OUR IMPACT

“I struggle socially sometimes because I have autism, its hard to communicate. Working with these people help me communicate and collaborate.” SOUNDMAKR Aged 13

“I found it hard to find people in highschool, I have more confidence now.” SOUNDMAKR Aged 13

“I now know music is the thing for me and i'm going to keep doing it.” SOUNDMAKR Aged 13

“When I sing it makes me smile, I’ve learnt to not be so harsh on myself, to try, I've been happy away from my phone having fun. I've been able to feel comfortable and happy." SOUNDMAKR Aged 14

“I have a fear of performing, FM is a place where I can be free with no judgement and be myself.” SOUNDMAKR Aged 14

“It’s been good getting out of the house, and meeting new people, having conversations.” SOUNDMAKR Aged 14

What parents/carers say..

One parent of a participant shared, “My daughter's mental health has declined as she has become increasingly isolated. One of the most important things to her is music, and this program allowed her to grow in confidence at a crucial time in her adolescence”

Another parent shared, “She says she's in a band now (lol) and loves it, it’s had wider benefits where for the first time this year she has gone happily to school (been such a struggle every day) knowing that she is part of something special.”