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Gaslit

A young disabled woman fights to hold on to her identity in the face of the world’s assumptions, and strives for independence from her parents, who doubt her ability to become a mother. More Details
Naomi Chainey is a white woman wearing big black sunglasses, standing in front of a wall with paste up art on it. Text on screen reads "I talked about wheelchair and scooter use."

Disability Pride Mural

The disability community comes together to celebrate disability pride and a new mural in Footscray but only after the original mural was destroyed. More Details
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Breaking The Silence

World renowned communication expert Dr Rosemary Crossley works with three new clients who have never spoken. What she gets them to say in their first 90 minute training session will amaze you. Watch Trailer
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Casa Del Crip

Sebastian and his loopy girlfriend Stacey lure a group of disabled housemates into their home with the promise of in home support, but things aren't quite what they should be in Casa del Crip. Watch Trailer
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Defiant Lives

Defiant Lives is a feature documentary that tells of the rise and fight of the disability rights movement. Watch Trailer
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Defiant Lives Files

This is an exclusive Disability Busters series of longer interviews from the acclaimed documentary Defiant Lives. Activists talk about their role in the rise and fight of the disability rights movement. Supported by the City of Melbourne COVID 19 arts grants. Watch Trailer
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Lessons in Disability Etiquette

originally produced for the taxi industry, in these video podcasts disabled people talk about how to provide great support - what not to ask about, how to mind your own business and other important things you always wanted to know about relating to disability etiquette. More Details

Module 1 Disability support worker training - Human Rights practice.

In module 1 students will understand human rights practice through disability history and the disability rights movement More Details
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Module 2 Disability & Aged Care Training - Ethics of Care

This 5 video module examines the ethics of care in professional settings. More Details

Module 3, Disability and Aged Care Training - Diversity and Difference

This module looks at how workers can support disabled clients and older clients from diverse backgrounds. it also looks at diversity among the support workforce. More Details

Module 4 Disability and Aged Care Training - Enabling Technology.

This module looks at how technology can enhance independence and access. More Details

Module 5 Disability and Aged Care Training - Power and Abuse.

This module explores how power can lead to abuse and how disabled people and elders can be at risk of abuse. More Details
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More Than Horseplay

A documentary about a world first scientific study of the therapeutic benefits of horse riding for children with cerebral palsy. The film features renowned hippotherapist the late Barb Heine. Watch Trailer

No Limits

No Limits brings you unexpected stories about what it’s like living with disability. Presented and produced with disabled people it’s a place to build community and identity. Watch Trailer
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Opening Doors to College

Hundreds of colleges across the U.S. are opening doors to higher education for students with intellectual disability. This 36-minute film “Opening Doors to College” shows how students like Curtis, Janet, Fudia, and Missy are leading this inclusion revolution as they immerse themselves in classes, residential life, extracurricular activities, and the entire college experience at Millersville and Temple Universities. More Details
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Pins and Needles

Genni Batterham was a healthy 24-year-old student living in Sydney when she contracted multiple sclerosis (M.S.) in the 1970's. Within 18 months she became a paraplegic. Pins and Needles takes a poignant look at overall reactions, treatment and acceptance of disabled people and offers some enlightened alternatives to the options available to the disabled at that time. Genni was a trailblazing disability activist during the 1970's and 80's and watching her story decades later we are struck by the things that have changed and the many things that remain the same. More Details
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Riding the Gale

In this companion film to Pins And Needles Genni Batterham's MS has progressed and she must now face her increasing frailty and dependence on others, especially her adored husband Kim. This absorbing film is a love story as well as an unflinching account of a degenerative disability and how to face one's demons. Produced by Genni and Kim Batterham this film shows what is possible when living with a severe degenerative disease and also includes wise council from author Alan Marshall who was a mentor and friend. More Details
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Secret Fear

Hidden stories of Anxiety and recovery More Details
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Stroke A Chord

A Choir of stroke survivors who can sing but cannot speak prepare for their first big concert. Watch Trailer
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The DUCKS

A group of dads of children with disabilities find support by spending time with others who share similar experiences. More Details
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Untold Desires

Award winning documentary about sexuality and disability. Watch Trailer
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Who said disability isn't funny?

Over the years we've worked on a number of comedy projects and here's a few sketches that show the funny side of disability. More Details
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