
About Us - Unique Collaborations
I'm Lisa, the founder of Unique Collaborations—a space where creativity meets connection, healing, and growth. I'm passionate about creating inclusive and meaningful experiences that empower people to express themselves and feel seen. Through our work, I specialise in creative ageing, arts in health, and community resilience, using the arts to build self-esteem, enhance well-being, and support active participation—especially for people living with memory loss or disability.
I truly believe that everyone has something unique to offer. That’s why I love working alongside artists, organisations, and communities to co-design projects that celebrate diversity, strengthen social bonds, and support mental health. Collaboration is at the heart of what I do.
Whether it’s hands-on workshops or vibrant community events, my goal is to help individuals and communities reconnect with their strengths and sense of identity. My work blends creativity, innovation, and intention—whether through local partnerships, one-on-one creative sessions, or larger community-based initiatives.
At Unique Collaborations, I believe in the transformative power of art—to build connection, foster resilience, and inspire meaningful change. I’m committed to creating accessible programs that meet people wherever they are in life, with a strong focus on creative ageing and inclusive arts engagement.
I’m here to turn ideas into impact. With a passion for storytelling and original thinking, I invite you to connect, create, and be inspired. Let’s make something extraordinary together.
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My Story
Lisa Hort is the visionary founder of Unique Collaborations, a business born from her passion for bringing people together in creative and meaningful ways. With a background in event planning and community engagement, Lisa specialises in crafting unique experiences that foster connection, inspiration, and collaboration. Her intuitive approach and eye for detail ensure every event feels personal and purposeful. Whether it’s a workshop, celebration, or networking event, Lisa infuses each gathering with warmth, originality, and heart. Through Unique Collaborations, she’s dedicated to helping others connect, grow, and thrive—one unforgettable experience at a time.
PROJECT & EVENT COORDINATOR
Circus Connections: Fostering Intergenerational Creativity and Collaboration project
Flow Project and Flow Project finale
Up Armidale Road and Other Tales Creative, Recovery Community Event
Our Achievement
Receiving the Australian Centre for Arts and Health Creative Award 2017
In 2017, I had the incredible honor of receiving the Australian Centre for Arts and Health Creative Award, presented by the visionary Margret Meagher, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Arts and Health. This moment was a significant milestone, recognizing the power of creativity to heal, inspire, and connect communities.
As the founder of Unique Collaborations, I, Lisa Hort, have always believed in the transformative potential of creative expression, especially when it intersects with wellbeing. This award not only acknowledged the work we were doing but also fueled our passion to continue building inclusive, imaginative spaces where art becomes a catalyst for change.
Thank you to the Australian Centre for Arts and Health for championing the importance of arts in health, and to Margret Meagher for her enduring leadership in this field. This recognition continues to inspire everything we do at Unique Collaborations.
AWARDS
National Emergency Medals, RFS service during 19/20 Black Summer Bushfires
RFS Commissioner's Certificate for Service - for nationally significant emergencies.
NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation - 2019 - 2020 bushfires
Officially Recognise by Lesley Williams at Parliament NSW, For my work on the Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance
Australian Centre of Arts & Health, Creative Ageing Award.
5th finalist nationally in “Arts in Health Award”
State Emergency Service Commissioners award
GRANT AWARDED & PROJECTS
Primary Health Network Flood Recovery Grant round 3
Primary Health Network Flood Recovery Grant round 2
Country Arts Support Program Funding (CASP)
Dementia Australia - DFC Community Engagement Program Project
Small Business Bushfire Grants
Create NSW, 19/20 Health & Wellbeing Initiative Grant
Dementia Australia -Community Engagement Program Project
COMMITTEES & VOLUNTEERING
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Service Committee Member
MidCoast Dementia Friendly Community Alliance
Rural Fire Service, Mid Coast District, NSW
Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance Board Community Committee
Rural Fire Service, Community Engagement Working Group
Executive Board Member Port Macquarie Dementia Friendly Community Alliance Committee
North Shore RFS Executive committee – Treasurer
Port Macquarie Hello Koala Festival committee
North Side, Port Macquarie Flood Reference Group
Australian Centre of Arts and Health
COMMUNITY PROJECT INVOLVEMENT
Place of Memories Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANgpNQANIG4
Treasured Stories, Poetry and Song |Together We Create
https://uniquecollaborations.com.au/togetherwecreate.html
Creative Programs to Build Connections
https://uniquecollaborations.com.au/creative-programs.html
Hands on History Exhibition 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJosrj0vUj4
Port ArtWalk AnimateVideo2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYQ6t6ew0Wc&t=109s
Port Macquarie gets Artistic with a Dementia-Friendly Communities Boost
https://www.dementiafriendly.org.au/communities-in-action/port-macquarie-gets-artistic-dementia-friendly-communities-boost
Lisa Hort and Graeme Atkins, Together We Create
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYhuFlB-ano&t=11s
Treasure Stories, Poetry and Song - Evaluation Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iosytFJGwM&t=522s
The 5th Season Film 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxORawlxb1I&t=108s
Women's recovery stories from the Black Summer Bushfires 2019/20
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPxFL9FfUfCGgXXBekZJQvFKroF4lTjlk
Arts Mid North Coast Creative Recover Project Officer
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7vnI2ux1ykvSBCPDQgNbZsV22uxlHpW5
Biripi Students and Elders Mural Project
https://www.youtube.com/watchv=b9pNjBEbTkA&list=PL7vnI2ux1ykvSBCPDQgNbZsV22uxlHpW5&index=7&t=41s
Biripi Students and Elders Mural Project
https://artsmidnorthcoast.com/smart-art-item/biripi-students-and-elders-mural-project/
Up Armidale Road and Other Tales – Lansdowne Hall
https://artsmidnorthcoast.com/smart-art-item/up-armidale-road-and-other-tales-landsdowne-hall/
Circus Connections: Fostering Intergenerational Creativity and Collaboration project
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-30/circus-program-connects-seniors-students-mid-north
coast/103944672
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTtdsvjDlrw
5th finalist nationally in “Arts in Health Award”
State Emergency Service Commissioners award
Unique Collaborations
Professionalism, Inclusivity, Creative, Passion