About this Short Film
Voices of Ability, made by Mudgee Public School, is a warm, observant short that celebrates young people and school life. The film reflects on activities, sport and leadership within a school community, and highlights inclusion and the abilities of children and teenagers with intellectual disability. It offers an honest, hopeful view of participation and belonging, and sits naturally in the Focus on Ability festival as a grassroots snapshot of achievement. Accessible and uplifting, this short invites audiences to listen, learn and cheer for the young people on screen. Presented in 2025.
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Mudgee Public School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Mudgee Public School.
Mudgee Public School deserves a standing ovation for the way it champions inclusive education . Their commitment to supporting students with diverse abilities is not just admirable its transformative. The school currently runs seven dedicated support classes including six Multicategorical MC and one Mild Intellectual Disability class each tailored to meet a wide range of learning needs such as intellectual and physical disabilities autism and mental health conditions. These classes are staffed with full-time teachers and Student Learning Support Officers ensuring every student receives personalised targeted programs developed in collaboration with families therapists and Department of Education staff. Beyond the classroom Mudgee Public School fosters a culture of belonging. Their Inclusive Learning Support hub offers resources for families navigating additional needs and their podcast The Inclusive Classroom hosted by Principal John Carters and Deputy Principal Toni Tiffen dives deep into strategies and stories that celebrate inclusive practices in rural education settings. Its clear that at Mudgee Public School inclusion isnt just a policy its a passion. Every student is seen supported and empowered to thrive.
Go Mudgee Public School. Very excited for all of you
The inclusivity opportunities available at Mudgee Public School is truly a blessing for the community.
Well done Mudgee Public School. Working well for the children.
Well done Mudgee Public School. Big claps to you all especially Zoe.
Have met a few of these kids as a RDA Volunteer. Its great to see them achieve and enjoy their activities .Love their smiles and conversations as we lead them around on the horses.
Well done Mudgee School children. I enjoyed viewing your film. Regards.
Having my children attend mudgee public and now my grandchildren i must say the school has always upheld respect integrity and amazing leadership my grandson Tyler is in this video sports captain and his little brother does the horse riding for disabled program mudgee public are truly an upstanding school always moving forward