Life Matters FAQ's

The target demographics for the shows are as follows:

Consent Matters: High School Year 7-12 Students (Age 12-18)
Love Matters: High School Year 7-12 Students (Age 12-18)
Identity Matters: High School Year 7-12 Students (Age 12-18)
Friendship Matters: Primary School Year 3-6 Students (Age 8-12)
Reputation Matters: High School Year 7-12 Students (Age 12-18)
Transition Matters: Year 6 Students (Age 11-12)
Legacy Matters: High School Year 11-12 Students (Age 16-18)
Nobility Matters: Middle School Year 9 -10 Boys (Age 14-16)
Dignity Matters: Middle School Year 9-10 Girls (Age 14-16)
Christmas and Easter Seminars: Primary School Reception-Year 6 Students (Age 5-12)
Safety Matters: Primary School Year R-2 only (Age 5-7)
Emotions Matters: Primary School Year 3-6 (Age 8-11)
Diversity Matters: Secondary School Year 7–12 (Age 12-18)
Health Matters (Vaping): Secondary School Year 7–12 (Age 12-18)
Respect Matters: Primary School Year 3-6 (Age 8-11)

Yes the Life Matters shows do cover aspects of the Australian Curriculum and are matched to the following Australian Curriculum Content Descriptors:

Transition Matters

Legacy Matters

None currently available (ACARA does not have a Health/PD national curriculum for Year 11/12 yet)

Consent Matters

Love Matters

Reputation Matters

Identity Matters

Friendship Matters

Nobility Matters and Dignity Matters

Safety Matters

Diversity Matters

covers the General Capability ‘Intercultural Understanding’

Health Matters (vaping)

Respect Matters

Seasonal shows (Easter & Christmas) are limited to 250 attendees per show. For shows with more than 250 attendees we recommend booking additional sessions and splitting up the attendees as our shows include interactive stories and activities which are more immersive in smaller groups.

All other shows vary on the attendee limit depending on the show. Some shows are more effective in a classroom setting with fewer attendees as they are designed for a class sized audience. Other shows can be delivered to a specific year level or a wider audience.

Please note that the room or setting must be able to safely facilitate all attendees as per the directives set by governing authorities. If you are unsure about your situation feel free to contact us.

Seasonal presentations such as Easter and Christmas include the retelling of the biblical story of Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection.

Other sessions do not have any explicit Christian content however the content reflects Christian values. If you would like explicit Christian content included in the session, we can accommodate for that. Please contact us for further discussion.

Our show schedule follows the school term dates. Considerations are given to requests on dates outside the school term. Please contact us and for a chat for more information around dates.

The shows have differing durations, but can be adjusted to suit your circumstances.

Consent Matters: 90 mins
Love Matters: 90 mins
Identity Matters: 75 mins
Friendship Matters: 75 mins
Reputation Matters: 90 mins
Transition Matters: 90 mins
Legacy Matters: 90 mins
Nobility Matters: 90 mins
Dignity Matters: 90 mins
Christmas and Easter Seminars: 45 mins
Safety Matters: 50-60 mins
Emotions Matters: 60-70 mins
Diversity Matters: 90 mins
Health Matters (vaping): 75-80 mins
Respect Matters: 75 mins

All Life Matters shows take 60 minutes to setup. We will need access to the building or room where the show takes place 60 minutes before the start time. It takes approximately 30 mins to pack down.

We are flexible with the room we can present in as long as it has access to power and can safely accomodate all attendees. For smaller groups we recommend a classroom setting, for larger groups we recommend a gym, hall, or PAC.

None! We bring our own equipment including speakers and microphones. Depending on the show we will also bring props and equipment for games and activities.

If your school or venue already has a projector we may opt to use it instead depending on the circumstances.

The price for individual shows is as follows:

All Shows: From $530 except
Christmas and Easter Seminars: From $470

Please Note: Discounts apply for multiple shows on the same day and in the same location

There are discounts available if multiple shows are being booked or if a church is paying. These costs are listed below:

Life Matters Presentations:
School Paying 1x session - $450
School Paying 2x sessions - $650
School Paying 3x sessions - $750

Church Paying 1x session - $400
Church Paying 2x session - $575
Church Paying 3x session - $665

Hope Downloaded shows:
School Paying 1x show - $600

School Paying 2x shows - $850

School Paying 3x shows - $990

Church Paying 1x show - $525

Church Paying 2x shows - $790

Church Paying 3x shows - $900

There are not travel costs for schools and venues located in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Additional travel costs are as follows:

Total distance traveled 0-150km - No Cost
Total distance traveled >150km - Travel costs will be incurred as discussed with SMG
Regional Tours -Travel costs are shared equally between all schools

We will provide any workbooks required in advance to the main contact as a PDF file with instructions on how it should be printed.

