Project details

Amplify Youth is a practitioner-led project that supports young people to create short films which are accessible to diverse audiences. The project emphasises co-design, participant agency and practical supports to ensure outputs are usable and shareable.

Project aims

  • Build practical media-making skills for young people
  • Produce accessible films with captions, transcripts and plain-language descriptions
  • Test approaches for sustaining youth-led media practice in community settings

Approach

The project combined short workshops, mentorship and in-field production support. Activities were co-designed with participants and partners to prioritise dignity, consent and accessible outputs. Resources included facilitator guides, accessible templates and evaluation tools.

Participants & partners

The project worked with young participants supported by local partner organisations and schools. Partners contributed venue access, local outreach and on-the-ground support for participants with access requirements.

Partner opportunities

Interested organisations can host future cohorts, support device loans, or co-design local adaptations. Get in touch to discuss partnership options.

Outputs & resources

The project produced short films, facilitator guides, plain-language summaries and accessible media packages (caption files, transcripts and Auslan-ready notes). Use the links below to view or download resources.

Outcomes & learning

Project outcomes focused on participant-led storytelling, the production of accessible media, and practical recommendations for sustaining youth media programs. Key learnings are summarised in the evaluation materials linked above.

Key lessons (summary)

  • Co-design with participants ensures outputs reflect participant priorities and supports authentic storytelling.
  • Accessible media requires planning: captions and transcripts should be created early and integrated into workflows.
  • Local partnerships and mentoring support sustainable practice beyond the project period.

How to get involved

If you’d like to explore a local cohort, host a production day or adapt the project for your setting, we can help scope a pilot and provide accessible resources and evaluation support.

Want to talk about this project?

Contact the EduLinked team to request the full project pack, accessible resources, or to discuss hosting a future cohort.