Human offices temporarily closed due to Brisbane flood
The Human Ventures office will be closed until further notice due to the flooding in Brisbane.
If you need to contact us, please email humans(at)human.org.au or james.boreham(at)human.org.au
We hope everyone stays safe and dry.
-The Human Ventures Team-
New year to bring creative leadership change
The recent announcement that Founder and Creative Director of Human Ventures, Aleem Ali, will finish in his current role, but remain on the Board, has prompted a few key appointments and changes in the company.
The roles of Creative Director and Design Manager will be filled in January 2011 by existing Human Ventures (Human) staff.
Andrew Gibbs, who has been with the company since 2007, is stepping into the role of Creative Director.
“I’m very pleased to be handing the reins to Andrew,” stated Ali.
“He is an exceptional talent, and brings great experience, energy and vision to the role. I am confident that both he and James Boreham, our General Manager, will continue to build on the company’s successes.”
Commenting on his appointment, Gibbs said, “I’m really looking forward to working with the team at Human in my new role to both continue our leading work and also develop new and innovative projects and partnerships.”
“Aleem has done amazing things at Human,” Gibbs continued, “his passion and knowledge have been a real asset to the company and he’s been a fantastic mentor to me.”
Martin Hull, currently a Senior Designer at Human, will be taking on the role of Design Manager
Martin joined the Human team in May this year, bringing more than 13 years of branding and design experience having worked on international brands in studios and at magazine publishers in both London and Brighton (UK).
“The Human design studio has always delivered cutting edge design solutions to our ever growing list of clients and I’m relishing the opportunity to further develop and strengthen our design offering,” stated Hull.
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Human Ventures (Human) works with diverse communities and socially-responsible organisations to create innovative programs, products, and services that address problems such as poverty, social exclusion, and sustainability.
We achieve this through arts, community engagement, design and entrepreneurial practices.
Human Ventures acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Seeking new Sales & Marketing Officer
Human Ventures is seeking an up and coming Sales and Marketing Officer for the lowercase initiative, a social enterprise by and for young people.
This position would suit those with experience or a recent graduate with the drive to succeed. Those under the age of 26, and interested in Community, Arts and Culture are encouraged to apply.
A bit about the role of Sales and Marketing Officer – lowercase
Reporting directly to the lowercase Coordinator and Human Ventures Creative Director, the SMO will play an integral role in the development of this initiative. The SMO is responsible for generating sales and marketing the initiative to a diverse array of clients. They will identify and engage new clients across the corporate, government and community sectors, and re-engage current and past clients. Working in collaboration with the lowercase Coordinator; Creative Director; and the General Manager, the SMO will develop and implement the Sales and Marketing Strategy.
Working with the lowercase Coordinator; Creative Director; and the General Manager, the Sales and Marketing Officer will also establish, nurture and grow external and internal relationships and communications with clients.
Ultimately, the success of the role will be measured by the profitability and sustainability of the lowercase initiative. As this is a new position, the SMO will have the opportunity to make the role their own and flourish within the organisation.
Applications close Wednesday 22nd December 2010.
Application Kit
Sales & Marketing Officer – Application Kit [PDF 176kb]
Founder makes way for company talent
Founder and Creative Director of Human Ventures, Aleem Ali, has announced that he will finish in his current Executive role at the end of the year, but will continue to serve on the Board.
“It’s been an amazing journey,” stated Ali.
“To date, we’ve impacted more than 50 communities and 10,000 people and our work continues to bring positive and lasting change.”
Having been at the helm for close to 9 years, Ali believes that the time is right for him to pursue international development opportunities and is looking forward to maintaining close ties with the organisation as an active Board member.
“Human Ventures is strongly positioned to build on the leading work that we do throughout Queensland,” he said.
“Having just secured Triennial operational funding through Arts Queensland, and with burgeoning talent in the organisation, the future is very exciting.”
The Board of Human Ventures acknowledged Ali’s significant contribution, and was also pleased to announce an internal succession plan.
“Aleem has brought an incredible passion and energy to the organisation and the communities in which we work,” stated company Chairman, Rupert Bryce.
“Aleem’s belief and commitment to Human Ventures has enriched the lives of many young Australians, enabling them to realise their potential, build their confidence and overcome disadvantage,” Bryce continued.
“His ability to deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders has been widely recognised and greatly appreciated.”
Human Ventures appointed a General Manager to the Executive Management Team in July this year.
