Human seeks marketing intern
Are you looking for work experience in marketing?
Want to spend time in an organisation that is one of its kind?
Do you care about having a positive impact?
Then you might just be perfect for us.
Human Ventures is an innovative social enterprise and creative consultancy. We develop programs that use technology and the arts to support communities and individuals throughout Queensland. As a team we hold expertise in fields such as communication design, community cultural development, film, youth work, music, visual arts and dance. We enjoy long walks on the beach, video games and cooking.
We are looking for a marketing intern to work with us one day every week. Your responsibilities would include working on our monthly e-news, helping out with social media, and any other maketing activities you are skilled at. We will welcome your ideas and input.
If this sounds like you or you want to know more send us an email or give Pauline a call on 07 3229 8055!
Meet Brooke Newall
We chat with Brooke Newall (Program Coordinator for Creative Pathways in the Central West) about her primary school aspirations and her current expectations of life after death. Brooke works (and plays) as an actor, theatre director, creative producer and theatre workshop facilitator for children and young people. Her life began in Tasmania as an actor of independent theatre and artistic director for PCYC Youth Theatre.
How long have you been part of the Human family?
4 years as an arts worker
2 years as program & festival manager
What did you want to be when you were in primary school?
A singer, like my idol of the time… Gloria Estefan (gold)
A ballerina, who didn’t believe in lessons
What inspires you?
Children who explore and share their imaginations in ways I only wish I still could.
Older people who live like they’re 21.
What is your vision for the future?
To live in a society that likes to talk with each other, has vegetables on our nature strip instead of grass, let’s children roam free without fear and doesn’t need channel 7 to get the ‘facts’.
What would you like to be reincarnated as?
Maybe a meerkat? They have pretty curious and fun little lives.
Why is creativity important?
Without it nothing new would happen.
What is your favourite creative activity?
Singing – followed closely by acting.
Are there any upcoming art events you are looking forward to?
The Soweto Gospel Choir at QPAC, Gob Squad at the World Theatre Festival… and my favourite Shockwave Festival in Blackall in May!
What do you like best about being a Human?
Every day I come to work to combine my love for creativity, young people and working in regional areas…. every day.
Since arriving in Brisbane in 2007 Brooke has facilitated for companies including Backbone Youth Arts, BRAINways Education and Human Ventures before the appointment of Program Coordinator. She has taught classes in film and TV performance for children and adults and established ZooKidz Acting & Modeling Agency.
Brooke has directed theatre with young people independently and for Backbone Youth Arts, PCYC Youth Theatre, BRAINways Education and Human. Her theatre performance credits include Holy Guacamole (09), Sushi Wooshi Woo (09), Hitchcock Blonde (07) and Up For Grabs (07), The Golden Age (07) plus Brooke appears in a number of ongoing TV commercials, short films and commercial photographic work.
In 2010 Brooke worked as a producer on Red2 for Metro Arts & Brisbane City Council and Changing Habitats, the YPAA National Symposium for Young People and the Arts Australia. Brooke has also coordinated the Valley Fiesta, theatre program 09, Shockwave Festival theatre program 09/10 and the QLD Youth Arts Market 09 and 2high Festival 07,08.
Brooke has a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (theatre) from the University of Tasmania, was a 2009 YAMP recipient and a member of the Young People Creating Queensland initiative.
There are no visible scars on Brooke’s neck from the removal of her second head.
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Creative Pathways: young coordinators get down to business
The Shockwave Festival is delighted to announce the formation of its young coordinators’ crew for 2013 and the success of the community supporters’ business breakfast.
A group of ten dedicated young people from Blackall, Longreach, Barcaldine and Winton are meeting fortnightly, with the aid of technology, to plan this year’s Shockwave Festival. They will plan and deliver the festival with support from Human Ventures, youth workers, schools and other volunteers from their communities.
Each coordinator has a different part of the festival that they are responsible for and are given mentors to help them develop a written plan to deliver it well. So far, coordinators have brainstormed the 2013 theming and tagline, designed fundraising activities such as a car wash and trivia night, decided to host another Chalk Walk, agreed to be part of a Woolscour concert, discussed performers and workshops for the festival and workshops and also spoken about how to involve other towns.
