‘I believe footy has the power to change girls lives forever,
Change girls’ lives forever.’
– tictac Moore, Tiwi Story Advisor, Co-Producer

LIKE MY BROTHER is so much bigger than football. This is a story about equity and equality of opportunity. Under the much loved banner of Australian sport, the films sets out to explore universal questions of female empowerment : ‘Can she do it?’. Can ‘she’ leave all she knows and travel 5000km away from home, surrounded by strangers and where she is expected to perform? Can ‘she’ stand up to those around her and push on, gaining confidence to use her voice and lead on and off the field? Can ‘she’ walk with pride in two worlds? Can she handle the pressure of being the first? This is a film of light and shade but first and foremost it’s a joyful story about girls achieving dreams and defining success on their own terms.

Impact Vision

On a local level LIKE MY BROTHER aims to inspire future generations of young Tiwi girls by sharing a story of young women brave enough to follow their dreams, stepping up as role models for better health, education and empowering choices.

By sharing a universal story of personal growth against the odds we aim to influence a global audience to place pressure on those in power to support, create and offer active, realistic and respectful pathways that set all girls up for success.

Outcomes

This is an intimate film with the ability to make a big impact.

However, how this impact is felt in the Tiwi has been, and continues to be an ongoing conversation with Tiwi based co-producers. Historically, documentary making provides no guarantee in regards to profits/return; it has been essential to identify and ensure the community understands the nature of tangible benefits in relation to LIKE MY BROTHER outside of direct monetary return.

In discussions we talk about different forms of ‘currency’ – money, social impact, up skilling and greater access to career based opportunities. In community there is a need for these tangible benefits to be visible, understood and able to be simply communicated by all participants and community alike.

Shared ownership of all Intellectual Property forms the basis of contractual agreements with co-producers.

STORY AUTHENTICITY

TAMMY ABALA // “The Tiwi translation for Mamanta is “Friends”. This is the name of our business because we believe in and action genuine collaboration, promoting and affecting positive cross-cultural relationships, Mamanta is key in bringing local and cultural nuance to the professional creative team. Being a Tiwi business based in the Tiwi community, we are closely connected with community strengths and ambitions. This is how hope ripples. “

TICTAC MOORE // “I have been involved in this project since the beginning and would love to see it through until the end. I have also been involved in the girls lives for many years, not only as one of their teachers but
as family. They will be my main priority, making sure they are ok with the final product. It is important
that the community feels comfortable with this final process and understand what the project is
about. I feel my connection to the community will help with this.”

Calls to Action

What are the key take aways for viewers? What questions will the film inspire in our audience?

THINK AND DISCUSS
- How do you define SUCCESS?
- Do you think all Australian’s have the same access to education?
- In Australia how do people make money?
- Should potential be exploited at every opportunity?
- What are the five things that make you happy? A house? A car? A better holiday? Your family?
- How strong is your connection to your family?
- What matters to you above all else?

REFLECT
In Australia today, who gets to live their dreams and why?

RESPOND
How can I personally make a difference? By ASKING QUESTIONS and applying pressure. If you follow an AFLW team, email your club and ask to see a copy of their Management Policy for Indigenous athletes. Ask questions about how the policy is financed? Are they actively recruiting? If so where and once again, what’s their Management Policy.

ImpacT strategy is evolving

As the film gets closer to launch, our IMPACT STRATEGY will become more tangible with true timeframes and actions. To get directly involved, to stay in touch, to ask us questions - please email - Petrina Dorrington