Girls On Country
A participant-led creative ecosystem for youth agency and leadership
A system of programs, training, enterprise and consultancy designed to shift how young people and organisations create, lead, and participate.
Who is this for?
For organisations, educators, youth workers, mental health practitioners, and community programs working with young people across diverse settings, including First Nations and broader youth contexts.
A system, not a single program
Girls on Country is a participant-led ecosystem combining creative practice, structured facilitation, and real-world pathways for expression and economic participation.
Programs
Girls on Country: Creative Leadership Program
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​Creative Workshop + Marketplace
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Facilitator Training + Certification
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​Consultancy + Organisational Support
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Beyond the workshop: a creative marketplace
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An ecosystem where participant-created works can be shared, exhibited, and accessed beyond the program environment.
👉 Button: Explore Marketplace
Photo of marketplace page or related - slides? Something that moves.
We Are Strong Women
CC, Nanee, Ruth, Latoya, and Chelsea created and performed We Are Strong Women. They wrote the lyrics, music, clothing, and location themselves, shaping a song that speaks to strength, connection to country and culture, and the importance of protecting and supporting one another.
2025. Made during the Girls on Country: Creative Leadership Program.
Outcomes:
Over the course of a year, 18 participants from a remote Indigenous community engaged in Girls on Country Arts program. At the end of the program, significant positive changes were observed:
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Employment: 28% of participants (5 out of 18) had secured employment by the end of the year.
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Self-Harm Incidents: Incidents of self-harm among participants dropped by 50%.
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Police Engagement: Negative interactions with police decreased by 39%.
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School Attendance: Participants’ school attendance increased by 26%.
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Self-Confidence and Skill Development: Participants reported feeling significantly more confident in themselves and their abilities.
These results demonstrate the program's impact, contributing to personal growth, community safety, and increased educational and economic engagement.
