The School of Hard Knocks has undergone a name change to Upbeat Arts.

Upbeat Arts will continue to create iconic arts projects that fosters the participation of disadvantaged Australians in the mainstream social, economic and cultural life of the nation. Upbeat Arts will continue to partner with leaders in the arts, education, health, corporate and welfare sectors to provide high quality arts, cultural and wellbeing programs for disadvantaged people, creating possible pathways to education and employment.