‘Youth on Beat – By Youth, For Youth’ is a unique program designed not only to amplify the voices of diverse communities, but to train, equip, guide, and empower the youth of Gippsland to create their own unique, quality content. The vision came about through a Sudanese Elder in the Latrobe valley in 2020, who reached out to Life FM with a plea to provide a program that would assist their youth who were experiencing difficulties transitioning between their ethnic culture and modern Australian culture.
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The show itself will be hosted by First Nations Australian Mercedes Coombes, who is a standout in her regional community. Partnering with her is Emily Duncan, who has spent 7 years in radio content production and is known for her creative talent.
Together, they and their team have gathered support from local First Nations Australian, Sudanese, and Nigerian communities with plans to reach out to PNG and Filipino communities and many more.
Life FM has partnered with award-winning producers at CheekyMac Productions, whose passion is to tackle the rapid decline of mental health in today’s youth through the art of music and songwriting workshops. They will provide invaluable training for those working on this project in the skills of production, presentation, and community engagement. It is our goal to foster a sense of pride and autonomy in our young people who will learn how to articulate and present their own perspective in such a way that engages the broader communities. It will empower them greatly to amplify their voices in their own creative style, and to share their perspective.
With this exclusive team of content creators, we will produce engaging episodes that will cover a range of local information relevant to the Gippsland community it serves, including updates on local events, cultural festivals, community initiatives, and resources available to youth. We will feature interviews with local artists, activists, and leaders, shedding light on the vibrant cultural scene and important issues facing the community and guests native community overseas.
By providing this local information, the program fosters a sense of connection and belonging among listeners while empowering them to actively participate in their community’s growth and development.
