A VCE Vocational Major and VET Focus

For VCE Vocational Major and VET students, LIVE FM offers hands-on learning experiences aligned with the applied learning curriculum.

Students gain real-world work skills, such as teamwork, time management, and technical proficiency, while fostering personal development. This concept supports vocational pathways, providing students with opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to practical, industry-relevant tasks.

A Futures Focus

LIVE FM serves as a powerful platform to inform and educate students about career and further education pathways beyond Year 12.

Through interviews with industry professionals, university representatives, and alumni, students gain firsthand insights into various career options, apprenticeships, and higher education opportunities.

LIVE FM can host panel discussions, career-focused segments, and Q&A sessions, addressing concerns about university courses, vocational training, and employment trends.

By broadcasting real experiences, expert advice, and practical guidance, the station empowers students to make informed decisions about their futures while developing media, communication, and leadership skills in the process.

A Student Voice Focus

LIVE FM is a powerful tool for promoting and amplifying student voice in schools. By giving students a platform to express their opinions, share experiences, and discuss issues that matter to them, it fosters a culture of inclusivity and empowerment.

Through interviews, panel discussions, and live debates, students can advocate for changes, highlight school initiatives, and engage with teachers, administrators, and the broader community.

This real-world broadcasting experience not only builds confidence and communication skills but also ensures that student perspectives shape school policies, events, and improvements, making education more student-centered and responsive to their needs.

Secondary School Programs

A Curriculum Focus

A student-run radio station like LIVE FM can meet curriculum requirements across all year levels in Australian secondary schools by integrating various subjects such as English, Media Studies, and Technology.

Students can engage in content creation, audio production, and broadcasting, developing practical literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.

LIVE FM can assist schools with mapping curriculum to the tasks that their students will participate in as part of the LIVE FM program.

A Personal Development Focus

LIVE FM helps build personal development skills by offering students opportunities to take on roles such as presenters, producers, and managers. These positions foster leadership skills, including decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Students learn to collaborate, delegate tasks, and manage projects, developing both individual and team leadership abilities.

Additionally, they can use the platform to address leadership topics through discussions, interviews with local leaders, or creating content that inspires peers.

By leading a show or organising events, students gain confidence, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of effective leadership in real-world contexts.

A Social Justice and Connecting with Community Focus

LIVE FM provides a unique and powerful platform for students to explore and address social justice issues relevant to their school and local community.

Through interviews, discussions, and storytelling, students can amplify diverse voices, raise awareness, and inspire action on critical topics. This engagement fosters deeper community connections, empowering students to become active changemakers.

By broadcasting real-life stories and expert insights, LIVE FM encourages empathy, dialogue, and solutions-driven thinking.

Important social issues that can be addressed by students on LIVE FM:

Mental health and well-being
Bullying and discrimination
Climate change and sustainability
Youth homelessness
Gender equality
Cultural diversity and inclusion
Education access
Cyber safety and social media impact
Substance abuse prevention
Gambling harm
Local employment opportunities

Primary School Programs

LIVE FM offers primary school students a unique opportunity to grow academically, personally, and in literacy development.

Engaging with the station—whether by listening, participating in interviews, or contributing content—enhances their communication skills, critical thinking, and creativity. It encourages reading, writing, and speaking as students script, present, and discuss topics, strengthening literacy in a real-world context.

Personally, it builds confidence, teamwork, and self-expression, fostering a sense of belonging and leadership. Exposure to student-led discussions also inspires curiosity and learning, helping pre-adolescents develop social awareness and an early appreciation for media and public communication.