Hosted by Kayne Tremills, this series tackles some of the most pressing issues kids face today. My Great Big Adventure captures real stories from kids and celebrities who have been there, and shows that no matter how difficult the challenge, with the right tools there's always a way to make your own big adventure better!
Bullying
Jan 29, 2012
Previously bullying was a fight in the playground, name calling or teasing. But with the advent of technology there are all-new battlefields. We look at who does it, how & why, & highlight tools needed to navigate challenges.
Family Friction
With helpful advice for fragile circumstances, this episode aims to help kids understand family friction, where the fault lies, and how to cope in a fractured family situation.
Tech Life
Looking at technology, this episode shows kids how a techno-addict behaves and how to break the cycle. Also, Kayne chats to Hex and Bajo from ABC3's Good Game SP about their experiences with technology.
Friendship
This episode tackles friendship - what a real friend is, what a real friend isn't and how to be a good friend in return. Featuring Dance Academy's Jordan Rodrigues, Tom Green and Dena Kaplan.
Stress
During this episode, we discover what stress actually is, how to recognise the difference between positive and negative stress and how to manage it in order to lighten an already hefty load!
Winning and Losing
Kids are continually comparing themselves to others. So instead of trying to emulate someone else, we encourage kids to explore their own skills and do what they enjoy.
Body Image
During this episode Kayne helps kids separate fact from fiction when it comes to the fantasy of physical perfection, and chats to rugby union star David Pocock, media commentator Mia Freedman, and Paralympian Jessica Smith.
Disability
This episode helps kids understand disability, what it means, and to discover great achievements made by people and groups with disabilities. Tom Green, Krystel Keller, Rheed McCracken and Kurt Fearnley share their stories.
Identity
Sep 22, 2012
During this episode, we tackle cultural identity, sexual identity, cliques, and belonging, to help kids look for the clues that might lead them to discover who they are, and who they really want to be.
Happiness
This episode tackles happiness and shows kids how to grow, create and develop strategies to identify what happiness means to them and how to apply it to their lives. Kayne also chats to Scott Tweedie and musician John Butler.
