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In My Shoes – Central Coast Stories Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
The Skill Engineer Ltd. invites the community to an inspiring evening of storytelling at Cinema Paradiso Ettalong on Thursday, 23 October 2025, for the premiere showcase of In My Shoes – an innovative series of short films created by young storytellers from across the Central Coast.
This free community event, presented in partnership with the Central Coast Community Council, celebrates the voices, resilience, and creativity of young people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Through film and digital media, participants share their lived experiences, inviting audiences to walk in their shoes.
A highlight of the evening is the feature film telling the story of Mohamad, who fled Syria with his family as a teenager. After years of uncertainty in Lebanon, Mohamad’s journey to Australia was made possible through the extraordinary efforts of Coastal CRISP, a volunteer community group on the Central Coast who provided a pathway for the family to resettle and rebuild their lives.
Other captivating stories to be showcased include:
- The Bridge Project – Erika Peterson
- UN Youth Ambassador – an exclusive DigiVan production, where young people interviewed Satara Uthayakumaran about her journey as a UN Youth Ambassador and what inspires her leadership
- Different Voices, One School: Cultural Integration at Wyong High
- Rangimarie – Kalani Higgins & Skilled Creative
Developed under the guidance of the In My Shoes Youth Reference Group and Skilled Creative mentors, participants gained hands-on experience in filmmaking, podcasting, and digital storytelling. With support from local videographers and producers, these young voices have crafted compelling narratives that highlight both personal journeys and collective community strength.
The In My Shoes project is proudly funded by the Multicultural NSW COMPACT Program, ensuring young people from diverse cultural backgrounds are empowered to share their stories and contribute to a more inclusive future for the Central Coast.
Event Details
In My Shoes – Film Showcase
Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 5:00PM (doors open)
Venue: Cinema Paradiso, Ettalong
Cost: Free community event
To get your FREE ticket, please CLICK HERE.
Metal Matriarchs Join Central Coast First Contact Heritage Project
Metal Matriarchs Join Central Coast First Contact Heritage Project
Our Metal Matriarchs participants will play a vital role in the Central Coast First Contact Heritage Project, led by the University of Newcastle with respected cultural leader and local Traditional Owner, Gavi Duncan.
The project shares stories of early encounters between Europeans and the Darkinjung people, inviting reflection on history, colonisation and ongoing impacts.
Guided by designs prepared by Gavi Duncan, our participants will cut, roll and galvanise the sculptural elements. Many are matriarchs of their families and describe the project as building “a sense of pride” and “self-worth”. They hope it encourages other First Nations women to “have a go” and that their children will proudly say, “my mum made that”.
Once complete, the reflective, illuminated sculpture will be mounted on sandstone prepared by Dharug man Adam King at the University of Newcastle’s Gosford campus. It will invite reflection on local cultural heritage and stand for years to come as a lasting public artwork.
With thanks to Alison Preece, Brendan Ritchens and James Cross from The Skill Engineer, who are contributing to the project delivery, and to Mike McCarthy of Skilled Creative, who will be documenting the process through film and photography!
Metal Matriarchs is made possible thanks to the NSW Government’s Return to Work Pathways Program. Our wonderful partners include WISE Employment, Bara Barang Corporation Ltd and Intech Institute of Technology.
Kimberley Bush Garden
Growing Opportunity: The Kimberley Bush Garden Project
We are excited to announce the commencement of the Kimberley Bush Garden Project, delivered in collaboration with Kimberley Personnel and supported by the Structural Adjustment Fund.
This initiative will employ and train eight Kimberley Personnel clients in horticulture skills, while also creating a vibrant community bush garden at 41 Blackman Street, Broome. Employees will join the project in pairs, gaining practical experience and accredited training that will support long-term employment opportunities in horticulture and land care.
With strategic input from consortium partners including Environs Kimberley, and delivery support from North Regional TAFE, the Kimberley Bush Garden Project is designed to provide skills, employment, and a sense of pride through the creation of something lasting and community-focused.
For more information, please contact:
kim-alana.frank-koczwara@theskillengineer.com.au
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Darkinung, Pangerang and Yawuru peoples and pay respects to their elders past and present. We thank them for sharing their country, their culture and their language.We look to the future with hope as we walk side by side with our First Nations people in the spirit of reconciliation and truth telling.
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