Share Your Story Project 2027

1,000 Faces - stories of residential insecurity and homelessness

All genders

Open to women, their adult sons, adult daughters who have faced residential insecurity or homelessness due to DV

A picture paints a thousand words.

How many words would 1,000 faces express?

Behind every face is a story.

Behind every story is a person worthy of being seen, heard and valued.

Participants will have a photo session to capture their face creatively without showing their identity through a session with a volunteer photographer, or they may choose to submit their own photo

Participants will have the option to participate in a one-day workshop to narrate and write their story

Photographs will be compiled to raise a banner for advocacy, bringing a personal touch to banners that are currently raised each year

Artists will have the opportunity to reflect a participants story on canvas

All works will be taken into an exhibition in 2027/2028

Entry: photo participant $10 to cover project costs, $1 for those that need subsidy, free for those that want to participate but financially limited

Volunteer Photographers, support team, venues, sponsors and artists required

All registration via form link.

Open now - closes 31st March 2027

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Share Your Story Project 2028

Unspoken

A night of silence, art, empowerment and healing.

Bringing insights into that one thing that is seldom talked about

Without the trauma, even we can’t bear to burden others with the facts

Yet with the truth,

And the opportunity to take this united conversation further


REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON

FURTHER DETAILS TO BE RELEASED

Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Story

Thanks to DeKate. Ideas, we can bring you a behind the scenes look at the 2025 Share Your Story Project - Silenced Witness, stories of family violence through a child’s heart.

We believe in doing things differently—with intention, with passion, and with people at the heart of it all.

