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\"\"<\/a>Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributor Fred Waterer, who shares this article<\/a> about Australia\u2019s first rehabilitative radio station for youth in detention, Futures, from Branding in Asia:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), in partnership with creative studio Supermassive and Youth Justice NSW, has launched Futures–an audio-based rehabilitative program presented as a hip hop radio station. Designed to help young people in juvenile detention find their voices through music, storytelling, and mentorship, Futures offers 24\/7 programming aimed at empowerment and self-expression. Following a successful pilot, the initiative is set to expand across Australia.<\/p>\n

Read the full story on Branding in Asia<\/em> by clicking here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who shares this article about Australia\u2019s first rehabilitative radio station for youth in detention, Futures, from Branding in Asia: Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), in partnership with creative studio Supermassive and Youth Justice NSW, has launched Futures–an audio-based rehabilitative program presented as a hip hop radio station. 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