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The 2021 Humans in Geelong Online Expo is up and available to watch on our YouTube channel. There are 36 fun, inspiring, local videos in the 2021 Online Expo playlist. They are available to be watched ongoing. We’d like to say a huge thank you to team member Sarah Treacy who coorindated this project and uploaded all the videos. It’s brilliant! Several of the videos have been made by our photographer Phil Hines. Congratulations to all involved. It makes us very proud to be part of this creative community.

Here’s the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaTdiiEMD3g&list=PLGU6OzzKnfNtMxklCgGw_Sjb0qPKdDdlB

Save the date – Sunday December 5th for the exciting in-person Humans in Geelong Expo 2021.

Humans in Geelong are a team of dedicated volunteers who aim to inspire, connect and strengthen community by telling the inspiring stories of locals who are making a difference.

Hooray! Our Online Expo premieres from 9am tomorrow, Sun 10^th of Oct. There are 35 diverse, inspiring, local videos that can be watched in order, or individually. Watch them on the day or ongoing. They’re in the 2021 Humans in Geelong Online Expo playlist on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaTdiiEMD3g&list=PLGU6OzzKnfNtMxklCgGw_Sjb0qPKdDdlB

A list of all the fun videos is in our last post.

Save the date – SUN DEC 5^th for the free in-person Humans in Geelong Expo 2021. The program is on our website.

Thanks Tessa for the shout out in today’s GT. Photo of a member from the Widyaluvtari Indonesian Dance Group who performed at our Expo 2019, taken by Jake Langenegger.

Our Online Expo premieres from 9am this Sunday 10^th of October. There are 35 diverse, inspiring, local videos that can be watched in order, or individually. Watch them on the day or ongoing. They’re in the 2021 Humans in Geelong Online Expo playlist on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaTdiiEMD3g&list=PLGU6OzzKnfNtMxklCgGw_Sjb0qPKdDdlB

2021 Online Expo Playlist (in order):

‘Bells Beach – Wadawurrung Country’ featuring Corrina Eccles at Bells Beach, filmed for the Surf Coast Shire.

‘Welcome’ from our team. The Humans in Geelong volunteer team aim to inspire, connect and strengthen community.

‘The Dance’, produced by Humans in Geelong, music by Andrea Robertson, highlighting many groups and individuals who are making a difference.

Chloe Hayden tells us ’10 more things not to say to Autistic People’.

Sandy J of Rise Up offers support to women in abusive relationships.

Baker Boy, ‘My Mind’ filmed at Geelong Waterfront and on the Surf Coast.

The Empowerment Challenge ’16 on a bus and pregnant’ support for young mums.

The Geelong Crusaders.

‘Mozart’s Forte’ by 12-year-old Charlie.

‘Les’s Story’ of Homelessness and support from Lazarus House.

Geelong Lithuanian Dance Group.

‘Covid Safe Greetings’, produced by The Bluebird Foundation featuring an original rap by Baraka the Kid (Fiston Baraka).

‘Back from the Dead’ Geelong Cemetery Tours.

‘Tammy’s Donor, me and UooUoo’, Royal Children’s Hospital 150^th Anniversary Art Trail.

‘Covid Safe Birthdays’, produced by The Bluebird Foundation featuring an original rap by Baraka the Kid (Fiston Baraka).

OneCare Geelong ‘Jason’s Story’ creating community and supporting those in need.

‘The Flat Note – is anyone actually surviving in the most locked down State in the World?’ Piano Bar Geelong, produced by TorchT.

‘Covid Safe Gatherings’, produced by The Bluebird Foundation featuring an original rap by Baraka the Kid (Fiston Baraka).

‘Mangroves, Vanguards of the Sea’ environmental statement made through a collaborative art exhibition.

‘GROW’, Peer led Mental Health support.

‘Story Dogs’ giving young school students success with reading.

Jacklyn Foster, artists tells us about being a ‘Full time creative during a Pandemic’.

‘Protect Corio Bay from a Gas Hub’ produced by Geelong’s Fridays for Future.

‘I-SLAM Poetry, Different Voices, One Journey.’

‘Letters’ by performance group Fresh Creative Entertainment.

Combined Refugee Action Group Myth Busters Panel.

‘Recreate your Childhood, it’s never too late’ skater Yavisht takes us for a spin around town.

‘Encompass’, support for those in need.

Deb Taylor, Contemporary Abstract Artist studio tour.

Soroptimists International Geelong.

‘The Geelong Bird Report’ by Craig Morley, life member of the Geelong Field Naturalists.

Liam’s Art.

‘Halloween Jack in the Box’ by The Mik Maks.

‘Become a Raise Youth Mentor’.

Cameron Ling tells us the benefits of becoming a Raise Youth Mentor.

