Binalmalmal – Listening and Learning

Description
Delivered through a combination of online sessions and intensive face-to-face workshops, the program aims not only to build practical skills but also to contribute to broader sector change by creating culturally relevant, inclusive, and accessible employment pathways for First Nations peoples in the theatre industry.
The associated research investigates the impact of Binalmalmal on participants’ perceptions of career readiness, career pathways, and skill development. It asks: How effective is the program in enhancing career opportunities for First Nations individuals? How do participants, facilitators, and industry stakeholders experience the program’s content, structure, delivery, and cultural safety? What recommendations emerge for strengthening future iterations of the program?
By addressing these questions, the research seeks to provide evidence of the program’s effectiveness, contribute to the co-design of more inclusive training models, and inform long-term strategies for strengthening the theatre sector in regional and remote contexts.

Impact Statement
The Binalmalmal – Listening and Learning – Skills for Theatre program reflects CQUniversity’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan by creating culturally safe, accessible, and industry-aligned training pathways for First Nations peoples. Co-designed with community, the program strengthens regional creative capacity while generating research that informs inclusive training models and long-term sector growth.
Chief Investigators
- Dr Linda Lorenza
- Patty Preece
- Monica Stevens
Project Partners
Other Project Partners
Sustainable Development Goals
At CQUniversity we are committed to embedding sustainable practice in our operations, interactions and relationships underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability is one of our strategic pillars within our Strategic Plan 2024-28.
This project aligned with the following SDG Goals:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
