In this seminar, upper primary students will explore how internet and media portrayals of gender roles and status differ significantly from the core values we appreciate in those closest to us. They will examine how the internet can manipulate beliefs and attitudes, leading to unhealthy and harmful perceptions of value and identity. Students will define sexualisation in a way that promotes self-assurance and confidence, emphasising that their value lies in who they are, not how they appear to others.

The seminar examines the role of dopamine, explaining how it drives our impulses for fun and entertainment while reshaping the brain to reflect the ideas and interests associated with those dopamine activities. Students will practice distinguishing between cheap and earned dopamine activities, reflecting on their own activities and time investments.

Additionally, the seminar investigates how sexualised media contributes to the disproportionate negative treatment of girls in society. Students will evaluate whether online depictions are realistic, achievable, and beneficial to wellbeing. They will also consider how sexualisation can influence their treatment of one another, exploring attributes that create true and lasting human worth. This seminar aims to equip students with the resilience to withstand the pressure to conform or be reduced by sexualisation, fostering critical thinking and healthy values.

This high school seminar for students in Years 8–12 tackles the rise in negative social behaviours related to sexualisation. It highlights the increasing occurrences of gender-based harassment, objectification, and discrimination influenced by the online world. The seminar examines how pornography, social media, gaming, and streaming media set harmful standards for relationships, often leading to abuse and harm.

A key focus is challenging boys to reflect on their contribution to female sexualisation while exposing the role of Big Tech in shifting social standards and promoting addictive behaviours. Given the powerful influence of online media in normalising certain behaviours and expectations, there is a pressing need for students to return to respect education. respectful relationships and the importance of other-person centredness, as opposed to the self-centredness often promoted online. The seminar covers essential topics such as understanding consent, responding respectfully to others’ decisions, and establishing clear boundaries.

Through examining a range of scenarios where consent and respect are not clear-cut, students will apply foundational principles to minimise negative and risky engagements both online and in person. This seminar aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex social landscape responsibly and respectfully.

This interactive seminar engages junior high school students in critiquing and challenging internet themes related to image and significance. Students will compare common views about perfection and ideal male and female role models, examining how the internet can manipulate and alter beliefs and attitudes, leading to unhealthy and harmful perceptions of value and identity.

The seminar delves into the power of dopamine, exploring its role as a catalyst for brain change and as an instrument of compulsivity. Children will practice distinguishing between cheap and earned dopamine activities, reflecting on their own activities and time investments. Additionally, the seminar investigates how sexualised media contributes to the disproportionate negative treatment of girls in society. Students will be challenged to assess how they treat one another, particularly whether they mistreat each other by reducing them to outward values and sexualised stereotyping.

Practical instruction is provided to counter the influence of social sexualisation, including exercises in practising empathy, respect, understanding consent, and considering the benefits of alternative worldviews that amplify equality, forgiveness, kindness, and inner qualities rather than outward appearances. This seminar aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills and values needed to navigate and challenge the complex online environment.

This seminar explores the complex chemistry behind love, affection, desire, and obsession, helping students understand what drives their feelings. It examines the differences between authentic, enriching friendships online and offline, highlighting the value and challenges of both. The seminar delves into the emerging realm of AI relationships, questioning whether artificial partners can imitate dreams and replace real-life connections. It also covers the dangers of online predators, including scammers, sextortion, and groomers, equipping students to guard against these threats. Finally, the session addresses the influence of incels and social media influencers, encouraging critical thinking about self-worth, human value, and the content consumed.

Challenges young men to embrace heroism and bravery in the face of today’s digital pressures and toxic online narratives. This seminar explores how dopamine-driven online entertainment and influencer culture can set the tone for male behaviour—while equipping students to critically compare these influences to grounded values and the example set by real-life, local role models. Through the lens of honour, intentionality, and self-restraint, students discover what true heroism looks like: acting with courage and purpose to support others, reject harmful behaviours, and build character amid adversity. The session spotlights the risks and opportunities of AI, from the dangers of deepfake pornography and chatbots as substitutes for human connection, to the possibility of using technology for good.

This program inspires boys to pursue noble actions and brave choices, cultivating strength, empathy, and resilience in every relationship—online and off.

This seminar explores how online and streaming algorithms work behind the scenes to target and profile users, increasing their time spent on platforms. It delves into the complex interplay of dopamine release, anxiety, and neural pathways that create addictive online behaviours. The session exposes the collaboration between the porn industry and social media platforms in recruiting and influencing especially young women, revealing truths about the porn industry, including platforms like OnlyFans. It also critically examines the impact of influencers and anti-influencers, contrasting curated online lifestyles with reality. Finally, the seminar covers fundamentals for building successful, respectful relationships, providing students with tools to navigate both their digital and offline worlds with resilience and understanding.

Many young people believe that using pornography, social media, or sexting is harmless. With boys more likely to view porn and girls more likely to engage in self-promoting social media, these behaviours have become normalised. This seminar for years 9–12 challenges this view by exploring the negative effects of pornography and social media on young people.

First, we look at the personal effects, including the neurological and hormonal impact of repeated online sexual behaviour. We’ll discuss how hormones and neurochemicals like dopamine can change beliefs, feelings, and behaviours related to sex and relationships. We also highlight how social media can harm wellbeing by increasing insecurities, making self-esteem fragile, and eroding empathy. Second, we examine the societal effects of sexualised media, including the abuse and exploitation in porn production, the spread of harmful ideas through mainstream media, and the resulting early sexual engagement and relational dysfunction. We highlight how the most vulnerable in society suffer the most from social sexualisation. Third, we discuss how sexualised media negatively impacts relationships, affecting trust, intimacy, and mutual respect.

Students are challenged to reflect on their behaviours and assumptions about sexualised media. They will learn how to change negative behaviours, engage positively and respectfully, resist societal pressures, and make healthy choices for their mind, body, and relationships.

This engaging seminar for Years 11–12 delves into the concept of freedom and the importance of making independent choices. As emerging adults, senior students will soon be responsible for their actions and decisions, and understanding the impact of their online activities is crucial.

The seminar highlights the pervasive nature of the online world and its influence on habits and wellbeing. A key area of concern is the impact of compulsive online behaviours. Research shows that repeated dopamine-driven activities, such as pornography, social media, and gaming, can lead to addictive behaviours. These behaviours can dominate attention, alter interests, reduce self-control, and diminish joy in other life activities. Experts warn that the long-term effects of these addictive behaviours are detrimental to healthy wellbeing and personal growth.

Students will learn that their current online choices may not enhance their freedoms and autonomy but rather lead to future compulsivity and negative consequences. The seminar, rooted in Christian ethics, contrasts common views of freedom with the classical biblical idea that true freedom is not just the absence of restraints but the ability to pursue good purposes. Values like forgiveness, commitment, self-control, and other-person centredness, which are often at odds with the online experience, are emphasised as essential for flourishing and success. By exploring these concepts, students will be encouraged to make informed, purposeful choices that promote their long-term wellbeing as they migrate to responsible independent adulthood.