Positive messaging in documentaries boosts self-esteem, motivation and belonging in young people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students facing cultural and systemic challenges.
Highlighting successful role models from similar backgrounds breaks stereotypes, broadens perspectives and inspires students to believe in their potential and pursue their own goals in the trades and professions.
The films in this library have been produced by year 10 to 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from all around Australia.
WARNING: First Nations viewers are advised that some films may contain images and voices of deceased persons.
A series of documentary films of First Nations people in Orange, NSW made by students from Canobolas Rural Technology High School with the support of Show Me The Way.
A series of documentary films of First Nations role models in Walgett and at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Made by high school students from Walgett Community College, Walgett, NSW with the support of Show Me The Way.
The third and final series in the My Story Matters collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role model documentary films made by First Nations high school students.
The second series in the My Story Matters collection of First Nations role model documentary films made by First Nations high school students and Show Me The Way
A series of documentary stories of First Nations role models made by First Nations high school students and Show Me The Way.
A series of documentary films of First Nations role models in Menindee, NSW, made by students from Menindee Central School with the support of Show Me The Way.
A series of documentary films of First Nations people in Derby, WA, made by students from Derby District High School with the support of Show Me The Way.
This is the second in a series of documentary films of First Nations people in Walgett, NSW, made by students from Walgett Community College High School with the support of Show Me The Way.
A series of documentary films of First Nations people in Walgett, NSW, made by students from Walgett Community College High School with the support of Show Me The Way.