Louis’ story

Important: This video is based on a real life story from the everyday harm research project. It may raise feelings of sadness, anger, frustration or worry. Please watch the ‘Looking after yourself’ video first here.

The joke on Louis that goes to far

Louis experiences a joke from his colleagues and support worker which makes him feel teased. The story shows an example of how Lee, the support worker, works with Louis through the steps of repairing everyday harm and preventing it from happening again.

Reflection questions

The questions below can be used alongside any of the video stories to promote reflection and application of the everyday steps in different scenarios.

There are 2 sets reflective questions:

  • 1. For support workers or staff of disability organisations.
  • 2. For people with disability and support workers to use together.

1. Reflective Questions – Workers

2. Reflection questions – People with Disability and Workers

 

Audio Described Version of Louis’ Story

Film production credits:

Produced, Directed & Edited by: Angelique Rene
Louis– Tom La Cava
Lee – Nicholas Ardley
Mel– Natalie Kirwan
Troy– Ethan Powell
Sara – Li Yen Ong

Cinematography – Angelique Rene
Second Camera & Lighting – Nathan Abrahams
Sound Recordist – Blade Schoen
Colour Grading – Nathan Abrahams
Casting Assistance – Li Yen Ong
Voice-over Narrator – Clinton Rose

Music
“Basement Groove” by Ziggy
“Spectral Type O” by Yotam Agam
“Last Universe” by Daniel Brown keys
Licensed via Artlist

Executive Producers
Leanne Pearman & Kate Fulton

Commissioned by
Australian Inclusion Group

Research Partners
Flinders University
UNSW Sydney

Production Company
Angelique Gerber Films

Filmed on location in
Perth, Western Australia


This film is based on a true story shared through the research partners and developed for screen by the production team. Names, locations, and other identifying details have been changed.