About this Short Film
Helping Us Grow (South Gippsland Specialist School, Australia, 2024) explores themes of achievement, learning and inclusion from a school perspective. The short film reflects on empowerment, skills development and pathways into work, touching on traineeships and work experience without claiming to tell any single story. It offers a thoughtful snapshot of young people with intellectual disability as they learn, try new things and prepare for life beyond school. Screening as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this film sits alongside others that celebrate ability, independence and opportunity. A warm, optimistic contribution that invites audiences to consider learning, employment and belonging.
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South Gippsland Specialist School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from South Gippsland Specialist School.
Awesome video
Fantastic work done by all involved. This is great to see training and businesses giving these opportunities to build skills for an independent life. Xo
Such a positive thing to do for these young ones that deserve the same chances as everyone else great job guys
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What an uplifting documentary and a valuable reminder of the positive contribution that young adults with additional needs can make to local communities.
What an incredibly important message you have put out into the world in a totally awesome documentary. Well done and thankyou to the SGSS and especially to Robbie Sky Julia Taylor and last but not least well done Noah
Very moving documentary. So fantastic for these young people to have these organisations give them some experience and hopefully employment. What a wonderful boost for everyone involved.
Such a heartwarming film
Great to be involved in the work experience program benefits the businesses and students alike Well done Noah