Our programs are designed in response to real, current challenges facing young people and the communities around them. Creativity is not the goal, it is the means by which meaningful outcomes become possible.
The need we respond to
What our programs
make possible
Outcomes for young people
Outcomes for schools
and communities
Artefacts and traces
of the work
How we meet the need
Australian young people are spending more time on screens than ever before, while anxiety and mental health challenges remain among the leading causes of health burden for those aged 15–24. At the same time, many young people report growing concern about the future, including climate anxiety and social disconnection, creating a need for engagement approaches that support wellbeing, expression and genuine connection. Traditional engagement models don’t always create space for young people to process these experiences or contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Our programs are designed to meet this moment.
Through collaborative, youth-led creative processes, participants are offered accessible, non-threatening ways to communicate, connect and be heard. These processes support both individual wellbeing and broader social impact.
Increased confidence and self-expression
A sense of agency and ownership over shared spaces or ideas
Safer ways to communicate thoughts and experiences
Stronger connection to peers, place and community
Opportunities to contribute without pressure to perform
Youth perspectives made visible and valued
Stronger culture of inclusion, care and participation
Shared language around wellbeing, identity or environmental responsibility
Moments of collective pride and recognition
Engagement that supports wellbeing, not just compliance
Each program leaves behind a tangible or shared outcome shaped by the participants and the context. These artefacts act as reminders, conversation starters and points of connection.
Artefacts may include:
Co-designed murals or visual works
Temporary exhibitions or pop-up installations
Digital artworks or printed pieces
Symbols, stories or shared narratives
Public moments or events that mark participation
These artefacts are not the point of the work, they are evidence of it.
By slowing things down, working collaboratively and prioritising process over performance, our programs create space for young people to show up as they are. Creativity becomes a bridge between inner experience and shared meaning, helping individuals and communities reconnect (with each other, with place, and with what matters).
Why we love our jobs
Young people are more likely to engage in experiences that feel enjoyable, voluntary and safe. When creative processes are framed as participation rather than instruction, they open pathways for expression, belonging and empowerment that more traditional models often miss. This means we get an amazing energy back from our projects, from the participants and from the community. It’s meaningful work.
Examples outputs from previous programs
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Co-designed and co-painted murals (temporary or permanent)
Temporary exhibitions or pop-up installations
Collaborative artworks or visual storytelling pieces
Window vinyls, wall decals or mobile displays
Visual responses to key themes or values
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Student-designed uniform elements or accessories (eg sports days, events)
Visual identity elements for SRCs or student groups
Campaign visuals for inclusion, belonging, wellbeing or sustainability
Posters or signage designed with students
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Student-led action plans (inclusion, diversity, wellbeing, sustainability)
Visual roadmaps translating school strategies into student language
SRC visioning and planning outcomes
Co-designed initiatives suitable for implementation or funding support
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Creative activations for key dates or themed weeks
Student-led showcases or launches
Interactive displays for assemblies or community events