Lea Šimić is originally a Western Sydney based director, writer, actor and up-coming theatre maker.

Hey! I’m Mae, a non-binary artist from Rockingham. I am currently doing a tattoo apprenticeship, whilst navigating mental health issues and a recent-ish diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.

Efa Mackenzie is an emerging independent artist, singer/songwriter, dancer/choreographer, performance-maker and actress, currently based in Perth, WA. Efa is a Bachelor of Performing Arts (2020-2022) and a Bachelor of Performing Arts - Honours (2023) graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Em Readman is a writer from Boorloo (Perth). Their work has been published with Fremantle Press, Voiceworks, Refinery29, Overland, The Suburban Review, Aniko Press, Swim Meet Lit Mag and others.

Sofie has been in love with jazz since childhood and has gotten to perform with some of Australia’s best musicians at shows around Perth. She is also in the process of releasing a pop album in a band called Tenspeed - they have a few singles out already.

“My chosen major says a lot of my immense passion for music. Through my music studies, I intend to hone my songwriting and music production skills to become a proficient DJ and music producer in the industry.”

“I am a set and costume designer, as well as independent artist and creative based in Perth, WA. “

Vanessa Kalau, a 23-year-old testament to the resilience of my parents, refugees who escaped Congo’s war.

“For me, a key part of my healing centres around raising awareness and opening up discussion surrounding mental health, bringing light to and destigmatising some of the challenges that I and many others face on a daily basis”

Syarisa Yasin is a Boorloo-based aspiring filmmaker and writer.

I’m Beatrice Foti, a 25 year old photographer passionate about nature, wildlife, cultural heritage, traditions and people’s stories.

Alysia Tay is a visual artist and graphic designer based in Perth, Western Australia.