What if student voice was at the heart of your school? This course gives you the tools to create safe, inclusive spaces where students feel heard and where their ideas actually influence change. You’ll get practical strategies, reflection prompts, and everything you need to embed student participation into your everyday teaching. Let’s reimagine what school can look like, starting with student voice.
Course welcome
Introduction
What is student voice?
Why student voice?
Space
Voice
Audience
Influence
Case studies
Reflection
Course recap
Congratulations
Jake Fehily (Programs Manager at VicSRC) is passionate about using co-design to create positive, inclusive change, particularly by working alongside young people to develop solutions that reflect their unique needs and experiences. With extensive experience collaborating with local youth organisations and community groups, Jake has designed programs and services that are both empowering and impactful. He is deeply committed to cultural awareness, ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in every project to foster environments where all young people feel respected, heard, and supported.
In his role at VicSRC, Jake leads programs that amplify student voice and empower young people to take an active role in shaping their educational experiences. His work is grounded in the belief that community-driven solutions are essential to enhancing the wellbeing of young people. Outside of work, Jake enjoys spending quality time with his dog and catching up on his favourite podcasts.