Parados Education is an arts-led education organisation creating place-based learning experiences where creativity, culture and nature come together. We work with young people to explore the stories of people and place through the arts, building curiosity, confidence and a lifelong connection to community and the natural world.
By bringing together artists, educators, cultural knowledge holders and environmental partners, we create learning that is collaborative, hands-on and deeply connected to place. Our programs encourage creative thinking, cultural understanding and environmental stewardship, helping young people imagine and shape a more connected future.
“Our family has had the privilege of being a part of Hayley Davis’ Parados Education this year. In that time my grandson has participated in many of Hayley's wonderful programs, ranging from story telling, drama, music, art, craft, dance, costume design etc all grounded in place, environment and nature. Hayley's creativity, energy and passion are the driving factors of the inspiring work she does with the children she works with.
The results are always amazing. The exhibitions, the performances, the self-published books, the costumes but above all the confidence, self-belief and inspired children are a joy to behold.
Hayley and her creation, Parados Education is an absolute gift to the children and families lucky enough to be a part of it. Giving this opportunity to other children and families needs to be a priority.”
Grandparent, Gympie“We absolutely loved the Earth & Ocean homeschool class with Hayley! The kids created such a beautiful range of art elements for the Cooloola Stories exhibition and Hayley was incredibly helpful, encouraging and full of wonderful ideas. She always goes above and beyond for the kids and their parents. I loved how she brought in different people each week to share their knowledge and inspire the class.
I would highly recommend this class to children from primary through to high school. Our daughter is in high school and absolutely loved it, she only wished more kids her age had joined! It was such a creative, inspiring and enjoyable experience. Thank you Hayley!”
Mum, Sunshine Coast
“Our daughter wishes she could come to every program Hayley runs. For the past two years she has regularly attended two or three different programs each week, and we’ve seen such a wonderful change in her confidence and self-esteem over that time.
Through the Parados programs she has found a place where she feels comfortable expressing her ideas and being herself. She has sung, danced, acted, written plays and stories, and even written and illustrated her own book.
Watching her become more willing to share her ideas, perform in front of others and feel proud of what she creates has been wonderful. She absolutely loves coming and would happily be part of every program if she could!”
Mum, Coolum