The General Manager, James Boreham, has extensive experience and expertise in finance and strategic business management, having worked for more than 18 years in banking and financial services.
“It’s not always necessary to look outside an organisation for key appointments,” noted Boreham.
“We have approached and been working with a number of key staff at Human Ventures who have demonstrated the commitment and talent to play a significant role in the organisation’s future.”
“And we are in a great position at Human Ventures to have experienced, energetic and highly regarded people in our ranks who can continue, enhance and build on Aleem’s work.”
Human Ventures will be releasing further detail about these appointments in the near future.
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Human Ventures (Human) works with diverse communities and socially-responsible organisations to create innovative programs, products, and services that address problems such as poverty, social exclusion, and sustainability.
We achieve this through arts, community engagement, design and entrepreneurial practices.
Human Ventures acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
Premier Announces Coveted Arts Funding
Press Release
Premier and Minister for the Arts, The Honourable Anna Bligh
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh today announced 44 arts organisations across Queensland will receive a total of over $10.4 million in 2011 under the Queensland Government’s small to medium (s2m) funding program for the arts sector.
“This is the new wave of energetic companies who have been embraced by audiences and are geared to grow their business, product and markets,” the Premier said.
“The 31 organisations set for three-year funding each show the great development, expansion and innovation that mark them as leaders in the arts sector.
“This year we have success stories like Expressions Dance Company, La Boite Theatre Company and Human Ventures who have proven to be outstanding through a competitive process and are securing three-year funding status for the first time under s2m.
“Companies like Circa, Queensland Centre for Photography and Topology are making a name internationally and cementing Queensland’s reputation as a hotbed of arts innovation and enterprise.”
The Premier said regional arts companies were also among the top performers.
“Cairns-based KickArts Contemporary Arts and Just Us Theatre Ensemble, Townsville’s Dancenorth, La Luna Youth Arts and Umbrella Studio, Mackay’s Crossroad Arts and Mornington Island’s Mirndiyan Gunana Aboriginal Corporation each achieved triennial support.”
Ms Bligh congratulated string ensemble Camerata of St John’s and Brisbane’s Flipside Circus for being successful in receiving s2m annual funding for the first time.
“Funding through s2m supports Queensland arts companies delivering music, dance, visual arts, design, craft, new media, writing, theatre, community arts and services from Mornington Island to the Gold Coast,” she said.
“Successful organisations are those which demonstrate excellence and innovation in their particular regions and art forms.”
Ms Bligh said funding for s2m invested in the arts sector through grants, partnerships and key support for industry development.
The s2m program is the foundation for four collaborations with the Australia Council which have leveraged extra federal funding for Queensland arts companies.
Stylin UP Regional (2005-2010) Album – listen and vote
Recently, Human Ventures produced and released the Stylin UP Regional (2005-2010) album.
The album features the ‘deadly’ beats and lyrics of 260 young artists from Logan, Hope Vale, Cherbourg and Woorabinda. It has been inspired by stories from elders, and involves the creative input of more than 20 artsworkers and many workshops, dances, disco’s and time with young people.
In celebration of the release of this long awaited compilation CD, the young people of Cherbourg, Hope Vale and Woorabinda have loaded tracks and pix onto myspace and triple j unearthed.
You can listen to the album at www.soundcloud.com or www.human.org.au
Please show your support by clicking on the links below and voting for them to become triple j’s next deadly unearthed artist.
Cherbourg Crew: www.triplejunearthed.com/CBGStylinUpCrew
Hope Vale Crew: www.triplejunearthed.com/stylinuphopevalecrew
Woorabinda Crew: www.triplejunearthed.com/StylinUPWoorabinda
To lear more about the Stylin UP Regional program, click here.
Video: 15 years and counting…
15 years and counting… from Human Ventures on Vimeo.
15 years
50 communities
10,000 people
5 million kilometres
Since 1995, Human Ventures (formerly SpeakOut) has been busy.
Most importantly we’ve been busy working with amazing people, businesses and organisations to bring positive change.
Invitation: 15 years and counting…
15 years
50 communities
10,000 people
5 million kilometres
Since 1995, Human Ventures (formerly SpeakOut) has been busy.
Most importantly we’ve been busy working with amazing people, businesses and organisations to bring positive change.
We think that’s noteworthy, and we’re having an event on Thursday 7th October.
Who?
You. Anyone who’s been involved with us (or would like to be). We’re friendly like that.
Why?
To celebrate, share (where we’ve been and where we are going) and to raise some money to continue our work.
Where?
