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Based on Bundjalung country, Byron Bay, One Vision Productions (OVP) is a not-for-profit music and film organisation focusing on youth wellness and indigenous education. For 17 years, we have educated, empowered and engaged over 12,000 isolated and at-risk youth across Australia with evidence-based mental health tools, music and arts programs, and mentoring services.

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OUR STORY

Based on Bundjalung country, Byron Bay, One Vision Productions (OVP) is a not-for-profit music and film organisation focusing on youth wellness and indigenous education.

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OUR MISSION

At One Vision Productions (OVP), our mission is to educate and empower disengaged and disadvantaged young people, through evidence-based music and creative arts programs, digital mental wellness tools, innovative app technology, and specialised mentoring services that drive positive life choices and personal growth toward education and career pathways that express their fullest potential.

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Industry Awards

Communities

Lives Impacted

Key Speaker

Mark Robertson is a leading Australian keynote speaker and global expert on alternative pathways and paradigms in youth mental health, youth justice and education systems.

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THE OVP TEAM

Recognised as a global thought leader, innovative change maker and world-class film-maker, Mark Robertson has worked with disengaged and at-risk youth for more than 16 years. As One Vision Productions’ Founding Director

Mark is a regular keynote speaker at industry forums and events. His work with Indigenous youth and film-making has earned him national recognition, being one of twenty Australians to meet his Royal Highness Prince Harry at Kirribilli House in 2013. From growing up living on the streets as a young man to turning his life around, Mark seeks to bring personal experience into creating paradigms of recovery.

Svea offers over 25 years experience in NFP management and governance to OVP as our Business Manager. Svea is a proud mother and lifelong activist, who brings a diverse work history to OVP spanning indigenous community development, environmental issues and renewable energy.

experience in NFP management and governance to OVP as our Business Manager. Svea is a proud mother and lifelong activist, who brings a diverse work history to OVP spanning indigenous community development, environmental issues and renewable energy. She has worked for local government, for the Qld Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs as a senior bureaucrat, and was also pivotal in the establishment of the Cathy Freeman Foundation. An environmental scientist with an engineer masters in renewable energy, Svea lived on the remote indigenous community of Palm Island in north Qld for a decade, and has family and children there. She was a founding member of the Bwgcolman Future Running indigenous youth school holiday music and arts programs, including hip hop music videos way back in 2004.

Chris Liddell is a content producer with over 30 years production experience in film, music videos, online and music production, having worked throughout the world with clients including Julian Lennon, The Bolshoi Ballet and ARIA winner Diesel.

He brings his skills in creative technologies ranging video editing, motion design, visual effects, cinematography and audio engineering to bare on One Vision Productions’ content. He calls on his experience in managing projects, teams and facilities in his role as OVP’s Senior Producer and Studio Manager.

Meet Tahnee, a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in the television industry working at Foxtel, Network Ten and SBS.

With a passion for creative storytelling and a talent for bringing ideas to life, Tahnee has made a name for herself as a trusted and reliable team player. Throughout her career, Tahnee has honed her skills in various areas of the industry, from scriptwriting and producing to editing and team management. Known for her friendly demeanor and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and business stakeholders, Tahnee is a valuable asset to our team.

Brianna has over a decade of experience in the film, tv, commercial, music, and events industries.

From managing and casting actors, models, musicians, and performers for some of Australia’s biggest productions, to strategising, writing, and editing communications and publications for international brand and product campaigns, across all facets of digital media and print advertising, she now focuses her work with local businesses and NFP organisations in her hometown of the Northern Rivers, NSW. Brianna has an unending curiosity and passion for creative tactics & communicative mediums that express powerful stories and build valuable connective networks.

Natalie has been working in accounts and finance across a multitude of industries, she is a registered BAS Agent with a Diploma in Accounting

Natalie is a certified bookkeeper, with 20 years experience in accounts, who is dedicated to doing the best job possible. She has previously worked with many open-minded, conscious and sustainable companies that have embraced an eco-friendly way of living. Natalie cares about the health and wellbeing of her clients and the community in which she lives, because she knows community creates our individual and collective mental health. Natalie is a mother of two and an active special needs parent who is present in the local and disabled community.

Janine has more than a decade of experience managing projects across various industries.

Experienced in entertainment, aviation, publishing & delivering live events along with producing screen, print and digital content. She is a driven and experienced media and communications professional with extensive skills in project management.

Diana has a bachelor degree in Management from Portugal and a minor degree in Tourism from the Netherlands.

