"Championing The Future Of Indigenous Youth"

The Dreamtime Project is the most unique programme ever designed which provides a powerful framework which fosters self empowerment in an Indigenous youth's every day life. It is a holistic approach with a strong focus on health, healing & wellbeing encompassing the realm of fashion as a platform to spring board from. Indigenous cultures are creative by spirit, however, in Australia there are limited platforms or support systems in the creative arts for Indigenous stories to be told through modern mediums such as fashion, to create self employment and sustainable businesses. 

More broadly, there is significant cultural value in raising the profile of Indigenous models in the mainstream media and our fashion press, extending the repertoire of popular representations of Indigenous people beyond sportsmen and women, men of the land, and women holding up family and community.

We facilitate holistic 10 week workshops that will have a strong focus on building self esteem, honouring ones self and confidence. The courses are empowering, engaging, educational and fun that will bring whole communities together and nurture Indigenous youth into developing new skills. The programme will engage Indigenous youth community at grass roots level to educate and we will provide assistance to every individual to recognise their “blue print” as the foundation to build upon as their own personal pathway to empowerment to believe in themselves that anything is possible.

Our workshops are proven to be invaluable in preparing participants for employment and is vital in establishing the expectations and demands of a job. From grooming and deportment, nutrition, fitness to developing effective communication skills, The Dreamtime Project  provides the tools for successful long term employees and increases engagement.

The Dreamtime Project is designed to increase individuals potential by creating a reality so that goals are achieved. We encourage and support Indigenous youth to become leaders and role models at a community and family level in their everyday lives and inspirations for other youth by helping to lay the foundations for future generations.

Stage 1 - Dreamtime Model Academy - Laying The Foundation For Healing, Health & Wellbeing

“ Our mantra will be “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” to enlighten the youth community and show the benefits of nurturing the soul, mind and body so that it shines on the outside."

There are 3 levels which are facilitated for 10 weeks each. As well as runway, catwalk and photographic workshops, The Dreamtime Project will also be running workshops in the following:

• Nutrition
• Stress Management
• Trauma
• Self Empowerment
• Fitness
• Indigenous Dance/Hip Hop
• Leadership
• Substance Abuse
• Meditation
• Cultural Awareness
• Yoga

The Dreamtime Project has passionate, professional Mentors and Life Coaches throughout the programme on hand to give support, healing and mentoring.

Stage 2 - Dreamtime Fashion Academy - Education & Training

The Dreamtime Project's vision is to create small business opportunities to it’s participants by providing the skills and tools to run self sufficient companies. The training will deliver a unique approach, focussing on individual needs by promoting a detailed accredited training structure which will provide direct connections and representation in key business growth areas. This is a holistic approach to economic development.

The curriculum will cover key areas in all aspects of the fashion industry by providing accredited courses in the following:

• Fashion Design
• Fashion Marketing & Business
• Styling
• Makeup, Hair & Skincare
• Jewellery
• Event Management
• Live Production
• Textiles
• Hospitality

Outcomes so far

The only risk and challenge would be that we would not be able to secure the required funding in the given time frame. If this posed an issue we would postpone the launch of the programme until adequate funds are secured.