Joe with picture of Pam when she was younger…, a photo by gumbootspearlz creations – June Perkins on Flickr. Yes, my guest blogging for abcopen continues – what a great bunch those producers are – busy creating, workshopping and out and about getting to know the community.They inspire me to do the same. Mick, Leandro,Continue reading “Guest blogging makes me brave and leads to discoveries”
Determination
Some of my Determined Family. Determination has helped me go to the top of a tall building in Melbourne and not worry about the height. The reward – photo opportunities of the Melbourne vista, including the MCG. Determination has helped me find optimistic people and spend time with them instead of remaining too wrapped upContinue reading “Determination”
Moment Behind the Photograph – workshop in the Cassowary Coast
Photographs can be amazing story sparkers, as a small but enthusiastic group of participants found when Leandro Palacio came to C4 to run a free community workshop. Weaving, Cyclone Yasi stories, lessons from nature’s creatures, and empowerment of Aboriginal youth were some of the themes to emerge from participants’ photographs. Leandro introduced ABCopen by playingContinue reading “Moment Behind the Photograph – workshop in the Cassowary Coast”
Blogging with a Purpose
Reading this blog ‘Beautiful Thanks’ by Sarah today, reminded me of the power of blogging, words, images and friendship. Recently I made my first digital story for my guest blogging at ABCopen. I learnt how to use the video editing program with one In the Bin intensive workshop from last year, some pointers from LeandroContinue reading “Blogging with a Purpose”
Reinventing Futures for Refugee and Migrant Women
Refugees and migrants come to Australia looking to rebuild their lives, and face many challenges – from tackling new cultures, language, home-sickness to searching for economic independence. They come with talents, dreams and expectations. They come to Australia to build new futures but the reality is often not what they may have expected of theContinue reading “Reinventing Futures for Refugee and Migrant Women”
