MPOWER

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Welcome to MPOWER

MPOWER is a revolutionary online personal empowerment tool-kit for anyone struggling with their mental health or looking for inspiration in life. Established by One Vision Productions director Mark Robertson, alongside a host of high profile Program Ambassadors including Chris Hemsworth, Eso (Bliss n Eso), Damon Gameau, and 2020 Indigenous artist of the year, Baker Boy, MPOWER offers a comprehensive tool-kit covering the key fundamentals of youth mental wellbeing. Teaming up with global producers and award-winning documentary makers we aim to transform lives through high-value digital content. Learn ancient wisdom, mind mastery techniques, about the power of your mind, the freedom of forgiveness, the path to self-actualisation and how to live your creative potential. Covering the fundamentals for mental wellbeing in the most innovative way possible, MPOWER gives you the tools to not just survive a crisis, but thrive through the toughest of times. MPOWER’s transformative online tutorials are accessible to individuals, schools, students, teachers, parents, individuals, social workers, youth centres and remote communities through tailored online platforms including MPOWER TV, MPOWER Classroom and the soon to be launched MPOWER Interactive App.

Who we are

MPOWER is a One Vision Productions’ initiative in association with Dream Sound Films. With over 16 years’ experience working with at-risk and indigenous youth, and by teaming up with Australia’s best and brightest talent, One Vision has incited artistic passions and enacted real change in the lives of over 10,000 young people in over 70 communities. What we do is different. Our programs educate through passion-based modalities bridging the gap between mainstream curriculum and alternative education. Through strong partnerships Australia wide, OVP has gained the reputation as one of Australia’s pioneer organisations helping youth in communities and kids dealing with mental health issues while teaching young people how to cope, have confidence, create positive pathways and build connections. One Vision breaks down the walls of shame helping youth to deal with depression, anxiety and life issues while promoting self-expression and confidence. Recognised by Mental Health Australia and winning many awards, we are proud to be an organisation paving change for the betterment of Australia’s young people.

The MPOWER design is based on One Vision Productions’ extensive experience over the past 16 years conducting a range of workshops throughout Australia with at-risk youth, getting consistent feedback from students and working closely with schools to measure impact.

Creating social change throughout Australia for more than a decade working in over 70 communities and over 10,000 youth.

Schools we have worked with across Australia

Workshops & programs  delivered

Indigenous communities we have supported

Our commitment to increasing youth mental health awareness

These programs have been hailed as extremely effective in re-engaging disengaged youth, and as a means of changing high risk behaviour.
- CEO - Ngulingah Land Council, Lismore, NSW, Australia
These programs have been hailed as extremely effective in re-engaging disengaged youth, and as a means of changing high risk behaviour.
- CEO - Ngulingah Land Council, Lismore, NSW, Australia
These programs have been hailed as extremely effective in re-engaging disengaged youth, and as a means of changing high risk behaviour.
- CEO - Ngulingah Land Council, Lismore, NSW, Australia

A Model of Social and Emotional Wellbeing

All MPOWER initiatives align with NIAA’s National Strategic Framework.* We aim to provide resources that create self-actualising individuals. Our films and workshop resources are a reflection of this. *National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing IMAGE CREDIT: Gee, Dudgeon, Schultz, Hart and Kelly, 2013

Meet the Founder

Recognised as a global thought leader, innovative change maker and world-class film-maker, Mark Robertson has worked with disengaged and at-risk youth for more than 16 years. As One Vision Productions’ Founding Director, Mark is a regular keynote speaker at industry forums and events. His work with Indigenous youth and film-making has earned him national recognition, being one of twenty Australians to meet his Royal Highness Prince Harry at Kirribilli House in 2013. From growing up living on the streets as a young man to turning his life around, Mark seeks to bring personal experience into creating paradigms of recovery. Mark was awarded the Young Social Pioneer of the Year Award for the delivery of his innovative programs, designed to create social and educational change; and again, recently in 2017 with a Winston Churchill Fellowship and a humanity fellowship in 2019. Travelling the world meeting and filming global elders, innovators and pioneering specialists in the fields of art, science, history, culture and wellbeing, Mark’s passion for making real and lasting change in the lives of others through the creative arts is now showcased through MPOWER.

“As a teacher, I know how imperative it is for young people to be given the tools to aid in their mental development, but it has to be done right. Unfortunately, this scares a lot of educators as it wasn’t taught to us as teachers. MPOWER is different from any other program because it utilises our youth’s culture within a highly creative platform, inspiring them to take charge of their lives”.

Mark Robertson, One Vision Productions Director & Founder

Public Speaking Engagements

Mark Robertson is a leading Australian keynote speaker and global expert on alternative ways and paradigms in youth mental health, youth justice and education systems. Mark Robertson is a popular motivational speaker due to his life experience and innovative methods used in this space. He is available for conferences, events, webinars and virtual presentations. Mark is available for Q&A or in-conversation events at conferences throughout Australia and around the world.

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Our Journey

2023
WINNER 2023 NSW Mental Health Matters
"Leadership through Lived Experience Award"

FINALIST: Australian Innovation Competition 2023

SEMI-FINALIST: Career College Small Business Award

2022
NSW Department of Education and Wellbeing Panel
Accredited Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience Program

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Example of Best Practice for Key Performance Indicators

2021
FINALIST NSW Business Awards
"Excellence in Innovation"

HIGH COMMENDATION
Mental Health Matters Awards
"Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Award"

2019 & 2020
HIGH COMMENDATION
Mental Health Matters Awards

2019
WINNER Westpac Fellowship
"Social Changemaker of the Year"

2017 & 2018
Patronage by the Governor of NSW

2017
Named Leading Grassroots Organisation towards
Social Change by NSW Council of Social Service

Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship for
Education and Social Change (Mark Robertson)

Recognised for best practice in demonstrating
impact by the Australian Federal Government

WINNER NSW Dept. of Education Excellence Award
for Indigenous Education Programs

2013
Invited to meet Prince Harry at Kirribilli House
as one of Australia’s Leading Entrepreneurs

2011
FINALIST for Australian of the Year

2009
WINNER Young Social Pioneer of the Year
for Innovative Programs towards Social & Educational Change
Recognised by Mental Health Australia

About Us

Welcome to MPOWER

Who we are

Creating social change throughout Australia for more than a decade working in over 70 communities and over 10,000 youth.

A Model of Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Meet the Founder

Public Speaking Engagements

Film Awards

The Power of Sound documentary has been awarded 24 laurels at International Film Festivals

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