Objectives Southern Ethnic Advisory and Advocacy Council (SEAAC) and Melbourne Playback Theatre Company created an innovative program that engaged newly arrived young migrants living in the City of Case called SeaACT (SEAAC Theatre). After extensive assessment by SEAAC the needs of these young people were met by tailoring a specific arts program, which provided a vehicle for expression. Specifically concentrating on personal stories, the program was designed to reduce isolation, normalise experience, improve language skills and break down negative stereotypes. This benefited the participants and also the community at large. Multiple practical studies have shown that sharing personal stories is extremely helpful in allowing new immigrants to move forward in a p

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