Her passion for travel has led her to live in six different countries, always working with youth either in an educational or an informal setting, either as a facilitator or program manager. She is driven by the mission of empowering youth to reach their highest potential and has used adventure sport, meditation, yoga, teambuilding and travelling to this effect. Now, she dedicates her time to the power of art and music into this life mission.

Andy Bowles

FACILITATOR

Daniela Finkenauert

FACILITATOR

Fergus McDermott

FACILITATOR

Sid Matthur

FACILITATOR

Luke Mansfield

FACILITATOR

Jamieson Mackenzie

FACILITATOR

Zahra Smith

FACILITATOR

Moe Aloha

FACILITATOR

Rangimarie Fergusson

FACILITATOR

Jarmbi Miles

FACILITATOR

ML Robertson

Director/Secretary

Secondary Teacher (Diploma of Education), Social worker, Special needs teacher, Mentor, Bachelor of Communications, Arts Officer, Musician, TAE.

F Coorey

Director

Lawyer, ex Barrister, local to Northern Rivers.

M Maddison

Director

Social Worker

TW Webster

Director

Film Director

S McKay

Director

Film Director

OUR PARTNERS

Our mission would be much harder to realise without the generous support of our partners from throughout Australia and around the world.

OUR AWARDS

Mark Robertson and One Vision Productions has facilitated award winning youth empowerment and mental health programs in 70 communities across Australia

YEAR	AWARD
2023	Winner: 2023 NSW Mental Health Matters "Leadership through Lived Experience Award" Finalist: Australian Innovation Competition 2023 Semi-Finalist: Career College Small Business Award
2022	NSW Department of Education and Wellbeing Panel - Accredited Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience Program National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) - Example of Best Practice for Key Performance Indicators
2021	Probono Australia Impact 25 Award (shortlisted) NSW Business Awards - Excellence in Innovation (finalist) Mental Health Matters Awards - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award (high commendation)


2020	Mental Health Matters Awards - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award (high commendation)
2019	Mental Health Matters Awards - Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award (high commendation) Westpac Fellowship - Social Changemaker of the Year (winner) 12 film festival laurels across 6 countries for the Global Documentary series: Power of Sound 11th Annual World Music and Independent Film Festival, USA - Feature Documentary (nomination), and Best Director for Mark Robertson (nomination)
2018	Patronage Listing by the Governor of NSW
2017	Patronage Listing by the Governor of NSW NSW Council of Social Service - Leading Grassroots Organisation Towards Social Change Award Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship - Education and Social Change Award: Mark Robertson Australian Federal Government - Best Practice in Demonstrating Impact Award SoCal CIFF - Best Music Video
2016	NSW Department of Education - Indigenous Education Program Excellence Award
2015	Dolphin Film Awards, NSW (finalist)
2014	Global Citizens Award, New York (finalist)
2013	Invitation to Meet Prince Harry at Kirribilli House - Australia’s Leading Entrepreneurs: Mark Robertson (top 20)
2011	Australian of the Year: Mark Robertson (finalist)
2009	Innovative Programs Towards Social and Educational Change - Young Social Pioneer of the Year: Mark Robertson (winner)

OVP ANNUAL REPORT

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and keeping our supporters informed about our progress and impact. Our annual report offers an in-depth look into our activities, achievements, and financial performance over the past year. Whether you’re a supporter, volunteer, or someone interested in our mission, this document provides a comprehensive overview of our efforts

OUR MISSION

Key Speaker

THE OVP TEAM

Mark Roberston

Svea Pitman

Chris Liddel

Tahni Hunter

Brianna Pearl

Natalie Irving

Janine Robinson

Diana Castanheira

Meet the Dedicated Team of Youth Program Facilitators: Inspiring the Next Generation

Andy Bowles

FACILITATOR

Daniela Finkenauert

FACILITATOR

Fergus McDermott

FACILITATOR

Sid Matthur

FACILITATOR

Luke Mansfield

FACILITATOR

Jamieson Mackenzie

FACILITATOR

Zahra Smith

FACILITATOR

Moe Aloha

FACILITATOR

Rangimarie Fergusson

FACILITATOR

Jarmbi Miles

FACILITATOR

THE OVP Board of Directors

ML Robertson

Director/Secretary

F Coorey

Director

M Maddison

Director

TW Webster

Director

S McKay

Director

OUR PARTNERS

OUR AWARDS

OVP ANNUAL REPORT

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