Here you can take a look at my film project, Change the World in Five Minutes, Every Day at School.
It’s a dynamic short for SBS TV and Film Australia, following a class of year five and six kids as they spend the first five minutes of every day at school taking action to change the world in positive ways. It’s about getting fired up and doing something about the state of your community and the planet. I hope the film will spark a mini-revolution in our schools with classes across the country taking action every single day. Watch the movie here!
If you’d like to suggest a 5-minute world-changing action, leave a blog comment, email or Myspace me!
The movie is based on the book, Change the World for Ten Bucks. Check out the book's suggestions on world-saving actions here.
I have been touring the film to schools, with a session that inspires small, do-able, world-changing ideas. I’m also doing sessions on how students can create their own world-changing films. You can contact Helen at Speaker's Ink for booking details or check their website here.
Camp Quality
I've recently become an ambassador for Camp Quality. They're dedicated to improving the lives of children and families living with cancer, through laughter therapy. I'm really looking forward to getting involved with their programmes. You can check out the CQ Ambassadors page here.
Room to Read
I'm also beginning to work with Room to Read, an organisation that builds libraries, supports literacy and creates local language literature in developing countries. I'm really excited about this and will update this section as the relationship develops.
5-minute world-changing action ideas!
* Get your class to email the PM and tell him how you feel about nuclear power.
* Turn off lights and air-con for five minutes. Did you survive?
* Chat 2 a random person in your class, someone u never speak to.
* Does your school have a vege patch and do you recycle paper, glass and plastic? Why not? Choose some class representatives and schedule a 5-minute chat with your principal.
