Over the years I have been involved with the Red Dust Role Models program, delivering Aboriginal art workshops to corporate officials and athletes involved with the RDRM program. I assist with the delivery of art workshops as part of the RDRM program to remote community children, exploring abstract and contemporary art form. The Red Dust Role Models program is a great program spending considerable time out in the remote areas working with the schools and community elders. It was through my networks at Red Dust, which I acquired my first opportunity to exhibit my art at the award winning Voyages Mulgara Gallery Artist in Residence Program, at Yulara Northern Territory.

About Red Dust Role Models

Red Dust Role Models Ltd. is a newly established not-for-profit organisation with endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) with the Australian Tax Office.

The organization is administered by a National Board and 30 ‘founding members’ representing role models from the fields of sport, business, music, film & entertainment and the medical professions.

The formation of Red Dust Role Models ‘Lifestyle Education Program’ results from knowledge, research and experience gained over 12 years of working with remote indigenous communities. Red Dust Role Models uses the profile and influence of positive role models to deliver health messages and inspire healthy lifestyle decisions among remote, indigenous youth.

Role Models also promote education as a pathway to increased opportunities for personal development, employment and preparedness for community leadership. Red Dust Role Models conducted seven week-long tours in 2007. Community visits comprises a minimum of four days in the community. continued...