Student Public Speaking Workshops
Empowering Voices, Building Confidence, Shaping Futures.
Download Our Free Public Speaking Mini-Lessons
This collection of mini-lessons has been designed by Youth Engagement Project to support and extend the learning from our in-school Public Speaking Workshops. These lessons can also be used as stand-alone classroom resources to help students develop the confidence and communication skills they need to thrive - both in school and beyond.
Public Speaking and Oral Presentation Workshops
Empower your students to find their voice and thrive in any setting with our engaging workshops.
Designed specifically for high school students, these sessions provide invaluable skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
Led by experienced facilitators, our workshops focus on building courage, communication, clarity, and connection. Through interactive activities and tailored coaching, students will learn how to structure compelling arguments, present with poise, and adapt their delivery to engage any audience.
Whether you're preparing students for academic assessments or simply helping them develop lifelong communication skills, these workshops provide the perfect opportunity to inspire, upskill, and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
Ideal for:
VCE Oral Presentation Preparation
Year Level groups looking to enhance their 21st Century learning skills
Debating Teams
General Public Speaking Skill Development
As educators, we are expected to stand and speak in front of our students and colleagues in our day-to-day roles.
For our students, this can be one of the most daunting and stressful experiences of their high school journey, and the same can be said for many adults in the workforce.
75% of people have a fear of public speaking.
If you do the maths, this means that in your class of 25 students, approximately 19 of them (18.75 to be exact) may find the idea of speaking in front of their peers deeply uncomfortable.
Our public speaking and oral presentation workshops are designed to support students to embrace this discomfort, know how to prepare and practice and feel confident and certain in their delivery.
Learn More About Our Workshops:
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Our public speaking and oral presentation workshops are hands-on and interactive. They require students to step out of their comfort zones and embrace their growth zones. Students will practice the soft and hard presenting skills taught throughout the workshop.
Our workshops focus on teaching the 4C Framework of Public Speaking.
The 4C Framework is a model to equip young people with the mindset and skillset for confident, clear, and connected communication.
Courage
Communication
Clarity
Connection
Our workshops empower youth to manage nerves, express themselves authentically, structure ideas with purpose, and engage their audience meaningfully.
Beyond public speaking, the 4C Framework lays the foundation for leadership, self-expression, and confidence.
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Many hard and soft skills will be taught throughout the workshop including:
Effective audience engagement tips and tricks
Mastering non-verbal communication: How to control body, voice and breath
Using the space and hand gestures purposefully and effectively
Building trust and connection with the audience
Management of nerves and self-regulation during presentations
Overcoming Filler Words: Minimising "um," "uh," and other filler words to improve fluency.
Self-Reflection and Growth: Practising self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
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We’re happy to work within your timetable to ensure sessions fit seamlessly into the school day.
Our workshops range from 2-hour sessions through to full-day experiences.
Sessions can be delivered to small groups or scaled up to engage an entire year level.
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Our Youth Engagement Project facilitators and trainers have over 12 years of experience in public speaking, and, as a bonus, they're also experienced teachers. This means you can trust them to know how to meet the needs of your students, and feel confident they will deliver outcomes that support your lessons.
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Workshops are customisable to suit your students’ needs. Get in touch to create a program that works for you and your students.
Let’s help your students stand out with confidence, competence, and a voice that leaves an impact.