Glen Waverley
Monday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Communication & Leadership
Confident Communicators
Every voice matters. Every child can grow. Build the habits and confidence to speak clearly in everyday settings.
Enrolment OpenExplore
Enrol Now 2027 term program
$220 per term
- • Years 3–8
- • 8 weekly sessions
- • 60 minutes per session
- • Max 12 students per instructor
- • In-person learning
Weekly timetable
Choose in-person or live online learning.
All classes run weekly in Melbourne local time. Choose your location, class and term in the enrolment portal.
Glen Waverley location
Narre Warren
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chadstone
Thursday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Live Online via Zoom
Wednesday 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
- Term 1: Wed 3 February – Wed 24 March 2027
- Term 2: Wed 14 April – Wed 2 June 2027
- Term 3: Wed 14 July – Wed 1 September 2027
- Term 4: Wed 6 October – Wed 24 November 2027
Program description
Every voice matters. Every child can grow.
Help your child develop confidence in speaking, listening, storytelling and presenting ideas. Through interactive activities, guided practice and constructive feedback, students build communication skills in a supportive small-group environment.
What students will learn
Purposeful skills, built through practice.
Express ideas more clearly
Practise listening and conversation
Participate in speaking activities
Use expression and body language
Prepare a short talk
Reflect on their communication development
The Forge difference
Why Families Choose Forge Communication & Leadership
A practical, supportive approach built around participation, thoughtful guidance and progressive challenge.
Coaching-led learning
Questions, feedback and encouragement help students develop their own voice.
Supportive environment
Progressive challenges allow students to participate at an appropriate pace.
Active participation
Interactive practice, collaboration and speaking activities.
Age-appropriate guidance
Activities are adapted to students' age, interests and experience.
Progressive development
Regular practice, feedback and reflection build on previous learning.
Real-world application
Students practise skills relevant to school and everyday communication.
Curriculum
Core learning, clearly connected.
Each area is developed through guided explanation, practical work, testing and reflection.
Learning area 1
Speaking clearly and expressing ideas in complete thoughts.
Learning area 2
Listening attentively, asking questions and taking turns.
Learning area 3
Introducing oneself and participating in conversations.
Learning area 4
Using voice, facial expression and body language appropriately.
Learning area 5
Recognising feelings and communicating respectfully.
Learning area 6
Developing confidence through preparation and practice.
Eight-session curriculum
A clear journey from first practice to final reflection.
This introductory term sequence runs across one term, and later terms build on it with new topics and more complex projects rather than repeating the same activities.
- Session 1
Getting to know one another and finding my voice
Students participate in introductory communication games and establish personal speaking goals.
- Session 2
Speaking clearly and sharing simple ideas
Students practise expressing thoughts using clear words and complete ideas.
- Session 3
Listening, asking questions and taking turns
Students develop conversation habits through guided partner activities.
- Session 4
Using expression and body language
Students explore how facial expression, posture and voice communicate meaning.
- Session 5
Telling someone about an experience
Students organise and share a simple personal or imaginative account.
- Session 6
Speaking in a small group
Students practise participating in group discussions and short speaking activities.
- Session 7
Preparing a short personal talk
Students select a topic, organise ideas and practise speaking.
- Session 8
Sharing, celebrating and reflecting
Students share their prepared talk in an appropriate setting and reflect on their development.
Student project
My Voice, My Story
Students prepare a short, age-appropriate talk about an interest, experience or something important to them. They may begin by sharing with a partner or small group before choosing how to present to a wider audience.
Core skills and outcomes
Learning students can explain and apply.
Express ideas more clearly
Practise listening and conversation
Participate in speaking activities
Use expression and body language
Prepare a short talk
Reflect on their communication development
Your Credential Pathway
Learning that leads somewhere beyond attendance.
This course contributes towards the relevant Academy credential pathway. Students who complete the required learning and demonstrate the assessment standard may become eligible for certification.
- 01
Learn
Complete the Academy program.
- 02
Practise
Develop capability through challenges and guided activities.
- 03
Demonstrate
Complete an applied project or performance.
- 04
Assess
Complete the relevant practical assessment and/or certification examination.
- 05
Credential
Earn the relevant Innovate Forge Academy credential when requirements are successfully demonstrated.
Applied credential pathway
Credential opportunity
Confident Communicator
Assessment
Practical communication performance + short reflection
Demonstrate
Complete a short prepared communication task.
Next step
Public Speaking Foundations
Explore Certification Pathway- Pathway
- Communication
- Current program
- Confident Communicators
- Assessment type
- Model C — Practical / Performance · Practical communication performance + short reflection
- Exam requirement
- No written exam required — the communication itself is the major evidence
- Prerequisite
- None — readiness and pathway requirements apply
- Next credential
- Public Speaking Foundations
Where can this learning lead?
