Participants:

“The best thing about the Summit was the activities that pushed us outside of our comfort zones and forced us to grow.”

Zack | 2018 Bright Emerging Leader's Summit Participant

“Thanks Mel and Nicho for a great few days. I really valued the opportunity to meet some amazing young people and learn together. I wasn’t sure what to expect but am really glad I came along.”

Nicola | 2018 Beechworth Emerging Leader's Summit Participant

“It was such a great time. You have both done an incredible job of this Summit. I for one have learnt so much and I am so grateful to you both.” 

Maddy | 2019 Bright Emerging Leader's Summit Participant

“I will take so much away from this experience. It has honestly been eye-opening and life changing. I am so grateful that I was able to be here.”

Lowri | 2019 Trainee Development Program Participant

“I have worked with both Mel and Nicho over many years and I know firsthand that they are brilliant, deeply authentic educators. I would highly recommend getting on one of their programs - I have seen the good they do for people.”

Matt Shanahan | Director Matt Shanahan & Associates

“I have worked with Mel and Nicho for many years. Their passion and experience in developing capacity-building relationships with young people is inspiring. They are dedicated, fun, professional and refreshing and I highly recommend working with them or attending their life building events and programs.”

Tracey Farrant | Community Development Worker
(aka Aunty Amalda)

“Nicho and Mel from The Mandala Project are fabulous! Between them they have an extraordinary amount of experience in running leadership events and activities. And it is all stuff that really hits the ground and makes a difference. Through our business, Business Growth Strategies, Rod and I have been delighted to support them because we know they're the real deal.” 

Ellyn Martin | Director Business Growth Strategies

“The youngsters have learned so much about life and its challenges. Very well organised, personal and very funny!”

Rob Surminski | Teacher and Business Owner (U.K.)