DRUMS OF THE ISLANDS
Cook Islands Drums Workshop
Experience the rhythm, energy and cultural traditions of Cook Islands drumming in this special two-night workshop.
Led through traditional rhythms, group drumming and performance-based activities, participants will have the opportunity to connect through music, culture and community.
This workshop is designed to introduce people to the power of Pacific drumming while creating a space to learn, collaborate and experience Cook Islands culture.
Limited spaces available.
Cost: $10 per person / day
20 & 21 October 2026
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Life Education Theatre, Colyton
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND WE HAVE NOW CLOSED OFF REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS WORKSHOP.
KEEP POSTED FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
DREAM ACADEMY BOOK LAUNCH 2026
They Don't Really Care About Us
Dream Academy, Volume One
We are excited to announce the release of our 2026 Dream Academy book, written in collaboration with our young people.
Launching Sunday, 25 October 2026.
A collection of stories, voices and perspectives from the next generation.
Their words. Their stories. Their voices.
Dream Without Limits.
Higher Learning Collective is Now a Registered Charity
What started as a vision to create better opportunities for young people has continued to grow.
Higher Learning Collective is proud to announce that we are now officially an ACNC-registered charity.
For us, this is more than a change in status. It represents another important step in building an organisation that can serve young people and communities for years to come.
Through Dream Academy, UNSCRIPTED, Navigators Youth Film Festival and our growing community initiatives, we use creativity, education and leadership to give young people opportunities to discover their voice, build confidence and develop their potential.
We are grateful to our young people, families, board, volunteers, partners and supporters who continue to believe in what we are building.
The journey is still only beginning.
From Insight, to Impact.
Higher Learning Collective
ACNC Registered Charity
WELCOME TO HLC
At HLC, we believe every young person has a voice worth discovering and a future worth investing in.
NAVIGATORS YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL 2026
A Night Where Young Voices Took the Screen
The inaugural Navigators Youth Film Festival, presented by HLC.
With a full house, young filmmakers saw their stories come to life on the big screen, surrounded by families, friends and community cheering them on.
From the films and performances to the awards and audience voting, the night was filled with energy, connection and celebration.
Most importantly, Navigators proved that young people have stories worth hearing and voices worth giving a platform to.
THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.
Every Story Matters. Every Voice Counts.
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Dream Academy
Dream Academy is HLC's flagship youth leadership and creative arts program, helping young people discover their voice, build confidence and develop the skills to lead with purpose.
Through storytelling, performance, public speaking, creative writing and leadership development, students learn to communicate with confidence while exploring identity, resilience, faith and purpose.
Operating in Colyton and Cabramatta, each program is intentionally limited to 12 students, allowing every young person to be known, supported and challenged through genuine mentorship.
At Dream Academy, we don't just develop performers.
We develop communicators. Leaders. Creators.
Community Workshops
HLC partners with schools, councils, community organisations, churches and industry professionals to deliver engaging workshops that inspire young people to grow in confidence, creativity and leadership.
From performing arts and filmmaking to business, music, sport and storytelling, every workshop connects participants with real-world skills, experienced mentors and new opportunities.
Whether delivered as a school program, holiday workshop, leadership intensive or community event, our goal is simple.
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