Duniya Behter reimagined the narrative around people with migrant and refugee backgrounds, celebrating their capabilities and creativity. Women and young people in Bendigo and Shepparton drew from their cultural roots to launch creative businesses and produce digital works that highlighted their talent and resilience. The name, Duniya, meaning "a better world" in Arabic, Hindi, Swahili, Hazaragi, Urdu, and Persian languages, emerged through conversations with young cultural facilitators, reflecting the program’s vision of collaboration and empowerment.

Running from June 2021 to April 2022, during a time of heightened racism fueled by the Covid pandemic, the project worked closely with Point of Difference Studios in Shepparton. It provided meaningful employment for six young people under 25, welcomed five new staff members, and connected participants with two artistic mentors. Through the initiative, 30 women established 15 creative and cultural businesses with training in business skills and online marketing. Meanwhile, 55 young people from CALD communities participated in creative digital workshops, culminating in 21 outstanding commissioned works.