Program provider: Mzuri Dance ArtisTree
Mzuri Dance ArtisTree brings more than 35 years experience to their programs. This experience spans dance, arts and cultural practice. The team includes artists and cultural knowledge holders.
Mzuri Dance ArtisTree delivers school performances, workshops and development programs. Through dance, music, storytelling and performance, students build connection, cultural awareness and appreciation.
Program description
Girls Lead Culture is a leadership and wellbeing program for girls aged 15–18.
It supports girls who may be at risk of disengaging from school or their community.
The program helps girls build leadership, creative voice, cultural identity and a sense of belonging. Students take part in:
- Movement, rhythm and voice
- Storytelling and facilitation
- Cultural food and creative arts
- Group project design.
The program is strengths-based and trauma-informed. It builds on the leadership, resilience and creativity girls already show in their families and communities.
Girls take part in weekly workshops and mentoring. They help design their own activities. They are supported by positive role models. These include artists, cultural mentors and bicultural facilitators.
The program helps students build:
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Emotional awareness
- Leadership skills
- Self-belief.
Students work together on a project for their school or community. Through the program, they can also build awareness of future pathways and opportunities.
Intended outcomes
- Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
- Stronger peer relationships and teamwork (5)
- Interactions with positive role models (6)
- Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
- Increased resilience and coping skills (11)
- Better self-management and positive choices (12)
- Improved leadership skills (15)
- Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
- Increased cultural connection, pride and identity (18)
- Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)
Program details
| Target audience | Years 9-12 |
|---|---|
| Delivery window | During school, after school, school holidays |
| Program duration | 90-120 minute sessions, once per week for 4 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks |
| Group size | Maximum 15 |
| Geographic availability | Melbourne metropolitan region and selected regional Victorian locations by arrangement |
| Delivery setting | School-based, in-person |
| Program availability | 2026–2029; terms 1-4, during school, after school and school holidays |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Yes |
| Program category | Wellbeing and personal development
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| Procurement category | Wellbeing and personal development - Flexible program - Girls leadership and engagement |
| Program contact | Suzanne Watts E: info@mzuridanceartistree.org M: 0427 537 772 |
| Link to external website | Mzuri Dance ArtisTree |
| Provider has Betray of Trust Insurance | Yes |
| Supervision and duty of care | School to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider when booking |
Core program costs
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-week program | $9,340.00 | $10,274.00 |
| 8-week program | $17,020.00 | $18,722.00 |
| 12-week program | $24,440.00 | $26,884.00 |
Additional costs or optional extras
Please enquire with Mzuri Dance ArtisTree for regional travel costs.
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