All our Life Matters presenters hold current Working With Children Checks and RRHAN-EC certificates.

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Wellbeing and Education Presenters deliver values based seminars to a range of ages within schools - primary to high school.

Preferred but not essential minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).

The role can include:
Whole of School Services

working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to create a school environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students.
supporting school camps, excursions and events.
supporting community activities that connect the school to external partners and organisations.
supporting school programs such as breakfast clubs, sporting group, social and other extra-curricular activities

Group Services

supporting the delivery of structured social emotional learning programs.
running recess and lunchtime activities.
providing classroom support.
supporting learning groups – reading groups, homework groups

One-to-One Services

working under the guidance of school leaders and trained wellbeing staff to support students experiencing difficult situations, including grief, crisis and personal or emotional challenges.
working with school leaders and wellbeing staff to provide information and referrals to additional supports, including community services.
providing individual learning support as agreed with school leaders and wellbeing staff.
mentoring and coaching.

To be considered you must hold a Minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy that contains CHCCCS016 (‘Respond to client needs’) and CHCMHS001 (‘Work with people with mental health issues’).
An equivalent or higher qualification which must include competencies in ‘mental health’ and ‘making appropriate referrals’.

Applicants who do not meet the above minimum required or equivalent qualifications may still apply if they hold a qualification (Certificate IV or higher), or are part way through a higher level qualification, that is directly relevant to the role, and agree to have their current qualification assessed for equivalency.

Additionally, applicants who are yet to complete the minimum qualification may be considered. Their appointment would be subject to approval from the Department for Education. This would require the applicant to agree to complete the qualification within a pre-specified time period (e.g. 6 months or an appropriate time period).

A summary of the role includes:

Facilitating the appointment of Pastoral Care Workers, utilising the approved process for their establishment in schools in SA.
To consult and liaise closely with School leadership and Ministers’ Associations/Inter-Church groups/Churches (Support Groups) to facilitate ministry to school communities.
To facilitate support, training, encouragement, resourcing, and pastoral care for Pastoral Care Workers
To ensure that Pastoral Care Workers reviews are undertaken when due, and to facilitate that process of regular annual reviews
To assist in the organisation of the annual Schools Ministry Conference, in close consultation with other SMG staff and other relevant people
To assist with in-service training events for Pastoral Care Workers in close liaison with other SMG staff as required
To develop networks and support mechanisms to assist in the outworking of these tasks.
The Regional Manager will take every opportunity to promote the wider ministry of SMG

To be considered you must hold a Minimum qualification of:

Certificate IV in community/ministry/social sectors or similar, with competencies in; Mental Health Issues; Referrals; Youth/Pastoral Care.
An equivalent or higher qualification.

Location: Edwardstown

Permanent Part Time - NO CLOSING DATE

Reporting to the Office Manager, the IT Helpdesk position provides friendly and efficient first level support to all users of IT systems.

The duties associated with this position include the following:

Providing level 1 - 2 technical advice to users on personal computer hardware and software.
Utilising a variety of methods and techniques in solving basic technical problems.
Keeping management aware of potential areas for product enhancement and educational requirements.
Liaising with managers/supervisors regarding potential problems.
Troubleshoot issues that arise.

Location: Edwardstown

Permanent Part Time - NO CLOSING DATE

The duties associated with this position include the following:

1. Efficiently and accurately carry out a range of payroll and finance tasks

Process payroll for our PCW’s on a fortnightly basis.
Input and update data into electronic payroll and financial systems and the SMG database.
Manage the school chaplain hour budgets. - Prepare and send invoices to debtors.
Receive and record debtor payments.
Collate and file documentation associated with payments and receipts.
Prepare reconciliations of bank and other accounts.
Assist with annual audit requirements.

Life Matters - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the target demographics for the sessions?

Do the shows link to ACARA content descriptors?

How many people can attend a session?

What is the level of Christian content?

What are the available dates?

What is the duration of the shows?

How much time is needed for setup and pack down?

What type of room is required?

What equipment is required?

How much do the shows cost?

What are the additional costs for travel?

For shows with workbooks, does SMG or the school print and prepare them?

Do the presenters have a valid security checks?

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Life Matters - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the target demographics for the sessions?

Do the shows link to ACARA content descriptors?

How many people can attend a session?

What is the level of Christian content?

What are the available dates?

What is the duration of the shows?

How much time is needed for setup and pack down?

What type of room is required?

What equipment is required?

How much do the shows cost?

What are the additional costs for travel?

For shows with workbooks, does SMG or the school print and prepare them?

Do the presenters have a valid security checks?

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