Focus on Community

10/09/2017

Something awesome ... Southern Mallee Primary Care Partnership have nominated my project "Buloke Living" for the VicHealth 'Improving Mental Wellbeing' awards. You can read the book here. The stories are inspiring, the people quite amazing.

Through times of crisis and change, the Buloke Shire community share their stories. This is inspiring stuff!

11/02/2017

And the launch looked something like this: Pictured is Buloke Living Project coordinator, Deanna Neville, with one of the local project photographers, Catherine Adriaans.

09/02/2017

After working with some lovely Buloke Shire people the past few months, we finally brought this great collection to life, launched this evening in Wycheproof. Enjoy!
https://issuu.com/focusoncommunity/docs/buloke_living_book_full_final

Through times of crisis and change, the Buloke Shire community share their stories. This is inspiring stuff!

09/02/2017

In the shimmery Mallee heat, the warmth of a heartful community will be drawn together this evening for the launch of their fabulous book! And we're thrilled to be a part of it!

02/02/2017

It's a new day, and a new book is on its way! Watch this space for something fabulous from an awesome community!

08/09/2016

I've been a little remiss keeping Likers up to date of late, but can I tell you, I am immersed in a lovely project in Buloke Shire. Current working title is 'Buloke Living' and living they do! A team of local awesome people are collectively working to bring photos and stories to life. They really live life there in Buloke, and really chip in as a community. Can't wait to share more soon.

01/08/2016

Heart-felt thanks to Tradies in Mount Alex who have shared their stories with me. The HALT Book is about our challenges, and when experiences of tough times has meant finding our way forward. Sharing your story of how you coped, or what helped you might just be what someone else going through something similar needs to hear. I'm after a few more Tradies stories for the book, so call me or text to catch up. Deanna 0428 751 090

10/05/2016

"Thanks" - to our volunteers, around every corner and behind every deed, this Volunteer Week.

I'm pleased to have been asked by CFA to pull together this collection of stories of CFA families and CFA community, a book launched this week. Please enjoy, and congratulations to all CFA Members - we hope you will read your story through others in the pages of this book.
https://issuu.com/focusoncommunity/docs/cfa_vols_book_final_sm_89206e59ad1d63

This book is a celebration of our people and what is important to them in their lives. CFA communities come in many shapes and forms, from endearing lifelong friendships and love stories, to 3rd and 4th generation families that have crossed decades into the local history books of our communities.

30/03/2016

A Road Trip, A Camera And A Cloud - Chapter 8: In the landscape.

Inspiration comes from roads we trek, upon and which we gather much, speed and clear views all abound.

The chapter 8 scapes were born out of treks afar but near, where others lament the tedious and dull road, but i relished in its wonderment. Go. See what is there. Don't assume anything but it's bounty.

02/03/2016

Chapter 7: Sorrento-bound, bubbles in tow! A shift from vast ground and blue skies. The pull of tides and friendships draws me, beach-bound, an aching for sand between toes and champagne glass in hand!

26/02/2016

This! Launched tonight! A youth-focused photo-narrative project celebrating young people in the west of Mount Alexander Shire. Very pleased to be involved from inception to now.

The Young West Project This book was inspired by young people. We wanted young people in the west of Mount Alexander Shire, in Central Victoria (Australia) to be seen. Because we think our young people rock.

24/02/2016

Chapter 6: "Sky meets road and it speaks my name". I shot across to Ballarat this day, though road tripping to me is rarely the destination! When you're in the moment, get yourself mindful and take a look around. Look up. Breathe. Be present. Be now.