On Saturday 26th May 2012, Diversityworks Trust hosted the screening of the films from the MyFilm 2011 Project. In 2011 six participants were involved in the second round of MyFilm workshops. They put in a lot of work and hours to make their stories into digital films. This digital storytelling workshop partnership was a collaboration…
I have become more aware over the past several years that listening seems to be a dying art. And taking the time to enjoy the moment is not a high priority for most people. As someone who has a little difficulty with pronunciation and at times the ability to maintain clear speech, I value someone…
Originally posted on Unique Ability:
“Stand Tall”, the anthem chosen to represent New Zealand in the 2012 Olympic games, has a unique link to mental health, Deaf and disability communities. The song is penned and sung by busker samRB, who has experienced mental illness. The video, below, features ex-comedian Philip Patston who experiences unique physical…
Published on stuff.co.nz on 16 May 2012 The colour pink is becoming a symbol of hope for thousands of Kiwis who are bullied. Reporter Hannah Spyksma met with change-maker Philip Patston to chat about the messages behind this Friday’s Pink Shirt Day.
I worked minimum wage jobs from the age of 15 right up until 24, when I went overseas, mainly to earn more money. This was in spite of graduating at 21 with a conjoint undergraduate BA/BSc and an Honours in Anthropology. That’s five years of university study in exchange for about $12.50 an hour. (Fortunately…
DPSN warmly invites you to the screening of the completed 2011 MyFilm productions. My Film is a Digital Storytelling Workshop partnership between Diversityworks Trust and multimedia organisation MIC Toi Rerehiko. Digital Storytelling encourages people to tell their story on film, ranging from standard “head and shoulder” documentary style with linear storylines, to more poetic and…
