The Romsey StreetLight Project.
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The Romsey StreetLight Program is a place-based youth mental health and community connection initiative delivered in Romsey, Victoria - where young people co-created a large-scale public mural to strengthen belonging, pride, and wellbeing.
"It was so amazing to see our young people light up with their ideas sharing what Romsey as a town means to them. It helped show the whole community our young people in a totally different light..."
Shantelle Grant, Romsey Lancefield Lions Club.
A Partnership for Youth, Place, and Pride
The Romsey & Lancefield Youth Mural Project brought together young people, schools, and community leaders to transform a public space into a powerful visual story of identity, connection, and hope.
Delivered by Creative Sparks Projects, and made possible through the leadership and support of:
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Romsey & Lancefield Lions Club
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Romsey Lancefield Community Bank
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Victorian State Government – Department of Health (Community Wellbeing Funding)
This initiative demonstrates what is possible when local leadership, youth voice, and cross-sector investment come together to create visible, lasting impact.
See the impact here!
“Creative Sparks Projects delivered their powerful, StreetLight Program here in Romsey that strongly aligns with our youth priorities. Particularly in strengthening connection and belonging, elevating the youth voice, increasing opportunities for young people to actively participate in their community, and supporting their personal development. The project created meaningful access to creative opportunities for young people in our region. By empowering young people to shape their community, it fostered genuine engagement while delivering a lasting asset the whole community are so proud of. We see clear value in this model and would encourage other councils to explore bringing Creative Sparks Projects to their communities.”
CEO, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Why this Project matters?
Young people in regional communities are experiencing increasing levels of:
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Social isolation
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Mental health challenges
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Reduced sense of belonging
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Limited opportunities for creative civic participation
In response, Creative Sparks Projects uses public art as a preventative mental health strategy — not just another pretty picture on the wall.
This is place-based intervention in action:
When young people shape the places they live in, they strengthen their connection to themselves, each other, and their community.
What this Project achieved
✔ Stronger sense of belonging
Young people feel seen, connected, and valued within their community.
✔ A public space the whole community is proud of
A once-overlooked space becomes a shared symbol of local identity and pride.
✔ Visible, lasting impact from a single investment
One project delivers long-term social and visual impact the community experiences every day.
Does your community need a Creative Sparks Project?
If you care about young people and your community — this is a powerful place to invest.
Don't wait - every mural acts as a spark for the future of communities around Australia to give the young people a voice.
Creative Sparks Projects works with community service groups, local councils, philanthropic funders, corporate partners and private organisations that are looking to be the change they want to see in the world. ​
