Culture
We recognise the importance of continuous learning and reflection. As a creative agency, we are constantly engaging with diverse stories and histories, particularly those of First Nations peoples.
Launch event for the First Nations Employment Index 2025 by The Alliance. Event by Little Rocket, image courtesy of Dark Hose Photography.
Process
We work with clients through a collaborative, co-design process. Each project is assigned an Account Manager as a point of contact throughout the entire journey. The Account Manager takes time to understand your needs and vision, and oversees each asset’s planning and delivery. We value your feedback and make sure to check in every step of the way.
Let’s get your next project moving
We provide a full-service creative and marketing offering, executed in-house.
Our capabilities include, but are not limited to:
Marketing & Communications
Campaign Strategy & Execution
Copywriting & Editing
Digital Marketing
Cultural Engagement
Public Relations
Consultation & Research
Featured work
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Reconciliation Australia
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingStrategyTalent ManagementVideography
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
Yarra Trams
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyTimelapseVideography
Reimagine the $5 note campaign
Reimagine the $5 note campaign
The Reserve Bank of Australia
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalGraphic DesignIllustrationMarketingStrategyVideographyEvent Management
Brand Activations
Immersive Experiences
Cultural Activations
Educational Workshops
Trade Shows
Conferences
Featured work
Everyday tools to help: Mob guide
Everyday tools to help: Mob guide
Independent Living Australia (iLA)
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalEvent ManagementGraphic DesignVideography
First Nations Employment Index 2025
First Nations Employment Index 2025
The Alliance
AnimationArt ManagementCommunicationsDigitalEvent ManagementGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyTalent Management
Freedom Day Festival
Freedom Day Festival
Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation
CommunicationsEvent ManagementGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyStrategyTalent ManagementVideographyCommunication Design
Graphic Design
Web & Digital
Illustration, Animation & Motion Design
Brand & Identity
Interpretation Signage & Wayfinding
Experiential Graphic Design
Featured work
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Reconciliation Australia
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingStrategyTalent ManagementVideography
Ground Lease Model artwork integration
Ground Lease Model artwork integration
Icon & Homes Victoria
Art ManagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignWelcome to Wurundjeri Country
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
Yarra Trams
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyTimelapseVideographyArts & Cultural Management
Cultural Strategy & Engagement
Artist Management
Artwork Commissions
Licensing & Merchandising
Public Art & Sculpture
Workshops & Activations
Featured work
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Reconciliation Australia
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingStrategyTalent ManagementVideographyGround Lease Model artwork integration
Ground Lease Model artwork integration
Icon & Homes Victoria
Art ManagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignWelcome to Wurundjeri Country
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
Yarra Trams
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyTimelapseVideographyAudio-Visual
Videography
Post-production
Photography
Timelapse
Drone Capture
Talent Management
Featured work
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Bridging Now to Next: NRW2025
Reconciliation Australia
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingStrategyTalent ManagementVideography
Eat Your Art Out — MFF 2024
Eat Your Art Out — MFF 2024
Melbourne Fringe Festival
PhotographyTalent ManagementVideographyWelcome to Wurundjeri Country
Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
Yarra Trams
Art ManagementCommunicationsCultural EngagementDigitalEnvironmental DesignGraphic DesignMarketingPhotographyTimelapseVideographyReady to start your next project?
Little Rocket and Clothing The Gaps with the YES campaign mural at CTG’s previous flagship store, 2023.
Our story
Little Rocket is a 100% First Nations-owned and operated full-service marketing and creative agency, based in Brunswick, Narrm/Naarm (Melbourne).
We were founded in 2010 by proud Gurindji man, John Burgess. To honour his mother and maternal family line, John had a vision to deliver meaningful work that contributed to positive community change. Today, Little Rocket offers a true end-to-end service, from campaign strategy right through to creative execution and engagement. We’ve stayed true to John’s philosophy, working with diverse clients to identify innovative solutions that drive greater results.
With a strong connection to Country and Community both in Victoria and the NT, we aim to create lasting impacts and amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, cultures and history in everything we do.
Diversity
We’re a 100% First Nations-owned and operated business with a strong relationship to Country and Community. We have an amazing team of staff and partners who represent multiple nationalities and Indigenous groups.
Quality
We provide high-quality solutions that create positive social outcomes, with measures in place to ensure quality is not compromised.
Sustainability
We respect the lands, waters and skies where we operate.
Impact
We are mindful throughout all stages of creative production to assist communities and clients in measurable ways.
Our team
John Burgess
CEO
Director of Strategy
David Alenson
Chief Creative Director
Natasha Young
Studio Manager
Senior Talent Manager
Travis McLellan
Account Director
Kasia Zongollowicz
AV Production Manager
Nina Moriarty-Gray
Design Manager
Kara Riri
Arts Manager
Janais Moloney
Senior Account Manager
Madelyn Beattie
Producer & Production Assistant
Jamilla Bernal
Senior Graphic Designer
Madi Mercer
Arts Coordinator
Ruby Oakley
Account Manager
Events Coordinator
Andrew Stasiak
Videographer & Editor
James Basemore
Digital Designer
Kelsey Dubar
Marketing & Events Manager
Sarah Dennis
Account Manager
Susan Sohar
Videographer & Editor
Ben Tan
Graphic Designer
Ruby Perryman
Communications Manager
Kaushalya Liyanage
Studio Coordinator
Tazmyn Slicer
Photographer & Editor
Lee Arkapaw
Animator & Illustrator
Crystal Op de Coul
Communications & Content Coordinator
Stephen Ryan
Developer
We’re always on the lookout for passionate people.
Are you looking to build a career in the marketing and creative industries? Reach out with a bit about yourself, including your CV and folio (if applicable, via URL link or PDF under 15mb), and let’s see if we could work together.
Mentorships
We love sharing what we know! If you’re looking to learn the ropes through casual mentorship, we’re happy to offer guidance, answer questions and help you explore the creative industry from the inside out.
Internships
Whether it’s part of your studies or you’re just starting out, our internships give you hands-on experience across real projects in design, marketing or AV production.
Work experience
Curious about what agency life is like? We offer short-term work experience placements where you can shadow the team, lend a hand and get a taste of how we do what we do.
