DRUMBEAT was developed in the Wheatbelt of WA in 2003 as a means to engage young Aboriginal men. It is now taught to young people and adults across Australia in schools, youth services, drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, child protection residential facilities, mental health services, children’s hospitals, refugee trauma associations and prisons.
DRUMBEAT is a flexible program that combines experiential learning with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and engages young people and adults who may be anxious or resistant to ‘talk based’ therapies.
The Program explores relationship issues such as:
- Peer Pressure
- Bullying
- Dealing with Emotions
- Identity
- Social Responsibility
- Teamwork.
DRUMBEAT promotes social understanding and connection through a team drumming experience.
It is fun, safe and creative.
Participants lift their self esteem, learn to work cooperatively with others and are exposed to the therapeutic & recreational benefits of music.
DRUMBEAT is a therapeutic program developed by Holyoake to reach alienated young people or those at risk of problematic health and social outcomes.
DRUMBEAT is social learning in a fun context. It promotes teamwork and cooperation using hand drumming. It is engaging and rewarding.
DRUMBEAT is also being used by adults in Prisons, Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation, refugee trauma services and Mental Health facilities.
DRUMBEAT is endorsed as a curriculum subject in social development by the West Australian Curriculum Council.