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About us

These eye-opening interactions have not only enhanced my musical and social skills, but I’ve also learnt things from older residents’ experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. 

 

18-year-old Musician Jax Giles-Webb (VIC) 

At Embraced, our purpose is to create inclusive, thriving communities by connecting generations through the transformative power of arts, culture, and creativity. By uniting people to create art, we celebrate intergenerational bonds, connect communities and change perceptions, embracing differences, fostering belonging, and nurturing wellbeing — building a foundation for lasting social change.

 

Generational divides, social isolation, and limited access to creative opportunities often prevent younger and older generations from engaging in meaningful, shared experiences. These barriers hinder understanding, social connection, and the ability to build strong, supportive communities.

Embraced breaks down these barriers by creating opportunities for people across generations to connect through art, culture, and creativity. Through our programs — such as Songs For You, an intergenerational songwriting program for teenagers that celebrates storytelling through music; The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers (TCPPBT), which shares the memories and life histories of our oldest generations through portraits; and Residence, a songwriting residency program for emerging musicians featuring interactive sessions and collaborative musical exchanges — we bring generations together, celebrate diverse perspectives, challenge stereotypes, and connect communities.

Purpose

Embraced creates inclusive, thriving communities by connecting generations through the transformative power of arts, culture, and creativity. By uniting people to create art, we celebrate intergenerational bonds, connect communities and change perceptions, embracing differences, fostering belonging, and nurturing wellbeing — building a foundation for lasting social change.

      Mission
Connecting generations
        through art

             Vision

To inspire, unite, and connect

communities through arts

and culture, celebrating

intergenerational bonds and

promoting wellbeing.

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Theory of
Change

Board

President
Mai Lan Nguyen 

Vice President
Katherine Clift

Treasurer
Justine Costigan 

Secretary 
Arantza Garcia-Ferrand 

General Member 
Margaret Connors 

Secretary 
Arantza Garcia-Ferrand 

General Member 
Margaret Connors 

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Team 

Creative Director
Rose Connors Dance

Bookkeeper
Jaimie Miao

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Embraced acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

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