‘Lovely’, duet by Alexis Warden and Ben Humphreys, music by Kym Dillon.

ENJOY! Save the date – December 5^th for the in-person Humans in Geelong Expo. The program for this exciting event is on our website. Love to all.

Occasionally, you meet a really young person who has what I’d like to call an ‘old soul’, someone very mature & thoughtful beyond their years. I instinctively knew this applied to 8 year old Willow, who I met a couple of years ago, when I had an art & craft market stall @Anglesea Indoor Market which is run by her Mother, Mandy.

She was always writing stories, playing with her beautiful puppy Rusty & even making little signs for stall holders to put on their stalls etc.

So it was no surprise, that in the midst of yet another lockdown & all the frustrations & uncertain times, I saw an article in the Geelong Advertiser showing how young Willow set out to make the people of the beautiful seaside town of Anglesea smile again.

Willow told me that her mother had a Penguin Sand Mould & Willow talked to her Mum about her plans to make some on the main beach at Anglesea.

Continue reading “Willow.” →

We’re excited to announce that a documentary about the Diversity Theatre Project – an innovative project developed by Diversitat in collaboration with Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative and Geelong Rainbow Inc. will feature on SBS this Friday at 2pm.

This Federal Health Department funded initiative is aimed at senior members of Geelong’s Indigenous, LGBTI+ and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and is centred around the health and well-being advantages of participation in the Performing Arts.

 Initially the theatre troupe were to produce a show to be performed at Geelong’s Costa Hall. The documentary will explore the journey from pre-COVID production to COVID reality.

 Find out more: Diversity Theatre Project Premiering on SBS | FRI 1 OCT 2PM – Diversitat

Behind the scenes EXCLUSIVE – Join us for a free panel discussion with the participants & directors of the Diversity Theatre Project. FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER. 12PM–1.30PM

 For a first-hand and in-depth exploration into the production you are also invited to join the directors and participants for an online panel discussion presented by Immigration Museum.

 Get your FREE tickets > https://museumsvictoria.com.au/…/creative-connections/

Information and photo supplied by Diversitat Geelong.

On December 5th, meet Elaine and her chooks at the Humans in Geelong Expo 2021, Deakin Waterfront 10-3pm. Check out the full program on our website. https://humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2021/

I caught up with Elaine this morning at Point Lonsdale. She and her chooks visit the beach there 8am every Tuesday morning.

There are more photos on our Instagram.

This is Mrs Chook and she loves to swim.

https://fb.watch/8irHeUqcnl/

Sneak peek at the 2021 Humans in Geelong Online Expo. It Premieres Sunday October 10^th at 9am on a playlist on our YouTube Channel and can be viewed ongoing. We showcase stories of resilience, hope, positivity, helping others and creativity. Humans in Geelong aim to inspire, connect and strengthen community. There will be about 25 diverse, fun videos that can be viewed ongoing once it Premieres.

Our in-person event at Deakin Waterfront has been postponed until December 5^th so save the date! The Piano Bar will be exhibiting. Check out our website for the full exciting program. https://humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2021/

“Good news! The Marshall Bluestone Cottage has been saved! On the 9th April this year, Humans in Geelong was kind enough to feature the Marshall Bluestone Cottage Community Group’s aim to save the 155-year-old historic McAteer Bluestone Cottage, in Marshall, Geelong.

“Thanks to you and our nearly 800 supporters, we have great news…Stage 1, ‘Save McAteer Bluestone Cottage’ is achieved.

“MRPV has engaged a heritage restoration company to dismantle the cottage, following all heritage practices. The cottage has been laser scanned and extensively photographed inside and out, and items will be numbered and put in sections on pallets which will be sealed in builders wrap before being transported to a secure storage site. Many people will commute past the cottage and will notice the dismantle underway. it will be complete by the end of September.

Continue reading “Marshall Bluestone Cottage saved.” →

“Foster Care Week runs from 12th – 18th September. Foster Care week aims to raise awareness about Foster Care in the wider community.” We hear more from the Wathaurong Community.

“We’ll be sharing some ‘Myth Busters’ on our page throughout the week, so check out our socials for your daily dose of Foster Care info this week!

“We need carers from all backgrounds who can create a safe environment for children to thrive.

“While it is best for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be cared for within community, sometimes this is not possible. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been a parent. As a foster carer, you will be supported in ensuring that children are able to connect to and celebrate their cultural values, beliefs, traditions and identity.

“Kids in Geelong need a safe and supportive home to thrive. It takes a village to raise a child. Make a difference in our community and become a foster carer.

“Find out more about becoming a foster carer: https://www.wathaurong.org.au/become-a-foster-carer/

Photo: supplied.