Successful Program Completion 2025
Funded by the Australian Government (NIAA)
One Vision Productions successfully delivered the Music for Change program throughout 2025 with funding from the Australian Government’s National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The program met all approved objectives and delivery targets, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through culturally grounded music, storytelling, and multimedia workshops.
Program Snapshot
Delivery year: 2025
Schools: 5
Students engaged in workshops: 72
Total students supported (incl. mentoring): 91
Workshop format: Weekly sessions over 8 weeks
Status: Fully delivered and acquitted
Music for Change was delivered in school settings and supported early intervention, school attendance, literacy development, cultural identity, and student wellbeing. All participation and retention targets were met or exceeded.
What We Delivered
Music for Change combines:
Music creation and songwriting
Storytelling and cultural learning
Multimedia and music video production
Mentoring support for higher-needs students
Leadership from Elders and Aboriginal Education Officers
Students worked collaboratively to create original songs and music videos that celebrate culture, language, Country, and identity, while building confidence, communication skills, and pride in who they are.
Impact at a Glance
Across all schools, the program demonstrated strong and consistent outcomes:
Increased cultural connection and pride
Improved confidence and self-worth
Higher levels of school engagement
Greater optimism about the future
Improved literacy and communication confidence
Several schools recorded 100% positive student reflection in key outcome areas including self-worth, cultural connection, and engagement in learning.
Student Voice & Wellbeing
Impact was measured through:
Pre- and post-program student surveys
Weekly wellbeing check-ins
Feedback from teachers, Aboriginal Education Officers, Elders, and families
Teachers consistently reported that for many students, this was the first time they had seen them fully engaged, confident, and willing to be visible in a learning environment.
Community & Cultural Connection
Music for Change was delivered in close partnership with schools, families, and community leaders. Parents and carers reported 100% satisfaction, noting positive changes in confidence, cultural awareness, and enthusiasm for school.
Indigenous employment was a core part of delivery, with Indigenous staff contributing nearly half of all program delivery hours.
Watch the Music for Change 2025 Videos
Each school produced an original music video as part of the program. These works stand as powerful expressions of student voice, culture, and growth.
🎬 Completed Videos
Ballina Public School – Ngalingaa Gala Jagun
https://vimeo.com/1145549687/6b77b0f739
Centaur Public School – The Next Generation
https://vimeo.com/1137383437
Nimbin Central School – Nimbunj the Wiiaan
https://vimeo.com/1130797670
Lismore South Public School – Bulaan gii Janbala Jugandaa (Walking Together on Country)
https://vimeo.com/1107995436
Goonellabah Public School – Janbaleh Jagunnaa Ngalinaa (Walking on Our Country)
https://vimeo.com/1093332278/4099394cad
Music for Change 2025 — Album Release
To extend the life and reach of the program’s outcomes, all songs created through the 2025 Music for Change program have been released as the Music for Change 2025 album, now available on major global streaming platforms.
The album ensures student voices continue to be heard well beyond the program, celebrating culture, language, and creativity on a worldwide stage.
Music for Change 2025 is streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, iTunes, Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, and across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other ByteDance stores, with additional global reach via iHeartRadio and MediaNet.
By placing these works alongside mainstream releases worldwide, the album amplifies youth voice and reinforces the program’s commitment to pride, empowerment, and lasting visibility.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Music for Change program reinforces the effectiveness of One Vision Productions’ creative, culturally grounded model in supporting:
Cultural empowerment
Mental health resilience
Learning engagement
Youth voice and self-determination
We thank the National Indigenous Australians Agency, participating schools, Elders, families, and—most importantly—the young people who shared their voices, stories, and culture.
