In a society that often overlooks the arts in favour of traditional academics, drama education offers essential skills for life and work. From fostering creativity to helping students engage with cultural diversity and big themes, drama is about far more than just acting on stage. 

Dr Jo Raphael, Senior Lecturer in Arts Education in the School of Education at Deakin University and President of Drama Australia, joined us today to discuss how drama education can shape tomorrow’s leaders and innovators, showing it’s far more than just an elective subject.

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