Workshop for boys

Changing Culture

Examining the influence of banter on young male relationships, the importance of individuality, and creating a more inclusive culture.

Australia has long celebrated mateship as a foundation of our culture, built on trust, loyalty, and shared experiences. However, true mateship isn’t about putting others down with condescending judgement or isolating those who are different.

Alienation and conformity have no place in authentic camaraderie—real mateship encourages individuality, celebrates each person’s uniqueness, and creates space for vulnerability.

Pluralistic ignorance is often the reason that young males perceive banter as being without consequence, failing to recognize when it hurts and isolates others. The pressure to conform to these group behaviours can perpetuate harmful patterns, deterring young men from authenticity and individuality.

Changing Culture Workshop

Workshop Two

This workshop is designed to inform young males of the reality of their behaviour, its consequences, and the problematic nature of normative social influence surrounding ‘banter’.

Participants analyze how embracing individuality over conformity not only strengthens friendships but also supports mental well-being for individuals and the community. Providing a space where boys have the confidence to express their authentic self without being judged or shamed, can transform understandings of self-expression amidst friends.

This experience aims to disrupt damaging behaviour patterns and transform how young males view banter’s place in their friendships; a tool for reinforcing inclusivity, not tearing each other down. Expanding on this concept, the power of compliments is utilized to create a more supportive and inclusive environment among the cohort.

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FAQ’s

Workshop 2 sounds most relevant to our cohort; can we start there?

Kai-Fella workshops were designed as a scaffolding structure, with Level 1 laying the foundations for developing peer-to-peer support networks among peers, through introspection and vulnerability. The Level 2 workshop further develops the concepts and practices introduced in the first workshop, expanding participant understanding from being introspective, to encompassing a consideration for others.

I have a group of disengaged students; can the workshops be delivered to meet the needs of those students?

Our style of facilitation is centered around adaptability and each workshop is delivered based on the needs of the participants in that room. Ideally, we prefer to work with students in their mainstream classes, for the purpose of connecting individuals within the cohort regardless of their differences. Our workshops have the potential to connect the two least likely of students with each other, emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer support through unexpected relatedness

Do we need to provide any equipment?

A TV or projector with HDMI plug-in. A whiteboard. Sufficient chairs for all students. (Desks are not required).

I am located outside of the Perth metro area; do you offer workshops in rural parts of WA?

Yes, we do! We have conducted Kai-Fella workshops with schools and community groups all over WA, from Karratha to Albany and everywhere in between. If you are reading this from a remote or rural location that you think could benefit from a Kai-Fella workshop, get in touch with us!

How long do workshops run for?

Workshops run for 2 hours. Our studies and experience have found this is the optimum time to facilitate courageous conversations .

Talk to us about Kai-Fella Workshops

Choose a time to talk and we’ll answer any questions you have. You can book a workshop on our call or when you’re ready.

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Meet our facilitators

Our facilitators are have several years of practical experience delivering engaging workshops to young people. They are dedicated to our mission.

Mel O’Neil-King

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Rhett Corker

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~ Workshop Participant

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Changing Culture

Examining the influence of banter on young male relationships, the importance of individuality, and creating a more inclusive culture.

Changing Culture Workshop

Workshop Two

FAQ’s

Talk to us about Kai-Fella Workshops

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Meet our facilitators

Mel O’Neil-King

Rhett Corker

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