Shows how voluntary workers undertake community work. Shows community aides working with underprivileged children, the sick, the elderly, migrants and unemployed teenagers. The community aides explain why they became voluntary community workers and outline the personal satisfaction they receive by giving their time to those who need assistance.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014437
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community development
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community welfare councils
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social justice - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social problems
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Volunteer workers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)