Kate DeAraugo is more than a performer, she is a powerful vocalist and speaker who brings honesty, resilience and lived experience into meaningful learning environments.
A former Australian Idol winner and ARIA chart-topping artist, she rose to national prominence through her music career and has since become a passionate advocate for mental health, recovery and personal growth.
Through music and raw, honest storytelling, students are encouraged to explore resilience, make positive choices and understand the importance of self-worth, wellbeing and asking for support.
Program Overview:
An engaging education program that blends music, storytelling and real-life experience.
Drawing on her personal journey through success, challenge and recovery, sessions explore mental health, resilience, identity and the impact of choices.
Programs are authentic, relatable and designed to create safe spaces for conversation, reflection and learning, leaving a lasting impact on students and school communities.
Sessions can be tailored for different age groups and delivered as assemblies or workshop-style presentations.
What Students Experience:
Students experience a powerful and engaging session combining live performance, storytelling and open conversation.
Sessions may include:
- Live vocal performances
- Honest storytelling around life experiences and challenges
- Discussions on mental health, resilience and wellbeing
- Messages about self-worth, decision-making and personal responsibility
- Encouragement to seek support and build positive habits
Each session creates a safe and supportive environment where students feel seen, heard and empowered to make positive choices.
Curriculum Links:
Programs support key areas of the Australian Curriculum including:
- Health and Physical Education (HPE / PDHPE)
- Personal and Social Capability
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Wellbeing and resilience education
- Mental health awareness
- Protective behaviours and decision-making
Suitable For:
- Upper Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools (Years 7–12)
- Wellbeing and mental health programs
- School assemblies and incursions
- Leadership and personal development programs
- Alternative education and support programs
Programs can be adapted for different age groups and learning environments.