#SeeME

#SeeME is a project creating visibility + recognition of young disabled members of our local neighbourhoods and communities in Victoria's Macedon region.

 

The project is led by artist LEISA SHELTON and is inspired by her lived experience as a Carer for local Riddells Creek resident SHAE Benfell

 

As a Carer, Leisa has negotiated with Shae the often difficult terrain of access to the everyday experiences so many of us take for granted – going to cafes, shops, parks etc and discovered a network of local businesses and public spaces that have enabled and invited community engagement for Shae.

Through funding from the Bendigo Bank Community Fund and local community support through our GoFundMe site, we have completed the photographic collaborations and are about to launch the first public exhibition of images at our partner venue - CORNER COFFEE SHOP in Gisborne, on DEC 10.

We are now seeking support to extend the process to other people living with Disability, their Carers and Families by inviting them to name their favourite place so that we can add more sites of welcome and safety to the community into the future.

Your support will enable many young people like Shae to be SEEN and enjoy a more inclusive, engaged life within their local communities, enriching our lives and building better neighbourhoods for US ALL.

#SeeME has a Go Fund Me fundraiser to raise the funds needed for the next step of the project. Follow the link to find out more and to share with your community.

You can see more about this project and others currently underway as part of ARTIST AS CARER ON - https://www.artistascarer.org/

Thank you for your support!