Lights, camera… let’s get a little dramatic! 🎬✨

Join us for a fun-filled Drama & Theatre Day led by experienced theatre legend Nathalie Cotte from Creative Connections.

Throughout the day, participants will explore the world of drama through theatre games, improvisation, character creation, movement, storytelling and plenty of laughs. Whether they love being centre stage or would rather start out quietly behind the scenes, everyone will be encouraged to participate at their own pace and in a way that feels comfortable for them.

Drama is a fantastic way to naturally build confidence, communication, self-expression, creativity, teamwork and social skills — without it feeling like work!

🎭 Theatre games & activities

🎬 Improvisation & character play

✨ Creativity & self-expression

🤝 Teamwork & social connection

😂 Plenty of fun and laughs

🥪 Food and activities included

📍 Location: Kallangur Community Hall

🚗 Door-to-door pick up and drop off can also be arranged.

## Risk Details

* Slips, trips or falls within the community hall, stage areas, entryways, toilets or surrounding outdoor spaces

* Minor injuries during drama games, movement activities or physical theatre exercises, including bumps, collisions, strains or falls

* Collision with other participants, furniture, props or equipment during movement-based activities

* Injury or misuse associated with props, costumes or theatre equipment used throughout the day

* Emotional discomfort, embarrassment or anxiety when participating in performance, improvisation, role-play or group activities

* Sensory overload due to noise, music, group activities, lighting, movement or an unfamiliar environment

* Participant feeling pressured or uncomfortable performing in front of others

* Challenging behaviours or interpersonal conflict between participants

* Participant leaving the designated activity area without notifying staff

* Allergic reactions or dietary concerns associated with lunch, snacks or other food provided

* Medical event or participant becoming unwell during the program

* Emergency evacuation of the community hall

* Risks associated with vehicle transport for participants using door-to-door pick up and drop off

## Potential Repercussions

* Minor injuries including cuts, bruises, bumps, strains or sprains

* Emotional distress, embarrassment, anxiety, withdrawal or dysregulation

* Sensory overload requiring a break or withdrawal from an activity

* Conflict between participants or behavioural escalation

* Allergic reaction requiring first aid or medical attention

* Participant becoming temporarily separated from the group

* Illness or injury requiring parent/guardian collection

* Serious incident requiring first aid or emergency medical assistance

## Alternative Options

* Participants may observe an activity before choosing whether to join

* Alternative roles can be offered for participants who do not wish to perform in front of the group

* Participation in quieter or less physically active theatre activities

* Access to a quiet or low-sensory space for breaks where required

* Modified drama and movement activities based on individual abilities, confidence and support needs

* One-on-one support for participants requiring additional assistance, where arranged

* Participants may opt out of individual activities without being excluded from the remainder of the program

## Strategies to Reduce Risk

* Ensure participant profiles, medical information, allergies, individual risk assessments, emergency contacts and relevant consent forms are reviewed prior to attendance

* Maintain appropriate staff-to-participant ratios based on individual support needs

Activities to be facilitated by experienced theatre facilitator Nathalie Cotte from Creative Connections*, with Marching Forward staff providing participant support and supervision

* Conduct a safety briefing and establish clear expectations and boundaries at the beginning of the program

* Inspect the activity space prior to commencement and ensure walkways and performance areas are clear of unnecessary hazards

* Ensure props, costumes and equipment used during activities are appropriate and safe for participants

* Provide appropriate supervision during movement-based games and physical theatre activities

* Adapt physical activities according to individual mobility, ability and confidence

* Encourage participants to work within their own comfort levels and abilities

* Participation in performance, improvisation and role-play activities is encouraged but not forced

* Provide alternative ways to participate, including observing, helping with props, contributing ideas or taking a behind-the-scenes role

* Monitor participants for signs of anxiety, embarrassment, sensory overload, fatigue, illness or dysregulation

* Provide access to breaks and quieter areas where required

* Establish clear behavioural expectations around personal space, respectful communication and appropriate physical interaction

* Review known food allergies and dietary requirements before providing lunch or snacks

* Establish clear supervision zones and procedures for participants accessing toilets or leaving the main activity space

* Ensure staff have access to first aid equipment, charged communication devices, emergency contacts and relevant participant information

* Where Marching Forward provides transport, participants will be transported in accordance with organisational transport and vehicle safety procedures

* Follow Kallangur Community Hall emergency and evacuation procedures if required

* Adapt, pause or discontinue activities where staff or the facilitator determine that continued participation presents an unacceptable risk to a participant or others