Tell it like it is

You can't help not be blown away by the amazing array of innovative and engaging programs happening at
Footscray Community Arts Centre.

Check out their latest video from a recent poetry slam session 'tell it like it is'. This event caters for people from all different backgrounds and cultures, providing a platform for participants to have their say and express themselves creatively.

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Arts Performance - Not Just My Story

Am looking forward to seeing this performance, which is showing this weekend at St. Martins Youth Arts Centre, 44 St. Martins Lane, South Yarra.

Yet another superb example of how theatre can promote inclusivity and be used as a compelling story telling tool for those who have a very important story to tell.

For more details about this organisation and performance go to http://www.asrc.org.au/events/asrc-arts-not-just-my-story/

Human Rights Arts & Film Festival

The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival’s (HRAFF) mission is to make human rights accessible and engaging to everyone through creative media.

http://hraff.org.au/

• Melbourne - May 12 - 22
• Canberra - May 26 - 29
• Alice Springs - May 27 - 29
• Brisbane - June 3 - 4
• Sydney - Jun 3 - 5
• Byron Bay - June 3 - 5
• Adelaide - June 10 - 12
• Perth - June 10 - 12

Cate Blanchett says film is a powerful medium for social change

Actress Cate Blanchett is helping promote a film competition which draws the attention to youth homelessness.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/04/06/3184129.htm

Image: ABC News, Australia

How can we use social media to promote social inclusion?

Check out this presentation from the Museum of London - How museums can promote social inclusion using social media.

http://www.slideshare.net/sounddelivery/museum-of-london-inclusion-prog-and-social-media

Challenging what it is to be a 'warrior'

A new partnership between Juvenile Justice and the Australian Museum is helping young people from Pacific communities build self-esteem by reconnecting with culturally significant artefacts.

For more information go to http://australianmuseum.net.au/BlogPost/Science-Bytes/Being-a-Warrior

City of Voices Community Theatre - Port Melbourne

The Port Melbourne Neighborhood House is a non-profit community based organisation that host the City of Voices Community Theatre. This program welcomes people of all ages and abilities.

Participants can learn performance skills and participate in quality theatrical performance.This year they are developing a range of exciting performance projects.

City of Voices Community Theatre