our purpose

building capacity

Sustainable capacity building in our remote communities in Northern Australia

Our community capacity building model sees “7 Stages of Success” with the perpetual cycle building hairdressing capability. We have high presence, visibility and input in the first phase and then over time, Deadly Hair Dude provides a diminishing ongoing input whereby our involvement  drops to 10%.

how it works

1. Cut

  • The Process to becoming a Hair Dresser

    Deadly provides hair cuts and colours in community

Deadly provides hair cuts and colours in community

2. Trial

Students who show enthusiasm and talent are given 2 - 3 days of practical training using the mannequins and learn to handle and use the equipment.



3. Foundation

Students who have undertaken the trial training are encouraged to learn more about colouring and the art of hairdressing. They become confident in expressing their ability through supervised cutting and colouring and coaching sessions from Deadly hair Dude trainers and coaches. Over two to three months of community visits a portfolio of work, learning, listening and assessment of how to build confidence in their ability. All elements of Hairdressing are introduced such as hygiene, safety standards and customer interactions.



4. Certificate 2

We begin the Certification journey, providing a supportive and culturally appropriate environment either in Darwin or on our visits to remote  indigenous  communities. We have a dedicated coach/ trainer as well as other indigenous student mentors.



5. Certificate 3

We work towards full qualification for those who wish to continue to further their studies.



6. Qualified

Hairdressers in Salons and options for self employment and training in remote communities.



7. Qualified staff in Salon

Initial business set up, supply chain established leveraging bulk purchase and strong supplier relationships, mentoring.


8. Business Support

Deadly will remain involved to provide Initial business set up, establishing supply chain, leveraging bulk purchase and strong supplier relationships, mentoring to approximately a    10 % involvement level.



Building Capacity in Communities

List of communities where Deadly Hair Dude has visited

Groote Eylandt

Ngkurra

Kalkarinji

Alice Springs

Utopia

Pepperimenarti

Willorwa

Nhulunbuy homelands

Myirripi

Nhulumbuy 

Gunbalunya 

Katherine 

Millingimbi 

Gapawiyak

Bathurst Island

Wadeye 

Kalkarindji

Coming soon to...


Tennant Creek

Elcho Island