Dream Design is a national movement that connects and backs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young mob to collectively reimagine, design and shape their dream learning systems - creating space and providing ongoing support for self-determined futures.
At its core, Dream Design is a holistic, relationship-centred movement grounded in collective action. Through regional workshops, biannual national summits, ongoing deep-dive yarns and a collective impact fund, we support place-based action led by community - growing a network of young changemakers equipped with the capacity, connections and momentum to drive forward their education priorities.
Regional Workshops
Grassroots, place-based gatherings where young people come together to yarn, learn and design solutions grounded in local context. Through our workshops, young mob connect and build knowledge around our rights to education, the history of Indigenous education, the role of education in Treaty and Nation-building processes, and how we can co-design future self-determined learning systems.
National Summit
The Dream Design National Summit is the flagship event of the program - a one-of-a-kind gathering where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people come together to share stories, explore solutions, and develop practical pathways for change.
Our first Dream Design National Summit was held on 3–4 September 2024 on Wurundjeri Country in the Dandenong Ranges, bringing together more than 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from across the continent.
We're now working to bring the Dream Design National Summit to New South Wales in 2026, expanding the movement, deepening our impact, and continuing to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to lead change in education.
Join Our Action Collective
The purpose of the Dream Design Action Collective is to create a space where young mob can come together to connect, reflect, collectively and engage and be supported in capacity and skill building opportunities.
NIYEC hosts monthly deep dive yarns with a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts. Action Collective members may also have the opportunity to co-facilitate deep dive yarns with a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts in a range of fields
Eligibility Criteria:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people between the ages of 18-35
Passionate about education and shaping learning systems that meets the cultural, economic and social needs as a community and Nation(s).
How to Join
Fill out our Sign Up Form
If criteria are met (You are mob and aged from 18 to 35), we will email you with the invite to the discord server
Please introduce yourself and explore the channels and connect!
