Drum Together
Shared rhythm. Stronger connection. Greater readiness to participate.
Drum Together is a facilitated rhythm, movement and group wellbeing program for education and community settings.
Through accessible drumming, movement, rhythm games and shared musical experiences, Drum Together helps groups strengthen connection, cooperation, participation, belonging and shared regulation.
No previous musical experience is needed.
More Than A Drumming Activity
The drumming is the entry point.
Drum Together uses rhythm, movement, percussion, call-and-response, and group challenges to create shared experiences of connection, participation and belonging.
Participants are supported to join at their own level, listen and respond to others, lead and follow, cooperate, and build confidence through shared success.
Sessions may include accessible drumming, body rhythm and movement, rhythm games, shared musical creation and choice-based opportunities to contribute.
Drum Together is not simply a music activity or drum circle. It is a structured and responsive group experience shaped around how people are participating, relating and working together.
Responsive to the group in front of us
Drum Together sessions have a clear structure, but they are not delivered rigidly.
Facilitators pay attention to the energy in the room, readiness to participate, levels of connection and cooperation, and whether the group needs activation, settling or reorganisation.
This responsive approach is supported by reflective practice: noticing what is happening, considering what the group needs, and adjusting the session intentionally.
Rather than focusing only on individual behaviour, Drum Together considers how the group itself can become a source of connection, encouragement and shared regulation.
This is part of what we mean by the group helping the group.
Rhythm, movement, pacing, choice and shared participation are used intentionally to help people join in and help the group work together.
Where Drum Together happens
Drum Together is offered across education environments and community settings.
Drum Together
for Education
For preschools, schools, OSHC services and other education settings.
Drum Together for Education uses shared rhythm and movement to support teamwork, participation, communication, belonging and readiness to engage, play and learn.
Programs are commonly designed for groups of approximately 6–12 participants, depending on the age group, setting and purpose of the engagement.
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Drum Together for Communities
For community organisations, youth services, family programs, regional initiatives and other community-based groups.
Drum Together for Communities uses shared rhythm and creative participation to strengthen inclusion, connection, confidence and positive group engagement.
Community engagements are co-designed with partner organisations within the established Drum Together framework. This allows the program to respond to the participants, setting and purpose while retaining the integrity of the Drum Together approach.
Ways to begin
Indicative investment includes consultation, session planning, facilitation and use of required instruments and resources.
Session length, facilitator numbers, staff-learning components and travel requirements are confirmed in the proposal.
Session length is adapted to the age group, setting and purpose of the engagement and is confirmed during planning.
Prices are indicative and may vary according to location, group size, preparation, equipment and facilitation requirements.
A clear proposal is provided before an engagement is confirmed.
Indicative investment includes consultation, session planning, facilitation and use of required instruments and resources.
Session length, facilitator numbers, staff-learning components and travel requirements are confirmed in the proposal.
Session length is adapted to the age group, setting and purpose of the engagement and is confirmed during planning.
Drum Together can begin at different levels depending on your participants, setting and intended outcomes.
Drum Together: Experience
A flexible one-off, pop-up or introductory session that brings people together through shared rhythm and participation. It can stand alone or provide a starting point for a longer Drum Together program.
A Drum Together Experience may also be paired with a brief staff professional learning component. This gives educators or organisational staff an opportunity to participate in or observe the session, explore the practice principles behind the activities and consider how selected strategies could support their own setting.
Indicative investment: from $1,500 plus GST.
Short Series
A connected sequence of sessions that allows familiarity, confidence and group connection to build over time.
A Short Series may suit a particular cohort, wellbeing initiative, transition period or short-term community project.
Indicative investment for a three-session program: $4,500 to $6,500 plus GST.
Multi-week Program
A progressive program that provides greater time for relationships, participation and shared group practices to develop.
Multi-week delivery is suited to organisations seeking deeper engagement, greater continuity and opportunities to strengthen cooperation and belonging across the group.
Indicative investment for a six-session program: from $9,500 plus GST.
Drum Together Delivery Pathways
Drum Together can be delivered directly by Growing Well Together
or through a supported relationship with local staff.
Direct Delivery
Growing Well Together plans and facilitates Drum Together directly with the participant group.
Educators, workers or organisational staff may participate, observe or support the sessions depending on the setting and purpose of the engagement.
Direct Delivery may also include a staff learning component, such as guided observation, facilitated reflection or a brief professional learning discussion following the participant session.
This option suits organisations seeking an experienced facilitator for a Drum Together experience, short series, multi-week program or community initiative, with the option to extend the value of the engagement to local staff.
Supported Delivery
Growing Well Together works alongside educators, community workers or organisational staff through planning, modelling, co-facilitation and reflective discussion.
This approach helps local staff build confidence using selected rhythm-informed and relational practices within their own roles and setting, while Drum Together remains facilitated and supported by Growing Well Together.
Supported Delivery may suit organisations seeking greater continuity, staff learning and stronger local practice capacity.
Future Facilitator Pathway
Future pathway—currently in development
Growing Well Together is developing a governed training pathway for selected practitioners and organisations. Further information will be shared when this pathway is ready.
Looking to strengthen practice beyond the sessions?
Rhythm Reset Ready provides practical rhythm-informed professional learning for educators and staff teams.
Practice Partnerships support organisations wanting to strengthen and embed relational practice over time.
What organisations often ask
Do participants need musical experience?
No. Drum Together is designed to be accessible to people with different levels of musical experience, confidence and readiness to participate.
How large are the groups?
Education programs commonly involve approximately 6–12 participants.
Community group size depends on the participants, environment, purpose of the engagement and level of facilitation required.
Does everyone have to participate in the same way?
No. Participation is encouraged without being forced.
Facilitators use choice, pacing and different entry points so people can observe, contribute and become involved in ways that feel manageable while remaining connected to the group experience.
Can staff learn from the session as well?
Yes. Staff can participate in or observe Drum Together, and an Experience may be paired with guided reflection or a brief professional learning discussion.
This helps staff understand the practice principles behind the session and consider how selected rhythm-informed and relational strategies may support their own setting.
How do we know which option is right for our group?
You do not need to decide before contacting us.
We will discuss your setting, participants, intended outcomes and available resources and help identify an appropriate starting point.
Explore Drum Together
for your setting
Tell us about your organisation, the participants you support and what you would like to strengthen.
Growing Well Together can help identify the most suitable starting point, delivery approach and level of staff involvement.
Following an initial conversation, we can provide a clear proposal outlining the recommended format, indicative investment and delivery requirements for discussion with leaders, decision-makers or funding partners.
If you’d like to explore how Drum Together could support wellbeing in your setting, we’d love to connect.