i:click

i:click Experience the City of Gosnells

through the eyes of young new Australians

Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of Culture and the Arts

Community Arts Network WA Ltd (CAN WA)

Head Office357-365 Murray St Perth WA 6000t | 08 9226 2422toll free | 1800 681 021e | admin@canwa.com.au w| www.canwa.com.au

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Produced by: Community Arts Network WA Ltd.Compiled by: Natalie Scholtz, Monica Kane and Tom Mùller Designed by: Imagelab

Disclaimer: Throughout this project more than twenty-five participants took photographs. In each session participants were assigned a numbered memory card and their photos stored carefully in their individual folders. Sometimes the participant became the subject as a friend or classmate spotted a great shot. In these large group situations, cameras were sometimes swapped. All measures have been taken to credit the images accurately; any errors in crediting are unintentional.

Cover Photo: Omar Al-Dahiree

I am proud and honoured to be presenting the i:click publication, which coincides with an amazing photographic exhibition.

i:click engaged young new migrant and refugee families in projects that explore identity, space and place. This highlights CAN WA’s values of respect, social justice and creativity enabling culture, creativity and resilience, which are vital for community wellbeing.

I congratulate the participants – their efforts are seen in this publication and the exhibition.

These successes reflect the significant partnership between CAN WA and the City of Gosnells, which is based on reciprocity, shared values and team work. In 2010 this partnership received the Australian Business Art Foundation (AbaF) Toyota Community Award.

CAN WA extends their appreciation to the City of Gosnells for their continued support, trust and vision. Relationships forged with local governments are highly valued. The synergy of this relationship to community wellbeing can be seen and felt through the participants work.

During January 2012 I was honoured to meet twenty-five refugee and migrant young people within the Langford and Thornlie area.

Under the guidance of professional photographer Jean-Paul Horré participants explored notions of identity, space and place through the lens.

Additionally, using creative engagement techniques in an informal and positive learning space, the group examined concepts such as conflict resolution, community, rights and responsibilities and the role of authority figures in society. Participants met with a range of people including police officers, government officials, volunteers, facilitators, an artist and other young people from diverse backgrounds.

The beauty of the workshop for me, was the mix of nationalities within the group. Through the combination of art and group activities the beauty of suburbia through the eyes of newly arrived Australians was unmasked.

Mayor Dave GriffithsCity of Gosnells

George KingsleyChair CAN WA

Natalie ScholtzCAN WA FacilitatorFacilitator

Jean-Paul HorrePhotographer

It has been a truly humbling and enlightening experience for me to mentor and learn from such amazing people.

As a teacher nothing is more satisfying than seeing the creative light switch on in a young person’s mind and the i:click program proved to be no less than a garden of positive vibes where creative ideas freely grew and blossomed with little effort.

Working with students from multiple backgrounds was an awesome experience because they all see the world incredibly different, which is always a great recipe for striking photographs. Images are a powerful tool to communicate with.

I am honored to be part of a compelling project that provides insight into the perspectives of these talented young photographers.

I hope this workshop empowers students’ to use the photography skills they learned in i:click to tell further stories in the future.

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I am delighted to present to you this i:click publication featuring a range of inspiring photographs.

i:click was delivered through the City of Gosnells Str8 Talk’n project, in partnership with Community Arts Network Western Australia (CAN WA) and explored notions of place, space and identity.

The program involved youth from refugee and migrant backgrounds including Afghanistan, Africa, Burma, China, Thailand and Iraq.

The City has a long history of providing opportunities for the community to participate in a diverse range of activities.

Over the last 11 years, the City and CAN WA have collaborated on numerous projects including the Community Multicultural Art Project, Intergenerational Arts and the Social Cultural Plan for the City.

We are proud of this continuing partnership and the resulting benefits for our community.

I commend to you the exemplary work of our 2012 i:click participants. I hope you enjoy the many pieces featured in this publication.

Photo: Reihaneh Ahmadi Photo: Teeko Htoo Ler Moo

Photo: Nabaa Al-Dahiree Photo: Brendon Niugini

LEFT Photo: John GuyaRIGHT Photo: Htee Htaw

Photo: Gideon Luate GubaPhoto: Diane Manirakiza

Photo: Ahmed DakhfaliRIGHT Photo: Ro Deh

Photo: Ramin Tajik

RIGHT Photo: Nigel Niugini

Photo: Nigel Niugini

Photo: Ming Sheng Liu ZhouLEFT Photo: Maria Mpawenimana

Photo: Faezeh TajikLEFT Photo: Zahra Ahmadi

Photo: Banin Dakhfali LEFT Photo: Omar Al-Dahiree

Photo: Demoz GebrkirstosRIGHT Photo: Richard Magrisi

Photo: Buzoya BucumiRIGHT Photo: Bweh Say Paw

Photo: Maria MpawenimanaRIGHT Photo: Korasika Ntawukirumwana

Photo: Htaw PawPhoto: Brendon Niugini

Photo: Nay TaLEFT Photo: John Guya

Banin Dakhfali Nabaa Al-Dahiree Zahra Ahmadi Reihaneh Ahmadi Teeko Htoo Ler Moo Nay Ta Htee Htaw Bweh Say Paw Ro Deh Gideon Luate Guba Ramin Tajik Demoz Gebrkirstos Ming Sheng Liu Zhou Nigel Niugini Brendon Niugini Ahmed Dakhfali Omar Al-Dahiree John Guya Korasika Ntawukirumwana Richard Magrisi Buzoya Bucumi Maria Mpawenimana Diane Manirakiza Htaw Paw Faezeh Tajik

CAN WA would like to the thank the following people for contributing to the project:

Metaphoto Jean-Paul HorréBo Wong

CAN WAPilar KasatJason ClearyNatalie ScholtzMonica Kane Emma FletcherNicola Davison Fiona Brown Zoe ChuaMichelle WhiteKelly Cleary

City of Gosnells Chris WoodsCherise Phillips Christine Hermann

Participants Acknowledgements

Save the Children Centrecare VolunteersRaissa KundwaClaudine NimbonaZar Zar UNadine BigirimanaGlori Nzanzu

MP Chris Tallentire

South East Metropolitan Crime Prevention and Diversity Unit

Imagelab Tom Mùller Tony Nathan