WELCOME TO HLC

At HLC, we believe every young person has a voice worth discovering and a future worth investing in.

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HLC proudly presents the inaugural

NAVIGATORS YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL 2026

A platform for young people across Western Sydney to share their stories through short film.

This isn’t about professional filmmaking.

It’s about voice, creativity and expression.

🎯 Theme: VOICE

👤 Ages 10–18

🎬 2–5 minute short film

📱 Any device

🎞️ Selected films screened live in theatre this September

Whether you have a completed film, an idea, or a message to share - this is your chance.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW
SUBMIT YOUR FILM NOW

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Our Services

Dream Academy

Dream Academy is HLC's flagship youth leadership and creative arts program, helping young people discover their voice, build confidence and develop the skills to lead with purpose.

Through storytelling, performance, public speaking, creative writing and leadership development, students learn to communicate with confidence while exploring identity, resilience, faith and purpose.

Operating in Colyton and Cabramatta, each program is intentionally limited to 12 students, allowing every young person to be known, supported and challenged through genuine mentorship.

At Dream Academy, we don't just develop performers.

We develop communicators. Leaders. Creators.

Community Workshops

HLC partners with schools, councils, community organisations, churches and industry professionals to deliver engaging workshops that inspire young people to grow in confidence, creativity and leadership.

From performing arts and filmmaking to business, music, sport and storytelling, every workshop connects participants with real-world skills, experienced mentors and new opportunities.

Whether delivered as a school program, holiday workshop, leadership intensive or community event, our goal is simple.

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