WAYIN:THI

WAYIN:THI, produced by The Mill, is a First Nations dance theatre ensemble based in South Australia, grounded in culture, self-determination and performance-making.

Co-led by First Nations artists Caleena Sansbury, a Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Narungga woman and Kaine Sultan-Babij, an Arrernte and Gurindji man, WAYIN:THI's work is dedicated to amplifying the voices of South Australian First Nations dance and performance artists.

WAYIN:THI creates greater visibility for powerful cultural storytelling through movement and performance.

The Mill provides funding infrastructure, business and management mentorship for WAYIN:THI. Together, we continue our commitment to advocating for and mentoring First Nations artists, building on the legacy of our First Nations Dance Program.

Guided by Caleena and Kaine’s deep cultural knowledge, movement practice, and storytelling, WAYIN:THI will lead artists through collaborative creative processes towards bold new dance works and performance outcomes.

In Kaurna language, WAYIN:THI means to move or to flow.

This is movement. This is story. This is WAYIN:THI.

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Current Events

Past Programs

Call-outs

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Reception + Venue Volunteers

Reception and Gallery Supervisor Role

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are the face of The Mill and play a key role in welcoming people to our venue.

They are the point of contact for members of the public who reach out to us (in person or via phone) and are responsible for making a positive first impression. They welcome visitors, artists and audiences into our spaces and make sure they feel well looked after.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring we are a great place to work and visit; helping us to keep clean, tidy, safe and professional.

Reception and Gallery Supervisors work closely with our team in completing a wide range of venue-oriented duties, in and around our spaces and alongside our artistic community.

This is a 1-3 day/PW volunteering role, please send a CV and/or short bio and list any relevant experience working in creative environments, arts organisations, galleries and or hospitality.

People volunteering can have this work count towards their CentreLink Mutual Obligation Requirements.

Applications will be assessed on arrival.

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Venue Manager Assistant

The Venue Manager Assistant plays a key role in supporting The Mill’s Venue Manager with hands-on maintenance and building upkeep.

We're looking for volunteers with:

• 4-8 hours availability weekly or fortnightly

• A desire to develop their arts experience

• A good level of physical fitness

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SA Made Adelaide Fringe 2027

We invite South Australian-based performing artists to present at our multi award-winning venue for Adelaide Fringe 2027.

For the first time ever, we will be showcasing 100% South Australian-made work on our Adelaide Fringe stage, turning a spotlight on local talent and offering a dedicated platform for South Australia's independent creatives to share their stories.

Supported by Adelaide Fringe HoneyPot events, we will champion local acts to connect with national and international opportunities that extend beyond just Fringe season.

We are most interested in genre-pushing, cross-artform works that blend, merge or put new and interesting twists on performance.

Our black box theatre - 'The Breakout' - seats up-to 50 people with a 4.8m x 2.4m stage.

Session times are 60mins (55min max runtime) with 15min turnarounds.

We charge a flat venue hire fee, which includes FOH and Box Office staff, a Venue Tech and Stage Manager.  Artists keep 100% of their box office takings.

Please check out our venue specs to see if The Mill is the right venue for you.

Key dates

Applications close: October 11, 2026, 11:59pm ACST

For any questions please contact The Mill General Manager Tim Watts, tim@themilladelaide.com

For questions regarding presenting in Adelaide Fringe 2026 and Fringe show registration, please contact artists@adelaidefringe.com.au

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

Photo: Neasan

STRUT Residency

This residency unites national dance sectors by providing development opportunities for dance-makers across Australia. Presented in partnership with STRUT (WA), the residency aims to foster national conversations in dance through participation and exposure.

A selected South Australian dance artist will be offered a 1-week residency to develop and present a public studio showing of their work, at STRUT in Perth in 2026.

We are most interested in contemporary dance, dance theatre and physical theatre genres.

The Mill will fund the following:

• $1,300 artist fee per/artist for two artists (plus 12% superannuation)

• $1,071 per diems per/artist for two artists 

• $1,400 for accommodation

• $1,200 for travel costs

• $600 for video/photo documentation

STRUT Dance will offer the following:

• 1 week studio space at King Street Arts Centre (Dates: Nov 30th - Dec 4th, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm)

• Documentation support (organisation of video & photo documentation during time of residency)

• Basic technical support such as lighting and projection equipment

• Public connection through organising a studio showing for general public

• A hot desk in their office at King Street Arts Centre

• Sector connection through facilitating a Practice Sharing to meet and share with local arts community

• An opportunity to teach STRUT’s public and professional classes (public class after hours & professional class within the residency hours)

Eligibility

• A South Australian artist that has been based in South Australia for at least 6 of the last 12 months.
  

Any questions or queries, please contact The Mill CEO/Artistic Director Katrina Lazaroff.

Key dates

Applications open: September 23, 2026, at 9:30am

Applications close: October 15, 2026, at 9.30am

Applicants to be notified of outcome: Week of October 19, 2026

Residency dates: November 30 - December 4, 2026

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2025 Recipient

Past Call-outs

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