It is easy to become distracted by the bad news that fills our headlines or the international characters who seek the spotlight. We want to move the focus to the ordinary Australians who have the most inspiring stories and who are active in the community to make a difference. Just My Story is a series of films made to inspire social change. The central themes addressed include homeless, disadvantaged youth, indigenous issues, refugees and asylum seekers.
We feature the stories of Australians from all walks of life working with marginalised communities. Each film focuses on relationships and stories - the rich stories of real people facing real issues in their day to day lives.
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Holiday
Alice McMonagle shares her experiences running holiday camps for disadvantaged children Watch video
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Running Away
Rob Reed tried to turn his back on his career when he felt like he wasn't really making a difference. He realised that instead of running away, it was time to run towards the problems of the world. Watch video
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It's not the kids
As a counsellor working with homeless teenagers, Silvana Izzo knows the importance of truly listening to their stories. Watch video
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Human Shield
In March of 2003 Donna Mulhearn travelled to Iraq as a 'human shield', using her 'more valuable life' to defend the safety of those she considered brothers and sisters. Watch video
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Off the Bench
Working with the homeless and getting to know their stories is a passion for charity worker Julia Kelly. Watch video
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A Little Help From My Friends
Through Liam Lucas we are introduced to a small community of Asylum Seekers seeking to make a new life for themselves in Australia. Watch video
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Uma
Katrina Powell’s story as a volunteer in East Timor led to her re-examining her concept of home. Watch video
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One Day I'll Dance at your Wedding
As a young girl growing up in Victoria, Georgia Harris never dreamt that one day she would claim several Aboriginal women as her closest friends. Watch video
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I Choose to Confront it
Anthony Ryan hits the streets of Brisbane to set up a hospitality van with and for the homeless. Watch video
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Jill of all Trades
Twenty one years is a long time by any measure. Nora Fitzgibbon's twenty one years of faith filled laughter, compassion, acceptance and hope in an Aboriginal community is an extraordinary gift. Watch video
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One World
Josh Arnold's story is all about the magic that happens when people are encouraged to find their own voice and express their hopes for a better world. Watch video
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Invitation
One of the first people that Charlie Scott and his wife Cassie invited to their wedding was a homeless man they had built a close relationship with over several years. Watch video
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