Each division has its own focus, audience and brand. Together, they form the SLMD Ventures family.
Division 01 · SLMD Media
Media & broadcasting
A good story deserves the right format. Explore ways to turn an idea, a conversation or a body of knowledge into audio, video and digital content that gives an audience a reason to listen and return.
Who it’s forFor storytellers, musicians, independent creators, businesses and community organisations.
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Give an idea a voice
Explore a podcast, interview series or radio concept. Start with the audience, the subject and the kind of conversation that would be worth their time.
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Make the story visible
Consider a short documentary, an introduction to your work or a series of concise videos. A clear editorial focus helps decide what to film and what to leave out.
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Build beyond one release
Think about how a longer recording could become short clips, written features or a continuing series, with each format offering something useful to its audience.
Imagine the possibilities
Imagine a local organisation’s story told through a short film, a thoughtful interview and a set of shareable audio moments—different ways into the same story.
Explore an idea with us. Scope, suitability and availability can be discussed for your project.
Division 02 · SLMD Learning
Education & learning
Learning works best when people can put it to use. Explore practical short-course concepts, resources and mentoring approaches that connect clear explanations with activities, reflection and a useful next step.
Who it’s forFor learners, educators, schools, youth groups, community providers and organisations developing people.
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Focus on a practical skill
Shape a learning experience around something a person should be able to do. A manageable sequence of examples and activities can make progress easier to recognise.
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Support the facilitator
Explore workbooks, session guides and supporting digital resources. The aim is a coherent learning experience that can be adapted to the people and setting.
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Connect learning with guidance
Consider how mentoring, discussion or supported practice could help learners take their next step. The level of support should be agreed around the group’s needs.
Imagine the possibilities
Imagine a small community workshop supported by a clear workbook, practical challenges and a follow-up conversation that helps participants apply what they have learned.
Explore an idea with us. Scope, suitability and availability can be discussed for your project.
Division 03 · SLMD Publishing
Publishing & creative production
A manuscript is the start of a reader’s experience. Explore how editorial thinking, thoughtful design and the right format could help a story, specialist subject or creative project become a work people want to spend time with.
Who it’s forFor authors, educators, subject specialists, organisations and independent creative projects.
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Find the shape of the work
Consider the reader, the purpose and the structure. An early conversation can help distinguish a book-length idea from a shorter guide, series or other publication.
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Bring words and design together
Explore editing, page design, cover direction and production planning. These choices should make the work clearer and easier to navigate while respecting its voice.
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Explore another way to read
Think about print, ebooks or an audio edition. Each has different strengths, and the right choice depends on the material, permissions, audience and resources.
Imagine the possibilities
Imagine a practical guide that begins as a print edition, offers a portable digital version and later reaches listeners through a carefully prepared audiobook.
Explore an idea with us. Scope, suitability and availability can be discussed for your project.
Division 04 · SLMD Experiences
Events & entertainment
The most memorable experiences give people something to do together. Explore ideas for live events, imaginative games and shared challenges, shaped around the occasion, the participants and the place.
Who it’s forFor families, schools, community groups, event organisers and workplace teams.
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Invite people into a story
Explore a themed activity, character-led adventure or role-playing concept. A clear story can give participants a reason to get involved and make choices together.
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Make collaboration part of the fun
Consider team challenges, puzzles or interactive games built around shared participation. The format should suit the group’s ages, confidence and physical access needs.
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Plan the practical experience
Think through the venue, timing, facilitation and equipment needed to bring the idea to life. Those details help turn an imaginative concept into a workable event brief.
Imagine the possibilities
Imagine a familiar space transformed into a shared mission, where a group follows clues, solves a challenge and reaches the ending through teamwork.
Explore an idea with us. Scope, suitability and availability can be discussed for your project.
Division 05 · SLMD Supply
Merchandising & practical services
An idea becomes useful when it reaches the real world. Explore merchandising, branded products and practical service concepts with attention to how they will be used, presented and delivered.
Who it’s forFor retailers, brands, community organisations, event teams and businesses with practical projects.
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Give a range a clear presence
Explore retail presentation and merchandising needs. A useful brief starts with the products, the setting and what customers should be able to find or understand more easily.
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Make the brand tangible
Consider apparel, printed items or a small product range. Intended use, quantities, materials and artwork help shape an appropriate production conversation.
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Show an idea before making it
Explore a visual prototype or product presentation to explain a concept. Mockups help bring artwork, materials and packaging together before a product moves into production.
Imagine the possibilities
Imagine a coordinated merchandise range, from apparel and reusable items to packaging and a considered retail display, developed around a clear brief and intended use.