Visitors who come to Blackall for the festival can register to camp at the showgrounds again this year, with young coordination crew member, Geordie Heard responsible for planning all of the logistics for the camp site such as activities, camping areas and supervision. Geordie is being mentored by Alison Mobbs, who, as a teacher, has run many school camps in the past and who is keen to pass on these
skills.
The community supporters’ business breakfast, held at the Coolibah Motel in Blackall last Friday, was a great show of support for the Shockwave Festival with bookings at capacity and some interesting guest speakers skyping in to the breakfast from the Birdsville Race Club, Tourism Queensland and Human Ventures.
Kerrylyn Parfitt, from Smith Bros Blackall, was very impressed by the morning.
“It was good to hear about and understand more about the Shockwave Festival and how it is put together”, she said. “I was impressed that you could skype in guest speakers and I was impressed with Lachlan May. We got to experience what Shockwave has given him and what it does for the young people. Young people need guidance from the older people and it makes a good mix when you put them together.”
Blackall Tambo Regional Council Mayor Barry Muir was the first to sign up at the breakfast as a community supporter for Shockwave. He recognised the call for support and now proudly holds a sign that reads “Young People are Our Future – we support the Shockwave Festival” and a satchel of Shockwave goodies.
Shockwave sponsorship coordinator, Alison Mobbs, announced the community supporter program at the breakfast and is keen to sign up individuals and businesses across Central Western Queensland.
More information on the Shockwave community supporter program is available at the Human Ventures website or by calling Alison Mobbs on 07 4657 4442.
Shockwave Festival dates are Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2013!!
A FREE Event for the whole community!
The Shockwave Festival is proudly supported and co-presented by the Blackall Tambo Regional Council & Human Ventures. Creative Pathways creative workshops and enterprise program is currently supported by: The Australia Council for the Arts, Tim Fairfax Foundation, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Tourism and Events Queensland, the Queensland Government, and Human Ventures.
For more information about Creative Pathways or the Shockwave Festival, contact Human Ventures on 07 3229 8055, email Brooke, check out our website or become a fan of ‘Creative Pathways’ and ‘Shockwave Blackall’ on Facebook.
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Shockwave update! Slam poetry, circus and call for support
The Shockwave Festival is set for the final weekend of May… and programming is off to a flying start!
We’re ecstatic to announce partnerships with the State Library of Queensland and CIRCA . Both organisations will be bringing world class artists to this years festival to share their skills in the areas of slam poetry and circus!
The new Shockwave Arts Leadership Ambassadors Program is currently in development. Our aim is to support selected students from across Central West Queensland to participate in a quality program of leadership development that includes event planning and delivery as well as public speaking. The program will include a virtual workshop series that culminates in a five day ‘Arts Leadership’ camp during the festival.
Shockwave Festival will also take a strong enterprise approach this year with the addition of young people’s original art, craft and creative wares for sale both at the festival and in selected tourist venues across the region. Participants will learn valuable business and creative production skills and contribute to regional cultural and economic development.
Lastly, due to high demand the Shockwave Art Gallery will be open for one week following the festival in 2013 to coincide with the Blackall Heartland Festival Art Show. The Shockwave Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of work by selected young and emerging regional artists. Works will also be for sale.
Shockwave could not happen without our dedicated supporters. Human are currently seeking sponsors, partners and members to support the future of the Shockwave Festival. Help empower our young people to see a future for themselves in our rural communities. Please email Alison for more information on alison@human.org.au
Shockwave Festival is on May 25 and 26 at the Memorial Hall and Skate Park, Blackall, Queensland.
IMAGE: David Stavanger aka Ghostboy, world class Slam Poet will be delivering workshops and performing thanks to the State Library of Queensland’s Poetry Slam program.
Indigenous program re-named Creative Tracks and Logan Coordinator announced
We are pleased to announce that our Indigenous Community Program formerly known as Stylin’ Up Regional with now go under the newly developed banner of Creative Tracks. There are plenty of new things about the program and we will have many exciting updates for you in the near future.
