The City of Greater Geelong\u2019s STREETFACE \u2013 Having A Say exhibition was a finalist in the Victorian Disability Awards last Wednesday, with the project also claiming a Highly Commended award. <\/p>\n
Aimed at expressing young people\u2019s ideas, opinions and aspirations, STREETFACE showcases 5×5 metre photographs of people aged under 25.<\/p>\n
The close-ups are splashed across Geelong council buildings and include stories about the people from around the region who have voluntarily elected to share their truths. <\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme, Having A Say, saw the involvement of nine young people who all live with a disability. <\/p>\n
Aimee Miller, Holly Miller, Joshua Rawkins, Brodie Shaw, Jack Tory, Penelope Manning, Mitchell Bond, Lindy-Joy Crouch and Liam O\u2019Neil each fronted the lens to be part of STREETFACE 2019. <\/p>\n
Councillor Anthony Aitken, who chairs the city\u2019s disability access, inclusion and volunteering portfolio, said the exhibition was just one example of the city\u2019s projects and commitments to making Geelong a more inclusive community. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe nomination, shortlisting and popularity of this project is a true example of why it\u2019s so important that we engage with people with a disability, whose experiences, needs and aspirations are often not heard in society,\u201d Cr Aitken said. <\/p>\n
Mayor Bruce Harwood thanked the nine participants and noted their bravery in sharing their experiences and aspirations with the community on such a public platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The City of Greater Geelong\u2019s STREETFACE \u2013 Having A Say exhibition was a finalist in the Victorian Disability Awards last Wednesday, with the project also claiming a Highly Commended award. Aimed at expressing young people\u2019s ideas, opinions and aspirations, STREETFACE showcases 5×5 metre photographs of people aged under 25. The close-ups are splashed across Geelong […]<\/p>\n