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Dialogues @ School

Be part of a simple, innovative program to help students address arguably the biggest problem we face as a society and as individuals - the growing inability to have productive, civil discussions about all the other problems we face. 

Better discussions = a brighter future!

Dialogues @ School is a significant civic and pedagogic initiative to promote civil discourse, helping students to:

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THINK INDEPENDENTLY

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SPARK
 CURIOSITY

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REASON SOCIALLY

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DISAGREE BETTER

HOW D@S WORKS

D@S is an annual, non-competitive discussion event arranged by each participating school, with guidance and support from The Brisbane Dialogues.

 The essentials are:

● A panel of 3-5 students

● A moderator, equipped with our toolkit

● An audience

● Around 90 minutes of event time

NO cost, and flexible format to suit your school

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A Quick-Start Guide for School Leaders

Our quick-start guide for school leaders explains the program in simple steps and highlights the benefits of fostering open dialogue among students. Download the guide today and see how your school can thrive with Dialogues @ School.

Our Schools Program.

Schools conduct their own dialogue events on a
youth-focused topic, with guidance and support from
The Brisbane Dialogues

Dialogues are held between student panellists and a moderator provided or briefed by The Brisbane Dialogues

Each school produces a recording or summary of their event, from which a report on “The Voice of Youth” and a highlights package is produced

“The Voice of Youth” report and highlights video of the series are publicised and presented to parliaments by students

BENEFITS OF DIALOGUES @ SCHOOL

HELPS STUDENTS:

Think critically

Reason socially

Group solutions 

Find their voice

HELPS SCHOOLS:

Boost critical thinking efforts

Expand public speaking offering

Promote humanities

Build school community

DON'T LET YOUR SCHOOL MISS OUT

"We hope the Dialogues @ School program becomes a staple in our school calendar each year"

Welcome to Dialogues @ School, the program that helps Schools thrive.

Our program provides schools with a supportive environment where students can learn and grow. By joining us, your school can give students the opportunity to develop important communication and life skills and a platform to build school communities, by involving parents and community figures, as well as teachers and students.

 

Join our program today and start seeing the benefits of better communication, stronger friendships, and more fulfilling lives.

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Second Series 2023/24 topic

Could AI improve education for all?

Welcome to Dialogues @ School, a program designed to promote critical thinking and meaningful conversation among students. We believe that discussing current topics is an essential tool for personal growth and societal change. Our program provides a safe and inclusive environment for students from diverse backgrounds to engage with each other and spark innovative ideas. Our next subject is “Could AI improve education for all?” – a topic we believe will generate thought-provoking debate and encourage students to think outside the box. Join us and let your voice be heard!

Program Sponsors.

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Become a sponsor from $1,000 to help us take Dialogues @ School to regional and remote schools - see prospectuses for universities, schools, companies and donors.

Inaugural Series 2022 

The inaugural program in 2022 was conducted in 13 schools from Townsville to Sydney and each one was a stimulating, high-energy, civil discussion on What’s Wrong With TikTok?!  A Report on the Voice of Youth on the topic was presented by students to the Speaker of the Queensland Parliament

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