2017 Cineseeds film festival

Learn, respect, celebrate

What do you think Human Rights means?

It is the right for all human beings to be treated equally and fairly

“Universal Declaration for Human Rights” In 1947 all countries in the United Nations signed the “Universal Declaration for Human Rights” (That’s all the countries in blue)

These rights aim to create a world built on justice, freedom, respect and dignity for all

Our Human Rights include: Freedom and Equality Education Equal Opportunities Right to be ourselves without judgment Basic standard of living including food, clothing, housing and healthcare.

Human Rights affect everyone, in every country, all over the world

This year, Cineseeds shines a spotlight on Australian stories, using the transformative power of film and cinema to showcase stories about young Indigenous people This year, CineSeeds shines a spotlight on Australia’s first people, using the power of film and arts to tell stories about and young Indigenous Australians. / young Indigenous Australians and their human rights. Our focus, and our films, attempt to strike a delicate balance between the positive and the negative.

There are over 140 Aboriginal languages Did you know.. Indigenous Australians have one of the oldest living cultures, dating back over 50000 years! There are over 140 Aboriginal languages The words Dingo, Kangaroo and Koala all come from Aboriginal languages Choose any of the facts on this website: https://www.worldvision.com.au/global-issues/work-we-do/supporting-indigenous-australia/five-facts-about-indigenous-australia

87 per cent of all Indigenous children are enrolled in early childhood education versus their non indigenous counterparts with 98% (closing the gap 2017 report) The proportion of indigenous 20-24 year olds achieving year 12 is increasing – from 45.4% in 2008 to 61.5% in 2014-2015 (closing the gap report).  

Did you know.. 87% of all indigenous children are enrolled in early childhood education Versus 98% of non-indigenous children (source: Closing the Gap 2017 Report) The proportion of indigenous 20-24 year olds achieving year 12 is increasing: 61.5% in 2014-2015, up from From 45.4% in 2008 (source: Closing the Gap 2017 report) Indigenous Australians hold distinctive rights as Australia’s First People’s, set out in international law (Source: www.humanrights.gov.au) Australia gave its formal support to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, a ground-breaking document that seeks to reset the relationships between indigenous peoples and governments around the globe (2009) (source www.humanrights.gov.au)

The reality is that the question of human rights and indigenous people in Australia is incredibly complex, and there is a long way to go to ensure equal opportunities for all Australian children. the fact that indigenous life expectancy is 10.6 years lower for males and 9.5 years lower for females tells us how much work needs to be done. On the other hand, there are beautiful and life-affirming stories coming out of Indigenous Australia every day- including that the percentage of aboriginal and torres straits islanders people aged 20-124 that have attained a year 12 or equivalent education 53.9 in 2011 versus 47.7% in 2006.

Our aim is to broaden perceptions through storytelling, to showcase the rights of young Indigenous Australians. In doing so, HRAFF celebrates 60 000 years of Aboriginal culture It’s all about students developing and broadening their appreciation for 60,000 years of Aboriginal culture – the oldest continuous living culture in the world – while inspiring deeper understanding of rights that affect all Australian children and young people.

The first step is to create awareness It is the next generation, kids like us, who have the power to change the future for the better. The first step is to create awareness Awareness leads to discussion… which leads to action.. which leads to change So join us at the Cineseeds film festival, and you too can help raise human rights awareness

Satellite Boy

Zach’s Ceremony