Media & Testimonials

Andy and Damien from THiNK ABOUT iT have been running their unique, tailored workshops since 2012. They have presented sessions to all types of audiences, from all sorts of backgrounds, across varied age groups. They performed shows for audiences of all sizes, with sessions for 25 professional NRL players in their corporate head offices all the way to stadium sessions in front of more than 7000 high school students.

Below is some of the media coverage and feedback on their work.

Damien and Andy from THiNK ABOUT iT featured on the Matty Johns Show, May 2018

Dave Merrick, Head Teacher - Welfare - Turramurra High School

"We engaged Andy and Damien to assist us in developing wellbeing day for our year 8 boys that focused on starting conversation around what it means to be a responsible and respectful young man. From the outset, they were both a pleasure to work with - engaging, interested, communicative and professional. They tailored scenes to suit the particular needs and experiences of our student cohort and they were meticulous in ensuring that all content met the requirements of the brief. Needless to say, the scenes were engaging and funny but more importantly, they were authentic in engaging the students to think about what it means to be respectful and responsible. On the day, Andy, Damien and the other actors contributed to wider discussions about the key messages and leanings from the scenes. No other group that I have come across offers this level of personalised service to start conversations about key issues that impact upon a community. I could not recommend them highly enough"

Laila Burazerovic - Department of Transport NSW

"Their show is such a unique combination of humour, rapport and genuineness which leaves the audience understanding the gravity of the messaged empowered to take positive action"

ALEXIS COOPER, ASADA

“ASADA uses theatre sports to teach athletes about topics like the risk of supplements, the consequences of doping, the implications of illicit drugs and reasons to report doping.

Each scene puts athletes in scenarios that challenge their thinking and stimulate their learning, in a comedic, fun and supportive environment. It enables them to explore how they make decisions in ethically grey scenarios, and teaches them the consequences of their decisions.

Importantly, it lets athletes ‘live’ real life situations they might face in their careers, without the threat of being sanctioned for making the wrong decision. In our tool-kit of anti-doping education options, this experience is invaluable.

Andy, Damien and their team are experts when it comes to breaking down barriers, tailoring scenarios, making people laugh, and building positive learning environments. We strongly recommend them for anyone looking to make their education program engaging, fun and high-impact.”

Ethan Lowe, North Queensland Cowboys

“I highly recommend the THiNK ABOUT iT programme. It was a fun, lighthearted way to get us engaged and discussing some serious issues that may at other times be difficult to talk about in a team environment including drugs and depression. I really enjoyed the Theatre Sports.”

PETER PETERSON, TENNIS AUSTRALIA

“The presentation was a fantastic way to reinforce some key messages which a powerpoint will never bring to life. The team was so easy to work with, open to ideas and went about their business as true professionals. The realism of the scenes were crafted to suit the audience and the interactive nature of it was invaluable. While hilarious and ever engaging, everyone walked away with a new level of understanding of some important issues relevant to the sport. I would highly recommend THiNK ABOUT iT to any industry, this team is amazing at what they can do.”

Dean Halatau, NRL Welfare Department

“The THiNK ABOUT iT presentation is one of the most engaging and highly effective workshops that I have seen delivered across the NRL. It challenges participants to consider their own values and beliefs when confronted with a wide range of issues that affect society. The performers are adept at drawing out genuine responses from those in the scenes, as well as those watching from the audience. This encourages open discussions as well as helping to develop useful strategies to work through these situations. I believe the THiNK ABOUT iT presentation would be of great benefit to any organisation.”

KARL ROCHE, DIAGEO

“This is a highly engaging and confronting workshop designed for players and staff covering societal issues like substance abuse, gambling, domestic violence, LGBTI awareness and drink driving. Their workshop had our audience in hysterics of laughter, on the edge of tears, and every emotion in between. It is inspirational to see the NRL driving change within their game in such a progressive and engaging way, and seeing the engagement within our audience, inclusive of Agency and Diageo Exec members, left me feeling extremely proud to say that Bundaberg Rum is a partner of the NRL.”

JUSTINE WHIPPER, CRICKET AUSTRALIA

“We engaged Damien and Andy after hearing of the great work they do in the NRL to educate players. Think About iT attended our New Player Induction Camp and Delegates Conference to introduce and discuss some confronting and sensitive topics in the athlete wellbeing space. The session was such a fantastic alternative to a standard powerpoint presentation that had been done in the past. The whole energy of the group was shifted, players were engaged, challenged in their thinking, and left the session much more aware of how they may make decisions around their actions in the future.”