- Course
- Speaking Challenges
- Prepared Communication Task
- Confident Communicator Credential
- Public Speaking Foundations
- Speechcraft
Growth & Care approach
More than a course. A supported learning journey.
Supportive questions, listening practice and gradual speaking challenges can help learners participate at an appropriate pace without unnecessary performance pressure.
The exact coaching, mentoring and pastoral-care practices included are confirmed for each program. An individually assigned mentor is not promised.
Explore our learning approachThe Forge App
Continue learning with the Forge App.
Forge is included with every program, at no extra cost. Course activities, project portfolios and educator feedback live in one place, and parents can follow along from the parent portal.
Speaking goals
Practice reflections
Story development
Educator feedback
Suggested learning pathway
Enter where the challenge fits.
Students can begin at an appropriate level based on age, interests and previous experience. This is guidance—not a mandatory prerequisite chain.
Explore
Build
Apply
Advanced Development
Forge learning support
Forge supports speaking goals, practice reflections, story development, educator feedback. Parents can follow progress from the parent portal.
Available sessions
Weekly classes · Melbourne time
- Glen WaverleyMonday, 6–7 pm
- Narre WarrenTuesday, 6–7 pm
- ChadstoneThursday, 6–7 pm
- Live Online via ZoomWednesday, 7:15–8:15 pm
2027 term dates
- Term 13 February – 24 March 2027
- Term 214 April – 2 June 2027
- Term 314 July – 1 September 2027
- Term 46 October – 24 November 2027
Fees and enrolment
$220 per term (8 weekly sessions). Enrol through the academy's enrolment portal.
Enrol NowFrequently asked
Course questions.
Who is this course suitable for?
Years 1–4. Guidance is matched to learner age and experience. Beginners welcome. Educators can help families identify an appropriate entry point.
What if my child feels nervous speaking in front of others?
Speaking challenges are intended to be progressive and appropriate to the learner. Preparation, choice, constructive feedback and reflection are emphasised; no particular confidence outcome is guaranteed.
What happens during a typical session?
The program combines explanation, active speaking or listening practice, collaboration, feedback and reflection. The exact activity is adapted to age and experience.
Will students complete a final project?
My Voice, My Story: Students prepare a short, age-appropriate talk about an interest, experience or something important to them. They may begin by sharing with a partner or small group before choosing how to present to a wider audience.
Where and when are classes available?
Confident Communicators is available in person at Glen Waverley, Narre Warren and Chadstone, and live online via Zoom on Wednesdays from 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm (Melbourne time). The 2027 online term dates are: Term 1: Wed 3 February – Wed 24 March 2027; Term 2: Wed 14 April – Wed 2 June 2027; Term 3: Wed 14 July – Wed 1 September 2027; Term 4: Wed 6 October – Wed 24 November 2027.
What is the enrolment process?
Contact the academy to start enrolment. We’ll confirm the current intake, fees and available places with you.
Related courses
Continue the learning journey.
These are suggested routes, not mandatory prerequisites. Existing experience can support a different entry point.
Communication & Leadership
Public Speaking Foundations
Learn structure, voice and presence in a supportive environment.
Years 3–8. Guidance is matched to learner age and experience. Beginner to developing.
Explore programCommunication & Leadership
Storytelling
Connect with an audience through vivid, purposeful stories.
Years 2–8. Guidance is matched to learner age and experience. Beginner to developing.
Explore programCurriculum-connected
Curriculum & capability connections
Confident Communicators supports the speaking and listening strand of English — students plan, deliver and reflect on short talks for a real audience.
Practical skills and activities
- Short prepared and impromptu talks
- Listening and giving peer feedback
- Group discussion with turn-taking
- Reflecting on progress each week
General capabilities
LiteracyCritical and Creative ThinkingPersonal and Social Capability
View Curriculum Connections
Australian Curriculum v9
- EnglishCore connectionSpeaking and listening: oral presentations, audience awareness and discussion
- Health and Physical EducationSupporting connectionPersonal and social skills, confidence and respectful interaction
Victorian Curriculum
- English — Speaking and listening (Victorian Curriculum 2.0)
- Personal and Social, and Critical and Creative Thinking capabilities
International references
- IB Approaches to Learning — thinking, communication and social skills
- Cambridge learner attributes — confident, reflective, innovative and engaged
These connections show how the program complements school learning. They are not accreditation or endorsement by any curriculum authority, and participation does not replace school assessment. Schools can request a program-level mapping summary.
Developing capability, confidence, character and direction
Some students also benefit from a guide.
Coaching, mentoring and future-pathway conversations can help students turn interests into goals, projects and informed next steps.
Forge Discovery Starter Session
New to this learning area?
Not sure whether this program is the right starting point for your child? Explore our Forge Discovery Starter Session and discover an introductory learning experience relevant to your child's interests.
Interested in this program?
Tell us what your learner is curious about and we’ll help identify an appropriate next step.