Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

Free Debate were once again involved in the broader leadership program run by the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights (AMWCHR). Working within a context of a broader program aimed at empowering young Lebanese Alawites, participants worked in small groups with trainers, receiving individual feedback on speeches after a lengthy discussion on high impact manner. Speech topics focused around change in the community, with participants choosing to speak on topics ranging from the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme to residency status rights. Trainers were thrilled to return to the centre, and look forward to working with the AMWCHR soon!

Free Debate at Camberwell and Auburn High Schoool

Free Debate has concluded two separate programs run in conjunction with Foundation Boroondara. Each program consisted of three sessions. At Camberwell High School, this program involved around ten students, and was aimed at developing students from a variety of public speaking background levels. Students examined the mechanics of developing a high-impact speech from beginning to end, delivering a number of speeches across the week with marked improvements. At the newly opened Auburn High School, students delivered speeches and were offered constructive criticism, as well as being encouraged to consider how their public speaking skills could be applied in their community. All students rose to the challenges presented exceptionally well, presenting thoughtful and considerate speeches on a variety of topics.