Author Archives: laura

Australia for UNHCR held a special day before Christmas where staff took time out to say thank you to their donors for their generosity and support for refugees. I filmed the day to make a video for donors and social … Continue reading →

We filmed these inspiring Emergency Response Team Leaders at a recent conference, talking about why they enjoy their roles as volunteers so much. They do a great job.

Had a great day filming at the City2Surf with Australia for UNHCR. We had about 80 people running to raise money for refugees. So far they’ve raised $57,000. I filmed interviews with the runners. They were on such a high! … Continue reading →

Talar was a refugee from Syria. She and her family escaped the conflict and she has now settled into a new life in Australia. I directed and edited this story for Australia for UNHCR.

Teachers Health has gone into a three year partnership with Australia for UNHCR to provide much-needed support for under-equipped health clinics in the north of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I edited this video, shot by Thomas Mukoya, to … Continue reading →

Working with the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute, I directed and edited this one hour documentary for the Blue Mountains Rural Fire Service and National Parks. We told the story of the catastrophic 2013 bushfire in the lower Blue Mountains … Continue reading →

Mothers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo give birth in difficult circumstances. Australia for UNHCR had an appeal for donations to a crucial program of intervention in the first hour after birth. I edited this video in May 2018. … Continue reading →

Last year I shot and edited a video where school children show their support for refugee children who don’t have enough to eat. It was part of an Australia for UNHRC campaign for children to donate their lunch money for … Continue reading →

  For Christmas, I made a cheery new video for Australia for UNHCR’s website, showing people they can buy gifts that will help refugees.  

I edited this video to showcase who Australia for UNHCR is and what it stands for in it’s support for refugees. The video not only shows the plight of refugees, but also sums up the work of UNHCR and how … Continue reading →