Documentaries

Caring for people and planet

Mark Jones, CEO at the ImpactInstitute, holds the care of people and planet at the core of his business model. He works with individuals and organisations seeking to create a sustainable and responsible future in their everyday operations. 

It’s the inspiration behind the inaugural Social Impact Summit held in July 2023, which is featured on this week’s episode of Helping Hands. 

Empowering Independence and Choice

It’s daunting to know that of the 30,000+ people across Australia requiring Specialist Disability Accommodation, almost half are currently living in unsuitable housing. When Ability SDA Directors, Angie and Paul Simmons, saw first-hand that young people with a disability were living in aged care facilities, they decided to do something. 

KYUP! Project

This week, we see the empowering and inspiring work of Mel Thomas' KYUP! Project. We observe the project's Mother and Daughter Self-Defence Workshop and see how this fantastic initiative teaches girls and women to recognise the warning signs of violence and protect themselves should the unexpected happen.

Miracles Day 2023 - CBM Australia

This week, we join the team at CBM Australia to find out more about the work they do coming alongside people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places. Through interventions like the gift of eye surgery and other eye health services, the CBM team fight poverty and exclusion, and transform the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Thornleigh Community Garden (Pt 2)

This week, we see Part 2 of our story on Thornleigh Community Garden. Even in the hustle and bustle of suburbia, we see that a therapeutic oasis is created to nurture friendship, purpose and dementia support through a connection to nature.

Thornleigh Community Garden (Pt 1)

This week, we see Part 1 of our story on Thornleigh Community Garden and see how the garden provides a beneficial space for its members to share time together through a common interest.

Written in Chalk: the echo of Arthur Stace

The Darlinghurst Theatre Company, who run the Eternity Playhouse Theatre, opened its doors to support the production of a cultural and historical documentary called Written in Chalk: the echo of Arthur Stace.

This week, we see Part 2 of our story about Wesley Mission's Aunties and Uncles team as they collect over $10 000 of toys and redistribute them to children and families doing it tough.  A small act of anonymous generosity can go a long way.

This week, we see Part 1 of our story about Wesley Mission's Aunties and Uncles team as they collect over $10 000 of toys and redistribute them to children and families doing it tough.  A small act of anonymous generosity can go a long way.

Lost Children of Jonglei Scholarships

This week, we join Aduk Dau at her Women's Afternoon Tea fundraiser and see the inspiring story about her passion to provide secondary school education to vulnerable South Sudanese youth, displaced by civil war and living as refugees in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.

Brad and Rich's story - Wesley Mission

This week, we step into the lives of Brad and Rich to see how their lives are enriched through Wesley Mission's housing and community.

Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre (Pt 2)

This week, we see Part 2 of our Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre story. See the impact the centre makes by providing short-term crisis accommodation and support to men and women experiencing homelessness.

Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre (Pt 1)

This week, we see Wesley Mission's Edward Eager Centre - who dedicate their work to those less fortunate than most of us, offering a helping hand to people so they can get their lives back on track.

Inner West Tool Library (Pt 2)

This week, we see Part 2 of our Inner West Tool Library story and find out more about how the tool library is bringing huge benefits financially and environmentally.

Inner West Tool Library (Pt 1)

This week, we see Part 1 of our Inner West Tool Library story. See how one person's need, combined with a spark of innovation, creates an initiative that serves the whole community.