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Real Moments

Real moments from real sessions.

No stock photos and no staging. This is what a session in Canberra actually looks like — the circle of chairs, the quiet writing, the values nobody usually says out loud, and the goodbyes at the end.

Before anyone arrives.

A facilitator standing in front of a projected slide reading No phones, No judgement, Be kind, while participants listen — The three agreements that make the room safe.

A wide view of young people seated in a semicircle of chairs facing a facilitator — Chairs in a circle. No back row.

Prem, the founder, sitting on a stool and speaking to the group — The part of the story people usually leave out.

A row of young people seated and listening during a session — Listening — the part nobody posts about.

A young person resting their chin on their hand, listening closely — When somebody says the thing you were afraid to.

A young person leaning over a table, writing a reflection in pencil — Writing something true, for your eyes only.

A row of young people writing on clipboards during a reflection exercise — Three sentences, as if you were your own best friend.

A young person speaking into a microphone while the group listens — Saying it out loud is the brave bit.

A facilitator crouching to talk with a small group of seated participants — Small groups, where the real conversations happen.

Two participants standing and talking one to one — One to one. No audience.

A participant holding a card reading Hard Work during a values exercise — Hard work.

A participant holding a card reading Accountability while talking with a facilitator — Accountability.

A participant holding a card reading Peace during the values exercise — Peace.

Three participants holding cards reading Discipline, Understanding and Generosity — Discipline. Understanding. Generosity.

Four participants holding cards reading Trust, Discipline, Bravery and Peace — Trust. Discipline. Bravery. Peace.

A facilitator in a branded t-shirt handing worksheets to seated participants — Everything is provided. Just bring yourself.

Two participants hugging at the end of a session — Goodbyes that do not feel like endings.

A group photo of participants and facilitators at the end of a session in Canberra — Strangers that morning.

Your turn

The next one of these photos could have you in it.

Sessions are free, held in Canberra, and open to 16–22 year olds. You don't need to be ready — just willing to find out.

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