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Illustration of a tropical sunset scene with a palm tree, sun, teapot, goblet, ladder, and two silhouetted people facing each other surrounded by colorful abstract shapes.
A girl standing in the rain holding a black umbrella on a city street, with a reflection in the puddles, accompanied by an illustration of a yellow umbrella and the words 'Silenced Witness' in white text.
A decorated shoe on a wooden table with various craft supplies around it, including markers, pens, and decorative items, possibly for a child's birthday celebration.
A round green table with red legs, set near a large window, holds a colorful floral pencil case, a set of colored markers, a notebook, a white mug, and a spoon, with a person partially visible writing in a notebook nearby.
A platter with cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper slices, a block of cheese, crackers, sausage slices, and dips on a table setting with small plates, cups, and a bib.
Table with paint supplies, including tubes of paint, brushes, a bottle of poster paint, and balloons, in a room with chairs and a window.
Person painting with blue paint on yellow surface, holding a paintbrush.
A group of women sitting around a table in a room with large windows, some of them looking at tablets or papers, with a person standing nearby.
People sitting at a table with food and drinks, the tablecloth reads 'Underneath My Umbrella'.
Yellow umbrella on a concrete sidewalk, leaning against a bench or wall with colorful artwork in the background.
A smiling elderly woman with short gray hair talking to a group at a table in a restaurant or cafe. She is wearing an orange vest over a patterned shirt and a necklace with a small pendant.
A middle-aged woman with dark brown, wavy hair and wearing a gray coat is looking to her left at a social gathering. There are other people in the background, including a woman with dark hair and glasses and a person wearing an orange top, seated in
A woman with dark hair, glasses, and embroidered floral sweater smiling in a social setting with people in the foreground.
A person applying gold leaf with a brush onto a surface, in an art studio or workshop.
A woman with glasses and earrings standing outdoors in front of a building with large windows, smiling and holding her hands together, wearing a brown apron and scarf.
Two women talking indoors, one handing the other a yellow object, with informational posters and signs on the wall behind them.
A group of four women and one partially visible person in a room, talking and smiling, with a table of snacks and cups in front of them. One woman in the foreground is wearing a cream-colored sweater and has gray hair. The background features a door
Close-up of someone writing on paper with colored pens, with a colorful patterned cloth bag, a white mug, and a smartphone on a green and red table.
A woman with dark hair and glasses sitting at a table, seen through a window from outside, writing in a notebook with a coffee mug and papers on the table.
Hand holding a paintbrush, watercolor painting on sketchbook, art supplies in the background.
A woman with glasses and dark hair, wearing a beige crochet sweater and an apron, is seen through a window, working on an art project at a table with paint supplies in a colorful, decorated room.
A person is spreading yellow paint on a white circular surface with a wide brush.
A woman in a pink top is seen at a table with colorful items, with a yellow informational display in the foreground promoting a family violence support project called 'Underneath My Umbrella'.
A woman with glasses and a white crochet top smiling at an elderly woman with gray hair, seated at a table with food and drinks, in a cozy indoor setting.
A woman standing at the head of a table presenting to a group of elderly women seated around it, with food and mugs on the table, in a room with a clock, windows, and kitchen appliances in the background.
A colorful table cover featuring butterflies and flowers, with candles and a banner that says 'Share Your Story' and 'Underrneath' visible. The focus is on the candles and part of the banner, with chairs and blurred background in a room.
A yellow umbrella resting on the sidewalk near an exterior wall with a colorful dot-patterned artwork.
Black and white poster for the 2025 Black & White Exhibition Series titled "Underneath My Umbrella." The poster includes a yellow umbrella illustration and several small black-and-white photos related to the exhibition. Supporting text mentions photo
A woman with glasses gently places her hand on another person's shoulder, smiling warmly.
A person standing outdoors holding a yellow umbrella, reflected in a large puddle of water with grass at the bottom and a cloudy sky above.
Two women sitting at a table engaged in a conversation, smiling, with papers and a glass of water in front of them.
Two women engaged in conversation at a table, one gesturing with her hands, in a bright indoor setting.
Yellow informational banner promoting 'underneath My Umbrella,' a space for women to explore, restore, and reclaim their value, located at a conference or event venue entrance. A woman stands partially visible inside a room with dark wooden door, nea
Yellow standing banner promoting family violence support for women called "Underneath My Umbrella," featuring illustrations of umbrellas, a woman, and a boat, with informational text about a safe space for women to explore and reclaim their value, in
Paintbrushes and art supplies in glass jars placed on a yellow surface.
A collection of colorful markers and pens spread out on a yellow surface, with a folded towel and a white container holding pink objects in the background.
A woman in black with a camera on a tripod is taking a photo of a woman leaning against a wall, while three other women observe.
A digital welcome sign displaying 'WELCOME' and 'UNDERNEATH MY UMBRELLA' at Hyatt Place, Melbourne Caribbean Park.
Close-up of a woman wearing a sun-shaped earring with a pearl in the center, with dark wavy hair and a thin chain necklace.
Woman painting in an art class, surrounded by other participants and art supplies.
A person painting a landscape scene on paper with a paintbrush, surrounded by art supplies including paint tubes, a palette with mixed colors, and a silver box on a wooden table.
A glass lantern decorated with small pink paper umbrellas, placed on colorful butterfly-printed fabric. There is a handwritten journal or notebook underneath with visible text about personal reflections, near the lantern.
Two elderly women seated at a table, one is writing or signing and the other is leaning in to look, with several colorful objects and books on the table.
Person painting a colorful butterfly on a small canvas at an art class, with a tablet displaying a reference image nearby.
An artist's hand painting with watercolors on paper, surrounded by various paint tubes and brushes.
Close-up of an artist's hand painting an abstract artwork with black, white, orange, and yellow colors on a canvas using a small brush.
Young woman with brown hair, wearing a reddish top, painting a mural or artwork on a wall with black and white colors, holding a small jar of paint and a paintbrush.
A black and brown curly-haired dog lying on a gray and blue carpet, wearing a harness, resting its head on the carpet with a calm expression.
A person painting a colorful landscape with a small airplane in the sky.
A woman with short dark hair smiling and laughing while sitting at a table with art supplies, including a colorful swirling painting, brushes, and a palette. The background shows a blurred indoor setting with art equipment and a brightly colored abst
A woman painting with a paintbrush at a table filled with art supplies.
A woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing glasses and an orange-yellow sweater with a red scarf, is painting with a small brush on a large canvas or paper on a table. Art supplies and a palette are visible in the foreground.
Woman in glasses with black hair, painting on a canvas with bright colors, wearing an orange sweater and a red scarf.
Two women with curly hair and hair clips viewing an abstract painting in an art gallery.
Two women sitting at a table, smiling and talking, in an indoor setting.
A woman standing at a podium giving a presentation in a conference room, with a laptop that has a sticker. The room has beige curtains, a window allowing natural light, and round tables with seated attendees in the foreground.
Thank you card with a seashell and floral design, placed on a wooden table.
A person holding a sheet with handwritten notes and answers, sitting at a table with pens, a white notebook, and a decorative paper bag nearby.
Close-up of a person pointing to handwritten notes on crumpled paper, with a blue water bottle, a pen, a colorful fabric pouch, and a white plate with a piece of fruit on a dark table.
A table decorated with a white balloon, colorful gift bags, and bottles of water in a celebration setting with blurred people in the background.
Party table decorated with rainbow-colored gift bags and a gold balloon in the center, with people in colorful attire in the background.
A group of women seated around a table engaged in conversation, with various items and decorations on the table.
A woman with glasses and a purple shirt smiling at a woman with her back to the camera, at a conference or seminar, with a laptop that has stickers reading 'MEMBER 2024' and the HP logo.
A conference room filled with people sitting at tables, listening to a speaker at a podium. The room is decorated with colorful gift bags and balloons. There is a large screen displaying a slide titled 'Breathe' with a photo of an umbrella on a deck.
A gift bag on a table with promotional materials, a jar of cream, candies, and pens, likely for a women's support event.
Colorful birthday table with butterfly-themed tablecloth, paper umbrellas, a large glass container, and gift bags.
Painting of a waterfall and nature scene displayed on a table amidst various objects including keys, a cup, and papers.
Party table decorated with a red balloon, gift bag, colored pencils, water bottles, and various party supplies.
Person holding a yellow umbrella outdoors on a cloudy day, surrounded by green trees and grass.
An art supplies table with various paintbrushes, markers, scissors, and other tools, a white container filled with art materials, a small easel, and snacks on a yellow tablecloth against a gray wall.
Close-up of handwritten letter on lined paper decorated with Asian-themed pink paper umbrellas and a green glass container, with a colorful butterfly-printed tablecloth underneath.

Credits

Lena Lim
Volunteer Artist SYS2025 and Photographer / @lenalimphotography

Belinda Hakmeh
Volunteer Artist SYS2025

Hannah Chew
Volunteer Artist SYS2025

Lyn Shepard
Volunteer Artist SYS2025

Shannon Meilak
Volunteer Photographer SYS2025

DeKate Video Productions