2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Carriageworks’ Solid Ground initiative, which provides education and employment pathways for First Nations young people in the arts.

The only program of its kind in Australia, Solid Ground enables students to connect with culture and discover their own creative practice under the mentorship of selected practicing artists and cultural leaders, including rapper and all around legend Nooky, weaver and visual artist Peta-Joy Williams and singer songwriter Akala Newman.

As part of NAIDOC Week, Solid Ground are holding an exhibition at Carriageworks. Felix May, the Creative Producer for Solid Ground, joined 2SER Breakfast.