval (or hall during the wet weather season), inviting the entire school community to share in the experience. By welcoming the “Liven Deadly Program,” the New South Wales Department of Education aims to not only enrich Indigenous students’ understanding of Indigenous culture but also promote harmony and inclusivity within the school community and beyond.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

  • To provide Indigenous students with a meaningful and immersive experience of Indigenous culture.
  • To empower Indigenous & Non-Indigenous students to engage actively in cultural learning and expression through language, songs, dances, and public ceremonies.
  • To foster appreciation and respect for the traditions and practices held in the local Darug community.
  • To develop Indigenous & Non-Indigenous students’ leadership skills and confidence through participating in and hosting public events and ceremonies under the mentorship of experienced practitioners.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

  • Interactive Weekly Sessions
  • Learning Language Local
  • Learning Traditional Songs and Dances
  • Participate in Smoking Ceremonies
  • Public Speaking Mentoring
  • Co-hosting a public Cultural Ceremony

CUSTOMISE

The Liven Deadly program format is customisable, where each term can be focused on targets and outcomes specific to your school needs. We offer numerous options in each school term that align with the New South Wales Department of Education’s Indigenous-inclusive and Indigenous-specific events:

NSW Department of Education Calendar Events

Term 1: World Storytelling Day (W8), Harmony Week (W8 & 9), National Close the Gap Day (W8),

Term 2: ANZAC Day (W1), National Sorry Day (W4), Reconciliation Week (W4 & 5), NAIDOC Week (W10)

Term 3: Education Week (W3) Indigenous Literacy Day (W7 & 8), History Week (W8),  R U Ok day (W8)

Term 4: NSW Indigenous Languages Week (W2), Remembrance Day (W5)           

OTHER PROGRAMS

N.I.C.E CIRCLE (NATIONS IN CULTURAL EXCHANGE)

RESPECT & HONOUR (CORRECTIVE SERVICES)

TEAM BUILDING

WORKPLACE WELLNESS