VIDEO — Carey Scheer

Purple Orange - Short documentary style videos

To promote the values of Purple Orange, I create videos that tell the stories of the people Purple Orange exists to serve. Purple Orange’s aim is to create a world where people living with disability get a fair go at all life has to offer.

It was there all the time

After a terrible life-changing event, Rod Flight reconnects with a dormant passion, but then struggles to not be boxed in by a label.

Demystifying Diverse Communication

In this video we interview 6 people with diverse communication needs about how they communicate and interact with the world.

This video is important because it lets us know how we can better connect with people who have diverse communication needs. It also lets us know some things we shouldn't do- Things that many people do without realising it is offensive.

Most importantly it gives a key message that diverse communication should not stop connection.

We asked young people living with disability what ways they were excluded at school.

The statements in this video may be distressing to hear. But we believe they are important to share in order to understand what ways we, as a society, need to improve.

HOW NOT TO BE A JERK

JFA Purple Orange asked several members of the Confidence & Capability Peer Group about some things they wish people without disabilities would stop doing when they meet them. Watch, Learn and Share.

What Makes A Good Support Worker?

Julia Farr Youth Mentoring

Employment Story: Trudy

Terry

Acting Is For Anyone

This video is part of Purple Orange's submission to the Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) about the development of a renewed National Arts and Disability Strategy for 2019

We asked young people living with disability what ways they were excluded at school.

Opening Homes Project

I created a series of videos for the Julia Farr Housing Association (now inhousing) that show people living with disability who have created homes that suit not just their needs, but also their personality and interests. The more people know about the myriad of options out there, the better positioned they are to choose what’s best for them.

Stephen, Living Blind And Free In The Country

Tiffany's family home

When Tiffany was 33 years old, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. At that time, her son was six years old. Her symptoms progressed quickly, but she remained determined to live together as a family.

Today Tiffany lives with her son in her own home, which is built, designed and managed by Julia Farr Housing Association.

Jocelynne, A Home Of One's Own

Jocelynne was born with vision impairment, profound deafness and with an intellectual disability. She spent the first half of her life in foster care, group homes and institutions. She did not thrive in these environments. At the age of 22 she got the opportunity to move into a home of her own. It transformed her life. Check out what she's achieved with her independence!

Glenda's Bright and Colourful Bungalow

As soon as Glenda laid eyes on this charming historic bungalow she knew it was the home she'd been searching for. Although it was old and a bit run down, she saw its potential. See how Glenda has transformed this house into her own colourful accessible oasis where she feels free.

Maria on mixing creativity, design and technology

Maria is an outside the square thinker, and after years of experimenting and trying out different ways to do things, she has a ton of accessible tips and tricks to share. Recently she has been adding accessible technology into the mix, which has given her more control over her home enviornment than she thought possible.

Tony Makes Style Functional In His Inner City Abode

Tony may not be able to see, but he doesn't have a shortage of vision. Tony is a musician who exudes style and creativity from the threads he dons to the artistic apartment he’s designed with his wife Jane. Learn how Tony has created a functional home that is as pleasing to the touch as it is to the eye.

Kate's Creatively Customised Home

At the age of 28, Kate moved out of her parent's house. Her friends and family had encouraged her, but Kate wasn't confident that it was the right choice for her. She worried she would be lonely. But after only a few weeks in her new home, Kate realised she loved living on her own. Tailored custom accessible design and a great location make Kate's charming single story town house a winner.

Heather, on designing a home for lifestyle and family

Rachel, Strong and Independent in Her Own Home

For Rachel, living in her own home means freedom, strength and security. The location of her home is integral to her independence and well being. She lives a short stroll from shops, cafes, entertainment and public transport. She lives a busy lifestyle, which makes it all the more important that her home is her haven.

Pierre, Freedom with Automation

After Pierre's mobility decreased, he moved into a nursing home where he thought he was destined to live the rest of his days. He felt bored and lonely and longed for his independence. With his physical restrictions, he did not think he had any choice. However, with his friends' encouragement and the aid of technology, he's happily out of the aged care facility and into a home of his own. See how technology has helped Pierre regain control!

Trudy's Purpose Built Home

Trudy's purpose built accessible home is full of great design elements that allow her to maximise her environment. Her favourite features are the private backyard garden and the home's spacious layout, which makes it ideal for hosting friends and family. Her home is built, designed and managed by Julia Farr Housing Association.

Stephen, Living Blind And Free In The Country

Maria on mixing creativity, design and technology

Tony Makes Style Functional In His Inner City Abode

Heather, on designing a home for lifestyle and family

Rachel, Strong and Independent in Her Own Home

Animation

For Purple Orange, I created several animated videos. The topics didn’t easily lend themselves to video footage, as they covered abstract topics or past projects, so animation worked well.

Word Up and Access Alert

Tell Us Survey

The Model Of Citizenhood Support

The Roots of the Purple Orange

Myanmar & Thailand

I created several profile videos of Artists and Refugees living on the Thailand Myanmar border for a social enterprise called Ways of Change, now rebranded as Akamae. I also created a crowdfunding short documentary video for a local Kayan run organisation in Myanmar called Kayan Community Development Services.

La Kyat - Kyan Thaya Village

La Tuang

Aye Mee

See Bu Boarding House Project Film

WoC Story