Kai Meldrum - My Life (2022), by Currumbin Community Special School, welcomes audiences into the Focus on Ability programme with a thoughtful short from Australia. The film draws attention to themes such as autism, cognitive processing disability, independence and school life for teenagers. It offers a personal perspective on what it can mean to be young and finding one’s own path, without assuming a single story. Presented as part of our festival’s celebration of ability and achievement, this work invites viewers to listen, learn and recognise the everyday skills and choices that shape the lives of young people.
Hi, I'm Kai and this is my video. I live in Koolangatta on the Gold Coast. I am 14 and I have autism, but that doesn't stop me from doing things that I love. This is me and my dad renting a boat. We rent it every weekend. This is me steering the boat on the weekend. This is me walking my dog Teddy at Crumben Beach. This is me throwing the ball for him at Crumben Beach. I walk to Woolworths by myself. I get the milk like anyone else would. I buy chips when my dad is on night shift. I unpack the groceries for the guy to scan. I pay with my credit card and then I go home. I like playing online games with my friends. That's me trying to qualify a round in Fall Guys. This is me at my time zone party hanging out with my friends. I hope to get my driver's licence one day. I like going to my drum lessons every Wednesday. I like riding my electric scooter along the beach because it goes really quick. I cook with family and by myself. My favourite things to cook at home are pizza, noodles and chicken bao. My dad works in surgery and he works late. I cook pizza when my dad's at work. I am a great cook. I am Kai and I am awesome.
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24 comments
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Jens Warnsholdt27/08/2022
Hello KaiWell done and your drumming is awesome.Rock on...Jens
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Dazzie Gordon27/08/2022
We are close neighbours in the same block of units and weve watched Kai blossom over the past 5 years and its so lovely to see his independence growing - and Go The Drums
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Nick Vaughan26/08/2022
I like your story. From Nick
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Morgane Toullec26/08/2022
Incroyable cher Kai Seeing this video of you and YOUR life is simply Amazing.We Saw you grow as a young boy and now we are seeing you evolving into a beautiful talented and indpendant young MAN.So proud of you and very proud to be your friend.Keep on going buddy You are soooooo awsomeOuuuhhh la la Kai Congratulations on what you do.Sending you lots of love from France
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Carolyn Gilmore25/08/2022
Thanks for sharing your story Kai. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about your day to day life. You are very clever and I wish you would come to my house and make pizza for me Your dad is very lucky. Well done
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Monique Goostrey25/08/2022
Amazing love your story have learnt soMuch about you and what you do absolutely fabulous good luck
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Genevieve Ettia25/08/2022
Amazing Kai What a beautiful video representation of your incredible life and sharing with others the things you enjoy doing. Its been a great joy being a part of your journey and watching you grow and thrive over the years. So proud of you
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Mandy Schirmacher25/08/2022
So proud of you Kai - amazing clip of your life.
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Darren Weissman25/08/2022
Kai You are the very best Love you and am so excited you created this amazing film of your life. Shine on Infinite Love Gratitude
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Erin Alderson24/08/2022
Wow Kai you life such an active life You ARE awesome
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Rachel Gotaas24/08/2022
What beautiful insight Kai. You are indeed awesome. So well done.
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Andrew Hamilton24/08/2022
Great work kai Nice drumming
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Jiya And Phoenix24/08/2022
That was awesome Kai Me and Phoenix loved it
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Shannon Mckinley24/08/2022
Wonderful work Kai We are very proud of you.
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Shannon Mckinley24/08/2022
Well done Kai
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Greg Muranyi24/08/2022
Were so proud of you buddy Awesome work Kai
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Dan Tomlinson24/08/2022
Amazing Kai We are so proud of you young man. A brilliant well edited film. Live every day by Emmas motto as she is now the Ambassador for Autism Qld telling creative kids with ASD that Being different makes a difference Keep up your amazing drum playing love from Dan Jim Brayton Emma
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Daniel Barker24/08/2022
Amazing Kai We are proud of you.
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Jess Claassen24/08/2022
Go Kai I loved your video.
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Tina Shields24/08/2022
Amazing video Kai Rocking life
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Patti Schulz24/08/2022
Well done Kai
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Philip Lo24/08/2022
Loved the video Kai I can see all hard work and effort put in. Well done
Hello KaiWell done and your drumming is awesome.Rock on...Jens
We are close neighbours in the same block of units and weve watched Kai blossom over the past 5 years and its so lovely to see his independence growing - and Go The Drums
I like your story. From Nick
Incroyable cher Kai Seeing this video of you and YOUR life is simply Amazing.We Saw you grow as a young boy and now we are seeing you evolving into a beautiful talented and indpendant young MAN.So proud of you and very proud to be your friend.Keep on going buddy You are soooooo awsomeOuuuhhh la la Kai Congratulations on what you do.Sending you lots of love from France
Thanks for sharing your story Kai. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about your day to day life. You are very clever and I wish you would come to my house and make pizza for me Your dad is very lucky. Well done
Amazing love your story have learnt soMuch about you and what you do absolutely fabulous good luck
Amazing Kai What a beautiful video representation of your incredible life and sharing with others the things you enjoy doing. Its been a great joy being a part of your journey and watching you grow and thrive over the years. So proud of you
So proud of you Kai - amazing clip of your life.
Kai You are the very best Love you and am so excited you created this amazing film of your life. Shine on Infinite Love Gratitude
Wow Kai you life such an active life You ARE awesome
What beautiful insight Kai. You are indeed awesome. So well done.
Great work kai Nice drumming
That was awesome Kai Me and Phoenix loved it
Wonderful work Kai We are very proud of you.
Well done Kai
Were so proud of you buddy Awesome work Kai
Amazing Kai We are so proud of you young man. A brilliant well edited film. Live every day by Emmas motto as she is now the Ambassador for Autism Qld telling creative kids with ASD that Being different makes a difference Keep up your amazing drum playing love from Dan Jim Brayton Emma
Amazing Kai We are proud of you.
Go Kai I loved your video.
Amazing video Kai Rocking life
Well done Kai
Loved the video Kai I can see all hard work and effort put in. Well done
Well done Kai
You are Awesome Kai