Meet. Observe. Discover.
A controlled live reptile encounter gives young people something real to observe, ask about and connect with.
REPTILES • ART • DIGITAL STORYTELLING
MALLA
WILD STORIES
SEE IT. → DRAW IT. → TELL IT. → SHARE IT.
A First Nations-led youth engagement program turning curiosity into creativity, confidence and public outcomes — through live reptile encounters, art, positive mentoring and digital storytelling.
First Nations-led
Four-session format
Physical + digital legacy
4Sessions
2Facilitators
1Collective poster
1Showcase film
1Cap / participant
Curiosity → Creativity → Legacy
The reptile creates curiosity. The drawing creates participation. The poster creates legacy. The film proves the outcome.
Create Your Wild Story.
Participants turn observation, memory or imagination into their own reptile-inspired artwork and story idea.
From Art to Digital Story.
Accessible photography, video, voice and framing show how an idea can become content and be shared responsibly.
Reveal. Reflect. Celebrate.
The group celebrates what they created, final approved content is captured and each participant is recognised with a Malla cap.
Built for participation, not perfection
What young people take from it
A low-pressure program with a high-engagement hook.
A child does not need to be a confident artist, speaker or digital creator to contribute. They can observe, ask, draw, speak, film — or simply offer an idea — and still become part of the final collective story.
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Creative confidenceTheir ideas are treated as valuable and worthy of presentation.
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Curiosity & learningObservation encourages questions, attention to detail and discovery.
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Self-expression & digital literacyDrawing, photography, video and voice become accessible ways to communicate.
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Recognition & belongingThe cap and collective poster show every participant was part of something positive.
Every session creates something. Every participant contributes. Every partner receives a lasting legacy.
Malla Wild Stories is designed to leave behind more than attendance numbers: a personal outcome for each young person, a physical outcome for the venue and a digital outcome the partner can retain and share subject to agreed permissions.
Partner value
More than four workshops.
A practical commissioning model for councils, libraries, schools, youth services and community organisations that need engagement and evidence.
High engagement
The live encounter creates a memorable entry point and a reason for young people to lean in.
Clear deliverables
Managers and stakeholders can understand exactly what is being commissioned and what is handed back.
Reportable evidence
Artwork, the poster, approved photography and the showcase film create visible evidence of participation.
Co-branded legacy
The collective poster can feature the host, location and project year and remain as a youth-created asset.
Low-complexity format
Two facilitators, four structured sessions and one connected creative arc that can adapt to the venue and cohort.
Scalable model
A successful pilot can be adapted across future branches, schools, communities or program periods.
Pilot pathway
From one commissioned pilot to a repeatable program.
The model is built to prove itself through real participant work and then scale.
Pre-delivery pilot profileManunda Library
Manunda Library
Cairns
Cairns Libraries has confirmed funding to progress a youth pilot with Malla Community Arts Aboriginal Corporation at Manunda Library.
Important: final participation results, testimonials, imagery and completed assets will be added after delivery.
The partner need
A program that feels welcoming rather than classroom-based.
The pilot responds to existing after-school youth engagement with a practical format designed to build creativity, digital literacy, confidence and positive social connection — while leaving the library with clear evidence of meaningful participation.
4Sessions
8–16Approx. ages
2Facilitators
Poster + FilmLegacy
Child-safe • Reptile-safe • Partner-ready
No approval. No animal session.
Malla Wild Stories is designed to create a memorable youth experience without compromising child safety, animal welfare, venue safety or partner requirements.
Live reptile delivery is confirmed only after the applicable people, animals, venue, permissions, insurance and activity requirements have been checked for the specific engagement.
Discuss your venue requirementsA simple, accountable safety model
Plan first. Verify. Deliver. Review.
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Verify people
Confirm facilitator roles, child-related work requirements, host supervision and contact persons.
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Verify animals
Confirm species, animal condition, transport arrangements and the authority required for the intended exhibit.
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Verify venue
Review room layout, animal zone, access, hygiene, exits, first aid and participant flow.
04
Verify permissions
Confirm participant, media, artwork and organisation approvals before recording or publication.
