Together we grow (2023) from South Gippsland Specialist School, Australia, is a short film that celebrates ability, learning and connection within a school community. Tender and positive in tone, it places themes of inclusion, achievement and skill-building alongside the realities of intellectual, cognitive and physical disability. Viewers will recognise the everyday moments that matter: teamwork, classroom life and growing confidence among teenagers. The film sits naturally within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, where stories that highlight the strengths and achievements of people with disability are shared. Together we grow invites audiences to reflect on inclusion and the simple power of being together.
At South Gippsland Special School, I feel welcomed and you are welcome too. I feel respected and you will feel respected here too. I feel happy and you will feel happy too. I am friendly and we can all be friends. Together, we can grow. Together, we can grow. Together, we can grow. Together, we can grow. Together, we can grow. You know, I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. You can help empower me. I want to show you how unique I am. I have a talent like no one else. Look at me grow. Look at me grow. Look at me grow. Look at me grow. Together, we grow. Cooking is a very important life skill and I'm good at it. South Gippsland Special School, together we grow. We can work hard. You know, we can get jobs. Remove the barriers. Let's grow together. We have fun and work at the same time. Together, we grow. Watch us grow. We want to contribute. See us thrive. Support me and I'll support you. Include us and we can show you what we can do. Together, we grow. Together, we grow. Together, we grow. Three, two, one. Together, we grow. Together, we grow.
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Tash Blake24/08/2023
Love this Well done SGSS
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Molly Plymin20/08/2023
What a beautiful film you guys all did amazing
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Lee Beattie20/08/2023
And indeed they have grown. What an incredible bunch of humans.
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Dale Meyers19/08/2023
Growing up in NSW my mother worked at Eric Woodward special school and on school holidays I spent time there with her. I was only young and sometimes had difficulty identifying the kids that were any different from myself. I have fond memories of that school and its special students. They made it a special school without them it was just a building. I felt privileged to have seen your film. Thankyou.
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Patricia Hulls19/08/2023
A beautiful film Well done to the team at SGSS. Such a simple message sometimes the simple messages are the most powerful . Together we Grow has so much more meaning to me now. We all are in this world together lets all make it a better place by supporting and embracing this kind of message . Good luck with your efforts I hope you win .
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Craig Wyhoon18/08/2023
I loved the enthusiasm and love surrounding this film. I'm Korumburra born and bred and we've also created a film for FOA in our business Loki and Me. So we understand the passion love and dedication in order to provide opportunities for those living with disabilities. Good luck with your film. It was just amazing
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Hayley Littlejohn18/08/2023
Wow That is 200 the way to . Your film was beautifully edited highlighting how everyone can reach their potential and beyond no matter what. My eldest son has down syndrome....its such a small aspect of his life. His family friends and all that he accomplishes are what means everything to him and us. Thanks for a great boost to my day
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Ava Kenney17/08/2023
Just loved this
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Helen Thomaidis17/08/2023
That was just beautiful.
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Gerri Kuhne17/08/2023
What a beautiful film. Thank you for helping us reflect how no matter who we are and whatever our ability we can all help each other grow and achieve our goals.
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Rachelle Woodbridge17/08/2023
And grow you will.. with all the love nurturing and opportunities from your wonderful school.
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Belinda Barker16/08/2023
Gorgeous inspiring little film Thankyou for the reminder to remove barriers and make sure all people have various opportunities Well done team . Love how it was put together.
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Belinda Bergstrom16/08/2023
I found this to be such an uplifting video highlighting the importance of support love and positive reinforcement. Everyone has the ability to become the best version of themselves when they have support and room to grow
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Lesley Simons16/08/2023
Encouraging video highlighting the skills of people with disabilities and how important support is for them to achieve their potential. Theyre awesome
Love this Well done SGSS
What a beautiful film you guys all did amazing
And indeed they have grown. What an incredible bunch of humans.
Growing up in NSW my mother worked at Eric Woodward special school and on school holidays I spent time there with her. I was only young and sometimes had difficulty identifying the kids that were any different from myself. I have fond memories of that school and its special students. They made it a special school without them it was just a building. I felt privileged to have seen your film. Thankyou.
A beautiful film Well done to the team at SGSS. Such a simple message sometimes the simple messages are the most powerful . Together we Grow has so much more meaning to me now. We all are in this world together lets all make it a better place by supporting and embracing this kind of message . Good luck with your efforts I hope you win .
I loved the enthusiasm and love surrounding this film. I'm Korumburra born and bred and we've also created a film for FOA in our business Loki and Me. So we understand the passion love and dedication in order to provide opportunities for those living with disabilities. Good luck with your film. It was just amazing
Wow That is 200 the way to . Your film was beautifully edited highlighting how everyone can reach their potential and beyond no matter what. My eldest son has down syndrome....its such a small aspect of his life. His family friends and all that he accomplishes are what means everything to him and us. Thanks for a great boost to my day
Just loved this
That was just beautiful.
What a beautiful film. Thank you for helping us reflect how no matter who we are and whatever our ability we can all help each other grow and achieve our goals.
And grow you will.. with all the love nurturing and opportunities from your wonderful school.
Gorgeous inspiring little film Thankyou for the reminder to remove barriers and make sure all people have various opportunities Well done team . Love how it was put together.
I found this to be such an uplifting video highlighting the importance of support love and positive reinforcement. Everyone has the ability to become the best version of themselves when they have support and room to grow
Encouraging video highlighting the skills of people with disabilities and how important support is for them to achieve their potential. Theyre awesome