Welcome to MMAD!

Escape the noise. Find your voice. Discover YOU.

We’re Music Making A Difference (MMAD), and there’s a place for you here.

Whether you connect with us online or in person, wherever you are in Australia, MMAD is a community where you can be yourself, explore your passions, work through life’s challenges and discover what you’re capable of.

Put your thoughts into words and your feelings into melodies. Through free creative programs, mentoring and support, you can explore what’s going on in your world, discover new possibilities and find your own way forward.

You don’t have to be into music. You don’t need to know what you’re good at yet. And you don’t have to have it all figured out.

Come as you are. And did we mention? It’s FREE!

Ready to find your place with MMAD?

Our monthly introductory and intake sessions are a chance to connect with the MMAD team, learn more about what we do and explore the opportunities that might be right for you.

Choose how you’d like to connect:

  • In person: The last Wednesday of every month at our Gosford HQ

  • Online: The last Wednesday of every month

We take a little break over Christmas, so there are no sessions in December.

To find out more or book your spot, email hello@mmad.org.au and we’ll send you the details.

We can’t wait to meet you !

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Come as you are.

  • Free National Music & Mentoring Platform

    Join our online creative youth mentoring community! Access All Areas of your potential through the power of music; it’s like an online home away from home… You are not alone.

  • Music, Mentoring & Support Sessions In-Person & Online

    Keen to get connected to music & mentoring sessions or support in-person or online? Learn about what’s coming up with one of our youth mentors.

  • National STAR Program with Sony Foundation

    12-24 & going through some pretty tough stuff? Need support to make some positive changes in your life? Our national STAR program might be the perfect fit!

  • National Rise Up Program with Universal Music

    Under 24 and keen to turn your lived experience into something that makes a difference… but through music? There’s no better opportunity than this.

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