About this Short Film
Tyler's Story (Fiona O'Connell, Australia, 2020) appears in the Focus on Ability programme. The short explores themes of achievement, congenital disability and Down syndrome alongside issues of employment, jobsearch and life as a young adult with an intellectual disability. O'Connell's film invites audiences to reflect on the practical and emotional aspects of finding work and being part of a group, while celebrating personal strengths and agency. It sits comfortably within a festival that spotlights ability, aspiration and inclusion. Suitable for audiences looking for thoughtful, human-scale stories, Tyler's Story prompts conversation about opportunity, support and what success can look like.
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Fiona O'Connell is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Fiona O'Connell.
Always so nice to see Tyler when I visit Coles always happy and enjoying his work
Well done Tyler Great to see your working at Coles.Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.
Go Tyler. You're amazing buddy
So heartwarming to watch....brilliant to see opportunities awarded to capable champions like Tyler
Such a wonderful young man - always has a smile and a chat whilst working. Good luck xx
Great job mate your determination and work ethic is some else you should be so proud of yourself keep shining your an absolute Champion
I teared up watching this. Another lesson that looking at the ability breaks down barriers to inclusion.
This made my day. Well done Tyler - keep up the hard work you're an inspiration to all the teens out there by following your dream and not giving up.
What an all round good feel storyTaylor such a lovely young manMy daughter is always excited to say Hello to you if she sees youAlso well done Jo A dear friend that changes so many people's lives fights for new opportunities and helps people with a disability to get the chance to have a go and makes so many people happyWell done to Lara Coles Taylor and his beautiful mum Matchworks and the Lara Community for making it possible for this young man to make this inspiring movieGO TAYLOR
Tyler is a lovely young man. Had the pleasure working alongside him at the Lara Anglican Op Shop.
What an amazing film Well done Tyler
Congratulations Tyler Goodluck
A truly amazing young man always brightens my day.
Good luck Tyler and well done to the teams at MatchWorks and Coles Lara in supporting this young man who many of us locals have seen grow from a young age.
Tyler is such a heartwarming person....he is always so friendly and helpful...he brightens up my day when I see him working in Coles...good luck to this lovely kind young man...xx
Known Tyler for many years. He is the happiest worker Coles has. Always absolutely happy to be at work. Always polite and helpful. Coles are lucky to have such a keen employee.
I work at the Woolworths across the road but will regularly make an effort to also shop at Coles purely for Tylers fantastic customer service Hes a wonderful part of our community
Well done Tyler Im glad your persistence paid off. Coles is very lucky to have you. Great story.
I have had the pleasure of Tyler serving me at Coles in Lara and he was so pleasant and did a really good job on the registers. It is great to see someone so passionate about their job I hope he wins
Wow you deserve the best Tyler. Living in the same town I have watched you grow into a wonderful capable friendly you man. Well done mate my vote is for you. All the very best for your future.
What a great short film Tyler well done on living the dream. Made me very emotional.
Such a fantastic job Tyler
Congratulation Tyler on your great work
Well done Tyler