The Victorian Government is proud to be the major partner of the Wakakirri Secondary School Challenge in Victoria.  The Wakakirri Secondary School Challenge makes a real difference to the lives of young people, enabling and empowering them to participate in society in productive and creative ways. Through Wakakirri, young people develop leadership, production, communication and performance skills and are also recognised for their team work, commitment and creativity.

Youth Central, the Victorian Government website for young people, includes stories of a number of young people undertaking career pathways both in front of and behind the camera in the media, arts and entertainment industry.

From humble beginnings, Muffin Break now has over 210 stores in Australia. We’re a family owned and operated business. Each of our stores is locally owned and operated by our franchisees who are proud of the communities they serve and love nothing more than to see you leave with a smile on your face. With so many of our stores in regional towns, we truly believe in supporting local charities to make a difference in these communities.

Established in 2001 Reconciliation Australia is the national lead body on reconciliation in Australia. Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates respect, trust and positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Reconciliation Australia supports the Wakakirri Association to meet the aim of promoting participation in Wakakirri programs by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and assists Wakakirri to promote reconciliation with the national Reconciliation Story Award. Wakakirri’s long term Patron, Professor Tom Calma AO, is Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia.

The McCusker Charitable Foundation was established for charitable purposes aimed at improving health and education, with particular emphasis on Western Australia. In 2017, the Foundation was registered as a Private Ancillary Fund with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.
 
Over the past years, the McCusker family has donated more than $60,000,000 to a wide variety of charitable projects and not for profit organisations. The family also financed the construction of the Lady McCusker Home.

Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance is your one stop hub for all things entertainment. From a Production House and Talent Agency to a Junior Dance School, Venue Hire, Community Outreach Programs, Professional Dance and Musical Theatre Qualifications, Event Management and Festivals we welcome all prospective clients whatever your dreams entail in the world of dance and entertainment!

Footsteps is passionate about placing an instructor in your school to develop active, creative risk takers.  We are your local dance and drama specialists. A moving student is a learning student. Creating new learning experiences for students. Embracing a broader curriculum. Developing imagination and creativity. When we think of wellbeing, children exposed to the arts are more empathetic, kinder and more collaborative. See how Footsteps can compliment your PA framework by calling us on 1300 760 588 or email [email protected].

Inspiring and educating Australia’s student dancers since 2000.  dancetrain magazine is a gorgeous 112 page book produced every two months.  The only dance media to shoot and film Australian student dancers performing.  Every year dancetrain features a double page pictorial spread of Wakakirri students.  A favourite teaching aid for high school dance teachers.

The Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association (APATA) is Australia’s uniting body for teachers and educators working in the performing arts. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading body dedicated entirely to all disciplines in performance. So what is APATA all about? We connect through our online member community, industry events, partnerships and national awards program. Whether you are located in regional Australia or city central we warmly welcome all members of our national community to participate, collaborate, connect, and inspire. We believe in sharing – ideas, knowledge, experience and skills. Our partnership with Wakakirri, Australia’s largest performing arts festival for schools, sits at the heart of our aspirations for teachers and students, where great stories inspire change and inclusivity that connects and leads learning and practice in the performing arts.

Biome Eco Stores is a Brisbane-based retail business which provides Australia’s largest range of eco-friendly products in-store and online, offering deliveries nation-wide. From natural skincare and green cleaning to safe, reusable water bottles and food pouches, Biome is helping Australians live waste free, toxin free and ethically.  Biome helps customers shop by the values important to them, such as vegan and palm oil free, knowing that the products have passed Biome’s strict criteria that excludes any harmful synthetic chemicals and fragrances. Biome has four Brisbane stores located in Paddington, Balmoral, Indooroopilly and Brisbane City.