Activity: A place-based program that aims to break down barriers and empower 40 children from three rural and/or isolated communities in Western Victoria to access and engage with the screen industry through workshops across a 6-month period. The workshops will focus on accessible augmented reality technology and build towards an outcome where participants present their story output at places they value in their communities.

Outcome: The program was successfully delivered with three partner organisations: Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative; ConnectEd/Horsham College; and Jeparit Primary School. 45 young people participated in the program due to stronger than expected engagement at Jeparit Primary. The program delivered on its intended outcomes of skill development and confidence, and establishing new screen pathways. All partners expressed interest in continuing the relationship, with discussions underway to repeat or expand aspects of the program into the future.

“The Cultural Fund allowed Pink Lake Creative to deliver a place-based, culturally safe program directly in communities where young people rarely have access to screen sector engagement… the program helped young people see themselves as capable contributors to story and screen culture, not just passive consumers.” – Tracey Rigney, Pink Lake Creative