Our Past, Our Future: stories of the Valley is a heartfelt intergenerational art project designed by the Young People in Avenue Productions. In the first part of this project, we asked young local artists to create a piece of art dedicated to an older person who made an impact on their life or community.
This time, we want to hear from you!
We’re inviting community members to share a story about a young person or older person who made a positive difference in their life or in the Moonee Valley community.
Your story could be about a grandparent who always showed up for others, a young person whose courage inspired you, a neighbour whose kindness rippled through the community, or any moment (big or small) that has remained with you over the years.
The stories collected will become part of a special exhibition created by young people, celebrating the connections between generations and the ways we shape one another through our actions, care, and presence in the community.
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Things to note:
- persons of any age may submit a story
- stories must be about someone who was a young person or older person at the time of the story (stories do not need to be recent)
- never share stories that would make the person uncomfortable, upset or embarrassed. Where possible, seek the person’s consent before submitting your story
- stories should not include private or confidential information and should only use first names or aliases. Stories can be anonymous
- stories must not contain course or offensive language or reference the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs or criminal activity
- stories that are racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory will not be accepted.
Fill out the form to submit your story
Submissions close Sunday July 5 at 11:59pm (AEST)