Kaylah ‘Kayemtee’ Tyson has been engaged as the Logan Coordinator for the Program. Her passion, drive and determination to empower other young people in the community are an inspiration to all that meet her.
Kaylah ‘Kayemtee’ Tyson, formerly of Poetic Murriz, has been a mainstay on the local Brisbane rap/hip hop scene supporting artists such as Naughty By Nature, Street Warriors and Impossible Odds and collaborating with The Last Kinection.
She has toured to such communities as Weipa, Napranum, Aurukun, Coen, Hopevale, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Gove (NT) as a dancer, emcee and workshop facilitator.
In 2010, Kayemtee completed a Diploma in Performing Arts at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA). During her time there she was in such theatre productions as Reflections, Q150 & Long Before, Something Of a Midsummer Night’s Dream-Time and X-Stacy under the direction of Leah Purcell.
Kayemtee is working on her debut solo EP to be released through Impossible Odds Records
Kayemtee will coordinate the program in Logan and will be engaged as an facilitator in other communities.
Creative Pathways: last workshops for 2012, skate parks, and BIG showcases!
Brisbane arts workers Sue Loveday and Thom Browning made up the creative team for this delivery. Sue facilitated block printing, stencilling and organic sculpture making workshops. Thom, who is new to the team, facilitated VJ and performance workshops.
In Winton, over 60 young people attended workshops at the Youth Centre and Winton State School and 130 people came to celebrate the first BIG Showcase at the Winton Shire Hall. The Winton BIG Showcase contained dance, drama and music by students from Winton State School and live VJ’ing, photography, sculpture and original greeting cards made by Creative Pathways participants.
With our delivery in Blackall happening on the busiest weekend of the year, we were stoked to attract over 50 young people to workshops at the Memorial Hall and Blackall State School and 50 people to the Blackall BIG Showcase at the Skate Park. This event was unlike any in the history of the Creative Pathways program. The skate bowl turned into the stage as young scooter riders, skateboarders, hip hop dancers, beat boxers and VJ’s combined their acts into one athletic art extravaganza.
Both BIG Showcases also had fundraising elements run by young people in the form of original greeting cards for sale and a BBQ to help pay for their involvement in Shockwave Festival 2013
We farewelled Bonny on this trip and welcomed Alison Mobbs to the team as the Shockwave 2013, Regional Marketing & Event Coordinator. Alison is a Blackall local with years of experience in event management, youth engagement and creative practice.
If 2012 is anything to go by we can’t wait to see what the West has to offer in 2013. Merry Christmas from all of us!!
Shockwave 2013 Needs You!
Shockwave Festival is currently seeking sponsors to support the long term growth and sustainability of this multi-award winning, nationally recognised event.
We are looking for local and national businesses and organisations who are interested in partnering with Shockwave Festival for 2013.
The Shockwave Festival was born out of Human Ventures and Blackall Tambo Regional Council’s Creative Pathways in the Central West initiative. Shockwave is a festival for the young and the young at heart. The annual event creates opportunities for young people in Central West Queensland to showcase their relative arts talents, learn from established and professional artists, be exposed to creative industries opportunities and youth services and express themselves using a variety of art forms to the Central West community.
The Shockwave Festival aims to provide a space for community celebration, a meeting place for young people from across the region, using an event designed, produced and evaluated through the leadership and creativity of regional young people. The festival supports emerging and established young artists to showcase their work on a variety of platforms, to their peers and to the broader community. The festival also supports creative exchange between emerging and established artists, and allows young people to develop enterprising approaches to how the festival is produced and how they are involved.
In 2012, over 450 people attended Shockwave Festival from 30 communities across Queensland and Nationwide. The majority of people in attendance each year are from Central Western Queensland including Blackall, Tambo, Longreach, Ilfracombe, Winton, Barcaldine and Isisford.
Partnering with us guarantees you new audiences, increased visibility and enhanced brand awareness.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact Creative Pathways Regional Coordinator, Bonny Lawrence.
