Key Project Achievements and Impacts
Over the past year, VOICE has continued to create meaningful impact through national visibility, community engagement, and cross-sector partnerships.
Corporate Screening at Westpac: As part of their Deadly Talks Reconciliation Action Plan initiative, VOICE was screened internally at Westpac during Reconciliation Week 2025. A keynote by the filmmaker accompanied the screening, which was made accessible via a secure internal platform for staff nationwide.
Community Screenings
The film was screened at several key grassroots events and community venues, including:
James Theatre, Dungog (Reconciliation Week)
Thornbury Picture House, in partnership with Clothing the Gap Foundation
National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE), with community consultation and cultural leaders
Educational Screenings:
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) hosted a screening for students and faculty, connecting themes in VOICE to youth work, cultural safety, and anti-oppressive social work practice.
Educational Resources (In Development)
In response to strong engagement from educators and community leaders, we are currently developing a Community & Education Toolkit, which will include:
Viewing guide with thematic focus (self-determination, advocacy, cultural safety)
Discussion prompts for classroom and community use
Cultural context guidance for facilitators
Access to the film for licensed institutional use
This toolkit aims to deepen the film’s legacy and relevance in youth empowerment, social justice education, and professional development contexts.
Festival Acceptances and Awards/Nominations
🎥 Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
Winner: Audience Award
Shortlisted Nominee: Uncle Jack Charles Award
“This heart-filling portrait of a generation of young Indigenous leaders is also the first major Australian documentary to chronicle the journey of the Voice referendum”.
🌊 Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF44)
Shortlisted Nominee: Pasifika Award
📰 TIMEOUT
Named in The Ten Best Films to See at MIFF This Year
Distribution Milestone
VOICE was acquired by DocPlay and streamed free to the public during NAIDOC Week 2025.
This streaming campaign ran until 13 July 2025, significantly increasing public access to the film during a period of national reflection and celebration.
Media and Press
VOICE received feature coverage in:
📰 National Indigenous Times
🎬 FilmInk Magazine
📻ABC Radio
📺 Social media promotion via NAIDOC-aligned channels and partner organisations
Next Steps and Ongoing Impact
Continued partnership development with community-led organisations, education, and corporate sectors.
Potential inclusion in future film festivals and conference panels focused on reconciliation, youth leadership, and Indigenous storytelling
