Life Ready is a mandatory 25 hour program for students in Years 11 and/or 12 in NSW public schools.
It aims to prepare and support senior students as they encounter situations related to health and safety as they become more independent and gain more responsibilities.
Life Ready focuses on offering opportunities for students to build the functional knowledge and skills for life after school.
Students at Terrigal High School participate in a variety of Life Ready activities including, but not limited to:
- Bstreetsmart
- Love Bites
- Travel Safe
Presenters for our Life Ready program have included:
- Tom Reynolds - drug and alcohol safety
- John Pidgeon - financial independence
- Matt Caruana - mental health and wellbeing
The NSW Life Ready program is highly beneficial to students because it equips them with essential skills and knowledge for life after school. It focuses on real-world topics like financial management, health and wellbeing, respectful relationships, and personal safety. Through practical activities and discussions, students build confidence, resilience, and decision-making skills. Life Ready helps young people become more independent, responsible, and better prepared to face adult challenges, ensuring a smoother transition into further education, work, and everyday life.
