Life Matters - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the target demographics for the sessions?
The target demographics for the shows are as follows:
- Consent Matters: High School Year 7-12 Students (Age 12-18)
- Hope Downloaded: Primary School Reception-Year 6 Students (Age 5-12)
- 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 -10Boys (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)
Do the shows link to ACARA content descriptors?
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
Consent Matters
Love Matters
Reputation Matters
Identity Matters
Friendship Matters
Nobility Matters & Dignity Matters
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 & Dignity Matters
How many people can attend a session?
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.
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.
What is the level of Christian content?
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.
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.
What are the available dates?
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.
What is the duration of the shows?
The shows have differing durations, but can be adjusted to suit your circumstances.
Consent Matters: 90 mins
Hope Downloaded: 45 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
Consent Matters: 90 mins
Hope Downloaded: 45 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
How much time is needed for setup and pack down?
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.
A Hope Downloaded show takes 1h 30mins to set up which includes unpacking our trailer of equipment and setting up the speakers, instruments, and projector. This also includes a sound check and rehearsal. Pack down takes approximately 1 hour.
A Hope Downloaded show takes 1h 30mins to set up which includes unpacking our trailer of equipment and setting up the speakers, instruments, and projector. This also includes a sound check and rehearsal. Pack down takes approximately 1 hour.
What type of room is required?
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.
What equipment is required?
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.
For Hope Downloaded shows, the band bring their own instruments and epuipment including speakers, a sub woofer, and a projector + screen.
If your school or venue already has a projector we may opt to use it instead depending on the circumstances.
For Hope Downloaded shows, the band bring their own instruments and epuipment including speakers, a sub woofer, and a projector + screen.
If your school or venue already has a projector we may opt to use it instead depending on the circumstances.
How much do the shows cost?
The price for individual shows is as follows:
Consent Matters: From $530
Love Matters: From $530
Identity Matters: From $530
Friendship Matters: From $530
Reputation Matters: From 530
Transition Matters: From $530
Legacy Matters: From $530
Nobility Matters: From $530
Dignity Matters: From $530
Christmas and Easter Seminars: From $470
Please Note: Discounts apply for multiple shows on the same day and in the same location
Consent Matters: From $530
Love Matters: From $530
Identity Matters: From $530
Friendship Matters: From $530
Reputation Matters: From 530
Transition Matters: From $530
Legacy Matters: From $530
Nobility Matters: From $530
Dignity Matters: From $530
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
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
What are the additional costs for travel?
There are not travel costs for schools and venues located in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
Additional travel costs for Life Matters and Hope Downloaded are as follows:
Life Matters:
Additional travel costs for Life Matters and Hope Downloaded are as follows:
Life Matters:
- 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
For shows with workbooks, does SMG or the school print and prepare them?
We will provide any workbooks required in advance to the main contact as a PDF file with instructions on how it should be printed.
Do the presenters have a valid security checks?
All our Life Matters presenters and Hope Downloaded band members hold current Working With Children Checks and RRHAN-EC certificates.