BEING YOU

By providing real stories of resilience and empowerment we hope to bring inspiration to teens grounded in compelling true stories. Being You, is about overcoming a widely felt loss of hope for future work, career path or vocation amongst young people. Overcoming mental health issues, social isolation, lack of confidence and a sense of belonging are the main issues. Many of our young Australians are struggling to find their own pathways in society and in the workforce, this film however, speaks to possibilities and the potential to achieve, even against significant challenges.
Yes, you can, is a powerful message.

This compelling documentary speaks to the struggles young people are facing today. The personal experiences shared in this film are relatable to young audiences and parents. Their stories are raw and honest, filled with vulnerability, self-belief, courage to give something a go, and a refreshing openness to identifying who they are and what they have achieved on their life journey. Audiences will be moved by their stories while simultaneously inspired by their self-determination. Their message is powerful.

Being You, has a strong message of empowerment, which is aimed at young audiences, parents, teachers, educational institutions. Building emotionally resilient teens and young adults, is
vital in our rapidly changing world. Important changes in education require personal development programs, implemented into school curriculums to assist students to identify their strengths & skills, that align to career pathways or a vocation.

Our impact vision statement is, Yes, you can.

My hope is that this engaging documentary will be screened to young audiences. Those who need inspiration and hope for a future they can see themselves involved in, what ever their chosen, path is. Building self-belief is the spring board to a positive future. Being You, should also be viewed by parents and families as they are young adults first support network. Secondary colleges would benefit greatly from screening this powerful film to their students, with the aim of introducing personal development programs and group discussions, to their curriculums. The impetus for self-determination comes from a self-belief, strengthening a young person’s ability to explore who they are, in their search for a place in this world.

Technology is changing career opportunities, and for some this is filled with opportunities, although, for others the uncertainty of our world is increasing social isolation, mental health issues, anxiety and depression, resulting in a widely felt, lack of hope.

I have filmed and interviewed many young adults/teens over the years, both as a radio journalist and film maker. I work well with young people, and they feel safe to talk openly. In addition to past contacts, I know many groups of young people through youth organisations and parent groups, and I have also interviewed teachers. In addition to this, I have worked closely with Indigenous organisations and have built trusted relationships across Victoria. I am connected to a Social Change organisation on the Mornington Peninsula with whom I covered radio & print media for.

” Yes you can,” is the key phrase that will be using as the call to action. This is aimed at students and young adults and could also extend to donors – connecting to a deeper purpose to supporting and guiding our teens to be confident adults. This could also be targeted to service organisations and government departments in education who can commit to investing in programs that empower our young teens. This kind of investment could reduce teen suicide, crime, social isolation, and anxiety and depression. Having a purpose and sense of belonging is often underrated in society compared to simply getting a job. While everyone needs to have money to live, having a sense of self is a key component to navigating the highs and lows of life, such as, knock backs, rejections and a constantly changing society. Emotional agility is today’s number one skill as we learn to live with adversity.