Not dancing, flying
For Paul Matley and his fellow dancers at e.motion21, a diagnosis of Down syndrome does not mean that one must curtail their dreams. On World Down Syndrome Day, these inspiring young adults showed that not only can they dance-they can fly.
Melbourne’s Cultural Diversity
Melbourne is known to be a melting pot of cultures. This I have undoubtedly felt when I entered the country as an international student.
People care and music embraces us all
Music can be comforting and beautiful and even though I wasn't the patient it helped me too.
A Walk through our Art
Dr Parkinson was the first person to clinically describe the condition we know today as Parkinson's.
My fair story
I am not stranger to the difficulties encountered by migrants, the challenges of settling in a new country, the language barriers, the struggles of new networks, but once I started traveling the perception about this reality changed.
A Possible Dream
In March 2013, the Possible Dreams International Choir from rural Swaziland toured Victoria and performed at Federation Square. They helped us all to become 'Voices for the Voiceless'.
Maggie’s Story
I moved away from Monterrey in 2006, but then when I went back to Mexico to visit I thought ‘I want to go home.’ I missed Melbourne, and I realised it is home now. It’s the first time I’ve called another place home. I love it here.
Carols by Candlelight Warms the Soul!
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight is something I look forward to every year. In 2012 I decided to volunteer to help at the live broadcast of this Christmas tradition at Fed Square. It was such a fun and beautiful evening, and it truly made a memorable Christmas Eve!
Nick’s Story
My name is Nicholas. My Russian father calls me Kolya and in Holland they called me Nicholaas, but I like to be called plain Nick.
Mai Fali Eh! The Boite Schools’ Chorus 2012
The Boite Schools' Chorus is an inspiring music program for ages 8 – 18 that has performed at The Edge since 2010. Young singers have the opportunity to engage with professional artists, discover unique musical sounds in our community and explore social and environmental themes in the classroom.
Josh Fagan’s Story
I'm working at the Bendigo Advertiser, which is a little bit like RMIT's City Journal but with more wildlife and less post-modern laneway street art.
Why Australia?
As a European, Australia is one of the dream countries: sea, sun and surf.