Meet Alex and Tom
Authentic lived experience and an engaging character-led introduction.
School experiences
Tom’s World: Everyone Belongs
An interactive 45–60 minute primary-school experience combining storytelling, puppetry, Alex’s lived experience and age-appropriate discussion about disability, difference, resilience and belonging.
Alex and Tom visit schools to tell a story and help students learn about difference and belonging.
What students experience
A story-led experience designed for participation
Make story choices
Students help Tom solve a challenge and notice missing paths.
Talk about inclusion
Age-appropriate questions about disability, difference and asking before helping.
Take action
A practical activity and follow-up resource for the classroom.
Two age-group versions
Language and participation matched to students
Learning outcomes
Students explore practical inclusion
See the person before the disabilityAsk before helpingRecognise visible and invisible differencesUnderstand how environments can create barriersRecognise different ways to contributeUse respectful languageBuild friendship and courageSee inclusion as a shared responsibility
Featured live story
Tom and the Map with the Missing Path
A map says everyone can reach the Adventure Tree — but the final route becomes a staircase. Students choose what the group should do, help redesign the path and discover that Tom has found the clue everyone else missed.
StartHidden clueMissing pathAdventure Tree
Included with the experience
More than a single visit
Interactive presentation
45–60 minutes with storytelling, Tom and Alex.
Educator guide
Discussion prompts and follow-up ideas.
Library book
An optional copy of Tom’s Birthday Surprise.
Feedback pathway
Teacher feedback to strengthen the program.
Request a date
Start with a conversation
Submitting this form sends a request — it does not confirm a booking. The World on Wheelz team will respond to confirm the format, date, costs and requirements.
Payment options
Schools can request a quote, use a purchase order, request an invoice or pay an agreed deposit by secure Stripe-hosted checkout once details are confirmed.
Questions schools ask
School experience FAQ
Is this therapy?
No. It is an educational, story-led experience about inclusion, disability, friendship, resilience and belonging.
Is Tom physically present?
The intended live format includes the Tom puppet, subject to staging and final delivery arrangements. A virtual version can use digital visuals and audio.
What does the school need to provide?
A suitable accessible room, staff supervision, basic audio where required and information about relevant access needs.
Can schools use a purchase order?
Yes. The booking workflow supports quote, purchase order, invoice and agreed card-deposit pathways.
Are safety credentials shown?
Verified Working With Children Check, insurance and risk information will be displayed only after current documents are supplied and confirmed.