Arts & Culture
All services provided by Stepping Black promote successful outcomes through strengthening the capacity of people, their communities and their cultures with focus on Indigenous Australians.
Provision of Workshops, Events & Creative Hubs that focus on the development of Indigenous Creative Arts
- Indigenous Visual and Performing Arts – Skill Development, Presentation and Promotion
- Event Management for Exhibitions, Expos, Festivals, Fairs and Celebrations
- Business development, marketing and sales Initiatives for Indigenous artists/designers and performers
- Management Services and booking facilities for Indigenous Artists/Performers
- Development, Planning and Delivery of Arts related Youth Programs
- Visual and Performing Artists’ Camps and Retreats
Recognition & Protection of Cultural Identity
- Acknowledgement and application of local cultural protocols and practices
- Incorporation of appropriate Traditional Historical Knowledge, Cultural Knowledge and Ecological Knowledge into all activities under the guidance of Elders and the Keepers of Knowledge
- Protection of sensitive Cultural Knowledge through the use of correct rules and codes of behaviour
- Working in partnership with Elders and key community people Assisting business and corporations with the preparation of Reconciliation Action Plans
Youth Engagement & Development
- Youth Program Development, Planning and Delivery to suit specific areas and needs
- Delivery of Leadership development and well-being as part of all activities
- Promote activities to support engagement in Education
Cultural Brokerage
- Initial contact for Cross-Cultural Connection
- Cultural Brokering
- Strategic Networks
- Community partnerships
- Indigenous Community engagement
Event Management
- Arts Expos/Festivals/Fairs (including Marketing Events)
- Textiles & Fashion Shows (including Marketing Events)
- Initiation, involvement and contribution to Local, Regional and State Events
- Support for local Indigenous and reconciliation events eg NAIDOC, Cultural Healing Days, Festivals, celebrations
Community Development
- Capacity Building
- Leadership Development
- Governance Training
- Enterprise Development
- Planning and Program Development
- Advisory Services
Grant Management & Assistance
- Grant Application Support
- Conceptual Planning
- Project Development and Management