We tackle topics that matter, using methods and stories that stick.  We provide wellbeing, eSafety, relationships and sexuality education designed to equip, and empower.

Through contemporary presentations, programs, and resources we bring about lasting change to people’s self-worth, beliefs, and behaviours. In this way, we not only advance personal growth, but also transform families, communities, and the world.

Real Talk gets to the heart of topics, challenging unhealthy behaviours, whilst bringing hope for the future, and a compass for living life to the full.

In schools, Real Talk makes genuine connections and provides a safe space that encourages empathy and understanding. This sparks ongoing authentic conversations, fostering maturity. Real Talk brings specialised expertise and a proven pedagogy to improve relationships, self-awareness, and to help students to understand and live Christian values. Real Talk’s online resources and presentations (for students, staff, and parents), enables young people in primary and secondary schools, to cultivate resilience, pursue meaningful change, and to improve their mental health.

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Meet the Team

Our Story

Real Talk (Real Talk International Ltd.) was registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission in 2013 and is governed by a Board of Directors. Since that time it has grown rapidly throughout Australia and New Zealand to become possibly the most prolific provider of values-based relationships education in the world.

Our staff has grown in just a few years from two (founding Directors Paul Ninnes and Kym Keady) to fifteen in 2023. In 2023 alone, over 40,000 people were reached through over 650 live presenting sessions. In recent years, we have launched our online teaching website Real Talk Education and parenting website Real Talk Parents.

There is a massive need for the education we provide. Modern culture presents young people with many exciting opportunities, but there are also many new challenges, including the hyper-sexualisation of young people, the impact of the digital world and the pressures on home life. A lack of formation in these areas can result in poor decision making, heartache and mental illness.

Despite this gloomy picture, Real Talk has some good news! There is a better way to live. There is a blueprint for positive self-worth and healthy, lasting relationships based on love and respect. Young people are thirsty for the truth and when they hear it, they know it. Real Talk are experts at communicating with young people in a real and challenging way whilst sharing a positive vision and enabling people to move towards it.

Real Talk exists in part due to the generous support of the public. Real Talk International Ltd. is registered with the Office of Fair Trading as a fundraising organisation in QLD. Real Talk also exists as a charitable trust in New Zealand.  Please contact us if you would like to discuss supporting us or click here to donate.

 

Our Goals

Live Presenting 

  • Delivering 600-1000 SESSIONS in Australia and New Zealand each year, reaching 35,000+ attendees (*42,500+ people reached in 2024) 

Resources 

  • Equipping hundreds schools with faith informed, age appropriate, ready-to-teach RESOURCES annually 

  • Create additional resources for specific needs such as the STOUTHEARTED resource for men 

Parenting Support 

  • Provide live parenting seminars to hundreds of parents every year, plus equipping 1000+ families with relationship and eSafety resources through access to REAL TALK PARENTS

Expanding Our Impact 

  • Real Talk does more than providing resources to educators and parents, we also provide online and in-person programs for men, retreat days for young adults, and equip church youth groups.  

  • We continue to regularly partner with other organisations, charities and church groups to further our mission and help enable theirs. 

Ensure Financial Capacity 

  • As a thriving registered charity organisation we rely on accountable business and financial practices and good governance to enable our work to continue to grow.  

  • Real Talk has many non-earning mission initiatives. We rely on people PARTNERING with us financially for many of our works and for all expansion activities and resources. 

Sustainable Staffing  

  • This includes training and culture development on our key values of courage, stewardship and love as well as staff wellbeing and spiritual practices and clinical/psychological support. We aim to have continuing RECRUITMENT of employees and regular professional development.