Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities through Creativity
BRICC is a federally funded creative wellbeing program supporting young people aged 12–18 to build confidence, connection and a sense of belonging through structured street art and collaborative mural projects.
The program provides safe, supported creative environments for young people who may be at risk of disengagement, offering practical skill development alongside meaningful opportunities for participation and positive community contribution.
Program Focus
BRICC is delivered as a multi-week creative program combining skill development workshops with the design and creation of a collaborative public mural.
Programs are delivered in partnership with schools, councils and community organisations, with each project shaped by the participants and the local community.
The program includes:
- Skill-building workshops
- Collaborative design processes
- Mentored mural creation
- Reflection and celebration components
Participants contribute to the creation of a public artwork, strengthening pride of place and recognition as active, valued members of their community.
BRICC Program Highlights
Raymond Terrace | Term 2, 2026
The first BRICC program was delivered in Raymond Terrace in partnership with ALESCO Secondary College.
Over 10 weeks, young people developed street art skills, built confidence, formed new connections and worked collaboratively to design and paint a public mural on a Hunter Water asset in Raymond Terrace.
The completed mural is a lasting symbol of the young people’s creativity, teamwork and positive contribution to their community. More importantly, the program provided opportunities for participants to connect with others, develop new skills, and experience the pride that comes from creating something meaningful together.
Partners: ALESCO Secondary College, Hunter Water, Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services, Jupiter Australia and the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Next BRICC Program
Our next BRICC program will commence in Term 3, 2026 at Kurri Kurri High School, where another group of young people will have the opportunity to build confidence, develop new creative skills and work together to design and paint a collaborative mural.
We’ll continue to update this page with photos, stories and completed murals as BRICC expands across the Hunter Region.
BRICC is delivered by UP&UP Inspirations and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services through the Strong and Resilient Communities – Inclusive Communities Program.
Why BRICC Matters
Many young people face limited opportunities to express themselves, connect with peers and feel a strong sense of belonging.
BRICC creates structured creative pathways that support:
Wellbeing and
Resilience
Identity and
Confidence
Social
Connection
Positive Engagement
with Place
Constructive Participation in Community Life
By contributing to visible public artworks, participants experience recognition and ownership within their local environment.
Get Involved
If you’re a school, service provider, community organisation or young person interested in BRICC, we’d love to hear from you.