Our Arts and Cultural Immersion Program

Our Arts and Cultural Immersion Program allows us to partner with diverse range of creatives here in Australia and overseas centering culture based activities as a bridge between our diverse experiences to promote interconnectedness, cultural inclusion, belonging and healing.

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Cultural immersion creates unique experiences that can open doors to a deeper understanding of each other and of diverse cultures and journeys.

Our programs centres cultures of the world right here in Queensland with partners from African cultures, Pacific Island Cultures and South American Cultures.

As we prepare for Brisbane2032 we are aiming to elevate Brisbane as a cultural city that is welcoming and a safe space for all cultures of the world . This work starts now .

By engaging us you are changing perception, fostering understanding and contributing towards a safe and inclusive Queensland and Australia.

Partner with us or join us to our exclusive curated events near you.

Email: Sharon@psychedsolutions.com.au

cOMING UP THIS MAY AND JUNE 2023 - When dance heals community

An audience with the South African King of Pantsula Dance Rush Mabanana coming to Australia in May and June 2023

Dance is one of the tools we use to connect through a shared understanding of self to transform self and others. We are therefore very excited to be collaborating with Tshepo Alfred Ramokgopha popularly known as Rush Mabanana, a world renowned dancer choreographer from the province of Limpopo, South Africa where many young people in that part of the world are inspired by thugs and criminals leading to increased incidents of drug use, mental health issues, disengagement with school and family; and many end up in prison or dead.

Rush has always been determined to use the art of dance and story telling to communicate messages of hope and love including through the following engagements:

community work with the children's community theater where he has trained over 3000 young dancers and actors.
he has been featured in multiple music videos which includes South African greats like Makhadzi, Master Kg, Big Nuz .
He was part of the Makhadzi one woman show both in Venda and Namibia.
Recently (Nov 2022) traveled to Australia with Makhadzi as part of the African Queen Tour to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
Conducted a successful dancing workshop in Sydney and Melbourne in November 2022.
In December 2022 , again collaborated with us by choreographing a dance move for our annual Christmas Appeal dance challenge for Goodna Street Life, Goodna, Australia.
Rush is available to perfom at the following events:
- Community Festival
- Street Dance Shows
- Dance Workshop
- School visits
- Bespoke Pantsula Show (55mins curated Theatre show -PANTSULA 4 lYFE with Rush Mabanana)
  Guest Speaking and Motivational talks for young people at risk

In collaboration with Hello Africa, Founder of Psyched Solutions Sharon Orapeleng curated a Wakanda Experience of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie on Saturday 12 November 2022 at the Palace Barracks Cinemas, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane.

This cultural immersion experience following on the successful private screening of The Woman King on 28 October 2022, and the successful hosting of the first Blackpanther experience in 2018.

Blackpanther experience is about reimagening Africa- a cultural hallmark and cultural shift - changing perceptions and paying ode to where it all began - Africa.

This official Brisbane private screening was held back at the Palace Barracks Cinemas, Brisbane, a space that has been working with us since 2018 and committed to create a culturally safe environment for all Queenslanders of all diversities to experience the cinema a different way...their way. A space to feel welcome, seen and included!

The event create an African village experience with drumming, music, dancing and guest speakers geared toward theatrical activation of the Wakanda Forever experience.