16 Oct 2013

Dieter Knierim wins 2013 Individual Award Category of the Uniting Care Anti-Poverty Award

The Connections Uniting Care Anti-Poverty Awards recognise that there are many young people in Australia who are passionately working towards tackling inequality and injustices both in Australia and abroad. These awards highlight the hard work and dedication of individuals who demonstrate a deep understanding of those in need.

Our congratulations go to Dieter Knierim (12/FL), who has received the Individual Award for 2013.

After using his skills in film and media to help Aboriginal communities in Far North Queensland, Dieter became involved with the First People’s Disability Network covering stories about Aboriginal People with disabilities from regional and urban communities. It was through this connection that Dieter’s film ‘Unfinished Business’ was created. Interviewing disabled Aboriginal Elders, Dieter was able to tell their story as well raise some much needed awareness of this complex issue for many remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to a broader audience.

‘Many people are unaware of the fact that there are a significant number of Aboriginal people that are disabled. This project was not only about creating awareness of this important issue but also about being able to capture the lives of these people and connect them back to their communities.’ Dieter said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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