166 Ann Street, Brisbane (Australia)
When?
From 5pm (on Thursday 7th October)
What do I need to do?
Put it in your diary, look out for more details over the next few weeks and turn up on the night.
Stay informed:
http://www.human.org.au/15years
http://www.facebook.com/humanventures
RSVP (I don’t need more info, count me in!
15years@human.org.au
Young People Breathe Life into Election Campaign
A forum that will bring a number of Federal Candidates together with passionate young people, hopes to breathe life into what has been described by some commentators as an ‘uninspiring Federal Election Campaign’.
The forum Arts Election 2010 will put candidates including The Greens’ Larissa Waters under the spotlight to answer tough questions from 100 young Australians about their respective Arts and Cultural policies.
Left Right Queensland State Director Devett O’Brien says that Brisbane is developing a reputation as a city of innovation in the arts.
“Young Queenslanders want to see more of that in the Federal Government’s policy for the whole country.
This is as an important issue for young people and I suspect it will be front of mind when they vote on August 21st”.
The arts are a means of expression, celebration, dialogue, commentary and social change, and this forum will seek to provide true debate and real passion.
“The knowledge and passion of young people is something that a lot of politicians seem intimidated by. We don’t seek to intimidate, but we’d appreciate some authentic and challenging conversation.”
Arts Election 2010 is a joint Election Forum run by Human Ventures, Markwell Presents, Young People and the Arts Australia, Left Right Think-Tank, Wise Foundation and The Brisbane Institute.
Details of the event
Location: Bleeding Heart Gallery, School of Arts Building, 166 Ann Street Brisbane.
Date and time: commences 7pm, Thursday 19th August.
Media contact: Melinda Halloran | 0421 874 446 | m.halloran@leftright.org.au
Creative Pathways continue this September
The Creative Pathways team are back in the Central West in September with brand new creative workshops, including computer games development, digital DJ, film making, illustration, music production and graphic design.
The team will be collaborating with Blackall State School to present the second annual Arts Appreciation Evening.
“Contributing to local events is really important to us,” said Creative Pathways Coordinator, Brooke Newall. “It is a way of connecting our program to the wider community and to demonstrate to young people the value of partnerships.”
The whole community is invited to the Blackall State School Arts Appreciation Evening that will happen at the Blackall Cultural Centre on Thurs 9 Sep, 6pm. The event will include an art gallery, music and theatre performances, a film display and more. All work created by Blackall State High students, Creative Pathways participants and the wider community.
“This event will not only be about celebrating the work on display,” suggests Brooke, “but about encouraging more young people to explore the arts and creative industries.”
On Monday 6 September, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, young people in Blackall can come to the Memorial Hall to get involved in workshops in computer games development, digital DJ, film making, illustration, music production and graphic design. The workshops then continue on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.30pm until 5.30pm.
In Blackall, young people can also participate in graphic design workshops from Friday 10 until Sunday 12 September. Through the employment of a local designer and client liaison the Design Hub endeavours to deliver professional design services for clients in Central West Queensland. The Design Hub initiative is currently being developed by Creative Pathways, in collaboration with Blackall-Tambo Regional Council and CICADAS.
The Creative Pathways team then makes their way to Longreach where young people can similarly participate in computer games development, digital DJ, film making, illustration, music production and graphic design on Friday 10 September at Longreach State High School and on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September at the Longreach Youth Club from 11am until 4pm.
In addition to workshops, Creative Pathways will continue with the Young Entrepreneurs Program, supporting young people’s ideas for enterprise projects.
“We’re really keen to continue working with young people who have a vision for some form of community project, event or even a micro-business,” outlines Brooke. “Even if you don’t have your own concept, you can still participate and learn great skills to develop and launch a business idea.”
Young Entrepreneurs is about helping young people to better understand and develop skills in enterprise by focusing on social enterprise opportunities that can provide some benefit to the Central West.
Creative Pathways creative workshops, enterprise program and showcase series is currently supported by: The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation, Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Blackall State School, Longreach State High School, Regional Arts Fund, CICADAS and Human Ventures.
For more information about Creative Pathways or the Young Entrepreneurs Program, contact Human Ventures on 07 3229 8055, email cpcw@human.org.au, check out our website at or become a fan of ‘Creative Pathways’ on Facebook.
Human Ventures (Human) is a leading creative and social enterprise. We develop community programs and provide creative services to help grow innovative and sustainable businesses and communities. Human Ventures acknowledges the assistance of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
