Lived Experience Story #2 - Family Perspective

Added by Cracks in the Ice and GARUWA

This video features Robyn, a mother discussing her daughter’s challenges with crystal methamphetamine use and how it has affected their family. Despite the challenges, Robyn emphasises the importance of looking after yourself, open communication and hope for recovery.

This is one from a series of three videos that explore the impact of crystal methamphetamine through creative interpretations of testimonies. The three lived experience stories are told from the perspective of someone with experience using crystal methamphetamine, a mother of someone who uses crystal methamphetamine, and a health worker who works with people who use crystal methamphetamine. These videos aim to provide a voice to people with lived experience of crystal methamphetamine use, overcome stigma and harmful stereotypes, and provide hope for people with lived experience.

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More Information
  • Language:English
  • Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Duration:00:03:56
  • Producer or Facilitator:GARUWA
  • Camera:Andrew Amanaki, Amanaki Studios
  • Writer:Genevieve Grieves, Kieran Mpetyane Satour, Josef Jakamarra Egger, Libby Collins, Rah Dakota, Steph Kershaw and Tariq Issacs and an Expert Advisory Group of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander members
  • Talent:Aunty Marlene Cummins (as Robyn), Haylee Rivers (as Robyn's daughter) and Ruby Satour (as Robyn's granddaughter)
  • Soundtrack:Jai Pyne
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Health & Education
  • Year Completed:2025
  • Director:Genevieve Grieves (Worimi) and Kieran Mpetyane Satour (Gurindji/Malngin, Pertame Arrernte and Worimi)
  • Editor:Rah Dakota
  • Narrator:Aunty Marlene Cummins (as Robyn)
  • Other Crew:Gaffer: Del-Ray Fruean, Best Boy: Gabriel Waterstreet
  • Sound Recordist:GARUWA recorded voiceover, Studio Recording: Mighty Sound
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