Ph: 4657 4442
Email: bonny@human.org.au
Or Shockwave Producer, Brooke Newall on
Ph: 3229 8055
Email: brooke.newall@human.org.au
SHOCKWAVE CURRENTLY HOLDS THE FOLLOWING TITLES
Winner of Outback Queensland Tourism’s ‘BEST FESTIVAL/EVENT’ for 2011 plus,
National Runner Up for the Music Council of Australia’s ‘Music In Communities Award’ for 2011
We are hiring – Business Development Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team.
Reporting to the Human Ventures General Manager and Creative Director, the Business Development Manager will play an integral role in the achievement of Human Ventures’ Vision and Mission.
Based in Brisbane, and working on a part time basis, you will have substantial Business Development and Sales skills and experience, and be passionate about working for an innovative organisation that delivers positive community outcomes.
The Role:
The Business Development Manager will be integral to the achievement of Human Ventures’ Vision and Mission, and the achievement of Key Strategic Goals.
The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager include:
- Driving the growth in revenue generated by Human Creative – the Profit for Purpose Arm of Human Ventures, by identifying and securing revenue opportunities, then guiding them to fruition
- Liaising with clients and partners to develop and maintain long term partnerships
- Contribute to the growth of the Human Ventures Corporate, Client, Partner and Donor Base
Experience and Qualifications
Strong experience and qualifications in the field of Sales and Business Development will be well utilised. As will the ability to exceed sales and revenue targets. An established network of contacts and a strong history of client relationship management will be essential.
The Reward
An attractive salary (including salary packaging options), the opportunity to receive bonus payments, and the potential to be part of a truly innovative and socially responsible organisation are on offer for the successful candidate.
As the role is part time, it offers the flexibility to achieve a quality work-life balance. The role also offers the potential to develop into a full time position over time.
Apply now
For additional information or to obtain an application package, please contact James Boreham on (07) 3229 8055 or contact us here.
Applications close Monday 24th September 2012.
For more information, and to apply for the position, please download the Application Kit below.
Application Kit
Human Ventures Business Development Manager – Application Package [PDF 131KB]
We are hiring – Indigenous Regional Program Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Program Manager to join our team.
Reporting to the Human Ventures General Manager and Creative Director, the Indigenous Regional Program Manager will play an integral role in the achievement of Human Ventures’ Vision and Mission.
The Role
The Indigenous Regional Program Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of the Program (formerly known as Stylin’ Up Regional, name TBC) in the communities of Cherbourg, Woorabinda, Hope Vale and Logan.
The Manager is expected to work with the Human Ventures Management team and Regional communities to develop and coordinate the regional delivery of Arts and Cultural programs, initiatives, workshops and opportunities for young people in identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Queensland. This position is responsible for liaising with young people, clients, government agencies and community organisations for service delivery whilst coordinating freelance and subcontracted Creative Arts Facilitators.
Through arts, culture and story-telling, this program works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to strengthen, celebrate and determine identity and future. The program engages and collaborates with communities and young people holistically to strengthen social networks, local capacity and specific skills that contribute to social change.
Experience & Qualifications
- High level of experience working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities
- Commitment to and understanding of Community Cultural Development and Arts development practices
- Experience in developing arts and cultural based programs
- Writing and acquitting funding proposals
For more information, and to apply for the position, please download the Application Kit below.
Application Kit
Download Application Package – IRPM Manager [PDF 98KB]
Indigenous regional arts program revitalised
We are extremely excited to announce that Human Ventures has been successful in securing 3 years of funding to build upon the program previously known as Stylin’ Up Regional.
This updated youth arts program will work closely with the communities of Cherbourg, Woorabinda, Hope Vale and Logan to inspire young people to be confident, creative, connected to their community and to build professional skills.
We are very happy to see this important program revitalised and we look forward to sharing the stories and outcomes with you. In the coming months we’ll be recruiting a Program Manager, asking people to be part of an Indigenous Advisory Committee, and working closely with members of each community to design and deliver the new program.
Human Ventures gratefully acknowledges the support of the Balnaves Foundation in the delivery of this program.
If you would like more information or have any questions please drop us a line.
