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Maningrida Waditj Warriors

Overview Music is increasingly becoming a bridge between remote Aboriginal communities and the national stage. In Maningrida, two teenage rappers — Donovan “DK” Kernan (16) and Tremmel “Tillo” Taylor (14) — turned to music to address the challenges facing their community. At the same time, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) continue to spotlight First…

Wadeye – Generation Rise

Overview In Wadeye, more than 20 young people (ages 13–19) participated in a three-day wellbeing, leadership, and music program delivered by Generation Rise in partnership with Waditj Warriors and led by nationally recognised artist J-MILLA. The program was designed to create a safe and inspiring space where youth could explore identity, build confidence, and strengthen…

Meekatharra Bilawuk Social Media Workshop

Overview Bilawuk, led by Pops & Jay, delivered a dynamic social media workshop in Meekatharra, Western Australia, designed to empower young people with the skills to use digital platforms safely and effectively. The workshop balanced honest discussions about risks, including addiction and cyberbullying, with hands-on strategies that highlighted the positive potential of social media for storytelling, culture-sharing,…

Burunga

This is some exciting work we did through Generation Rise with the Barunga community. We collaborated with local youth and emerging artists to create a track called “BARUNGA”, which is a modern-day response to the historic Barunga Statement. This project really captures the kind of impact and cultural work Generation Rise is leading, bringing together established and emerging…