As part of National Carers Week 2024, Unconditional was screened at a wide range of government departments, community organisations, and public cinema venues, reaching diverse audiences and prompting meaningful dialogue. Screenings so far included:
• Federal Government Screenings
o Department of Employment & Workplace Relations
o Department of Home Affairs
o Office of National Intelligence
o Australian Public Service Commission
• Carers Week Cinema Screenings
o Tasmania: Hosted by Carers Tasmania at cinemas in Davenport, Launceston, and Glenorchy
o Canberra: Hosted by Carers ACT at Palace Cinema, Acton
o Queensland: Hosted by Carers Queensland at Red Hill Cinema
Community and Organisational Screenings
• Department of Communities WA
• Uniting LAC NSW
• Transport Canberra and City Services
• Medibank Carer Network, Melbourne
• St. James Anglican, Holt, ACT hosted a community screening followed by a robust panel discussion that included the participants from the film, the filmmaker, her PhD supervisor and a local carer
• Kiama Anglican Church, NSW hosted two screenings with a Q&A with the filmmaker
Major Milestone: Unconditional was Adopted into the Australian Public Service Commission Learning Management System
We are proud to announce a significant milestone for Unconditional as a research outcome. The film has been officially integrated into the Learning Management System (LMS) of the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) as a core resource for carer awareness training.
Why This Matters
A Learning Management System (LMS) is a structured digital platform used by organisations to deliver, track, and assess training and professional development. LMS resources are integral to shaping workplace culture, upskilling employees, and embedding values such as inclusivity and accessibility across entire departments.
In this case, Unconditional is not just a passive viewing experience—it forms the foundation of a training tool aimed at increasing understanding and empathy for carers. This marks a groundbreaking use of a creative work, from screen to system.
This initiative has been championed by the Disability and Carer Network of the APSC. Their endorsement of Unconditional as an educational and awareness-raising tool reinforces the power of lived experience storytelling in reshaping systems from within.
Unconditional is all now available on DocAccess created by Documentary Australia
We’re proud to announce that Unconditional has been selected as one of just 50+ Australian documentaries to be featured in DocAccess – the new national directory of social impact films created by Documentary Australia.
Launched in early 2025, DocAccess is designed to make it easier for communities to access and license powerful documentaries for non-theatrical screenings.
Why This Matters
Documentary films have long been recognised as catalysts for education, empathy, and change. By screening Unconditional, you’re not just showing a film—you’re opening a space for conversation and collective understanding around the unseen realities of carers in our society. Hosting a screening is a powerful way to engage your community around real-life issues.
How to Access Unconditional via DocAccess
Visit Documentary Australia’s DocAccess platform to license Unconditional for your next event or workplace training.
Unconditional is also included as an impact snapshot in Documentary Australia’s Annual Report 2024
Unconditional is also now part of the curriculum as HCS111 Introduction to Human Services at Charles Sturt University. We are proud to announce that it is also included as a case study in the 2024 CSU Sustainable Development Goals report under SDG Reduced Inequality.
Screenings at film festivals
• Official Section at 2024 Indian Film Festival Melbourne
• Official Section with Hon. Mention at 2024 International US Social Change Film Festival
• Official Section with Hon. Mention at the Roma Short Film Festival 2024
As part of my outcomes, I have had 20 pieces of media coverage to date (May 2025). The twenty pieces include print, online articles, radio interviews and a TV interview. These news articles have disseminated news of Unconditional and by doing so, have also raised the profile and visibility of carers in mainstream media. For details please visit: https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/persons/dalanglin-dkhar/clippings/.
There will be further updates on screenings after National Carers Week 2025 is completed.
