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Creative Sparks StreetLight Program

Creative Sparks Projects exists to empower young people from diverse and often underserved communities to reconnect with their sense of place, purpose, and pride — using art, creativity and murals as a vehicle for change.

With 1 in 3 Young Victorians feeling isolated (Mission Australia: National Youth Survey 2024) Young Australian's are begging for an opportunity to contribute to their community, to be creative and have an ACTUAL impact. This is where Creative Sparks StreetLight Program is needed.

Each Creative Sparks StreetLight Program is delivered over 5–6 weeks and is designed specifically for communities facing social and economic challenges. Through this immersive, hands-on program, young people are invited to take the lead — working together to design, develop, and paint a large-scale mural that reflects their stories, culture, and hopes for the future.

Our workshops create a safe, supportive space where young people feel heard, valued, and inspired. They’re not just creating art — they’re building life skills, self-confidence, and a renewed connection to their community. By expressing their voice in such a meaningful and public way, participants leave a long-term, lasting mark — both on the wall and in the hearts and minds of their community around them.

Interested in bringing a Creative Sparks StreetLight program to your community? Get in touch — we’d love to have a chat.

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Why connect young people to their community?

Research shows that when young people feel a strong sense of belonging, they’re more likely to engage in positive behaviours that benefit both themselves and their communities. This connection plays a key role in reducing issues such as vandalism, substance abuse, and other risk-taking behaviours — creating lasting impact across generations.

Creative Sparks Projects empowers young people to be part of the solution. By contributing to large-scale murals, they feel heard, valued, and proud of their role in shaping their community. These public artworks become symbols of connection, creativity, and shared pride — transforming both public spaces and the perceptions of young people within them.

Feedback from our Projects

"It was amazing to be part of Creative Sparks Projects. I could see my ideas in the design and got to paint the mural with Kyle. It's cool having people come up and tell me I was doing a good job and they loved the mural. It's pretty cool..."

Participant feedback

"It was good to be part of this Project cause I can see the finished mural everyday and know I did that and it makes me feel proud cause I didn't think I'd do a very good job. But Kyle helped me a bit and showed me how to slow down and focus on small bits to start. And it looks really good now..."

Participant Feedback

"Having Kyle come through was fantastic! He instantly built rapport with the young people by meeting them at their level. His enthusiasm and excitement for what he does is contagious and was really amazing seeing the young people talk about the Project and build on Kyle's enthusiasm..."

Youth Worker

The quality of the finished artwork is second to none. And It's great to see the young people embracing the chance to be part of something that brings pride in the local community. It is something I'd definitely recommend to communities looking to work with their young people for a positive outlet to their creativity.

Local Councillor

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Creative Sparks Projects works with departments, churches, local councils and youth groups to deliver Projects for communities in need. If you are interested in bringing Creative Sparks Project to your community reach out via the link below.