Focus on Ability Short Film Festival

07/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT - Open Online Votes - TOP 5
In advance of our upcoming Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards next Sunday November 16, we are announcing the Top 5 in the Online Votes categories. (this is just one of many ways to win)

We still have spots left to attend, you can register - www.focusonability.com.au

Winners for all awards are announced November 16 at The Concourse Chatswood. Live stream will also be available via www.focusonability.com.au

07/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT - School Online Votes - TOP 5
In advance of our upcoming Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards next Sunday November 16, we are announcing the Top 5 in the Online Votes categories. (this is just one of many ways to win)

We still have spots left to attend, you can register - www.focusonability.com.au

Winners for all awards are announced November 16 at The Concourse Chatswood. Live stream will also be available via www.focusonability.com.au

07/11/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT - International Online Votes - TOP 5

In advance of our upcoming Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Awards next Sunday November 16, we are announcing the Top 5 in the Online Votes categories. (this is just one of many ways to win)

Winners for all awards are announced November 16 at The Concourse Chatswood. Live stream will also be available via www.focusonability.com.au

21/10/2025

🌟 You’re invited to the 2025 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Red Carpet Awards! 🌟

NOVA Employment and Focus on Ability invite you to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of film, food, and entertainment as we roll out the red carpet to celebrate creativity, talent, and inclusion. 💫

🎥 What to expect:
✨ Inspiring short films from around the world
🎤 Live entertainment featuring Rogue Traders (Duo) and MC Wheels
📅 When: Sunday, November 16
📍 Where: The Concourse, Chatswood
💰 Cost: Free — everyone’s welcome!

Don’t miss this incredible celebration of ability and achievement. Bring your friends, family, and community — all you need to do is register for your free ticket at 👉 www.focusonability.com.au

FOCUS ON ABILITY is a short film festival that will encourage the community to become more aware of the ability of people with a disability.

20/10/2025

Tune into the latest episode from our friends Abilitv.

They have an important update on a spinal injury breakthrough by researchers at Griffith University, a look at the 2025 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival, plus an exclusive story and performance from Adelaide R & B artist Nat Luna on the October 20 episode of AbiliTV!

https://youtu.be/V_88oJyA2hA?si=0rC7dXbqgJeXa9RP

We have an important update on a spinal injury breakthrough by researchers at Griffith University, a look at the 2025 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival, plus an exclusive story and performance from Adelaide R & B artist Nat Luna on the October 20 episode of AbiliTV!

16/10/2025

30/09/2025

🌟 We’re proud to announce that Australia’s Disability Strategy is sponsoring this year’s Focus on Ability Short Film Festival! 🎬✨

Just like our festival, Australia’s Disability Strategy is all about celebrating inclusion, breaking down barriers, and creating a future where people with disability are recognised for their talent, creativity, and contribution. 💡🤝

Together, we’re shining a spotlight on stories that inspire, voices that deserve to be heard, and a vision of a more inclusive Australia. 🇦🇺❤️

To learn more about Australia’s Disability Strategy visit https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/ads

Disability Gateway Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

24/09/2025

⚓✨ What a spectacular day by the water in Fremantle! ✨⚓
On September 18, we set sail at the iconic WA Maritime Museum for the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival – celebrating stories of creativity, resilience, and talent from people with disability. 🎬💡

From moving films to powerful storytelling, every moment reminded us why these voices matter. A huge round of applause to all the incredible filmmakers who inspired us with their vision and heart. 👏🏆

Congratulations to East Victoria Park Education Support Centre and Sally Newman for taking out the NOVA Employment Choice Awards.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this unforgettable screening – your support helps shine a brighter light on inclusion and ability. 💙

23/09/2025

✨ Adelaide, you were amazing! ✨
On September 17 at the Grand Chancellor Hotel, we gathered for an unforgettable Focus on Ability Short Film Festival screening. 🎬💫

The room was filled with creativity, courage, and talent as films from people with disability inspired, moved, and celebrated the power of storytelling. 🏆👏

Congratulations to St John's Grammar and also Violeta and Yogi for taking out the NOVA Employment Choice Awards.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us – your support helps shine a spotlight on inclusion, ability, and possibility. 💙

22/09/2025

🌟 What an unforgettable day in Canberra! 🌟

On September 12, we celebrated the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival with a powerful screening of films that showcased the creativity and talent of people with disability. 🎬✨

A huge congratulations to Caroline Chisholm School - Senior Campus, winners of a NOVA Employment Choice Award 🏆👏 Your film was inspiring and such a credit to your students’ hard work and imagination.

Thank you to everyone who came along to be part of this special lunchtime screening – your support helps shine a light on stories of inclusion, ability, and possibility. 💙

16/09/2025

Our friends at Abilitv are back for season 2!

AbiliTV is back!The groundbreaking TV series hosted and crewed entirely by people with disabilities returns with the must-see premiere of Season 2.In this ep...