05
Control risks
Use a site-specific risk assessment and adjust the activity where required. Participation works even without touching an animal.
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Document outcome
Maintain agreed attendance, consent, incident and delivery records and provide the approved final assets to the client.
First Nations-led youth engagement
Two brothers. One mission.
Malla Wild Stories brings together two Kuku Yalanji brothers with complementary strengths: creative direction and digital storytelling, plus practical reptile engagement and animal knowledge.
Jordan Oliver
Lead Facilitator / Digital Storyteller
Jordan leads partner liaison, youth creative facilitation, positive mentoring, photography/video capture, artwork digitisation, collective poster design and final showcase production.
Dale Oliver Jnr
Reptile Handler / Engagement Facilitator
Dale brings 25+ years of hands-on animal experience. He leads age-appropriate reptile engagement, observation, questions, handling controls and animal-welfare awareness, subject to the approvals required for each venue and activity.
The family story behind the program
Creativity, culture & protecting story.
The program grows from a family history of Aboriginal art, creative ownership, resilience and building opportunities through culture and storytelling. Jordan and Dale Jnr are sons of Dale Oliver Senior (“Malla”), a Kuku Yalanji contemporary visual artist whose practice spans more than three decades.
“Create something you are proud to put your name to.”
Indicative investment
One program. Three clear package options.
Every package includes the complete four-session experience delivered by two facilitators and is designed to leave both participants and the host organisation with tangible outcomes.
Core
Small-group delivery
$6,500
Indicative • up to 12 participants
- 4 × 45–60 minute sessions
- Two-person delivery team
- Approved live reptile engagement
- Creative materials + guided art
- Malla cap for each participant
- Co-branded collective poster
- High-resolution poster file
- 2–4 minute showcase video
Signature
Best-value standard delivery
$7,950
Indicative • up to 20 participants
- Everything in Core
- Expanded participant allocation
- Up to 20 embroidered Malla caps
- More artwork in final poster
- Enhanced photography + video capture
- Host logo + project year integration
- Approved organisational use of final showcase
- Post-program outcome summary
Community
Larger cohort / major activation
From $9,500
Indicative • 21–30 participants
- Everything in Signature
- Larger participant + materials allocation
- Up to 30 Malla cap gifts
- Expanded artwork processing
- Additional planning for cohort size
- Extended capture requirements
- Support staffing quoted if required
- Regional travel quoted separately
Prices are indicative package rates. Final written quote confirms scope, participant numbers, venue requirements, travel and approved public outcomes. GST is added where applicable.
Common partner questions
Clear answers before you commit.
The goal is to make procurement and delivery straightforward.
Who is the program designed for?
Councils, libraries, schools, youth services and community organisations. The current model is flexible for approximately ages 8–16, with recommended cohorts of around 10–20 participants, depending on venue and delivery requirements.
Do young people have to touch a reptile?
No. Observation comes first. Young people can participate fully without touching or directly handling an animal, and interaction is never forced.
What does the host receive after the sessions?
The standard model includes a professionally designed co-branded collective poster, a high-resolution digital poster file and a professionally edited 2–4 minute showcase film, subject to consent and agreed media permissions.
How is child safety and media consent handled?
Supervision, child-related work requirements, parent/guardian permissions, artwork use and media settings are confirmed with each host. Where appropriate, non-identifying footage such as artwork, hands creating, materials or wider shots can be used.
What happens if the live reptile component cannot be approved?
The animal session does not proceed without the required approvals and controls. The activity can be modified or postponed rather than forcing a component that is not suitable or compliant.
Can the program be tailored?
Yes. The core four-session journey stays consistent, while participant numbers, dates, venue setup, co-branding, travel, additional poster copies and production extras can be confirmed in the final written quote.
Bring Malla Wild Stories to your organisation
Start with a conversation. Leave with a clear proposal.
Tell us your organisation, location, participant group and preferred timing. We’ll confirm fit, delivery requirements and the right package before anything is locked in.
Partner enquiries
Malla Community Arts Aboriginal Corporation
First Nations-led • Far North Queensland
Registered Aboriginal Corporation • ICN 11808